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Congratulations from Gatorade!

running_na — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:14:56 GMT

Gatorade congratulates you on a job well done! As you recover from the Nike Women's Marathon and look to your next race, be sure to continue using Gatorade Recover 03 to help promote muscle recovery after your runs and workouts. Research shows that carbohydrates, along with 10-20g of protein, within 30-60 minutes after exercise can help promote muscle recovery until an athlete's next meal.

Thanks for visiting us at the Expotique. Please accept our sincere apologies that some runners did not receive their mid-race tracking calls, due to technical difficulties caused by the inclement weather on the course on race day.

Ladies First

running_na — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:00:15 GMT

I have to admit, heading to Cali to hang out with 20,000 women who all love to run sounded pretty good to me from the start. Toss in a couple of Nike's brightest young track stars, a marathon legend, and a killer course, and you had enough to make this RunReporter's head spin.

2010 marked the seventh annual Nike Women's Marathon in San Francisco. I was a first-timer, and the incredible energy around this event made my first trip to the City by the Bay one I will never forget.

In the days leading up to the race, Nike set up shop in Union Square in the heart of downtown San Francisco. The Expotique was unlike anything I had ever seen: ladies gearing up for both the full marathon and the half were treated to free smoothies, foot massages, and PowerSongs to get them ready for race day.

Aside from meeting tons of incredible women, I also had the chance to meet and talk with U.S. track elites Nick Symmonds and Shannon Rowbury. Nick and Shannon are both mid-distance pros who represented the U.S. team in Beijing, and both are coming off huge years on the track. They helped prep the runners all weekend with advice and tips, and even joined me for a couple laps around Union Square to show off the new Nike+ GPS app for the iPhone. Luckily, they went easy on me.

I teamed up with the Nike Field Reporter, Gevrina Seferaj, for all the weekend's festivities. Gevrina is interviewing inspiring athletes and blogging about her experiences for Nike Women all year long. We served as honorary emcees for a special college dinner, where Nike and Hurley celebrated all the California college girls that were tackling the course. Gevrina was an athlete at UCLA, so she was super excited to give some love to all the Bruins running.

Race day was absolutely crazy. This might have been the only time in my life I was excited to hear my alarm go off at 4:30 AM. The start line was already buzzing when we arrived, and it's safe to say that nobody living above Union Square was getting much sleep. Droves of women, some running the distance for the first time, descended upon the square to get loose for their big run, and when 7 o'clock hit the party was on. Seeing the excitement on the faces of thousands amazing women, all running for a great cause, made it hard to stop smiling.

I got to catch all the runners again at the 11.5 mile mark, where Nick and Shannon joined me for some mid-race motivational cheers. I suspect that not too many women can say they were cheered on by two Olympic athletes during a race. Despite some blustery winds and rain, the racers were in great spirits, giving us waves, big smiles, and urging on their friends. The race finished right along the Pacific, and the view made for a picturesque end to an incredible run through the hills of San Francisco. Finishers who braved the elements were not given your run-of-the-mill medals, since this is the Nike Women's Marathon after all! So naturally, they eschewed mundane hardware in favor of custom race day Tiffany & Co. necklaces handed to them by Bay Area firefighters in tuxedos.

Despite all the fanfare, the star of the show was still the inspiration for the race, Joan Benoit-Samuelson. The legendary marathoner was everywhere in the days leading up to the race, talking about what drives and inspires her. Joanie just set another marathon record in Chicago last week and jumped in the U.S. 10k championships the following day! But that didn't stop the ageless wonder from joining in on the fun on Sunday; she ran with her daughter Abby, and the mother-daughter duo took the challenging course in stride. Joan is the complete embodiment of Nike's "There is no finish line" mantra, and in the last few weeks she has single-handedly altered my concept of "peak years."

Her spirit is truly at the heart of the event, which has now helped raise over $105 million for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. There were only a handful of men who hopped in the race, but I was pretty jealous of the few who did. Tiffany necklaces and chocolate aid stops aside, there is no race quite like this one anywhere in the world!

Join the Nike+ NWM Race Day Challenge

running_na — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 00:36:46 GMT

Sync your half or full marathon run between October 17th and October 24th to be entered to win!

