FUELING: The Secret to Conquering the Wall & Enjoying a Marathon

If we do not put gas in our car, it does not move. And that is what happens when we run out of stored glycogen: we hit the wall, and moving becomes an enormous mental battle and physical challenge, just like pushing our car would be. More

Celebrate #GlobalRunningDay

Global RUnning Day is Wednesday, June 1st. Whether you're an aspiring runner, new runner, or a veteran, this is a day of opportunity to celebrate the sport. More

An Ode to the Race Shirt

Race shirts seem to have been given second billing over the ever-popular “bling” you get at the end of a race. Six reasons to embrace the love of your race shirt. More

Running on Greens: Plant-Based Nutrition from a Vegetarian Runner

I eat more in tune with what my body is telling me, and less on looking at the scale or counting calories. And I'm supplying my body with the best fuel to stay strong, healthy and injury free. More

You never forget how to ride a bicycle, but a unicycle is another matter: Balance & Proprioception

Together, balance and proprioception are vital to a runner’s forward movement and the prevention of injury. More

Respect the Distance

Contributed by Stephanie Laska, a 2016 Ambassador for The Biofreeze San Francisco Marathon Last month I ran my first of four marathons scheduled for 2016. I had three goals going in: Place in my division (Check! Second place Athena) Improve my time and PR (Check! By 6 smokin’ minutes) Finish strong (Definitely NOT­­ Ended up in ... More

How I fit it all in – Six simple tips for runners on a busy schedule

Jason Hakes is a 2016 Ambassador for The Biofreeze San Francisco Marathon. He shares his personal thoughts about running on his blog at Restlessrunner.com. It’s a Wednesday morning and I am up with the sun. I am dressed in my running clothes, sipping some coffee and mentally preparing for the day. It will be mere moments before the first ... More

A Day in the Life: My Daily Nutrition Guide

Contributed by Kristine Ciardello. Kristine is a 2016 Ambassador for The Biofreeze San Francisco Marathon. You know those shirts that say “Will Run for Brunch” or “Run Now, Feast Later”? Those were made for me. I also may have taken some creative liberties on the actual verbiage of the shirts - but, you get the point. I’ve ... More

Train Together: The Benefits of a Running Group

Contributed by Stephanie Davies, a 2016 Ambassador for The Biofreeze San Francisco Marathon. Stephanie Davies created a local women's running group, We RUN the Bay. About We RUN the Bay: We are approximately 140 members strong ranging from members in Colorado to Los Angeles.  Based on the Peninsula, we make our presence known at various ... More
Train Together, Race Together, Finish Together

The Loneliness of the Distance Runner (Is a Myth)

Contributed by Erin Garvey, 2016 Ambassador for The Biofreeze San Francisco Marathon. People often ascribe some element of martyrdom to running. It doesn't really seem to matter if you're going for a little jaunt around your 'hood one morning before work or putting in hours upon hours (and miles upon miles) during training for a half, ... More