Mile eleven unfortunately puts an end to the leisurely cruise portion of the race, forcing you back to business – there’s going to be another mild climb to finish out the race, so make sure you’re hydrating and taking in energy. It’s too late to turn...
Mile Ten is much the same, but who can have too much of a good thing. After you hook your u-turn you’re going to generally head north along Frontage Rd. Soon into mile ten you’ll have another water-stop, so if you’re feeling parched now is your...
We’re still heading south on Frontage. Really take this time to find your peaceful place, glancing out into the depths of the marvelous Bay. It’s easy to forget its beauty and glory as its presence is too common in all our lives. Undoubtedly this is my...
Oh boy… mile eight. Let me tell you about mile eight. Frankly it’s a lot like the others, but maybe a little flatter, and bougier? Head left on 4th street and consider filling yourself up with your simple carb of choice, as it’s most likely (on...
Let’s. Go. Runners. You’re basically, basically, halfway there as we start our seventh mile on our strut through Berkeley. Keep heading down Gilman, taking note of Berkeley Natural Grocery on your left as you trend towards the Bart tracks. Don’t get...
Mile six starts with you crossing The Alameda and continuing down Monterey Ave. This is a great opportunity to take a breath and take stock on your body’s condition. Don’t overstride or lock your knees as you gain speed on the downhill. The best thing to do this early...
Ok, mile five. You just hydrated, you’re about half way through your arduous climb, your mind has wandered off into some senseless game like counting lamp posts to gauge how far you’ve gone (is that just me?), and you’ve accepted the reality that is pain and suffering...
Keep heading west on University Drive, onto Crescent Lane, letting these roads carry you off of UC Berkeley campus and back into Berkeley proper. Enjoy this last little bit of downhill, taking advantage of gravity to shake out any tightness that’s been nagging you....
Mile two is through, so grab a sip of water from our friends at the Sports Basement Aid Station and then consider checking out their store off Milvia. While no longer underground, Sports Basement managed to set up shop in an historic Berkeley Landmark, the old...
As we pass Oregon and head left and up Russel – YIELD TO TRAFFIC IN CIRCLE (that’s you, you’re the traffic) – kick it into low gear because you’re beginning about a mile’s worth of ascension. It’s less dramatic than a beautiful hike through the many paths of Tilden...