Articles by Brian Bernier

Small races can be the best races: A Run Oregon recap of the 2018 Go Granary 5K (McMinnville)

June 9, 2018 // 0 Comments

On Saturday the 2nd I had the opportunity to participate in a local fun run. Low key and small, the Go Granary 5K had a simple course in the middle of town, avoiding most major streets. This was a key element, as the fund raising run for the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Burnt Creek Marathon and Half (Vancouver, WA)

June 9, 2018 // 0 Comments

The 4th of July weekend is chock full of races of all distances. The notorious combo is the Firecracker 4 (or 5, depending on the length of the weekend). This is a daily series of marathons or halfs for the serious to tackle. This year there are 5, [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Run the Dutch 5K (Dayton)

May 9, 2018 // 0 Comments

Returning to Heiser Farms just outside of Dayton, the Run the Dutch 5K is a cross country style race scheduled for June 2nd. With the proceeds going towards various local nonprofits, including the See Ya Later Foundation and the Mendonca Academy of [read more...]

Fast Guy Problems: Rules of Engagement

May 5, 2018 // 0 Comments

I’d like to think of running as a gentlemans sport. Not often marred by news of poor behavior or cheating (aside from the doping on the pro level), there is a certain level of respect as countless individuals toe the line for a chance to race [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Go Granary 5K (McMinnville)

May 3, 2018 // 0 Comments

Several weeks ago I noticed that a recently renovated area of McMinnville would make for a great race venue and picturesque finish. After checking the course map for the untimed Go Granary run on June 2nd, I discovered it uses that very same street. [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 McMinnville Alien Abduction Dash 5K

April 20, 2018 // 0 Comments

Here’s a low key race to add to the calendar that also mixes well with family outings. Scheduled during the McMenamins UFO Festival in McMinnville, the Alien Abduction Dash 5K and kids fun run are simple affairs that take the pressure out of [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Gore R7 GORE-TEX Shakedry Jacket

April 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

Being that the PNW is considered a temperate rainforest, we see a lot of rain and wind with our somewhat chilly temperatures in the fall, winter, and spring. Picking gear before a run requires factoring in potential weather conditions and the length [read more...]

Run Oregon Wardrobe: Brooks Ghost Running Tank

March 26, 2018 // 0 Comments

Summer is not here, but spring is definitely upon us. With the change of the seasons comes warmer temperatures (finally) and the sun (sometimes). This leads to a gradual shift in the running wardrobe, tending towards less coverage, lighter weight [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Lincoln City Half Marathon

March 12, 2018 // 1 Comment

Races can happen in various locales, and my favorites tend to be the ones that resemble my training. I’m always a big fan of running in rural areas, with little vehicular traffic, great views and a little bit of hills. On March 4th, 2018, I [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing : SAXX Pilot 2N1 shorts

March 10, 2018 // 0 Comments

Sometimes, it seems an industry has experienced all the innovation and expansion it could possibly reach. Then you come across a new product that gives an idea a new light. The Pilot 2N1 short are a good example of the simple running short growing [read more...]