Is It All About The Medal?
My first race ever was in 2001. That year I ran a total of 7 races and only 1 gave out medals to finishers, a mere 14% of my races. The one…
Product Review: Therawheel
The Therawheel is a self-myofascial release tool designed for both athletes and clinicians. It can be used by an individual on him/herself or…
Meet Heather Anderson, current record holder for fastest self-supported through-hike of the PCT, in Portland on February 1
If you know what that headline means, you may have already heard of Heather Anderson, AKA Anish Hikes, and her recent record-breaking effort…
What makes a “real” runner (and why I’m not one)
I don’t consider myself a “real” runner. That might sound strange coming from someone whose identity for almost 35 years has…
Coach Jim’s Free Group Run for Saturday, January 4, 2014
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…
Price Increase: Team Congo PDX’s Group 10K & 5K Walk/Run Fee on January 1
Just a reminder that in 3 short days the registration fee for Team Congo PDX’s 10K & 5K Group Walk/Run will increase from $15 to $20…
Drafting the Race Calendar
The end of the holiday season and year is upon us, and while we look adoringly at our kids ripping apart their Christmas wrapping or the…
Meet the creator of the new Run Oregon logo, Kimberly Palmer
I reached out to Run Oregon Readers to find Graphic Designers willing to help Run Oregon in creating a new brand/logo. I was amazed at the…
Coach Jim’s Free Group Run for Saturday, December 28, 2013
Run with Coach Jim this Saturday for a two-loop run that totals 14 miles. There are a few rules with Coach Jim’s runs: 1. Have fun 2. No…
Product Review: Jackery Portable Chargers
I use my iPhone…a lot. Probably a lot more that I should be to be honest. My entire life is essentially is on my phone in some fashion:…