Interviews

A(nother) Run Oregon interview with Nick Symmonds

July 6, 2017 // 0 Comments

Springfield-based Nick Symmonds is a two-time U.S. Olympian (2008, 2012), silver medalist in the 800 meter race in the 2013 World Championships, and co-founder/CEO of Run Gum (reviewed here). Last June, Run Oregon’s Joe Dudman interviewed him [read more...]

Meet Todd Byers, the Rocket Scientist That Runs Barefoot

April 11, 2017 // 0 Comments

At the 2016-2017 PRC Winter 5k Series, I noticed a guy that I’ve seen around at various races for one reason: he runs barefoot. So at the last run in the series I introduced myself and asked him if we could interview him for Run Oregon. And, [read more...]

Team RWB: Meet Chris Winson

April 3, 2017 // 3 Comments

I’m sure you’ve seen them: Runners decked out in red, white, and blue gear with an American flag held high above their heads as they run … these are the runners (and walkers) from Team RWB. Back in February when I ran the Three [read more...]

Run Oregon Bookstore: “The Boy Who Runs”

October 23, 2016 // 0 Comments

I will admit that I’m less than halfway through “The Boy Who Runs,” but I wanted to share this with Run Oregon readers because even though I know what happens, this book has captivated me! A few years ago, I interviewed the subject [read more...]

Kegs & Legs Brewery of the Week: Yachats Brewing

October 16, 2016 // 0 Comments

Brewery: Yachats Brewing Location: 348 Hwy 101 N, Yachats, OR 97498 Flagship / Most Popular Beers: Thor’s Well IPA Perpetua Xtra Pale Ale Coastal Dark Ale Cetacea Saison w. Szechuan Peppercorns Up River Kolsch Marbled Murrelet Dry Stout Ten [read more...]

Run Oregon’s rejuvenation at Salem’s Soak Float Center

October 3, 2016 // 0 Comments

I open my eyes, but can not see. I hear nothing but the long breaths I draw in. I am half naked, and my body seems to be suspended on some warm liquid, yet it feels like I can’t tell where the water ends and I begin. Where am I? Despite my [read more...]

A Run Oregon interview with Nick Symmonds

September 25, 2016 // 0 Comments

He’s a charismatic Olympic track star with strong ties to the Pacific Northwest, who races with flair, heart, and fierce determination, doesn’t stand still for BS, and campaigns for important causes he strongly believes in. Steve Prefontaine? [read more...]

Run Oregon Bookshelf: An interview with author Jen A. Miller and a GIVEAWAY of her book “Running: A Love Story”

September 14, 2016 // 1 Comment

Jen A. Miller is an award-winning freelance journalist who is now the New York Times’ “Well” section running writer. Her work has also appeared in the Washington Post, Guardian, Runner’s World, Running Times, Allure and [read more...]

Run Oregon interviews Portland Marathon Event Director Les Smith

August 29, 2016 // 0 Comments

This is the first in an occasional series where Run Oregon interviews local race and event directors. Our subject today is Mr. Lester Smith, Event Director of the Portland Marathon. Questions and answers have been edited for context and brevity. Q [read more...]

Run Oregon’s Bookshelf: Run the World by Becky Wade

July 4, 2016 // 0 Comments

If you thrive on positivity or need a reminder how fulfilling running can be, you should most definitely get the book Run the World: My 3,500-Mile Journey Through Running Cultures Around the Globe by the amazing Becky Wade. A professional runner [read more...]