Weekly Workout - Wednesday March 4th: Striges and Stairs

[GGRC Coach]

🕕 When: Wed March 4th, 6:15 PM
📍 Where: The Southside homestretch of Kezar Stadium

📋 Format:

• Introductions
  
• Warm up
  
• Workout
  
• Cooldown

🏃 Workout:
This week we'll be doing strides and stairs! We'll stride the straight length of the track on the south side of the stadium, then run up and down the stairs in the pattern below: 

A stride run isn't just about reaching top speed, but also about your running form. Here are some basic rules of thumb:

• Run close to your top speed, but not all-out sprinting.
  
• Cycle your legs rapidly.
  
• Keep your head and shoulders relaxed.
  
• Slightly lean your upper body forward.

We'll go for about 25 minutes (usually about 5 reps of strides & stairs).

✅ Purpose: build cardiovascular endurance, increase explosive lower-body power (glutes, quads, calves), and boost VO2 max.

 Post Workout:

Let’s go to Red Tail (545 Irving Street, between 6th and 7th Ave). Like the other places, they let you bring food as well. So join us for food and drinks too!

📅 Upcoming Races/Events:

• Saturday March 21st: Strength Training for Runners 101

✅ Membership:
Golden Gate Running Club is a non-profit organization. Membership dues help cover all of the events and perks that GGRC offers. Visit our RunSignup membership page to pay your 2026 dues! Returning members (from 2025) should renew through the RunSignup platform. If you have any questions about it, let us know.

See you at Kezar!

-- Coach Lena