When the alarm goes off at 5am on a Sunday morning, it can only mean one thing: Race Day. But with weather predictions for sunshine and temps in the 50s, I hit the snooze button far less times than normal. Besides, that medal wasn’t going to earn itself. Spring Classic is a common race on my spring calendar thanks to the great support and swag provided by Why Racing. This year the event was back…
With the flowers starting to bloom in my neighborhood, I have been finding myself thinking about the movie Elf. Specifically the part when Buddy is so excited about Santa coming to visit the kids in the department store. “Santa!!! I know him!” Buddy declares. And as I see all these budding signs of spring I keep shouting to anyone who will listen: “Spring!!! I know it!” Part of my spring traditions includes the Spring Classic…
As the world continues opening up in 2021, and thawing with the spring, it is the PERFECT timing for an in-person race. And if you aren’t sure about the right distance, thanks to Why Racing you have plenty of options on April 18. Spring Classic has multiple race distances and even multiple racing method options. Do I have to run? No, you could walk, jog, wog, hop or prance your way to the finish line.…
Pre-pandemic, I had a plan to complete my second ultra-marathon in Spring 2020. With all of the training miles needed, I tried to line up a few races to provide some inspiration and shiny medals. The Spring Classic Half Marathon was a perfect fit for my mileage schedule. It was the right number of miles on the right weekend. And I’d run it a few years before, so I knew the race directors were well…
Why Racing Events has been highlighted across the country for proving that “You can cancel the race but you can’t cancel the runners”! Going virtual may not sound very appealing but consider that it will give you something positive to focus on, put purpose to your training and assure you are continuing to work on your physical strength, mental health and stress release. Here’s the Top 10 reasons to do the upcoming Virtual Spring Classic…
**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** I am finally hearing birds chirping in the morning and seeing the sun come up during my morning runs, which means Spring is FINALLY in bloom and with it come all the…
The Spring Classic Duathlon & Home Depot Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is fast approaching, taking place on April 14, 2019. The multi-sport event, put on by Why Racing Events, will be a great opportunity for athletes to either cap off their winter training, or kick start their spring training. Duathlon 5k run / 15 mile bike / 5k run Duathletes will be treated to pristine views of the Columbia River on a flat and…
Why Racing Events is putting on their first multi-sport event of the year – the Spring Classic. This event is the perfect training for your spring marathon or triathlon, as it comes complete with a half, 10k, 5k, and even a duathlon. With multiple events happening the same morning, there is so much energy (and volunteer support) for runners and walkers, and for bikers in the duathlon. All of the courses are primarily flat runs…
While there’s no guarantee you’ll get good weather for the Spring Classic Duathlon and Home Depot Half Marathon, 10k and 5k races on Sunday, April 23rd , it will definitely be a good way to dust off the cobwebs and get the season started. In its 33rd year, the Spring Classic has been a local favorite for cyclists, triathletes and runners. The course is flat, and fast, not to mention scenic along Marine Drive. Because it’s…
The weather forecast was gnarly for the day of this year’s Spring Classic Duathlon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k. The day before the race we got a special email with weather related policies and procedures and instructions to think sunny thoughts. It must have worked, because Sunday morning couldn’t have been any better: Temperatures around 50* and partly cloudy skies greeted me when I parked my car next to the start/finish area of the Spring…
