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 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
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
An overhead view of one of the Castro neighborhood's intersection with rainbow pedestrian crossings

Running Through Pride: Explore San Francisco’s Castro Neighborhood!

June in San Francisco is synonymous with Pride, a time when the city bursts into a rainbow of colors and celebrates the LGBTQ+ community's resilience and history–and the epicenter of the City’s LGBTQ+ community is the Castro neighborhood. Written by SFM Ambassador Scott Benbow Edited by Pavlína Marek Monuments of Memory Between ... More
Haight Street view of the stockinged legs hanging out of the window. Haight Street comes after the famous Alvord Lake Bridge during the SF Marathon.

Alvord Lake Bridge & Haight Street | SFM Ambassador Scott Benbow’s City Guide

The San Francisco Marathon is a city race, but much of the course lies in quiet parks on both sides of the Golden Gate Bridge. Because the race begins before sunrise, there aren’t too many spectators along the course for the first nineteen miles. That, however, changes once you run under the Alvord Lake Bridge onto Haight Street. Written ... More
A woman runs with her dog, a happy terrier

Best Friends: 5 Ways to Safely Run with Your Dog!

When I come back from my teaching job, there's nothing better than disappearing into the woods for a run. Actually, scratch that—there is one better thing. It's disappearing into the woods for a run with my dog. Her unwavering excitement to go running no matter the weather helps me get out even when I'd rather stay in, and that wagging tail ... More
A view of the Presidio Tunnel Tops and the Bay with blue skies above

Presidio Tunnel Tops and Field Station | SFM Ambassador Scott Benbow’s City Guide

The Presidio Tunnel Tops, a park at the 4.5-mile mark of the San Francisco Marathon, opened to the public in 2022 and has become a popular destination. On a clear day, the views of the Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Marin Headlands are breathtaking. On a cloudy, cold, or rainy day, Tunnel Tops provides fascinating indoor activities for ... More
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How to Return to Running after the Winter Break in 6 Simple Steps

Returning to running after the holiday season can feel like going on a mountain run in flip-flops. The festive period brings joy, celebrations, and often a break from our regular running routines. This pause is natural—your body and mind need and deserve the rest. After all, even bears hibernate, and like most things in nature, they enter a ... More
A runner is running across and away from a 2025 sign on a road, running towards the rising sun, starting work on his New Year Goals

Run Your Best Year Yet: Inspiration, Goal-Setting & Strategies for 2025 Success

Happy (almost) New Year! We hope that you're going to enjoy the celebrations because soon, it’ll be time to start training again. After the Holidays and, hopefully, lots of good-quality rest and recovery, you might be ready to head out of the door once more. January 1 is also the prime time for New Year resolutions; what will your 2025 look ... More
Two runners are out on their cold-weather winter run. They're smiling and enjoying the snowy landscape. Build healthy winter habits that go beyond performace!

8 Ways to Conquer Cold Weather And Run Safely Anywhere, Anytime

As we head into the second—and definitely colder—half of winter, many runners might be struggling to keep up with their routines. And while a lot of them take the opportunity to enjoy some much-needed deep rest, there are as many of us who want to keep running and enjoy everything the season has to offer; bad weather and all. For those of ... More