Articles by Geli Heidelberger

Small Race Preview: 2019 PJs to Pancakes 5k (West Linn)

July 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

One of the hardest things on a race morning is the fact that I have to get out of bed and put on running clothes. The 5th annual PJs to Pancakes 5k in West Linn takes that obstacle out of the equation by encouraging participants to wear their [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Taco Tuesday Twilight Trot series (Eugene)

July 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

Tuesdays are great when you’re stumped during meal planning, since you can always refer to “Taco Tuesday” as your inspiration for the day’s meal. Eclectic Edge has been inspired by that as well and is organizing the Taco [read more...]

Small Mid-Week Mid-Valley race previews: Twilight Trot 5k (Eugene) and Gold Rush 5k (Cottage Grove)

June 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

Due to the most common availability of racers, most races are scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays. Therefore it is nice to find some mid-week races that may work for those with less conventional work schedules, or those who would be working out in [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Swim Dash Splash Triathlon (Longview WA)

June 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you’re a runner and enjoy racing, you may be tempted to give a triathlon a try. A traditional triathlon includes swimming, biking, and running. The City of Longview Parks and Rec and the YMCA of Southwest Washington are putting a twist on [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Independence Day Half Marathon/5k/10k (Champoeg State Park)

June 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

On the morning of July 4th, there are many races to choose from that promise a fun, festive atmosphere. One of my favorites, which I have run several times in past years, is Run With Paula’s Independence Day Run at Champoeg State Park just [read more...]

Eastern Oregon Small Race Previews: 4th of July Runs in Stanfield and Vale

June 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

There are a few days throughout the year when there are plenty of races to choose from. July 4th is one of those days, and it is a great opportunity to experience a run in a smaller town or in an area that you don’t usually visit. The small [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 REVEL Mount Hood Marathon and Half

June 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

The REVEL Mount Hood Marathon and Half will take place this year on Saturday, June 29th. REVEL race series events distinguish themselves from other races by being held in gorgeous nature spaces, like forests and canyons, and by being USATF [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Pioneer Dam Run (Brownsville)

June 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Pioneer Dam Run 5k and 10k in Brownsville, OR takes place each year on the Sunday of the third weekend in June, which this year is June 23. The race starts in front of the Linn County Historical Museum. The 5k and 10k start together at 8am, and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 ORRC Summer Solstice 5k at the Zoo (Portland)

May 31, 2019 // 0 Comments

One of my favorite parts of participating in organized races is running in new and unique locations. While I have been to the Oregon Zoo many times, the course for the Summer Solstice 5k at the Zoo will take participants through some areas that are [read more...]

Washougal Small Races: 2019 Run to Remember 1M/5k/10k/Half Marathon and WSF Student Stride for Education 5k

May 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you are looking for an event on the weekend after Mother’s Day, there are two wonderful small(ish) races in Washougal, Washington. On Saturday, May 18, The Washougal Schools Foundation raised funds for the districts’ schools at the [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Camellia Run in Newberg

April 29, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Newberg Camellia 5k/10k run takes place every year on the morning of the Camellia Festival in April. This year’s event was on Saturday, April 13, and it was an overcast, but not yet rainy morning when 600 participants gathered at the [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Left Coast Raw protein shakes

April 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

Fruit smoothies are one of my favorite snacks (or sometimes meal replacements), and I am always looking for ways to add protein to the fruit while maintaining the fruity flavors I enjoy. Protein powders and shake mixes are readily available, but the [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: Buff DryFlx collection – out this Spring!

April 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

Ever since the TV show Survivor came on the air 20 years ago, we know about the many uses of a Buff Multifunctional Headwear piece, and the brand name Buff has become the proprietary eponym for any such piece of clothing. Buff continues to produce [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Shamrock Run 5k

March 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

In the twelve years that I have lived in Portland, I have run the Portland Shamrock Run more often than not, and 2019 stands out to me with the best weather I could possibly imagine! I had convinced my husband and sons to join me at the Shamrock Run [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: SuperFat Amazing Nut Butters

March 25, 2019 // 0 Comments

As far a quick, healthy snacks go, it is widely agreed that nuts pack a nutritious punch to tide you over between meals. Nut butters are a great way to include nuts into your snacks as well (as long as they are not loaded with sugar), but jars of [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Save the Bee 5k (Veneta)

March 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

Richardson Park on Fern Ridge Lake near Eugene is the site for the 5th annual Save The Bee 5k. This fundraising event draws attention to our honeybees and their recent struggles, and all proceeds of the race go to support Glory Bee’s [read more...]

Small Race Preview: Strides for Education Eugene 4J 6K and Salmon Creek Run (Powers, OR)

March 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

The AVID Strides for Education Eugene 4J 6K takes place on Sunday, April 7 at 2pm at the School District office, and it raises funds for continuing support of the AVID system and strategies in Eugene’s classrooms. The course of the 6k race is [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Run to Get Lucky (Corvallis)

February 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 8th annual Run to Get Lucky takes place in Corvallis on the afternoon of Saturday, March 16th. Participants have a choice between a 15k, 5k, 1-mile or 1k, as well as a beer mile relay. All distances are out and back courses that start and end in [read more...]

Race Recap: 21019 Worst Day of the Year 5k Run (Troutdale)

February 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

With its slogan “Always a good day for a run” and the beautiful location at McMenamin’s Edgefield golf course, this was my fourth time participating in the Worst Day of the Year run. Once again, the weather was much nicer than it [read more...]

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

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 preventing. But [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...]