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4 Useful, 1 Funny, and 2 Cool
Location
San Francisco, CA
Yelping SinceFebruary 2008
Find Me Inheadphones
My HometownSan Francisco, CA
My Blog Or Website My First ConcertVan Halen (5150 Tour)
My Last Meal On EarthA gruyere burger, fries and a beer at Chez Maman
Date
555 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94104
(877) 977-2222
San Francisco, CA 94104
(877) 977-2222
Ana Limo Service
Category: Limos
Neighborhood: Financial District
Ugh.
I was excited that there was a 24 Hour Fitness with a pool in SF. The awesome folks at the CPMC Running Clinic (http://tinyurl.com/CPM...) recommended I cross-train with swimming to get a more well-rounded hip workout. The frog kick you do in the breaststroke is perfect, and I had been intending to start swimming again anyway.
Perfect, right?
This pool was nasty. NASTY. Probably the murkiest pool I've ever swam in. Interestingly enough, they apparently just finished their daily cleaning when I arrived, so god knows what it looked like an hour earlier.
Blech.
Furthermore, the pool room is also the hot tub room. The creepy bathhouse vibe was really nasty.
Want a clean, tidy, well-light swimming environment? Definitely, definitely go somewhere else.
Also, the location is not the best. Sure, there's parking (which is a luxury in this city), but you literally have to go into this dungeon-like parkinglot cave--complete with pipes dripping god-knows-what on you--to access the main entrance.
I was excited that there was a 24 Hour Fitness with a pool in SF. The awesome folks at the CPMC Running Clinic (http://tinyurl.com/CPM...) recommended I cross-train with swimming to get a more well-rounded hip workout. The frog kick you do in the breaststroke is perfect, and I had been intending to start swimming again anyway.
Perfect, right?
This pool was nasty. NASTY. Probably the murkiest pool I've ever swam in. Interestingly enough, they apparently just finished their daily cleaning when I arrived, so god knows what it looked like an hour earlier.
Blech.
Furthermore, the pool room is also the hot tub room. The creepy bathhouse vibe was really nasty.
Want a clean, tidy, well-light swimming environment? Definitely, definitely go somewhere else.
Also, the location is not the best. Sure, there's parking (which is a luxury in this city), but you literally have to go into this dungeon-like parkinglot cave--complete with pipes dripping god-knows-what on you--to access the main entrance.
2076 Chestnut Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 921-7188
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 921-7188
Fleet Feet Sports
Categories: Shoe Stores, Sports Wear
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow
What an excellent shoe-shopping experience. I just spent about half an hour with Brett, who methodically measured, analyzed and assessed my physiology and gait, all the while offering insight into what he was deducing and answering all my questions (which were many).
I'm a high-arched, mildly underpronating super-clydesdale, and I think I've found my San Francisco shoe store. Good selection, reasonable prices and very knowledgeable people--what else could you ask for?
I'm a high-arched, mildly underpronating super-clydesdale, and I think I've found my San Francisco shoe store. Good selection, reasonable prices and very knowledgeable people--what else could you ask for?
610 Old Mason Street
San Francisco, CA 94129
(415) 437-0100
San Francisco, CA 94129
(415) 437-0100
Sports Basement
Categories: Shoe Stores, Women's Clothing, Men's Clothing, Outdoor Gear
Holy storegasm--this place is awesome! Tons of stuff, tons of cool stuff, and a lot of helpful employees walking around, asking you how you're doing and if you need help.
Lots of different sports are represented, from running to outdoorsy woodland stuff. They had ski and snowboard clothing, a ski section, a huge bike section.
Seriously, why haven't I been here before? And there's a parking lot, no less. Five stars, two thumbs up, etc etc etc. Me gusto mucho.
Lots of different sports are represented, from running to outdoorsy woodland stuff. They had ski and snowboard clothing, a ski section, a huge bike section.
Seriously, why haven't I been here before? And there's a parking lot, no less. Five stars, two thumbs up, etc etc etc. Me gusto mucho.
REI always seems like it's going to be better than what it turns out to be. The failure of a store to live up to its marketing perhaps?
I came in looking for some running clothes and outerwear; the sales people had this general attitude like I was some sort of interloper, invading their beautiful scenic campground. Forget a friendly "hi"--you'll be lucky to get eye contact here. Uncomfortable really.
Aside from the negative vibe I got from the staff, there really wasn't much in terms of selection. They had somewhat limited choices for running apparel, and it was definitely geared more towards camping and "hiking" than running.
If I was into hiking, I'd probably give this place 2-3 stars. Since I was looking for more general running products, I'm sticking to my 1 star rating. Sorry REI.
I came in looking for some running clothes and outerwear; the sales people had this general attitude like I was some sort of interloper, invading their beautiful scenic campground. Forget a friendly "hi"--you'll be lucky to get eye contact here. Uncomfortable really.
Aside from the negative vibe I got from the staff, there really wasn't much in terms of selection. They had somewhat limited choices for running apparel, and it was definitely geared more towards camping and "hiking" than running.
If I was into hiking, I'd probably give this place 2-3 stars. Since I was looking for more general running products, I'm sticking to my 1 star rating. Sorry REI.
5553 Copley Drive
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 974-4455
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 974-4455
Road Runner Sports
Categories: Shoe Stores, Sporting Goods
Neighborhood: Kearny Mesa
Not a positive experience. I really wanted this to be THE shoe store answer, but it just wasn't. They have a pretty big selection and a pretty large store, but the sales staff aren't as knowlegeable as they position themselves to be, and they are not at all attentive. In addition to having limited knowlege about runners and the shoes they carry, they sold me some orthotic inserts that actually jacked me up pretty bad for a while. No bueno.
1892 Garnet Ave
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 373-2310
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 373-2310
Movin Shoes Running Centers
Categories: Shoe Stores, Outdoor Gear, Sports Wear
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach
The first shoe store that find the perfect running shoe for my feet. Like everybody else I dug around online and tried to diagnose my requirements; I did the whole "step on our magic sensor" thing for a listless salesperson at RoadRunner sports, etc etc. Then someone pointed me to this gem of a store. Helpful people, active in the running community and knowlegeable about what my physiology required. And they had a good selection of larger, wide shoes for my Fred Flintstone feet. Good stuff.
2198 Filbert Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 923-6453
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 923-6453
Metrosport
Categories: Shoe Stores, Sporting Goods
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow
Smaller store, decent selection of stuff. There's a running group that meets up here (on Wednesdays I think), which is pretty cool. They might not have every item, but they occasionally have good interesting items; case in point, the fancy Nike billion-strap running bra my wife found there. They didn't have the color she wanted, but she saw the item here in the first place. That counts for something, doesn't it?
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Kamal and his drivers are friendly, courteous and prompt; and while a car service might seem like a decadent luxury, the rate is actually comparable to a cab for airport drop-off and pick up.
Very relaxing, enjoyable way to get back home after a long trip, and a great way to be confident that you'll get to the airport or event on time.
*MuchI* better than having to climb into a beat up cab and submit to an insane driver weaving in and out of traffic while he talks on loudly his phone.