This series was initially published by us in 2013 – prior to us moving over to our current web format. Maryalicia was a costume-running guru, and with the Holiday Half coming up, we thought we would re-post these through November. Check out Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Once you have your idea- it’s time to test it out! I really mean it – how do you know it will be functional and feasible…
This series was initially published by us in 2013 – prior to us moving over to our current web format. Maryalicia was a costume-running guru, and with the Holiday Half coming up, we thought we would re-post these through November. So now that you have checked out my blog post on ‘what to consider before running‘, now it is time to select your costume! There are so many ideas and ways to choose a costume and…
Why Bacon? I have to say this wonderful costume has been my tried and true standard. It’s lightweight, breathable and everyone LOVES BACON! I was given the dubious honor to run the well-known leg 29 which is also known as the costume leg. There were amazing costumes out there that I have to bow down to. The man in the very hot panda costume is either a costume running God or insane or both as…
Race: Volcano Run – May 3, 2015 Pre-Race Preparations I had made this fun volcano costume for Halloween out of a Chris March foam wig/hat from Target. I hand sewed a poncho to look like the volcano itself with hot magma dripping down in the front. I had a feeling this would be a great run costume someday. It was light to run in and the foam wig/hat was something you can see miles…
Race: Shamrock Run 3/15/15 The Day of the Race I knew it was going to be a blustery Shamrock Run but was excited to see there was still many smiling faces and eager runners out at the starting line. I was excited for my friend Carmen who this was her first Shamrock and first 15K race. She was good with me running alongside of her as the only shamrock ironically running the Shamrock. We braved…
Pre-Race Preparations The theme this year was “Under the Sea” and I had a feeling there would be many a mermaid and fish so decided to take on a crustacean aka Lobster. It was perfect timing since I just bought at Target the new bevy of foam Halloween wigs by Project Runway designer Chris March. One of them was a lobster and oversized lobster claws. It would be perfect for this race and to add…
Run Oregon guest blogger Mel Ortiz is our resident “Costumed Runner”. She writes a monthly post about her adventures in running. Feel free to Submit a Guest Post in the “Contact Us” tab if you want to get involved. Pre-Race Preparations I had mentioned this run to my Saturday morning run crew early in January and at first there were no interest. I know we have run in rain, snow, and sometimes a hailstorm but the thought…
Run Oregon guest blogger Mel Ortiz is our resident “Costumed Runner”. She writes a monthly post about her adventures in running. Feel free to Submit a Guest Post in the “Contact Us” tab if you want to get involved. Pre-Race Preparations This was going to be an epic race since I was determined to do it in my handmade Princess Leia costume with oversized…. I mean giant hair buns. My husband and I decided to make the…
Run Oregon guest blogger Mel Ortiz is our resident “Costumed Runner”. She writes a monthly post about her adventures in running. Feel free to Submit a Guest Post in the “Contact Us” tab if you want to get involved. Pre-Race Preparations I knew I wanted to wear my new black running skirt for my first Portland Half Marathon since I have always done the full in previous years. The ever creative Amy Maust from Rock City Skirts…
Run Oregon guest blogger Mel Ortiz is our resident “Costumed Runner”. She writes a monthly post about her adventures in running. Feel free to Submit a Guest Post in the “Contact Us” tab if you want to get involved. Pre-Race Packet Pick Up They made it easy for runners for packet pick up at their Beaverton location on the Thursday prior to the race and their SE Downtown location for a Friday pick up. I loved all…
