A Bruta-ful Race: The review of the 2021 Backcountry Rise 20-miler
Bruta-ful. I came up with this word as I was slogging through about mile 15 of the Backcountry Rise 20 miler this past weekend. I think it is…
Race Preview: 2021 Elkhorn Crest 50 (Sumpter)
On the race calendar for July 31, Elkhorn Crest 50 is a true mountain ultra. There are two “fifties” to choose from: a…
Race Preview: 2021 Old Cascadia 50M / 20M / and NEW 50K (Willamette National Forest)
Our friends at Alpine Running never fail to put on a great race and back again this year (in its proper month after a 2020 reschedule!) is Old…
Race Preview: 2021 Tillamook Burn Trail Run (Timber)
According to the television show Cheers: “Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name.” And sometimes, you want to go for a long,…
Race Preview: 2019 Día De Los Muertos Endurance Run (Newport)
How far can you run in six hours? What about 12 hours? Now, how about 24 hours? If you’re like me, you don’t know the answer to those…
Race Preview: 2019 ORRC Autumn Leaves 50k & 50 Mile
It’s fall and the trees are turning colors, so it must mean it’s time for the 2019 ORRC Autumn Leaves Ultra 50/50! This run through…
Getting Gorgeous: Preparing for the September 15 Gorgeous Relay
If you’re a regular reader of Run Oregon, you know we really like the Gorgeous Series. Their one-day relays and free pub runs are a ton…
Race Recap: 2019 Mary’s Peak Trail Runs
The Mary’s Peak 50k was my first ultra ever last year and among my favorites. It’s fitting that I chose it to be my last ultra, at least for a…
Race Preview: 2019 Ochoco Trail Runs – Prineville’s Ochoco Mountains
Trail races abound in Oregon, from east to west, from north to south; every distance you want is out there, pretty much. Some are much tougher…
Race Recap: 2019 Tillamook Burn Trail Run
I just ran the slowest race of my life. It was my fault. I didn’t train hard enough, didn’t sleep or rest enough, and I was battling a sore…