Bobi JoBobi Jo has lived all over the midwest but moved to Portland in 2007 and now calls it home. She started casually running in 2012 and trained up for the "Run Like A Mother" 5k as her first proper event. She got a taste of the runner's high and is now a veteran ultrarunner. While running is her favorite sport, she is a "Jill of all trades, master of none" - her other hobbies include rock climbing, hiking, skiing, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and traveling the world. On her elusive rest days, she is an avid bookworm and a Green Bay Packers fan.
The Whiskey Run mountain bike trail system in Southern Oregon has over 30 miles of gorgeous single track and for the first time, on October 1st, will be reserved for trail runners! The Run Whiskey Run, hosted by South Coast Running Club, will have a Shirley Temple (1.5 mile loop), Whiskey Ginger (5 mile loop), or a Double Shot (10 miles), all on trail. Located just 20 miles south of Coos Bay and on the…
After a prolonged training block all spring with plans falling apart, some weeks of personal grief, and a general feeling of being goal-less, I decided to put an end to my Aimless Running Syndrome and hopped into the Wy’East Howl 100K at the last minute. It’s logistically easy from Portland, with a not-so-far start/finish line at Mt. Hood Meadows, but also offers the option of camping or simple lodging for the weekend just up on…
I get FOMO whenever I’m writing about a Daybreak Racing event, as I know they’ll be beautiful, challenging, well-run, and truly capture the essence of PNW trail running. Coming up quickly on their calendar is the Perpetua Coast 50K and 20M on October 1st and 2nd (both still have spots open!) over in Yachats and the Cape Perpetua National Scenic Area. This race was previously hosted by Rainshadow Running as the Oregon Coast trail runs…
This fairly new race in the Salem-area is coming up in mid-September and once again will have a 5K, 10K, and 1/2 mile kids dash! The Oregon Hop Run, hosted by The City of Independence and the Monmouth-Independence Area Chamber of Commerce, benefits the Ella Curran Food Bank. Check out our review of the 2021 event! The course starts and ends at the beautiful Riverfront Park in Independence at the amphitheater. Participants will be on…
There are still plenty of summer adventures to be had and somehow my calendar is filled to the brim like its 2019 or something. Lots of trailhead sleeping, long days in the car and even longer days on trail and I’ve been giving RightOnTrek meals a go. Their website makes it easy to dial in your entire meal plan, with a varied selection of dinners, breakfasts, and snacks with options like ‘spicy’, ‘vegan’, ‘gluten-free’, etc.…
Alpine Running continues to add amazing races to their lineup and while I’ve done a handful, this one has eluded me year after year. Don’t be like me – sign up and get on these dreamy trails! The Three Sisters Skyline is a great end-of-summer-but-not-quite-fall timeframe on September 24th this year and once again offers the 50K and half marathon distance options. Both courses are considered “fast” by trail running standards, however, the 50K gets…
The South Coast Running Club’s Sunset Bay Trail Run is just a few weeks away on Saturday, September 3, 2022 in Charleston, OR. The 4-mile, 15K, and half marathon distances are just $25 each! The race directors have focused on the experience instead of swag to keep entry costs cheap, though race shirts will be available for purchase and there will be prize giveaways that are donated by local businesses. This race will deliver on…
There’s no denying that Salomon is a mega brand on the trail running scene. From shoes to hydration packs to shorts / shirts / hats, you’ll see it on any trail. I love my own Salomon gear – many are staples and must-haves on all my runs. Their shoes are known for either being high drop and luggy, or minimal and light-weight. They’ve introduced a new shoe this year, though, the Ultra Glide, that has…
Although it feels like summer has just begun, the Giddy Up 5K Ranch Run in Sisters is already around the corner on August 20th at Pole Creek Ranch. This new chip-timed run and walk will take racers through the ranch (a portion of its 375-acre property), down the private country roads, and will have incredible views in just 5K! Finishers will receive a custom cowboy bandana, a campfire mug, a cowbell medal, and a beer…
Craft Sportswear has just about everything for everyone: shoes, jackets, shirts, shorts, dresses, hats in all our favorite outdoor sports: running, cycling, skiing, mountain biking. As runners, we’re on the lookout for fun new shoes and Craft arrived on my doorstep with their CTM Ultra 2. This shoe is incredibly lightweight, there’s no question about that. The women’s version is just shy of 7 ounces and the feeling underfoot is incredibly stark. My second impression…
