Articles by Nikki Mueller

About Nikki Mueller (475 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: 2020 Newport Resolution Run & Polar Bear Plunge Half Marathon/10k/5k

December 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

What better way to start off a new year than to take an icy plunge into the Pacific Ocean? Ardor Adventures will give you that chance on January 4th, as the 8th Annual Newport Resolution Run & Polar Bear Plunge Half Marathon/10k/5k in Newport [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 New Year’s Resolution Run (Boise, ID)

November 30, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you’re heading to the Boise area at the beginning of 2020, start off your new year by participating in the 2020 New Year’s Resolution 5k Run on January 1st at 10:00AM. This 5k is an all ages race which starts and finishes at the Ram [read more...]

FITS Socks are a perfect stocking stuffer!

November 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

The thing about socks is, you don’t always notice them unless they are bad. “Bad” has many definitions when it comes to socks, as it could mean that they itch, that they don’t wick well, or maybe there’s an annoying seam on them that could [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Daimler Holiday Half/10 Miler/10k/5k (PDX)

November 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you’ve never heard of Freddi the Yeti, you’ve probably never done the Holiday Half in Portland. He’s a celebrity here in the running community, as he helps provide some motivation to run in the winter months. There aren’t really a ton of [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Mac’s Run 5k/10k (Coos Bay)

November 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

E.P. “Mac” McKean-Smith was known to the Coquille area as a runner who ran into his 80’s. He was well known, so much that the South Coast Running Club named a race after him. The 2019 Mac’s Run 5k/10k will occur this year on December 14th, [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Dæhlie Airnet Wool Sweater & Pants

November 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

Base Layer Season. Go to the Dæhlie website, and this is the first thing you’ll see typed out in big block letters. It is, indeed, the best time of year to start testing out winter wear. In Oregon where the unpredictable weather could make or [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Mosier Twin Tunnels Turkey Trot 12k/5k/3k (Hood River)

November 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

Help out Mosier Community School and get a beautiful run in exchange! This year’s 2019 Mosier Twin Tunnels Turkey Trot in Hood River should be as fun as it is scenic. This race is part of a 5k Run/Walk series, with one in the fall, one in the [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Oregon Brewery Series 5k Fun Run/Walk at McMenamins Kennedy School

November 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

The largest event for the Oregon Brewery Running Series is the one hosted by the Kennedy School McMenamins. On October 26th, I was lucky enough to attend this “Boos & Brews” Halloween 5k Fun Run/Walk in NE Portland. It turned out to be an [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Give N’ Gobble 5k/10k Run/Walk (Sherwood)

November 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

Last year, I had the opportunity to help out at Sherwood’s Give N’ Gobble on Thanksgiving day and I was so impressed to see how the Sherwood community really embraces this fantastically organized event every year. It’s become quite a tradition [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Murrayhill Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk (Beaverton)

October 31, 2019 // 0 Comments

There are a lot of Turkey Troy options on Thanksgiving this year, but if you’re looking for a nice low-key local race, consider heading into Beaverton for the 2019 Murrayhill Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk. This is the 5th year for this event, and Toews [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019/20 PRC Winter 5k Series

October 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you’re one of those runners who feels unmotivated to get outside in the cold winter months, you are not alone. There aren’t a ton of local race options in December and that bed just feels too warm on a Saturday morning. Thankfully, Portland [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Duck Beaver Rivalry Run (Tualatin) Discount Code!

