Meg RobertsEducator. Learner. Runner. Writer. TBD.
Summer has arrived in the Pacific Northwest, and with it all of the summertime races that we (hope) to enjoy in the sunshine. One of my favorites each year is the ORRC Summer Solstice 5K at the Oregon Zoo. First off, the race starts at 7pm so no crazy alarm clocks needed. Second, race participants and their guests are the only people in the zoo for three hours. I’ll be looking for you red pandas.…
When you sign up for a Terrapin Events race, you know you are signing up for a celebration. Most of their races center on a holiday, or on having a whole lot of fun in the mud. Their next event is Grateful Dad, where participants can celebrate the father figures in their life (maybe by running a 5K, 10K, or half marathon alongside them). All three distances use an out-and-back route, with the half marathoners…
When you read that a race is on their 23rd annual event, you know these are folks who know what they’re doing. And as a prior participant in Run with Paula events, I am double-sure they know what they’re doing. And you should know it too. And we hope you know about the Helvetia Half Marathon (5K & 10K). Read our 2022 recap here! At this race, participants have the opportunity to escape their neighborhood…
While other coastal towns are fun to visit, I’ve decided that Astoria, Oregon is the one I would most like to live in. It’s a cute town that has a lower level of tourists and still plenty of spaces you can sit and watch the ocean waves. And a great walkway that provides you with miles of walking and running with those same waves keeping you company. If you want to check out this…
Although the word “ultra” can be a scary one for some runners, it is the ultimate challenge for others. Pushing beyond 26.2 miles to 50K, 50 miles, or 100 miles means much more than just a few more miles. It usually means additional challenges in terrain, elevation, and support. Tillamook Burn Trail Run is a fantastic race to try if you are ready for the ultra challenge. This year the event is across 3 days…
Everything about my start for the Couve Clover Run was in a rush. I signed up just a week before the event (after a good experience at another St. Patrick’s Day-ish race). I was late getting out of the house on race morning. The packet pick-up lines were extra-long with groups and families. And my needed pre-start porta-potty required a line that took about 20 minutes. Quick Side Note to Why Racing: If seven of…
After several years on the fence between the duck and beaver legacies, the Eugene Marathon was what put me firming in the green and yellow camp. I hope that doesn’t mean I have to pay attention to football now… This staple event begins with the Health & Fitness Expo on Friday or Saturday. You get to pick up your bib and goodie bag, see the starting area, check out lots of merch, and envision your…
Brooks knows how to create a great shoe. Simple as that. And then they start having fun. See all our posts of Brooks here! That is how we get the Brooks Run Lucky Collection, complete with limited release Ghost 15 shoes and clothes to remind you how lucky a good run is. I was thrilled to get to try out some of their collection at some recent St. Patrick’s Day running events. And my new…
Vernonia Marathon and Half Marathon uses one of my favorite courses in the Pacific Northwest. It is point-to-point, so every step is toward the finish line. And it is net downhill, so most steps are downhill toward the finish line. And the after-party in Banks Middle School has soup and baked potatoes, so those steps end at a warm place with warm food. As a point-to-point events, participants start by getting bused from the finish…
The Shamrock Run PDX is a staple of the Portland running community, and I am a happy staple of the 15K runners. The 15K is the perfect distance for this event. It includes the whine-worthy Terwilliger MOUNTAIN without the Naito out and back the half marathoners have to complete. Its long enough to really enjoy a beer, a burger, or whatever else you want. And the distance is a confusing enough length that folks think…
