Nikki MuellerI'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.
There are lots of options out there on Thanksgiving, but if you are in the Corvallis area on November 23rd, you’ve got yet another one to consider. The Corvallis Turkey Trot has a 5k, a 10k, and a Kids 1k so everyone can get in on the action. This fundraiser will benefit the Corvallis Parks and Recreation Family Assistance Fund, which provides low income families and people access to activities such as swimming lessons, therapy…
Come to the Jackson County Expo Fairgrounds on Thanksgiving morning (which is November 23rd in case you were wondering) for Southern Oregon Runners 12th Annual Southern Oregon Turkey Trot in Central Point. You have the option of a 2 mile run/walk or an 8 mile run depending on how much food you plan to ingest later that day, and there’s even a free Turkey Dash for the kiddos to enjoy. This race will benefit the Access…
Whether you are a sportsman, a stay-at-home mom, or anything in between, you’ve probably seen the value of a good backpack. As a blogger for Run Oregon, I mostly get to review products that help make me a more successful runner, but sometimes I get the privilege of reviewing products that fit into other parts of my life as well. The Optimist Limited 10L Mini Backpack by Flowfold is one of those products. As the mother…
My family loves to camp at Fort Stevens because it’s very close to Astoria and it’s also a really beautiful area with a lot of great trails for exploring. This year, the Battle to the Pacific 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon is on November 12th and it will be a great chance for you check out Fort Stevens yourself if you never have. The race begins and ends at Coffenbury Lake along flat, paved hiking…
Are you going to be in Newport for Thanksgiving this year? If so, come out with the whole family to enjoy the 6th Annual Arctic Circle Turkey Trot 5k/10k/Kids Fun Run hosted by Ardor Adventures on Thanksgiving morning, November 23rd. This is the biggest race of the year in Newport and it supports two local schools .. Sam Case Elementary and Yaquina View Elementary. The race course is beautiful as well as flat! The paved…
The first time I heard about nuun, I was training for a marathon and thought it was a very convenient product for a long run. It was so simple.. it meant I could get the eletrolytes I needed to fuel my long runs by simply putting a tablet in my own water… And when I tasted it, I was relieved that it didn’t have the strong, sugary taste so many other electrolyte drinks have, as…
Eclectic Edge Racing is bringing us the 1st annual Albany Challenge on October 29th, 2017. This is a new team obstacle course challenge and it’s going to be tons of fun! Unlike some team challenges, your whole team will participate in this race together. This is the PERFECT race to do with your friends! Teams of 5 will gather at the West Albany Track in Albany, OR at 2:00PM to conquer the obstacle course. Teams…
Do you ever find yourself in the Eugene area the first Saturday of the month? Wanna run or walk Pre’s Trail with a researcher from the University of Oregon? U of O has been hosting the Run with a Reseracher Run/Walk. The beauty of this run is that if you have commitment issues, there is no sign up required. Just show up at the “O” Desk at Erb Memorial Union and do it! You’ll be led…
I’m not going to lie, running in November can be a bit of a gamble if you don’t like running in the rain. However, autumn is the time of year that I feel really grateful to be a runner in Oregon, because when it’s good, it’s really beautiful. It’s my favorite time of year to get out there and run, and this year’s Autumn Trails Run by Level 32 Racing on November 5th would be…
For a fun Halloween run that supports a good cause, come out to beautiful Vernonia on October 28th for the Graveyard Dash 3k & 6k. This race, which is a family-friendly event that the whole family can participate in, supports the Vernonia Hands on Art fundraiser and raises money for the local arts. Also worth noting is that this race is a costume party, so come dressed to impress and you could win one of…
