39 results for author: Jasmine Sandler
Plant-based and plant forward diets are popular among endurance athletes. The carbohydrates that they provide play a key role in fueling the body for long distance events. Plants are also rich in antioxidant vitamins and minerals which promote rapid recovery. In the past, people thought that you had to have “complementary ...
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By Becca Blumberg
If you are new to running, or new to the marathon distance, you might wonder why a dietitian would be a part of your training team. Why talk about nutrition for running at all? The truth is, whether you are running 5k or 50k, nutrition can make or break your race day experience. It impacts every ...
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The San Francisco Marathon Mile 1 STATS
Neighborhood: The Embarcadero/Financial District
Elevation Change: Start at 26’ and ends at 11’ (no significant peaks or valleys)
Stations (water/food/toilet): none
Best Spot for Family/Support: Ferry Building (Pier 23 Restaurant/Bar post race)
Mile one of this year’s San ...
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On May 1 at 7 a.m., ultrarunner, Guinness World Record holder, and bee-keeper Mike Wardian began his run across the continent. Starting in San Francisco and Finishing in Dewey Beach, Delaware, Mike Wardian's U.S. Run will be following Highway 50, nicknamed The Loneliest Road in America. He, however, won’t be alone.
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The San Francisco Marathon Mile 2 STATS
Neighborhood: Fisherman’s Wharf
Elevation Change: Starts at 11’ and ends at 31’ (no significant peaks or valleys)
Stations (water/food/toilet): none
Best Spot for Family/Support: Boudin Bakery
There is so much happening at the wonderful heart of Fisherman’s Wharf for mile 2 ...
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The San Francisco Marathon Mile 3 STATS
Neighborhood: Aquatic Park/Ft. Mason
Elevation Change: 31’ start, peaks at 105’ and ends at 24’
Stations (water/food/toilet): Water at Aquatic Park, approximately the 2.5 mile mark
Best Spot for Family/Support: Aquatic Park or Ft. Mason
Mile 3 begins toward the end of ...
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The San Francisco Marathon Mile 4 STATS
Neighborhood: Marina Green to Presidio
Elevation Change: Starts at 24’ and ends at 16’ (no significant peaks of valleys)
Stations (water/food/toilet): Water at approximately the 4.8mile mark
Best Spot for Family/Support: Any place along the Marina Green is beautiful
Mile 4 has a ...
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The San Francisco Marathon Mile 5 STATS
Neighborhood: Park Presidio
Elevation Change: Starts at 16’ and ends at 7’ (no significant peaks or valleys)
Stations (water/food/toilet): Water at approx. 4.8mile mark
Best Spot for Family/Support: Any place along Chrissy Field
Welcome all SF Marathon runners and spectators to ...
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The San Francisco Marathon Mile 6 STATS
Neighborhood: Park Presidio
Elevation Change: Starts at 7’, peaks at 110’ valley at 16’, peaks to 110’ end 60’
Stations (water/food/toilet): none
Best Spot for Family/Support: Swiss Warming Hut
Beginning at the West end of Crissy field this mile takes you past the Swiss ...
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The San Francisco Marathon Mile 7 STATS
Neighborhood: Park Presidio
Elevation Change: Starts at 60’, 1st peak 150’ valley 130’, 2nd peak 175’ end 2oo'
Stations (water/food/toilet): none
Best Spot for Family/Support: Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center/Lincoln
This national park, Park Presidio, at Golden Gate offers ...
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