We are lucky in Oregon, where there are many local running clubs from Ashland to Portland and everywhere in between. We’re also lucky in that there are people out there who put on free group runs, help with races, and support youth and other cause running and racing programs. The fine pacers that support Coach Jim’s Long Runs through the winter months are some of these people. This weekend, the runners of Coach Jim’s group…
Finding a group run, whether long or short, can provide good motivation to actually go get it done. Each, we provide info on one or two runs, so keep checking every Thursday at 5p to see what’s new this weekend. And be sure to check back with the social media for runs you like to stay on top of any special events or changes. This weekend, Coach Jim’s group will get to run at the Tualatin…
Bethany Runners Unite is a northwest Portland-area group of friendly runners who put together a group run on most Saturdays. They’ll meet up this Saturday at 8a at the Starbucks located at 4720 NW Bethany Road, near the Claremont Golf Course. This is a relaxed group run where everyone runs their own pace and distance, but they’ll be able to suggest some routes if you’re new. They wrap up their morning with coffee right there…
As we look around for more an more options for you to join in a weekend long run, we want to be sure to also remind you of the long-standing Coach Jim runs. These are free group runs geared towards a spring marathon, led by experienced pace group leaders from various locations around the Portland metro area. To keep up on where the Coach Jim run will be each weekend, be sure to like and…
If you want some company for your long run this Saturday, here are two options in the Portland metro area. Both are free, open to everyone, and offer a welcoming and supportive environment whether you’re an old friend or a new face. Portland Running Company’s Saturday long run takes place every weekend from their downtown store at the east end of the Morrison Bridge, located at 800 SE Grand. The run starts at 8a, you…
The first of the 2017-2018 winter runs hosted by Coach Jim will be run this Saturday from Foot Traffic at 13306 NW Cornell Road in Portland. As usual, the run will start at 8a and will consist of two loops, the first slightly over 5 miles and the second slightly under, for a total of about 10 and a half miles. Both routes are a mix of neighborhood streets and wide thoroughfares with nice sidewalks…
There is a Coach Jim run this Saturday, even though many of his regulars will be running Shamrock. Spring marathon training can’t wait! The run this weekend is a 2-part excursion, starting with a 6-mile lollipop from Grand Central Bakery at 714 N. Fremont. The route loops around the beautiful Irvington neighborhood before returning to the store for the 2nd segment, an out-and-back that will travel out the first 7 miles of this route along…
Including the run this weekend, there are only three runs left for the Coach Jim Spring 2017 season. After this series wraps up, runners will continue to be able to join a free Saturday long run – although those running a spring marathon will have to tack some miles on in order to reach their prescribed mileage. The Portland Marathon Clinic will fire up on Saturday, April 8 under a new head coach. Diane Lechner,…
Are the cherry blossoms blooming yet? Find out this weekend at Coach Jim’s free marathon and half marathon training run! The route is made up of two segments. Those training for a spring half marathon should run one of the loops while marathoners should run both, provided that you are at that mileage with your training. If not, both segments are out-and-backs so you can just turn around early. The first route is just over 10…
Coach Jim’s free weekend long run for Saturday, February 25 is from Pizza Roma at 4715 SE Woodstock Blvd. Even if you can’t make it to this 17-mile run, you should check out Pizza Roma sometime soon … it’s owned by a local runner and it’s delicious pizza and sandwiches! The first of two 8.5-mile loops (approximately) will head out at 8a and run primarily north on SE 52nd and SE 60th to Mt. Tabor,…
