The Hills of San Francisco...Great Natural Workout!

I was in San Francisco over the weekend just having fun with friends.  We stayed at a downtown hotel and hit the club scene Friday night then walked around Saturday afternoon.  We started in the financial district, meandered through North Beach then managed to climb Telegraph Hill all the way to Coit Tower.  The trek back downhill was also a workout.  Today my legs and butt are SORE!  Feels great!  I was also amazed at how I just kept plugging up the hill consistently, my friends even noted that I was kicking their butts!

So, I was wondering if your neck of the woods had a great running path or particularly great natural terrain that allowed you to get a good workout in just by engaging in the territory!

Glad you enjoyed your day in the city!  I am moving back to my old neighborhood, Potrero Hill which is allll hills!  And we have a new Whole Foods Mkt that opened 4 blocks from my house, can't wait to walk down there!

That hike up to Coit Tower is so beautiful.  Did you pay to get up to the top of the tower?  Spectacular view!!

I'm so homesick!!! 

Hey Redkitty! No, we did not go up into the Tower itself, just hung out and enjoyed the beautiful vistas from the base of COIT.  It was a lovely day!!!

Yes, the hills are definitely a great workout!  I live in SF one block from Ocean Beach and right across the street from Golden Gate Park, so I have the best "gym" in the world right here.  The beach path along the Great Highway is great for walking and cycling (when it's not too crowded).  The coastal trail is also very scenic. 

My grandfather used to take me and my brother to Playland when we were kids, so it's ironic now that I'm living in a condo where Playland used to be!!!

I'm over in Berkeley. I lived in SF for 3 years as I did undergrad there and yeah... talk about work-out!

I too lived near Ocean Beach and can say those were honestly my toughest runs ! Especially the looong hill up to the Cliffhouse! Whooo!