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2014 Roaring Run at Roaring River Half Marathon, 10k and 5k Preview on February 1 in Scio

December 26, 2013 // 3 Comments

Often the smaller races get overlooked, but smaller events can offer things that would be absolutely impossible with a larger race. For instance, the Roaring Run at Roaring River Half [...]

The Obsessed Fortysomething Runner: Lifters who trash running

December 26, 2013 // 3 Comments

I’ve blogged before about how much I like the running ethos — that is, the general attitude that runners exhibit toward other runners, cheering them on, applauding their running achievements [...]

Race preview: Freeze Your Gizzard Blizzard this Saturday in The Dalles

December 25, 2013 // 0 Comments

This is a late calendar addition, and I’m sorry about that, folks … but better late than never! The final Jumpstart Race Series of 2013 is this Saturday, December 28th. [...]

Merry Christmas from Run Oregon!

December 25, 2013 // 1 Comment

Merry Christmas Run Oregon readers! We here at Run Oregon would like to wish you and yours a very happy holiday! If you gave or received holiday running swag, share with [...]

Price Increase Reminder! 2014 Cascade Half Marathon increase on 12/25

December 24, 2013 // 0 Comments

It may be Christmas Eve, but if you are scrambling for a last minute gift idea, you should log on and register a loved one (or yourself) for the 2014 [...]

Coach Jim’s Free Group Run for Saturday, December 28, 2013

December 24, 2013 // 0 Comments

Run with Coach Jim this Saturday for a two-loop run that totals 14 miles. There are a few rules with Coach Jim’s runs: 1. Have fun 2. No talking about [...]

Race Recap: Eugene Holiday Half and Hustle

December 23, 2013 // 0 Comments

The forecast was for rain, rain, and … even more rain for Saturday, December 21. Needless to say, I wasn’t as excited as usual about rain, as I would be [...]

Race Recap: 2013 Keizer Jingle Dash

December 23, 2013 // 0 Comments

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…if Christmas consists of a snow-free, 50 degree December 21 race. But for what was controllable, the directors of the 2014 Keizer Jingle [...]

2013 Portland Holiday Half Marathon Recap and Results

December 23, 2013 // 0 Comments

Sunday December 15th 2013 brought out over 3500 family, friends, and participants who filled the Adidas headquarters for the 4th annual Foot Traffic Holiday Half Marathon! The morning of the [...]

Kickstarter of the Week: Ledbetter Fitness Apparel

December 23, 2013 // 0 Comments

If you know me, you know I’m not really into fashion. At all. If it fits & is comfortable, I’ll wear it. I’m fully expecting to be accosted by a [...]