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.
I’m always happy to sing the praises of Salomon trail running gear – it’s innovative, sleek, and often synonymous with elite. We all know shoes are probably the most subjective piece of running gear and Salomon is coming out with some great options that meet in the middle of minimal vs. high drop. The Pulsar Trail Pro 2 has a 6mm drop, 3.5mm lugs, my favorite Quicklace system (with lace garage), an integrated gaiter, and…
Go Beyond Racing might be one of the most well-known RDs in our neck of the woods and coming up in about a month is their Wy’East Wonder 50M and 50K trail runs. Scheduled for Saturday, June 24th, these gorgeous races are already sold out, but you can put your name on the waitlist and keep those miles up just in case! This is a point-to-point net downhill race that starts from the southern side…
The Newport Resolution Run on Saturday, January 7, 2023 not only offers a 5k, 10k, and half marathon, but also ties a Polar Bear Plunge into the event. The half marathon starts first at 9am, followed by the shorter distances at 10am. You can view the courses here: the 5K and 10K are fast and flat, while the half marathon is a more challenging run, with a mix of pavement, singletrack trails, and gravel roads.…
Coming up fast on Saturday, December 3, 2022 is the second annual Ugly Sweater Fun Run 5K in Sisters! Come dressed in your favorite (or least favorite!) ugly sweater and enjoy a beautiful course through the town of Sisters. The race is not timed but there will be raffle prizes, costume prizes, and participation medals/ornaments. The race is free, but donations are encouraged, as 100% of the donation dollars go to the Circle of Friends…
We’re lucky in the Pacific Northwest to be near plentiful water sources on so many good adventures. Whether it’s alpine lakes, waterfalls, creeks, or rivers, I can usually get away with just carrying all the water I’ll need on an outing – or, ideally, less than I need with a filter. The MSR TrailShot™ Pocket-Sized Water Filter is a good option to throw in the bottom of your pack for those “just in case” days.…
The final Daybreak Racing event of 2022 is coming up in mid-November back at the coast with their Cape Mountain 50K and 25K runs. This is the third and final race in their Oregon Coast Trail Series and wraps up their racing year on beautiful singletrack through old growth rainforest and coastal meadows. Daybreak Racing is well-known for having exceptionally run events on stunning courses…but they also make you work for it. The 50K on…
Summer adventures have come to a close, but there is still plenty of fun to be found be both locally and with a bit of travel. I found myself both running and crewing at some big events that required a flight and some overnights and left my favorite travel backpack at home to give the Outdoor Vitals KotaUL a try. I hadn’t heard of this brand, or this bag, but from their marketing video…
Race to Remember is a Military non-profit in Vancouver, WA founded by Claudia Cardenas after losing her fiancé, Jason Vinyard, a 20-year army veteran to ensure that our community remembers and honors the sacrifices military members and their families make. The race will offer a 5K, 11K, and a kids 1K run. In addition to the race events, Race to Remember organizes military care packages and engages the community through projects such as “Soldier in…
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…
