Over the past few years, Run Oregon has grown more than we initially imagined. What started as a hobby 10 years ago has continued to morph and change over the years, leading us to where we are today – our own standalone website that has been up and running since December 2013. We typically have anywhere from 12-15 volunteer bloggers who help shoulder the writing load and allow us to continue to do our part in supporting…
James is relatively new to blogging with us, but we are thrilled to have a Southern Oregon blogger on board! He is staged out of the Central Point/Medford area and this part of the state is filled with running options we never knew of before! Age you started running: I started running at 26 I was a pack a day smoker and decided to quit and replace it with something better! Favorite running shoes: I’m…
I felt bad for me getting ready to interview myself because I already knew probably just about anyone is more interesting to interview than I am. Existential crisis notwithstanding, both parties may have gotten a little bored and thus took significantly longer than most RO contributors, and at least one of the parties now feels guilty about the quality and/or contents of said interview. Age you started running: I was 19 and college felt like it…
One of our community bloggers, Annette Vaughan, had the idea to share a little more about ourselves through some interview questions she came up with. Take these questions and come up with more to interview your running buddies! Heeeeeeeeeeere’s Robin! Age I started running: Well, I started “couch to 5K” when I was 31 to start training for my first 5k race. After that 5K race, I didn’t run again until I was 33… so…
Name: Marilyn Tycer (aka “Nut-tastic,” aka “Pretty Pretty Princess,” aka “MareBear,” aka “MT,” aka “Panda”) Favorite running shoes: New Balance 870v2’s in pink Favorite running conditions: Low 50’s, low humidity, partially overcast. Favorite running items: My Garmin 620, Ragnar visor, a tutu and coordinating hair bow, MAC Lipglass or EPICBLEND lip balm, pink argyle RockTape and arm sleeves. Go to pre-race meals: For dinner, I like salmon burger or tilapia and quinoa, veggies and a beer, because it’s quick…
Tung Yin got started with Run Oregon when MaryAlicia Verdecchi invited him after seeing his recap of one of the 2012 Zombie Apocalypse Run. (He survived but was mauled by fellow Run Oregon blogger Brian Bernier that year.) Q: How old were you when you started running? A: 43, hence, the title “obsessed fortysomething runner.” Technically, I started running when I was a teenager. I was on my college’s cross-country team for half a semester*…
Annette Vaughan is a 40-something self-proclaimed “slow runner” who started running at the age of 30. She is one of your Run Oregon bloggers, a personal trainer, race director, and lover of pretty much all things active. Favorite running shoes: Nike Frees Favorite time of year for running: Summer and fall – I love running in dry, sunny weather. Favorite running gadget: My Garmin Forerunner 610 Something you can’t run without: My “running gum.”…
One of our community bloggers, Annette Vaughan, had the idea to share a little more about ourselves through some interview questions she came up with. Take these questions and come up with more to interview your running buddies! Today’s subject is Brian, a “small town” runner from McMinnville, about 40 miles south of Portland. Many of you may recognize me at the multitude of races I have attended in the region, or have heard of me.…
Today, I sat down with myself to get some answers about my running: At what age did you start running? My parents had me in Track and Field as a young child until I was about 10. I was never any good, and I hated it. I spent many years feeling uncoordinated and non-athletic. I remember going for jogs here and there, but I really started running regularly when I was about 25 years old. What…
‘Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will’ ~ Mahatma Gandhi You would think writing a blog post about yourself would be the easiest thing ever, but I discovered it’s actually quite the opposite. I love helping with the Run Oregon Blog. The group makes me laugh every single day (mostly Joe Dudman) and I, truthfully, consider it a privilege to be part of this team. I love learning from…
