Join NOW before it's too late! The 18-Week Training Program begins on March 20th.

Benefits inlclude: Three group workouts per week, a day by day training schedule, discounted race registration, Race Day Hospitality, certified coaches, social events, training swag, access tom the Members Only website, and more!

Programs are offered in San Francisco and the East Bay.  It's cheaper than joining a gym, and more fun too!

Upcoming Information Sessions:

• March 9th @ 7pm- Presidio Sports Basement
• March 15th @ 7pm- REI Berkeley

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Registration is now open for the Runner's World Challenge at The San Francisco Marathon™ in 2010. The Runner's World Challenge is an exclusive opportunity to be coached by Bart Yasso, Runner's World's Chief Running Officer, train with the Runner's World editors, and get advice from their experts on training, nutrition, and injury prevention. In addition to all the benefits of the online training plan, you'll get a race entry and VIP treatment on race weekend including perks like private bathrooms, race-day bib pickup, free post-race massage, special bag check, and access to VIP areas near the start and finish lines.

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Register for one of our events during the month of March and you will be entered to win a REFUND on your race registration, PLUS a free race registration for a friend! 

We're almost 18 weeks away, now's the perfect time to start training for the Full Marathon! It's also the perfect time to register before prices increase in April.  Be smart - start your training and register before April for lowest pricing. Registration is currently open for all events.  Register early, sold out in 2009.

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Sam, a father and marathon runner from Southern California, was on a run one day when a crazy idea came to him.  As a father of a child with autism, he had been struggling with what to do to help this cause.  Sam decided he would run 60 marathons in one calendar year to raise money for "Operation Jack".   That day he began planning for a journey that he hopes will raise $100,000 for Training for Autism in honor of his son Jack.

But Sam wasn't always a marathoner, or even a runner.  In fact, he was overweight, a smoker, and in poor health.  For his 30th birthday, his wife bought him an iPod in hopes of getting him to walk to improve his health.  Sam's life was forever changed when he began running and quickly figured out what his legs were capable of.  Now, 5 years later, he has run over 35 marathons and 2 ultramarathons.  With 13 marathons already completed this year, he has 47 left to accomplish his goal.  His secret?  "I'm just a guy doing it", he says.  "Sometimes I am tired, but it's nothing compared to what my son goes through every day". 

So what does a typical week look like for this marathon maniac?  Mondays are usually a few miles easy for recovery, Tuesday is a rest day, Wednesday he will run between 6-12 miles, and Thursday and Friday about 4-6 miles each.  Sam tries to travel as late on Saturdays as he can to just about make it to the Expo but still spend time with his family.  Sundays are usually Race Day, and he flies home immediately to be home for dinner.  He works full time, drops his kids off at school at 7:30 in the morning every day, and never breaks his Thursday lunch date with his 4 year old daughter.  His son Jack, just 6 years old, is in constant therapy and has very limited speech and has severe social anxiety.  Sam hopes his journey will make a difference in the lives of many children struggling with the same disorder.

If you want to help raise money for Operation Jack, The SF Marathon has chosen Operation Jack as a Cause to Run Official Charity.  For more information on how to Race or Train for Free while fundraising for this cause, please visit our website.

Help fundraise for Operation Jack

Where should I stay to be close to the Start/Finish Line?

Several of our Hotel Sponsors are offering discounted room rates Race Weekend.  Our Official Hotel Sponsor is the Hyatt Regency Embarcadero located at Market St and Steuart St.  Other Hotel Sponsors within walking distance to the Start/Finish Line. 

How should I get around in the city?

There are several transportation options listed on our website.  Options for shuttles and carpooling will be available.  If you're local, we will also have a Bike Valet on Race Day if you choose to ride your bike to the start line. 

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New Merchandise is on sale at www.runningwell.org! Visit the site to get your Official 2010 Merchandise. Just in: Headsweats Hats and Visors, Plush Blankets,  "In Training" Technical Tees, and more!  As more merchandise arrives, it will be posted online so check back often. 

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Easy way to Go Green with your family, school, running team, or at the office:

• Collect Wrappers of Granola Bars, Protein Bars, Energy Bars
• Send to TerraCycle
• TerraCycle reuses wrappers to create new products
• TerraCycle pays you for each wrapper collected
• Use Money to fundraise or give back to a Green Initiative

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