Race Preview: 2021 Scary Run (Washougal, WA)
The scariest part of a horror movie is the waiting for the monster to appear. Waiting in the dark, listening to your breath, and wondering which way the attack is [...]
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Race Preview: Oregon Brewery Running Series at 54°40′ Brewing
October is my favorite running month as the sweltering heat has left us for the year, the trees are starting to turn, and there’s a happy energy in the air [...]
Race Preview: 2021 PeaceHealth Appletree Marathon, Half, & 5K (Vancouver, WA)
Growing up in Washington State, apples were part of daily life. I lived in Yakima, an agricultural town that was scattered with different kinds of orchards and a centerpiece of [...]
Race Preview: 2021 Columbia River Triathlon & Multi-Sport Festival (Vancouver)
We’ve all made the best of virtual races this past year, but if you’re craving the rush of racing alongside fellow participants on the trail or in the water, the [...]
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 an apropos [...]
Race Preview: 2021 Girlfriends Triathlon & Fitness Festival (Vancouver, WA)
This summer is all about all the things with all the people. And with so much bright sunshine, obviously I want to do as many of those things outside as [...]
Race Preview: 2021 Portland Spartan Sprint 5K (Washougal, WA)
“It’s just a 5K.” Now those words are never right because a 5K is 3.1 miles farther than everyone still sitting on the couch. And they are extra wrong when [...]
Race Preview: 2021 Oregon Brewery Running Series 5k at Loowit Brewing in Vancouver
For those of you who haven’t read any of my blog posts about beer, I am nearing 600 unique breweries travelled to. Needless to say, there aren’t a ton in [...]
Race Preview: 2021 Volcanic (Cougar, WA)
“Wanna go run a race on a volcano?” I’ve decided that is going to be my official small talk question for the next month. It’s unique. It’s engaging. And it’s [...]
Race Preview: 2021 Lucky Triathlon Festival (Woodland)
I don’t know about you, but I absolutely feel lucky about Summer 2021. Lots of hope. Lots of sunshine. And lots of catching up with my peoples. Getting all those [...]