Articles by Kelly Barten

About Kelly Barten (962 Articles)

I started the Run Oregon blog in February 2007, because I felt like running in Oregon and SW Washington deserved more positive coverage. I also wanted to level the playing field so that small, non-profit races could compete with big events; and to support LOCAL race organizers. I'm a Creighton Bluejay (undergrad) and an Oregon Duck (Sports Marketing MBA), and I live in Tigard with my husband and two kids. My "real job" is working for an incredibly awesome math textbook company doing marketing and production.

Oregon’s Favorite (running) Dog Names

January 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

Anyone who runs with me knows that I stop for most dogs. The only time I don’t is if I’m in a race (although I’ve broken this rule), the person I’m with doesn’t like dogs, or if the dog’s leash has a yellow ribbon [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #4: January 22

January 22, 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...]

Ask the Expert: Best Trail Shoes, Fave Socks, and 2019 Goals

January 21, 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: Cascade Finish

January 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

Just a little extra motivation for those of you running at the Cascade Half/10k this weekend! The Strava Segment of the Week this week is the Cascade Finish, a 3.02-mile segment that is part of the course … the last 3 miles of the half if [read more...]

Group Runs Are For Everyone

January 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

Recently, I’ve been fortunate enough to find a network where all runners get complete and total support. This group is understandably appealing to many newbie runners, and those who might be intimidated by runs where everyone wears tank tops [read more...]

Kari Traa Running Bras: Support and warmth

January 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

Kari Traa might not be a brand you’re familiar with, but if you have shopped at Running Princess in Crovallis or Bend, you may have seen their gear. Their style is a mix of modern and Nordic, with designs that are eye-catching but not [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #3: January 15

January 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

BONUS Stickmen Brewing Run (Tualatin) on January 15 – half price beer & food

January 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

The usual Stickmen Brewing Run is on Fridays, but since Stickmen is having Customer Appreciation Day on Tuesday, January 15, we’re having an extra run to celebrate. The run will start at 5:30p from the Stickmen Tualatin Beer Hall, located [read more...]

Running Meme and Strava Segment of the Week: PRC Winter 5k

January 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

Tomorrow is the January edition for the 2018-2019 PRC Winter 5k Series and so we’re highlighting that route as this week’s Strava Segment of the Week. The PRC Winter 5k segment is a great segment to try out, even if you’re not [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #2: January 8

January 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the 2nd 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, too. [read more...]

Running Meme and Strava Segment of the Week: Errol Heights Park WB

January 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

Hello dear runners! This week’s Strava Segment of the Week (SSOTW) is the Errol Heights Park WB in East Portland, running at Errol Heights Park between SE 45th Ave and SE 52nd Ave just north of the Springwater Corridor off SE Harney Drive. The [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #1: January 1 – And Sweepstakes #2 in the First Time Racer Series for the January PRC 5k

January 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the first 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...]

Ponytail wearers: Go Girl Designs have the bracelet for you

December 29, 2018 // 0 Comments

Ponytail holders have a life cycle. When they’re brand new, they work best, but they’re often too small to wear comfortably around your wrist. You end up with tingly fingers and an angry red dent around your wrist. This poses a [read more...]

Strava Segment & Running Meme of the Week: Bear Creek Park Southbound

December 28, 2018 // 0 Comments

This week we are heading to Medford to explore a nice segment there called Bear Creek Park Southbound. It’s 0.9 miles and, you guessed it, runs south on the trail through Bear Creek Park (on the Bear Creek Greenway). There’s a little bit [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Patagonia Peak Mission Tights

December 26, 2018 // 0 Comments

As you know, we here at Run Oregon love trying new products. In addition to finding the right gear for our training plans and lifestyle, we like to explore gear from non-traditional running companies. Sometimes, a company that has amazing hiking, [read more...]

2018 Races on our Radar #52: December 25

December 25, 2018 // 0 Comments

Happy Christmas, Run Oregon readers! Welcome to the last post for 2018 in the 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. [read more...]

Race recap: The 2020 Portland Marathon

December 25, 2018 // 0 Comments

Note: No, you haven’t pulled a Rip Van Winkle … this post is being published at the end of 2018 as runners and hopeful race organizers wait to see what happens with the latest effort to create a new Portland Marathon. It’s just one [read more...]

Illuminated gear from Inlighten gets you noticed – running or otherwise

December 24, 2018 // 0 Comments

Running overnight or even long one-day relays means having some reflective or illuminated running vests at the ready for your leg(s). But what about when you’re not running? Those relay vans weigh just as much if they hit you in the exchange [read more...]

Strava Segment & Running Meme of the Week: Stickmen Run Downhill

December 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

For the past few months, we’ve been nurturing a little baby group run from the Stickmen Brewery at 19475 SW 118th Ave in Tualatin. The run is a 5k, but in the summer we have a 5-mile version, and after the run we hang around and get a beer. [read more...]

How Crowdfunding Could Keep Downtown Races … Downtown

December 19, 2018 // 1 Comment

Perhaps you received an email from Terrapin Events last week. The email (which appears at the bottom of this post, in italics) asked runners to take part in a crowdfunding-type effort that Terrapin states must succeed in order for them to continue [read more...]

2018 Races on our Radar #51: December 18

December 18, 2018 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest in the 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, too. If [read more...]

A few of my favorite things: Your last-minute shopping guide for runners (or yourself)

December 18, 2018 // 0 Comments

This is a head-to-toe rundown of some of my favorite running gear items, along with what I like about them. I know no one item of gear will be universally loved, so keep in mind that I’m coming from the perspective of a 5′ 8″ woman [read more...]

Race Recap: PRC Winter 5k Race Series #1 – December 2018

December 17, 2018 // 0 Comments

“Never let winter win” is a well-fitting mantra for the PRC Winter 5k Race Series. It’s hard getting out of a warm bed and into the cold air outside this time of year, and having not one but THREE races to look forward to throughout the winter [read more...]

Strava Segment & Running Meme of the Week: Rocky Butte West Climb

December 14, 2018 // 0 Comments

This week’s SSOTW is one where I especially look like the little girl on the bottom. It’s a hill climb, which may not always be pretty but will always make you a stronger runner. It’s the Rocky Butte West Climb, and it’s a [read more...]

2019 Miles in Chiles Indoor Track Meets Information Announced

December 14, 2018 // 0 Comments

You may think that only super-fast, experienced runners can run at the track. That’s not true at all! Anyone can run on a track, and the benefit of doing so is that you can sometimes surprise yourself with your speed. Running shorter track [read more...]

2018 Races on our Radar #50 (again): December 11

December 11, 2018 // 0 Comments

(My week numbers have been off, so this is the 2nd “Week 50” … My apologies!) Welcome to the latest in the Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and [read more...]