On race day, there will be only one winner. But by joining the 2010 NWM Race Day Challenge on nikeplus.com, you'll have the opportunity to win just for syncing your run! Any registered participant of the NWM who runs with Nike+ and syncs their race day run before Sunday, October 25th will be entered to win a weekend for two at the 2011 Nike Women's Marathon. So charge that iPod, slap on that SportBand, and queue up that PowerSong, because you don't have to be the fastest in this challenge to win!

Click here to join the Challenge.

The 2010 NWM Expotique

running_na — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:37:35 GMT

Welcome to year seven of the Nike Women's Marathon Expotique! Race day is just a week away, but before you meet us at the start line, you'll need to visit us at the Expotique in Union Square, San Francisco. Here's a sneak peek at what we've got lined up this year. Trust us - you won't want to miss any of it!

WHAT: The Nike Women's Marathon Expotique, an energizing and inspiring three-day pre-race event.
WHO: All runners MUST attend and pick up their race day bag, bib and chip. Don't worry, we've got some fun along the way.
WHERE: Union Square, San Francisco (Powell St. at Post St.).
WHEN: Thursday, October 14, 4pm – 8pm*; Friday, October 15, 10am – 8pm; Saturday, October 16, 8am – 6pm.

*Join us on Thursday for Ladies Night presented by Safeway, our signature kick-off event. Enjoy complimentary wine, appetizers, and blended pomegranate margarita smoothies. Hear from Olympian Shannon Rowbury. And we'll have live fashion shows, games, raffles every hour, and more!

STEP INSIDE, AND SEE WHAT WE'VE GOT GOING ON!

PACKET PICK-UP
Don't forget to bring a print-out of the registration confirmation that you received on Tuesday, September 28th, along with a photo ID. When you check in, you'll receive your runner goody bag, bib, chip, bag check sticker and a shuttle bus transportation sticker, if you purchased ahead of time. Questions? Check out our FAQ here.

Make sure to grab a Start Bracelet on your way out of the Packet Pick-Up tent. Start Bracelets are color-coded to match your race-day pace and your Start Line corral, so you'll know where to line up on race morning.

NIKE TENT
Once you have your race materials, head over to the Nike tent where you'll find the Nike+ Headquarters, Gait Analysis, Swift Bra fittings and more!

NIKE+ HEADQUARTERS
_Check out the latest in running technology with the Nike+ GPS App for iPhone
_Vote for your PowerSong – the winning PowerSongs will be played at the Start Line and on course
_Register for the NWM Race Day Nike+ Challenge for a chance to win a FREE entry into next year's NWM
_Talk with Nike experts to find out how Nike+ can give you a push

GAIT ANALYSIS
_Watch your run in slow motion on the video screen in front of you
_Find out from a Nike expert the right fit and best shoe for you
_Trial the LunarEclipse+, the latest in our Dynamic Support line

SWIFT BRA FITTINGS
_ Find out how Nike can support you from head to toe
_Receive a gift with purchase at NIKETOWN SF after your fitting at the Expotique

FACEBOOK UPDATES
_Create an account to stay in touch with family and friends via real time Facebook updates
_Let your fans know when you cross the Start Line, 5K, 15K, 35K and Finish Line

HURLEY
_See the latest in denim and try on your perfect fit
_Purchase your jeans at Macy's and receive free customization

PARTNERS

_TNT Lounge: Learn more about how you can join to help this great cause
_Safeway: Blend your own smoothie at the Smoothie Revolution
_Cole Haan: Treat your feet with a foot massage
_Kaiser: Let your mind go with a Zen massage, and Ask an Expert while you're at it
_POMx Tea: Take your pic at the photo booth and get a tea sample
_JetBlue: Sit back, relax and enjoy the Course Preview video
_Gatorade: Pick which athlete's voice you want to hear with a pre- and post-race phone message
_LUNA: Make yourself an I RUN TO BE sticker
_PowerBalance: Hoping to hit your goal time? No need to go it alone. Sign up and meet your 2010 race day pace team
_eat.shop: Hit up the concierge for SF's best

To see a full race weekend schedule, click here.

