Stephanie Laska - Running Resolutions for 2016

The Thankful Game

Written by Stephanie Laska, 2016 San Francisco Marathon Ambassador @140lost Stephanie Laska works as a Medical Sales Representative for a Global Pediatric Nutrition Company. She has worked in pharmaceutical sales in the Monterey-San Luis Obispo communities in addition to the Central Valley. Stephanie holds a Masters in Education from UC ... More
Heather Stewart, San Francisco Marathon Ambassador

Thanks Endorphins

Written by Heather Stewart, 2016 San Francisco Marathon Ambassador. Heather Stewart works, lives and, most importantly, runs in Santa Clarita, CA. Like many others, Heather was overweight and unhappy when she made the goal to run a 5K in late 2010. She trained, ran and was hooked! Since that day in March of 2011, she has completed over 40 ... More
Scott Benbow - Setting Intentions for San Francisco Marathon 2016

Giving Thanks for Plantar Fasciitis

Written by Scott Benbow, 2016 San Francisco Marathon Ambassador Scott Benbow is proud to be a member of the Ambassador team for the 2016 San Francisco Marathon. He loves to run the hills and the occasional flats in San Francisco. His new running buddy is his eleven year old son who, like his dad, loves to run. I hit a healthy ... More

A Thankful Note To Running

Written by Bonnie Wilson, 2016 San Francisco Marathon Ambassador At 240 pounds, Pacific Northwest native Bonnie Wilson knew something needed to change -- but she never expected running to become both her passion and her freedom. It did (after a few tries!) and today, she’s completed multiple marathons, is on a journey to becoming a ... More

Completing the SF/Berkeley Challenge

Written By Meg Gudgeirsson, TSFM Ambassador The Biofreeze San Francisco Marathon is one of my favorite races. However, as soon as I complete it each year, I’m immediately looking toward the next race and challenge. (My guess is I’m not the only one.) Thankfully, the great folks at TSFM have us covered with The Berkeley Half Marathon ... More

The Race Isn’t Always About the Medal

By Stephanie Davies, TSFM 2015 Ambassador Marathon weekend loomed upon me and my feelings of sadness loomed just as large. How would I bide my time and keep my mind off of what I would have been doing had I been there? How would I spend race day? The Napa Valley Marathon was to be my 11th marathon. I had to defer this year due to an ... More

The Importance of Being Mentally Tough

During my second attempt at the Comrades (Ultra) Marathon in South Africa I was convinced I was going to fail and DNF. In fact, by mile 13 of the 56 mile race I was finished. Despite traveling over 24 hours by air to arrive in Durban, South Africa, to participate in the World's Largest Ultramarathon, I knew all my hard work was going for ... More

GPS Watches: My How Far We’ve Come

If you aren’t already running with a GPS device, chances are that if you look around at your next race or group run, most runners will be wearing a GPS watch or carrying a GPS-enabled smart phone. Today, GPS technology is rapidly improving and there are a number of watches, wearable devices and smartphone apps, which empower you with ... More

The Social Media Runners

Ever since I started running, I have been so lucky to have such an amazing support system. To be honest, there have been some days that without that support system, I would not lace up my shoes. And the wild thing is? I have never met most of them. Social media is a funny thing. There are some days that I hate Facebook, I hate ... More

The Five Most Memorable San Francisco Marathons

I have completed The Biofreeze San Francisco Marathon for the past 5 consecutive years.  Most people assume it is an extremely tough course with lots of hills, but that is just not the case!  The full marathon course is ½ flat, ¼ uphill and ¼ downhill.  Personally, I love the changes in elevation and scenery, which are just a few of the ... More