Geli Heidelberger

Take a Hike with the ToughTested Rechargeable Powerbank and LED Light Tube

September 30, 2020 // 0 Comments

These days, when you are out and about, you are likely to carry your phone with you. Depending on how long you’ll be away from the power grid, you may worry about your phone running out of battery, and then you won’t even be able to use [read more...]

Oregon Brewery Running Series: September 2020 QuaRUNtine Virtual Distance Challenge

September 4, 2020 // 0 Comments

Now in the sixth month of restrictions on social gatherings, Oregon Brewery Running Series is again inviting us to join the September 2020 QuaRUNtine Virtual Distance Challenge, setting a mileage goal and tracking it through Strava to work towards [read more...]

Virtual Race Preview: 2020 Run Wilsonville

August 17, 2020 // 0 Comments

The year 2020 has been challenging for events, and when the event is a fundraiser, the beneficiary misses out on those funds. Wilsonville’s Fun in the Park event has been a long standing tradition on the first Saturday in August. Since it was [read more...]

Oregon Brewery Running Series: August 2020 QuaRUNtine Virtual Distance Challenge

August 15, 2020 // 0 Comments

We may be half way through the month already, but it’s not too late to join the Oregon Brewery Running Series August 2020 QuaRUNtine Virtual Distance Challenge, counting any miles you may have tracked through Strava (or are able to sync to [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in HOKA ONE ONE Arahi 4

May 27, 2020 // 0 Comments

A new pair of shoes is always exciting, and my new HOKA ONE ONE Arahi were no different. This latest iteration of HOKA’s road running stability shoe features a medium cushion, breathable upper material (great for summer days), and a 5mm heel [read more...]

Oregon Brewery Running Series: June 2020 QuaRUNtine Virtual Distance Challenge

May 25, 2020 // 0 Comments

With ongoing uncertainty about larger group gathering, Oregon Brewery Running Series is fine tuning and updating its month-long virtual runs and announcing its June 2020 QuaRUNtine Virtual Distance Challenge, which will run June 1-30. If you are not [read more...]

Virtual Races: Fanthropy Running Clubs

May 3, 2020 // 0 Comments

Do you enjoy running or walking? Do you like supporting great causes? Are you a fan of anything in popular culture? Let me introduce you to Fanthropy Running Clubs, where fandoms intersect with philanthropy. With recent social distancing guidelines [read more...]

Oregon Brewery Running Series: May 2020 QuaRUNtine Virtual Distance Challenge

April 27, 2020 // 0 Comments

With the April Virtual Distance Challenge nearing its end, and since social distancing guidelines and group gathering bans are still in place, Oregon Brewery Running Series is announcing its May 2020 QuaRUNtine Virtual Distance Challenge, which will [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Virtual Spring Classic Duathlon AKA CoronaClassic by Why Racing Events

April 8, 2020 // 0 Comments

Due to the current “stay at home” order given by state and federal government, most organized road races and other racing events cannot take place in their regular fashion this spring. WHY Racing’s Spring Classic Duathlon, [read more...]

Oregon Brewery Running Series: April 2020 QuaRUNtine Virtual Challenge

April 5, 2020 // 0 Comments

With current restrictions in place against group gatherings, races have to be canceled, and race organizers have the option of postponing or changing their event to a “virtual” run. If you are not familiar with virtual racing, it usually [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Oregon Brewery Running Series – Hoppy Earth Day Brewfest (McMinnville)

March 14, 2020 // 0 Comments

**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** On April [read more...]

Eugene Race Previews: 2020 Oregon Brewery Running Series at Ninkasi and 2020 Great Green Run ‘n Relay

February 20, 2020 // 0 Comments

**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** Oregon [read more...]

Columbia Gorge Race Previews (3/14/20): OBRS 5k at Ferment Brewing (Hood River) and St. Patty Day Columbia River Trail run/walk (The Dalles)

