As an alternative (or supplement) to intervals on the track, some of my "running buddies" participate in the Dolphin South End Running Club's weekly low-key races. Every Sunday at 9 a.m., DSE holds a race somewhere in San Francisco, usually in Golden Gate Park or near Marina Green, but they've also started them near Aquatic Park, the Great Highway and other locales. A wide variety of ages and paces attend these events, and while they're well organized and marked, there's no pressure to run like a Kenyan. The club has been in existence since 1967, and there's a casual, family atmosphere to their events that just can't be found in these huge band-a-mile events. Bonus: The races only cost $3 for members, $5 for non-members. Double Bonus: There's usually homemade cookies at the finish. Visit www.dserunners.com for a schedule.
Try a low-key race to up the pace
Posted by Heather J.
As an alternative (or supplement) to intervals on the track, some of my "running buddies" participate in the Dolphin South End Running Club's weekly low-key races. Every Sunday at 9 a.m., DSE holds a race somewhere in San Francisco, usually in Golden Gate Park or near Marina Green, but they've also started them near Aquatic Park, the Great Highway and other locales. A wide variety of ages and paces attend these events, and while they're well organized and marked, there's no pressure to run like a Kenyan. The club has been in existence since 1967, and there's a casual, family atmosphere to their events that just can't be found in these huge band-a-mile events. Bonus: The races only cost $3 for members, $5 for non-members. Double Bonus: There's usually homemade cookies at the finish. Visit www.dserunners.com for a schedule.