Articles by Nikki Mueller

About Nikki Mueller (604 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 Preview: 2021 Rogue Gorge 50k & Half (Upper Rogue Wild & Scenic River)

September 22, 2021 // 0 Comments

Have you done a Daybreak Racing trail run yet? If you haven’t, you really should do the 2021 Rogue Gorge which takes place on the upper Rogue River on October [...]

Race Recap: 2021 Bridge of the Goddess Half Marathon/10k

September 15, 2021 // 0 Comments

Race Season has been TOUGH this year, maybe even more so than in 2020. Last year, we knew there were probably not going to be any races IRL, but this [...]

Race Preview: 2121 RISE Troops Challenge (Bend)

September 12, 2021 // 0 Comments

Ready for boot camp? If you feel a bit like it’s “been there, done that” with races now that you’re up and literally running again, it might be worth considering [...]

Race Preview: 2021 HTC High Desert Relay

September 8, 2021 // 0 Comments

“Don’t Be the Owl.” A few years ago, I ran the HTC High Desert Relay, and this became our team’s motto for the entire weekend. We hit an owl with [...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: MODL Water Bottle

September 5, 2021 // 0 Comments

Last month, Facebook was clearly reading my mind, because an ad popped up for a new water bottle while I was planning my three day hike to Goat Rocks. It [...]

Race Preview: 2021 Elk-Kings Trail Races 50k/25k/Mountain Marathon

September 5, 2021 // 0 Comments

In the midst of what I called my “50k Obsession” a couple of years ago, I ran the Elk-Kings Trails 50k. This was one of the most scenic of the [...]

Join us in the 2021 UA “All Out Mile”

September 4, 2021 // 0 Comments

I’m not going to lie. When I hear the term “speed training,” I throw up in my mouth just a little. I haven’t been a fast runner in a few [...]

Race Preview: 2021 Oregon Brewery Running Series 5k: Ferment Brewing Co (Hood River)

August 28, 2021 // 0 Comments

Looking for a true “Fun Run?” Look no further than the Oregon Brewery Running Series. Not only will you get a 5k(ish) run in, but you’ll get a beer at [...]

Race Preview: 2021 Oakridge Triple Summit Challenge

August 27, 2021 // 0 Comments

Ready for a challenge? The Oakridge Triple Summit Challenge is the ONLY 3 day stage trail running race in Oregon, and it’s going to be epic!! Join your fellow trail [...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in Puma Deviate Nitro SP

August 24, 2021 // 0 Comments

True runner confession: I had never run in PUMA shoes before a few weeks ago. It’s not that I didn’t like them. Quite the contrary, I’ve always thought PUMA shoes [...]