The runners are lined up at the start line of the Taipei Marathon

Why the Taipei Marathon Keeps Calling Me Back

Over the past two years, I’ve made a yearly pilgrimage back to Taipei during the winter holidays to run the Taipei Marathon. It’s no world major, but it’s one of my favorite marathons, and for good reason. It’s fast, flat, World Athletics certified, and easily one of the most organized road races I’ve ever done. It also ...
A close-up on a running shoe as the runner runs through mud, prompting him to wash his running shoes

How to Wash Your Running Shoes Without Destroying Them

Have you ever looked at your running shoes and thought about all the sweat, dirt, road salt, and mystery smells that have collected there over the weeks, months, and maybe years of use? Did it feel just plain wrong to put them on at some point? If your answer to either of this questions was a "yes," then washing them makes sense. Now, I'm ...
Fishermans Wharf os one of the great places where to eat after the San Francisco Marathon.

Ready, Set, Refuel! Where to Eat After the San Francisco Marathon?

You’ve run your race, now it’s time to refuel. Where to eat after the San Francisco Marathon? Whether you like a good burger, prefer some fresh oysters, or crave the best Japanese vegan food inspired by Zen Buddhist recipes, you’re in the right place in San Francisco. Dive into the food scene of the City by the Bay, dig in, and enjoy!...
Danae Andrea Labraña of Alice 97.3 poses after her run

Running for a Cause: Meet Danae, Fundraising for the SF Marin Food Bank

Did you know that you can run and do good at the same time? That's exactly what Danae Andrea Labraña is doing at the 2026 San Francisco Marathon. She's running the full marathon and fundraising for the SF Marin Food Bank. Danae is the Director of Marketing and Promotions for Alice 97.3. and an avid runner. The Who and Why R...
Runners run down one of San Francisco's famous hills

Flat Can Be Boring: Why You Should Be Excited For Those San Francisco Hills!

When San Francisco Marathon runners are asked what makes the race course unique to other races, they talk about seeing all the iconic sights in the city, the majestic experience of running across the Golden Gate Bridge, the views of the ocean and the Bay, the amazing San Francisco weather, and the fact that it’s the only full marathon ...
Bill Rogers wins the 1980 Boston Marathon

Experiencing the Boston Marathon from the Press Truck

I was born in a hospital about a mile from the Boston Marathon finish line, which I like to think gave me an early and permanent claim on the event, though I am sure the Boston Athletic Association has never recognized birthplace as a credential. By the time I got to high school and started running cross country and track, I had also started ...
A man runs at night along a lone road, overtraining

Overtraining: When You’re Doing too Much & How to Recover Without Losing Fitness

You’ve been so consistent. You’re hitting more sessions, adding extra miles, sneaking in bonus sets, and basically doing everything fitness culture tells you to do. And then it happens. Because fitness culture won't tell you about that one silent performance killer: overtraining. It affects about 10% of athletes undergoing intensive ...
Two runners laugh as they celebrate the end of their 5k

5 Cool Facts About the 5K to Bring to Your Next Race

Before every race, there's always that weird little window of time where everyone is standing around near the start area, pretending they’re chill, while secretly thinking about when they last used the bathroom. Have you ever thought it would be nice to have something to say about the distance you all are about to take on? Tons of people ...
The author with her kids prepared for a run in the rain, raising runners

Raising Runners: When Your Children Outrun You And Your Expectations

Early on in their childhood, I knew it was important to raise children who loved reading. Reading has always been the gateway to all learning for children. But what I never really thought much about was raising runners. This is an updated version of a post contributed by Dr. Lisa Marie Gonzales. Lisa and her twin daughters, Kennedy and ...

What it’s like to run Taiwan’s wildest trail race

The riverbed was one of the most technical sections, requiring constant focus to choose each step among uneven rocks, testing your terrain reading and precise footwork. A turn led me into the mountain trail. As I climbed, soaked in sweat, Mt. Dajian reappeared on my right, glowing under the sun. In that moment, I understood ...