For additional race information, visit our FAQs.

October Training

running_na — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 23:00:16 GMT

With fewer than three weeks to go until the Nike Women's Marathon, it's definitely countdown time. Get psyched, because all of your hard work will pay off in less than a month. All the long runs you've endured will be worth it when you PR on race day. To keep your momentum at full throttle, our NWM mobile unit will continue to hit up running clubs throughout the Bay Area to offer you training runs all the way through the first day of the Expotique. We'll end with a grand finale training run at NIKETOWN San Francisco on Wednesday, October 13th at 6PM.

Friday, October 1 @ 5PM*
Road Runner Sports
1125 Industrial Rd
San Carlos, CA
*This is a Ladies' Night. No scheduled run.

Saturday, October 2 @ 9AM**
Running Revolution
1664-B Soquel Drive
Santa Cruz, CA
**The run will NOT be at the store. Meet at the Parking Lot at the corner of 41st & Portola Dr., Santa Cruz.

Sunday, October 3 @ 10:30AM
Lombardi Sports
1600 Jackson St.
San Francisco, CA

Thursday, October 7 @ 6PM
Fleet Feet
354 Merchant St
Vacaville, CA

Saturday, October 9 @ 8:30AM
Nike Running Bay Street
5664 Bay St
Emeryville, CA

Tuesday, October 12 @ 6:30PM
Road Runner Sports
1125 Industrial Rd
San Carlos, CA

Wednesday, October 13 @ 6PM
NIKETOWN San Francisco
278 Post St
San Francisco, CA

Click here to download the October training schedule as a PDF.

Race Day On-Course Support

running_na — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 23:17:09 GMT

Running a marathon or a half marathon can take its toll on your body, so we're going to help you the entire way with fully supported aid stations. Read on for info, and be sure to check out the course map here.

To keep you hydrated, we've stocked all aid stations along the course with Safeway Refreshe water and Gatorade Endurance Formula. Need something more substantial? Look for LUNA® Bars and/or CLIF BLOKS products at miles 8.7, 18.5, 19.8 and 24.

AID STATIONS
Mile 2 (Safeway Refreshe water only)
Mile 3.5
Mile 5
Mile 7
Mile 8.7*
Mile 10.5
Mile 13
Mile 15.2
Mile 17
Mile 18.5*
Mile 19.8*
Mile 22
Mile 24*
Mile 25

All of the above will have Safeway Refreshe water and Gatorade Endurance Formula

*LUNA® Bars and/or CLIF BLOKS products

Yes, there's even more. Grab an orange slice at mile 8.2 at the Kaiser Permanente Thrive Mile, and get that blood sugar up at the runner-favorite Ghirardelli Chocolate Mile, located at mile 12 for half marathoners and mile 22 for full marathoners.

Good luck!

Race Day On-Course Entertainment

running_na — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 23:04:03 GMT

We know the mind games runners play on long runs, so we've lined up over 65 course entertainment locations at this year's Nike Women's Marathon to keep you motivated during every mile of your race. Check out the course map here and read on for a peek at some of the highlights.

The Oakland Interfaith Choir will be first up, at mile 1.5. Decked out in robes and rocking fresh Nikes, these singers will wow you with their soulful sounds. Now that's starting your race with inspiration and hope!

You can't miss the Parkour acrobats at mile 2.2 as they defy gravity with their incredible ground rolls and precision jumping. We've got some of the world's best Traceurs and Freerunners running (and jumping, and rolling) right next to you.

We know you like to move, so check out the Rock Force Dance Crew as they rock out at mile 5.5.

Further down the course, the Blue Devils drum line will kick off the Safeway Express Lane at mile 10.5 for half a mile of energy and cheering, ending with DJ Zita, who'll keep you grooving to the beat.

Even with all these on-course entertainers, we haven't forgotten about your family and friends. We've set up Cheer Stations along the course - sixteen to be exact - for your loved ones to shout your name and keep you motivated.

