Get out your IPOD running list, suck down a GU packet, hydrate with water or electrolyte beverages and pump up those endorphins. That’s right folks – this Sunday July 25th is the SF Marathon and Half Marathon, one of the biggest races of the year for runners. 2010 is a record year for enrollment, with [...]
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SF Half Marathon – Run hard and leave your excuses at the Start Line
Posted in Pao Fit, Races, Running on July 22, 2010 | 4 Comments »
Muddy Buddy Race – Get Dirty
Posted in Pao Fit, Races, Running on June 9, 2010 | 3 Comments »
The Bay area is a racer’s dream. Every weekend athletes have a multitude of events to choose from. Whether it’s a triathlon in Silicon Valley, a half marathon that takes you across the Golden Gate Bridge, a 199-mile team race from Napa to Santa Cruz, or the infamous Dip Sea run, one thing is for [...]
The Runner’s High and Playlist
Posted in Health, Pao Fit, Running, tagged half marathon, Pao Fit, runner's high, running playlist on January 23, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Run hard. I believe that wholeheartedly. I make a rule never to run less than 4 miles. I honestly think it’s a waste of time because usually my body is still ramping up between mile 3 and 4, so why stop then? I don’t believe you get the full benefit of a run unless [...]
North Face Endurance Challenge – “Run Your Self Doubt into the Ground”
Posted in Outdoors, Pao Fit, Races, Running, tagged Hikes, Pao Fit on December 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
You may remember reading the SF Tao of Pao post about the North Face Endurance Challenge in Marin Headlands a month ago (http://sftaoofpao.com/2009/10/28/north-face-endurance-challenge-dec-5th/). Well, my friends, the time finally arrived and yesterday’s 10K option was the kick in the butt I needed to initiate race season. Backdrop for the race? The Marin Headlands, one of [...]
“Lyon” on the Floor after Lyon Street Steps
Posted in Health, Outdoors, Pao Fit, Running, tagged Pao Fit on November 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’m not a huge fan of doing stair workouts, but I will admit, a good one kicks your a** and is great for building up endurance, punching up your cardiovascular workout, or curing a hangover. Any person who lives in the Marina, Cow Hollow, or even Russian Hill has heard of the challenge/torture device known [...]
North Face Endurance Challenge – Dec 5th
Posted in Outdoors, Pao Fit, Races, Running, tagged Pao Fit, San Francisco on October 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Time to ramp up the training. North Face Endurance Challenge will take place on December 5th. With the Marin Headlands as the backdrop for this race, get ready for significant elevation change, majestic views of the Bay and San Francisco, and an a**-kicking workout. If you know me, you know I love a good challenge. There are multiple [...]
