Articles by Nikki Mueller

About Nikki Mueller (388 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.

Small Oregon Coast Race Previews: 2019 TJHS Splash N Dash 5k/10k & 2019 Earth Day 5k/10k

April 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

Come to Tillamook on Saturday April 13th for the 2019 TJHS Splash & Dash, which offers a 5k, a 10k, and a .25 mile kid’s race. Many of the locals participate in this race every year, and it’s a great opportunity to raise funds for Bud’s [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: Nuun Hydration

April 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

When I started running years ago, there weren’t a ton of different electrolyte replacement options that I knew about. I remember when I first heard about Nuun (and learned how to pronounce it, “noon,” in case you were wondering) I was [read more...]

Small Washington Race Previews: 2019 Annual Walk/Run for the Animals (Vancouver, WA) & Run the Path 5k (Longview)

April 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’ve always had a soft spot for organizations that benefit animals, and since we adopted our beloved mutt from the Humane Society 7 years ago, I can stand behind the 2019 Walk/Run for the Animals race on May 4th at Esther Short Park in Vancouver. [read more...]

Mid Valley Small Race Previews: 2019 Victor Point Run for the Hills 5k/10k/15k & 2019 BLT Cheadle Lake 5k/10k

April 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s time to run for the hills! The 4th annual 2019 Victory Point Run for the Hills is a fun opportunity to race as well as a great community event that benefits the Victor Point School in Silverton. The race will be held on Saturday May 4th and [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Farm Fresh Clothing Co.

April 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

I have a friend who manufactures quality clothing, and we were recently talking about how “fast fashion” has taken over the retail industry and how people are constantly looking to get the best bang for their buck by buying cheap clothing. Those [read more...]

Hopworks Rebrands its BikeBar as Hopworks North Williams Pub & Beergarden

April 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you live in Oregon, you know we have a reputation for good beer and lots of breweries to choose from. It’s hard to stand out in the crowd, but Hopworks Urban Brewery has done just that by being the first Certified B Corporation brewery [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: OOFOS

April 4, 2019 // 1 Comment

I found out about OOFOS on a runner’s group on Facebook one day a few years ago. Someone was asking about a good recovery shoe for runners and about 95% of the comments back were in favor of OOFOS. Ever since then, I’ve wanted to try them out [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Troutdale Trot 10k Run & Walk

April 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 41st year of the Troutdale Trot 10k Run & Walk is almost here! This year, this event brought to Troutdale by the Kiwanis Club of the Columbia Gorge is on May 4th and there’s fun for everyone here. In addition to the 10k walk & run, [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Toad & Co. Sunhemp Quilted Jacket

April 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

“Save the planet. Go nude.” You gotta love a company that lives by this motto. No, this isn’t the tagline for a naked race. This is what’s on the tag for the Toad & Co women’s Sunhemp Quilted Jacket I was given to review. We live in a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 ORRC Hagg Lake Road Runs & Trail Run

April 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

Did you run the Hagg Lake Mud Run in February? If you’re looking for a different experience at the lake (ie, less gushy messy mud,) come on out to the 2019 ORRC Hagg Lake Road Runs or the 2019 ORRC Hagg Lake Trail Run. This could be your [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Silver Falls Trail Challenge (1/4 & 1/2 Marathon)

March 26, 2019 // 1 Comment

My favorite race last year, (and I did A LOT of races, many on very beautiful routes) took place at Silver Falls State Park, and it was 100% due to the most beautiful scenery I’ve ever experienced. I’ve done a lot of trail races in lots of [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Portland Shamrock Run (Half Marathon)

March 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

Have you heard of this little event called the Portland Shamrock Run? If you live anywhere near Portland, you’d be living under a rock if you hadn’t, as it’s the largest running and walking event in Oregon and the 3rd largest in the Western [read more...]

