Articles by Bobi Jo

About Bobi Jo (22 Articles)

Bobi 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, and snowshoeing. On her elusive rest days, she is an avid bookworm and a Green Bay Packers fan. Her best adventure buddies are her husband and her Australian Shepherd.

Race Preview: 2017 Timberline Mountain Run (Mt. Hood)

July 20, 2017 // 0 Comments

Mountain runners, lovers of hills, challenge-accepters, and altitude-seekers, this run is for you! The Timberline Mountain Run, hosted by the Timberline Trail Running Club and sponsored by Mt. Hood Brewing Company, was featured in the August 2014 [read more...]

“Those Hills”: A Run Oregon review of the 2017 Fueled by Fine Wine Half

July 18, 2017 // 0 Comments

I had the opportunity to run the Fueled by Fine Wine half marathon in Dundee, OR on July 9th and if you’re a regular reader of Run Oregon, you know we’re big fans of this race. It’s a great event with spectacular views, a demanding [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Wings & Wheels Half Marathon (Scappoose)

July 13, 2017 // 0 Comments

Airplanes, cars, motorcycles, pancakes, beer, coffee, kids activities, dance party…AND running? The South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce doesn’t leave anything out when it comes to the Wings & Wheels Half Marathon! The 7th [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Run with a Researcher in Eugene (FREE!)

July 12, 2017 // 0 Comments

This isn’t a race and it’s not really a group run, either. It’s something totally unique and it makes me want to trek down to Eugene to participate! On the 1st Saturday of the month (next one is Aug 5th), the University of Oregon [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Pacific City Beach Challenge (Pacific City)

July 4, 2017 // 0 Comments

Somewhere between Tillamook and Lincoln City is one of the most picturesque coastal towns: Pacific City. The 8th annual Pacific City Beach Challenge comes to this lovely town (and the famed Haystack Rock and “Sand Hill” on July 30th, [read more...]

“Race days are the best” – A Run Oregon review of the 2017 Mary’s Peak 50k

July 2, 2017 // 0 Comments

The 50k distance has become my standard distance, so I was excited to try out Oregon Trail Run’s Mary’s Peak 50k. They also had a 50 mile or 25k option, but given the rest of my summer calendar, the 50k was a sweet spot for me. It was [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Manzanita Beach Run (A Run Oregon Featured Race!) – DISCOUNT CODE

June 29, 2017 // 0 Comments

Not that any of us need an excuse to visit the beach, but if you do, make this event part of the plan! In the beautiful coastal city of Manzanita, the Beach Walk & Run 5k and 10k (or kid’s 1 miler!) is in its 27th year and takes place on [read more...]