Just a reminder that in 3 short days the registration fee for Team Congo PDX’s 10K & 5K Group Walk/Run will increase from $15 to $20 on 1/1/14. The race is on March 8, 2014.. For those unfamiliar, 100% of each participant’s registration fee is a direct donation to Women for Women International’s Congo program, which provides a one year training program, counseling as well as a micro loan so that the women can begin…
Run with Coach Jim this Saturday for a two-loop run that totals 14 miles. There are a few rules with Coach Jim’s runs: 1. Have fun 2. No talking about post-run delicious food until you’re more than halfway done This week starts with an 8.5-mile loop from Pizza Roma at 4715 SE Woodstock Blvd. in Portland, and then the group will head out again to the base of Mt. Tabor for another 6 miles. The…
Sunday December 15th 2013 brought out over 3500 family, friends, and participants who filled the Adidas headquarters for the 4th annual Foot Traffic Holiday Half Marathon! The morning of the race came quickly with the busy holiday season and I rolled out of bed tempted to just wear ‘normal clothes’ for once (for those that know me this was a sshocking thought). However the little elf on my shoulder whispered to me ‘how will people…
**Written by Guest Blogger Liz Dooley** New Years Day is a day many spend recovering from over indulgence the night before. A day spent reflecting on the previous year and making goals for the days, weeks, and months ahead. Some may spend the entire day on the couch watching football. Most runners I know like to start the year doing what they love best – running. That is why First Run & Walk put on…
**Written by Guest Blogger Molly Hottle** December weather in Oregon can be unpredictable, so I was nervous about what Sunday, Dec. 15 would bring for the 2013 Foot Traffic Holiday Half 5K. Fortunately, temperatures were in the 40s and the snow at the start line was just artificial. It was truly a wonderful day for a 5K run! The start line was crowded as half marathon runners and 5K-ers milled around for the start of the…
