Race Recap: 2023 Oregon Brewery Running Series 5k – Mazama Brewing
I’ve never met anyone who did an Oregon Brewery Running Series 5k who didn’t have a great time. The positive atmosphere is contagious, and…
A Lucky 7-Miles in Vancouver: Couve Clover Run
Everything about my start for the Couve Clover Run was in a rush. I signed up just a week before the event (after a good experience at another…
Race Recap – Hagg Mud 50K
It’s important to understand and appreciate history. For instance, I find the history of the Hagg Lake Mud Runs to be super interesting,…
Recapping the final race of the 2022-2023 PRC Winter 5k Series
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…
Two Down: Reviewing the 2023 PRC Winter 5k Series’ January race
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…
2022 PRC Winter 5k Race Series – December Race recap
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,…
Race Recap: 2022 Grateful Gobbler Charity Fun Run (Tigard)
The likelihood of ever doing a Turkey Trot in your lifetime is good, whether you’re a runner, a walker, or just someone who wants to get out…
Riding off into the 2022 Appletree Sunset 5K & Half Marathon
The Appletree Half Marathon has become an essential part of my fall running schedule. There are a couple of clear reasons why. First, Why…
Race Recap: 2022 Bridge of the Goddess Half Marathon
I finally got to stand on the Bridge of the Gods again. It had been 8 years since the inaugural year of the Bridge of the Goddess Half…
Recapping the Wy’East Howl 100K and Looking Forward to the 2023 Wy’East Trailfest
After a prolonged training block all spring with plans falling apart, some weeks of personal grief, and a general feeling of being goal-less,…