Get ready for some hills! In this 7th week of the PMC, you’ll be meeting up at Duniway Park, located near the PSU campus in SW Portland.
Do not park in the small lot off Barbur. Parking is only allowed for one hour there, and you will get ticketed if you’re there longer. Also please note that if you make up parking spots in this parking lot, you will get ticketed and possibly even towed. This is not a “maybe I’ll get back before the parking enforcement crew comes by” situation. The City knows when PMC runs from Duniway and is prepared to ticket. And they will!
So, where to park for this run of 10-12 miles starting at 8a on Saturday, May 17? I recommend the neighborhood directly east of SW Barbur and south of SW Hooker. A pedestrian light at SW Hooker will stop traffic for you to safely cross SW Barbur, where most vehicles are cruising along at 40+ MPH. Stay safe, please.
There are a few restrooms near the track, and restrooms on Terwilliger along the route. Be sure to bring your own water, energy drink, and snacks for the run. I once carried a banana for 8 miles because I really wanted one that day. I got a few funny looks and plenty of comments, but you gotta do what you gotta do to get the starting line on race day!
Please thank your pace group leaders after the run, since they are doing this as a volunteer to help you cross the 2014 Portland Marathon off your list!
You’ll have to drive somewhere for a post-run snack, or you can bring something along to eat after your run. It’s vital to eat some protein and carbs within 30-45 minutes after your long run, so either bring something or make plans to make a pit stop!
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.
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
