The third week of the Portland Marathon Clinic brings a run of 6, 8 or 10 miles on Saturday, April 19, 2014 from George Rogers Park in Lake Oswego. The run starts at 8a; be there by 7:45 at the latest for instructions and info.
Please carpool to this run if you can, as parking is limited at George Rogers Park. If you arrive and the lot is full, there is street parking in the neighborhood just east of State Street, and as a bonus you’ll get to see some great early Lake Oswego homes.
Pace group leader Diane Lechner describes the route: “It’s a quiet runner-friendly start from George Rogers park, a pretty, green park looking onto the Willamette River. The out and back run starts along the river on a paved trail under big Oregon trees. The trail delivers you onto Old River Drive and traces along the river with a safe pedestrian lane, gentle rolling terrain and very little traffic. The run continues zig zaging through quiet neighborhoods into West Linn. The local runners and walkers are very friendly.”
For this run, you’ll want to bring your own hydration and nutrition – it’s never to early to start seeing what your stomach likes on these long runs! Post-run, I recommend Chuck’s Place, a coffee shop with great snacks, located at 2nd and B in downtown Lake Oswego.
Be sure to thank your pace group leaders, who are all volunteers and do a great job!
Here’s the rest of the schedule:
All runs are on Saturdays and start promptly at 8a, so be there by 7:45 at the very latest for instructions and to use the restroom before you start. Click on the location for a Google map showing you where to go. For directions, click on “Get Directions” and enter your starting address.
April 19, 2014: 6, 8 or 10 miles from George Rogers Park in Lake Oswego
April 26, 2014: 7, 9 or 10 miles from Lululemon Pearl in Portland
May 3, 2014: 8 or 10 miles from Lululemon Bridgeport in Tigard
May 10, 2014: 9, 10 or 12 miles from Road Runner Sports in Tualatin
May 17, 2014: 10 or 12 miles from Duniway Park in Portland
May 24, 2014: 10, 12 or 13 miles from Lululemon Pearl in Portland
May 31, 2014: 10, 12 or 14 miles on the Springwater Corridor starting at Main City Park in Gresham
June 7, 2014: 12, 13 or 15 miles from Road Runner Sports in Tualatin
June 14, 2014: 12, 14 or 16 miles from Mountain Hardwear in Portland
June 21, 2014: 13, 15 or 16 miles from Lululemon Pearl in Portland
June 28, 2014: 14 or 16 miles from Duniway Park in Portland
July 5, 2014: 15, 16 or 18 miles from Road Runner Sports in Tualatin
July 12, 2014: 16 or 18 miles from Mountain Hardwear in Portland
July 19, 2014: 16 or 19 miles from Lululemon Pearl in Portland
July 26: 16, 18 or 20 miles at Vancouver Lake in Vancouver, Wash.
August 2, 2014: 16 or 20 miles from Road Runner Sports in Tualatin
August 9, 2014: 20 miles on the Marathon Course starting at SW 4th and Main in Portland
August 16, 2014: 16 miles from Lululemon Pearl in Portland
August 23, 2014: 20 miles from Mountain Hardwear in Portland
August 30, 2014: 16 miles from Road Runner Sports in Tualatin
September 6, 2014: 20 miles – Park at Willamette Park in Portland, the running route is top secret! This is the Brunch Run, which requires a ticket because runners are bused to a secret location and then served a delicious brunch after the run. If you plan to participate, don’t wait to buy your $10 ticket once they’re available in August. This sells out every year; and we’re not just saying that … it’s a hot ticket!
September 13, 2014: 16 or 20 miles from Lululemon Pearl in Portland
September 20, 2014: 16 miles from Road Runner Sports in Tualatin
September 27, 2014: 8 miles from Lululemon Bridgeport in Tigard
