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Race Preview: Lucky Clover 10k & 5k in Eugene

February 16, 2014 // 0 Comments

Lucky Clover is a unique event giving runners and walkers a variety of choices with an Irish twist. This evening race at Dorris Ranch Park gives participants the choice of a 5K road race, a 5K trail run, or a 10K road/trail combination. The 10K [read more...]

Color Run 5k Registration OPEN (Portland/Medford)

February 15, 2014 // 0 Comments

A 2012 Color Run 5k After-Party in progress. Normally I’m fairly opposed to large, national, for-profit races. Historically, road and trail racing has been a very local-spirit-heavy sport– you race against your community peers in an [read more...]

My life in race shirts: ORRC 9.5 In ’95

February 15, 2014 // 0 Comments

Joe Dudman started running road races as a sophomore in high school, circa 1980. Since that time he has accumulated over 540 race T-shirts (Yes, he finally got around to counting them!) Some of them evoke special memories and (hopefully) interesting [read more...]

Preview: St. Patty’s Day 3k/5k/10k in The Dalles – part of the Jumpstart Race Series

February 15, 2014 // 0 Comments

While the Valentine’s Day Run was canceled due to inclement weather, the Jumpstart Series in The Dalles is running again on Saturday, March 15, 2014. This race is the last in the three-race series, and offers a 3k, 5k and 10k; all of which [read more...]

Race Preview: Electrifying Shamrock Run on March 7

February 14, 2014 // 0 Comments

If you want to celebrate St Patrick’s Day with an organized run, but don’t feel like sharing the road with thousands of your closest friends, the City of Longview WA has just the thing for you. Through their Recreation Department, the [read more...]

Shamrock Race Day tips: parking, public transit, and not losing your friends

February 14, 2014 // 1 Comment

This was posted originally at Run Oregon’s old home on OregonLive.com on March 11, 2011. Information has been migrated over here to the new Run Oregon blog and updated as necessary! On March 16th, 35,000 runners and walkers will meet up at [read more...]

Race Preview: Yakima River Canyon Marathon 4/5/2014 (Ellensburg to Selah, Wash.)

February 14, 2014 // 0 Comments

Time to get a marathon on your calendar for the year? Definitely check this one out – the Yakima River Canyon Marathon, occurring on Saturday, April 5, 2014. This 26.2 mile (USATF certified) race will take you on an incredible journey from [read more...]

Race Preview: 2014 Mackenzie River Half Marathon

February 14, 2014 // 0 Comments

On Sunday, March 23rd, Level 32 Racing Series is putting on the Mackenzie River Half Marathon. The course is a point-to-point course starting in Springfield, Oregon and ending in Eugene, Oregon. Said to be one of most scenic runs, the [read more...]

Product Review: Apera Performance Gym Bag

February 13, 2014 // 1 Comment

Have you ever received a piece of running equipment that made you feel everything was right in the world? A piece so awesome that suggested you had found the Holy Grail? A workout piece that made the heavens open up and sing, and made you start [read more...]

Small Race Preview: Rogue River Half-Marathon and Alyssa Watson Memorial 5K Run

February 13, 2014 // 0 Comments

If you want to do a low-key boutique style half-marathon or 5K this Saturday, head to Rogue River and enjoy running through Fleming Park on the Greenway Bike Path. There’s also a 1 Mile Fun Run for ages 10 and under. When: Saturday, February [read more...]

Oregon Wine Country Announces VIP Experience (Maybe a Valentine Gift for your Sweetie? Code Inside)

February 13, 2014 // 2 Comments

Valentines Day is tomorrow and if you are still looking for a gift for your runner sweetie or framily (yes friends and family) then look no further than the Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon. Forget the flowers and chocolate, this is sure to please [read more...]

The Obsessed Fortysomething Runner: “Emergency” home fitness on a budget

February 13, 2014 // 0 Comments

Last week’s triple-blast of snow definitely threw a wrench into my usual running/fitness routine. At first, it was snowing too much to go running outside (not to mention it was FRIGID), or there was just too much snow on the ground to run; [read more...]

Core Power protein milk shake review from a momma on the run

February 13, 2014 // 1 Comment

As you may have read in Brian’s and Anne’s reviews of Core Power, there were three of us testing this protein milk shake out. We all have vastly different lives and training goals. For me, training is simply running when I can to stay [read more...]

Product Review: “Meow” Waist Pack from Ultimate Direction

February 12, 2014 // 2 Comments

Aside from one little suggestion that I would LOVE to see implemented, I really liked the “Meow” Waist Pack for running from Ultimate Direction. It’s lightweight, didn’t chafe, and stayed tight around my waist while running. [read more...]

