How I am trying to balance work with running and other stuff in a COVID-19 world
Balancing full time work with marathon training has been a struggle for me for several years. I haven’t always worked full time, but…
Race Preview: 2017 Country Girl Half Marathon, 10k, and 5K
Country Girl ranks as one of my favorite Portland fall races. There is something about its vibe and energy that is contagious and…
Our Year in Review: Our Central Oregon blogger Drew and his 2016 running experience
2016 was an odd year, at least for me. I finished up 2015 having run more miles in one year than ever before and really wanted to step up my…
Come on Everybody: We’re Going Streaking!!! (Chance to Win a Race Entry)
No, no, no not that kind of streaking! I’m talking about a running streak. For those of you who don’t know, a running streak is…
Unintended consequences of modern running innovations
As with all aspects of society, modern innovations are constantly being introduced in running and racing, mostly for the great benefit of the…
Thoughts on Darkness and How My Worst Run Became My Best Run
The first mistake you make is thinking your body is, in any way, under your control. It’s not. The second is assuming you are anything but…
Confessions of a Gum-Chewing Runner
Despite the many warnings bestowed upon me by a multitude of well-meaning friends, I always chew gum while I run. I’ve been told many…
Why the marathon and 50k are the best race distances
Drew: My favorite race distance is…50K. There’s something amazing that happens when you get outside of what you mentally think is…
Why the mile is the best race distance
I’m not sure what my “best” distance is, as far as times and conversion charts and potential given the perfect training…
Why the 10K is the Best Race Distance
Some readers are probably old enough to remember Jan Brady’s lament in “The Brady Bunch” about the seemingly undue attention…