running

Looking for quiet? Try running at Galen McBee Airport Park (McMinnville)

June 24, 2020 // 0 Comments

I happen to come across this sweet spot thanks to Facebook. I had seen photos of a mushroom house and it caught my attention. I had to go there! Thankfully, after some easy research, I found this spot was only 30 minutes from my house! I’ve [read more...]

Looking for quiet? Check out this typically quiet trail run/hike at Baskett Slough in Polk County

June 10, 2020 // 0 Comments

Located in the Willamette Valley is a hidden gem many people don’t know exactly how to get too! I lived in Dallas several years before figuring out how to get to this wonderful run/hike/walk area. Ten miles west of Salem off hwy 22 take a [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole Mini Hip Pack 1L

December 14, 2019 // 1 Comment

This time of year fosters feelings of thankfulness for our health and the presence of loved ones, and we can feel grateful for the abundance of all we have. However there is one area where I will never feel satiated: pockets. Women’s clothing in [read more...]

Fast Guy Problems: When to Hold and When to Fold

October 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

For a highly competitive personality, dropping out of a race is a tough call to make, even in the face of an injury negatively affecting performance. Feeling the race number pinned to my shirt and knowing there is a clock ticking creates a fierce [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Oakridge Triple Summit Challenge

September 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

Located in the dynamic forests of the Pacific Northwest, the Oakridge Triple Summit Challenge is truly in trail running paradise. This event is a three-day trial running extravaganza, where races are run over a whole weekend (Friday – Sunday). [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: KGB Running Shorts (ON SALE for 50% OFF!)

July 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

KGB brand? You might be asking what that stands for (and no it’s not Russian). It’s actually pretty catchy and fun – short for “Keep Going Bro or Keep Going Beautiful (ladies line)”. I really love this! “Keep [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Heaven Can Wait Women’s 5K (Bend

May 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Heaven Can Wait Women’s 5k is hosted by the St. Charles Foundation. This is the 20th year this amazing organizations has put on an event to bring awareness and raise financial backing for breast cancer. This race has grown to be one of the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 CARDV Mother’s Day 5K (Corvallis)

April 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

Come celebrate Mother’s Day with a fun, family friendly 5K in Corvallis, OR. The CARDV Mother’s Day 5K is hosting its event on the Oregon State University campus for the 17th year. The race is family and walker friendly and has an option for [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Run for Recovery 5K/10K (Redmond)

April 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

For 2019, the Redmond Alano Club says, May the Fourth Be With You! The Run for Recovery happens to fall on the 4th this year, and with it comes the opportunity to seize on a popular phrase. The Run for Recovery is a 10K/5K/Kids run that takes [read more...]

Running While Sick: Rest or Push Through?

March 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

It is that season, that lingering in between winter and spring, where days are changing and the weather is in constant flux. It is also cold and flu season. When an illness hits, you can hardly get out of bed, let alone run. So, what do you do? Rest [read more...]

Training for a Race Series

January 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

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 [read more...]

Why Run Eugene in 2019? Here’s why.

November 12, 2018 // 4 Comments

Why would you pick Eugene Marathon to be your Spring Full or Half? I have run Eugene Marathon myself, Eugene was good to me and it’s been good to so many of my friends! I ran my my fastest marathon time at Eugene in 2018. Eugene ’18 was [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Stagecoach Run (Central Point)

August 13, 2018 // 0 Comments

The 2018 Stagecoach Run, which offers both a 5k and 10k run in Jacksonville, will be on September 8th this year. The proceeds from the race have gone to the Pear Blossom Scholarship Fund for over 20 years and this year will be no exception. These [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Columbia River Triathlon & Multi-Sport Festival and Girlfriends Triathlon & Fitness Festival

August 5, 2018 // 0 Comments

There’s a lot going on at the 2018 Columbia River Triathlon & Multi-Sport Festival and the Girlfriends Triathlon & Fitness Festival and it’s coming up quickly on the weekend of August 17th. These events will support a few great [read more...]

The 2018 Portlandathon is nearing! Full, half, 5-mile and 4-mile! (Portland)

July 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you have visited downtown Portland, near 3rd and Burnside, you have seen the famous “Keep Portland Weird” sign! A common theme for Portland, and a theme for this year’s PORTLANDATHON I am so excited to run this new race, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Waldo 100k Trail Run (Willamette Pass)

July 26, 2018 // 0 Comments

It’s almost time for the race many ultramarathoners anticipate all year .. The 2018 Waldo 100k Trail Run on Saturday, August 18th! This race is so popular that participants enter a lottery in February to get into it, so pencil it into your [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Superhero 5k & Kid’s Obstacle Challenge (Tigard)

July 23, 2018 // 0 Comments

My mom used to work at a children’s hospital, and if there’s one thing I learned from her, it’s that children are so much stronger than we are. They really are the superheroes of the world, and the 2018 Superhero 5k & Kid’s Obstacle [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: CurrexSole Review

June 15, 2018 // 0 Comments

I am a runner who chooses to wear insoles while running and at work. I stand all day long, and insoles have really helped my feet pain over the last few years. When given an opportunity to try out currexSole, I jumped at the chance. I’ve tried [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Elijah Bristow 24 Hour Run (Dexter, OR)

May 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

Have you even been on the OTHER side of the race line? The Elijah Bristow 24 Hour Run in Dexter, OR is a race that was founded by ultra runners who have experienced a 24 hour track run, and I can’t think of a better endorsement for an ultra race. [read more...]

Sweet Emotion: Running a Marathon is Cheaper Than a Shrink

May 14, 2018 // 0 Comments

Running is my therapy. You’ve heard that before I’m sure, and you probably know exactly what I mean. But if there’s anything this last marathon reminded me of, it’s that some runs carry some intense emotions along on those miles. When I ran [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Gold Dust 5k/10k Run (Gold Hill)

May 11, 2018 // 0 Comments

There are a lot of things Oregon is known for, and two of them have had a fair share of representation in recent years .. Wineries and Running. There are a lot of options out there, but I personally love the smaller, low-key runs that take place at [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Bend Beer Chase Relay

May 6, 2018 // 0 Comments

Every year, I have more and more friends telling me how much they love the Bend Beer Chase. I’ve done a lot of relays and drank a lot of beer, but this is one I’ve never tried and it’s on my list of relays to do before I die or my legs break. [read more...]

Fast Guy Problems: Rules of Engagement

May 5, 2018 // 0 Comments

I’d like to think of running as a gentlemans sport. Not often marred by news of poor behavior or cheating (aside from the doping on the pro level), there is a certain level of respect as countless individuals toe the line for a chance to race [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Lorpen Socks

April 7, 2018 // 0 Comments

What is it about new socks that makes feet happy? Is it the way they hug your feet? Maybe it’s the connection between your feet, the socks and your shoes. Who knows?! Regardless, new socks are always exciting because they haven’t been [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Homeless 2 Hopeful Superhero Run 5k/10k (Gold Hill)

April 3, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you want a fun family event that gets everyone out of the house in superhero costumes and also supports a good cause, look no further than the 5th Annual Homeless 2 Hopeful Superhero Run. This event, which takes place on April 28th at [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Sisters “Better Half” Marathon

March 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you’ve never had the pleasure of experiencing a race in beautiful Central Oregon, the 2018 Sisters “Better Half” Marathon is a great place to start. This race, part of the Oregon Half & Full Marathon Series, will take place on Saturday, [read more...]