Runners new to the racing scene generally select minimally challenging venues their first time out.But not Kimmy Fung, who is set to run the Giant Race half-marathon on Saturday.
“I wanted to challenge myself,” said the San Francisco native, explaining why she opted to register for the 13.1-miler rather than either the 5K or 10K distances.
“I don’t know. I just want to push my body.”
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When Peter Hass of Orinda collapsed at the finish line of the Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Half Marathon and 5K Fun Run on Sunday morning, witnesses said that it took nearly 30 minutes for any response from paramedics.Many runners say that amount of time is “inexcusable” given the number of participants. Race producers, though, say proper medical staff was on hand.
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