Articles by Nikki Mueller

About Nikki Mueller (52 Articles)

I'm a mother of two boys who is a certified group exercise instructor for Baby Bootcamp in SW Portland. I have two young boys and am actively involved in their co-operative preschool. 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 Preview: 2017 Canby 5k & 10k

May 27, 2017 // 0 Comments

Come to Canby for a fun race that helps support an amazing cause this summer! The 5th annual Canby 5k Walk/Run and the 10k Run will be held on June 17th this year. The profits from the race go to support the Canby High School Cross Country team as [read more...]

Small Race Previews: 2017 Rogue River Rooster Crow 5k Run (Grants Pass) & 1-Mile/5k/10k Amy Hafer Race for Awareness (Enterprise)

May 26, 2017 // 0 Comments

Looking for a 5k this summer out at the beautiful Rogue River? Come out to the Rogue River Rooster Crow 5k Run. This race takes place on Saturday, June 24th at Rogue River Elementary. The course is an out-and-back style race described as “flat [read more...]

Running Away: Running Through Grief

May 21, 2017 // 1 Comment

Running is the perfect metaphor for life. We have tremendous hills and long miles to battle, blistering sun and wind and rain, days where we just don’t feel like it but power through anyway, and days where we’ve done everything right to train [read more...]

2017 Summer Run Training Program (Baby Boot Camp Running Program)

May 21, 2017 // 0 Comments

Okay, this is totally going to sound like bragging. But please bear with me, because there’s an actual point to it. Quick side bar and honest admission…I am a Baby Boot Camp Fitness instructor, which you know if you have read my bio. But [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Elijah Bristow 24/12/6 Hour Run (Dexter)

May 20, 2017 // 0 Comments

We’ve all been on runs that feel like they last all day. But would you be up to the challenge of actually doing a 24 hour run? How about one that’s well supported and offers up some seriously awesome grub to keep you happy? If you’ve always [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: The Moji Curve Pro & Foot Pro Massagers

May 16, 2017 // 0 Comments

If you are any sort of athlete, you know that having a good massage tool for various aches and pains is a must. Moji recovery tools are “founded on the principals of keeping people active and pain-free.” The Curve Pro Massager sure looked like [read more...]

Race Recap: 2017 Eugene Marathon

May 14, 2017 // 0 Comments

As a native Oregonian who is also a runner, I’ve always heard about the Eugene Marathon. Of course the Portland Marathon gets a lot more lip service, but Eugene is not one to sneeze at. Considering that Eugene has been home to many of the greatest [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Girls on the Run Willamette Valley 5k (Corvallis)

May 9, 2017 // 0 Comments

When I was a little girl, I dreaded running a mile in gym class. I embraced running just before I turned 30 and I really wish I had caught the running bug earlier in life. So when I had a chance to race with a young girl for the Girls On The Run [read more...]

Small Race Preview: For the Kids 5k Walk/Run &amp (Newberg); SaxEn Scholarship 5k and 800m (Salem)

May 7, 2017 // 0 Comments

Get the whole family’s running shoes tied and head to Newberg on June 3rd for the family-friendly For The Kids 5k Walk/Run. This event will support the Royal Family Kids Camp and Teen Reach Adventure Camp of Yamhill County. Foster kids ages 7-15 [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 Grants Pass Freedom Run/Walk 5k & 5 Mile

May 2, 2017 // 0 Comments

If you’re a runner who’s always wanted to be an extra on “The Walking Dead,” you’re in luck if you’ll be around Grants Pass on Saturday May 27th. This year’s Grants Pass Freedom Run is the zombie edition and you can either run a 5k [read more...]