Race Preview: 2020 RISE Troops Challenge (Bend)
RISE Troops Challenge is an obstacle course race (OCR) based on actual military tasks and challenges. This year the theme is honoring those who gave all – military, [...]
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Race Preview: 2020 My Muddy Valentine (Tualatin)
It’s time to start planning for that first mud-filled race of 2020. My Muddy Valentine is an Obstacle Course Race (OCR) that anyone from a first-timer to a veteran can [...]
Obstacle Course Race Preview: 2019 Terrain Race (Sherwood)
If you are looking for an affordable obstacle course race, this year’s Terrain Race is just that. While being offered at just $40 (plus insurance/venue fee and [...]
Obstacle Course Race Preview: 2019 Dirty Leprechaun 5K (Tualatin)
Attention Obstacle Course Race enthusiasts – here’s your chance for a little pre-season OCR tune-up! The Dirty Leprechaun 5K is back at Lee Farms with some new [...]
Race Preview: 2019 My Muddy Valentine 5k Obstacle Race (Tualatin)
When you think of celebrating Valentine’s Day, a mud run is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. But that doesn’t mean that it isn’t a good [...]
Race Recap: 2017 Spartan Sprint Portland
Of all the races on my calendar this year, the Portland Spartan Sprint was my most anticipated. I have been working on various skills all year with the goal of improving [...]
Race Recap: 2017 Rugged Maniac
I am a lover of all things OCR (obstacle course races), but not having participated in one since last fall, I got really nervous as Rugged Maniac Portland approached. [...]
Race Preview: X-Dog Events Ole’s Assault (near Astoria)
When it comes to off-road racing, there’s a wide variety of obstacle and mud races to choose from. Some are merely cross-country style races, while others will require [...]
Race Preview: The Inferno 2016
Are you ready for The Inferno? This obstacle course race (OCR) will once again be challenging participants in Salem on September 10. This event includes 3 distance options: a [...]
Race Recap: 2016 Spartan Sprint
The Spartan Sprint in Washougal, Washington was my 2nd Spartan race experience and so far, it was my favorite. (Spartan Boise in 2015 was my first.) My team and I loaded [...]