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
Love of the Running Buddy

The Love of the Running Buddy

Contributed by Kristine Ciardello and Cassie Pisone Tis’ the season for love. All kinds of love. Love of your life. Friend love. Puppy love. And the love of running. It’s real, y’all. And even more real? The love of the running buddy. I mean who else do you get to talk about your pre, mid and post run fueling with? Who ... More
Anthony Bucci, San Francisco Marathon Ambassador

My Love of Running

Contributed by Anthony Bucci Anthony Bucci is a 2016 Ambassador for The Biofreeze San Francisco Marathon. He blogs at thebeerdedrunner.com and plans to run three 50Ks this year, as well as The San Francisco Full Marathon on July 31st. Running is one of my passions. It's one of the things I love to do most in this world. I literally feel ... More
SF-Berkeley Challenge Race San Francisco marathon blog

Embracing the California Side and ALL the Challenges

Contributed by Kara Ruecker Kara Ruecker is a 2016 San Francisco Marathon Ambassador and endurance athlete who has set out to complete more races in California this year, including completion of the SF/Berkeley Challenge. Her personal blog is Run Bird Legs Run. This year especially, I am very motivated to get back to racing. Having a 6 ... 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
California Dreamin Racing Cup

Challenging Myself: California Dreamin’ Racing Cup

Contributed by Ashley Jones Ashley Jones is 2016 San Francisco Marathon Ambassador who will qualify for the California Dreamin' Racing Cup by completing the Surf City Half Marathon on Sunday, February 7. She also plans to complete the SF/Berkeley Challenge this year. On Sunday, I will run the Surf City Half Marathon in Huntington Beach, ... 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