Articles by Brian Bernier

What Run Oregon is wearing: Zonyk Pro Sunglasses by Adidas

July 10, 2017 // 0 Comments

Even as a self-proclaimed minimalist runner, in a region that seems to be grey more often than sunny, a good set of eyeglasses is a necessity. Good for reducing glare, easing visibility and protecting the eyes from unwary bugs, they definitely get [read more...]

Fast Guy Problems: Chasing Champions 2017

June 24, 2017 // 0 Comments

‘To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift’ -Steve Prefontaine This is a meaningful and simple quote that really underlies what it means to be successful in running. Everyone is out there trying to do their best. [read more...]

Small Race Recap: 2017 Go Granary 5K

June 22, 2017 // 0 Comments

On June 10th, 2017, the Go Granary 5K came to Granary District in McMinnville, just north of the downtown area. This inaugural small 5K was being put onto benefit the Sherwood Japanese School and attracted approximately forty participants. It is [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Go Granary 5K (McMinnville)

May 17, 2017 // 0 Comments

I’ve been blogging for a few years now, but there have been only a few times where i have the opportunity to write about a race in my hometown. McMinnville is the biggest city in Yamhill County, but it seems to be rather short of races. This [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Capital FC Half Marathon (Salem)

May 10, 2017 // 2 Comments

This may be titled the Capital FC Half Marathon, but the event also offers a 5 and 10K for those who prefer a shorter race. A benefit event for the Capital Futbol Club (a nonprofit youth soccer club in Salem), this may be one of the least expensive [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Dynafit Alpine Seamless s/s Tee

April 30, 2017 // 0 Comments

Us bloggers are a close-knit group, with several long running inside jokes, some of them even appropriate to share via our posts. One of them refers to my avoidance to running in tops whenever the temperature climbs above 50 degrees. In a twist of [read more...]

Race Recap: 2017 Shamrock 15K

April 18, 2017 // 0 Comments

I have participated in the Shamrock Run off and on, mostly on, since my high school days. Seen as the unofficial beginning of the spring race season, it’s often a litmus test of the winters training. It also usually is held on what seems to be [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Cinco de Mayo Half/10K/5K (Portland)

April 18, 2017 // 0 Comments

This particular set of races put on by Terrapin Events is celebrating quite the milestone this year. Scheduled for Sunday May 7th, the Cinco de Mayo events have a new location, near OMSI. New location means new courses, which are promised to be [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Pacific Northwest Marathon

April 17, 2017 // 0 Comments

Eugene is a runners mecca of sorts, for several reasons. Capitalizing on this ideal is the Pacific Northwest Marathon, offering a 5K, half and full marathon. It’s scheduled for May 13th, which in my opinion falls in generally prime racing [read more...]

Race Recap: 2017 Bridge to Brews 8K

April 13, 2017 // 0 Comments

After 20 years of running, I sometimes feel as if I have tried every race at least once. Of course, with the number and variety of events in this region, that is nigh impossible. This year I got an opportunity to run in an event new to me, the [read more...]