Nikki MuellerI'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.
If there’s anything that makes me feel sane, it’s getting out into the woods and surrounding myself with nature. Daybreak Racing has some great races on the agenda, and the 2023 Rogue Gorge sounds a lot like heaven on Earth. It’s in fact been on my radar for a while now. The Rogue Gorge offers runners three distance options and will be held over the weekend of October 14th and 15th. No matter which distance…
X-SCAPE BAJA = LAND X WATER X SNEAKER Imagine for a moment that in the shoe world, Hoka and Crocs had a baby. You’d get the cross-comfort of a high-quality running/walking shoe mixed with a summer sandal/waterproof water shoe. Or, more specifically, you’d get the X-Scape Baja, made by Deckers X Lab. See all our posts on Deckers here! Looks: I received the X-Scape Baja in a bright white color. These shoes look like nothing I…
One of my first memories of computers was playing “The Oregon Trail” in elementary school on those ancient black screens in the computer room. (Side note: thanks to the Internet Archive, you can still play it!) Check out our recap of the inaugural event! But whether or not computer games are your thing, there’s an alternative that’s just as fun, if not more. Join Oregon City on Sunday, October 1st for the 8th 2023 Oregon…
Called out on the website as “Bend’s Oldest Foot Race,” the 2023 Bigfoot 10k Run is coming up on Sunday, October 1st at 9:00AM. The annual Bigfoot race, hosted by Central Oregon Running Klub, has been around since 1976 and boasts a fast downhill course from Century Drive into Old Mill. For its third year, the race will begin at the Cascade Lakes Welcome Center in Bend and will take a easy breezy jaunt down the bike…
Mt Angel is a magical place known for it’s German style, and there’s a fabulous festival and street fair that takes place every year called the Mt Angel Oktoberfest. This year, this festival takes place September 14th thru the 17th, and another tradition, the Oktoberfest Road Race, will be occurring on Sunday, September 17th, 2023. The race, which used to fall on a Saturday, now takes place on Sunday to close out the weekend. It…
Recently, my doctor told me that she recommends all of her patients over the age of 40 see a dermatologist and have a skin check. Sun damage is something that’s very much on my radar, especially since I spend a lot of time running outdoors. The sunshirts from Krimson Klover remind me that there’s absolutely no reason that sun protection can’t be fun and cute. I received the Sara Long Sleeve Sunshirt as well as…
This last Spring, I fell in love with a new running group. I’ve run with LOTS of people over the years, and with lots of groups too. I’ve actually made it a personal mission to bring runners together with other runners because it pretty much saved my life in a dark time when I found my running community. But finding the Foot Traffic Women’s Academy was another ray of sunshine in my life and something…
If you are looking for a scenic coastal run, look no further! The Twisted Pine Run in Newport is just around the corner on September 9th. With a half marathon, a 5k, and a 10k to choose from, this Ardor Adventures race boasts beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and Yaquina Bay. Racers will start and finish at South Beach State Park by the Foghorn theater. All courses are pretty flat and fast with amazing views.…
“One of the Flattest, Fastest Marathons in Oregon.” This quote comes directly from the website of the Pacific Northwest Marathon, and these words are often music to a runner’s ears. Come out to Harrisburg on Saturday, September 16th, 2023 for your choice: marathon, half marathon, or 5k. If you’re a marathoner, this event is perfect for you, as this USATF certified marathon course is a Boston qualifier. Hip hip hooray! The Fall weather in the…
Salomon has some experience when it comes to gear for the outdoors. Running, hiking, skiing, snowboarding – all covered and all quality. To this day, their hydration vests are some of my very favorites for long trail runs. So I was really stoked to get the opportunity to test out their new Aero Glide shoes, which are a great option for an everyday road shoe. They look super cushy (which sometimes equates to heavy,) but…
