Running on Greens: Plant-Based Nutrition from a Vegetarian Runner

I eat more in tune with what my body is telling me, and less on looking at the scale or counting calories. And I'm supplying my body with the best fuel to stay strong, healthy and injury free.

You never forget how to ride a bicycle, but a unicycle is another matter: Balance & Proprioception

Together, balance and proprioception are vital to a runner’s forward movement and the prevention of injury.

Knowledge vs. Knowhow

Fitbit Ambassador Dean Karnazes explains that while analytics have great potential, a runners must understand the difference between knowledge and know how.

Respect the Distance

Contributed by Stephanie Laska, a 2016 Ambassador for The Biofreeze San Francisco Marathon Last month I ran my first of four marathons scheduled for 2016. I had three goals going in: Place in my division (Check! Second place Athena) Improve my time and PR (Check! By 6 smokin’ minutes) Finish strong (Definitely NOT­­ Ended up in ...

How I fit it all in – Six simple tips for runners on a busy schedule

Jason Hakes is a 2016 Ambassador for The Biofreeze San Francisco Marathon. He shares his personal thoughts about running on his blog at Restlessrunner.com. It’s a Wednesday morning and I am up with the sun. I am dressed in my running clothes, sipping some coffee and mentally preparing for the day. It will be mere moments before the first ...

Aspire to a constant state of movement: Life is training and training is life

“Aspire to always be moving – in a constant state of movement – and not compartmentalizing training and life. Life is training and training is life,” says Fitbit Ambassador Dean Karnazes. But how can the typical 9 – 5’er incorporate this philosophy into his or her life when there are emails to send, meetings to attend and ...

A Day in the Life: My Daily Nutrition Guide

Contributed by Kristine Ciardello. Kristine is a 2016 Ambassador for The Biofreeze San Francisco Marathon. You know those shirts that say “Will Run for Brunch” or “Run Now, Feast Later”? Those were made for me. I also may have taken some creative liberties on the actual verbiage of the shirts - but, you get the point. I’ve ...

Train Together: The Benefits of a Running Group

Contributed by Stephanie Davies, a 2016 Ambassador for The Biofreeze San Francisco Marathon. Stephanie Davies created a local women's running group, We RUN the Bay. About We RUN the Bay: We are approximately 140 members strong ranging from members in Colorado to Los Angeles.  Based on the Peninsula, we make our presence known at various ...
Train Together, Race Together, Finish Together

The Loneliness of the Distance Runner (Is a Myth)

Contributed by Erin Garvey, 2016 Ambassador for The Biofreeze San Francisco Marathon. People often ascribe some element of martyrdom to running. It doesn't really seem to matter if you're going for a little jaunt around your 'hood one morning before work or putting in hours upon hours (and miles upon miles) during training for a half, ...
Love of the Running Buddy

The Love of the Running Buddy

Contributed by Kristine Ciardello and Cassie Pisone Tis’ the season for love. All kinds of love. Love of your life. Friend love. Puppy love. And the love of running. It’s real, y’all. And even more real? The love of the running buddy. I mean who else do you get to talk about your pre, mid and post run fueling with? Who ...