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…
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…
Training for a big race can be motivating and a powerful way to reach your goals. For me, it can also be daunting and anxiety inducing. Yet, my running is at it’s best when I have a race goal and a tangible time frame for my training. The best way I have found to combat the “big race” nerves while still reaping all the benefits of having a race on the horizon is to sign…
A brand new race series is hitting the Olympic Peninsula in 2019. The Port Angeles Marathon Association is debuting Run the Peninsula. This series of five 5K and 10K races will begin with the Elwha River Bridge Run on February 2nd. Each of the 5 races will be on a different section of the traffic-free Olympic Discovery Trail. You can run just one of the races or save money by registering for 2 or more…
You may think that only super-fast, experienced runners can run at the track. That’s not true at all! Anyone can run on a track, and the benefit of doing so is that you can sometimes surprise yourself with your speed. Running shorter track distances can also help you better measure your fitness and apply your times to probable 5k or 10k goal times. Sure, you may not be the fastest person there, but I guarantee…
The Go Beyond Trail Race Series is made up of five races, held every other Wednesday. There is a Fall Series (going on now) which sold out quickly, so you should be ready to sign up early if you want to reserve your spot in the Spring Series. Go Beyond’s races are favorites for people just getting into trail running, as well as those who run trails exclusively. Even if you’ve never run a race…
A whole series of trail races – what?! That sounds awesome! And, it’s not just one race – it’s five! Yup, the Portland Trail Series is a total of five races! But, wait there is more – yes, multiple series! That’s right there is not one, not two, but three different Portland Trail Series happening for three different seasons! All of these race series are right in Portland’s own Forest Park every other Wednesday – perfect…
The Spring Go Race Series has begun! If you don’t know what I’m talking about, Go Beyond Racing is hosting a series of timed 5k races every Wednesday night in April at 6:30PM at either Tualatin Community Park or Cook Park. Read my preview here to learn what it’s all about. The first race in the series was on April 5th at Tualatin Community Park. This was a super convenient location for me, other than some…
The final 5k in the PRC Winter Race Series was run on Saturday, February 18, and to participants’ delight there was no ice, no snow, and no freezing temps for this run! Despite using the Fanno Creek Trail for part of the course, there was also surprisingly little water on the course, too – just one section where you had to high-step through a couple of inches. This race was the Prediction Race, where it…
Spring racing season is almost here and I know that once the Shamrock Run kicks off the season, I am looking for some motivation to get me ready to run on those sunny summer days. Last fall, I ran the Portland Trail Series and had a lot of fun with all the runners and enjoyed that the race organizers, Go Beyond Racing, were friendly and welcoming. However, I was looking for something a little more…
