What makes a “real” runner (and why I’m not one)
I don’t consider myself a “real” runner. That might sound strange coming from someone whose identity for almost 35 years has…
The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Runner: Top 10 Most Terrible THNGVBR moments of 2013
December is always a month for lists– the best albums you’ve never heard of, the movies you didn’t watch but should have.…
Mini Race Preview: 7th Annual MLK Celebration Stride Toward Freedom 5k in Salem on January 18
My alma mater, Willamette University, is always on the cutting edge of cultural events in Salem. They host a variety of gatherings, speeches,…
Coach Jim’s Free Group Run for Saturday, January 4, 2014
Coach Jim and his crew are celebrating their run of the year with a run starting at lululemon in the Pearl! Their address is 1231 NW Couch in…
Kickstarter of the Week: WERKSHOP | High Performance Fitness Leggings
Name: WERKSHOP | High Performance Fitness Leggings Location: Los Angeles, CA Kickstarter Website: WERKSHOP Kickstarter End Date: 1/15/2014 at…
Make a Trip of It: A Runcation preview of the Kona Marathon
This post was originally posted on our old site at Oregon Live. I grew up watching, or more so admiring, Paula Newby-Fraser rule THE Ironman…
Price Increase: Team Congo PDX’s Group 10K & 5K Walk/Run Fee on January 1
Just a reminder that in 3 short days the registration fee for Team Congo PDX’s 10K & 5K Group Walk/Run will increase from $15 to $20…
Drafting the Race Calendar
The end of the holiday season and year is upon us, and while we look adoringly at our kids ripping apart their Christmas wrapping or the…
Meet the creator of the new Run Oregon logo, Kimberly Palmer
I reached out to Run Oregon Readers to find Graphic Designers willing to help Run Oregon in creating a new brand/logo. I was amazed at the…
Shoe Review: CMUK. shoes from Kickstarter of the Week
I have had the same pair of white casual / athletic shoes in my closet for 10 years. 10 years! They were functional, (mildly) stylish, and…