BREAKERS

Ethiopian Tolossa Gedefa Fufi wins men’s field in debut Bay to Breakers run

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:46:33 GMT

Source: www.sfexaminer.com --- Sunday, May 19, 2013
An up-and-coming runner from Ethiopia conquered his first Bay to BREAKERS and Olympian Ryan Hall placed as high as any American since 1986. Tolossa Gedefa Fufi, 23, won the men’s field in the 102nd Craigslist Bay to BREAKERS on Sunday, finishing the 12-kilometer race through the heart of The City in 35 minutes 1 second. Hall finished in second place 39 seconds later. Like Gedefa Fufi, Hall was competing in his first-ever Bay to BREAKERS and his runner-up finish was the highest placement by an American since Ed Eyestone won the race 27 years ago. “I’d love to come back here and take another swing at this after running it once,” Hall said. “I’d love to come back and try to win it.” For the first 2.7 miles of the course, Gedafa Fufi ran neck-and-neck with fellow Ethiopian Tesfaye Sendeku Alemayehu, who finished fifth in last year’s race. The runners trudged up the Hayes Street Hill elbow-to-elbow, with Sendeku Alemayehu reaching the top first. But Gedefa Fufi pulled ahead on the way down the hill and led by about a half-block by the time he reached the Panhandle. He cruised through Golden Gate Park more than 30 seconds ahead of Hall, 30, who eventually pulled into second place. “[Gedefa Fufi] is just in phenomenal shape and he was not coming back,” Hall said. Sendeku Alemayehu finished third with a time of 36:04. The race was Hall’s first since the 2012 Olympic marathon. The Redding resident spent the year recovering from platar f ...

Bay to Breakers draws thousands to San Francisco

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:36:48 GMT

Source: abclocal.go.com --- Sunday, May 19, 2013
Nearly 30,000 runners raced towards the finish line in the 102nd annual Bay to BREAKERS race in San Francisco Sunday morning. ...

Bay To Breakers Runners Take To The Streets Of San Francisco

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:40:06 GMT

Source: sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com --- Sunday, May 19, 2013
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — Thousands of racers, runners and strolling, costumed scene-makers spread across San Francisco Sunday morning in the 102nd Bay to BREAKERS footrace. Elite runners led the pack and crossed the finish line on Ocean Beach long before many of the estimated 30,000 participants managed to get over the starting line on Howard Street. var WNVideoCanvas_vid8895791 = new WNVideoWidget("WNVideoCanvas", "WNVideoCanvas_vid8895791", "1"); //Playback options WNVideoCanvas_vid8895791.SetVariable("widgetId", 8895791); WNVideoCanvas_vid8895791.SetVariable("addThisDivId", "WNVideoCanvas_vid8895791_addThis"); WNVideoCanvas_vid8895791.SetVariable("incanvasAdDivId", "WNVideoCanvas_vid8895791_adDiv"); WNVideoCanvas_vid8895791.SetVariable("clipId", "8895791"); WNVideoCanvas_vid8895791.SetVariable("isMute", "false"); WNVideoCanvas_vid8895791.SetVariable("isAutoStart", "false"); //AdRevenue settings WNVideoCanvas_vid8895791.SetReportingKeywords("CBS.SF"); WNVideoCanvas_vid8895791.SetAdvertisingZone("CBS.SF/worldnowplayer"); //Special snowflake style for video container WNVideoCanvas_vid8895791.SetStylePackage("dark"); WNVideoCanvas_vid8895791.SetSkin(CANVAS_SKINS.flat.silver); WNVideoCanvas_vid8895791.SetVariable("toolsShareButtons", "link,help"); WNVideoCanvas_vid8895791.SetVariable("overlayShareButtons", "link,help"); WNVideoCanvas_vid8895791.SetVariable("transportShareButtons", "cc"); //Size WNVideoCanvas_vid8895791.SetWidth(480 ...

