“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, ‘I have lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.’ You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt I usually just paraphrase that and remind myself to do things that scare me because that’s how I grow. If…
Who’s in for a football-themed obstacle run? Join the city of Corvallis on October 21st for the Gridiron 1k/5k Fun Run! This race, which benefits the Oregon State KidSpirit and the Faculty Staff Fitness programs, is full of football drills which each runner must complete to finish on the Oregon State campus. In the past, drills on this course have included barrel rolls, high knees, lunges, bear crawls, and many other agility-based and strength drills…
I don’t usually get nervous about runs. I know if I HAD to, I could push through a run. Obstacle courses make me a bit more nervous. I don’t mind the mud, but I’m not comfortable with heights and that’s putting it mildly. I know what to expect with a run, but with obstacle courses, you never quite know what is around the corner. Add in the fact that the obstacle course has a reputation…
Races that give to specific causes are Run Oregon’s favorite races. There are numerous races across the country that raise funds to support cancer research, aid school programs, and benefit groups in need. The Freedom Calling Heel2Heal 5K Color Run raises awareness AND funds for a very worthy cause: child sex trafficking. While it may be an uncomfortable and scary topic to discuss, it’s critically necessary. In the United States alone, over 100,000 children become…
If you are a fan of obstacle course races, but not the mud – The Inferno is right up your alley. The website states: “One thing that we will not compromise on is MUD! We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again, mud is NOT an obstacle! If you’re looking for a mud slide then this isn’t the race for you. But, if you’re looking for a challenge like no other then step right up…
Of all the races on my calendar this year, the Portland Spartan Sprint was my most anticipated. I have been working on various skills all year with the goal of improving my performance on whatever obstacles Spartan decides to throw in the mix. I was both excited and a bit nervous as race day arrived. My teammate and I hit the road with what we thought was more than enough time to get to the Washougal…
It’s probably been close to 10 years since I ran Ole’s Assault, but it was certainly memorable. There are lots of obstacle races and adventure runs out there these days, but any event held by X-Dog Events is going to be the genuine article. The cuts, bruises, and sore legs are battle scars and you earn every one of them out there on the hilly terrain of the Oregon coast. This year, Ole’s Assault Adventure…
Do you love obstacle races? Have you tried Mud Madness yet? If not, you’ll have an opportunity to do so on August 26th at Fordyce Farm in East Salem. There are a handful of options available to you on race day. The Pro 5k is the first race of the day and it’s a competitive timed event in which people will be released in waves of up to 20 based on their ability level. This…
Grab a couple of friends on August 19 and head to Salem for the fun and creative Great Salem Race. This scavenger hunt race will send you and your team (2-4 members) around downtown Salem for an adventure that is sure to be a blast! Several years ago I managed to convince my husband, a non-runner, to do this race with me and it was so much fun! (Well, to be honest, I’m sure I…
If you have ever wanted to run a “kick ass adventure”, the McCubbin’s Gulch Scramble is the race for you! However, don’t wait till next year because this is the last year of the race. The race starts at the McCubbin’s Gulch Recreation Area on Mount Hood on August 6th and follows trails with all natural obstacles. If you are expecting to run the whole way, your mind will change on the course as some…
