This year’s event will be held Saturday, Feb. 28, at the historic State Theatre in Modesto. We will be showing A Long Run, featuring Bob Anderson, who started Runner’s World magazine at the age of 17. The film follows Anderson’s pursuit of 50 races in a year, covering 350 miles, averaging a sub-7 minute mile…
When you’re over the age of 30, running marathons can bring many benefits that are often not the case when you’re younger. Whether you’re aware of the advantages or not, they do exist, and is exactly what I’m going to be going through in this article. Sit back, relax, and enjoy reading some of the…
There comes a time when couples will experience tension in their relationship. Being with one person can pose new difficulties unheard of by those who may be single… but they do exist. For some, relationship counseling may be beneficial; for others, not so much. In any case, those who take their relationships seriously usually go…
As your body begins to age, you may notice you aren’t as ‘able’ to train as much as you were when you were in your 20s (or younger). That’s not to say you should quit running at all (quite the opposite, actually), but slight adjustments to your training pattern should be considered, especially as some…
The Surgical Artistry Modesto Marathon (SAMM) is seeking 8 influential runners in California to represent our 2015 Race! Applications open Monday, October 13, 2014 All applications are due Friday, October 31, 2014 Ambassador Perks: Complimentary race registration Official SAMM ambassador gear Profile hosted on the SAMM website Potential for additional perks for SAMM…
We have finalized the label for the finisher’s wine bottle. Check it out. All full, half and half-relay runners 21 and over receive a bottle of this special wine.
Did you have a great run at this year’s Modesto Marathon? Maybe you qualified for Boston or set a new PR? There’s no better way to commemorate that special day than with an official race poster. For a limited time, 2014 Modesto Marathon posters are available on eBay. At just $5.00 each, this is an…
Hello! I cannot believe it has taken me a week to write this email, and for that, I apologize. I’m not sure where to begin so I will just speak from my heart and tell you how great each and every person involved in this race is! I have been overweight most of my life.…
A bit over 2 hours into the Expo and things are hopping. So much energy in the building.
[youtube]https://youtu.be/m–pM2xeaLs[/youtube] See everyone at the SAMM Expo!
The great thing about ShadowChase is that when help is needed, members really come through. Such was the case as last night’s Modesto Marathon bag stuffing night. With 3500 runner bags needing to be filled, we needed an army of volunteers. Over 80 club members took part over 2 working shifts. 4 days until the…
It was May 24th, 2013, my first day of summer vacation after graduating 8th grade, when my alarm rang at five thirty in the morning. I got up, got dressed, and I laced up my brand new shoes and prepared for my one shot at history. I had decided that I could attempt to break…