Bay to Breakers Brunch

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:58:05 GMT

Source: do415.com --- Sunday, May 19, 2013
Being about 3 blocks off the Bay to BREAKERS path and a popular street to find drunken, costume beaten folks after the race- we decided to join our neighbors, Matching Half Cafe and host brunch! Whether to people watch or if youre participating and peel off at the Panhandle to come up for some nomnoms- we\'re teaming up with some rad pop ups to host all kinds of brunch & lunch eats. We\'ll update as we confirm menus & participants. Catch us in both sides of Workshop, from 10-3pm all day! Admission is free and cash for food and libations. (NO TICKETS NEEDED) ...

Bay to Breakers 2013: Complete Guide to San Francisco 12k Extravaganza

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT

Source: bleacherreport.com --- Sunday, May 19, 2013
For one Saturday in May, the Bay to BREAKERS 12-kilometer marathon encompasses the city of San Francisco with everything from long-distance runners to drunken costume-wearers to streakers, and this year figures to be no different. The race has built up a tradition of one of the most entertaining mass-organized sports spectacles of the year, as registered runners race through the crowded course that's often covered in unregistered participants looking to enjoy the event's tradition. Let's dive in and check out everything you need to know in this complete guide of the 2013 Bay to BREAKERS. When : Sunday, May 18 at 7 a.m. PT Where : San Francisco Route This year's Bay to BREAKERS starts out at Howard and Main streets and stretches down to Ocean Beach. A full map of the race route can be found here . Event's Tradition The Bay to BREAKERS is far more than a 12k race that a few people dress up funny and pre -game for. It's one of the biggest events of the year for a huge city that embraces creativity and standing out from the pack. Matt Striker of the San Francisco Travel Association summed it up best to the San Francisco Chronicle . "It's a 12-kilometer art project," said Striker. The race is a "pressure release valve for those of us that live here." People come to the Bay to BREAKERS for a number of reasons. First off, there are those who are actively participating in the race in order to compete either with the field or th ...

Bay to Breakers Live Stream, 2013 SF Race Route, Schedule, Online Coverage

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:39:58 GMT

Source: www.pr-inside.com --- Saturday, May 18, 2013
(PR-inside.com) The Bay to BREAKERS is an annual footrace which takes place in San Francisco, California on the third Sunday of May. The name reflects the fact that the race starts at the northeast end of the downtown area a few blocks from The Embarcadero and runs west through the city to finish at the Great Highway. For full event details, plus live online coverage streams: http://www.myworldevents.com/sports/bay-to-BREAKERS.html Event information: Started as a way to lift the city's spirits after the disastrous 1906 San Francisco earthquake, it is the longest consecutively run footrace in the world. During World War II participation sometimes slipped below 50 .. ...

SF police, city officials prepare for 102nd Bay to Breakers race

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:02:18 GMT

Source: abclocal.go.com --- Saturday, May 18, 2013
SF police and other city departments are preparing for the 102nd Bay to BREAKERS race on Sunday with added security measures. ...

BOOTIE SF: BAY TO BREAKERS PRE-PARTY at DNA Lounge starting now!

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:06 GMT

Source: www.facebook.com --- Saturday, May 18, 2013
BOOTIE SF: BAY TO BREAKERS PRE-PARTY at DNA Lounge starting now! It's Bootie's Bay To BREAKERS Pre-Party, with Hubba Hubba Revue live on stage at 11 PM. Emcee Kingfish hosts the San Francisco's best burlesque variety show, with sexy performers from the Bay Area and beyond! In the Main Room, mashup DJs Entyme and Mykill will keep you dancing all night long, limbering your legs for the long run. Upstairs in the Lounge, it's Glitterazzi, with Meikee Magnetic and Mixtress Shizaam spinning an explosive mix of electro, mashups and house. ...

