Madras is a city on the way to Bend from Portland, and it’s also the site of the annual Canyon Crawl race, a 7.5 mile run from the city’s Public Works parking lot to nearby Lake Simtustus. There’s no race course available on the website, but per Google Maps, the only way to get there is on local roads or trails through logged forestland. That 7.5 mile distance is one way, but you don’t have…
If you have ever wanted to do an ultramarathon without the pressure of times, cut-offs and formality or if you just want to get in a long run with some awesome folks in a beautiful location, MAD Ass Run in Madras, Oregon on January 26, 2019 is the race for you. This race is super casual and offers a 25K and 50K option, however, you can also run any distance you like with an out…
As a relatively new runner/racer, I spend 5 days a week running/training to get better, faster, farther and stronger. This is why I find triathlons so amazing – these triathletes train how I do on just running on THREE different athletic activities AT THE SAME TIME!! How badass is that?! Someday maybe I’ll work my way up to a duathlon (bike/run) but I doubt I’ll ever do a triathlon. If you are one of those…
