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. Going into this race, I wasn’t sure how prepared I was, especially considering the elevation change in Sun River made breathing more difficult. It was also a…
Bridgeway Recovery Services is hosting its 6th annual Run for Recovery 5k/10k run and walk at Riverfront Park in Salem on Saturday, September 21. This event is open to athletes of all speeds and skill levels, from the casual walker to the serious competitor. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome as well. All distances start and end at the pavillion in Riverfront Park. The 5k course heads south across the bridge onto Minto Island, and…
It’s Back! Bigger, badder and better than ever! Racers, as we know, nothing is more important than the health and safety of the community we love which is why we had to cancel the 2020 and 2021 edition of the Selco PPP. We know how passionate you are about PPP and how heartbreaking this news was for the entire community. When you compete in the PPP, it often becomes a constant in your life. It…
As a general rule of thumb, we don’t typically re-post press releases all that often. However, it’s been a minute (2019!) since we have had one of the (if not THE) premier Oregon races operating in person – the Shamrock Run Portland! Thus, we wanted to ensure you had the basic information at your fingertips as you start to plan your yearly race schedule. What: Opening Day of Running Season in Portland, Shamrock Run Portland will return…
Join us for the Hope Run 2021! It’s time to lace up those shoes and join us at Minto Brown Island Park on Saturday August 14, 2021. The Hope Run 2021 is a great event to enjoy with family and friends, all while raising funds to provide Hope’s free services to the women and families who need them. Hope’s mission is “to empower women who are unprepared for pregnancy to make healthy, life-affirming decisions, and to introduce them to Jesus.” Your…
We are gearing up for the first month of the new year, so be sure to check these out! In addition, we have a post on Washington Races from January 15-30, 2022 We also have a new beautiful FEATURED RACE, the Carlsbad Marathon & Half on January 16, 2022, just outside of San Diego Make sure you bookmark our Race Calendar for more info: Date Race Race Company Location Region Cost Registration Link Distances 12.30.21…
Welcome back to our newest preview feature, where we showcase race opportunities coming up next month. If there is any week to really kick off Race Season – this is the one! Don’t forget to bookmark our Oregon Race Calendar! Date Race Race Company Location Region Cost Registration Link Distances 3.10.22 OTC Monthly Run/Walk Series Oregon Track Club Eugene Mid-Valley $5 https://secure.getmeregistered.com/register.php?event_id=136617&c=85421&mask=85422_85423_85424_85425_85426_85427 5k 3.12.22 Lucky Leprechaun Sisters Central $35-40 https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=122974 10k, 5k 3.12.22 Goat Mountain…
The new Parkclaw from Inov-8 is considered a hybrid shoe, which means it was designed to go from road to trail on the same run. For those that live in the city, but with good access to trails nearby, this is definitely a nice benefit. This is Inov-8’s first road to trail shoe featuring Graphene. The shoes, which launched on April 7th, are lightweight (under 10 ounces), good looking, and comfortable upon first wear. Here…
As runners, we all put our feet through the ringer. From soggy runs in the winters to toasty, sweaty runs in the summer, and pounding hard pavement step after step to accidentally kicking roots and rocks out on the trails, our feet really take a beating. Therefore, it seemed like a great time to review Pillow Slides, a sandal with support and comfort in mind. Construction: These slides are made with 4.5cm thick EVA compression…
Welcome to our newest preview feature, where we showcase race opportunities coming up next month. Make sure you bookmark our Race Calendar for more info: Date Race Race Company Location Region Cost Registration Link Distances 12.30.21 – 1.2.22 F*CK 2021 New Years Race Terrapin Events Virtual $30.00 https://runsignup.com/Race/OR/ANYWHERE/FCK2021NewYearsRun 10k, 5k 1.1.22 – 1.9.22 Ball Drop Why Racing Events Virtual $39.00 https://balldrop.raceroster.com/ Half, 10k, 5k 1.1.22 Resolution Run Heart of the Valley Corvallis Mid-Valley $0.00 http://www.hotvrunners.com/resolution-run.html…
