Some runners know Tommy Rivs (Tommy Rivers Puzey) from his success in long-distance running, but many know him as a successful and energizing coach. You might look at the name and put together that his brother is Oregon-based Jeff Puzey. The brothers, who grew up in Hermiston, Ore., are just plain great people – interesting (Tommy speaks four languages plus ASL and Puzey is bilingual), highly educated, dedicated, and liked by everyone who meets them.…
Running a marathon while moving forward is hard enough … now try and imagine running it backwards! 59-year-old Tracy McCullen is going to do just that, with a goal of raising $100,000 for the Boys and Girls Club of Wilmington (North Carolina). He has a long history of supporting the BGC, as a former board member and current ambassador for the nonprofit. He even put his skills as a landscape architect to work, installing a…
Before you read this Q & A, be sure to read my review on Running With Raven; it will give you a good idea as to what the book is about! I wanted to get Paula Harkin’s thoughts on the book Running With Raven by Laura Lee Huttenbach. Like the Raven, Harkin is a streaker; and like the Raven, Harkin is a connector. She’s nearing the 3,000th day in her running streak, and has brought together thousands…
“Love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is done well.” ~ Vincent Van Gogh The Bend Marathon is Sunday, April 24th and I’m sure some runners are getting those pre-race butterflies. Unsettled nerves and anticipation before a marathon are normal, but those emotions are certainly amplified for Jenn and Ron, who are getting married at the marathon.…
Soldiers hold a special place in my heart. They endure so much, sacrifice more than people can comprehend and allow me, and my boys, to enjoy the luxuries of a free county. Unfortunately, so many of these heroes develop conditions that last well beyond their official time of duty. Norberto Roman is one of these heroes, even if he can’t see it. A native of Puerto Rico, Roman was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army,…
‘The most important key to achieving great success is to decide upon your goal and launch, get started, take action, and move.’ ~John Wooden
Teresa met Darryl Houghtelling last September at the Gorgeous Relay and, thanks to Facebook, has been able to stay in touch. This man is an inspiration in so many ways. He’s probably one of the most tenacious and supportive runners she’s ever met. Most runners dream of qualifying for Boston or running the New York City Marathon, Darryl sets his sights even higher, literally. He completed the world’s highest trail marathon last month and was nice enough to…
“I do not think that there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes almost everything, even nature.” ~John D. Rockefeller I run for selfish reasons. Running allows me to indulge in an occasional bowl of ice cream, keeping my weight in check and keeps my stress levels manageable, while I try to balance this crazy rollercoaster of life. To wrap my head around running…
I met Chuck Coats at the Three Capes Relay this year and wanted just a little bit of his energy. Even at the end of a relay this guy was still bouncing around, ready to go for more. I ran into him again at the 12 Bridges Relay and even though he only had one other teammate (our Run Oregon Blogger, Brian) to share the mileage with, he still had infectious enthusiasm and spirit. I…
From the first moment you meet “Ultra Al”, you will immediately be mesmerized by his apparent passion for running and his incredible history with the sport. While he has been a friend of my husband’s family for many years, I only met him in person about a year ago. He was quick to share story after story about his experiences, trials, and triumphs, first with the marathon, and then ultra marathons, with me. Since his…
