The PRC Winter 5k Series is back, and it kicked off this December with holiday cheer and smiles from all. I’ve run this series for several years now and it’s a great way to stay motivated in the months when there aren’t a lot of race options. And WHY aren’t there a lot of race options, you may ask? Because people don’t like running when it’s cold and dark and wet and maybe even icy.…
The second run of Run With Paula’s super fun Winter 5k Series was a blast. As usual, the day was a bit cold and there were a few sprinkles coming down, but it could be (and HAS been) worse. There was plenty of parking, and lots of volunteers guiding the way with their light-up sticks. There was coffee, a short porta-potty line, and friendly faces everywhere. As always, everything was running like a well-oiled machine.…
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.…
Anyone in Portland who’s ever run a Run With Paula event knows how awesome the races are. Despite the fact that I’m typically a long distance runner, I am always willing to get out of bed for not one but THREE short 5k’s in the winter for the PRC Winter 5k Series. As mentioned previously, there are three events in the series, and the first one is coming up on December 17th in Beaverton. You…
I really can’t think of a better way to usher out winter and say hello to spring than to participate in the last 5k of the 2021-2022 PRC Winter 5k Series. We might not be through February yet and we might have some more cold days ahead, but it’s sure starting to feel a lot like we are on the other side now. And the last race of this three-race series certainly felt like a…
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…
Welcome back to our newest preview feature, where we showcase race opportunities coming up next month. We are firmly entrenched in the second month of the year, so if you haven’t yet started planning yet – now is the perfect time! Date Race Race Company Location Region Cost Registration Link Distances 2.12.22 Run, Love, Run Ardor Adventures Newport Oregon Coast $50-65 http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=89952 30k, 15k, 8k 2.12.22 My Muddy Valentine Terrapin Events Tualatin Mid-Valley $35.00 https://terrapinevents.com/events/my-muddy-valentine-5k-10k-mud-run/…
It’s no wonder that the tagline for the PRC Winter 5k Series is “Never let winter win.” In Oregon, December through February could arguably be the worst in the way of wet and cold weather for the year. This race series offers runners a 5k for each of those three months, and some might wonder why. So then .. Why? Because we ARE runners. It’s what we do. It proves how strong we are. And…
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…
Just a few weeks ago, winter met its match at the 3rd and final PRC Winter 5k Series race of 2019-2020. Sure, there was some rain, but it didn’t stop the 250+ participants. After Angela Niger sang the anthem, participants set out on the same 5k course used for the other series races. But this time, they were running without their watches turned on – or safely stored in their pockets. This was the Prediction…
