Steppin' Up - San Diego

07/09/2022

COACH GAIL'S LETTER, 7/8/22
SATURDAY TRAINING: FLETCHER COVE, 7 AM

Hi Team! This will be my last official coach's letter for Steppin' Up, and tomorrow will be my last team training before I move to Tennessee. Please join me tomorrow at Fletcher Cove, and then for breakfast at Claire's on Cedros!

DIRECTIONS ... Take I-5 to the Lomas Santa Fe Drive exit. Exit the freeway and go west. Follow Lomas Santa Fe across Pacific Coast Highway and turn left on South Sierra Ave. Park and meet in the public parking on the left.

ANNOUNCEMENTS ... Bring your fuel belt because aid is self-supporting.

COACH'S NOTES ... I've loved every minute of my 17+ years with Team in Training and Steppin' Up, and I know this is "see ya later" and not goodbye. Hopefully we'll bump into each other at some fun races in the not-too-distant future. Please stay in touch and let me know when you're racing somewhere fun!

ENDURE! GO TEAM!
Coach Gail
Steppin' Up
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07/01/2022

COACH GAIL'S LETTER, 7/1/22
SATURDAY TRAINING: FLETCHER COVE, 7 AM

Hi Team! Happy July 4th weekend! Get your holiday off to a great start by joining us tomorrow at Fletcher Cove. The tide will be low, giving us another great morning to walk or run on the beach. And for everyone traveling this weekend, have a safe and happy holiday!

DIRECTIONS ... Take I-5 to the Lomas Santa Fe Drive exit. Exit the freeway and go west. Follow Lomas Santa Fe across Pacific Coast Highway and turn left on South Sierra Ave. Park and meet in the public parking on the left.

ANNOUNCEMENTS ... Bring your fuel belt because aid is self-supporting.

See you tomorrow?

ENDURE!
Coach Gail
Steppin' Up
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06/24/2022

COACH GAIL'S LETTER, 6/24/22
SATURDAY TRAINING: PQ5K IN RANCHO PENASQUITOS

Hi Team! Tomorrow's Steppin' Up training takes place at Coach Ken's PQ5K, in Rancho Penasquitos. Bring the whole family and join the fun! Runners and walkers, young or less-young, are all welcome

* Start line – LDS chapel on Black Mountain Road (12835 Black Mountain Road)
* Finish line – LDS chapel on Camino Del Sur (14191 Camino Del Sur)
* Free breakfast in the outdoor pavilion, including pancakes, bacon and fresh squeezed orange juice.
* San Diego Fire Department at the finish line a fire truck for the kids to see up close. They will be there at approximately 9:00 a.m. unless they are called into duty.
* Opening ceremony: 7:30 a.m. You can join a wave any time between 7:45 and 8:30 a.m

PQ5K COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT:
Participants are encouraged to bring school supplies for local elementary schools that serve low-income populations. Notebooks, pencils and pens, colored paper, colored markers, colored pencils, crayons, glue, tape and stickers can be donated at the start or finish line.

REGISTRATION: https://pq5kfunrun.org
Please register in advance. Bib pickup is available at the start line tonight, 4-8 PM, or tomorrow before the race.

See you tomorrow?

ENDURE!
Coach Gail
Steppin' Up
Fitness - Friends - Fundraising - FUN!

06/22/2022

Come out for a free 5K and pancake breakfast! Hope to see you there.

05/27/2022

COACH GAIL'S LETTER:
NO SATURDAY TRAINING THIS WEEK

Hi Team Steppin' Up! In honor of Memorial Day weekend, there will be no Steppin' Up training this Saturday. We'll regroup next week at Liberty Station, so mark your calendars!

ANNOUNCEMENTS ...

1. Next weekend is the San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and Half Marathon. Good luck, racers! If you want to be part of the Steppin' Up support crew, email me and let me know.

2. Coach Ken's 15th annual PQ5K is one month away - June 25, at 7:30 AM. The whole event is free, including the legendary pancake breakfast, but participants are encouraged to bring school supplies for local schools and students in need. Learn more and sign up to race or volunteer at https://pq5kfunrun.org.

