Race Preview: 2017 Tickle Creek Night Run 4-miler (Sandy)
There’s something special about doing a race at night in the dark that you just don’t get during your standard morning race. I personally find…
Race Recap: 2017 Race for the Roses 5k (Geli’s report)
The weather couldn’t have been any better for this year’s Race for the Roses! The sky was clear and it was above freezing when I…
Race Recap: 2017 Race For The Roses (Joe’s report)
The 19th annual Race For The Roses on Sunday, April 2nd, was another successful “running” of one of Portland’s signature races. With a 5k,…
Race Recap: 2017 Shamrock Run (Half Marathon)
I usually laugh out loud when people as me if I’m running Shamrock. The event is great, but the weather is most often predictably wet and…
Race Preview: 2017 Hop Hop Half and 5k (Portland)
When choosing a race to run, one of the factors is always how scenic the course will be, and if I’m chasing a PR, I’ll also prefer…
Race For The Roses: A brief history
Portland’s Race For The Roses has been a fixture on the local running calendar for many years, and has become one of my favorite events. The…
Small Race Preview: 2017 Multnomah University Community 5k (Portland)
Participating in organized races is a fun, social part of an otherwise potentially solitary sport. However, race registration costs can add up…
Race Preview: Run Foster 5K
Every week, the Oregonian runs a column highlighting one or more foster kids who are available for adoption. I have to confess that on at…
Race Preview: Walk Roll ‘n’ Run for UCP (Portland)
The 12th annual Walk Roll and Run for UCP takes place in Portland on September 17th, 2016 at 9am. The event features a 2.5 mile walk and roll…
Make A Day of It: Cellar 503 Tasting Room and Wine Club
To be honest, while I’m pretty good at selecting and tasting beers (I’ve logged 1900+ unique beers on Untappd!), I’m a bit…