inspirational runner

Running With Raven – Thoughts from Paula Harkin

March 12, 2017 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Run Oregon Bookshelf: Running with Raven

March 11, 2017 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

From the Heart: Jacob Greer

March 26, 2016 // 0 Comments

‘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 [read more...]

Fast Guy Problems: The Unintended Consequences of Running

February 22, 2016 // 4 Comments

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 [read more...]

From the Heart: Norberto Roman

February 9, 2016 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

From the Heart: Kevin De Angelis

January 26, 2016 // 0 Comments

‘The most important key to achieving great success is to decide upon your goal and launch, get started, take action, and move.’ ~John [read more...]

From the Heart: Sondra Rose Completes New York Marathon at 77

November 23, 2015 // 0 Comments

“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 [read more...]

Fast Guy Problems: Andie’s Angel

October 12, 2015 // 3 Comments

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 [read more...]

From the Heart: Chuck Coats, Not Just a Fast Guy

October 3, 2015 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

From the Heart: Greg Mitchell

February 26, 2015 // 0 Comments

“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 [read more...]