FC Kansas City vs. Boston Breakers: Final Score 2-0, Cuellar and Cheney earn a win at home

Sun, 19 May 2013 03:19:48 GMT

Source: www.sbnation.com --- Saturday, May 18, 2013
This would have been a rematch if the season had gone as scheduled, but FC Kansas City and the Boston BREAKERS met for the first time this season on Saturday night after their first meeting was postponed. Boston created chances -- especially through Lianne Sanderson -- but FCKC's defense was incredible in a 2-0 win. Boston GK Cecilia Santiago was tested throughout by Lauren Cheney, Renae Cuellar and Kristie Mewis, with Cuellar finding the net in the first half. The opening goal came in the 17 th minute when Cuellar managed to break away from Cat Whitehill and Kia McNeill, who were slow to react to the developing attack. That enticed Santiago off her line, leaving plenty of room for Cuellar to place her strike low into the net. Boston pressed the gas early in the first half as they tried to get back into the game. Sydney Leroux had numerous intelligent runs to link up with Sanderson and Heather O'Reilly, but the FCKC back line was defiant. Lauren Sesselmann did a nice job of defending throughout the half, holding off Leroux on a few occasions. The possession was back and forth with no side dominating for a great length of time in the first half. However, FCKC was able to control the closing minutes of the half, with Cheney and Mewis creating a handful of half chances. Boston's annoyance at their failure to score showed early in the second half, as Leroux started to play more physically, checking Sessleman to the ground on one occas ...

FC Kansas City hand Boston Breakers first loss

Sun, 19 May 2013 02:36:42 GMT

Source: equalizersoccer.com --- Saturday, May 18, 2013
Lauren Cheney, pictured playing against Seattle, had a goal and an assist Saturday against Boston. (Photo copyright Thad Bell.) Coming off their first loss of the season, FC Kansas City knocked the NWSL’s last unbeaten team back to earth. With goals from Renae Cuellar and Lauren Cheney, the Blues posted a 2-0 victory over the visiting BREAKERS Saturday night in front of 4,362 in Overland Park, improving to 3-1-1. The win vaults Kansas City third in the NWSL standings, three points behind the league’s leaders: Sky Blue FC and Portland Thorns FC. Boston falls to fourth, their loss leaving them 2-1-2 on the young season. FC Kansas City, coming off a 2-1 loss last week in Rochester, were without captain Becky Sauerbrunn, whose hamstring injury forced midfielder Jen Buczkowski into central defense. Midfielder Casey Loyd came into the team on the left side of the Blues’ midfield, with Sinead Farrelly falling into a holding role along said Desiree Scott. For Boston, Mexican international Cecilia Santiago was called upon in goal, with BREAKERS’ head coach Lisa Cole continuing the platoon policy between the 18-year-old and Ashley Phillips. Boston came out the stronger side from the opening kickoff, with Kansas City left to push the BREAKERS back off the counter. Near the quarter hour-mark, Kansas City gave Boston their first scare, with a close offside call the only thing stopping Renae Cueller from getting onto a through ball from Laur ...

BOOTIE SF: BAY TO BREAKERS PRE-PARTY at DNA Lounge tonight: Sat May 18, 9pm!

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:10:53 GMT

Source: www.facebook.com --- Saturday, May 18, 2013
BOOTIE SF: BAY TO BREAKERS PRE-PARTY at DNA Lounge tonight: Sat May 18, 9pm! It's Bootie's Bay To BREAKERS Pre-Party, with Hubba Hubba Revue live on stage at 11 PM. Emcee Kingfish hosts the San Francisco's best burlesque variety show, with sexy performers from the Bay Area and beyond! In the Main Room, mashup DJs Entyme and Mykill will keep you dancing all night long, limbering your legs for the long run. Upstairs in the Lounge, it's Glitterazzi, with Meikee Magnetic and Mixtress Shizaam spinning an explosive mix of electro, mashups and house. ...

