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A Unique Pre-Race Meal

Nutrition with Becca Blumberg - Pre-Race Meal Suggestion This is a unique twist on the typical pre-race meal. The fish is easily digestible protein and the rice provides plenty of readily available carbohydrates. Adding some cooked vegetables helps round out the meal without leaving a lot of extra work for your digestive system to do. This ... More

Mike Wardian Nears the Finish Line of his 2022 U.S. Run

On May 1, Mike Wardian set out from San Francisco on a journey across the United States. Now, he’s got less than a week of running left, so close to reaching his goal he can taste it. Wardian’s arguably long journey has taken him through 10 states so far. It brought serious snowstorms as well as scorching sunshine, people curious, kind, ... More
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San Francisco Marathon Ambassador Scott Benbow Story – “It was a long road to Boston”

Meet San Francisco Marathon Ambassador Scott Benbow - attorney, nonprofit specialist, and passionate SFM runner, who lives and runs the hills of our incredibly city with us every year. Boston Marathon was his dream ... "When I was 18 years old and about to graduate from high school in Cohasset, Massachusetts, I announced in our ... More

“I started to learn what it really means to listen to your body and listen to your heart.” Training Intuitively: An Exclusive Post-Race Interview with Alexi Pappas

“First, could you introduce yourself?” “Alexi Pappas, Olympian, writer, filmmaker.” This short, to-the-point introduction belongs to none other than 2016 Olympic athlete Alexi Pappas. Besides knowing how to run really far, really fast, Pappas also published a book called Bravey and has worked on multiple films. Pappas ran ... More

#RunningHome Updated: There Has Been a Route Change for Mike Wardian’s Journey Across the US!

A run across the whole of the United States is a difficult affair to plan to say the least and it’s to be expected that some plans may have to change. That is the case for the June 5 through June 11 portion of Mike’s planned route. Those who are planning to join and support Mike during this time should consult the updated route. The ... More

“Life Is Precious:” San Francisco Marathon Ambassador Jonathan Sockolosky and his Running for Moms

“What a loaded question! Who is Jonathan Sockolosky…?” That was Jonathan trying to find an answer to Who is Jonathan Sockolosky? It might have been an unfair thing to ask. After all, there are many ways to define oneself. Defined by his work, Jonathan is a scientist at Genentech, working in antibody engineering and large molecule ... More

Chased by Bees, Surprised by a Whiteout, and Startled by Cars: Mike Wardian Leaves California and Nevada, Heads to Utah | Newest Mike Wardian Run Update

On May 1, ultra runner Mike Wardian headed out of San Francisco on a run across the continent, as one does. Exactly two weeks later, he entered Utah, excited to run through a new state and in a new timezone. Surprised by a white-out, chased by a swarm of bees, or chastised by a lady for lack of warm clothing; for Wardian, these two weeks were ... More

San Francisco Race Challenge #ThursdayVibes Week One: Meet the SoCal Sisters

Lexxi Conroy SoCal Sisters Complete San Francisco Race Challenge! Listen in to their story... “If you’ve never run this race before, you are missing out!” A direct quote from Felicia Canales, a loyal runner to the San Francisco Marathon for the past six years. Felicia and her SoCal sisters, Shelley and Gayle (who are ... More

Battle Buddy Series – A Prayer for Beginning the End

By Darian McIntosh  At the commencement of September, it is evident that autumn is near. Fall is, unequivocally, my favorite time of year. I surround myself with the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of all things pumpkin-related, much to my husband’s chagrin. Yellow, orange, brown, and red are nowhere near being my typically favorite ... More