Written by Shellin Chuong, 2015 Berkeley Half Marathon Ambassador
If you are currently training for a half marathon, you are probably juggling many responsibilities. We runners are a busy bunch. With keeping a consistent training schedule, balancing work demands and family plans, it becomes difficult to […]
Written by Stephanie Laska, 2015 Berkeley Half Marathon Ambassador
Stephanie Laska works as a Medical Sales Representative for a Global Pediatric Nutrition Company. She has worked in pharmaceutical sales in the Monterey-San Luis Obispo communities in addition to the Central Valley. Stephanie holds a Masters in Education from UC Santa […]
Written by Stephanie Davies, 2015 Berkeley Half Marathon Ambassador
Stephanie Davies is a 46 year old mother of three who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. A runner for 29 years, Stephanie brings experience and unwavering passion to the sport of running. Stephanie is deeply rooted in the running community […]
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve partnered with the Applied Materials Silicon Valley Turkey Trot to offer a new 2015 race challenge: the Berkeley 2 Silicon Valley Challenge (because, we know you love running in the Bay Area, and you are always looking for your […]
Since its inaugural year, The Berkeley Half Marathon has aligned with local non-profit organization, Berkeley Public Schools Fund to support programs that enrich educational opportunities throughout Berkeley.
Over the past two years, runners and community members have supported the Berkeley Public Schools Fund through fundraising associated with The Berkeley Half […]
Written By Meg Gudgeirsson, TSFM Ambassador
As a runner, I’m always looking for new challenges. Can I run a distance faster? Can I run a longer distance? Can I tie two of my favorite cities and running events together? The SF/Berkeley Challenge let’s me accomplish that last one! When […]
Written By Joel Goyette, BetterDoctor
With the Berkeley Half Marathon just weeks away it’s likely your metabolism is in hyperdrive as a result of stretching and strengthening every muscle in your body.
Last week Registered Dietitian Sarah Koszyk shed light on the role of pre- and post-workout snacks as powerful tools to […]
Written by Sarah Koszyk
Race day is coming next month! We are excited to run the Berkeley Half Marathon on November 24th and fly through the streets. You have already been running and training for the event. As you start to increase your mileage and distance, you’ll need to stay […]
Written by Sarah Koszyk
Hydration is necessary and water is essential for life. Up to 60% of the human body is comprised of water. We need water to balance our system, lubricate ourselves, assist with internal chemical reactions, regulate body temperature, and much, much more. Muscles are also comprised of […]
Written by Sarah Koszyk
Adequately fueling yourself before and after a workout is important for optimizing recovery, increasing energy, and controlling hunger. Whether you work out in the morning or the evening, make sure to have a pre-workout snack.
Many people aren’t accustomed to eating a snack before a morning run […]
