running

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the Under Armour HOVR Infinite

April 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Under Armour (UA) HOVR Infinite is the neutral running shoe designed for everyone, and any running goal. In order to develop this shoe, UA polled the pros and asked them “what do you need in your shoes?”. They responded with, [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...]

Race Preview: 2018 Oregon Coast Aquarium 5k and Kids’ Dash (Newport)

March 26, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you’ve never been to the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, you’ve got a great opportunity to go on April 21st and to get a run in at the same time. The 6th Annual Oregon Coast Aquarium 5k & Kids’ Dash will be a truly family-friendly [read more...]

Small Eugene Race Previews: 2018 Tri Trail Challenge 1.5k/3k/5k & Bridgeway Run For Autism 5k/8k

March 25, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you want to do a race that’s really got something for everyone, consider dropping in on the 2018 Tri Trail Challenge hosted by Eclectic Edge Racing in Eugene on Saturday April 21st. You can do the 8k Climb & Descent, the 1.5k Time [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Fall Creek Run Around (Lowell)

March 23, 2018 // 0 Comments

The 2018 Fall Creek Run Around will be held on April 28th this year at Winberry Park in Lowell. This Level 32 Racing event will offer you three distances to choose from: 20 Miles, a 15k, or a 5k. All three distances will run against traffic and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Roseburg to Coos Bay Relay

March 20, 2018 // 0 Comments

Looking for a really fun relay this spring? The 42nd year of South Coast Running Club’s popular Roseburg to Coos Bay Relay is coming up on April 21st and there is both a running and a walking option. This race is also a fund-raiser for Camp [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Hood To Coast Washington

March 18, 2018 // 0 Comments

For everyone who loves the fun of Hood To Coast but doesn’t care much for spending 2 days in a smelly van, maybe 2018 Hood to Coast Washington will be more your speed! This 1 day relay, which covers 77 miles from Washington’s Hood Canal to the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Pear Blossom 10 Miler & 5k (Medford)

March 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

Come out to enjoy the 2018 Pear Blossom Run in Medford on Saturday April 14th this year. You have the option of a 5k or a 10 Miler in addition to the Mayor’s Cup Fun Runs. All of the distances are pretty flat, chip-timed, and have water stations [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Corvallis Half Marathon & 5k

March 14, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you are looking to PR in 2018, the Corvallis Half Marathon & 5k might be the first opportunity you get to do so, and the route is on paved roads, sidewalks, and bike paths. If you want to do more of a challenge, you can do BOTH races [read more...]