Describe the perfect 5k/10k post-race party. Did your description include 10 Barrel IPA? Dutch Bros. iced drinks? Door prizes? Or good finisher medals for both 5k and 10k participants? How about bacon and waffles? Now that I’ve got your attention, I’d like to send you over the registration page for the Ladybug Run for CDH 10k/5k running on Saturday, August 2, 2014. Sponsors have covered all of the race expenses, so all proceeds from registration…
It’s time to go for a run. House key, check. Shoes, check. Clothes … check. What else could you possibly need? Running is such an uncomplicated sport, that is what I truly love about it. Well, as we unfortunately hear far too often on social media and local news, a lot of runners experience situations on the road or trails that aren’t all fun and games. That’s why I am a huge proponent of medical…
One year ago, local race organizer Uberthons unveiled its first Marathon, along with its first Half Marathon, on the Vernonia-Banks trail about 30 miles west of Portland. The inaugural race went ahead despite a massive and cold rainstorm and has come to be known as the Typhoonathon. This year, the race moved to Mt. Angel, site of the Oktoberfest, and the contrast was about as stark as you could imagine. No rain, no cold (well,…
After the Hippie Chick Half, I totally just stopped running. I am not sure why or how, but after a lackluster race performance, I just felt burnt out. But, really, for no reason at all. I’ve been doing more races than usual, but this burnout has really been coming on for awhile. Ever since I did the 2013 Portland Marathon the fire just hasn’t been quite there. Finishing the last two Halfs I did just…
Maybe it was the 666 on my bib, maybe it was the fact that there was a giant thunderstorm bearing down on us, but I started praying and running as fast as I could during Fueled By Fine Wine, the hardest, hilliest, dirtiest, most fun and terrifying 13.1 I’ve ever run in my life.
I’ve been on the lookout for fun themed races that were kid friendly for a while so when I came across the Superhero Fun Run this past weekend, I knew I needed to sign up. The cost to register for this event was very inexpensive – only $10 per person for adults, and $15 for couples. Kids under 9 were free which was an added benefit. There were packet pickup options available a couple of days prior to the…
Let me start by noting that I love the Portland Marathon. The course isn’t the most picturesque; especially the first stretch through industrial sections, but it’s definitely a marathon you need to run at least once. You’ll get a tree seedling at the finish line and pretty much the best race shirt ever. I love how the entire course is written out on the shirt. How many races do that? With that said, there’s some…
This recap was submitted by Run Oregon reader Melissa Fryback. Feel free to Submit a Guest Post in the “Contact Us” tab if you want to get involved. I’ve always liked this quote, “I’ll try anything once, twice if I like it, three times to make sure.” – Mae West This sassy quote resonates with so much because I’m not one to give up easily and I feel like it’s not fair to develop an opinion until…
I was so excited when, just days before the race, I found out I was able to participate in the 2014 Runaway Pumpkin Half Marathon on Saturday, October 18. I absolutely loved this race! Having participated in the 2012 and 2013 events as well, I had my expectations set super-high for this event, as the previous two years the race has been simply a fantastic experience. The weather could not have been better on race…
Here’s another great group run for those of you in the Portland metro area (or visit from out of town on a Wednesday): the NoPo Run Club. Even if you’re new to running or have never been to a group run, you are invited! And if you’re worried about showing up solo – stop worrying because they would love to welcome you to the group. Join them – just go to Bar Bar/Mississippi Studios in Portland…
