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…
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. Portland Running Company is one of these stores. They have two locations in the Portland metro area: at…
This Saturday is the very last Portland Marathon Clinic for 2017. The run this weekend is a nice 8-mile taper run, starting from Mountain Hardwear at 722 SW Taylor St. in downtown Portland. This run will start promptly at 8a, so arrive no later than 7:45a; doors open at 7:30a. Because this run is less than 10 miles, there will not be any aid stations set up for this route. Please be prepared with your…
This week’s Portland Marathon Clinic free long run will start from the Athleta Store at Washington Square Mall in Tigard, just off the 217. The run itself will start promptly at 8a, but the mall opens at 6a so you should have no problem getting in to the store on time. The route itself is a 16-miler of primarily flat paths with a good amount of shade – click here to check it out. The…
Only a few Portland Marathon Clinic training runs left before the race! It was announced earlier this week that the race’s permit was finally approved, so registrants have been breathing sighs of relief knowing they’ll get a bib to pin on for their money. This Saturday’s run offers 16 and 20 mile routes, leaving from the Road Runner Sports in NW Portland. The exact address is at 29 NW 23rd, and is just of Burnside…
