Another stellar line-up of free events from the San Francisco Sports Basement stores.  (Note, FitLifeSF is not affiliated with Sports Basement, we just like to pass on good news.  Please give them a call directly if you have questions about any of these events.) 

Sports Basement Potrero Hill
1590 Bryant Street (@ 15th)
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-575-3000
Sports Basement Presidio
610 Mason Street (Across from Crissy Field)
San Francisco, CA 94129
415-437-0100

San Francisco Marathon — Sunday, August 3 – Cheer on the runners from 5:30AM-7:30AM at the Presido store and 8AM-1PM at the Portero store.  Crazy costumes encouraged!

Free Yoga – Every Sunday @11AM (Presidio) and 1AM (Portero) – Bring Your Own Mat 

Burning Man 101 (Potrero Hill ) — Thursday,  July 31 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Hey Burners! Join us for this dusty and informative talk that will give you all the tips to survive on the playa this year. Camping, cooking, fashion and packing lists are just a few of this subjects that will be covered. Come with questions. The man burns soon!

Intro to Slacking (Presidio) — Thursday,  Aug. 7 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Join Sports Basement expert, Damon for an intro to the fun sport of slack lining. Slacking is the art of balancing on a rope usually suspended between trees or poles. In this workshop you will learn basic line set up, equipment needed, tree preservation and safety issues. We will set up a line in the store so you can give this thrilling activity a try!

Travel Medicine (Potrero Hill) — Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008  6 – 7p.m.
Dr Arnold Traynis and Suzie Rohlfes R.N. will be presenting the latest updates on travel medicine within the US and around the world. Addionally, they will narrate travel medicine stories and describe the immunization process at the SFO clinic.Thursday,

CPR/AED Certification Class (Presidio) — Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008 2 – 5p.m.

Sports Basement Presidio will be hold a FREE CPR/AED Certification on Aug. 14th, 2008. Please RSVP to Joe Morton: jmorton@sportsbasement.com. You will receive a follow up email regarding your enrollment. Space is limited to the first 10 people.

Expedition: South Pole (Presidio) Wednesday, Aug. 20 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Join world class polar explorer Doug Stoup as he recounts his recent 673-mile trip across Antarctica to the South Pole, Doug will give you the inside story on his 47 day journey across the frozen icecap, traversing some of the world’s largest crevasse fields, battling 100 knot winds and -40 degree temperatures. If the expedition bug bites, you’re in luck, Doug will also let you know how you can be involved with his next Adventure Ski Cruise in October 2008.  www.iceaxeexpeditions.com.Wed.,