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…
Open Letter to Runners: Cut the Crap and Toss the Crap
Dear Runners, We, as a community, are awesome. We register for races and support the best of causes in the process. We support the small,…
Confessions of a Former Yogi
When I was approached by the mighty and powerful Run Oregon Oz about writing a piece about running and yoga, I thought to myself that I, of…
Why the Half Marathon is the Best Race Distance
The Salem area is continually growing it’s running community and new events are popping up. However, we still generally pale in…
Why the 5k is the Best Race Distance
As a relatively fast guy, I definitely enjoy the merits of a nice 5K. One of my favorite distances since I started racing, it is a staple of…
Long Time Runner // First Time Pregnant Lady
It starts slowly. A feeling of disconnection you can almost ignore. It starts out foreign, as if there’s a portion of yourself you recognize,…
The Obsessed Fortysomething Runner: Race Shirts on Race Day – Yea or Nay?
Races often come with race shirts. Is it “okay” to wear the race shirt at the race? I should say upfront that I’m not trying…
Moving while on the run…
There is a recurring theme on my Facebook news feed and in conversations with friends…. It’s about moving. I’m not the only…
Thank You for Your Understanding
Preparing for a marathon involves a whole lot more than the mileage put in by the person wearing a race bib. I’m constantly thanking my…