If your supporters want a real treat, send them to the Safeway Marina (mile 4), POMx (mile 4.5), Kaiser Permanente (mile 8) JetBlue (mile 14) or Power Balance (mile 17) cheer stations where they can snack and drink, compliments of these race partners.

There's so much going on, we don't want to spoil all the surprises. Just be ready to run!

Ghirardelli Chocolate Mile

running_na — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:44:30 GMT

The Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is proud to partner with the Nike Women's Marathon again this year. Join us at this year's Expotique and on the course for our "Chocolate Mile" where we will sample our famous individually wrapped SQUARES(TM) chocolate.

For over 150 years, Ghirardelli has focused on making chocolate while continuously perfecting its quality and delivering an intense chocolate experience. To achieve excellence, we're one of the only chocolate manufacturers who control every step of the manufacturing process. From selecting only the highest quality ingredients to adhering to exacting standards maintained in the chocolate-making process, we ensure that you're rewarded with the highest quality and richest chocolate products.

While you're in San Francisco, please visit our Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shops.

Ghirardelli Square - Ice Cream and Chocolate Manufactory

900 North Point St.
San Francisco, CA 94109

415.474.3938

Union Square Chocolate Shop
42 Stockton St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
415.397.3030

For more information, please visit www.ghirardelli.com.

NWM Gear Is Here

running_na — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:38:48 GMT

The wait is over! Get ready for two special shopping events – Nike Women's Marathon branded gear will make its debut at Nike Running Stanford on Wednesday, September 22, and at Nike Running Bay Street on Friday, September 24. We'll kick things off at both locations at 6PM and go for a short run at 6:30PM. After the run, you can look forward to refreshments and live beats – our DJ will be spinning while you shop this exclusive collection.

Power Balance Pace Leader Tips

running_na — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:26:47 GMT

Worried you'll go out too fast or too slow? Need someone experienced who you can trust to help you press on when you're ready to slow down? You've already put in the weeks of hard training. We're here to ensure that you hit your goal time! To make sure you'll have a killer race at this year's Nike Women's Marathon, we've created pace groups based on goal finish times. With fourteen different pace groups available, there's no doubt you'll find a pace group that's perfect for you.

Pace groups will be available for finish times of: 3:40, 3:45, 3:50, 4:00, 4:05, 4:10, 4:15, 4:20, 4:30, 4:45, 5:00, 5:15, 5:30 and 6:00.

After you determine the pace group that's right for you, check out some fun facts about our pace crew:

_All Pacers have run at least 3 marathons - one has run 115
_One pacer has qualified for the Olympic Trials
_One pacer won a marathon, including beating the guys!
_Several pacers are Ironman finishers
_One Pacer raised $35,000 this year for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

You're not required to join a pace group, however the camaraderie of a group could help you get through the tough times and keep you on track to hit your goal. To learn more about the Power Balance pace groups, stop by the Power Balance booth at the Expotique to discuss your pace plan. To learn more about our Pace Leaders, check out their tips for running in their group:

3:40 GOAL FINISH TIME (8:24/Mile)
Pacer Jen
Be confident in your training and try to relax during those early miles. Soak in the cheering fans. Introduce yourself to someone else in our group. Have fun!

3:45 GOAL FINISH TIME (8:35/Mile)
Pacer Meg
I do not walk through water stops. Make sure to bring GU or some type of nourishment to aid you throughout the marathon. I take GU at mile 13 and 19, but most people require more. Practice eating GU or whatever you plan to eat on marathon day during your training runs, so you will know how your body will react. Do not over train. If you have run 16-18 miles, you will more than likely be able to do a marathon. Running too many high mileage training runs tends to overwork your body and break it down prior to the marathon.

3:50 GOAL FINISH TIME (8:47/Mile)
Pacer Lauren
I like to talk to each person in my group - find out where you are from, how long you've been running, how your training went, what your goals are. I love it when we have a small little beehive running together and all socializing. But if you are more apt to just tuck in the back and not say a word, that's fine too. I'll try to encourage you with a smile.

3:55 GOAL FINISH TIME (8:58/Mile)
Pacer Carolyn
Don't underestimate 26.2... PREPARE, both physically and mentally.

