Races this Week: January 12-18, 2026
This week offers a couple races to kick off your running adventures. In Beaverton, the PRC Winter 5K Race Series continues, providing a fun…
A Warm & Toasty Winter with Smartwool
When the cold and rainy season arrives, runners begin to ask for cold weather gear recommendations. My answer is always Smartwool. Learning…
Three Capes Relay Course Preview: Hills, Views, and Adventure Await
There are two types of runners in the world: Those who prefer boring but flat routes, and those that would rather tackle hills if they have…
2026 Race Series Preview: Level 32 Racing
Level 32 Racing has everything from trail running to snowshoe races! Whatever adventures you may crave, these events will be memorable and…
The Bottle That Launched a Thousand Sips: Hydro Flask
There are a few companies out there whose brand name has become the default descriptor for the product itself. Band-Aid, Kleenex, and Google,…
A One-Two Punch: First Impressions of NEVERSECOND Energy Gels
Everyone likely has a go-to fueling plan for long runs and races. Like most habits, it’s hard to break—especially when it comes to something…
2026 Race Series Preview: Columbia Gorge Running Club
There’s all sorts of fun coming to the Gorge, courtesy of the Columbia Gorge Running Club! From trails to roads and 5ks to 100 Milers, there’s…
Glide and Seek: The Salomon Ultra Glide 4
It feels like just yesterday we were reviewing the original Salomon Ultra Glide—and now here we are with the Ultra Glide 4. Time moves fast in…
2026 Race Series Preview: Oregon Trail Runs
Oregon Trail Runs offer runners in the Pacific Northwest some gorgeous running options. Not only are they scenic opportunies that showcase the…
Get Through the Doldrums of Winter with Women Run PDX
Winter is HARD if you’re a runner, especially if you don’t have anyone to get up to meet you in the cold and dark weather. No one wants to…