2014

This is How We Do It! The method behind the madness of Run Oregon bloggers

December 31, 2014 // 0 Comments

All of our fantastic and dedicated bloggers here at Run Oregon are volunteers. We are not professional runners, nor are we professional writers. We just love to be active and [...]

Race Preview: 2015 Worst Day of the Year Run

December 31, 2014 // 0 Comments

Is January 31st the worst day of the year? That remains to be seen, but it is the date for the 2015 Worst Day of the Year Run. This is the [...]

From the Heart: Kristin Coleman’s weight loss journey

December 31, 2014 // 5 Comments

‘Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out’ ~ Robert Collier Most of us find it a challenge to lose that ‘last’ 5-10 pounds, imagine [...]

Race Preview: Dash N Dine 15k and 5k 1/25/2015 (Eugene, Oregon)

December 30, 2014 // 0 Comments

Dashing through the snow … to get to finish line … where I will find something, yummy to dine – dine – dine – dine – dine, on, on, on. Running [...]

Coach Jim’s free marathon training for Saturday, January 3, 2015

December 30, 2014 // 0 Comments

This week, Coach Jim is leading his runners on a two-loop route for a total of 16 miles. The runs start and finish at lululemon Pearl District, at 1231 NW [...]

ORRC 2015 10k Series registration closing on Wednesday

December 30, 2014 // 0 Comments

There are still 40 spots (as of Sunday, December 28) available in the 2015 ORRC 10k Series, but registration is only open through Wednesday, December 31! You do need to [...]

Small Race Preview: 2015 Stride Toward Freedom MLK 5K Run/1 Mile Walk

December 29, 2014 // 0 Comments

I am nowhere near the ideal college alum. Even living less than 5 miles from campus, I don’t really come back for homecoming football games or graduation ceremonies. I really [...]

Fast Guy Problems: 2014 in review, and new standards for 2015

December 29, 2014 // 0 Comments

Goals are set and regarded in different manners. Some are meant to be achieved, others are just pipe dreams. Whether or not it is a positive factor depends totally on [...]

2015 Twelve Bridges Relay is extending holiday pricing AND a look back at Run Oregon’s 2014 awesome experience!

December 29, 2014 // 0 Comments

Last May, Run Oregon took a team of 4 primary bloggers and 2 community contributors on the inaugural 2014 Twelve Bridges Relay. Their paces ranged from 6:00/mile to 11:00/mile and ages from [...]

Run Oregon Tunes: 2014 Year in Review

December 28, 2014 // 0 Comments

It’s official – 2014 is coming to an end. And after 12 monthly and 8 other themed playlists, so has my music. I think 2014 was an interesting year of [...]