Mass shootings around the globe have unfortunately become so commonplace in our daily news cycles that it’s hard to keep up with which one is the latest. It seems like only yesterday, but at the same time it seems like eons ago that a school of our own here in Oregon was target of a tragic shooting. The annual Umpqua Strong 9K and 5K run/walk is a tribute and outlet of unity to express hope…
On October 1st, 2015, a gunman killed 8 students and a teacher at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon. The Umpqua Strong 9k & 5k Run/Walk is a tribute to that tragic day and is being held this year on Saturday, September 30th at Stewart Park in Roseburg. This race is all about embracing life and uniting in hope as well as honoring those who were lost that day. There will be live music and…
Singletrack. Oak savannahs. Doug Fir forests. Shade. These features are music to a trail runner’s ears in the summer running months. After the dust has settled from all the 4th of July events, Mildred’s Trail Dash in Oakland, OR offers the perfect getaway run on a beautiful course. You can pick either the 5k or 9k option and expect some hills and technical terrain. Friends and family can hang out at the new campground and take an…
Coming to Redmond for the 2nd year in a row is the Redmond Friends of K9 race in the Dry Canyon. This year, the event features the unique distance of 9K… or 5.592 miles for you imperial folks. There is also the classic 5K as well as a 1 mile walk with your dog. For those that are curious, this will not be done as a “running with the bulls” event, where actual K-9 dogs…
One rainy April Fools Day I participated in a small race in Stayton, put on by local fitness center, Where to Start. It was their inaugural event, and despite the small number of runners, they were as committed to fitness and also to Where to Start as I had seen. Since that time, Where to Start Fitness continues to be going strong in helping small towns east of Salem achieve their fitness needs. Their main…
There are a handful of standard race distances that most runners are familiar with: 5k, 8k, 10k, 15k, etc., along with the accompanying personal records that become increasingly difficult to achieve the more one races. But every once in awhile a race comes along that offers a unique distance that almost guarantees a new PR. One such event is the Umpqua Strong 9K on October 1st in Roseburg.
Southern Oregon is a beautiful place to run and Mildred’s Trail Dash sounds like a true trail run just outside of Roseburg. Slated for July 9th, this event is hosted by the Roseburg Road Runners and the Friends of Mildred Kanipe Memorial Park. There are two distances to choose from, the standard 5K and a 9K that grants the awesome chance to set an automatic pr. Despite the typical July heat, the event site promises…
It’s time to branch out and try races in new areas … that’s my thought, at least! On a recent vacation, I was brainstorming ways to make running more fun. Granted, it already is the ‘funnest’ (I know, not a word, but I like the sound of it) thing in the world to me … but there is always room for improvement in life, including taking fun up another notch. With this new outlook, I…
I am an absolute lover of all K9’s. I have two fur-babies whom I couldn’t imagine being without, and whom I have even FaceTimed with while across the country visiting friends. Man’s best friend is a worthy and true companion, lover of bones, barking, squirrels and mud puddles. Dogs are amazing. And, a select few are used as “locating tools” on different police forces, helping our peace officers track evidence and apprehend criminals. No other…
