Bay Area Teen Runners will once again be in full-force this summer.  This program is designed to encourage middle school and high school runners and track and field athletes to workout during their off-season months.  Those wishing to get in shape for their fall sports are also welcome to participate. 

Please note that this program is not intended to conflict with the expert advice of  your own coach.   If you are interested  in participating,  please let Craig Stern know.  It is  a lot of fun to run with runners from other programs in a non-hostile environment.  There is nothing like running together on some great Marin trails.  We  hope to set up several runs this summer.  All runs are designed to be low-key.  No speed workouts—just lots of mileage building.   

All participants will be required to donate a $10-20.00 participation fee to cover expenses and insurance costs.

For further information, contact Craig Stern (415-892-0597 or cjstern1@verizon.net.  This website will be updated fairly regularly and will also have photos.  We anticipate hosting several runs over the summer on some of  Marin’s interesting and challenging trails.    

Here are some tentatively planned events  (you need to RSVP to the number above a few days ahead of time if you wish to attend any of these events—exact times will be determined when we get closer to the day of the run)--the distance of runs will vary by abilities of the athletes participating: 

June 28th—Saturday--Stinson Beach--3-5 mile run--leave from San Marin at 8 am 

July 4^th—Kenwood or Novato Fourth of July Runs (Kenwood--1.8 mile and 10k; Novato--4 miles)—7:30 am--

July 12^th —(8 am from San Marin) Saturday—run across the Golden Gate Bridge-- meet at North end of bridge in parking lot in front of bathrooms at 8:30 am. On same day as Avon Breast Cancer walk—very inspirational run across the bridge with lots of high fiving!!—Distance is from 3.60 (GGB RT) to 7 miles.

July 19th:  Saturday — Tennessee Valley Run --full moon run--leave from San Marin at 8pm--or meet at parking lot at 8:30 pm. Bring Water.—3-6 miles hike/run. 

August 13^th --Wednesday—Joaquin Miller Park Evening Fun Runs—leave from San Marin about 3 pm.  Three and One mile runs. 

September 1, 2008—Monday—Labor Day—Mustang 5k and One Mile races at IVC.  Be sure to sign up early and save money.

A group of twelve teens and a handful of adults ran or walked across the Golden Gate Bridge today.  It was a nice cool, foggy morning--perfect running weather.  Congrats to all those who have never run or even walked across the Golden Gate Bridge.  You are the envy of those who have never made the journey.  For many of us, we come back each year to recognize the annual Avon Breast Cancer walk that takes place the same morning.  Coach probably had the record today for the most "high-5s".  Other firsts included probably the longest runs ever by many of you--some ran the full round-trip of the bridge which is 1.80 miles each way--for a total of 3.60 miles.  Others extended their run down to Chrissy Field and the Fort below--for a total of 7.40 miles!!!

 Photos are found at the photos link....

Over "20" runners ran up and down Stinson Beach to cool off from the Marin County heat wave.  We even went in the water afterwards--to cool off those aching legs and feet!! The run was followed by a nutritious meal at the beach.  Fun for all!!!

 Photos can be found at photos link...