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2006-06-15 10:08 PM

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Subject: Places to run and OW swim in San Francisco
Hi, I am coming to San Francisco for a conference this weekend and would love to do some running and possibly an open water swim (never done one in the ocean before).
Any advice on some runs with good views downtown and a safe place to do a swim? (I am planning to bring a wetsuit)
Thanks
Lilia


2006-06-16 12:02 AM
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Subject: RE: Places to run and OW swim in San Francisco
Lilla, for swimming you should go to Aquatic Park. The swimming area is in a lagoon, with an area set aside for swimmers so you wont get run over by a boat.

*edited to add a useful link:*
http://home.pacbell.net/leewaysf/aquatic.html

-Mark

Edited by markov 2006-06-16 12:24 AM
2006-06-16 11:33 AM
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Subject: RE: Places to run and OW swim in San Francisco

Yeah, pretty much the only available OWS in the city is Aquatic Park.  Just keep in mind the water is about 55 degrees. 

Running... hmmm... I love running along The Embarcadero, anywhere from Fisherman's Wharf to PacBell SBC AT&T Park.  Course, there's also great running in Golden Gate Park, or along the Marina at Crissy Field.

The weather is supposed to be beautiful this weekend!  Actually, it's just plain glorious outside right now... sunny and warm, no fog in sight. 

2006-06-16 7:38 PM
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Subject: RE: Places to run and OW swim in San Francisco
Thanks for the info!
That aquatics park sounds like fun, i'll have to check it out
Madkat, disregard the part of my inspire where I ask you about running places in SF. I guess I should have read this post before responding to your inspire
2006-06-18 9:58 PM
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Subject: RE: Places to run and OW swim in San Francisco
running along Ocean Beach is fun, too. flat and lots of SF characters to observe.
if you've got the time run from the Golden gate though the Presido to the Veterans Hospital to Seal Point (hilly) and then along Ocean Beach. Awesome views!

don't go swimming at Ocean Beach! the undertow will kill you.

edit: damn. a little late here with all my great advice...

Edited by awol 2006-06-18 9:58 PM
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