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⚡️NEW MERCH DROP ⚡️

Can you tell that we’re so excited for our latest GGRC haul? 🥳

Collegiate sweaters are BACK and we are also offering a new tech tee (feat. artwork of the Warming Hut and Golden Gate Bridge). Check out our newest merch at the link in bio, and order fast - supplies and sizes are limited!

#running #runningcommunity #merchdrop #runningswag #sfcommunity #sanfrancisco #swag #haul
GGRC nailed it with our festive costumes and centi GGRC nailed it with our festive costumes and centipedes at @baytobreakers last Sunday! 

Some highlights:
✅ 2 centipedes and several individuals completed the 12k race through SF
✅ successful Lenichi turn at Lindley Meadow
✅ hanging out at Ocean Beach and hot pot afterwards
✅ made the news 📰 
✅ no injuries 🤕, no citations 😳, and lots of fun festivities 🥳 

Thanks @baytobreakers for putting on a great race, and @sfexaminer and @sfchronicle for the mentions!

#running #runnngcommunity #sfrunners #sfcommunity #baytobreakers #community #runningmotivation #centipederace
Our May Happy Hour was a night full of tacos, donu Our May Happy Hour was a night full of tacos, donuts, baos, and cocktails! 🌮🍩🥟🍹

We had a great time exploring all the food trucks at @offthegridsf in Fort Mason. After we were full, we headed over to the Marina to get drinks at @thetipsypig and @marinacampussf. It was so much fun seeing everyone and nomming on yummy food and drinks! 😋

#sfliving #runningcommunity #happyhour #comerunwithus #willrunforbeer #runhardplayhard #runnerslife
🛍 We had so much fun at our Sports Basement sho 🛍 We had so much fun at our Sports Basement shopping spree on Sunday - thanks @sportsbasement for having us!

If you weren’t able to make it, you’ve still got some time - the discount codes can be used in person or online until they expire on Sunday (May 8). Use them while you can! DM if you’re having trouble finding the codes (they’re on Slack). 

#shopping #sportsbasement #runningclothes #runninggear #shoes #runningcommunity #sfruns #sfcommunity
Another run bites the dust! 🏁 Dirt trails, mou Another run bites the dust! 🏁

Dirt trails, mountains, and lots of fun! GGRC had a strong showing on Saturday at the Sierra Azul Trail Challenge. We even had several folks place! Congrats to everyone who ran 🎉

PC: @hoarekat // @beatak
Announcing another special Wednesday workout - Twi Announcing another special Wednesday workout - Twin Peaks hill repeats! ⛰⛰

Due to a lacrosse game at Kezar Stadium this Wednesday, we are continuing our workout series at scenic locations in SF. This time, we’ll be at Twin Peaks for the best views of the city (unless Karl is in town). 

Meet us on Wed, April 25 at 6:30pm at the junction of Twin Peaks Blvd and Burnett Ave (where the car free zone starts). Afterwards, we’ll stop by the bar, Finnegan’s Wake, in Cole Valley for food and drinks! 

As always, DM if you have questions or need help finding us! See you on Wednesday!! 👋🏾 

#running #runningcommunity #community #sfruns #sfrunners #sanfrancisco #sanfranciscolife #wednesdayworkout #hillrepeats #twinpeaks #views #cityviews #karlthefog
Beautiful trail run today at Mt Tam!! 🏔 Our m Beautiful trail run today at Mt Tam!! 🏔 

Our merch coordinator, @tayloreth1, led a group of GGRCers on a winding, hilly trail run throughout scenic Mt Tam. After 9.5 miles and nearly 2,000 ft of elevation gain, everyone was definitely craving a big, hearty lunch. 😋 

#trailrunning #mttam #hills #running #trailboss #runspiration #sfrunners
🐶 Get to know this paws-itively adorable GGRC m 🐶 Get to know this paws-itively adorable GGRC member in the April member spotlight! Link in bio. 🔗

Meet Kepler (@keplerwithpaws)! He’s one of many GGRC doggo runners. You can find him at Sunday morning runs with his dad, @bledvina. Kepler’s other hobbies include swimming, chasing balls, or learning new tricks like “hug” 🤗 

#running #runningcommunity #dogsofinstagram #dogrunning #runningdog #sfruns #dogfriendly
🚨REBRANDING ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 Due to feedback 🚨REBRANDING ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Due to feedback from our club members, we have decided to rename Golden Gate Running Club to better align our club around one common interest: napping. We are now the Golden Gate Napping Club! 😴 💤

#aprilfools #nap #sleeptraining #restisimportant #sleephelpseverything
📣 Special track workout announcement 📣 This 📣 Special track workout announcement 📣

This Wednesday, we will be having a ✨ special ✨ track workout at the iconic Lyon Street Steps. Kezar Stadium is unavailable to us again so we’re taking this opportunity to explore scenic SF!

Meet us on Wed, March 30 at 6:30pm at Lyon & Broadway (at the top of Lyon Street Steps). After the workout, we’ll get pizza and drinks in the area. 