San Francisco officials prepare for Bay to Breakers

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:34:56 GMT

Source: abclocal.go.com --- Saturday, May 18, 2013
SF police and other city departments are preparing for the 102nd Bay to BREAKERS race on Sunday with added security measures. ...

Good luck to Ryan Hall on his first race of 2013 tomorrow at Bay to Breakers in...

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:00:03 GMT

Source: www.facebook.com --- Saturday, May 18, 2013
Good luck to Ryan Hall on his first race of 2013 tomorrow at Bay to BREAKERS in San Francisco, CA. Learn more about the event here: http://www.baytobreakers.com/ ...

riseofthecommonwoodpile: I like thinking about the opening of Spring Breakers ft. “Scary Monsters...

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:52:19 GMT

Source: shanexcore.tumblr.com --- Saturday, May 18, 2013
riseofthecommonwoodpile : I like thinking about the opening of Spring BREAKERS ft. “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” and how I didn’t think I could ever like Skrillex but it was so perfect that my mind got scrambled and down was up, up was down, and suddenly I liked Skrillex ...

Ashley Tisdale 'Spring Breakers Was Great'

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:01:00 GMT

Source: oceanup.com --- Saturday, May 18, 2013
Ashley Tisdale , the new face of this snack for guys called 'Cracker Jack’d' Buzzfeed interview. With summer just about here, do you worry about bikini-body paparazzi shots. AT: Not really. I mean, I’m always working out, and I’m someone who doesn’t like to live my life based on photographers being outside my house. I’m actually most comfortable when I’m in a bikini, running around on the beach, like, no makeup. It’s really free-feeling, whereas I’m always having to get dressed up and putting makeup on. So you don’t worry about a nasty Daily Mail headline or something? AT: No. It’s so funny, people are always like, 'Oh my gosh, what do you do to get ready?' And half the time on vacation if I’m in a bikini, I allow myself, I eat like waffles and pancakes for breakfast, so that’s me after, like, a big meal. I’m not the one that’s like, 'Oh my gosh, I’m going to be on the beach.' And all the time people ask me like, 'Oh my god, what did you do to get ready for the red carpet? And I’m like, 'I just had Thai food.'' I love to work out and do cardio and have a healthy, active lifestyle, but I also am not going to, like, freak out over food. Do you work out with Zac Efron? AT: I haven’t talked to him in so long. He’s been doing movie after movie after movie, so he’s been, like, MIA for the last couple months. But I talked to him two months ago, he texted me. But I mean, his workouts are really different compared to mine, so I would neve ...

Immigration Bill Chugs Along, But Some See Deal-Breakers

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:13:54 GMT

Source: www.npr.org --- Saturday, May 18, 2013
The bipartisan immigration overhaul proposed by the Senate's Gang of Eight has been the target of scores of amendments. So far, the bill has largely held its own, but its prospects for getting through Congress are uncertain. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us ...

Forget Bay to Breakers -- it's time for a Thong Parade!

Sat, 18 May 2013 02:02:43 GMT

Source: www.sfbayguardian.com --- Friday, May 17, 2013
Well, OK -- if you're a nudist you'll probably be doing Bay to BREAKERS on Sunday. It's one of the few sanctioned city events you're allowed to attend in your birthday suit. On Saturday, however, in order to draw attention to the absurdity of banning nudity in the city while still keeping it legal on its most crowded and family friendly days, the organizers of "Bare as You Dare: Thong Parade" are encouraging people to don their best mankini or panties and join them at Jane Warner Plaza in the Castro, noon-2pm tomorrow, Sat/18. "Come hang out with us!" Press release after the jump: Saturday, May 18, 2012 From Noon to 2pm Starts at Jane Warner Plaza, San Francisco DON'T BE LATE! The THONG PARADE happens the day before the Bay to BREAKERS, so you have two great reasons to be in SF that weekend! Some city officials claim the nudity ban was implemented to protect public safety by totally eliminating the huge crowds that gather because of the naked people. Leathermen, drag queens, tattooed persons and lots of other citizens draw attention. WHO WILL BE BANNED NEXT? Tell your city leaders you don't want San Francisco sanitized! Wear a thong, a jock strap, a g-string, a cock sock, panties, briefs, boxers. Organizers have applied for a sidewalk parade permit. Bring a sign or paint a message on your body for a group march around the Castro neighborhood, along Market Street and the City Hall/downtown area. Route maps will be pro ...

