Running is so very special to me in my life. I know that running is no more than putting one foot in front of the other, but if you allow it to be – it can be so much more for that. I have been running consistently for about 6 years and it has allowed me to see potential, reach new heights, and be a better person. I know, I know, that sounds so fluffy,…
I need to confess something. I had been vacillating about whether or not I really wanted to post about something so personal, but the passing of Robin Williams hit me hard and almost instantly I decided this was no longer a choice but simply something I needed to do. If I can play a tiny part in raising awareness about mental illness it’s my duty to do so. I’ve been perplexed as to why the…
“Hey, I saw you out jogging the other day!” We’ve all heard that accusation a time or two. While I usually just chalk up the comment as one from a non-runner, I will admit that sometimes I want to correct their terminology and let them know that I was out running. While discussing this with my husband, I discovered that he is of the belief that jogging versus running is about how fast you are. While…
This post comes to us from Run Oregon’s newest blogger Robin! She has been writing as a guest blogger for the past few weeks and we see her all over our Facebook page all the time. We are lucky to have her writing for us! I’m sure that the reasons why people choose to run are as varied as the types of running shoes available. My journey to start running is just as varied and colorful as…
This post comes to us from Run Oregon’s newest blogger Chere! She has been writing as a guest blogger for the past few weeks and has been and active participant on our Facebook page even prior to coming on board. We are thrilled to have her on board! When I woke up this morning, I saw the rays of sunshine dancing around my room, and I knew right away that they were calling to me…
I tried running periodically throughout my youth and adulthood. It never took. After running a block or so, I usually ended up panting and feeling like death was imminent, so I would stop to catch my breath and think, “I can’t run!” And that would be the end of my attempt at running for awhile.
