The previous post was from our articulate president Jay. I just want to amend that all credit for organizing our Emeryville run goes to Patrick! Patrick also took charge of ordering all the delicious food. And what a feast! For those unable to join us this time, we missed you but rumor has it we will do this again next time the stars align.

This posting is a test to see if videos post properly. It was fun with a lazy Susan – capturing everyone. Also feel free to use the link below to see all pictures. Check out Albany Bulb and the sculptures.

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Thanks to everyone for coming out to Hong Kong East Ocean Seafood on the Emeryville shoreline on Saturday. The food was absolutely delicious! Thank you to Patrick and Anna for setting this up and taking charge of the ordering.

It was a beautiful day, with a stunning view of the Bay, SF, Treasure Island, Angel Island and both bridges. We are blessed to live here. All of the negative press about the Bay Area is just jealousy!

We will meet in Emeryville where we can eat at Hong Kong East Ocean Seafood Restaurant for celebratory dim sum after the run. We have a 10.11 mi course and a 5.39 mi course.

Full Course 10.11 mi with 191 ft elevation gain
We start from the parking lot of Hong Kong East Ocean Seafood Restaurant and run east on Marina Park Pathway. Veer north on Davenport Park Playground and keep to the pedestrian path along the Bay. Continue on Access Rd and turn left on W Frontage Rd. Turn left at Gilman St and take the pedestrian path north to Buchanan St; this marks the turn around point. Take the pedestrian path south to W Frontage Rd then turn left on Powell St. to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5932927240

Short Course 5.39 mi with 71 ft elevation gain
We start from the parking lot of Hong Kong East Ocean Seafood Restaurant and run east on Marina Park Pathway. Veer north on Davenport Park Playground and keep to the pedestrian path along the Bay. Continue on Access Rd and turn left on W Frontage Rd. When you spot Snoopy and his Dog House on the left side of the bay, you have reached the turn around point. Turn back around south on W Frontage Rd then turn left on Powell St. to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5932930075

We will meet at Java Beach Cafe (on the corner of Judah and La Playa St.), where we’ll be able to get a celebratory beverage and snack after the run. This week, we have a 10.18 mi course and a 5.47 mi course.

Full Course 10.18 mi with 798 ft elevation gain
Head north on La Playa St. and continue on MLK Dr. Past the Botanical Gardens, turn left on Lincoln Way. Turn right on Clayton St. and keep right on Twin Peaks Blvd. Continue onto Clarendon Ave. Make a left on Laguna Honda Blvd. then keep straight on Dewey Blvd. Keep right onto Taraval St. Turn right on Great Hwy to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5249550415

Short Course 5.47 mi with 631 ft elevation gain
Head east on Judah St. then turn right on 48th Ave. Turn left on Kirkham St. Turn right at 15th Ave and take the steps up and turn left on Lawton St. Turn right on 15th Ave. Keep left on Noriega St. and continue onto 14th Ave. Make a right down the steps at Ortega Way. Continue on Ortega St. Turn right on Great Hwy to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5249558836/

Just managed to capture the tulips.

We will meet at Java Beach Cafe (on the corner of Judah and La Playa St.), where we’ll be able to get a celebratory beverage and snack after the run. This week, we have a 9.84 mi course and a 5.03 mi course.

Full Course 9.84 mi with 692 ft elevation gain
Head north on Great Hwy then make a right on JFK Drive. Turn left to stay on JFK Dr. Turn left on Conservatory Dr. West. and run the clockwise half loop then turn left to get back on JFK Dr. Continue east through the panhandle then turn right on Baker St. Turn right on Oak St. then turn left on Clayton St. Turn right on Parnassus Ave and continue on Judah St.. Turn left on 7th Ave. then turn right on Kirkham St. Turn right on 45th Ave. and then left on Judah St. to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5249134216

Short Course 5.03 mi with 291 ft elevation gain
Head north on Great Hwy then make a right on JFK Drive. Turn left to stay on JFK Dr. Turn right on Transverse Drive then exit GGP at 20th Ave. Continue south on 20th Ave then turn right on Judah St. and continue to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5249137327

The sculpture is actually titled “Swimming with a Flamingo” but we had a lovely day Saturday – no rain.

We will meet at Java Beach Cafe (on the corner of Judah and La Playa St.), where we’ll be able to get a celebratory beverage and snack after the run. This week, we have a 9.79 mi course and a 5.34 mi course.

Full Course 9.79 mi with 596 ft elevation
Head north on La Playa St. then continue on MLK Dr. Turn left on Chain of Lakes Dr and then turn right on JFK Dr. Turn left on 30th Ave. Turn right on El Camino Del Mar then continue on Lincoln Blvd. Turn right on Pershing Dr. then continue to the end of Howard Ct. Take the pedestrian path to and take a right on Battery Caulfield Rd. Continue straight on Wedemeyer St. then turn right on 15th Ave. Turn left on Lake St. then turn right on Arguello Blvd. Keep right on Conservatory Dr. then turn right on JFK Dr. Turn left on Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr. then turn right on MLK Dr. Continue south on La Playa St. to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5270315986/

Short Course 5.34 mi with 307 ft elevation
Head north on La Playa St. then continue on MLK Dr. Turn left on Chain of Lakes Dr and then turn right on JFK Dr. After passing Crossover Dr., take the pedestrian path on the right to reach Stow Lake Dr. Turn right on Stow Lake Dr. then exit at MLK Dr. Turn right on MLK Dr. Continue south on La Playa St. to the finish.
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5270318701/

We will meet at Java Beach Cafe (on the corner of Judah and La Playa St.), where we’ll be able to get a celebratory beverage and snack after

the run. This week, we have a 10 mi course and a 5 mi course.

Full Course 10 mi with 601 ft elevation gain

Head north on Great Hwy and continue on Point Lobos Ave. Continue on Geary Blvd. Turn left on 25th Ave. then turn right on Lake St. Turn right on Arguello Blvd. then turn left on Conservatory Dr. East. Turn left on Kezar Dr. and continue straight on Lincoln Way. Turn left on 7th Ave. then turn right on Kirkham St. Turn right on La Play St. and continue to the finish.

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5249148184/

Short Course 5.06 mi with 290 ft elevation gain

Head north on Great Hwy and continue on Point Lobos Ave. Continue on Geary Blvd. then turn right on 30th Ave. Turn right on JFK Dr. then turn left on Chain of Lakes Dr. Continue straight onto 41st Ave. Turn right on Judah St. and continue to the finish

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5249143531