Episode 131: Claire Green is having a (10,000) moment (s)

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This week, we’re sharing our conversation with Claire Green, a member of the Peninsula Distance Club, Tracksmith Amateur Support Program athlete, and substitute math teacher. Claire had a breakout 10,000 race at the Sound Running meet back in March – her first crack at that distance. We talk about balancing training with a full-time job. From winters on the treadmill in Milwaukee to racing sub-32 in her first-ever 10,000m, she’s redefining what it means to pursue personal excellence with joy, self-awareness, and community support. Claire will be competing in the 10,000 meters at the USATF National Outdoor Championships on Thursday, July 31st. Some highlights from our conversation: ❄️ Treadmill miles and mental training—what winter in Milwaukee taught her about focus and flexibility ⏱️ Swore she’d never run a 10K… until she ran a sub-32 in her first-ever attempt on the track 🧠 How she trained her brain as much as her body to handle the longer distance 😌 Comparing the 5K to the 10K—why the former is all pain and the latter is all flow 🎓 How her NCAA experience centered joy and intrinsic motivation rather than pressure and performance 🏃‍♀️ Building her relationship with running through family, coaches, and donuts at Nike Cross Champs 💬 “There was not a second of the race where I doubted what I was doing in that moment.” 👕 The power of a Tracksmith Amateur jersey—feeling part of a team without having a sponsor 📞 How a cold call to coach Dena Evans led to joining Peninsula Distance Club, a team of “the kindest, hardest-working people” she’s ever known Follow Claire on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/claireggreen/?hl=en] and Strava [https://www.strava.com/athletes/33269355]. You can find us on Instagram and Twitter @runnersofthebay [https://twitter.com/RunnersOfTheBay] Check out our website www.runnersofthebay.com and send us an e-mail at runnersofthebay@gmail.com. Music is California by The Spectacular Fantastic. Mixing and editing by Brian Walters at Singletrack Sound.

Episode 132: Trail 101 - Explore the Dirt(ier) Side of Running!

We’re back with a special episode highlighting Trail 101, a free community event happening Sunday, February 22nd at 9:00 AM at Sports Basement Presidio, created by Matt Forsman of Sasquatch Racing [https://sasquatchracing.com/] and Run Club SF [https://sanfranciscorunningclub.com/]. Trail 101 is designed for trail-curious runners—especially those coming from the roads—to demystify trail running and show that trails aren’t just for ultras. 🌉Matt shares the inspiration behind the event, what attendees can expect (shoe demos from different brands, a DJ, raffle prizes, and a curated trail run with ~3-mile and ~6-mile options), and why connecting with local race organizers is a key part of the trail community. He also talks about how the current running boom has impacted run clubs and races, and how trail running can support both mental health and road performance. 🎽We hear from Victor Ballesteros of Victory Sportsdesign [https://www.victorysportdesign.com/] and race director of the Tamalpa Headlands 50K [https://www.headlands50k.com/], who shares his personal story—stepping back from running, finding support through community and volunteering—and how his Western States experience led to designing durable, modular drop bags and other gear. 🦮 Next we meet Jennifer Tobits, a board member of The Animal Run [https://www.theanimalrun.org/], recaps running the Monterey 50-miler put on by Inside Trail with her dog Gertie. She also shares her training approach and goals to attempt Orcas Island 100 in 2027—potentially the first official 100-mile finish with a dog. She talks about how she found running later in life, built a Bay Area community through Run Club SF [https://sanfranciscorunningclub.com/] and Canicross [https://www.facebook.com/CaniCrossUSASF/], and why the Bay’s trail access makes it such a special place to explore. ⛰️ Finally, Craig Schmidt of Inside Trail Racing [https://insidetrail.com/] talks about his path from road and collegiate running to trail racing, and his pivot from corporate health and wellness into race directing in 2022. He shares how Inside Trail supports the local community through volunteers, trail stewardship efforts, and approachable event experiences, along with practical advice on trail etiquette and how trails and road training can complement each other. Trail 101 - Explore the dirt(ier) side of running [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trail-101-explore-the-dirtier-side-of-running-registration-1859296097679] Sunday, February 22, 2026 9am - 12pm Sports Basement Presidio 610 Old Old Mason Street San Francisco, CA 94129 You can find us on Instagram @runnersofthebay [https://twitter.com/RunnersOfTheBay] Check out our website www.runnersofthebay.com and send us an e-mail at runnersofthebay@gmail.com. Music is California by The Spectacular Fantastic.

16. feb. 20261 h 54 min

Episode 131: Claire Green is having a (10,000) moment (s)

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