Articles by Nikki Mueller

About Nikki Mueller (610 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 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 // 1 Comment

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 [...]

Marathon is the mockumentary that we runners deserve

August 22, 2021 // 0 Comments

Typically, runners are inspired by documentaries about runners and their journey to finish a race. Marathon, a mockumentary from Hot Tub Mimosa, LLC, is about 5 amateur runners training for [...]

Race Preview: 2021 HTC Cape Lookout Relay

August 21, 2021 // 0 Comments

If you’ve never done a Hood To Coast Relay, you are missing out on a lot of fun. We are fortunate enough to live close to “The Mother of All [...]

Race Preview: 2021 McKenzie River Trail Run

August 14, 2021 // 0 Comments

When I first became an ultra runner, the McKenizie River Trail Run was the ultra I heard about probably more than any other. It is Oregon’s oldest ultramarathon, so it’s [...]