Before you read this Q & A, be sure to read my review on Running With Raven; it will give you a good idea as to what the book is about! I wanted to get Paula Harkin’s thoughts on the book Running With Raven by Laura Lee Huttenbach. Like the Raven, Harkin is a streaker; and like the Raven, Harkin is a connector. She’s nearing the 3,000th day in her running streak, and has brought together thousands…
Run Oregon loves inspirational runners. No matter your pace, reading about someone else’s running journey – especially when they’ve accomplished something amazing or overcome a huge obstacle – likely makes you want to lace up and head out. So when I was offered the chance to read an advance copy of Running With Raven by Laura Lee Huttenbach, not only did I want to read it, but I wanted to hear what our favorite local…
‘Sometimes carrying on, just carrying on, is the superhuman achievement.’ ~Albert Camus I recently read Suzy Favor Hamilton’s book, Fast Girl and was pretty disappointed with it. I thought it would cover more of her struggles with bipolar, but instead focused primarily on her time as an escort in Las Vegas. There was some running, it included a little history of her family and their dynamics, but I felt it lacked purpose, besides being a crazy sensational story.…
Everyone knows, running at practically any pace helps your body in numerous ways. Whether it takes 6 minutes or 12 minutes, every mile counts. This is a hobby I have benefited from for quite some time, going on 20 consecutive years of running regularly. With this experience comes the ability to help others. The basic knowledge to answer questions regarding fitness and gear from friends and family that approach for advice.
Soldiers hold a special place in my heart. They endure so much, sacrifice more than people can comprehend and allow me, and my boys, to enjoy the luxuries of a free county. Unfortunately, so many of these heroes develop conditions that last well beyond their official time of duty. Norberto Roman is one of these heroes, even if he can’t see it. A native of Puerto Rico, Roman was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army,…
‘The most important key to achieving great success is to decide upon your goal and launch, get started, take action, and move.’ ~John Wooden
“I do not think that there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes almost everything, even nature.” ~John D. Rockefeller I run for selfish reasons. Running allows me to indulge in an occasional bowl of ice cream, keeping my weight in check and keeps my stress levels manageable, while I try to balance this crazy rollercoaster of life. To wrap my head around running…
It is both invigorating and terrifying to be given someone else’s dream. For dreams, in essence, truly define a person. A dream is a desire or wish, that is held up high, as a focus, without fears or limitations to subvert the concept. In reality, unfortunately, there may be barriers that can make those dreams impossible or nearly so. That fact may cause some to mothball or completely forget those aspirations. Others hold strong in…
I met Chuck Coats at the Three Capes Relay this year and wanted just a little bit of his energy. Even at the end of a relay this guy was still bouncing around, ready to go for more. I ran into him again at the 12 Bridges Relay and even though he only had one other teammate (our Run Oregon Blogger, Brian) to share the mileage with, he still had infectious enthusiasm and spirit. I…
“Luck doesn’t get you to the Olympic games. You can’t wish your way onto the podium. You can’t buy it or hope for it. It’s not enough to dream about it. Luck didn’t get me to London. I swam there.”  ~Ryan Lochte I don’t sandbag, but I do often underestimate my abilities or maybe a combination of underestimating my abilities and making excuses. I’m really good at coming up with reasons for a lackluster performance,…
