Articles by Nikki Mueller

About Nikki Mueller (319 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: 2018 EWEB Run To Stay Warm 5k/10k/Half Marathon (Eugene)

October 18, 2018 // 0 Comments

Maybe you’re thinking that you’d like to get a race in before all the family and holiday plans get too hectic. The 2018 EWEB’s Run to Stay Warm features a Half Marathon, a 10k, a 5k, and a Kid’s 400 Meter Dash and it’s on the Sunday before [read more...]

Race Recap: Team Run Oregon at the Inaugural 2018 Hood To Coast High Desert (part 3)

October 17, 2018 // 0 Comments

So how did the race go? You never know how an inaugural race will end up going. Sometimes, there are major changes the next year and a lot of “well, we didn’t anticipate THAT” sort of moments. But having done a lot of Hood To Coast events in [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Les Schwab Tires Turkey Troy Relay & 5k Run/Walk (PIR)

October 15, 2018 // 0 Comments

There are so many turkey trot races to choose from that it can be a bit overwhelming, but the Les Schwab Tires Turkey Trot Relay & 5k Run/Walk stands out among them all because it’s just a little bit different than the rest. Last year, I did [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: FuelBelt Neon Flare and Neon Vest

October 12, 2018 // 0 Comments

I run early in the morning and with it getting darker every day as I rise, safety gear is becoming more and more of a necessity. FuelBelt, a trusted name in the running industry, has some great options out on the market to keep you both safe and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 McDonald Forest Trail Runs (5k/15k)

October 11, 2018 // 0 Comments

There’s a fun trail run in Corvallis on Sunday November 11th and you’ll have two distances to choose from. The 2018 McDonald Forest Trail Runs will offer you the option of a 5k or a 15k and it should be a fun race day! Additionally, the race [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Happy Girl Run 5k/Half Marathon (Sisters)

October 10, 2018 // 0 Comments

A few times a year, a race comes up on the calendar, that is just as much about the experience as it is about the run. This is the case for the Happy Girls Run in Sisters, Oregon on November 3rd. Whether you choose to tackle the trails in the [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Running gear from the Brooks Nightlife line

October 10, 2018 // 0 Comments

Due to a busy life and two small children, I’ve got to run before the sun comes up at least twice a week. Being visible as well as comfortable is extremely important to me and the nightlife gear made by Brooks addresses both objectives. The [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Battle to the Pacific 5k/10k/Half Marathon (Hammond)

October 9, 2018 // 0 Comments

Fort Stevens State Park is located on the coast near Astoria and has long been one of my favorite places to camp. The 2018 Battle to the Pacific 5k/10k/Half Marathon is being held there on November 4th and there is so much to explore while you are [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Run The Rock 50 Miler/50k/Half Marathon (Smith Rock)

October 7, 2018 // 0 Comments

Looking for a spectacular adventure near Bend this winter? If you haven’t checked out the 2018 Run the Rock 50 Miler/50k/Half Marathon, you probably should. Smith Rock State Park sets the scene for this race on the weekend of November 10th/11th [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Pioneer Run 5k/9 Miler (Phoenix)

October 6, 2018 // 0 Comments

Support the Phoenix High School Track Team on Saturday, November 10th for the 2018 Pioneer Run in Phoenix, OR. This Southern Oregon Runners race will be a great family-friendly event, as the kids get their own run at 8:30AM. There’s a 9 miler at [read more...]