Meb Keflezighi Runs First Bay To Breakers

At today's Bay To Breakers Press Conference luncheon, Mebrahtom "Meb" Keflezighi told this blogger that running the Bay To Breakers was part of what he agreed was his 'bucket list,' or something he had to do before he passed on.

The 12k event, set for this Sunday, will draw 50,000 registered runners and over 100,000 total participants, many who are familiar with the course and with San Francisco.

Not Meb Keflezighi.

"I've never been to San Francisco before," the African-native, and resident of Mammoth Lakes, California said during today's luncheon. "The first time? (He's seen San Francisco) At the International Airport? Really, all this is new"

But that should not stop the man who is a four-time NCAA Champion and was the American record holder over 10000 meters (27:13.98) from 2001 to 2010, not to mention winner of the 2009 New York City Marathon, three-time U.S. Cross Country winnner, and a silver medalist in the 2004 Olympics.

With those accomplishments, it's a fair bet Meb Keflezighi will see San Francisco - in a hurry.

Stay tuned.