Joe Dudman started running road races as a sophomore in high school, circa 1980. Since that time he has accumulated over 650 race T-shirts (Yes, he finally got around to counting them!) Some of them evoke special memories and (hopefully) interesting stories. In this recurring series, he recounts some of them for Run Oregon readers. The annual Starlight Run is one of the oldest and most popular running events in the Portland area. Part of…
The Shamrock Run is one of those perennial Portland races that seem to have been around forever, and I’ve certainly run my share of them. I’m pretty sure I’ve run the race as far back as the 1990s, but my Shamrock shirt collection begins in 2001. The Shamrock Run is also one of those races that puts a lot of care into their T-shirt designs, coming up with a bold and distinctive logo that changes…
Joe Dudman started running road races as a sophomore in high school, circa 1980. Since that time he has accumulated over 600 race T-shirts (Yes, he finally got around to counting them!) Some of them evoke special memories and (hopefully) interesting stories. In this recurring series, he recounts some of them for Run Oregon readers. Back in the 1990s (I’m not allowed to reveal the exact year) I was lucky enough to obtain a rare…
Joe Dudman started running road races as a sophomore in high school, circa 1980. Since that time he has accumulated over 600 race T-shirts (Yes, he finally got around to counting them!) Some of them evoke special memories and (hopefully) interesting stories. In this recurring series, he recounts some of them for Run Oregon readers. The Great Columbia Crossing is a spectacular and unique 10k that spans the Megler Astoria Bridge at the mouth of…
Joe Dudman started running road races as a sophomore in high school, circa 1980. Since that time he has accumulated over 600 race T-shirts (Yes, he finally got around to counting them!) Some of them evoke special memories and (hopefully) interesting stories. In this recurring series, he recounts some of them for Run Oregon readers. In August 2003, Hayward Field in Eugene was the site of the USA Track & Field National Masters Outdoor Championships.…
Joe Dudman started running road races as a sophomore in high school, circa 1980. Since that time he has accumulated only two race shorts (Yes, he finally got around to counting them!) As any runner can tell you, T-shirts are the standard souvenir for almost every race. They’re a functional garment that provides a large “canvas” for the race logo, along with any beneficiaries or sponsors. They are simultaneously a way for the runner to…
Joe Dudman started running road races as a sophomore in high school, circa 1980. Since that time he has accumulated over 600 race T-shirts (Yes, he finally got around to counting them!) Some of them evoke special memories and (hopefully) interesting stories. In this recurring series, he recounts some of them for Run Oregon readers. In today’s booming race scene, with multiple races to choose from on any given summer weekend, there’s a lot to…
Joe Dudman started running road races as a sophomore in high school, circa 1980. Since that time he has accumulated over 570 race T-shirts (Yes, he finally got around to counting them!) Some of them evoke special memories and (hopefully) interesting stories. In this recurring series, he recounts some of them for Run Oregon readers. Lebanon Strawberry Festival Run I’ve always liked annual small town races associated with community festivals or holiday celebrations. They’re usually…
Joe Dudman started running road races as a sophomore in high school, circa 1980. Since that time he has accumulated over 560 race T-shirts (Yes, he finally got around to counting them!) Some of them evoke special memories and (hopefully) interesting stories. In this recurring series, he recounts some of them for Run Oregon readers. Drake Relays, 1986 and 2006 Two of my most memorable races occurred at the same venue almost exactly 20 years…
Joe Dudman started running road races as a sophomore in high school, circa 1980. Since that time he has accumulated over 560 race T-shirts (Yes, he finally got around to counting them!) Some of them evoke special memories and (hopefully) interesting stories. In this recurring series, he recounts some of them for Run Oregon readers. Drake Relays, 1986 and 2006 Two of my most memorable races occurred at the same venue almost exactly 20 years…