4:00 GOAL FINISH TIME (9:10/Mile)
Pacer Emily
Say hi and please feel free to carry my sign. It's fun.

4:05 GOAL FINISH TIME (9:22/Mile)
Pacer Theresa
Remember that it's all about going against your natural urges. Hold yourself back at the beginning when you're feeling good, and push yourself to keep the pace as you begin to get tired toward the end.

4:10 GOAL FINISH TIME (9:33/Mile)
Pacer Amy
Relax. Let the pace-groups focus on your goal time. All your energy should be focused on a great and rewarding experience. We'll have fun along the way and encourage you when you need it. Remember, the difference between a runner and a jogger is an entry blank, so stick with us and we'll cross the finish line together!

4:15 GOAL FINISH TIME (9:44/Mile)
Pacer Lisa
I run with the joy God gives me. I think we are given the choice every morning as to which attitude we are going to carry with us through the day. I choose happiness and joy, I love it when I am surrounded by a group of runners who share that same opinion. So join me, bring jokes that make an 8 year-old laugh, smile, and we'll have a great day out there!

4:20 GOAL FINISH TIME (9:55/Mile)
Pacer Deb
I pace for the gratification of helping someone reach their goal.

4:30 GOAL FINISH TIME (10:18/Mile)
Pacer Queen Kathryn
Pace per mile is generally consistent, but I'm an effort-based pacer. Uphills may be slower and downhills faster so that perceived effort is consistent.

4:45 GOAL FINISH TIME (10:52/Mile)
Pacer Jennifer
Come with some funny jokes, some good stories, and song suggestions.

5:00 GOAL FINISH TIME (11:27/Mile)
Pacer Leslie
Goals for the event is a good way to stay focused on the job at hand. My job is to keep you on an even pace and remind you to fuel and hydrate - your job is to trust in your training, run, and have fun.

5:15 GOAL FINISH TIME (12:01/Mile)
Pacer Vickie
You'll have your own personal cheerleader who will do everything she can to get you across the finish line in your goal time, hopefully with a smile on your face and lots of wonderful memories to hold onto.

5:30 GOAL FINISH TIME (12:36/Mile)
Pacer Sharon
If it's your first marathon, be modest in your finish time goals.

6:30 GOAL FINISH TIME (14:00/Mile)
Pacer Jim
We have fun as a group and the energy of the group will help sustain you through the race. Ask me about my "Six Secret Tips Guaranteed To Improve Your Marathon Performance."

Pacer Jim is the Course Closing Pacer and will line up at the rear of the starting zone. When he crosses the finish line at 1:30 PM, the race will officially be over. Even though the course may remain open after Pacer Jim passes the line, if you hope to cross the finish line before 1:30 -- and thus to become an official race finisher -- you must stay ahead of Pacer Jim.

Coat Donation

running_na — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 19:00:57 GMT

We all know how it goes... It's chilly at the starting line. Then twenty minutes later, you're sweating up a storm, and now you've got your long sleeve shirt to carry with you for another 24 miles. Fear not, Nike Women's Marathon Coat Donation to the rescue! You can bundle up for the start of the race and then be free to shed those hoodies and fleeces at Mile 2. We've arranged with the Homeless Prenatal Program (HPP) that ALL clothing you choose to leave at Mile 2 will be donated to this non-profit organization whose mission is to break the cycle of childhood poverty. HPP empowers poor and homeless San Francisco families, particularly mothers motivated by pregnancy and parenthood, to transform their lives. So, while you're doing what you love on the course, your generosity will benefit many families off the course. It warms our hearts to keep everyone toasty, except our runners after Mile 2!

To learn more about the Homeless Prenatal Program, go to homelessprenatal.org.

Nike+ Nike Women's Marathon Mobile Challenge

running_na — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:45:10 GMT

You've seen them at training runs. They've cheered you on. They've pushed you to be your best. And after months of roaming the streets of San Francisco together talking about splits and PRs, the time has come for Jason and Blake to confront each other - in the ultimate Nike+ NWM Mobile Challenge! Blake and Jason need your help in deciding who the stronger runner is, so pick your man. Are you Team Blake or Team Jason? Join the challenge and sync your runs to show your support!

