Articles by Nikki Mueller

About Nikki Mueller (578 Articles)

I'm the owner of Healthy Girl Fitness and I'm a personal trainer, certified AFAA group exercise instructor, and an RRCA certified running coach in SW Portland. I am also the mother of two young boys and am on the board at my youngest son's school. I led a relatively inactive life throughout my 20's until I discovered the world of fitness and running. I ran my first marathon in 2006 and haven't looked back since.

Race Recap: 2021 Helvetia Half Marathon

June 19, 2021 // 0 Comments

The Helvetia Half Marathon/10k/5k is a right of passage if you are a runner in Portland. There are clearly a lot of races to choose from, but Helvetia is iconic. [...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the newly released HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 8

June 17, 2021 // 0 Comments

If you’ve tried HOKA ONE ONE, you know that they either work for you or they don’t. There’s really not any in between, but if they are right for you, [...]

Try on all the sunglasses without leaving your phone thanks to Bollé

June 15, 2021 // 0 Comments

The worst part about buying sunglasses is the hassle of finding the perfect ones. I don’t know about you, but I kind of hate having to stand there in stores [...]

Run Well & Drink Well with Well Told Design

June 11, 2021 // 0 Comments

Despite the fact that I’m hopelessly lost every time I go adventuring, I’m oddly fascinated by topography and maps. I can’t follow directions to save my life, but I like [...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Title Nine ClambR Women’s Hiking Short

June 7, 2021 // 0 Comments

As a girl who’s always had thick thighs and short legs, finding the right fit on a pair of shorts can be challenging. Length is a big factor, as well [...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: USWE Running Vest

June 3, 2021 // 0 Comments

The quest for the perfect hydration solution in running is something I’ve been struggling with since my first marathon in 2006. I’ve tried countless handhelds and waist packs, and at [...]

Race Preview: 2021 Backcountry Rise 50 miler/50k/20 miler

May 31, 2021 // 0 Comments

DayBreak Racing puts on some of the most beautiful trail races, and once I’m back to “ultra shape” again, there are a few of their events on my bucket list. [...]

Run Oregon is training free in the Freetrain V1 running vest

May 30, 2021 // 0 Comments

Where do you keep your stuff when you run? Your phone, your keys in particular? I don’t always run with water.. In fact when I’m out for a run that’s [...]

Race Preview: 2021 Aquafina OTC Butte to Butte

May 26, 2021 // 0 Comments

The Oregon Track Club and Eclectic Edge Racing is happy to report that the 2021 Aquatfina OTC Butte To Butte race is on the schedule for August 22nd, 2021. Of [...]

Race Preview: 2021 Siskiyou Out Back (SOB) Trail Run

May 25, 2021 // 0 Comments

If you’re looking for an epic race, the 2021 Siskiyou Out Back Trail Run, otherwise known as The SOB should check all the boxes. This race, held on July 10th [...]