What if we were all runners?
Running for me began in high school as simply a way to earn my Letter! Little did I know, this was going to be the beginning to life change…
Matt’s 2017 racing Year in Review
My race calendar in 2017 was much thinner than in any of the previous five years. I had my third child in October 2016, and with two other…
Run Oregon’s Favorite Races of 2017: Nikki’s Picks
Here at Run Oregon, we feel lucky to live in a place that celebrates getting out and pounding the pavement (or the trails, or the mud, or…
Life of a Runner After Kids
Early this year, I was on a training run with the awesome Sunstone Running Club, gearing up to run the Eugene Marathon in May. I found…
The Obsessed Fortysomething Runner: My last Fortysomething post
This is my last Obsessed Fortysomething Runner post. No, I’m not quitting running. And no, I’m not leaving Run Oregon. I’m…
Why Would Anyone Want to Run a Marathon?
It never surprises me when people who aren’t runners question why anyone would want to run a marathon. I’ve had had to justify my choice to…
You are where you are NOW. Gratification in your new you.
One of the most common things I hear as a coach and trainer is “I am so slow compared to what I used to be”. I get it. I think we all get it…
Is Weight Loss One of Your Goals? Here’s What I’ve Been Doing …
First of all – you have to be the one who wants you to lose weight. No one I know ever told me I looked heavy or gave the slightest…
Why We Run
It was 2008, and I was in the middle of a struggle through the Pacific Crest Half Marathon. I was just getting over a pretty nasty stomach flu…
Getting Back To Me: Vacation and Learning To Relax
Back from a vacation in the sunny Arizona, I’m still basking in the afterglow of a stress-free 2 weeks. It’s amazing how…