Meet the second runner we’ll be following along as he trains with @clifbar for CIM, @therealmattduffy: Hi there, I’m Matt Duffy and this will be my 3rd CIM and 6th Marathon! I last ran CIM in 2015 and tore my plantar fascia at mile 22, I was able to finish in a PR of 2:21:02 but the injury sidelined me quite a bit over the next year. My goal at CIM is to get as close as possible to my previous marathon best and set myself up on a path to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Trials. It should be a fun 9 weeks of hitting the pavement once or twice a day, and it’ll definitely leave me feeling exhausted but the starting line is now, not at Folsom. Looking forward to sharing my training with everyone, please tag me in any comments and I’ll personally reply

by | Sep 27, 2017 | Instagram

“Sacramento is a wonderful city to run in, but recently I have escaped to the hills for training runs. This offers a challenge for my body by adding new terrain and more elevation. When changing your environment, it is important to fuel properly. I find that CLIF Bars provide the carbohydrates my body needs for energy, along with a great taste! They are easy to pack so remember to carry an extra in case of emergencies out on the trails! You never know what you may encounter so it’s best to be prepared, and same goes for on the roads! Has everyone been testing out nutrition options in their training?” @that_runner_girl_goes

by | Sep 26, 2017 | Instagram

Our on course fuel for CIM will be provided by @clifbar, and with CIM training in full swing we’re going to be following along with 2 runners who are using @clifbar to fuel their training! Meet our first featured runner, @that_runner_girl_goes: Hello, Kristina here! I am super stoked to be training for the California International Marathon! I have been running casually since college and find that every year I become more fascinated with the sport itself and the social media world it has created. I love using Instagram because it allows me to use a snapshot to highlight my running experience and add insight to my training, while offering others in the community to contribute their experiences! Run one, run all! Let’s all help each other reach that finish line together

by | Sep 19, 2017 | Instagram