SFRRC Club Ambassadors

ALFONSO

 

Alfonso joined SFRRC in 2017 to train for his first marathon in New York City. After joining the club Alfonso realized that it’s more fun, more exciting, and more efficient to run in our gorgeous city by the bay with running friends than alone. We are better together. 

Since then, Alfonso has run dozens of races from 10Ks to 15Ks to half marathons and marathons. Saturday early mornings, track Tuesdays, and Thursday runs are the highlights of his week. Alfonso finds incredible fulfillment in the camaraderie of SFRRC… being surrounded by so much positive energy, friendly people, and an inclusive community that welcomes all runners, no matter how fast or slow, experienced, or inexperienced, competitive, or non-competitive. Please come join us at SFRRC! The people, community and club are the welcoming, fun, and friendly!

ALISA

 

A native of Vancouver, British Columbia, Alisa has been a member of SFRRC since 2018!  She has been passionately involved with the Club as a runner, volunteer, and the recent past Director of Social Media/Marketing on the Board. Alisa's love of running began when she was a sprinter in middle and high school. She didn't try distance running until much later and completed her first half marathon shortly after moving to San Francisco. She has since been hooked and has completed 7 marathons, 39 additional half marathons, and a host of other distance races.

 

What Alisa loves about SFRRC is the runner camaraderie along with the variety of club runs and fun events. Always inspired by her fellow run buddies, she is truly appreciative of the Club's wonderful volunteer leaders. When asked why she loves the sport, she will tell you that it makes her feel connected and alive. As a soon-to-be 25-year cancer survivor, to her, running represents health, vitality, and most of all, gratitude. As part of our 2024 Ambassador Team, she is excited to share her passion for both the sport and the Club with the running community!

ANGELIKA

Angelika started running casually after college, signing up for local 5K and 10K races in Los Angeles and Orange County. She then progressed to half marathons, and eventually had a goal of completing a marathon. Angelika moved to San Francisco and quickly discovered the city's vibrant running community. With her marathon goal still in the back of her mind, she joined SFRRC to find a supportive group that would help her achieve it.

Through SFRRC, Angelika trained for the SF Marathon alongside new friends she met through the club. SFRRC’s Saturday Long Runs were one of her favorite parts of the experience. Through these weekly runs, she was able to prepare for her marathon, but more importantly, it gave her a unique way to explore San Francisco on foot. She was able to explore the beautiful parks, run along the beach and the waterfront, run the hills, appreciate SF’s gems like the golden gate bridge, the sutro tower, the victorian houses, all while covering the city’s 7x7 mile landscape, one run at a time. After the Saturday long runs, she loves getting pastries and coffee as a reward. Since joining SFRRC, she was able to run 2 more marathons with the help of the club. Looking ahead, her goal is simple: to keep running and stay healthy and injury-free.

ANNE

ANTOINE

 

A Paris native, Antoine started running right after his civil service in Martinique, a long while ago. He joined SFRRC in 2023  having moved to from New York to San Francisco in November 2022. Antoine found the Club to be a very friendly and supportive community. Antoine takes part most weeks to track on Tuesday evenings, an unofficial run to Ocean Beach on Thursday, and the club run on Saturday in the 11 minutes per mile group. Occasionally the trails runs too..

Antoine ran 5 New York City marathons, and is now signed up for CIM 2026.

Antoine is also a grandpa and needs to keep fit to be able to watch his grandkids.

CHRIS

I grew up in the South Bay, where my dad got me into running as a teenager. After years of running casually, I joined SFRRC in 2022 to train for my first marathon, the San Francisco Marathon, and quickly got hooked. I appreciate how diverse and welcoming this club is for runners of all ages and experience levels. My favorite club events are the Tiburon runs, Saturday long runs, and morning Track Tuesday workouts. If you are new to the club, my biggest piece of advice is to not be afraid to say hi or ask for help. Everyone here is so friendly and willing to share their experience.

ELIZABETH

JEAN

Jean joined SFRRC in January 2022. She appreciates the camaraderie and motivation of the Club and learning new routes across the City.

Jean grew up playing soccer and tennis, and started running longer distances after she graduated from Tulane and moved to Washington, DC. Her first marathon was the Marine Corps Marathon. Now she has done 14 marathons and a 50k. She hopes to run Boston one day so that she is no longer the black sheep of her family (of runners)!

