Interviews

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...]