To join a team, you must create an account or log into nikeplus.com. Search for the Nike+ NWM Mobile Challenge and choose to be on either Team Blake or Team Jason. After every run between September 13 and September 27, sync your runs and your miles will be included in your team's total mileage. The team with the most miles after 2 weeks of the Nike+ NWM Mobile Challenge wins! All runners on the winning team will be entered into a drawing for a chance to purchase a race entry into the SOLD OUT Nike Women's Marathon this October 17, 2010. We'll award ONE HUNDRED runners from the top team with this coveted prize! Don't wait, sign up now!

Click Here to sign up for the Nike+ NWM Mobile Challenge.

Click Here to visit us on Facebook and get the inside scoop on the team that's winning.

Course Pacing

running_na — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:09:14 GMT

All your months of training are finally paying off as you start to think about your finish at this year's Nike Women's Marathon. Beyond the Tiffany & Co. Finisher's Necklace, the Nike Dri-FIT Finisher's t-shirt, and all the stretching, massages, and entertainment, nothing compares to the achievement you will have just completed! And we'll be there to celebrate you.

This year, runners will have 6.5 hours to complete the Nike Women's Marathon.* To help you keep on pace, check out our Pace Points chart. The chart shows you what time you'll need to be where in order to be an official race finisher.

Click here to download a PDF of the Pace Points chart, to keep you on pace at this year's race.

Click here if you want to learn more about the Power Balance pace groups on race day.

*Official finish pace time is 14 minutes per mile and the finish line will close at 1:30pm. If runners do not keep this pace and fall behind the 14 minutes per mile, depending on their location, they will either be picked up and transported to the finish line (mile 8) or they will be asked to move to the sidewalk.

September Training for Nike Women's Marathon

running_na — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:00:55 GMT

With just over six weeks until this year's Nike Women's Marathon, we're sure your training has you looking sexy and strong! Keep your momentum and harness that enthusiasm as we head into the home stretch!

The NWM mobile unit will continue cruising the San Francisco Bay Area, visiting the best running clubs from Santa Cruz to Sacramento. You'll find your training partners, Jason and Blake, at the times and locations below.

Click here to download the September training schedule as a PDF.

And don't forget to sync your Nike+ NWM long runs with us! NWM and Safeway will return to San Francisco and Danville in September to bring the training runs to you.

Click here for dates, times and locations.

For our runners outside the Bay Area, you can use Nike+ to create your very own Nike Women's Marathon training program!

Click here to find out how.

Wednesday, September 1 at 5PM
Fleet Feet Santa Rosa
111 3rd St
Santa Rosa, CA

Thursday, September 2 at 6PM
Fleet Feet Menlo Park
859 Santa Cruz Ave
Menlo Park, CA

Friday, September 3
NWM Mobile @ 3PM
Run Starts @ 6:30PM
Athletic Soles
49 Petaluma Ave N
Petaluma, CA

Saturday, September 4 at 8AM
Fleet Feet Stockton
6541 Pacific Ave
Stockton, CA

Tuesday, September 7 at 6PM
Sierra Running Company
9447 N Fort Washington, Suite 106
Fresno, CA

Wednesday, September 8 at 6PM
Forward Motion Sports
432 Hartz Ave
Danville, CA

Thursday, September 9 at 6PM
Napa Running Company
942 Main St
Napa, CA

Saturday, September 11 at 8:30AM
Nike Store Bay St
5664 Bay St
Emeryville, CA

Sunday, September 12 at 8AM
NWM Safeway Training Run
420 Front St - Danville Town Green
Danville, CA

Thursday, September 16 at 6PM
Road Runner Sports Concord
1975 Diamond Blvd.
Concord, CA

Saturday, September 18 at 8AM
NWM Safeway Training Run
Marina Green
At the corner of Marina Blvd & Webster St
San Francisco, CA

Sunday, September 19 at 8AM
Fleet Feet Aptos
26 Rancho Del Mar
Aptos, CA

Wednesday, September 22 at 6:30PM
Nike Running Stanford
6 Stanford Shopping Center
Palo Alto, CA

