Where Art Meets Craft: Racing as a Masterpiece in Motion
After an injury-plagued freshman year at an East Coast Division I school, I made the decision to continue playing baseball at a small NCAA…
‘Twas the night before Christmas…
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through Run Oregon Not a blogger was writing, not even from boredom. UYN Tights were folded in…
Running While Sick: Rest or Push Through?
Winter is hard. It is wet. It is dark and cold. There are days in the Pacific Northwest where you can’t tell where dawn ends and day begins.…
Strava Segments of the Week: Holiday-themed segments in Portland
With the calendar switching from Thanksgiving Season to Christmas Season – we wanted to highlight a few Strava segments to consider. I…
Strava Segment of the Week: Portland Holiday Half routes
Foot Traffic’s Holiday Half (10m, 10k, and 5k) is one of, if not THE, premier December race in Oregon. We previewed this Portland race…
Kegs & Legs Drinks of the Week: Melograno
For better or worse, running and drinking often go hand-in-hand—at least here in Oregon. If that’s not your thing, no worries. But if you…
Kegs & Legs Cider of the Month: Rocket Pop from Avid Cider Co.
It’s officially the first day of summer—and for me, that means three essentials: baseball, barbecues, and cool treats. While I’ll never say no…
Kegs & Legs Drinks of the Week: Tuesday Cocktail Club
I fancy myself a bit of a mixologist—if by “mixologist” I mean someone who really wishes they had the skills, patience, and…
Kegs & Legs Ciders of the Week: AVID’s Passion Fruit Tangerine and their Elevation 12-Pack
Craft cider remains a stronghold in the PNW beverage scene. While some breweries and cideries have struggled in a post-COVID world, AVID Cider…
Go The Distance: How One Runner’s Journey Sparked a Movement
In 2004, Izzy Alvarado found running as a path to recovery. He started with a 5K, then a 10K, followed by a half marathon—eventually running…