Don’t be fooled by what you (don’t) see on this medal - I did not, in fact, run The San Francisco Marathon. I had planned to run it as a long run as part of my fall marathon build but my back did not cooperate. Instead, I ran the Alexi Pappas 10K, finishing it in 49:43 to get it done in just under 50 minutes. If you know me, you know I wasn’t happy with the time but you know what makes me happy? Pliny.

San Francisco, as seen on my walkabouts and runs, and from my hotel.

Dinner at Four Kings | @fourkings__.

Lunch at ⭐️ Kin Khao | @kinkhao.

Lou Seal is a wonderful mascot and it was a fun time celebrating his induction into the Mascot Hall of Fame.

That said? Mr. Met is the best mascot.

Came to Oracle Park to see the New York Mets take on the San Francisco Giants and got to see a Polar Bear soar for a game-saving catch to end the game.

San Francisco, as seen on my walkabouts and runs, and from my hotel.

A wonderful 36 hours split over two overnights, eating and drinking my way through San Francisco.

New Year’s Day Brunch at ⭐️ Hilda and Jesse | @hildaandjessesf.