Ambassadors Archives

Five Secrets to Regaining Motivation to Run

by Honey Conroy | Oct 31, 2017 | Ambassadors

Contributed by Stephanie Laska, a 2017 Ambassador for the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon. So, you’ve had a dry spell – haven’t we all? Oh, and we are talking about running here! Maybe it’s been a few months (or years – gasp!) since you’ve hit the pavement, but I’m...

5 Common Half Marathon Mistakes

by Honey Conroy | Oct 26, 2017 | Ambassadors

Contributed by Kelli Hashimoto, a 2017 Ambassador for the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon. It’s less than one month until the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon and it is almost time to start thinking about race day. As you start thinking about race day...

Advice to Bounce Back from a Bad Race

by Honey Conroy | Oct 24, 2017 | Ambassadors

Contributed by Briana Ottinger, a 2017 Ambassador for the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon. I’ve been a runner for over 6 years and in that time I have completed several 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and triathlons. I’ve had races go well, finishing with shiny PRs and...

How to Improve Your Mindset While Running

by Honey Conroy | Oct 10, 2017 | Ambassadors

Contributed by Erin Garvey, a 2017 Ambassador for the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon. While there are tons of people who love running, there are probably many more who absolutely despise it. When I hear non-runners talk about their disdain for the sport, more often...

3 Ways Running Changed My Life

by Honey Conroy | Oct 5, 2017 | Ambassadors

Contributed by Amelia Wood, a 2017 Ambassador for the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon. Throughout my seven years of running, many of my friends and family members have wondered what inspires me to continue to lace up my shoes. I should first mention that I was not...

Top 3 Places to Run in the East Bay

by Honey Conroy | Oct 3, 2017 | Ambassadors

Contributed by John Lee, a 2017 Ambassador for the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon. One of the best things about training for a race is the opportunity to explore one’s local surroundings by foot. I usually drive to work or to Trader Joe’s the same way every time,...