Fast Guy Problems Part 3 – 640 meters

February 12, 2014 // 6 Comments

640 meters. Kind of an odd distance, just short of half a mile. Inconsequential really. Would take about a minute and thirty seconds at top speed, almost three at cruising pace. But it has a special significance to me, one I discovered very recently [read more...]

Coach Jim’s Run for Saturday, February 15

February 12, 2014 // 0 Comments

A little late this week! Here’s the info for Saturday, February 15: Coach Jim and his group will be running a total of 17.5 miles this Saturday, split into a 10 mile loop and then a 7.5 mile loop. You can run either or both loops! [read more...]

Preview: Race to the Cape 10 Mile Fun Run

February 12, 2014 // 2 Comments

If you’re looking for a scenic, challenging way to get in your long run on March 9th, consider signing up for the Race to the Cape, an “approximately” 10 mile fun run near Tillamook put on by some amazing people at Ascherl [read more...]

Race Preview: Snow Warriors 5K Obstacle Race

February 11, 2014 // 0 Comments

Looking for something adventurous to do this weekend? You just might have found it. Check out the Snow Warriors 5k at the Onpoint WinterFest this Sunday. What exactly do you have to do to call yourself a Snow Warrior? Let’s just say it involves [read more...]

Running Roundup – A collection of running links around the internet

February 11, 2014 // 1 Comment

* Here’s a new cross-training idea: shivering in the cold. Okay, it’s doubtful that shivering is as effective at building up cardiovascular endurance as running is, but apparently it does stimulate the conversion of (mostly) useless [read more...]

Product Review: ENERGYbits – My Taste Test

February 11, 2014 // 1 Comment

ENERGYbits claim to add more life to yours, one bit at a time. According to their website, their algae tablets have the highest concentration of protein in the world, provide over 40 nutrients and are only one calorie per tablet. Made of spurlina [read more...]

PRESS RELEASE: Portland Rock ‘N’ Roll Announces Headliner

February 10, 2014 // 3 Comments

G. Love & Special Sauce to Headline Rock ‘n’ Roll Portland Race set to return on Sunday, May 18; Register online at RunRocknRoll.com Concert to take place at Waterfront Park, free and open to the public Portland, OR – Feb. 10, 2014 – [read more...]

Race Preview: Team Congo PDX’s Group 10K & 5K Walk/Run

February 10, 2014 // 0 Comments

I ran my very first non-chip timed event in January, the Snowflake Dash, and I have to admit, I thoroughly enjoyed running a race for the fun of it. There was no pre-race psych out, no nerves, just me, and bunch of other people, and some running to [read more...]

Race Preview: Lucky Clover 10k & 5k in Eugene

Color Run 5k Registration OPEN (Portland/Medford)

My life in race shirts: ORRC 9.5 In ’95

Preview: St. Patty’s Day 3k/5k/10k in The Dalles – part of the Jumpstart Race Series

Race Preview: Electrifying Shamrock Run on March 7

Shamrock Race Day tips: parking, public transit, and not losing your friends

Race Preview: Yakima River Canyon Marathon 4/5/2014 (Ellensburg to Selah, Wash.)

Race Preview: 2014 Mackenzie River Half Marathon

Product Review: Apera Performance Gym Bag

Small Race Preview: Rogue River Half-Marathon and Alyssa Watson Memorial 5K Run

Oregon Wine Country Announces VIP Experience (Maybe a Valentine Gift for your Sweetie? Code Inside)

The Obsessed Fortysomething Runner: “Emergency” home fitness on a budget

Core Power protein milk shake review from a momma on the run

Product Review: “Meow” Waist Pack from Ultimate Direction

Fast Guy Problems Part 3 – 640 meters

Coach Jim’s Run for Saturday, February 15

Preview: Race to the Cape 10 Mile Fun Run

Race Preview: Snow Warriors 5K Obstacle Race

Running Roundup – A collection of running links around the internet

Product Review: ENERGYbits – My Taste Test

PRESS RELEASE: Portland Rock ‘N’ Roll Announces Headliner

Race Preview: Team Congo PDX’s Group 10K & 5K Walk/Run

The Costumed Runner Blog: 2014 First Run/Walk

Run Oregon Bloggers: Our Snowmageddon 2014 Runs

Kickstarter of the Week: TRIMR Water + Shaker Bottle

Race Preview: Run for the Music