Race Recap: 2021 F*CK 2020
“Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey, goodbye” – Steam This song lyric was in my head a lot on New Year’s Day. It was the perfect [...]
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What Run Oregon is Wearing: Lily Trotters
In a year when I watched Rudolph the Red Nosed reindeer on Halloween, I see absolutely no reason not to sport my new red and green running socks all the [...]
Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the Brooks Launch 8 (releasing 1/1/21)
When I first started running, over 10 years ago, I was like many new runners who just pulled on whatever tennis shoes I had in the closet. I had no [...]
Race Preview: 2021 Race for Warmth (Virtual)
With the winter months getting colder, it is important for us to find ways to support one another (even if we cannot be with one another…yet). Operation Warm Heart is [...]
Race Preview: 2021 Back on Track: 30 Day New Year Challenge
Making New Year’s Resolutions is easy. Keeping them is hard. Terrapin Events has a plan to help you start off the new year well with their Back on Track event. [...]
Race Preview: 2020 ORRC Virtual Y2K Run
For many of us, 2021 cannot get here fast enough. There is just something magical about a new year. Especially when that year is not 2020. 😛 To celebrate the [...]
Race Preview: F*CK 2020: A Virtual New Year’s Run
Raise your hand if you ready for next year? While this question would usually cause me a few moments of reflection before responding, when it comes to 2020 ending, my [...]
Race Preview: 2020 Corvallis Turkey Trot (Virtual)
Running on Thanksgiving Day is a wonderful tradition for any family. Whether it is a mile, a 5K, or as far as possible from the dishes, getting outside is always [...]
What Run Oregon is Wearing: Blyss Running
When I first started running, I was super self-conscious about what I wore. I weighed around 250 pounds and felt like others were constantly judging me. It took me a [...]
Race Recap: 2020 Run Like Hell 10K
Last week I challenged my students to try something brand new, something outside of their comfort zones. And since I want to be a good teacher, it seemed like perfect [...]