Swim. Bike. Run. That’s my mantra these days. I am currently training for the Blue Lake Triathlon sprint division on June 7th, and following that I’ll experience my first Olympic Distance Triathlon during the Pacific Crest Triathlon Festival in Sunriver June 29th.
A 2011 study on weather and happiness revealed that 57 degrees Fahrenheit is the optimal temperature for happiness, and temperatures in that ballpark greeted the runners and walkers who set out to conquer the 2nd Annual Hop Hop Half Marathon and 5k in Portland, Oregon on Saturday, April 19, 2014.
Grab your friends and spend the day, or all night, taking turns running around Hagg Lake in this brand new relay taking place August 2-3, 2014, from some of my favorite race organizers, Go Beyond Racing (co-owner Todd Janssen puts on two races with me – the ORRC Hagg Lake Mud 50k/25k and the Hagg Hybrid Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay). Don’t clutch your wallet in fear, though; the Lake of Death Relay isn’t like other…
Recently I ran the Stoller 5K race with my mom. The race raises money for Stoller Middle School. When I first got there I really needed to go to the bathroom and I couldn’t find the bathrooms until I realized they were inside the school. It was nice that they were inside and warm because it was cold outside.
The Race for Hope 5k is an event to help raise funds and support for the Good Samaritan Ministries widows and orphans program. You may choose from a 5k run, or you can walk the course. Either way, you will be providing much needed support to members of our community who are in need. Here are the details:
From a press release submitted by Hyla Ridenour: St. Helens has a NEW running club. The St. Helens Road Runners Club hits the streets every Saturday morning, meeting in the St. Helens High School (2375 Gable Road) parking lot near the gate and ticket booth for the stadium/track. The group meets every Saturday morning at 8:30 AM and departs at 8:45 AM. The club is a dream come true for both Hyla Ridenour and Woody Davis, both of whom…
The Lake Oswego Women’s Club’s 38th Annual Lake Run will take place in Lake Oswego on Saturday May 10th, 2014. It includes at 10k, 5k, and a kid’s run. All proceeds go to support local charities, including Clackamas Women’s Services, Clackamas Children’s Center and Court Appointed Child Advocates (CASA).
Looking for a fun-filled, mud-free adventure race? This small-town race is one you don’t want to miss this year! Get A Clue Scavenger Race in Canby, Oregon is a team race with a variety of unexpected challenges and enough twists and turns to keep you on your toes. As one contestant from last year recently stated, “Literally, the Canby Get A Clue race still is one of the most fun things I have done…
As far as small community events go, the Stoller 5K Race is a pretty amazing event. The race is incredibly well organized by Race Director Elisa Bennett, and the venue is perfection.
The Fire Dash is a new take on the obstacle course race! Designed by firefighters, this course promises to have plenty of mud, smoke, AND fire as you take on firefighting-inspired obstacles such as “Ladder Rescue,” “Get Hosed.” and “Search and Rescue”. The event is untimed and teamwork is strongly encouraged, but there is a prize for the fastest runner from each heat: a Fire Dash “Bulldog Chain.” While the registration fees are pretty high,…
