4 Tips to Take the Plunge from a 10K to a Half Marathon

Contributed by Amelia Wood, a 2017 Ambassador for the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon. Ready to take the distance plunge from 10K to half marathon but don’t know where to start? Have no fear! This runner’s dilemma can be easily solved using organizational tools you already have in your toolbox: research, planning, and of course, the ... More

5 Reasons to Take on the SF/Berkeley Challenge

Contributed by Stephanie Laska, M.Ed. Stephanie is a 2017 Ambassador for the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon. What is the San Francisco - Berkeley Challenge you ask? We challenge you to consecutively run any distance of The Biofreeze San Francisco Marathon and any distance of The Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon and earn a FREE, ... More

3 Tips for First Time Half Marathoners

Contributed by Erin Garvey, a 2017 Ambassador for the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon. People flock to running for all types of reasons. For some, it’s about a getting a daily dose of endorphins, putting them in a good mood all day long; for others, running is about weight loss, weight management, or being an anchor in a healthy and ... More

5 Tips to Make Your Running More Social

Contributed by Erin Garvey, a 2017 Ambassador for the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon Running is an incredibly adaptable and diverse activity, and I think these qualities are what make it so appealing to so many people. You can choose to run very short and very fast sprints around your community center track; you can choose to “go ... More

2017 Post-Workout Recovery Tips from Muscle Milk

Stay in race shape and kick off 2017 with this guide on post-run recovery from Muscle Milk. If you've taken a break from running since the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon in November, this is a great time to resume your training and maintain your motivation. Plan ahead. After an intense workout, you should be replenishing your body ... More

Give for Good: Canned Food Drive at Packet PickUp

Since our inaugural race four years ago, Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon has partnered with Berkeley Public Schools Fund to raise crucial dollars for educational grants that enrich classrooms throughout Berkeley. You'll see lots of Team Schools Fund runners out on the course on race day. Currently, there are 45 team members raising ... More

#GUforit – Which Energy Chew Flavor Do You Prefer?

Vote for the GU Energy Chews flavor you want on-course. More

Pre-loading Electrolyte Stores for Race Day

You know you need to hydrate during training and on race day, but that may not be enough. One area of hydration that has gotten a lot of attention recently is pre-loading (or topping off) your electrolyte stores. There are two main benefits to pre-loading: 1. topping off magnesium/calcium stores Magnesium and calcium work together to ensure ... More

Fundraiser Spotlight: The Johnston Family Runs for The Berkeley Public Schools Fund

Since its inaugural year, The Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon has aligned with local non-profit organization, the Berkeley Public Schools Fund, to support programs that enrich educational opportunities in Berkeley schools. The funds raised by the Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon runners for the Schools Fund have supported ... More

Three Top Long Training Runs in Berkeley

Looking for new training routes are we lead up to The Biofreeze Berkeley Half Marathon on November 20th? Here are three of our picks for road runners in Berkeley. More