Modesto Marathon Full, Half, 10K & 5K Sunday, March 24, 2024 Register Now COURSE MAPS & ACCESS POINTS Familiarize yourself with our course and find the best spots to spectate by downloading these PDF maps. Course Map PDF Download a copy of the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K race courses. VIEW COURSE MAP Spectator…
This week, stay hydrated, be cautious about what you eat (think healthy), and stay healthy with lots of hand washing and avoiding sick people. Later in the week, lay out every item you need for race morning (shoes, shorts, socks, gels, hydration pack/hydration supplement, etc. etc). Pin your bib to the front of your shirt…
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Vicky King of Salida wasn’t supposed to be running the Surgical Artistry Modesto Marathon on March 18. She was supposed to be home with her hubby, celebrating 34 years of wedded bliss. But when she couldn’t find a marathon she wanted to do about the same time, she got the blessings she needed from her…
Congratulations! Whether you realize it or not, you have inspired people with your commitment to you marathon goal! What’s next for you? We hope your commitment to a healthy and active lifestyle is just beginning. First, you get to rest for a bit. By Wednesday or Thursday, you can start with light, easy running–about 1-3…
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With just 20 days until the Modesto Marathon, it’s finally time to “taper.” I want to share the following article with you so that you’d understand just exactly what tapering means. (source: www.runnersworld.com) The final 3 weeks are the most important in any marathon-training program. Here’s everything you need to know and do leading up to…
Clothing… There’s a saying…”Cotton is rotten.” It applies to your running clothes (even your socks)! No cotton! For your clothing, look for items that are marked “dri-fit,” or “moisture wicking.” The fabric is NOT cotton. These types of fabric pull moisture away from your body and then it dries quickly. While you won’t be absolutely…
Were you confident you’d repeat as winner this year? Absolutely not! I knew of three competitors that had faster PR’s than me. My training was ahead of last year but I thought at best I would run 2:40. I thought the winning time would be a few minutes faster, 2:37 or so. I am glad…
What made you enter the Modesto Marathon? How did you hear about it? I discovered the Modesto Marathon online on https://www.runningintheusa.com/ and saw that it was a fast, flat course that was relatively close to my home in San Francisco. I thought that this marathon would be a perfect final long training run for the…