Friday, September 24 at 6:30PM
Nike Running Bay St
Emeryville, CA

Saturday, September 25 at 10AM
Fleet Feet San Francisco
2076 Chestnut St
San Francisco, CA

Sunday, September 26 at 9AM
Forward Motion Sports
432 Hartz Ave
Danville, CA

Wednesday, September 29 at 6:30PM
NIKETOWN San Francisco
278 Post St
San Francisco, CA

Thursday, September 30 at 5PM
Road Runner Sports Concord
1975 Diamond Blvd
Concord, CA
Ladies' night

Summer Training for the Nike Women's Marathon

running_na — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:00:44 GMT

With all the miles you've logged so far, there's no doubt you know EXACTLY why you run! And with just over two months to go until the Nike Women's Marathon, our focus is on what you love - training volume! Our long runs are getting longer and our total running per week continues to climb, so with the added stress on our bodies, it's important to stay alert to remain injury-free. That means giving our bodies some time to rest and recover. After all, we're running more, but we're not getting more hours in the day to recover! So, let's be smart about training and rest when our bodies tell us to.

As we increase the distance of our runs, it's also important to hydrate! Drink water or a sports drink before, during, and after exercise to avoid dehydration (our favorites are Safeway Refreshe Water and G Series Pro Endurance Formula It can also reduce your body's ability to recover from the run and to rebuild your carbohydrate stores. Staying hydrated: we'll all drink to that!

Our NWM mobile unit is still cruising around to running stores in San Francisco, so join us for one of our training runs. You'll find our training partners, Jason and Blake, at the times and locations below.

Click here to download the August training schedule as a PDF.

This month, sync your Nike+ NWM long runs with us! We've partnered with Safeway to bring training runs back to San Francisco and Danville.

Click here for dates, times, and locations.

For our runners outside the Bay Area, you can use Nike+ to create your very own Nike Women's Marathon training program!

Click here to find out how, or download one of Coach Jay's NWM training plans using the links below:

Half Marathon - Beginner
Half Marathon - Intermediate
Marathon - Beginner
Marathon - Intermediate

Wednesday, August 4 at 6:30PM
Nike Running Stanford
6 Stanford Shopping Center
Palo Alto, CA

Thursday, August 5 at 6PM
Fleet Feet Vacaville
354 Merchant St
Vacaville, CA

Saturday, August 7 at 8AM
Fleet Feet Davis
615 2nd Street
Davis, CA

Sunday, August 8 at 8AM
Safeway Training Run
Danville Town Green

Wednesday, August 11 at 6PM
Forward Motion Sports
432 Hartz Ave
Danville, CA

Thursday, August 12 at 6PM
See Jane Run
5817 College Ave
Oakland, CA

Thursday, August 13 at 5:30PM
See Jane Run
3480 Blackhawk Plaza Circle
Danville, CA

Saturday, August 14 at 9AM
Transports
1559 Solano Ave
Berkeley, CA

Sunday, August 15 at 7AM
Fleet Feet Sacramento
2311 J St
Sacramento, CA

Tuesday, August 17 at 6PM
Sierra Running Company
9447 N. Fort Washington, Suite 106
Fresno, CA

Thursday, August 19 at 5PM
Road Runner Sports
1975 Diamond Blvd
Concord, CA

Saturday, August 21 at 8AM
Safeway Training Run
Marina Green
At the corner of Marina Blvd & Webster St
San Francisco, CA

Sunday, August 22 at 9AM
Forward Motion Sports
432 Hartz Ave
Danville, CA

Tuesday, August 24 at 6PM
Road Runner Sports
1125 Industrial Rd
San Carlos, CA

Wednesday, August 25 at 6PM
NIKETOWN San Francisco
278 Post St
San Francisco, CA

Thursday, August 26 at 5PM
Lombardi's Sports
1600 Jackson Street
San Francisco, CA

Saturday, August 28 at 10AM
Fleet Feet San Francisco
2076 Chestnut St
San Francisco, CA

Tuesday, August 31 at 6PM
Fleet Feet Pleasant Hill
45 B Crescent Dr
Pleasant Hill, CA