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Races on our Radar 2020 Races on our Radar: January 22

January 22, 2020 // 0 Comments

This is our weekly (usually) post highlighting low-cost races, races that may cost more but for a cause we think is important, and price increases or deadlines. We usually do the upcoming weekend and the one after that, so if you’re feeling [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Wurst Run 5K & 10K (Mt. Angel)

January 17, 2020 // 0 Comments

There are several places on the Wurst Run 5K & 10K website where they warn runners: “don’t get lost.” Now I kind of want to find out how many of their participants have gotten lost. And of those, if any are still lost. For those that find [read more...]

2020 Races on our Radar: January 15

January 15, 2020 // 1 Comment

This is our weekly (usually) post highlighting low-cost races, races that may cost more but for a cause we think is important, and price increases or deadlines. We usually do the upcoming weekend and the one after that, so if you’re feeling [read more...]

Mix Up Your Training at T’s Garage Fitness

January 10, 2020 // 0 Comments

When I meet someone that lives or works even somewhat close to Sexton Mountain Elementary, I always tell them about two things: The Sunstone Running Club that meets every Tu/Th at the school for a 4-mile-ish run at 6:30p. T’s Garage, where [read more...]

2020 Races on our Radar: January 8

January 8, 2020 // 0 Comments

This is our weekly (usually) post highlighting low-cost races, races that may cost more but for a cause we think is important, and price increases or deadlines. We usually do the upcoming weekend and the one after that, so if you’re feeling [read more...]

A look back at 2019…with some hubris

January 7, 2020 // 0 Comments

Here we are, at the precipice of another year. These past 12 months have been a blur, of sorts, with many ups, but certainly a few downs. From a running perspective, this has been my best year on many fronts, and one that I am trying to look back on [read more...]

Run Oregon Road Trip at the Stoller Family Estate Guest Houses

January 6, 2020 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon loves running – that’s no surprise. But we also love the Pacific Northwest and all that it has to offer. Running is a part of us, but it does not fully define us. In our new “Make a Day of It” feature, we aim to [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Patagonia Provisions

January 5, 2020 // 0 Comments

It’s easy to turn the other cheek about many issues plaguing the world right now and in order to maintain our own sanity and have energy left to live life a little, we have to pick and choose the battles that hit closest to home for us all as [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: shār trail mix

January 2, 2020 // 0 Comments

How often are you able to sit down and really enjoy a snack in a day? Or even in a week? If your life is anything like mine, you are on the go a lot, and finding time to eat is challenging. You don’t have a good snack at the ready and the next [read more...]

2020 Races on our Radar: January 1

January 1, 2020 // 0 Comments

This is our weekly (usually) post highlighting low-cost races, races that may cost more but for a cause we think is important, and price increases or deadlines. We usually do the upcoming weekend and the one after that, so if you’re feeling [read more...]

Kegs & Legs Beers of the Week: WOWZA! Lo-Cal Hazy Pale from Deschutes Brewing

December 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

I love beer. After now having visited over 545 different breweries, it’s fair to say I have sampled a lot of beer (follow me on Untappd). From post-race pints and run club meeting locations, to beer miles and relays, running and the kegged [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar: December 17

December 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, [read more...]

Run Oregon Road Trip to The Inn at Cape Kiwanda on the Oregon Coast

December 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon loves running – that’s no surprise. But we also love the Pacific Northwest and all that it has to offer. Running is a part of us, but it does not fully define us. In our “Make a Day of It” feature, we aim to showcase some great [read more...]

The Obsessed Ex-Fortysomething Runner: Audiobooks that are dramatizations

December 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s been a long time (5 years!) since I last blogged about listening to audiobooks while running. Since then, I’ve made some new discoveries about audiobooks. First, if you are a fan of “The Princess Bride” (and come on, who [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Micro Marathon (Lake Oswego)

December 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

The word “marathon” is pretty important in running. And it can be pretty overwhelming too. That’s what makes me love the idea of the Micro Marathon happening in Lake Oswego this January. 2.62 miles of un-timed running or walking. And afterward [read more...]

When Enough is Enough: Too Many Races

December 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’m a running coach, and here’s what I know: Running coaches are probably the worst clients when it comes to running. I have many “golden rules” that I’ve learned from others both in training and from hitting the road or the trail myself. [read more...]

Run Oregon Road Trip to South Seattle and Hotel Interurban

December 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon loves running – that’s no surprise. But we also love the Pacific Northwest and all that it has to offer. Running is a part of us, but it does not fully define us. In our new “Make a Day of It” feature, we aim to [read more...]

2019 Races on the Radar: December 3

December 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Newport Resolution Run & Polar Bear Plunge Half Marathon/10k/5k

December 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

What better way to start off a new year than to take an icy plunge into the Pacific Ocean? Ardor Adventures will give you that chance on January 4th, as the 8th Annual Newport Resolution Run & Polar Bear Plunge Half Marathon/10k/5k in Newport [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Roli Roti Bone Broth

November 30, 2019 // 0 Comments

Roli Roti was founded by Thomas Odermatt, a third-generation master butcher from Switzerland. in 2000, Odermatt moved to the United States and soon after started his own food truck. In 2015 he created his organic Butcher’s Bone Broth which [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Y2K Run – Half Marathon & 10K (Forest Grove)

November 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

Every January brings with it the promises of a new year, with new potential, new chances, and new races to try. Y2K Run is the first Oregon Road Runners Club race of the year. And a great first chance for you to get out into the countryside [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Mac’s Run 5k/10k (Coos Bay)

November 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

E.P. “Mac” McKean-Smith was known to the Coquille area as a runner who ran into his 80’s. He was well known, so much that the South Coast Running Club named a race after him. The 2019 Mac’s Run 5k/10k will occur this year on December 14th, [read more...]

2019 Races on our Radar #44: November 19

November 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to the latest post in the 2019 Races on our Radar series, where we report on cool and/or low-cost races, group runs, price and registration deadlines, and other things we think you should know about it. We would like to you hear from you, [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week Revisited: A review of Traü Athletic Underwear (Campaign ends December 3rd!)

November 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

A few weeks ago, we highlighted a Kickstarter campaign for Traü Athletic Underwear, a multi-functional undergarment perfect for running, hitting the gym, hiking, or any other outdoor activity. Here is a description about their underwear via their [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Vernonia Ugly Sweater Run

November 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

The holiday season in November and December has so many opportunities to get together and celebrate with loved ones. It also can be an expensive time of year with a dinner out costing more than a week’s groceries. So instead of sitting around a [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Jingle Bell Run (Portland)

November 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

When thinking about signing up for a December race, it is hard to imagine getting all bundled up to run hard in the frosty weather. On the other hand, it is fun to picture getting all decked out to “strut your stuff in your favorite holiday [read more...]