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

Yes, We Can Cross Any Finish Line!

The inspiring story of a mother-daughter duo comprised who compete in endurance races across California to raise awareness for the inclusion of physically challenged and assisted athletes. More
Loyal Runner Club, May Wu

The Road to the Loyal Runners Club

Contributed by May Wu May Wu is a 2016 San Francisco Marathon Ambassador who completed the Half It All Challenge in 2011 and went on to join the 52 Club in 2012. Most recently, she joined the Loyal Runners Club in 2015. Click here to learn more about Challenges offered by the San Francisco Marathon. The Biofreeze San Francisco ... More
Half it All Challenge

Half-ing It All

Contributed by Bonnie Wilson Bonnie Wilson is a 2016 San Francisco Marathon Ambassador who plans to earn her third finisher's medal from TSFM this July, while simultaneously taking on the Half It All Challenge. She lives in Portland, OR and this is her third year as an Amabassador. Let’s face it. We all love bling. The feeling of ... More
Heather Stewart, San Francisco Marathon Ambassador

Getting Back to Me in 2016

Contributed by Heather Stewart, San Francisco Marathon Ambassador. This is Heather's third year as an Ambassador, and in 2016 she'll run the Half Marathon in honor of Girls on the Run LA. If it is both terrifying and amazing, you should definitely pursue it. ~erada For 2016, I didn’t make resolutions. I didn’t even really make goals. ... More
Stephanie Laska - Running Resolutions for 2016

Running Resolutions for 2016

Contributed by Stephanie Laska, San Francisco Marathon Ambassador. Stephanie is a first-time TSFM Ambassador and plans to run four marathons this year: Modesto, Big Sur, San Francisco, and the California International Marathon. At the end of every year, I spend hours locked away in my office, methodically organizing digital photos ... More

Living in Possibility – Comin For Ya SFM

By: Kristine Ciardello Kristine is into all things active and sweaty - barre, running, cycling, Pilates, skiing, hiking, the works. She's a certified Pilates Instructor and kind of in love with San Francisco. That said, Hawaii is her favorite place on the planet. She'd rather be on a beach pretty much any time of day. She loves to cook ... More
Scott Benbow - Setting Intentions for San Francisco Marathon 2016

Setting Intentions For TSFM 2016

Scott Benbow, above right, is a returning endurance runner, training for The Biofreeze San Francisco Marathon on July 31st, and a returning TSFM Race Ambassador. We caught up with him this New Year's weekend to hear about his training plans, as he focuses in on a strong TSFM race on July 31st, 2016. As of the first Sunday in 2016, J... More

Thankful And Blessed

Written by Jody Stoops, 2016 San Francisco Marathon Ambassador A personal trainer and a certified RRCA running coach with a passion for helping others achieve their goals, whether it’s running their first race, qualifying for the Boston Marathon or attaining a new healthy lifestyle through faith, fitness, motivation, and nutrition. As a ... More
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