February 13, 2020 // 0 Comments

On March 14th, 2020, join Oregon Brewery Running Series in the Columbia Gorge at Ferment Brewing in Hood River. “Located on Hood River’s waterfront, the second floor tasting room at Ferment offers expansive views of the Columbia River Gorge, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Oregon Brewery Running Series – Baerlic Brewing (Portland)

February 7, 2020 // 0 Comments

Oregon Brewery Running Series returns to Baerlic Beergarden and Food Pod in NE Portland for their run on March 7th, 2020. This Baerlic Brewing location offers a tap room surrounded by some of the best and varied food carts. From this location, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Oregon Brewery Running Series – Vagabond Brewing (PDX)

January 31, 2020 // 0 Comments

The third event in the 2020 Oregon Brewery Running Series takes place at Vagabond Brewing in SE Portland on Saturday, February 29. This untimed fun run starts and ends at the brewery, and it is supportive of runners and walkers of all ages and [read more...]

Oregon Brewery Running Series 2020 Kickoff and Brewfest at the RunPub on 1/18

January 5, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Oregon Brewery Running Series has been around the Portland area for several years now, and on Saturday, January 18th, they are kicking off the 2020 season with a party and brewfest at Portland Running Company’s newest store: The Run Pub on [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Sweetheart Run 5k & 10k (Sweet Home)

December 31, 2019 // 0 Comments

One of the main, fun reasons for me to participate in organized road races is the fact that I would be running through areas I haven’t seen before. A few years ago I made the trip to Sweet Home to participate in a beautiful small town race. [read more...]

Stocking Stuffer idea: Headsweats new REPREVE running shirts

December 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

Many running shirts these days are 100% synthetic fibers to get the lightweight “tech” material that we like to exercise in. Polyester is made from the polymer PET, which is also used to make things like soda and ketchup bottles. It is [read more...]

Race Recap: Great Turkey Fumble 2019 Thanksgiving Run (Newberg)

December 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

For many years now I have been trying to motivate my family to join me in running a race on Thanksgiving morning, but many times other plans got in the way. This year, however, I signed everybody up for The Great Turkey Fumble run in Newberg, which [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Reindeer Run (St Helens)

November 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 10th annual Reindeer Run will take place in St. Helens on Saturday, December 7th, offering participants to walk or run a half marathon, 10k, or 5k. The race starts and ends at Columbia River Foursquare Church with a cozy indoor start/finish [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Hazelnut Run (Mt. Angel)

November 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

The annual Hazelnut Run (formerly Run for your Nuts) takes place this year on Saturday, December 7th at 10am, while the Hazelnut Festival and German Christmas Market is already open to the general public. Packet pickup and day of race registration [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Clark County Turkey Trot (Vancouver)

November 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

On Thanksgiving morning, there are many races to choose from, which may give you a great chance to try out a different area that you haven’t run in before. The Clark County Turkey Trot 5k/10k and Polar Plunge takes place on Thursday, November [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Columbia Gorge Marathon (Hood River)

October 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you are looking for a challenging and scenic marathon or half in October, the Columbia Gorge Marathon on Sunday, October 20th may be just right for you. The event starts and ends at the Hood River Event Site, and participants can choose a [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Beaverton Half Marathon 5k

October 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

It was a cool and cloudy morning with the threat of rain starting soon, when nearly 1,000 runners gathered at Portland Running Company for this year’s running of the Beaverton Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k. There was plenty of parking available [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Cross Trot (Eugene)

September 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

For many student athletes, the beginning of the school year also marks the beginning of cross country running season. Casual (and competitive) adult athletes can get in on the fun as well, and one of those opportunities comes on Sunday, October [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Willamette Headwaters Endurance Events (Oakridge)

September 25, 2019 // 0 Comments

The annual Willamette Headwaters Endurance Events (WHEE) will be run from the Sacandaga Campground near Oakridge, Oregon, on October 5th. Participants can choose between 11 miles, 22 miles, and 33 miles, with offer a elevation gain of 1,400ft, [read more...]

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