Last year was very hectic for me. The reason for this is that in addition to working and running a few races, I was in the market for a home. There are a lot of moving pieces involved when buying a home, especially when you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, which is one of the hottest places to live (and the most expensive) in the country.I thought I would break down my search into a few posts,...
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Street Cred
We are finally getting the rain that we have needed for so long. It was kind of ironic for a while there; where the rest of the country were suffering with record low temperatures and snowfall, we were sitting over here, dry as a bone. I went to Tahoe in January and went HIKING. This never happens....
Strike Two
If you are planning on visiting the Bay Area this week, don't. You have probably heard about the BART strike, but in case you haven't, here's the low down. About a month ago, the workers of the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system went on strike because they thought they deserved higher pay.The BART workers are unionized, and according to sources, are requesting a 23% pay increase. According to the...
Mt. Diablo
By Rohat Fatih at 03:00
2013, Bay Area, Broski, Challenge, East Bay Parks, Family, Fitness, High Point, Mt. Diablo, Trekking
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Every time I do something physically challenging, it makes me think of my Dad.Dad -- Hiking the PCT(FYI: if it's factually challenging, Mom's the one. In fact, we call her Moogle because when you need an answer, you just call her and she will know!). He used to drag us up and down mountains, to the...
Virtual Weekend
By Rohat Fatih at 03:00
13 in 2013 Running Challenge, 2013, Bay Area, Races, Running, SF Bay Trail, Virtual Race
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This weekend I had a really great run along the San Francisco Bay Trail. This is 500 miles of shoreline trails around the bay. The trail doesn't go continuously the entire way; there are some gaps. The section I ran runs from Emeryville to Richmond with no gaps and is about 11 miles long. It's a really...
10 Days of Thanksgiving: Day 4 & 5
By Rohat Fatih at 03:00
10 Days of Thanksgiving, 2012, Bay Area, San Francisco, Thanksgiving, transportation, Where I Live
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I will be foregoing my weekly Fitness Friday post today for a continuation of the 10 days of Thanksgiving. Today we have number 4 and number 5 of the 10 things I am thankful for this year. 4. Where my Parents LiveI have posted about this a million times before, but the place I grew up is so beautiful....
10 Days of Thanksgiving: Day 1, 2 & 3
By Rohat Fatih at 03:00
10 Days of Thanksgiving, 2012, Bay Area, Brunch, Oakland, Restaurants, Running, Thanksgiving
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Lately, I have so many things going around in my head that I cannot make them settle coherently. This is good timing though, since last year I joined up with Lisa to do the 10 Days of Thanksgiving and it's about that time again! Like last year, I will not necessarily do one a day, but there WILL be...
Nike Women's Marathon
By Rohat Fatih at 03:00
2012, Bay Area, BQ, Fitness Friday, Marathon, NWM, Race Recap, Races, Running, San Francisco
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I got up at 5 to get on the bus to cross the bay. The bus terminal in San Francisco is about a mile from the race start, which is in Union Square. I decided to walk. I got to about 3 or 4 blocks from the square and it was a mad house. Of course that was just when I started to have to use the restroom....
Weekend Activities
By bayramcigerli at 03:00
2012, Bay Area, BQ, Family, Marathon, Marin County, Running, Santa Rosa Marathon, Sonoma County, Weekends
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Last weekend was a crazy busy one. The last weekends of summer are upon us and everyone is trying to cram everything in while they can! I had two great days with family and friend filled events on each one.Friday night included drinks out with friends at the Pier 23 cafe in San Francisco. They...
It's Causal
I have had a lot of questions lately about what form of transportation I use when I go into the city. I sometimes take the bus, sometimes the BART, but mostly I use the Casual Carpool (you can also take a boat if you are so inclined). People can understand the bus or the BART, but the looks I get when I tell people that I use the Casual Carpool are priceless. I mean, didn't all of our mothers teach...
Bad Bass Half
By bayramcigerli at 03:00
12 in 2012 Running Challenge, 2012, Bay Area, Brazen Racing, Fitness Friday, Half Marathon, Race Recap, Races, Running, trail race
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I've been having a bit of a "dry spell" race wise, but last weekend I barely squeaked out my July half marathon (#7) for the 12 in 2012 Running Challenge! The race in question was the Bad Bass Half in Castro Valley. It was put on by Brazen, which have put on two of the other races I have run this year...
Bay Area Ridge Trail
By bayramcigerli at 03:00
2012, Bay Area, Bay Area Ridge Trail, Hill Running, Running, Skyline Trail, trail running, Trekking
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Recently, I found out about a gem in my own back yard. Literally, it's about 3 miles from my house (in Oakland). In my book, that is walking distance (in case it's not, there is a bus). It's called the Bay Area Ridge Trail. It's 325 miles of trails around the San Francisco Bay, with a proposed future...
See Jane Run: Race Recap
By bayramcigerli at 03:00
12 in 2012 Running Challenge, Alameda, Bay Area, California, Fitness Friday, Half Marathon, Race Recap, Races, Running, See Jane Run
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First off, I am excited to say that I have a post up over on FITBLOGGER. If you get a chance, please go check it out! It's about running, naturally. _______And now, back to our regularly scheduled post. For all that I did have some cons for this race, the actual running of the race itself was pretty...
See Jane Run: Pros and Cons
By bayramcigerli at 03:00
12 in 2012 Running Challenge, 2012, Alameda, Bay Area, California, Half Marathon, Pros and Cons, Races, Running, See Jane Run
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This post could have also been named: What Was I Thinking?I prefer smaller races. There, I said it. By smaller, sometimes I mean less people and mostly I mean less commercialism. I don't mind not getting a t-shirt if it means I can feel like a person instead of a number. I don't mind the results being...
Then and Now: May
By bayramcigerli at 03:00
2012, Bay Area, California, Family, Friends, lists, May, Photos, Then and Now
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Another month gone by already. It seems like only yesterday when I was talking about how I couldn't believe it was May already. Today is my Dad's birthday! Happy Birthday Dad! Now for the Who, the What and the Where -- May 2011 vs. May 2012.The Who: In 2011:I spent some time in Australia with Mr....
Cinderella Trail Run: Race Recap
By bayramcigerli at 03:00
12 in 2012 Running Challenge, 2012, Bay Area, Cinderella Trail Run, Coastal Trail Runs, Fitness Friday, Hill Running, Race Recap, Races, trail race
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Last weekend, I ran the Cinderella Trail Run as half marathon number 5 of the 12 in 2012 Challenge. It was in Oakland about three miles from my house. The course ran through trails in both the Redwood Regional Park and Joaquin Miller Parks. This race, like the last trail race I did, was hosted by Coastal....
The Relay: Race Recap
By bayramcigerli at 03:00
2012, Bay Area, California, Fitness Friday, Hill Running, Napa, Race Recap, Races, Relay Races, Running, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, The Relay
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The Friday before this race, I was not sure what to expect. What I got was an experience very similar to traveling alone. You are by yourself, but you meet fellow travelers who are on the same path as you, and you become friends in minutes. Often, your paths only cross for minutes, or days, but you...