Trans-San Francisco Run

I'm not a huge fan of running in the city.  Between the numerous sidewalk obstacles (er...pedestrians) and stop lights, much of the fun gets drained right out.  For those reasons my go-to run is a route down California Street, along the Embarcadero to the I-280 ramp, and back.  It's just over four miles and I like to run it 2 or 3 times per week.  It can be a crowded route but it has a relatively few number of traffic lights.  I do like a bit of variety though.  So, I decided to run across San Francisco!

The distance isn't bad (7 miles), but the hills are real downers.  Nob Hill is the steepest hill along the route but certainly not the highest.

I really enjoyed the run.  I started at the Ferry Building on the east side of the peninsula and finished at the Sutro Baths on the west side of the peninsula.  The Sutro Baths are nothing but ruins today, however, in 1896 they were a group of one fresh water and six salt water pools all enclosed by an awesome glass and steel structure.

Here's a nice little tip: if you're ever in the area, go enjoy breakfast and the view from Louis'.  I recommend the ham and Monterrey Jack omelet.