Meg RobertsEducator. Learner. Runner. Writer. TBD.
Do you hate the pre-dawn alarm clock on race morning? Do you dread hills that go on forever? Do you fear the impact of race fees on your bank account? Then I have the perfect race for you… Vancouver Lake Half Marathon & 4 Mile Run is on Sunday, February 26 with the earliest participants starting at a lovely 9:30am and other events and runners starting later on. Both events start inside the park. The…
I have to start this review with a confession. The first time I put on Hoka’s Bondi 8, my first thought was: “Do these shoes make my feet look big?” The cushion on the bottom that had me at first feeling a little bit like a duck was actually a great protection for me from the puddles of winter running. So I guess those ducks have it pretty good and can teach us runners a…
When you ask a runner what they love most about running, you’ll get a variety of answers. For some it’s about the challenge, for others about the health benefits, and for still others it’s about the community. Some busy folks need the break from demanding screens or others’ expectations. I know one piece I love is the chance to see what I can do that day. We can also add to the list the chance…
After completing a half marathon in an orange orchard several years ago, I obviously had to learn about a race with a 50+ year history that has participants going alongside vineyards in my beloved Pacific Northwest. With Zena Road Runs, you get to choose from three race distances (3-mile, 6-mile, and 15K). The 15K is a loop course and the oldest race course in Oregon; the first participants crossed that start line in 1969. The…
There are many things I love about living in the Pacific Northwest. And high on the list is access to so many diverse environments, including the coast within 2 hours on one side and mountain ranges even closer in another direction. As a runner in the Pacific Northwest, you may be like me and always on the search for new ways to take advantage of these spaces. With adventure in mind, I present to you…
If the weather outside is frightful, that means Hagg Lake Mud Runs will be all the mode delightful. Or at least mud-full. ORRC’s Hagg Mud is a challenging race that brings in runners from throughout the region for the 25K, 25K+, 50K, and double options. While participants get lots of distance choices, the mud will be there for everyone. And so will the fully stocked aid stations and celebratory beer and hot lunch after the…
Jack Frost has nipped at my nose and a lot of other body parts during the recent blast into winter. The Frostbite Run on January 7th could be my chance to beat him at his own game. This nice local event starts and ends at Talent Middle School, with the 10K participants adding onto the 5K route for their miles. The course uses public roads and trails so all participants need to be careful and…
Brooks Running is a fantastic brand all year long, but the holidays might be my favorite time because that is when they have a limited time style that is perfect for the holidays (and however many days you want to use them afterwards). Personally, I think the best times for bringing out the sleigh bells are in the dull grays days of February or the ironic sunshine of August. This year, if you purchase a…
Everyone wants to start out the year on the right foot. And runners want to start on the right foot then the left foot then the right foot and so on until the finish line. Thanks to the Resolution Relay, you can get lots of right and left steps in and do it with some friends. The 2023 Resolution Relay is also called the B.Y.O.B., as in Bring Your Own Baton. The half marathon distance…
I am so glad that I got to add the new Mizuno Wave Sky 6 shoes into my running this fall. They are a simple looking shoe that has a lot of beauty in the details. Let’s start with the fabric on the shoe. My “Ultimate Grey” pair had the look of a topographic design all over it with a quilted feeling. And it stretched in every direction, letting my toes feel supported and still…