Transportation notes: There is limited street parking on lower Lyon Street, and public transit is a little sparse in the area, so allow yourself extra time to arrive.

As always, DM if you have any questions! See you there! ✌🏾

#running #runningcommunity #community #sfruns #sfrunners #sanfranciscolife #wednesdayworkout
We had a blast at the New Member Picnic last weeke We had a blast at the New Member Picnic last weekend! 🧺 

It was a perfect day for a casual run through the park and to enjoy pizza and drinks outside! And everyone enjoyed the free hats, especially our GGRC dogs 🐶 🧢 

Seven teams made their way throughout Golden Gate Park in a photo scavenger hunt. We received some amazing photo submissions (swipe to the fourth photo for highlights). Two teams won prizes, but the real treasure was the friends 👩🏻‍🤝‍👨🏽👩🏾‍🤝‍👩🏼👨🏼‍🤝‍👨🏿 we made along the way. 

#picnicparty #scavengerhunt #runnersofinstagram #runningcommunity #sanfrancisco #goldengatepark #runnerdog #friendswemadealongtheway
📣Track announcement for March! Swipe to get the 📣Track announcement for March! Swipe to get the details for tmrw’s workout. ➡️

Due to some community events this month (high school track & field meets), Kezar Stadium will not be available to us on certain dates (March 9, March 16, March 30) for Wednesday track workouts. 

But do not fear!😌We will still be holding track workouts on those dates, just in different locations in Golden Gate Park. 🎡

Tomorrow (Wed March 9), we will still meet at Kezar at the South East Gate and then jog together to the workout location (Conservatory of Flowers 💐). 

Check back on Instagram or on Google Groups to find out where we will be meeting March 16 and March 30. We will announce it in both places! And as always, DM if you have any questions 😀 

#running #runningcommunity #community #trackandfield #track #workout #workoutwednesday
Fall in love 💕with GGRC couple Renee Hamilton a Fall in love 💕with GGRC couple Renee Hamilton and Joey Rohrer! 

This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating love ❤️ in our February Member Spotlight. Check out the feature on Renee & Joey through the link in our bio. 

Happy Valentine’s Day, GGRC! 🥰
We had SUCH a blast this weekend at our first happ We had SUCH a blast this weekend at our first happy hour of the year 🍻 It was great to get to know so many new members and see some returning faces!

And yes, we’re feeling the blurry ✨ a e s t h e t i c ✨ 

#runhardplayhard #happyhour #runningcommunity #runnerslife #goodvibes
Back to the races! 🏁 We had a great time at @u Back to the races! 🏁

We had a great time at @urbancoyoteracing’s China Camp Trail Race! Beautiful views, several GGRCers placing, and post run snacks afterwards, what else could you ask for? ⛰🏅🧃🍫 

#trailrunning #running #racing #runsf #trailboss
New year, new members! Get to know Isabella Doughe New year, new members! Get to know Isabella Dougherty 🏃🏼‍♀️ (@isadougherty) in our January member spotlight - link in bio! 

Read about her favorite event with GGRC and how her first run with the club went (hint: it involved some post run drinks 🍻). 

#runnersofinstagram #runsf #runnerslife #runningmotivation
New board… who dis? 🤔 Check out the latest New board… who dis? 🤔 

Check out the latest blog post on the website (link in bio) to get to know the 2022 board! Our board members are passionate about different aspects of the club, ranging from the camaraderie 🍻 to trail races ⛰ . Goes to show that the club has something for everyone!

Come say hi 👋🏾 at the next GGRC run or social event that you attend! #runners #runnerscommunity #runsf #runnersofinstagram
Happy Sutro Saturday!! ⛰⛰⛰⛰ Our treasurer Happy Sutro Saturday!! ⛰⛰⛰⛰

Our treasurer, @ari.frankel, led GGRC on our first 4 Peaks fun run of the year. It was a beautiful day to run through Twin Peaks, Mt Sutro, and Buena Vista Park! 

Afterwards, we were treated to some donuts… great way to kick off the long weekend! 🍩 😋
GGRC is back for 2022! 🗓 Whether you’re int GGRC is back for 2022! 🗓 

Whether you’re interested in picking up running, or you’re a returning member, we would love to see you at our next event! 

Golden Gate Running Club has regular runs (every Wednesday and Sunday), monthly social events, club races, merch, discounts, and more. 

We have some exciting stuff planned for the year, so check out our website (link in bio) for more info! #sfrunning #running #views #runningmotivation
GGRC representing at the Mt. Tam trail run this pa GGRC representing at the Mt. Tam trail run this past Saturday! Our runners took on distances anywhere from a 10k to 50k in Mt. Tamalpais State Park, then enjoyed relaxing in the beautiful November sunshine at the beach 😎
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December Member Spotlight – Xavier Shay

by GGRCmember spotlight, trackPosted on December 1, 2018December 1, 2018Comments are Disabled

Over the past three years, GGRC has been lucky enough to have Xavier Shay lead our members at our weekly Wednesday track workouts at Kezar Stadium. This year he is putting on the retirement cap and passing the baton to Will Barkan. In honor of his service, we wanted to have him share some of …

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