Articles by Meg DuMez

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Educator. Learner. Runner. Writer. TBD.

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...]

Race Preview: 2019 FootZone’s I Like Pie Run/Walk (Bend)

October 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

I really appreciate when a race knows what the people want. That’s why I appreciate the folks behind I Like Pie Run/Walk in Bend. Because yes, after a 5K or a 1.5 mile run/walk, I would like some pie. Thank you. Both distances are untimed and very [read more...]

Race Preview: The Great Turkey Fumble 2019 (Newberg)

October 25, 2019 // 0 Comments

For some folks, Thanksgiving Day is all about the turkey. For others it’s the football games. And for some (like me), it’s the 5K race to earn all that pumpkin pie. I’ve just recently learned about an event that can bring so many of those [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Bandersnatch 5K and Lewis Loop 10 Miler (Ashland)

October 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

For someone who primarily runs on city streets, trail running can sometimes feel like falling down a rabbit hole. Which is why I was so drawn to these upcoming races in Ashland, Oregon. Bandersnatch 5K and Lewis Loop 10 Miler are just the kind of [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Run2Music 5K (Beaverton)

October 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

Once a band nerd, always a band nerd. And as a tuba player, I was a MAJOR band nerd. Which is why I excited to share about this upcoming event that brings together my inner band nerd with my outer runner (plus some feel good help out the kids to [read more...]

Race Recap: Pacing and Racing the 2019 Portland Marathon

October 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

Portland Marathon in 2012 was my very first marathon. It made sense to tackle that 26.2 mile challenge in my own city, where I could spend the night before in my own bed, and later recover on my own couch. Plus, I could do some training runs on the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Día De Los Muertos Endurance Run (Newport)

October 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

How far can you run in six hours? What about 12 hours? Now, how about 24 hours? If you’re like me, you don’t know the answer to those questions. And, like me, you might be really curious to find out. That means you should check out the inaugural [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Run Like Hell Half Marathon, 10K, & 5K (Portland)

October 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

There are certain races I look forward to every year. When the summer heatwave shifts to fall rainy days, I know that the costumed adventure Run Like Hell is just around the corner. And this year, that corner is somewhere brand new. The Run Like [read more...]

Race Preview: The Rogue Marathon (Ashford)

October 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

The first thing I learned about Southern Oregon was that Ashland hosts an annual Oregon Shakespeare Festival. The second thing I learned was when I traveled to that very festival: Southern Oregon is gorgeous. I had imaged some urban sprawl escaping [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Hood to Coast High Desert (Bend)

September 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

Last fall was my first time experiencing a one-day Hood to Coast relay, and it was an absolute blast. If you want the adventure of Hood to Coast, but are a little nervous about the distance and crowds of the original relay (the one from Mt. Hood to [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Appletree 5K & Half Marathon

September 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

“Why? Because I’m a Beast.” Those words are etched into a medal now hanging on my wall. And the method behind my madness in signing up for a 5K and half marathon in the same weekend. The race directors said participating in two events meant a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Portland Marathon

September 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

Runners in Portland Oregon have race options throughout the year. Local non-profits put on 5Ks and 10K to support needs in the community or highlight a cause. And several companies put on high quality half marathons and marathons that use different [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Boring Marathon, Half-Boring Half-Marathon, and Constantly Boring 8K

September 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’m going to let a quote from the Race Director for the Boring Marathon, Half-Boring Half-Marathon, and Constantly Boring 8K start off this preview: “The Boring Marathon is a Boston Qualifier. Woohoo! Yea! Right on! Baaa (get that goat out of [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Race to the Bar (Warrenton)

September 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

To paraphrase a classic line from Jerry McGuire, “You had me at beach.” Race to the Bar has two course options for runners and walkers, and yes, both involve the beach. The 5K and 10K courses both start at the Peter Iredale Shipwreck and follow [read more...]