Articles by Nikki Mueller

About Nikki Mueller (112 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.

Small Race Previews: 2017 Womenspace Wonder Run 5k (Eugene) & Lilly’s Lope For Hope 5k/1k (Philomath)

September 23, 2017 // 0 Comments

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and a great way of supporting the victims and survivors of domestic violence is by participating the in the Womenspace Wonder Run 5k on October 14th in Eugene. All of the funds from [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2017 Dallas Glow Run 5k & Kid’s Dash

September 21, 2017 // 0 Comments

Fall means that it’s getting darker earlier and a run with a glow-in-the-dark theme is a great way to celebrate October! The 2nd annual Dallas Glow Run on October 14th will be a ton of fun and the proceeds benefit the Dallas Christmas Cheer Fund, [read more...]

Making a Weekend of it at Copper Mountain Resort (Copper Mountain, CO)

September 20, 2017 // 0 Comments

I have a friend who was a ski bum at the Copper Mountain Resort in Copper Mountain, CO in another lifetime, and she talked it up and made me wish I could ski. I never did learn, but when the opportunity to run the Under Armour Mountain Series at [read more...]

Small Race Previews: 2017 Run For Resilience Ostomy 5k (Milwaukie) & Strides For CJD 5k (Portland)

September 20, 2017 // 0 Comments

The 3rd Annual Run For Resilience Ostomy 5k in Portland will be occurring on October 14th this year. This is a down-and-back course which starts at Riverfront Park in downtown Milwaukie and follows the historic Trolley Trail through sculpture [read more...]

Race Preview: 2017 St. Helens Monster Dash (5k & 10k)

September 19, 2017 // 0 Comments

October is such a fun time of year for races. If you’d like to run an enjoyable small race and celebrate the Halloween season at the same time, consider joining the community of St. Helens on October 14th for the St. Helens Monster Dash 5k and [read more...]

Making a Weekend of It: Run Oregon at the 2017 Under Armour Mountain Series (Copper Mountain, CO)

September 17, 2017 // 1 Comment

There was a time when the elite runners inspired me more than anyone in a race. I still find them to be amazing, but I’ve come to realize the truly dedicated runners who deserve the kudos are not the ones who finish the race first, but those who [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2017 Anabelle’s Angel Glow Run 5k (Bend)

September 12, 2017 // 0 Comments

If you’re going to be in Bend on October 6th, come participate in a a fun, family-friendly race called Anabelle’s Angel Glow Run. This is a 5k run and a 1 Mile fun Run/Walk which benefits Sparrow children in medical need in Central Oregon. [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2017 Domestic Violence Steps to Safety Annual 5k & 10k (Salem) – SUPER UNIQUE COURSE

September 11, 2017 // 0 Comments

I can’t think of a better cause to step behind than ending domestic violence. Participating in the Domestic Violence Steps to Safety Annual 5k & 10k Walk/Run in Salem on October 7th means you will be showing support for survivors in Marion [read more...]

Running Essentials: Safety Gear for Hood To Coast

September 10, 2017 // 0 Comments

I’ve run the Hood to Coast Relay almost a dozen times now, and I’m always surprised that there aren’t more accidents in the relay’s history. The safety record is certainly not spotless, (as proved this year with the incident at Exchange 24,) [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2017 Parker Archie Moore 3.5-Mile Memorial Run (McMinnville)

September 10, 2017 // 0 Comments

The Parker Archie Moore 3.5-Mile Memorial Run was created 3 years ago in honor of Parker Archie Moore, a 20 year old sophomore and Linebacker at Linfield College who was tragically killed on November 15th, 2014. Parker wore jersey number 35, which [read more...]