December Volunteer Winners

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Happy Holidays! My name is Gabriela Guerrini and I am the new volunteer coordinator for the 2013 Surgical Artistry Modesto Marathon. Last year, I ran my first half marathon and benefited from the experience so much, I decided to take on a larger role in helping the marathon succeed. I am captivated by the energy the marathon brings to Modesto, in addition to the amount of people we see running and walking in town, it is inspiring. If you’ve run a race or have volunteered at one, you know the excitement it … [Read more...]

Sports Injuries: Prevention and Treatment

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Sports injuries can stop your marathon training fast. To increase your chances of running your best race at the Modesto Marathon, you need to know how to prevent getting hurt. If you do get injured, you need to know how to recover as quickly as possible to get back out on the road. The Modesto Marathon Medical Coordinator, Dr. Vance Roget M.D., shares his fast knowledge and experience in the field of sports injuries. Dr. Roget is a sports medicine specialist practicing here in Modesto (a great person to see … [Read more...]

Your Motivation

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It's been about six weeks since we started this journey! We have enjoyed sunshine, beautiful weather, new knowledge, new running shoes, and new friends. Some of you are beginning to adjust to this new path you're on; you take steps daily toward a healthier active lifestyle. It's not training just for today; it's training for a lifetime. As the weather starts to turn cold and the sky is sometimes gray, the mileage starts to increase, rain drops may be falling on your head, the busy holiday season is upon us and … [Read more...]

Top 10 List of Why to Run the Modesto Marathon

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If you live nearby, no one will lose your luggage. If you live nearby, you can sleep in your own bed, and for at least an extra hour. It is cheaper not paying for planes, trains, and automobiles (and hotels). We guarantee good pre-race food, motivating lecture, and interesting Expo. We guarantee a flat, fast course (and Boston qualifier, for the fast runners). We train adults and teens for safely finishing (half or full marathon). You will find an excellent variety of post-race services (including … [Read more...]

Set the Course Record and Get Paid

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We love to see records off. So much so that we are offering a cash prize to any runner who can set a new SAMM course record. Imagine running the race of your life and receiving an extra $500 for the effort. Even if you don't have a record setting marathon in you, having elite athletes competing for the record will make for an exciting finish to watch. Current Marathon Records Male course record set in 2012 is Clyde Behunin 2:32:46 Female course record set in 2011 is Michelle Meyer  2:52:25 We're … [Read more...]

Halloween Fun Run a Huge Success

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This year's Halloween Fun Run was a huge success. The participants had a great run and we saw a lot of creative costumes. Best of all, over $1000 was raised for Teens Run Modesto. What a tremendous way to start this year's program. Check out photos from the day: … [Read more...]

Free Food at Fuzio

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That's right, free food at Fuzio in downtown Modesto. All you need to do is register early for the Spirit of Giving Run. Come down this Saturday to Fuzio, register for the race and enjoy free appetizers and a coupon for a future meal. Heard Our Radio Spot? This event is going to be so much fun that it is being spotlighted on local radio. Check it out: Spirit of Giving Registration Drive Radio Spot What Registration Drive for 3rd annual Spirit of Giving Jingle Bell Run & Walk When Saturday … [Read more...]

Halloween Fun Run

Halloween Fun Run

Halloween is fast approaching and so is our Halloween Fun Run. This informal 5K and 10K event is a great way to get into the spirit of the holiday and support a great cause. Proceeds of the day will sponsor Modesto youth in the Teens Run Modesto program. No need to pre-register, just show up on race day. Only $10 to participate. Get creative with your costume and you could win a prize.  There will also be drawings and a silent auction for giant pumpkins. Saturday October 27, 2012 East La Loma … [Read more...]

Buy Yogurt, Support Teens Run Modesto

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Do you love frozen yogurt? Of course you do. Why not enjoy this guilty pleasure while helping a great cause? Enjoy any tempting treat at the Yogurt Mill this Tuesday, October 16th. 20% of your purchase will be donated to Teens Run Modesto. The offer is good all day (10:00AM-10:00pm) at either of the Yogurt Mill's 2 locations. The only catch is YOU MUST PRESENT THE FUNDRAISING FLYER. Download that flyer here: So treat yourself to a tasty frozen yogurt and help keep Modesto youth on the right … [Read more...]

Save Money On Your Next Pair of Running Shoes

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Unlike past years, the Surgical Artistry Modesto Marathon will be offering different incentives in the coming months to encourage early registration for the race. This week is one amazing incentive. Every person who comes down to OnTheRun to register for the race this Saturday afternoon will reason a huge discount from OnTheRun! This goes for all 3 races, the marathon, half marathon or 5K The Discount $15 off any purchase of $50 or more spend $100 you get $30 off your purchase and so on Use … [Read more...]

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