Articles by Geli Heidelberger

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Clothing from United By Blue

January 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

United By Blue caught my eye with beautiful outdoor apparel with gorgeous prints and designs, and when I read that all their clothing and accessories are made from recycled plastic and organic cotton, I knew I had to give them a try. Based in [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 My Muddy Valentine 5k Obstacle Race (Tualatin)

January 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

When you think of celebrating Valentine’s Day, a mud run is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. But that doesn’t mean that it isn’t a good idea! On February 9th, the Saturday before Valentine’s Day, the “My [read more...]

Race Recap: Making Merry at the 2019 Holiday Half 5k

December 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

Heavy clouds with heavy downpours were lurking on the horizon, but it was still dry when runners started gathering at the new start line for this year’s Holiday Half Marathon, 10k and 5k races at the Daimler Headquarters in North Portland on [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in the Mizuno Wave Rider 22

December 18, 2018 // 0 Comments

Geli: Any time I try a new shoe I get a little nervous since my feet have been a bit temperamental for the last few years. Between plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis, there’s always something I have to tend to or work towards [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Hazelnut Run (Mount Angel)

November 15, 2018 // 0 Comments

The annual Hazelnut Run 5k (formerly “Run for your Nuts”) is the Saturday morning event during Mount Angel’s Hazelnut Festival and German Holiday Market on December 1 at 10am. The 5k course weaves through the streets of Mount [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Holiday Half Marathon, 10k & 5k (Portland)

November 13, 2018 // 0 Comments

The Holiday Half race event has been a favorite December race of mine for a long time. Over the years, I have run the half marathon once and the 5k several other times. At last year’s event I was very excited when Foot Traffic announced that a [read more...]

Run Oregon Stocking Stuffer: Hood to Coast Memories Book

October 24, 2018 // 0 Comments

As a runner in the Pacific Northwest, you have probably heard of, if not participated in, the Hood To Coast Relay, running around 200 miles from Timberline Lodge to Seaside. The relay is an experience like no other, and whether you love it or not, [read more...]

Small Race Preview: Sandy River Trail 5k/10k (Sandy)

October 24, 2018 // 0 Comments

The third annual Sandy River Run 5k/10k takes place on Saturday, November 24, at 9am. This all-trail run starts and ends at Sandy River Trailhead (at the end of Marcy St) and will take you on single and double track trails throughout the park, all [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Give n’ Gobble 5k/10k (Sherwood)

October 14, 2018 // 0 Comments

During Thanksgiving week, there are usually many races to choose from, and I’m always happy to find an event in a smaller town or a place where I haven’t run before. The Give N Gobble 5k run/walk and 10k run in Sherwood can be a great [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Portlandathon (5-Miler)

October 13, 2018 // 0 Comments

It was a cool and drizzly morning on October 7th when runners and walkers congregated at the World Trade Center in Portland for the 2018 Portlandathon marathon, half marathon, 5-miler, and 4 mile River Walk. When I got to the start area, the [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: “Run Fast, Cook Fast, East Slow”

October 11, 2018 // 0 Comments

Cooking is probably one of my favorite things to do. Thankfully it’s also very practical, so I get to do it daily! And I’m in the fortunate situation that at least two of my three family members will eat just about anything and will let [read more...]

Lighting up the night with the Kogalla Ra Adventure Light

October 9, 2018 // 0 Comments

Days are shortening, and often that means that outdoor runs and other activities happen when the sun isn’t there to light your way. Flashlights and headlamps are great, but in some dark areas without any streetlighting or other light sources, [read more...]

