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Running Meme and Strava Segment of the Week: Fast Flats (Tualatin)

March 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

I have a few places where I know I can always go and have a good run. Good because I won’t have to watch out for traffic (except bikes and pedestrians), good because I like the scenery, and good because I know if I’m not feeling great I [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Run For Shelter (Boring)

March 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

Participating in races, when you have a family, can be quite challenging. Schedules, running with strollers, or having your significant other be involved, all come into play. Thankfully, there are quite a few races out there that are family friendly [read more...]

Getting on the right path: A Run Oregon review of the Prospect PX2 shorts and Tahoe Base Liner from Path Projects

March 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

Over the past few months, I have tried to be better at changing up my fitness routine. While I have historically had New Year’s goals surrounding mileage and racing, my goal for 2019 was to diversify my workouts a bit and work on cross [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Portland Shamrock Run (Half Marathon)

March 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

Have you heard of this little event called the Portland Shamrock Run? If you live anywhere near Portland, you’d be living under a rock if you hadn’t, as it’s the largest running and walking event in Oregon and the 3rd largest in the Western [read more...]

Run With & Meet the Author of Running Out, Dave Essinger – March 28

March 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you enjoy checking out Run Oregon’s bookshelf, surely you remember our review of the book Running Out, a novel set in the Canadian wilderness where an experienced ultrarunner is literally running to save his family. (If not, check it out [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Sisters Better Half

March 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

Running and racing in Central Oregon certainly has its perks. The views out here are out of this world, especially the closer you get to the mountains. One such place to experience Central Oregon for all its beauty is in the town of Sisters, located [read more...]

Race Preview #2: 2019 Tillamook Burn 50 Miler & 50k

March 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon’s preview on the 2019 Tillamook Burn 50 Miler & 50k posted in February (read about it here) but we wanted to give the race an additional shout out so people don’t forget about it as Spring race season and all the ultras that come [read more...]

Enjoying the lucky weather at the fantastic Lucky Clover 5k by Level 32 Racing (Springfield)

March 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

When I head down to the Springfield/Eugene area, it’s usually for work and/or I’m on a time crunch. That makes my runs there quick and easy – usually along Pre’s trail somewhere – for ease of use. But on those days when [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Patagonia

March 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

Patagonia is a well-known brand in the industry, and for good reason. They care about the environment and providing a durable product that will last longer than one season. There are a lot of brands out there for runners to choose from, and the list [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #12: March 19

March 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, [read more...]

Running While Sick: Rest or Push Through?

March 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

It is that season, that lingering in between winter and spring, where days are changing and the weather is in constant flux. It is also cold and flu season. When an illness hits, you can hardly get out of bed, let alone run. So, what do you do? Rest [read more...]

Recap “Preview Run 1” Eugene Marathon and Preview for “Preview Run 2”: April 13th (Eugene)

March 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

Eugene Marathon 2019 is approaching fast. If you are signed up and training, it’s getting real! The preview runs are a big help to those wanting a friendly group run and getting to know the course. I went to Preview 1, last Saturday. I knew [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Goat Mountain Gallop Half Marathon (Molalla)

March 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Goat Mountain Gallop Half Marathon is turning 36 this year! This long running event is put on by the Molalla High School Track Team. The proceeds will benefit the both the track and cross country teams at MHS. This challenging point to point [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Bend Marathon and Half

March 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’m going to start this review of the Bend Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K in a strange way but this detail was my absolute favorite from their website: ALL finishers will receive a medal regardless if they are over the time limit for traffic [read more...]

Race Recap: Oregon Brewery Running Series 5k at Von Ebert Brewing (3.16.19)

March 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

What a difference a month makes. The kickoff to the 2019 Oregon Brewery Running Series event was supposed to have happened in early February at Von Ebert Brewing in The Pearl. However, as we all know, the Snowpocalypse arrived and the race needed to [read more...]

Ask the Expert: Here’s Why

March 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you’re a regular Run Oregon reader, you probably know that we love shopping local, especially supporting our local running stores. We count on them for putting on amazing races, carrying great gear, but most importantly, guidance on [read more...]

Run Oregon Bookshelf: 26 Marathons by Meb Keflezighi

March 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you run marathons–especially if you’re new to the distance–you should definitely read the book 26 Marathons: What I Learned About Faith, Identity, Running, and Life from My Marathon Career. I’m sure you’ve heard of [read more...]

Kegs & Legs Beers of the Week: Unique IPA’s by Hopworks Urban Brewery

March 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

I love beer. After now having visited over 380 different breweries, it’s fair to say I have sampled a lot of beer (follow me on Untappd). From post-race pints and run club meeting locations, to beer miles and relays, running and the kegged [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 SW Hope 5K (Portland)

March 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

For those who love to race for a good cause, the SW Hope 5K is a great one to sign up for. Held on April 6th, 2019, at Gabriel Park in SW Portland. Racers can run, walk or even stroll through this family friendly 5K. Come join other racers in the [read more...]

Run Oregon Bookshelf: Life is a Marathon by Matt Fitzgerald

March 16, 2019 // 1 Comment

This is a book about a runner, or rather, a runner’s wife. This is also a book about mental health and mental illness, relationships, and love. Life is a Marathon: A Memoir of Love and Endurance is by Matt Fitzgerald, an author whose name has [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Amani Center Race Against Child Abuse Half Marathon/10k/5k (St. Helens)

March 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

Running for a great cause kills two birds with one stone, and the 2019 Amani Center Race Against Child Abuse on Saturday, April 13th will help you do just that. This St. Helens race, now in it’s 11th year, will benefit the Amani Center, which is a [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Smart Cups

March 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

Runners love to have the latest technology. We want watches that track our splits, steps, and heart rates. We want headphones that let us to listen to music without blocking the sound of upcoming traffic. We want fabrics that make our running [read more...]

Running Meme and Strava Segment of the Week: Bike Park Gravel Road

March 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

In honor of the hilly Shamrock Run, we have an 0.36-mile climb that gains 107 feet. The segment is the Bike Park Gravel Road and is along the I-205 Corridor starting on the “Toe Trail” and running south to SE Halsey Rd. It look slike a [read more...]

Inaugural Race Preview: 2019 Gresham Lilac Run (SOLD OUT – Plan for 2020!)

March 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

Whenever I feel overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of Portland, I love taking the short drive to Main Street in Gresham. My favorite coffee shop is there (Café Delirium) along with some of my favorite antique and consignment shops (including Shop [read more...]

What Oregon is Wearing: Vast Terrain

March 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

Julie: I jumped at the opportunity to wear a Via Long Sleeve top over the last couple months. The timing was fantastic as an Oregonian, it’s the colder months of the year. I always wear base layers on these colder running days and just in [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Lincoln City Half and 10K

March 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Lincoln City Half has made it’s way onto my ‘must-do’ list a few years ago. Occurring on March 3rd this year, the small but fun race at the coast stood out with the coolest race bibs I have ever seen. With a light blue color [read more...]