Race Preview #2: 2019 Tillamook Burn 50 Miler & 50k

March 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon’s preview on the 2019 Tillamook Burn 50 Miler & 50k posted in February (read about it here) but we wanted to give the race an additional shout out so people don’t forget about it as Spring race season and all the ultras that come [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Patagonia

March 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

Patagonia is a well-known brand in the industry, and for good reason. They care about the environment and providing a durable product that will last longer than one season. There are a lot of brands out there for runners to choose from, and the list [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Amani Center Race Against Child Abuse Half Marathon/10k/5k (St. Helens)

March 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

Running for a great cause kills two birds with one stone, and the 2019 Amani Center Race Against Child Abuse on Saturday, April 13th will help you do just that. This St. Helens race, now in it’s 11th year, will benefit the Amani Center, which is a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 CPRD Camellia Run/Walk 5k & 10k (Newberg)

March 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

Flowers are magical. They make everyone smile and can brighten a day in a moment. So why not surround yourself with them this year at the 2019 CPRD Camillia Run/Walk in Newberg, OR on April 13th? The Eclectic Edge Racing event is in it’s 11th [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Shotgun Trail Blast 5k/10k/25k/50k (Marcola)

March 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you’re up for a trail adventure this spring, the 2019 Shotgun Trail Blast will be on April 6th at the Shotgun Creek Recreation Area which is northwest of Marcola, OR. This Level 32 Racing event will have plenty of distances to consider, as [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 ORCC Hagg Mud Runs

March 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

The ORCC Hagg Lake Mud Runs were recently held on Saturday, February 18th and Sunday, February 17th, 2019. Two Run Oregon bloggers participated in the final 25k event in this series of races around Henry Hagg Lake that include a 50K, 25K+, and a [read more...]

Race Series Preview: 2019 Healthy Kids Running Series

March 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

I was never an active kid, and when I became a runner at almost 30, I knew that I wanted to normalize running when I became a mom. My kids have watched me cross a few finish lines, and they love the medals I bring home when I “win” the race. [read more...]

Small Race Previews: 2019 Run with the Cops 5k (Springfield) & Tri Trail Challenge (Eugene)

March 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

The inaugural 2019 Run with the Cops 5k is coming up in Springfield, OR on March 31st. This Eclectic Edge Racing event is an Oregon Law Enforcement Torch Run and it will raise funds for the Eugene/Springfield Special Olympics. It’s a great cause [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Beaver Freezer Triathlon & Duathlon (Corvallis)

March 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s cold outside, so that must mean it’s time to do the 2019 Beaver Freezer Triathlon & Duathalon! This year, the event at the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis will be on Saturday April 6th. The Beaver Freezer started in 1993 and [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Embrace The Ruck 4 Miler (Lebanon)

February 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

The slogan for the 2019 Embrace the Ruck race is “If it Ain’t Raining It Ain’t Real Training.” If you want a unique twist on Adventure Running, this 4-Mile circuit in Lebanon might be what you need. All the proceeds will be split between the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Forest Park 5k/10k Trail Runs (Jacksonville)

February 25, 2019 // 0 Comments

Forest Park is one of the perks of being a runner in Oregon, and there are lots of trails you can explore. On March 30th, the 2019 Forest Park 5k/10k Trail Runs in Jacksonville will afford you another opportunity to do so. This run is a great one [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Tillamook Burn 50 Miler & 50k

February 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

Last year, I got bit by the ultra bug. My 1st was followed by my 2nd and 3rd and now here we are in 2019 and I’m surrounded by so many more options. The first one I’m planning for the new year is the 2019 Tillamook Burn. The 50 Miler will take [read more...]

Small Race Previews: 2019 Jumpstart St. Patrick’s Day River Run/Walk (The Dalles) & TVW Charity Fun-Run for People of all Abilities (Hillsboro)

February 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

Come to the Dalles for the 2019 Jumpstart St. Patrick’s Day River Run/Walk. This will be a fun event and a great opportunity to get in a winter time trial. There will be 3 distances to choose from on Saturday, March 16th, 2019. Run or walk the 3k, [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Winter PRC 5k – Final Race (Race #3)

February 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

People in Portland were thinking we were maybe finally going to escape all the widespread panic over the possibility of snow this year. We’d gotten through December and January with no incidents of true “winter weather” and the first two races [read more...]