What Motivates You, Run Oregon?
Since I am a personal trainer, people think I never struggle with motivation. I am regularly told, “Yea, but it’s easy for you to…
Joe’s 2015 running year in review
When you’ve been running and racing for over 35 years, sometimes it’s hard to find the motivation and inspiration to keep at it…
Me, Myself, and I
As a new(ish) runner, I have come to appreciate many things about running including the well-recognized benefits of increased energy, stamina,…
Trails N Trials – Snow Days
Running in the High Desert of Central Oregon has always been a joy, no matter the weather. I say that of course, given the inordinate amount…
Smarter racing: Running the Tangents
When it comes right down to it, racing is very simple: Get from Point A to Point B as quickly as possible along a prescribed course. …
My first running injury!
I had an interesting day when I suffered my first real running injury, back in 2007. The year prior, I’d been thinking about trying the…
Thoughts on Darkness and How My Worst Run Became My Best Run
The first mistake you make is thinking your body is, in any way, under your control. It’s not. The second is assuming you are anything but…
Confessions of a Gum-Chewing Runner
Despite the many warnings bestowed upon me by a multitude of well-meaning friends, I always chew gum while I run. I’ve been told many…
My Favorite Mid-Valley Things: Courthouse Athletic Clubs
For most of us runners, we love being out there in the great outdoors, rain or shine. I mean, we do live in the Pacific Northwest – if…
Why the 8k is the best race distance
Math. That’s why. 8 kilometers is 4.97 miles. Add in the margin of error for road races, and you’ve got yourself a nice, clean…