Every race of the three race PRC 5k Race Series, I’ve been racing a 7 year old. I don’t think he knows he’s racing me, but every month, we’ve been neck and neck through a lot of those miles. For this very last one, the February race, he had me beat until we got about a mile in and then he lost his steam. Experience does sometimes trump youth. Either way, I think we both…
If you’re a runner and you do road races in Oregon, you’ve heard of Run With Paula Events. Paula Harkin is the race director for several wonderful events throughout the year and her races are the Gold Standard. Every one of them is well marked, well organized, well supported, and (most importantly,) well loved. The courses are often challenging (Hello Helvetia Hills!) but beautiful (Ah, Bridge of the Goddess!!) and well worth the price tag.…
There was a time that getting beaten by a 7 year old at a 5k might feel a bit .. Humbling. But I later found out he was actually 10, not 7, (my kids are tall for their age and I’m horrible about guessing with other people’s kids) and if there’s anything my body has taught me in the last few years, it’s that I’m built for endurance but not necessarily for speed. I’m okay…
Hurray for Spring!! We’ve finally made it! Run With Paula Events helped us through the doldrums of Winter with the PRC Winter 5k Series, so why not return for some fun at the 2022 PRC Spring 5k Race Series? The party will continue but now the weather will be better. As with the winter series, this is your chance to improve your 5k game by running a race once, twice, and three times over the…
It seemed fitting to, instead of showcasing Strava segments for this weekend (check out all our Strava Segments of the Week here!), we would instead showcase a couple other cool Strava clubs. With the Oregon Brewery Running Series 2022 Kickoff & MINIBrewfest happening this weekend at the Run Pub, we would highlight both of these clubs. OBRS has an official training group of the Oregon Brewery Running Series on Strava. It’s membership is almost 550…
If you’re alternating between excitement for Spring race season and dread when considering getting off the warm couch, signing up for the 2022 PRC Winter 5k might be the absolute best choice for you right now. This event, the 3rd and last of a Run With Paula Events race series, is a great motivator for many. It doesn’t matter that you missed the first two. You can still do the third and you won’t feel…
In the years since I’ve been running the Winter 5k Race Series, I’ve come to realize a few things about this Three-Event 5k series brought to us by Run With Paula Events. For one thing, there’s always a “bad weather race” in which you’re really thinking about whether you’re going to listen to Paula Harkin’s advice and “never let winter win” or just stay home in a nice warm and dry bed. I remember one…
I’m hearing birds and seeing flowers outside, so Spring is clearly a reality. There’s no way to gear up for warmer temps and lighter days than with the motivation of a Run With Paula race (or several!!) 2021 PRC Spring 5k Series!!! If you’re familiar with PRC’s Winter 5k Series, you know that these events are a great way to keep us moving at times when we don’t really feel like there’s a reason. A…
Save 25% on PRC Gift Cards up to $200 today! That’s it’s, that’s the post. Oh wait – also you probably should check out the clearance items, Run Pub super-soft sweatshirts, and PRC running gloves. Just saying.
Run With Paula is back with another unique virtual race series that just kicked off on August 3. It’s a series of four races, each of which are to be run within their designated week, and involve two of my favorite things: running and Rogue beers. Here’s how it works: You register and then run. Easy peasy! While RWP has created routes to bring you the best of both running and beer with views of…
