It was an early Sunday morning start to the Tonkin Run 2015, but given the temperatures this week, I was glad to know that I’d be done running before it got too far into the 70’s. We had picked up our race bibs at the Tonkin Audi dealership on Saturday, picking up the event shirts was quick and easy on race morning. Day of race registration was still available as well. This year there was no…
This will be my first ever Tonkin for the Love of Schools event! I had first heard about it last year through some running friends, but hadn’t been able to attend as I already had another race planned that day. I am excited to be running it on behalf of Run Oregon this weekend.
Every weekend there are many races to choose from, so I love it when one stands out for having an outstanding mission and beneficiary. The Tonkin Run For The Love Of Schools on June 7th is one such run. Now in its fourth year, the race has attracted increasing numbers of participants, many of them students and teachers from local schools, as well as elite athletes who are striving for their sub-15min 5k. The run’s main mission is…
