San Francisco Marathon

San Francisco Marathon

Post by Mary Burns Prin » Wed, 24 Jan 1996 04:00:00


I ran it a couple of years ago, and it was a nightmare.  Now, things may
have improved.  The course itself is sort of hilly, as you would expect,
but there are alot of flat places.  You have to get to the start 2 hours
before it begins, and it is FREEZING.  You are happy to start running to
warm up.  The next bad part I remember is running along the ocean.  We
were running against this wind, and it was killing us.  Then there is this
long strip where we just run about 2 1/2 miles, and then turn around.
After the race there was nothing to eat and only water and watered down
gatorade mixed in a trash can.  It must be getting better, but I would
check it out before committing.  There are plenty of nice marathons out
there.  St. George is one of my favorites.  I guess if you want a summer
marathon and want to go to San Francisco, then that is the one, but be
prepared for anything.  Don't go for a PR...
 
 
 

San Francisco Marathon

Post by hopp0.. » Wed, 24 Jan 1996 04:00:00

I'm planning to run the S.F. Marathon this summer, but I don't anything
about the course.  Can anyone share their insight with me????  I'm from
Minnesota, and need to know what type of training would be most useful.

Thanks!

 
 
 

San Francisco Marathon

Post by Lori J. Ults » Mon, 05 Feb 1996 04:00:00

: I'm planning to run the S.F. Marathon this summer, but I don't anything
: about the course.  Can anyone share their insight with me????  I'm from
: Minnesota, and need to know what type of training would be most useful.

: Thanks!

I have a friend who's planning on running too and is familiar with the
Bay Area. Would you like her e-mail? Get back to me and I'll check with
her in the meantime if it's ok to give address.