The Painted Hills Half Marathon is a race you should run at least once in your life. Along with the half, there is a 10k and a 5k, all of which offer great views of the Painted Hills. It’s a very small race, very supportive and the kind where you end up making new friends along the route. Check out out 2019 recap of this event! This event, ran in conjunction with (and as a…
If the Shamrock Run is the run that officially starts race season, there’s no doubt that the Foot Traffic Flat Marathon/Half/Quarter/5k is the race that ushers in Summer. Sure, it doesn’t come around until July 4th every year, but let’s face it – summer doesn’t always come in June around here, especially not this year. Some years, the Foot Traffic Flat is a bit hot, as it wraps around Sauvie Island without much shade. However,…
Oh, Oregon. Nothing makes you feel like you finally belong here like running your 5th race of 2022 in the pouring rain. As we all know, it’s been an usually wet spring and this Sunday in May was no exception! However, given the already moody backdrop of Astoria, the excitement around a race day, and the draw of Buoy beer immediately present, the rain felt like a welcome friend for the 9th Annual Run on…
It sounds so weird to say, but Puma is just killing it in the running shoe game the last few years. What I once thought of as a soccer cleat and cool casual footwear company has come on ridiculously strong and put out some of the best shoes we have tried recently. We have recently been trying out their FAST-R Nitro Elite – a racing shoe that we are sure you will love once it…
It’s time to register for the annual Run for the Hills held in Corvallis on Sunday, June 5th. These scenic and challenging trail courses include an 8K and 30K option. And new to the lineup this year is the half marathon! The 8K course takes place in Bald Hill Park; the 30K includes the full 8K course and adds in a trip to Fitton Green Natural Area along the Mulkey Ridge connector trail. Both courses include…
Runners often make great cyclists. They have the endurance, VO2 max, leg and core power, and mentality to do as well on the road as they do on the running trail. Making the jump to cycling can be a little intimidating, though, in part because cycling tends to be such a gear-junkie sport. While a runner’s conditioning might make for an easy transition to cycling, there are a few things to keep in mind to…
As someone who has traveled a lot over the years, I would stack Oregon’s beer up with the best in the nation. But, that’s not to mean there isn’t more great beer out there across the nation. I have now been to 621 unique breweries across the country (link to Kegs & Legs) and always try to hit up a few regardless of where I am. In addition to seeking out breweries when I am…
I really can’t think of a better way to usher out winter and say hello to spring than to participate in the last 5k of the 2021-2022 PRC Winter 5k Series. We might not be through February yet and we might have some more cold days ahead, but it’s sure starting to feel a lot like we are on the other side now. And the last race of this three-race series certainly felt like a…
I have always been intrigued by the world of yoga, but am like a typical runner in that way where I have the one-track mind. I think, “hmm…. that activity looks interesting, but I am already putting in all of my physical activity time into running long distance…”. Over past year or so I decided to just go ahead and buy a yoga mat, blocks, strap, and bolster and get to doing some at-home practice…
Trail Racing is a huge culture in the Pacific Northwest, and why wouldn’t it be? There is no shortage of epic trails and majestic mountains surrounding us, and we are very fortunate to get to experience it. Go Beyond Racing gets that. This trail racing company is all about getting outside and finding beauty everywhere. Their races appear to be seamlessly organized consistently, so runners new to the trail race scene will be in good…
