After missing this race last year, I was fortunate enough to not have any vacations planned this time and was able to run the half marathon. Last year they combined the ever popular High Street Hustle with the Spirit of Oregon run and continued that tradition this year. I was especially excited to run this race as a gear junkie because last year I had to look at everybody’s super cool long sleeve shirts they…
When you announce proudly, “I am running a 2-day relay”, there are few relays that elicit such a strong response form friends and family as does Cascade Lakes Relay. The heat, the hills, the elevation, and the mosquitos are among the warnings you may hear from loved-ones that have, like a game of telephone, passed to you, from runners gone before. But still, you will train, and run, because if runners are anything, they are…
This post was written by Alyssa Carey. Feel free to Submit a Guest Post in the “Contact Us” tab if you are wanting to write a preview or recap your running experiences as well! Sunday could not have been a more fitting day for the Race for Warmth 5K and 10K races. The temperature was a frigid 34 degrees, but that did not keep 950+ runners, countless volunteers, friends, and families from supporting such a worthy cause. When I…
Saturday evening, August 15, was a warm one. It was warm, and the sun shined beautifully, even through the forest fire laden skies over Eugene. About 4:30 p.m., I was off to the Silvan Ridge Twilight 5 event, held at the gorgeous Silvan Ridge Winery in the exceptional wine country near Eugene. The Silvan Ridge Twilight 5 event has been held for many years now, this year was the 5th annual event, and I have always…
The energy before the race for the highly sought after inaugural High Street Hustle event in Salem was palpable. Over 1,100 participants took to the streets of Oregon’s capitol for an event unlike any other. Arriving in Salem about 6:45 a.m., and driving through downtown to the complimentary parking garage that was available to park in, proved to display just how excited Salem was for the event – the streets were alive with participants and spectators…
Oh my word. Mary’s Peak nearly destroyed me last year, when it ran it in 2014. It wasn’t pretty. Not one piece of the race was pretty for me last year. It was so not-pretty, that my right foot is proof of the destruction bestowed by Mary’s Peak upon me – I have two toe nails that still aren’t fully back, and one toe that is still numb, more than a year later. Needless to…
On Saturday, June 13, 2015, I ventured from Eugene to the beautiful town of Oakridge, Oregon (about 45 minutes away) to participate in The Dam Half Marathon. The Dam Marathon hosted a series of events for participants to choose from; a marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k, and 4.5 mile hike. I was really excited to get registered for this race, as I have heard many colleges in the running community speak highly of their experience…
Saturday, June 6 was a spectacular day to be out running, and an incredible day to be in the cozy town of Lebanon, Oregon. This was my first time in attendance at the famous Lebanon Strawberry Festival (this year was the 106th event), which is a 5 day series of event featuring the queens coronation, carnivals, entertainment, multiple parades, the world’s largest strawberry shortcake, and even a flower and quilt show. I was excited to participate in…
Spectacular beauty. Challenging hills. Superb setting. Exceptional wine. Amazing race. I am thrilled I was able to participate in the Inaugural Youngberg Hill Half, which took place on Sunday, May 17 in McMinnville, Oregon. Being a huge fan of wine country races, I knew I had to get Youngberg Hill Half on my race calendar the minute I saw the race appear. In addition to the half marathon, the race offered a 10k and 5k…
Sunday, April 12, 2015 was a spectacular day for racing the Corvallis Half Marathon. Leaving Eugene to drive to Corvallis isn’t too big of a deal; about 40 minutes from where I live in Eugene. The sun was out, the air was crisp and cool … perfect pre-race weather. But, you could tell, by the middle-to-end of the race, it was going to be a ‘roaster!’ out. Arriving at Reser Stadium to park about 8:45…
