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Why We Run

June 27, 2017 // 0 Comments

It was 2008, and I was in the middle of a struggle through the Pacific Crest Half Marathon. I was just getting over a pretty nasty stomach flu and I had gotten into a bad bicycle accident the month before which had hindered my training plan a bit. [read more...]

Why We Run: Our newest blogger’s musings on this great sport of ours

January 10, 2015 // 0 Comments

Why do you run? [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Portland Aruna Run / Walk

July 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

One of my favorite things about running is when I am going as fast as I can down a hill, or sprinting to make a traffic light, and I feel so fast that it’s like I’m flying. For a few moments, I am completely free of the weight of the world, [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: KGB Running Shorts (ON SALE for 50% OFF!)

July 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

KGB brand? You might be asking what that stands for (and no it’s not Russian). It’s actually pretty catchy and fun – short for “Keep Going Bro or Keep Going Beautiful (ladies line)”. I really love this! “Keep [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Ochoco Trail Runs – Prineville’s Ochoco Mountains

June 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

Trail races abound in Oregon, from east to west, from north to south; every distance you want is out there, pretty much. Some are much tougher than others, some offer stunning scenery, and some even have amazing race organizers and volunteers. [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Britt Woods Firehouse Run (Jacksonville, OR) and Firecracker 5k (Harrisburg, OR)

June 11, 2019 // 1 Comment

In theory, running is a simple sport, but many races are so elaborate and expensive that they seem to miss the point. Two races in greater Oregon that are bucking this trend are the Britt Woods Firehouse Run in Jacksonville and the Firecracker 5k [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Osmo Nutrition hydration fuels

June 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s usually around this time of year that I realize that my hydration is lacking. I think about water and fuel consumption when the weather is warmer, and less so when we are getting bombarded with rain the rest of the year. I know [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: MojiHeat Heated Massage Roller

May 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

Runners are used to a little pain and suffering if they’ve been at it long enough, and there’s always been the age-old question in regards to injuries, aches, and pains.. Heat or Ice? Which is more effective? Moji, a company that makes [read more...]

Small Race Preview: OR Brewery Running Series – Public Coast Brewery (Cannon Beach) THIS WEEKEND!

May 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Oregon Brewery Running Series puts on some amazing running events. For those who have never participated in a Oregon Brewery Running Series race, why not? These events are family friendly, un-timed, and in all honesty, put the “fun” [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Run to Remember 5K (Washougal)

May 25, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s been almost a year since my last 5K race, so I was super excited on Sunday, May 19th, to be lining up for 3.1 miles (and not a step more). The Run to Remember 5K also meant my first time traveling to Washougal, Washington. It was just a short [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: BUFF USA

May 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

You know a company is tried and true when you find their name is not only a noun to describe the company name but also a noun to describe what it is. There are lots of headwear options out on the market for running, hiking, cycling, and lots [read more...]

Washougal Small Races: 2019 Run to Remember 1M/5k/10k/Half Marathon and WSF Student Stride for Education 5k

May 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you are looking for an event on the weekend after Mother’s Day, there are two wonderful small(ish) races in Washougal, Washington. On Saturday, May 18, The Washougal Schools Foundation raised funds for the districts’ schools at the [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Naked Headband

May 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

We’re not new to running Naked…er, running with Naked, that is. We reviewed their running band last year (brush up on those posts here and here) and had a chance to try out their headband recently as well. You’re probably [read more...]

(Barrels &) Kegs & Legs Wine of the Week: Canned Oregon – a line from Stoller Estate

May 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

While I am a beer drinker at heart, 2019 has found me taking some time away from that beverage and slowly delving into wine. In fact, I took this past January off from beer completely and sort of immersed myself in the bounty of the Willamette [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 ORRC Hagg Lake Trail Run 25k

May 12, 2019 // 1 Comment

When most Oregon runners hear the words “Hagg Lake” and “run” in the same sentence, they immediately think of the ORRC Hagg Lake Mud Run, which is a very challenging run in February. It’s no wonder that the ORRC Hagg Lake Trail Run in May [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in the HOKA ONE ONE Women’s Arahi 3

May 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

Wearing the right shoes is very important, especially running shoes, which will log hundreds of miles (if you are like me). Since my early days of running, there is no greater feeling than putting on a brand new pair of running shoes. There is [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: A blast from the past with Smart Tarts High Protein Toaster Pastries

May 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

My parents were never exactly health nuts, but they refused to buy a lot of the high sugar breakfast cereals that my friends got to eat. So as you can imagine, things like Pop Tarts were off the table of options unless I was lucky enough to have a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Stumptown Trail Runs 50k & Half Marathon

May 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you live in Portland and you like running on trails, the chances that you’ve run in Forest Park are almost guaranteed. As I do more and more trail running myself, I am constantly amazed at the beauty that exists so close to home. The 2019 [read more...]

Race Recap: Powered by Music at the 2019 Wenatchee (Half) Marathon

April 30, 2019 // 0 Comments

The day after a 5 hour road trip with my husband to visit his parents in Wenatchee and a night of not-so-great sleep as we crowded into a smaller bed than we are used to, I wasn’t feeling as ready for the Wenatchee (Half) Marathon as I had [read more...]

To Sleep or Not to Sleep: A Run Oregon review of the Squirrel Pillow

April 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

We’ve mentioned it a few times before, but a number that often catches me off guard is just how much time we spend in bed. Though we trudge along through daylight hours at work, on runs, and sampling all the craft beers that are out there [read more...]

Getting ready for a runcation with Bluffworks travel clothes

April 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

I don’t know about you, but when I plan vacations, I tend to turn them into “runcations” – either by locating cool spots to run and/or finding a race to participate in while I’m there. I have found myself able to do [read more...]

1 Race, 2 Journeys: A Run Oregon friend-to-friend interview of the 2019 Eugene Marathon

April 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Eugene Marathon is just around the corner, and this historic race will have thousands people lining up to run the full marathon, half marathon, 5k or kids Duck Dash. The course is certified to ensure all runners are completing the same distance, [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Tailwind Nutrition

April 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

Tailwind Nutrition is an endurance fuel I have wanted to try for some time now. I’ve had other runner friends tell me it was great, but had yet to try it out for myself. Several weeks ago, Tailwind sent me a sample pack to try out for myself [read more...]

Run Oregon Road Trip to Victoria BC and the Hotel Grand Pacific

April 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon loves running – that’s no surprise. But we also love the Pacific Northwest and all that it has to offer. Running is a part of us, but it does not fully define us. In our new “Make a Day of It” feature, we aim to [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Toad & Co. Sunhemp Quilted Jacket

April 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

“Save the planet. Go nude.” You gotta love a company that lives by this motto. No, this isn’t the tagline for a naked race. This is what’s on the tag for the Toad & Co women’s Sunhemp Quilted Jacket I was given to review. We live in a [read more...]

Run Oregon Bookshelf: North by Scott Jurek, with Jenny Jurek

March 28, 2019 // 1 Comment

In February 2010, after a “come to Jesus” moment with the scale late one night, I joined a gym and a few months later participated in my first 5K: the Starlight Run. Along the way of becoming a runner, I knew I needed information. And I knew [read more...]