THE DREAM IN ACTION

This weekend I got a free flight out to San Francisco from Chicago so I cam out to visit friends, meet some folks in the startup world, and soak up some California sun. I got up Saturday morning after a pretty calm evening and decided the best way to see some of the city was to go for a quick jog. Shortly after setting lofty goals of reaching the Golden Gate Bridge, that “jog” turned into a 9.25 mile run (route pictured above).

My first reaction after the run was, wow, I love people. It was one of the most entertaining runs I’ve had in a very long time. The terrain was a bit tough with some good hills between The Wharf and Fort Mason but the people watching was phenomenal! I saw 70+ year old men running at twice my pace (embarrassing), I saw tons of 20 somethings desperately trying to run off the 6 pack they drank last night, and  almost everything in between. I really wish I had a camera out there that I could snap quick, clear, photographs of people while running, the snapshots in my head will only last for so long.

Because of the combination of the sites, sounds, people, and general vibe of San Francisco I think I could definitely live here. I’ll wait to make my final judgment but my first reaction is very positive. I would enjoy this! On the way back, I stopped and did a short workout at the park by Gas House Cove near the soccer fields. It felt tremendous. The sun was pumping, and the weather couldn’t have been better, I got hooked up, it’s a beautiful day!

On the docket for the rest of the day: I’m going to try and make my way to get tea at Samovarlife Tea Lounge and eventually make my way to Tres Agaves for some margs later in the eve! Have a great weekend wherever you are, and if your in SF definitely DM me on Twitter and let me know what’s up!

Also, check out MapMyRun.com directly to get the deets on my route.