Race Preview: The Dirty Du & Dirt Dash
What would spring be in the Pacific NW without a healthy dose of mud on your shoes, mud on your cars and even on your dogs? Mud, we have aplenty.
Race Recap: Heartbreak Denied at the 2014 Heartbreaker Half Marathon (Hillsboro)
The first time I ran the Heartbreaker Half Marathon was the first week I’d ever stepped foot into Oregon. It was February 2011–…
Finding My Fight, Once Again
This monthly column, written by Amy Little, is specifically written with new runners (and/or returning runners) in mind. Amy considers…
Race Preview: Snow Warriors 5K Obstacle Race
Looking for something adventurous to do this weekend? You just might have found it. Check out the Snow Warriors 5k at the Onpoint WinterFest…
The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Runner in Love
Everyone has one of these in their life: a wise, slightly-older friend who just absolutely irritates the living piss out of you, in large part…
Race Preview: Love Yourself Fitness Dash!
Join me on February 16th for Athleta’s Love Yourself Fitness Dash. Simply find a team of between 2-5 people, men & women are both invited…
Product Review: Don’t like Milk? You’ll still Love Core Power
I know the statistics– I have all the data. I even own a college-level textbook on the the specific nutritional requirements of…
The Obsessed Fortysomething Runner: Six ways in which running has warped my thinking
Ever since I became obsessed about running a few years ago, I’ve discovered a number of ways in which running has warped the way I think…
The Obsessed Fortysomething Runner: Ways in Which Running is Useful
Whether we’re fast or slow, many of us runners love running for its own sake — the serenity and freedom of movement, the…
The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Runner: Running ALL THE RACES on a Budget
If you’re going to be a terrible, occasionally hungover, inconveniently sick, low-gear, slow but enthusiastic runner, you should at…