Kelly Barten

Ask the Expert: Here’s Why

March 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you’re a regular Run Oregon reader, you probably know that we love shopping local, especially supporting our local running stores. We count on them for putting on amazing races, carrying great gear, but most importantly, guidance on [read more...]

Run Oregon Bookshelf: 26 Marathons by Meb Keflezighi

March 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you run marathons–especially if you’re new to the distance–you should definitely read the book 26 Marathons: What I Learned About Faith, Identity, Running, and Life from My Marathon Career. I’m sure you’ve heard of [read more...]

Run Oregon Bookshelf: Life is a Marathon by Matt Fitzgerald

March 16, 2019 // 1 Comment

This is a book about a runner, or rather, a runner’s wife. This is also a book about mental health and mental illness, relationships, and love. Life is a Marathon: A Memoir of Love and Endurance is by Matt Fitzgerald, an author whose name has [read more...]

Running Meme and Strava Segment of the Week: Bike Park Gravel Road

March 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

In honor of the hilly Shamrock Run, we have an 0.36-mile climb that gains 107 feet. The segment is the Bike Park Gravel Road and is along the I-205 Corridor starting on the “Toe Trail” and running south to SE Halsey Rd. It look slike a [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #10-11: March 12

March 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. I missed last week, due to some family [read more...]

Run Oregon is kickin’ it in Brooks Adrenaline GTS 19

March 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

For you Adrenaline wearers out there who are starting to realize there aren’t many miles left in your current shoes, here’s a review of the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 19. The biggest change in this version of my go-to shoe is the addition of [read more...]

Running Meme and Strava Segment of the Week: Chart House Sprint

March 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

Only another week until the Shamrock Run! We here are Run Oregon are hoping that the cold spell snaps, although if we had to make a deal we’d rather have cold than cold and rain. So our segment this week is a preview of one of the nice hills [read more...]

Run a Marathon Backwards, He Said …

March 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

Running a marathon while moving forward is hard enough … now try and imagine running it backwards! 59-year-old Tracy McCullen is going to do just that, with a goal of raising $100,000 for the Boys and Girls Club of Wilmington (North Carolina). [read more...]

Running Meme and Strava Segment of the Week: Running From Lawyers

March 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

In this world of waivers and hearings, I think we could all get a laugh out of a segment called “Running From Lawyers.” This segment starts out at the bottom of a hill in Tryon Creek State Park on the Lewis & Clark Trail and then [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #9: February 26

February 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the Mizuno Waveknit R2

February 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

I haven’t worn the Mizuno regularly for about 7 years, but I had some idea what to expect as they used to be my go-to shoe. I just managed to snag a spot wear-testing another brand, so I was sort of set in terms of running shoes. What I [read more...]

Running Meme and Strava Segment of the Week: JD-Backstretch Counter Clockwise

February 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

This week for our SSOTW we are going to McMinnville and running around some ball fields. Superstar runner Lauren Fleshman holds the women’s CR for this 1.27-mile segment with a 9:22, run in July 2018, and Jerry Nance has the men’s CR [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #8: February 19

February 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, [read more...]

Saying Goodbye to Gracie

February 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

Dear Run Oregon Readers, The dear, sweet, seven-year-old daughter of one of our running community’s leaders passed away today after a valiant fight against cancer. Amazing Gracie, as she was known to many, was a creative, loving, beautiful [read more...]

Ask the Expert: Training Programs and Staying Safe

February 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you’re a regular Run Oregon reader, you probably know that we love shopping local, especially supporting our local running stores. We count on them for putting on amazing races, carrying great gear, but most importantly, guidance on [read more...]

Running Meme and Strava Segment of the Week: Over the Hawthorne Bridge

February 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

To cap off Gorgeous Week on Run Oregon, where we’ve shared all the news about the one-day relay collection from Gorgeous Relays, we’ve got a fun segment that is likely to be on the route for the Gorgeous Portland Pub Relay. A unique [read more...]