LISA

Lisa discovered running by training and completing a half marathon for charity 20 years ago, which was a life-changing experience. She joined SFRRC in 2007 and has since completed 6 marathons, 27 half marathons and a smattering of 5k and 10ks along the way. Since joining SFRRC she has served as Waterstop Coordinator, PGL, Board Member and completed her Level 1 RRCA Coaches Training. Lisa loves the camaraderie, accountability and constant support that running with the Club offers and is so grateful for her fellow members for keeping her upright and smiling across the miles. Here's to another year on the roads with SFRRC!

MARCUS

MICHAEL

Michael joined SFRRC in July 2021. He started running in middle school and continued through high school and college. Post college, he continued running casually until joining SFRRC 3 years ago. He loves skiing, cooking, and anything outside. His favorite places to run are the Cleveland towpath, the Tiburon run, and the trails in Marin. He has been working in tech sales for the last 12 years. Michael is married to Didi who is on the Board for SFRRC.

MICHELLE

NIKHIL

Nikhil joined SFRRC in early 2024 to find friends to run with. He quickly fell in love with the community, enjoying most of the different weekly runs, although his favorite is always the Wednesday fun run. Outside of running, Nikhil enjoys spending time outdoors and slowly walking up large hills.

NOELLE

 

Noelle joined SFRRC in June 2021 with some of her friends from Run365. She loves the Club’s friendly community. Since joining the Club, she trained for and ran her first marathon with SFRRC (CIM) and is planning to run more. Noelle has been running since Junior High where she specialized in the 400-meter race and was on the 400-relay team. Since then, she has run over 35 half marathons and counting. She loves reading any book by Matt Fitzgerald and memorized his two books on nutrition and loves to help people with their fitness goals, including her family, friends, and co-workers. Noelle loves going to concerts and karaoke and taking classes at Barry's Bootcamp (she has taken over 250 classes) and yoga classes at the UCSF gym. Noelle's favorite places to run are California Street, East Beach Trail, and the trails in Marin. Her favorite things about SFRRC are the friendly members, getting advice on anything running-related, and catching up with everyone at the Saturday runs, Track Tuesdays, and Sunday Trails. She likes that SFRRC is inclusive and welcoming to everyone no matter how fast or slow they are.

NORMA

 

Meet Norma, a Bay Area native who has spent more than 20 years running the trails and roads throughout the region. While running began as a personal challenge and a way to push her limits, everything changed when she joined SFRRC in 2012. What was once a solo pursuit became a community filled with encouragement, friendship, and plenty of laughter.

For Norma, running isn't just about race day or chasing a PR—it's about the journey. She loves the early morning miles, the conversations that unfold during long runs, and the sense of connection that comes from sharing the experience with others. She believes the training process is where the real magic happens, building resilience, creating lasting friendships, and making memories that extend far beyond the finish line.

Today, Norma is passionate about helping others discover that running is about so much more than logging miles. Whether welcoming new runners, supporting friends through their goals, or simply sharing the road or trail, she loves being part of a community that lifts one another up and celebrates every step of the journey.

When she's not running, Norma enjoys spending time with her two sons, exploring the Bay Area, and encouraging others to discover the joy, confidence, and connection that running can bring.

RACHEL

Rachel's running origin story starts in the same way as many others, by finally accepting she was quite a mediocre soccer player. She started running to supplement her frustrating B team practices. Right before her junior year of high school, Rachel thought to herself, "Self, I do this running thing every day. Maybe I should run with other people who also like it." The next morning at 6:30 AM she was at cross country practice. To this day she considers trading cleats for a Garmin to be one of the best decisions she ever made.

Rachel joined SFRRC immediately upon moving to San Francisco. She loved running with her club in Chicago and made it action item #1 to find a fun group of people to run with when she came out west. Mission accomplished! You can consistently catch her chattering away with all her 9 minute buddies on Saturdays and humming "I Can Do It With A Broken Heart" by Taylor Swift at track Tuesdays.

RACHELLE

VICTOR

 

Victor spent years treating running as an obligation—until joining SFRRC in early 2024. Training with the Club’s community proved to be a total game-changer, shifting Victor’s mindset from forcing the miles to genuinely loving the long runs. SFRRC taught him to slow down and view health as a sustainable, enjoyable lifestyle. Since making that shift, Victor has completed his first two half marathons and several trail races. He can usually be found running around Lake Merritt in Oakland, Golden Gate Park, or exploring the trails in Marin County. Victor loves meeting new faces, so be sure to introduce yourself at the next club run!

ZEE