Final Races of the Year: December 15-31, 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, the final weekends of December offer plenty of festive and family-friendly running opportunities. From…
Feeding Frenzy: Shark Bars Swim into My Snack Rotation
I’m pretty finicky when it comes to energy bars. I get tired of most of them pretty quickly — even ones I liked at first. Over time, I’ve…
Gnarly Launches Mint Mocha Whey Protein — With a Winter-Friendly Flavor and a Climate-Friendly Mission
Winter comes with its own collection of smells and tastes, but there’s something about the darker days that pushes a couple straight to the…
Races this Week: December 8-14, 2025
With four ugly-sweater races kicking off December last week, the festive fun is already in full swing—but the following weekend keeps the…
Raw and Ready: Raw Nutrition Chocolate Milkshake Protein Drink
As a runner, I like to finish my morning workouts with some protein a few times a week. For years, that’s meant powders — and while I’ve found…
The Portland Holiday Half: It’s Kind of a Big Deal
“Wow, I didn’t realize this race was such a big deal!” That was the reaction from my friend as we lined up for the Foot Traffic Holiday Half,…
December 2025 Races in Oregon & SW Washington
December may mark the end of the year, but Oregon’s racing calendar is anything but slowing down. Holiday-themed fun runs, winter trail…
Races this Week: December 1-7, 2025
As December kicks off and holiday runs take over the calendar, the first weekend is especially festive—thanks in part to four different Ugly…
Näak Nutrition — Built for Endurance, Backed by Sustainability
I’ve run three marathons — not exactly an eye-popping number by long-distance standards. But as I get older (and apparently lean into the…
Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Gigantic Candy
Halloween may have just wrapped up, but while the candy’s gone, that sweet tooth is still hanging around. I’m not one for punishing myself…