It’s official. The Portland Shamrock Run is back and only about 6 weeks away! It seemed like yesterday I was talking about getting myself back into shape and ready for participation. I feel fully ready at this point, so much so that I am running a half marathon the week prior to race day! Things are looking up! Now many of us have logged miles this year and feel strong. Maybe you have been training…
Go Beyond Racing is a fantastic race organization that puts on races all over the place, and is run by two very amazing people. Their races are always well attended, well organized, and a blast to be a part of. But did you know that Go Beyond is run by runners? Maybe you did, which is why it’s no surprise that they get out for runs just like the rest of us, and sometimes they…
Hey – have you heard!? We are in the midst of a global pandemic?!? That’s about as obvious a statement nowadays, but we wanted to remind you of that fact (not that you probably needed reminding). As the spouse of a small business owner myself, there has been a lot of struggles this year with closures, changing requirements, and concerns for what the future holds. The one thing that has remained a shining light is…
Nathan Sports, Merrell, and Trail Sisters are launching a Run Around the World Camaraderie Challenge to help the fitness community stay connected and active during this time. The goal is to get people from all around the world to collaborate and contribute their miles to collectively total 24,901 miles, the distance around the globe. Participants can contribute in any way they choose–run inside, outside, up and down stairs, anywhere–and then upload their walk/run distances (as many as they…
Stuff is crazy right now. I know I don’t need to repeat this, as you’ve probably said it to yourself 100 times in the past few weeks, but still. I, for one, attempt to follow the news in spurts and distract myself the best I can with other activities like work, kids, and staying active the best I can. I have done a few early morning runs, but I have ended up doing a lot…
Due to a job change by yours-truly, the Friday night Run Oregon Stickmen run is moving to downtown Tigard. And due to swim lessons and something called “being a good partner,” it’s moving to a schedule of the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. On months where there’s a 5th Friday, we’ll play it by ear! Starting January 3, the group will meet at around 5:45-5:55p in front of Tigard Taphouse to start the…
Ladies, join us this Sunday morning at a cheer station for the Holiday Half. We’re meeting at 8a at the corner of Willamette and Woolsey, so we’ll be able to see the 10k, 10-miler, and half marathon participants. We’ll also mark off a quarter-mile and half-mile from our cheer station so we can do some out-and-backs to stay warm and log our own miles in the meantime. Bring whatever you want: Chairs, blankets, dogs, snacks,…
So there’s this myth that you have to be at a certain fitness level to join a group run. Like, you’re expected to keep up no matter what, whether you know the route or not. And of course you should be prepared to run at least three miles, because otherwise what’s the point of a group run? Well, the point of a group run is to run together. That’s why we started a women’s run every…
Therapeutic Associates is a name most Portland-area runners are familiar with. They are a regular sponsor of a variety of running events, providing support in the form of promotion, pre-race taping, and post-race massages, among other things. They’re also a great place to go for physical therapy … and to even prevent getting injured! True story: Therapeutic Associates can help you develop a wellness routine designed to avoid overuse or fatigue injuries by strengthening the…
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 and split-side shorts. It made me realize that since I ran my first organized road race about 15 years ago, I’ve actually forgotten that when I first started … I had no idea what I was…
