After more than a month, the federal government shutdown has caused serious disruption in a lot of people's lives. The annual Golden Gate Half Marathon was threatened by the shutdown, but organizers made some last-minute adjustments and the show was scheduled to go on Sunday morning, with a few changes.

Each year, Sports Basement in the Presidio is a gathering place for the 7,500 runners on the day before the race, picking up their race bibs and browsing through this year's race merchandise. The Golden Gate Half Marathon is one of the most popular running events in California, and Gretchen Schoenstein — who hosts a weekly radio show called "Finish Line Moments" — said there is one reason that literally towers above the rest.

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