Trails ‘n Trials – Navigating the Wildlife in Central Oregon
Drew is our Central Oregon blogger, a member of the Redmond Oregon Running Klub (RORK), and a lover of trail running. Today looked like it…
Guest Post: The 2nd shift runner – Fitting a training schedule into a workweek of 12-hour shifts
This post was initially submitted by Run Oregon reader Dorian Briggs in 2011. We loved it so much, we wanted to bring it over here. Feel free…
5 Things That Make This Sidelined Runner Crazy
Despite my best efforts at denial, powering through, and finally scaling back a bit – it happened. I’ve been sidelined. I’m…
Moving while on the run…
There is a recurring theme on my Facebook news feed and in conversations with friends…. It’s about moving. I’m not the only…
Movies that aren’t about running … that are
My three old daughter is obsessed with the Disney/Pixar Cars movies. Her favorite toys are her cars and as I write this, she is sleeping with…
The many faces of running (but mostly the ones my wife makes)
Four years ago when I began running, my beautiful wife made the snarky comment that I was only taking it up because I had recently turned 40…
Thank You for Your Understanding
Preparing for a marathon involves a whole lot more than the mileage put in by the person wearing a race bib. I’m constantly thanking my…
Why I Don’t Want to Run A Marathon
As a runner, I get asked on a regular basis if I run marathons. My standard answer is that I draw the line at the half marathon distance. If…
The 7 Habits of Highly Obsessive Runners
Runners. Some people say the word with disdain and turn their nose up at the thought. Others say it with a bit of respect and a lot of…
Joe’s Top Five: Racing lessons I’ve learned (and one I haven’t)
With almost 35 years of running and an untold number of races under my belt, I’ve learned some valuable lessons. I’m not always a…