Race Preview: Oregon Brewery Running Series – McMenamins Kennedy School 5k (Portland)

October 3, 2018 // 0 Comments

The Halloween edition of the Oregon Brewery Running Series will start at McMenamins Kennedy School in NE Portland on Saturday, October 27th. Check-in for the race starts around 10:30am. You can pick up your bib, your shirt if you ordered one, and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Regatta Run (Tualatin)

September 19, 2018 // 0 Comments

The 10th annual Regatta Run is held at Tualatin Community Park on Saturday, October 20. The event is a fundraiser for the Matthew Lembke Memorial Scholarship fund, which awards scholarships to graduating seniors at Tualatin High School. The race [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Oregon Brewery Running Series – 54° – 40′ Brewing 5K (Washougal)

September 19, 2018 // 0 Comments

After a successful spring and summer, the Oregon Brewery Running Series is now preparing for its fall runs with an event every Saturday in October (plus one in November). The second run in the fall series takes place at 54°- 40′ Brewing Co. [read more...]

Small Race Previews: Three Salem races at the end of September

September 12, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you’re looking for a race to run on the last weekend of September, you are in luck! There are three different races in Salem to choose from, all of which support good causes. The 7th Annual Mad Hatter Dash starts at 9am on Saturday, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Corvallis Fall Festival 5k/10k

August 29, 2018 // 0 Comments

Heart of the Valley Runners’ 40th annual Corvallis Fall Festival Run takes place on Sunday, September 23 in conjunction with the annual Corvallis Fall Festival, the area’s largest art festival. The run starts and ends in the park near [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Oktoberfest Run (Mount Angel)

August 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

Every year I look forward to the Oktoberfest Run in Mount Angel for several reasons: First off, to me it marks the beginning of the “fall running season” with crisp mornings and no real danger of uncomfortable heat. Secondly, the course [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Aurora Colony Days 5k

August 20, 2018 // 0 Comments

At the end of a hot week, and despite a mild ankle injury, I was very excited to travel to the small town of Aurora (about 25 minutes south of Portland) to take part in the Aurora Colony Days 5k race on July 11. This small community of less than [read more...]

Run Oregon Bookshelf: The 30-Minute Runner – Smart Training for Busy Beginners

August 13, 2018 // 0 Comments

Ever since I started running many years ago, I have best intentions to stick to training plans and to keep up a base fitness so that I don’t ever have to “start over” in my training. But then life happens and I get busy, lazy, or [read more...]

Mid-Valley Small Race Previews: 2018 Sublimity Harvest Festival AND Salem Bridge to Cross 5k

August 11, 2018 // 0 Comments

The 40th annual Sublimity Harvest Festival Fun Run will take place on Saturday, September 8th at 9am. The 3k, 5k, and 10k all start at the Sublimity Grade School and are run on paved surfaces. All distances are open to runners and walkers. [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Hero Up Half Marathon and 5k (Tigard)

August 8, 2018 // 0 Comments

The annual Hero-Up Half Marathon and 5k takes place on Saturday, September 1 in Tigard’s Cook Park. Superhero costumes are highly encouraged, and 100% of net proceeds from the event benefit children’s cancer research. The race starts and [read more...]

Race Recap: Grixsen Brewing 5k Fun Run by Oregon Brewery Running Series

August 5, 2018 // 0 Comments

It was promising to be a very warm day (with a forecasted high of 97*) on the day of Oregon Brewery Running Series fun run at Grixsen Brewing. Even though we arrived at the brewery just 15 minutes before the 11am start, we were still able to find [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Salem Run for the Climate

August 3, 2018 // 0 Comments

The inaugural Run for the Climate will take place on Saturday, August 25th in Salem’s Minto-Brown Island Park. This untimed run starts at the covered shelter at 9am, and it takes runners and walkers through the beautiful park and along the [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: SunGod Sunglasses

July 11, 2018 // 0 Comments

There are two types of sunglass people that I know of: 1) the ones who lose them and break them every season, have numerous pairs because they’re always misplaced, and don’t (and shouldn’t) spend more than $30 on a pair because [read more...]

Race Recap: Running with Paula at the 2018 Independence Day run at Champoeg Park

July 7, 2018 // 2 Comments

It was another beautiful July morning when runners and walkers gathered at Champoeg State Park (near St Paul) to participate in Run With Paula’s Independence Day runs. July runs can be hot, but the 8am start time combined with the overnight [read more...]