Articles by Meg DuMez

About Meg DuMez (171 Articles)

Educator. Learner. Runner. Writer. TBD.

Run Oregon Bookshelf: Swim, Bike, Bonk

July 6, 2020 // 0 Comments

While you cannot judge a book by the cover, the cover might be enough to get you to pull it off the shelf. In the case of Swim, Bike, Bonk: Confessions of a Reluctant Triathlete, it was the title that had me hooked before the first page. I have been [read more...]

Race Recap: 2020 The Un-Canceled Project

June 29, 2020 // 0 Comments

In March 2020, the first announcement about shelter-in-place restrictions included a cover photo from the Shamrock Race. With large groups banned, and more requirements added in the following weeks, my spring race schedule disappeared. The ultra [read more...]

Race (In-Progress) Recap: The Great Virtual Race Across Tennessee 1000K

June 21, 2020 // 0 Comments

One of my favorite documentaries on running in the Barkley Marathons. If you have never seen it, let me provide you a teaser in by sharing how the race start works. At some point during a 24-hour period, the race director will blow a bugle horn. [read more...]

Race Recap: 2020 Virtual Spring Classic Half Marathon

June 9, 2020 // 0 Comments

Pre-pandemic, I had a plan to complete my second ultra-marathon in Spring 2020. With all of the training miles needed, I tried to line up a few races to provide some inspiration and shiny medals. The Spring Classic Half Marathon was a perfect fit [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Nathan VaporHowe WaistPak

March 27, 2020 // 0 Comments

The most important piece of equipment for a runner is a good pair of shoes. For a female runner, a good sports bra comes in a very close second. And in my experience and opinion, running belt rounds out the triple threat to keep you on the roads or [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Hop Hop Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K (Portland)

March 14, 2020 // 0 Comments

**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** [read more...]

Mid-Valley Previews: 2020 Wooden Shoe Tulip Fest Run (Woodburn) & Bring in Spring 5K &amp / McKenzie River Half (Eugene)

March 2, 2020 // 1 Comment

Oregon Coast Previews (3/14/20): Newport Shamrock Run & Run of Two Cities (Coos Bay)

February 18, 2020 // 0 Comments

One of the most beautiful sights in Newport, Oregon is the Yaquina Bay Bridge. Spanning out into the water, you could image sitting and watching the waves crash underneath all day. After you finish your run of course. 🙂 For the Newport Shamrock [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in the Brooks Divide

February 9, 2020 // 0 Comments

When I completed my first 50K I had a few thoughts. First was a variety of cuss words not appropriate to share on Run Oregon. Second was a desperate desire to sit down for a very long time. And third was some disappointment at finishing just [read more...]

Race Recap: 2020 Worst Day of the Year Run (Troutdale)

February 8, 2020 // 0 Comments

Two races in less than a week was not my best idea ever. But it wasn’t my worst one either (that would be when I decided to run to marathons in a month). But when I decided to do 10.5 miles before the race, that’s when my idea got impressively [read more...]

Race Recap: 2020 Race for Warmth (Vancouver)

February 2, 2020 // 0 Comments

For my first race of 2020, I was looking forward to something local and lower miles (in case the winter rain was pouring down). It turned out that Race for Warmth in Vancouver was exactly what I was looking for, and more. I avoided checking the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 ORRC Champoeg – Marathon / Marathon Relay / 30K / Half Marathon / 10K (St. Paul)

January 29, 2020 // 0 Comments

With 15 race events each year, Oregon Road Running Club (ORRC) knows how to create a great experience for all of their runners and walkers. This is a completely volunteer-based non-profit that wants every person at the race to feel part of the [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Attending: Being Well Speaker Series (Portland)

January 23, 2020 // 0 Comments

At Run Oregon, we know that being a runner (or any kind of athlete) is about a lot more than just your arms and legs. In fact, I would argue that it is more about your heart and mind than any other body part. That is why I am so excited about this [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Wurst Run 5K & 10K (Mt. Angel)

January 17, 2020 // 0 Comments

There are several places on the Wurst Run 5K & 10K website where they warn runners: “don’t get lost.” Now I kind of want to find out how many of their participants have gotten lost. And of those, if any are still lost. For those that find [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Vancouver Lake Half Marathon & 4-Mile Run

January 16, 2020 // 0 Comments

During the frosty and gray winter months, it is fantastic to have a CHEAP and FLAT race to look forward to. Vancouver Lake Half Marathon and 4-Mile Run is the CHEAP and FLAT race of your dreams. Not only does it have a medal and homemade cookies [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Hagg Lake Mud Runs – Ultra 50K & 25K (Gaston)

January 9, 2020 // 0 Comments

Hagg Lake Mud Run was my first trail race experience, and it gave me such a huge respect for the runners and walkers who get out there, into the mud and branches and rocks and wild animals and don’t (like me) think they are going to die every [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Worst Day of the Year Run (Troutdale)

January 6, 2020 // 0 Comments

Last winter was my first experience with the Worst Day of the Year Run. And it was the most fun I ever had at a worst anything. There is so much about this race that is fun. To start with, you get to choose your start time: 9, 10, or 11am. So, you [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Polar Bear Run (Redmond)

December 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

When its frosty cold outside (like it is right now), it can be easy to imagine what a polar bear might feel like living in the arctic. What I can’t quite imagine is that bear running a 5K or 10K. On the other hand, I can totally imagine running [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Micro Marathon (Lake Oswego)

December 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

The word “marathon” is pretty important in running. And it can be pretty overwhelming too. That’s what makes me love the idea of the Micro Marathon happening in Lake Oswego this January. 2.62 miles of un-timed running or walking. And afterward [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Winter Predictor (Eugene)

December 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

While most runners know how fast they can run a mile, very few of us would be able to say how fast they are at 3.73 miles or 8.06 miles. And in case you’re trying to do the math, that’s 6K and 13K. And good luck at that math because I couldn’t [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Y2K Run – Half Marathon & 10K (Forest Grove)

November 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

Every January brings with it the promises of a new year, with new potential, new chances, and new races to try. Y2K Run is the first Oregon Road Runners Club race of the year. And a great first chance for you to get out into the countryside [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Running apparel from Gore

November 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

As the weather gets colder and darker, its essential to have running gear that will help keep you safe. And when I had the opportunity to try out some GORE gear, I knew that meant some warmth for those runs too. First off were a pair of GORE R3 [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Vernonia Ugly Sweater Run

November 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

The holiday season in November and December has so many opportunities to get together and celebrate with loved ones. It also can be an expensive time of year with a dinner out costing more than a week’s groceries. So instead of sitting around a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Jingle Bell Run (Portland)

November 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

When thinking about signing up for a December race, it is hard to imagine getting all bundled up to run hard in the frosty weather. On the other hand, it is fun to picture getting all decked out to “strut your stuff in your favorite holiday [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Civil War Relay (Eugene)

November 8, 2019 // 1 Comment

After I moved to Portland, I spent years not having an alliance to the University of Oregon or Oregon State University. I went to college in another state, at a much smaller university that had a football team (I think). Since I was not a duck or a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Runaway Santa Run (Albany)

November 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

The holiday season is about so many things, including family, friends, and eggnog (which I like way more than PSL). And sometimes you need a race to help you get right into that spirit. I’m going to use a scene from I’ll be Home for Christmas to [read more...]