Your Weekend Transit Advisory: Asian Heritage Festival, Wine festival, Bay to Breakers, Giants games (Monday-Wednesday)

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:55:50 GMT

Source: www.munidiaries.com --- Friday, May 17, 2013
Lots on tap this weekend. Consider these transit advisories, and plan accordingly. Enjoy! Asian Heritage Festival On Saturday the Asian Heritage Street Festival will be held in front of the Asian Art Museum from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more details, please visit www.asianfairsf.com . The following Muni routes may be affected: · 5 Fulton · 19 Polk · 31 Balboa Uncorked! SF Wine Festival The 8th annual Uncorked! SF Wine Festival will be held on Saturday at and around Ghirardelli Square between 1 and 6 p.m. Please visit www.ghirardellisq.com . The following street closures will be required 12 a.m. to midnight, Saturday: · Beach Street between Larkin and Polk streets · Polk Street between North Point and Beach streets The 19 Polk Muni route will be affected. Athletic Association Event The 108 Treasure Island Muni route will be affected from 6:15 a.m. until 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Bay to BREAKERS Race On Sunday the race will begin at 7 a.m. Baseball Game Traffic Reroutes The San Francisco Giants will play three home games against Washington Nationals beginning Monday and Tuesday at 7:15 p.m., and 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, at AT&T Park. For details about transit service to AT&T Park, including connections from Bay Area transit systems to Muni can be found at www.sfmta.com. Regional transit information for BART, Caltrain and the ferries as well as traffic is available at www.511.org . REMINDER: Overnight Closure for Construction Overni ...

On the Racked: Swimsuit Shopping; Bay to Breakers Costumes; Ethical SF Brands; More!

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:37:00 GMT

Source: sf.eater.com --- Friday, May 17, 2013
Photo by Sara Iravani SAN FRANCISCO— It's that time of year that no one likes to think about: swimsuit shopping season. Never fear, we've mapped out nine shopping spots that will make it a little more pleasant. EMBARCADERO, TIBURON— We have two wine festivals to look forward to in the Bay Area this weekend, one in the potentially chilly city, on in potentially balmy Tiburon. What will you wear ? SAN FRANCISCO— In light of the recent deaths in Bangladesh at clothing factories, people want to know where and how their garments are being made. Here are nine great ethical options in the Bay Area. NAPA —The inaugural Bottle Rock Napa Valley music festival went down last weekend, and we snapped some sweet street styles from the flower crown and maxi dress loving audience. EVERYWHERE— From our Editor's Picks , we've got $6 nail polish that's perfect to kick off you summer, a colorful dress/cover up that will lure you away from always wearing black, and a chic wallet that will keep the craziest lives somewhat organized. UNION SQUARE— Don't miss the big party at Uniqlo tonight . They're celebrating the launch of their rad new limited edition rocker tees, featuring the likes of The Sex Pistols, David Bowie, Andy Warhol and Keith Haring. ...

This weekend it's the Maker Faire, Bay to Breakers and more

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:17:21 GMT

Source: www.facebook.com --- Friday, May 17, 2013
This weekend it's the Maker Faire , Bay to BREAKERS and more Arts/Culture/Weekend: Comedy, crafts, and Bay to BREAKERS costumes kalw.org THURSDAY Ross Mathews at The Regency Ballroom // Funny man Ross Mathews started out doing bits on Jay Leno then he graduated to The Celebrity Fit Club. ...