The Incredible Community of Runners
It’s not a course, it’s a community. A community of runners who convene at a start line and run for their purpose. That purpose could be a mom, a husband, a child, themselves, a friend. That friend could even be you, and you both just don’t know it yet. Over the past year, I’ve met remarkable people with remarkable stories, ... More
My Running Canvas
When we are born, we begin with a blank canvas. Along the way, we add different strokes & colors to it. Running is such a canvas. Every runner begins on the same blank page. Some are blessed to run long, some short & fast, some slow. If you are born with fast twitched muscles, you might become Usain Bolt. Slow, you might become John ... More
Have Camera, Will Run
Running outdoors is the perfect way to experience your surroundings and take in all the beautiful views, especially if it’s San Francisco! So why not take some photos to chronicle what you come across? I love to run and I love to take photos so it’s natural for me to run with my phone and take quick snapshots whenever I get inspired. The following are some of my favorite photos taken while running, many of which you’ll be able to experience yourself when you run the SF Marathon! ;) ... More
Gather Strength as You Go Along
It wasn't until 3 AM when we staggered out of Golden Gate Park and onto the Presidio. We'd covered twenty miles, but it was difficult to see that as a great achievement when the mist was blowing out from the Pacific into our faces in the chilly pre-dawn and we still had over thirty miles to go. I was running with two Green Bay based members ... More
My Unaware Running Support Group
Hello again, my running community. How are we all doing? Hanging in there? Kicking butt and taking names? Carpe diem and stuff? Or, are there any of us just taking things one day at a time? Or, perhaps still working on one step at a time? I hear you. I have days like that, too. Lots of them. If you read my last blog post for TSFM (February ... More
Marathon Mind Monkeys
Have you ever run a marathon and hit the wall? Or perhaps gone on a long training run and ended up stumbling through the final few miles? Maybe you’ve found yourself complaining about the huge crowds at a race, or wishing you had worn different running shoes, or becoming upset at the smelly runner in front of you who really should have ... More
George is My Reason
Ever have someone so small change your life in so many ways? George came to us abused. He was found in a barn chained by his back legs. He was rescued and brought back to health before he came to his furever home with us. When he was brought to us, he came scared, shaking and not wanting to get to know his own family.... More
26.2 Miles at Home
I've always been very proud to say that I am a "true" Bay Area native. I was born in Oakland, have lived here all 39 years of my life and don't see myself moving away anytime soon, if ever! I know my hometown like the back of my hand and have worked and played in San Francisco as often as possible over the years. ... More
Real Food on the Run
While training for my first (and only) 50k last year, I started seeing visions on my long runs. White clouds suddenly turned into hamburgers dancing through the sky. Pine trees were now hot dogs doing a comedy act, nestled in the dirt were all different styles of cooked eggs yelling at me to eat them. It was then that I had the epiphany that I should probably eat more protein.... More
The Gift of Running
I get asked many times why do I subject myself to running. Isn't it painful? Don't you get bored running so long on the weekend? My short answers: yes, it is sometimes painful and no, I don't get bored on long runs. In all seriousness, here is my story. In my twenties, I caught the running bug. I completed various 5ks and 10ks races. My doctor told me that it was too risky to keep running due to my weight and high blood pressure. Heartbroken, I stopped and became a couch potato who developed diseases like diabetes and high cholesterol. It was a low point in my life and my health paid a price for my inactivity.
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