Berkeley Half Marathon Mile-by-Mile Series: Mile Ten

Mile Ten is much the same, but who can have too much of a good thing. After you hook your u-turn you're going to generally head north along Frontage Rd. Soon into mile ten you'll have another water-stop, so if you're feeling parched now is your opportunity. As you head along Frontage, distract yourself from inevitable exhaustion by ... More

Berkeley Half Marathon Mile-by-Mile Series: Mile Nine

We're still heading south on Frontage. Really take this time to find your peaceful place, glancing out into the depths of the marvelous Bay. It's easy to forget its beauty and glory as its presence is too common in all our lives. Undoubtedly this is my favorite part of the race, soaking in the sounds of the waves lapping against the rocks, ... More

Berkeley Half Marathon Mile-by-Mile Series: Mile Eight

Oh boy... mile eight. Let me tell you about mile eight. Frankly it's a lot like the others, but maybe a little flatter, and bougier? Head left on 4th street and consider filling yourself up with your simple carb of choice, as it's most likely (on average) about 45 minutes from the last time you took in some calories. Unsure of which company ... More

Berkeley Half Marathon Mile-by-Mile Series: Mile Seven

Let's. Go. Runners. You're basically, basically, halfway there as we start our seventh mile on our strut through Berkeley. Keep heading down Gilman, taking note of Berkeley Natural Grocery on your left as you trend towards the Bart tracks. Don't get too excited now, but if you're looking for a place with a decent bottle of wine, crackers and ... More

Berkeley Half Marathon Mile-by-Mile Series: Mile Six

Mile six starts with you crossing The Alameda and continuing down Monterey Ave. This is a great opportunity to take a breath and take stock on your body’s condition. Don’t overstride or lock your knees as you gain speed on the downhill. The best thing to do this early in the race (yes, it’s still early), is settle in and let gravity do ... More

Berkeley Half Marathon Mile-by-Mile Series: Mile Five

Ok, mile five. You just hydrated, you’re about half way through your arduous climb, your mind has wandered off into some senseless game like counting lamp posts to gauge how far you’ve gone (is that just me?), and you’ve accepted the reality that is pain and suffering through uphill running – but this is what you’re here for, to ... More

Berkeley Half Marathon Mile-by-Mile Series: Mile Four

Keep heading west on University Drive, onto Crescent Lane, letting these roads carry you off of UC Berkeley campus and back into Berkeley proper. Enjoy this last little bit of downhill, taking advantage of gravity to shake out any tightness that’s been nagging you. After stepping off campus and getting back to the city, keep heading West ... More

Berkeley Half Marathon Mile-by-Mile Series: Mile Three

Mile two is through, so grab a sip of water from our friends at the Sports Basement Aid Station and then consider checking out their store off Milvia. While no longer underground, Sports Basement managed to set up shop in an historic Berkeley Landmark, the old ice-skating rink, Iceland. No longer frozen, at night you can still go take a peek ... More

Berkeley Half Marathon Mile-by-Mile Series: Mile Two

As we pass Oregon and head left and up Russel – YIELD TO TRAFFIC IN CIRCLE (that’s you, you’re the traffic) – kick it into low gear because you’re beginning about a mile’s worth of ascension. It’s less dramatic than a beautiful hike through the many paths of Tilden Regional Park (just in front of you as you head up Russel), but ... More

Berkeley Half Marathon Mile-by-Mile Series: Mile One

You Made It To The Berkeley Race Starting our Berkeley Half mile-by-mile, before the race begins, take a moment to appreciate the incredible achievement that is participating in a half-marathon; the long hours of training have culminated in this moment. Whether it’s your first race, or it’s become your weekend whim to take off on a ... More