Interviews

Make a Day of It: Corteo by Cirque du Soleil coming to PDX in March 2019

January 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon loves running – that’s no surprise. But we also love the Pacific Northwest and all that it has to offer. Running is a part of us, but it does not fully define us. In our new “Make a Day of It” feature, we aim to [read more...]

Ask Miles Anything – January Edition: An existential question

January 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

Meet Miles! This cute little guy is the new mascot for Foot Traffic, one of the most well-respected running stores in Portland and SW PDX. Each month we will be doing an AMA with Miles (stay tuned to our Instagram) and posting his responses here! Q. [read more...]

Interview with Shamrock Run Founder Steve Hamilton

March 11, 2018 // 0 Comments

Back in 1978, the world was a pretty different place – especially when it came to recreational running. There are a few races who have been around for that long, but not many – and none in Oregon as big as the Shamrock Run. While [read more...]

Retirement, High Pointing, and Eugene: A Run Oregon interview with Nick Symmonds

March 10, 2018 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon: Last time we chatted, we talked about your “retirement”. Looking at your Instagram feed, it seems like you have been busy with “life”. What have you enjoyed most about your time away from competitive sport? Nick Symmonds: Pro [read more...]

Local runner Jared Blank participating in the 2018 World Marathon Challenge

January 10, 2018 // 2 Comments

The World Marathon Challenge, starting on January 30, is a series of 7 marathons on 7 continents over 7 days. It’s a huge challenge and not for the faint of heart. One local runner has made it a personal goal to finish all 7 marathons while [read more...]

Giving Back: Run Oregon at the 2017 Cascade Relays Foundation Grant Reception

October 29, 2017 // 0 Comments

In the running world, we often speak of races, times and gear, necessary to make it all happen. Occasionally we talk about race organizers, although usually from the perspective of how well or how poorly they managed a particular event. Perhaps not [read more...]

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...]

Interview with Jessie Rubin, former Duke runner now coaching in Portland

June 18, 2016 // 0 Comments

Jessie Rubin wrapped up her collegiate running career at Duke (yes, that Duke) and did what many smart, young runners do: moved to Portland. She recently organized a youth running camp, which incorporates lessons on healthy eating, positive [read more...]

Running Beyond Migraines

June 11, 2016 // 0 Comments

Here at Run Oregon, we love to run. Some of us love to run really far, farther than our friends like to drive. And then there are those we know who run distances that almost seem unfathomable. Enter Dearric Winchester of Redmond. Last September, [read more...]

What is Chi Running?

May 29, 2016 // 0 Comments

I’ve been taking my running more seriously the last two years. I have goals to run consistently several times a week so that I can improve my pace and build up mileage. Over the course of the last 9 months I have completed more races alone [read more...]

A note from a friend at Foot Traffic!

February 24, 2016 // 0 Comments

Written by Foot Traffic’s Co-owner and COO, Sean Rivers. Did you know that Foot Traffic is now 15 years old?! We first opened in the Spring of 2001 with our flagship location in NE Portland. With the new Cedar Mill store at 13306 NW Cornell [read more...]

Run Oregon, meet RunIowa

January 19, 2016 // 0 Comments

A few months ago, our blogger Geli was previewing a Turkey Trot in Des Moines, her most recent destination race. Our tweeted post ended up getting replied to by the folks at RunIowa and a digital connection was born. Since runners are [read more...]

From the Heart: Albert Franklin Miller Jr.

September 29, 2015 // 0 Comments

From the first moment you meet “Ultra Al”, you will immediately be mesmerized by his apparent passion for running and his incredible history with the sport. While he has been a friend of my husband’s family for many years, I only met him in [read more...]

From 344 pounds to a 4:08 marathon: A Run Oregon interview with Condon runner Darryl Houghtelling

August 16, 2015 // 0 Comments

This post was initially written in 2011. We loved it so much, we wanted to bring it over here. One of the things we find, when interviewing local runners, is that their stories are just as inspiring as the stories of professional athletes. Our [read more...]

From the Heart: An Update of Inspiration

April 18, 2015 // 0 Comments

I checked in on some of our past inspirational athletes and wanted to pass along an update. I know that for me it’s easy to make excuses, but this group reminds me that every day is a gift and I have the choice to take advantage of that gift or [read more...]

Get to know Run Oregon: James Bozeman

January 22, 2015 // 0 Comments

James is relatively new to blogging with us, but we are thrilled to have a Southern Oregon blogger on board! He is staged out of the Central Point/Medford area and this part of the state is filled with running options we never knew of before! Age [read more...]

Get to Know Run Oregon: Mary Sweigert

January 22, 2015 // 0 Comments

I felt bad for me getting ready to interview myself because I already knew probably just about anyone is more interesting to interview than I am. Existential crisis notwithstanding, both parties may have gotten a little bored and thus took [read more...]