October 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

The great sports debate in Oregon is: Are you a Duck or a Beaver? Shout it loud at the 7th annual 2019 Duck Beaver Rivalry Run in Tualatin on November 17th, 2019. Whatever side you cheer for, (or even if you don’t care who wins,) come sweat it out [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Bend Ale Run 10k/Half Marathon

October 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

Beer and Bend, two things that go well together in the Pacific Northwest, are headed your way for the 2019 Bend Ale Run on November 9th. Runners will have the option of a 10k or the new half marathon course. The half marathon will treat runners to [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Oregon Brewery Running Series – Base Camp Brewing 5k

October 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

Have you ever had a S’more Stout beer from Base Camp Brewing Company? Come to the Oregon Brewery Running Series 5k Run at Basecamp Brewing on November 2nd, and you can celebrate with a free one, roasted marshmellow and all. Yep, really, they do [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Portland Marathon

October 11, 2019 // 1 Comment

My very first marathon was the 2006 Portland Marathon. I didn’t love the course, especially the long stretch through the industrial depression that leads to the St. John’s bridge. Afterwards, I told myself I never needed to run that course ever [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Silver Falls Trail Runs 50k/Marathon/Half Marathon/7 Miler/5k (Silverton)

October 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

There’s a reason that the Silver Falls Trail Races, brought to you by Run Wild Adventures, sell out every year. Last year, I got to run the Half Marathon and it was my favorite race of the year, and there were a lot of them to choose from. This [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Grants Pass Marathon/Half Marathon/10k/5k/1M

October 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

In 2018, The Grants Pass Half Marathon added a Full Marathon to the agenda, and this year, it’s back! Come out on Saturday, October 26 th to join your running community for the 2019 Grants Pass Marathon/Half Marathon/10k/5k/1M. There’s also a [read more...]

Race Preview: Eugene Multi Sport Adventure 5k Run/15k Bike/10 Shot Golf

October 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 2019 Eugene Multi Sport Adventure, brought to you by Eclectic Edge Racing, is coming up soon on October 27th. This event has a 5k run, a 15k bike ride, and even some golf (10 shots to be exact.) All the events start at 10a at the Eclectic Edge [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 ORRC Autumn Leaves 50k & 50 Mile

October 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s fall and the trees are turning colors, so it must mean it’s time for the 2019 ORRC Autumn Leaves Ultra 50/50! This run through beautiful Champoeg State Park will inspire you with the red and yellow maples along the Willamette River. [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Dorris Ranch Dirt Dash 3k (Springfield)

October 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

A fun family-friendly event is coming up soon at the Dorris Ranch in Springfield. The Willamalane Parks and Recreation District will be bringing the annual 2019 Dorris Ranch Dirt Dash back on Sunday, October 20. Entry for this race is only $9 if you [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Oregon Brewery Series – McMenamins Kennedy School 5k Fun Run

September 30, 2019 // 0 Comments

There are many things that the Pacific Northwest is known for, and beer is certainly one of them. So is running, and so are the McMenamins pubs. So how better to combine all three with the Oregon Brewery Series latest and greatest McMenamins Kennedy [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Gorgeous Relay

September 29, 2019 // 0 Comments

“I should have packed more clothes.” This was the thought running through my head as I ran my first leg of The 2019 Gorgeous Relay in the rain. Sparkly tights, a tutu, and a leotard not really meant for a running a relay in meant I was feeling [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Lastest Not Fastest Trail Run (Bend)

September 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

There are so many traditional runs out there. The 2019 Lastest Not Fastest Trail Run in Bend is not one of them. It’s really refreshing when you find a new twist on the old sport, and who better to offer this than Go Beyond Racing? They always [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Deschutes River 25k/50k (Bend)

September 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

The beautiful Deschutes National Forest in Bend provides an amazing backdrop to the 2019 Deschutes River 25k/50k on October 19th this year. The trails, as most people who’ve been to Bend know, are phenomenal, and if you’re looking to get outside [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: Simple Hydration Water Bottle

September 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’ve tried just about every portable water option for running you could imagine. I’ve worn belts and vests, carried hard and soft flasks, and tried many sizes and shapes. Some of them I’ve liked very much and others I’ve hated with a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 OR Brewery Series – Trap Door Brewing 5k Fun Run/Walk (Vancouver)

September 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you still haven’t come to a one of the 5k events in the Oregon Brewery Series, October could be your last chance before the weather starts getting colder and wetter. The Trap Door Brewing 5k Fun Run/Walk in the series will be on Saturday, [read more...]