For the last two years, I’ve been fortunate enough to get to help out the race director at the Give ‘N Gobble Thanksgiving Run/Walk in Sherwood. There are many Turkey Trot races to choose from here in Oregon, but whenever I am asked which one I recommend, I always suggest the Give N Gobble, (and I would even if I wasn’t volunteering my time to help out.) This race, which offers both a 5k and…
Last year, I had the opportunity to help out at Sherwood’s Give N’ Gobble on Thanksgiving day and I was so impressed to see how the Sherwood community really embraces this fantastically organized event every year. It’s become quite a tradition in this charming little area of Portland, drawing in over 2,000 runners and walkers, and it’s sold out every year for the last 5 years. This year, it’s back again, on Thanksgiving Day November…
During Thanksgiving week, there are usually many races to choose from, and I’m always happy to find an event in a smaller town or a place where I haven’t run before. The Give N Gobble 5k run/walk and 10k run in Sherwood can be a great start to your Thanksgiving Day. Both distances start together at 9am at the Sherwood High School stadium on Meinecke Rd. Since there will be runners and walkers starting together,…
There are a lot of great races out there that you can register your kids for, but the 2018 Kids Obstacle Race is the only one with an obstacle course designed for kids from ages 5 to 16. This is the largest touring adventure and obstacle course for kids in the nation. Even better, you get to run this race with them! The Kids Obstacle Race, held on July 21st at the Sherwood Forest Equestrian…
Obstacle races have been all the rage for the past few years, and for good reason! These races provide the opportunity to test your other strengths including climbing, upper body, crawling and more. They also have a great atmospheres and are a ton of fun. If you are looking for a local obstacle race, check out The Terrain Race happening on June 16, 2018. This race takes place in Sherwood and has a competitive wave…
Okay, this is totally going to sound like bragging. But please bear with me, because there’s an actual point to it. Quick side bar and honest admission…I am a Baby Boot Camp Fitness instructor, which you know if you have read my bio. But there’s a whole different program that Baby Boot Camp offers that has nothing to do with stroller fitness, and that’s their running program. It’s an 8 week program that takes place…
Our area offers some beautiful scenery, and it’s always fun to get to run through them. The Sunny Day Tree Farm Trail Race 5k and 10k in Sherwood takes you through fir tree stands of varying heights with beautiful views along the way. The course is challenging, and you will probably not run your fastest time. There is a significant hill early on, before it turns to rolling hills, and includes a “nasty drop.” The…
When it comes to Thanksgiving Day races, there are many to choose from. The small town of Sherwood, a southwest suburb of Portland, hosts its annual Give’n’Gobble 5k/10k and community food drive at the Sherwood High School stadium on Thanksgiving morning with a 9am start time. The event’s primary purpose is to raise money and food for the Helping Hands Food Bank in Sherwood.
When you’re a runner with kids, there are a few options how to get races done: If just one parent participates, the other can be with the children, you can find a sitter (tough to do for early morning races), or you can bring your kids to the race. Very few races offer on-site childcare, so then kids need to be in a stroller (if small enough for a stroller), or can participate as well…
Five years ago, I wasn’t much of a runner. I went on occasional runs, but not with a specific goal or race in mind. Then during signup for small groups at our church, I noticed the SoleSisters group that would train women to walk or run the Helvetia half marathon in June. I started training with the group and a few months later completed my first half marathon. When Sole Sisters organized their first half marathon…
