Weekly Workout - Wednesday April 1st: Golden Gate Park laps :))

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Mar 30, 2026, 11:24:53 AMMar 30
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🕕 When: Wed, April 1st, 6:15 PM

📍 Where: The Southside homestretch of Kezar Stadium


📋 Format:

  • Introductions

  • Warm up

  • Workout

  • Cooldown

🏃 Workout:


This week we'll be doing laps around Golden Gate Park!


We'll meet at Kezar and run up Stanyan to Fulton St, take a left and run down Fulton to Ocean Beach, run back across to the south side of the park, and back up Lincoln Way to Kezar for 1 rep. Each rep will be about 7.3 miles and ~400 ft of elevation, at around 10k pace. I recommend at least 2 repeats, but if you want to push yourself you can try for 3. 

Our cooldown will be 3 sets of strides & stairs at an easy pace back at the track!


For such a strenuous workout, it's important to keep a couple things in mind:

  • Bring your own hydration/drink plenty of water
  • Make sure to warm up sufficiently before
  • Happy (early) April 1st!!

Our (real) workout this week is our 300-meter repeats:

We'll run the track for a speedy 300-meter (3/4 of a lap) run, catch our breath for the remaining 100 meters (walk or slow jog), and then repeat the fun all over again. 

We'll do this for 25-30 minutes, so the number of laps you'll do depends on how fast you run. I recommend aiming for a 5K pace (or faster if you want to push yourself).

Try to find a running buddy(s) with a similar speed, as having a partner means you both have to stick to the pace. Plus, every couple of minutes, you can take a breather and have a nice chat together.

✅ Purpose: Training quick recovery between high-intensity efforts and boosting anaerobic fitness


🔋 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 April 11th: Volunteering at the Cherry Blossom Festival 
  • Sunday May 17th: Bay to Breakers

✅ 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.


Happy April Fools' Day, and see you at Kezar!

-- Coach Lena

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