Anything is possible! That’s what Pacific Northwest Marathon believes as they help people overcome difficult challenges to achieve their fitness goals. Running a marathon takes time, commitment, and many hours of training. It also requires giving up things such as late nights out with friends because you have a long run in the morning and many hours devoted to training. As it all comes to a head, and you cross the finish line, everything…
Training for a big race can be motivating and a powerful way to reach your goals. For me, it can also be daunting and anxiety inducing. Yet, my running is at it’s best when I have a race goal and a tangible time frame for my training. The best way I have found to combat the “big race” nerves while still reaping all the benefits of having a race on the horizon is to sign…
Run Oregon bloggers Matt & Annette both recently signed up for the Willamette Valley Marathon & Half on May 6, 2018. This will be Matt’s third marathon and, though Annette has run 17 half marathons, the last one was way back in January of 2015. They got to talking about this race recently on the blog message board and realized they both have differing ways of training for racing. Here’s a little bit of their…
Looking for a really fun relay this spring? The 42nd year of South Coast Running Club’s popular Roseburg to Coos Bay Relay is coming up on April 21st and there is both a running and a walking option. This race is also a fund-raiser for Camp Millennium, which is a summer camp for children with cancer. The 67 mile running relay begins it’s staggered start times at 6:00AM at KPIC-TV in Roseburg. Competitive teams of 5 or…
Come out and support the Phoenix High School Track and Field team by registering for the 2018 Camelback 15k/5k/Elementary 1 Mile Run on March 3rd. The funds generated will help pay for entry fees, equipment, and track resurfacing. The races will start and finish on the Phoenix High School track, which is behind the school. The Elementary 1 Mile begins at 8:45AM, with the 15k following at 9:15AM. The 5k will take off 15 minutes…
This time of the year is the hardest time to stay motivated to run. It’s cold, it’s windy, it’s wet, and sometimes it’s even icy. But the Shamrock Run, which many Portlanders consider the unofficial start to race season, is right around the corner, and if you’re planning on putting in some mileage, training needs to start NOW. You may or may not know that in addition to being a runner, I’m a group exercise…
It’s been an interesting chain of events that has given me the opportunity to toe the line at one of the most storied races in the world. I honestly never thought it was an event that I would ever be able to attend, and here I sit just a few weeks before marathon Monday with my confirmation letter on the counter and a few solid long runs under my belt that have increased my confidence…
This weekend’s free spring marathon/half marathon training run is a 16-mile out-and-back on the Banks-Vernonia Trail. You may run the entire distance or turn back early, depending on your training schedule. There are permanent restrooms at the trailhead and two porta-potties near mile 4, which is are usually in good condition and stocked with hand sanitizer. This is not a supported run; bring your own nutrition and hydration. The path is somewhat sheltered from wind,…
Even with the exciting moments, life can seem like a lot of the ‘same old, same old’. We always remember the life changing events, or remarkable milestones that come with a great achievement or incredible experience. With years of toeing a starting line around 30 times for 19 years, I have many great ‘times’ stockpiled in my head. But there will soon be a new experience I hope to never forget. The Eugene Marathon in…
Now that the 2015 Portland Marathon is in the books and the PMC has wrapped up, Coach Jim’s free Saturday morning runs are returning on November 7th. These runs are set up for runners looking for a long run group at mileage planned for half marathon and marathon distances, culminating at the ORRC Vernonia Half and Full Marathon and the Boston Marathon, both in April 2016. All runners are enthusiastically welcomed, and Coach Jim’s amazing…
