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…
My Personal Journey: Running Through Bipolar – A Runner’s Challenge
Over the past year, I have felt compelled to share about being Bipolar; particularly how having the disorder affects my identity as a runner.…
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,…
Trails ‘n Trials – Navigating the Wildlife in Central Oregon
Drew is our Central Oregon blogger, a member of the Redmond Oregon Running Klub (RORK), and a lover of trail running. Today looked like it…
The many faces of running (but mostly the ones my wife makes)
Four years ago when I began running, my beautiful wife made the snarky comment that I was only taking it up because I had recently turned 40…
5 Things Every Runner Does – Whether They Admit It Or Not
It’s common knowledge that runners are a different breed and have a bit of a subculture only understood by other runners. Some things…
Get to Know Run Oregon: Mary Sweigert
I felt bad for me getting ready to interview myself because I already knew probably just about anyone is more interesting to interview than I…