Therapeutic Associates is a name most Portland-area runners are familiar with. They are a regular sponsor of a variety of running events, providing support in the form of promotion, pre-race taping, and post-race massages, among other things. They’re also a great place to go for physical therapy … and to even prevent getting injured! True story: Therapeutic Associates can help you develop a wellness routine designed to avoid overuse or fatigue injuries by strengthening the…
We are lucky in Oregon, where there are many local group runs put on by people who just want to go to group runs. They spend their personal time organizing routes, managing social media for their runs, and coordinating post-run coffee chats. But as a benefit, they get to meet some really cool people who are also crazy about running. Bethany Runners Unite is one of these groups where you can go to run and…
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…
Here’s what Run Oregon has been keeping an eye on this week – mainly some free group runs related to the Christmas and New Year’s Holidays – but some fun New Year’s events you should get on your radar if you’re planning to run it out this year. Remember, if you know a really cool small race, an important registration deadline, or other fun running news, please send it our way so we can share it…
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. Central Oregon Running Klub is one of these clubs. The Central Oregon Running Klub’s mission is to promote health and fitness through running and to provide an…
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…
We are lucky in Oregon, where there are many locally-owned running stores in towns from Ashland to Portland. We’re also lucky in that the owners of these stores aren’t content with “just” selling shoes … they consider it their privilege to offer group runs, help with races, and support youth and other cause running and racing programs. Eugene Running Company is one of these stores. ERC has been an award-winning store in the running capital…
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…
We are lucky in Oregon, where there are many locally-owned running stores in towns from Ashland to Portland. We’re also lucky in that the owners of these stores aren’t content with “just” selling shoes … they consider it their privilege to offer group runs, help with races, and support youth and other cause running and racing programs. Rogue Valley Runners is one of these stores. They are in a prime downtown Ashland location and are…
