Articles by Meg DuMez

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Writer of stories. Organizer of lives. Advisor of academic journeys.

Race Recap: 2018 Race to Remember (Vancouver, WA)

November 18, 2018 // 0 Comments

Veterans Day 2018 was the 100-year anniversary of the Armistice Agreement that ended World War I, “the war to end all wars.” That agreement brought the end to 584 official days of battle, with 20 million lives lost around the globe. We celebrate [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Frozen Trail Run Fest (Eugene)

November 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

In their description of the Frozen Trail Run Fest, race organizers make it clear that this is a challenging event that is also, somehow, a lot of fun. Level 32 Racing has organized multiple distance options for athletes to take part in on Saturday [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Jingle Bell Run (Portland)

November 4, 2018 // 0 Comments

When the weather outside gets frightful, its essential to have fun reasons to get yourself out and moving. And with the Jingle Bell Run, you have a reason to get moving and a way to help others who might not be able to. This run / walk event [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Columbia Gorge Marathon (Hood River)

October 26, 2018 // 0 Comments

The Columbia Gorge Marathon declares itself to be “The most scenic marathon in the country”, which you have got to admit is a pretty high expectation when there are marathons all over the United States. As a first-time finisher of the race this [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 ORRC Turkey Trot at the Zoo (Portland)

October 26, 2018 // 0 Comments

Typically, Thanksgiving Day is all about the turkey. But how about this year, you go see some elephants first? And some hippos, meerkats, and flamingos of course. The Columbia Bank / ORRC Turkey Trot gives you that chance by taking you on a [read more...]

Race Recap: Team Run Oregon at the Inaugural 2018 Hood To Coast High Desert (part 2)

October 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

After all the Run Oregon team experienced for the first half of the Hood To Coast High Desert Relay, it was hard to believe we still had another leg (or in Drew’s case, 2 more legs) to go. That 4:00AM start time was wearing on all of us a bit [read more...]

Race Recap: Team Run Oregon at the Inaugural 2018 Hood To Coast High Desert (part 1)

October 13, 2018 // 0 Comments

On October 6th, 2018, the inaugural 2018 Hood To Coast- High Desert Relay occurred. According to Jude Hubber, the CEO of Hood To Coast, people had been requesting this relay for a long time, and it finally became a reality in one of the most [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Grants Pass Marathon (Half, 10k, & 5k)

October 10, 2018 // 0 Comments

The calendar declares its October and finally the temperature is in that beloved range where I can pull on a hooded sweatshirt after my run. I love this time of year and all of the racing options in it. One race I just learned about this year [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Duck vs. Beaver Rivalry Run (Tualatin)

October 9, 2018 // 0 Comments

When I lived in Western Pennsylvania, football was easy: I was living in Steeler country. But when I moved to Oregon, that clarity was gone. Was I a Duck? Was I a Beaver? The rivalry is real, even for those of us who have no idea if its football, [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: ZUNGLE Music Sunglasses

October 8, 2018 // 0 Comments

When I put on my Zungle the first time, I felt like I had been transported into the future promised in the Back to the Future movies. Instead of going for a run, I wondered if I could find a hoverboard or flying car to try out. In the simplest [read more...]