Resources

Here are some links to various running resources:

A Beginner's Guide to Outdoor Running and Exercise - the title says it all, from Leslie M.

Benefits of Running - health benefits of running (and 10+ tips for beginners), from Jacky A.

Best Walking Shoes - reviews of the best shoes for walking, from Laura R.

GPS & Other Running Tech. - whole bunch info for runners (inc. beginners), from Sarah R.

Guide to Healthy Running for Kids - by Sophia J.

Hiking Clubs in the San Francisco Bay Area - list of over 50 local hiking clubs, organizations and resources

How to Start Running - tips for beginners and joggers who want to start (and continue) running, by Kelly R.

Live Well, Finish Strong - good local running coach, Bree

Marathon Training - how to prepare for the NYC marathon (& others), from Anna.

MidPeninsula Open Space Preserve - local trails

Runner's Essentials - from water bottles to shoes, from The Hastings Center.

RunRepeat - reviews, by runners, of all kinds of running shoes, from Sadi K.

Road Runner Sports blog - shoes & gear, training exercises, videos, and other tips & tricks that are beneficial for PARCers

Run100s - information on ultra-marathons

Running in the USA - calendar of up-coming events within 100 miles of SF

The Schedule - another directory of races

SFTrails.com - 2015 Trail Racing Calendar for the San Francisco Bay Area

Sterling Coaching - coaching by PARC member, Brian

Sweat Tracker - yet another directory of local running events, this one looks quite complete and is easy to use

Trail Stompers - comprehensive online guide for trail running and hiking in the San Francisco Bay Area

Training Tips for Marathons - tips for beginners of the half- and full-marathon

Triathlon Resource Guide - swimming, cycling and running, from Stacey

Wilderness First Aid - knowledge and ability to effectively address injuries, illnesses, or emergencies outside of modern facilities, out in the wild, from Suzanne M.

The Wired Runner - reviews of shoes, GPSs, hydration packs, etc., from Ben D.

If you have any suggestions for additions, changes, deletions, etc., please contact Stan Jensen, PARC Membership Coordinator.