Have a wonderful Memorial Day - and a big shout out and thank you to our military, veterans, and families.

ENDURE!
Coach Gail
Steppin' Up
Fitness - Friends - Fundraising - FUN!

05/21/2022

COACH GAIL'S LETTER, 5/20/22
SATURDAY TRAINING, 7 AM, TAMARACK BEACH (CARLSBAD)

Directions … Take I-5 to the Tamarack Av exit. Turn west toward the ocean. Follow Tamarack Av to Carlsbad Blvd. Park on the street and meet next to the restrooms at Tamarack & Carlsbad Blvd.

Announcements …
Do you want to stay on this mailing list? There are quite a few people we haven't seen in a while. If you'd like to stop getting these messages, just let me know.

See you tomorrow at Tamarack Beach?

Endure!
Coach Gail
Steppin' U
Fitness - Fun - Friends - Fundraising

05/13/2022

COACH GAIL'S LETTER, 5/13/22
SATURDAY TRAINING: VENTURA COVA, 7 AM

Hi Team Steppin' Up! Are you feeling lucky today? I hope your Friday the 13th is going well. I can't wait to hear about it tomorrow at Ventura Cove, at 7 AM.

DIRECTIONS ...
From the south and east, take I-8 to exit 1 for W Mission Bay Dr/Sports Arena Blvd. Turn right at W Mission Bay Dr/Sports Arena Blvd and follow toward W Mission Bay. Take the ramp onto W Mission Bay Dr. Turn right into the parking lot just before the Bahia Hotel and meet next to the restrooms.

From the north, take I-5 to the Sea World Drive exit. Turn right onto Sea World Drive. Merge onto W Mission Bay Dr via the ramp at Ingraham Street/Mission Beach. Follow W Mission Bay Dr. Turn right into the parking lot just before the Bahia Hotel and meet next to the restrooms.

ANNOUNCEMENTS ...
San Diego Rock 'n' Roll marathon and half marathon are just 3 weeks away. Some of us will be doing course support -- let me know if you're signed up, so we can look for you!

COACH'S TIPS ...
One of the reasons I always want to be a strong runner / walker is in case of danger ... you know, like when the zombie apocalypse comes or if Jason or Freddy start chasing me! What are your top reasons for staying healthy and strong?

See you tomorrow!

Coach Gail
Steppin' Up
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05/06/2022

COACH GAIL'S LETTER, 5/6/22
SATURDAY TRAINING: MOONLIGHT BEACH, 7 AM

Hi Team Steppin' Up! Tomorrow we'll meet at Moonlight Beach, 7 AM, for beautiful views and training on the beach, for those who love that. Low tide is 9:40 AM, so it should be perfect while we're there!

DIRECTIONS ...
Take I-5 to the Encinitas Blvd exit. Turn west on Encinitas Blvd. Go to the coast. There is parking on the street next to the beach or in the parking lot that overlooks the beach at 3rd Street and C Street. Meet on the beach in front of the restrooms.

ANNOUNCEMENTS ...
1. Be sure to bring your fuel belt tomorrow. Aid is self-supporting.
2. If you signed up for San Diego Rock 'n' Roll, you have 34 days to train. Are you ready? Join us on Saturdays to prep for your big event :-)

COACH'S TIP ...
Happy Mother's Day to all of the wonderful moms, stepmoms, and grandmas in this group! Join us tomorrow for your morning workout (and coffee)!

ENDURE!
Coach Gail
Steppin' Up
Fitness, Friends, Fundraising, FUN!

04/29/2022

COACH GAIL'S LETTER, 4/29/22
SATURDAY TRAINING: FLETCHER COVE, 7 AM

Hi Team! April is almost over, which means summer races are right around the corner. What's on your calendar -- San Diego Rock 'n' Roll? AFC? Long Beach Classic? Bay to Breakers? Races are back and there are so many choices! And they all require one important thing: TRAINING! Join us tomorrow at Fletcher Cove and get ready for your next event!

