Anna Sandhu runs in the early-morning dark at the San Francisco Marathon

How Anna Sandhu, SFM’s Youngest Finisher at 13, Keeps Running and Reimagining Gut Health

COVID and Learning to Love Running When the pandemic hit and life slowed down, running became my anchor. The world felt uncertain, but those early miles and long yoga sessions gave my days structure and calm. During that time, I realized something important: I didn’t just enjoy running, I genuinely loved it. It wasn’t just training; it ... More
A group of runners at the For Rangers Ultra set out on their longest day as the sun rises behind them. Several runners set this goal despite their chronic illness.

Running with a Chronic Illness Ep. 3: Why You Need to Do Big Things

There can be a huge personal victory in finishing a race dead last. Of being the finisher with the longest finishing time ever. (Yes, I scoured the website and all past results. Yes, my finishing time of 52 hours and 7 minutes is the longest.) This is true especially when the finish comes despite, not thanks to, the circumstances of ... More
A Latina runner with a Continuous Glucose Monitor stretches before her run with sunrise in the background

Should Runners Use a Continuous Glucose Monitor?

Runners love data. Pace, heart rate, power, and now glucose. Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), built for diabetes management, have crossed into endurance sport. When I read about CGMs two years ago in Dr. Peter Attia’s excellent “Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity,” the devices were available only by prescription for people ... More
A view of Sunset Dunes with the Pacific ocean in the background and a sign pointing toward the park in the foreground

Sunset Dunes: San Francisco’s Newest Park | SFM Ambassador Scott Benbow’s City Guide

San Francisco is defined by its natural edges: the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Bay to the north and east, and the steep hills in between. With the opening of Sunset Dunes, the city has added another defining feature to its landscape—an expansive new park that transforms a 2-mile stretch formerly known as the Great Highway into a large ... More
A woman runner takes a break from running and stretches with autumn leaves in the background

The Surprising Benefits of Taking a Break from Running

Autumn is near, many big races are over, and you may be wondering what's next. What I'm about to suggest might seem slightly extreme to some, but here it goes: have you considered taking a break from running? Written & edited by Pavlína Marek Professional athletes have been taking breaks for a long time. They intentionally ... More
A joyful group of seven marathon finishers pose together under a red FitVine Wines arch at the San Francisco Marathon Finish Line Festival.

Master the Language of Running: 20 Terms You Need to Know

Have you ever bonked? Or trained with your terrible friend, the dreadmill? And what about the wall? Have you hit it yet? If you don't know how to answer because these sentences just don't make sense in the context, don't fret. Today, you'll learn the most common running terms and finally understand the runner lingo. Written & ... More
RUN365 runners are running with the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands in the background

Marathons Are Easy! (And Other Ridiculous Running Lies We Tell Ourselves)

10 ridiculous lies about running that you might identify with. More
Three runners celebrate together at the finish line of the 2025 San Francisco Marathon, ready for the next challenge

So You’ve Done a Marathon. What’s Your Next Challenge?

Have you gotten over the “I’m never doing this again” phase? Are you starting to think about what’s next? You could, in theory, do ‘this’ again. Or you could take it a step further. You’ve done the marathon. Now, you may want to find your next challenge after the marathon—and there’s a world of possibilities waiting for you; ... More
A happy runner crosses the finish line of the 2025 san francisco marathon, starting her post-race recovery journey

Enjoy Your Post-Race High, Deal with Post-Race Blues, & Learn All About Post-Race Recovery!

You're nearing the finish line. Your body is exhausted but you've still got that one last drop of energy that'll help you finish strong. There's the arch. And, suddenly, after months of training, you're done. There's a medal around your neck and a banana in your hand. Your body's exhausted, but your mind's soaring. That's the start of your ... More
The Embarcadero, San Francisco, aerial view of the Ferry Building, the Embarcadero, and palm trees

The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of the Ferry Building | SFM Ambassador Scott Benbow’s City Guide

Are you planning to run the San Francisco Marathon or the 1st Half Marathon? If yes, when the race-day morning comes, you'll be assembling with thousands of other runners at the start of the race in front of the Ferry Building, a Beaux-Arts landmark that has withstood the City’s booms, busts, politics, earthquakes, and reinvention since ... More