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San Francisco Long Run

 

Good morning from cool but beautiful San Francisco!

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This morning I woke up 45 minutes later than planned, at 4:45, not knock out my long run.

I am proof that business travel doesn’t have to ruin your workout schedule!

Running in a new city, especially completing a long run, does take some extra planning. Before flying out to San Francisco, I referenced Google Maps and Twitter to find a perfect running route. I knew that I needed something relatively flat and that I wanted to see the San Francisco sights.

Luckily, multiple Twitter followers responded with suggested routes and tidbits of information.

In addition to figuring out a route, I also packed a few items that normally wouldn’t make it into my suitcase.

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  • Camelbak
  • Luna Bar to eat pre-run
  • A Gu packet
  • Garmin AND Garmin charger
  • Multiple layers since the weather is cool in San Francisco
  • Pepper Spray and a whistle for safety

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By 5am, I was out the door and ready for a slow and steady run. My goal was to keep my pace around a 10:30 today since I knew that 6 hours of travel yesterday and the time change had taken a toll on my body. I also decided early on to focus on the sights and sounds around me and actually ran without music for the first half of the run!

I captured some of the views so you could enjoy the sights of San Francisco’s Embarcadero and Ferry district. I only wish you could smell the fresh Sourdough Bread!

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Oh wait, who’s that you ask? Well, the beauty of Twitter and the blog world is that Katherine and I figured out that we’re both out in San Francisco for work this week! Even though we only live a few blocks apart in NYC, we’d never met. It was the perfect way to get to know someone, power through the last few miles, and enjoy the sights. She joined me for the last 3-4 miles which really helped as my legs were growing tired after the hills around mile 6-7.

My final time today was 2:06 which came to a 10:24 pace. While it isn’t quite as fast as I’m hoping to get, it’s definitely a pace I’m proud of considering that I spent 6 hours on a plane yesterday, didn’t have the best pre long run dinner last night, and only slept a few hours! In addition, it was a great way to see San Francisco!

Question: What city do you dream of touring on foot? I really want to tour Italy via bike someday but I’d love to run through Paris in the Spring!

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Greetings from San Francisco

 

The weather is cool, the people are wonderful, and the sights are amazing! It’s wonderful when business comes together in an amazing city and the visit, albeit short, allows for some sightseeing!

After a six hour flight, I arrived in the Union Square district of San Francisco for an afternoon of meetings and store visit.

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I had just enough time to snag a quick cat nap before being whisked away on an evening adventure with my amazing co-workers. 

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I was sporting a Lululemon tank under this black t-shirt as I feared our adventure would be outside and chilly. 

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I was right! Our evening event was a dinner cruise through the harbor! The sites were gorgeous and the weather was perfect!

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I’m hopping in bed before it gets any later as I have a long run to conquer tomorrow morning in this beautiful city. Here’s to dreams of strong legs, cool air, and a beautiful sunrise.

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Greetings from South Dakota

 

I’m currently flying over South Dakota in route to San Francisco!

 

My morning started earlier than normal with a 4:45 wakeup call. By 5:15 I was out the door on my way to JFK Airport.

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It’s definitely weird to leave the house wearing flats, jeans, and a long sleeve t-shirt in the middle of summer. But, the weather outlook for San Francisco is far cooler than New York City. The below forecast is why my bag is packed with more long sleeve shirts and cardigans than sleeveless dresses.

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I’m only in San Francisco for 30 hours, literally. My schedule is jam packed but I’m crazy enough to try and find time to meet up with Katherine, who happens to be in San Francisco. Tomorrow morning, dark and early, I’m getting my weekly long run out of the way in beautiful San Francisco. Don’t worry, I’m not crazy. I have no plans of doing hill work during this long run. Instead, we’re going to stick to the Embarcadero as much as possible and enjoy views of ships, seals, and a San Francisco sunrise.

I debated doing my long run in Chicago, since I’m heading straight there from San Francisco. But, the temperature outlook wasn’t quite as inviting and I’m sure that my jet lag will be in full swing by Friday morning. Instead, I’ll enjoy a shake out run along Lake Michigan Friday morning along the same route Bo and I enjoyed during last year’s Healthy Living Summit. I wouldn’t miss these views for the life of me!

Luckily, I had a few minutes to grab breakfast and a snack for the flight after I made it through security.

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The airport was definitely quieter than normal at this hour which made it seem peaceful and tranquil, far different than the scene travelers will see a few hours later.

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Since my dreams of an upgrade were crushed once again, I’m sitting three to a row and enjoying breakfast above America’s heartland.

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I’m going to save the banana for a mid morning snack since Biscoff and pretzels don’t sound too appetizing at 10am.

Have a wonderful day and until I check in from San Francisco, I hope you enjoy today’s Marathon+Moderation guest post from Evan!

Question: What is your favorite healthy airport snack?

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