Siggie Lodoen bras offer a no-bounce solution

February 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

Note: You can save 20% off your Siggie Lodoen bra with the code SLS20 until March 15, 2019. If you’re a female runner, chances are you own at least a few sports bras that you wear only when they’re the last clean bra. Or maybe some [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #7: February 12

February 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, [read more...]

Janji 2-in-1 Pace Short review (Janji Collective Open Until Friday)

February 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

Before we get to the review, here’s how you can save 15% on all Janji gear, forever! Join the Janji Collective with a $50 donation to their clean water efforts, and you’ll get a Janji shirt and a lifetime discount on any Janji gear you [read more...]

Running Meme and Strava Segment of the Week: Manning TH to Buxton TH

February 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

Today’s meme isn’t really even a meme … this is what was on my WTForecast app this afternoon when I went to see whether or not it would be snowing at the Stickmen Run. But it’s funny. (Note: this app frequently employs the [read more...]

Sign up for 2019 Portland Marathon Updates

February 8, 2019 // 1 Comment

It’s official – there WILL be a 2019 Portland Marathon! We’ve been in contact with Jared Rohatinsky, the CEO of Brooksee (the company selected to put on the race) and they are already hip-deep in preparations. Like any big event, [read more...]

Janji: Sustainable running gear for a great cause

February 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

This is being re-posted, because the Janji Collective is growing and open to new members! Click here to sign up. The original post published on November 15, 2018. Read on to find out why I recommend the Janji Collective: When you’ve run a lot [read more...]

Portland Marathon Clinic Will Not Return in 2019 – But Watch For Reunion Runs

February 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

Since 1984 the Portland Marathon Clinic (PMC) has prepared local runners for the Portland Marathon. But this summer, for the first time since Patti and Warren Finke founded the Clinic 35 years ago with the official support of the Portland Marathon, [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #6: February 5

February 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, [read more...]

Wildwood Trail Footbridge over Burnside: Installation Scheduled for August 2019

February 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

Those of you that run the Wildwood Trail between Washington Park and Pittock Mansion are no doubt waiting excitedly for the Barbara Walker Footbridge to be built. This long-anticipated bridge will allow pedestrians to safely cross West Burnside [read more...]

Toad & Co. Cabriolet Sweater: Perfect for those who actually do stuff

February 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

Is this you: You put on a cute sweater and head to work. Mid-way through the day when the sun shines in your office or you go for a walk break you start overheating; or maybe you’re of an age where sometimes you just get really hot for [read more...]

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Ask the Expert: Here’s Why

Run Oregon Bookshelf: 26 Marathons by Meb Keflezighi

Run Oregon Bookshelf: Life is a Marathon by Matt Fitzgerald

Running Meme and Strava Segment of the Week: Bike Park Gravel Road

2019 Races on our Radar #10-11: March 12

Run Oregon is kickin’ it in Brooks Adrenaline GTS 19

Running Meme and Strava Segment of the Week: Chart House Sprint

Run a Marathon Backwards, He Said …

Running Meme and Strava Segment of the Week: Running From Lawyers

2019 Races on our Radar #9: February 26

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the Mizuno Waveknit R2

Running Meme and Strava Segment of the Week: JD-Backstretch Counter Clockwise

2019 Races on our Radar #8: February 19

Saying Goodbye to Gracie

Ask the Expert: Training Programs and Staying Safe

Running Meme and Strava Segment of the Week: Over the Hawthorne Bridge

Siggie Lodoen bras offer a no-bounce solution

2019 Races on our Radar #7: February 12

Janji 2-in-1 Pace Short review (Janji Collective Open Until Friday)

Running Meme and Strava Segment of the Week: Manning TH to Buxton TH

Sign up for 2019 Portland Marathon Updates

Janji: Sustainable running gear for a great cause

2019 Races on our Radar #6: February 5

Wildwood Trail Footbridge over Burnside: Installation Scheduled for August 2019

Toad & Co. Cabriolet Sweater: Perfect for those who actually do stuff