Articles by Kelly Barten

About Kelly Barten (976 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.

Interview with Julius Achon of Portland, Ugandan Olympian – Part 1

January 15, 2014 // 2 Comments

This is the first in a three-part series of an interview with Ugandan Olympian and now Portland runner Julius Achon, originally posted on Run Oregon’s original home on OregonLive.com in March 2011. Read our entire interview with Julius Achon: [read more...]

From zero to 10k in just three months – one runner’s quest to cross the finish line

January 15, 2014 // 1 Comment

A few weeks ago, my good friend Bobbi, (one of our out-of-state Run Oregon readers) emailed me for a little help. She wanted to complete the Monument Avenue 10k, a race scheduled for March 29, 2014 in Richmond, Virginia. No, not just complete it [read more...]

Coach Jim’s free group run for Saturday, January 18, 2014

January 14, 2014 // 0 Comments

This week’s run will consist of two courses; the first of 6 miles and the second of 10.2 miles. When: Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 8a Where: Lululemon Bridgeport at 7381-B Bridgeport Way in [read more...]

5k with optional Polar Plunge to raise funds for Special Olympics of Oregon

January 12, 2014 // 0 Comments

First things first: You do not have to take the Plunge if you sign up for the Special Olympics of Oregon’s Polar Plunge 5k. You can just do the 5k, and then watch all the steam as other runners and Plunge-only folks dip in the icy cold [read more...]

The Stubby Chase: a Run/Mountain Bike Relay from a local RD coming this April

January 11, 2014 // 0 Comments

From the local race organizers of the Portland Trail Series and the Volcanic 50, we’re excited to tell you about a brand-new event coming on Saturday, April 5, 2014: This new event, the Stubby Chase, involves trail running and mountain biking [read more...]

Coach Jim’s Free Group Run for Saturday, January 11, 2014

January 7, 2014 // 0 Comments

Coach Jim’s free group run for this Saturday, January 11th is split into two loops – the first of 6 miles and the second of 8 miles. Both loops will start from Grand Central Bakery at 714 N. Fremont Ave; the first loop beginning at 8a [read more...]

Interview: Chuck Coats

January 6, 2014 // 1 Comment

Originally posted January 10, 2010: Two things come to mind when I think of Mr. Chuck Coats: his mustache, and how goofy he is. Oh, sure, he is also a great runner with an unparalleled work ethic and one that always gives the competition a run for [read more...]

Great Group Runs: PRC’s Beaverton Group Run

January 3, 2014 // 0 Comments

For those new to running, a group run can be a great way to get involved, learn more about gear and nutrition, find others at your pace, and learn about fun races in the area. Many times, people are a little nervous to join a group run – which [read more...]

Meet Heather Anderson, current record holder for fastest self-supported through-hike of the PCT, in Portland on February 1

January 1, 2014 // 0 Comments

If you know what that headline means, you may have already heard of Heather Anderson, AKA Anish Hikes, and her recent record-breaking effort to cover the entire Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada. Skip to the bottom of this post to find out [read more...]

Coach Jim’s Free Group Run for Saturday, January 4, 2014

December 31, 2013 // 0 Comments

Coach Jim and his crew are celebrating their run of the year with a run starting at lululemon in the Pearl! Their address is 1231 NW Couch in Portland. The run starts at 8a on Saturday, January 4, 2014. This is the groups first prep run for our [read more...]