This is a post to share info on free and open group runs happening around Oregon this weekend. If you’ve got one that you’d like us to share, please email us from our “Submit a Guest Post” link! (You don’t have to write a post – just the facts.) Saturday, April 9, 2016 Portland Marathon Clinic is back! Starting this Saturday, the PMC’s free group runs will help those gearing up for a fall marathon (like Portland!). You do…
If you’ve got a group run that you’d like us to share, please email us from our “Submit a Guest Post” link! (You don’t have to write a post – just the facts.) Saturday This weekend, there are three free long runs on Saturday that we know about (I’ve arbitrarily selected “more than 6 miles” to be considered a long run … see further below for group runs for less than 6 miles): Sunstone Running Club is heading out for…
We’ve consistently posted Coach Jim’s free group runs, perfect if you’re looking for a group with which to train for a half or full marathon. But we thought we should branch out, since not everyone can get to his runs (which are awesome, by the way). So, we’re going to start posting more about other group runs. If you’ve got one that you’d like us to share, please email us from our “Submit a Guest…
Get ready for 20 (or 12 or 8, as the case may be) this Saturday! This weekend’s free marathon and half marathon training run offers two loops. The first of 12 miles will climb up Terwilliger and the second of 8 miles will tour the Waterfront and include the lovely Tillicum Bridge.
This week, the total distance is 17 miles, with two loops just over 8 to get you there. When: Saturday, February 27, 2016 What time: The run starts at 8a, be there by 7:45 to use the facilities and find your pace group. Where: Pizza Roma at 4715 SE Woodstock Blvd. There is plenty of street parking in the area. Routes: The first route is an out-and-back to Mt. Tabor for 8.6 miles. Then, the group…
It’s time for a 20-miler! Or a 10-miler, if you’re training is for a half marathon. Coach Jim’s fearless pacers will be leading the group on two 10-mile loops this Saturday. As always, bring your own snacks and hydration. This is a FREE group run open to everyone. When: Saturday, February 13, 2016 What time: The run starts at 8a. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early so the run can start on time. Where: Grand Central…
This weekend, Coach Jim’s faithful group of experienced volunteer pace group leaders will lead runners on two routes that total up to nearly 19 miles. This is a free run and all are welcome, regardless of what you’re training for. The division of the route into two sections makes it great for those training for a 10k, half, or full marathon. You are responsible for your own hydration and nutrition, and you’ll want to keep…
Coach Jim’s run starts at Bridgeport Village this weekend – great location for all of you living in Beaverton, Tigard, Tualatin, Sherwood, Wilsonville, SW Portland, and Lake Oswego. These runs are free and open to all runners. Exact paces will vary but there are usually groups training for a 3:30 – 5:00 marathon finish time, which works out to about an 8 minute mile to a 12:30 minute mile. Experienced pace group leaders will make sure…
The ice should be all gone by the time this Saturday rolls around, adding one more item to the list of reasons why Coach Jim’s free half marathon and marathon training runs are spectacular. Other reasons: the runs are led by experienced pace group leaders, the runners who attend are welcoming and supportive, the start/finish location sells delicious food, the routes are mapped out ahead of time to include restroom breaks, and the routes are…
Are you ready for 2016? Well, ready or not, it’s here! But, to help you kick off the new year at the right pace and correct mileage for your spring half or full marathon are the wonderful volunteer pace group leaders for Coach Jim’s free group long run! As always, these runs are free and they are open to all runners. Paces range from 8:30/mile to about 12:30/mile. New faces are always welcome! When: Saturday, January…