DIRECTIONS ... Take I-5 to the Lomas Santa Fe Drive exit. Exit the freeway and go west. Follow Lomas Santa Fe across Pacific Coast Highway and turn left on South Sierra Ave. Park and meet in the public parking on the left.

ANNOUNCEMENTS ... Bring your fuel belt because aid is self-supporting.

COACH'S NOTES ... Looking for your next race? I came across a great website with hundreds of upcoming events. Check it out at https://www.letsdothis.com/us/running-events

ENDURE!
Coach Gail
Steppin' Up
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04/22/2022

COACH GAIL'S LETTER
SATURDAY TRAINING: TORREY PINES STATE BEACH PARK, 7 AM

Hi Team! Tomorrow we'll meet at Torrey Pines - and Linda Walsh will be here! Come say hello and join us for breakfast afterwards.

DIRECTIONS … From I-5, take the Carmel Valley Road exit and turn west. Proceed west along Carmel Valley Road to the entrance to Torrey Pines State Beach. Park along Carmel Valley Road and meet at the corner of Carmel Valley and the park entrance.

ANNOUNCEMENTS ... Aid is self-supporting, so be sure to bring your fuel belt.

COACH'S TIP ... Have you heard about the Aloha Run? I just discovered it this week. It's a 5K and 10K taking place in Long Beach (August 21) and San Diego (September 11). It looks like fun, with music, dancing, and plenty of "aloha" spirit. The San Diego course runs mostly along Mission Bay. If you're looking for a short race to put on your calendar, check out www.thealoharun.com

See you tomorrow?

Coach Gail
Steppin' Up
Fitness - Fun - Friends - Fundraising

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04/15/2022

COACH GAIL'S LETTER, 4/15/22
SATURDAY TRAINING: LAKE MIRAMAR, 7 AM

Hi Team! Happy Easter and Passover weekend! And we all know what that means ... marshmallow bunnies and matzoh - oh my!

If you want to burn those extra calories and stay in shape through your holiday weekend, join us tomorrow at Lake Miramar, 7 AM, for our Saturday training. And if you're prepping for San Diego Rock 'n' Roll, it's only 7 weeks away. Time to get serious!

Directions ...
Take I-15 to the Mira Mesa Blvd exit. Turn east on Mira Mesa Blvd. Turn right on Scripps Ranch Blvd. Turn left on Scripps Lake Dr. The entrance to the lake is on the left. Look for Coach Ken near the restrooms.

Announcements ...
1. Aid is self-supporting ... be sure to bring your fuel belt.
2. Give yourself a few extra minutes to find parking at the lake. Saturdays can be crowded, so leave a little early and use the extra time to enjoy the view.

See you tomorrow?

Coach Gail
Steppin' Up
Fitness - Fun - Friends - Fundraising

04/08/2022

COACH GAIL'S LETTER, 4/7/22
SATURDAY TRAINING, 7 AM, FLETCHER COVE

Hi Team! I hope you're staying cool and hydrated in this toasty weather! Saturday's forecast says cooler temps are on the way so it should be a perfect day to head for the coast! But then, when isn't it a great day to go to the coast? The tide will be on the way out (from a high at 3:30 AM), so we might even get some steps on the beach.

DIRECTIONS ... Take I-5 to the Lomas Santa Fe Drive exit. Exit the freeway and go west. Follow Lomas Santa Fe across Pacific Coast Highway and turn left on South Sierra Ave. Park and meet in the public parking on the left.

ANNOUNCEMENTS ... Bring your fuel belt because aid is self-supporting.

COACH'S NOTES ... I came across an interesting article tonight: "Is Anyone Better at Running in Movies than Tom Cruise?" While I can't think of anyone better, I definitely notice when actors and actresses have bad running form. I've even been known to hit REWIND, just to figure out what on earth they're doing with their arms. So just for fun ... who are your favorite and least favorite running movie or TV stars? What was the movie or TV show, and what did you love / hate about their form? We'll compare notes on Saturday!

ENDURE!
Coach Gail
Steppin' Up
Fitness - Friends - Fundraising - FUN!