Race Recap: 2021 F*CK 2020
“Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey, goodbye” – Steam This song lyric was in my head a lot on New Year’s Day. It was the perfect [...]
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Race Preview: F*CK 2020: A Virtual New Year’s Run
Raise your hand if you ready for next year? While this question would usually cause me a few moments of reflection before responding, when it comes to 2020 ending, my [...]
Race Preview: 2019 Grateful Dad (Portland)
What better way to spend Father’s Day weekend than by running with (or for) your old man? Organized by Terrapin Events, the Grateful Dad is a Father’s Day staple. Runners [...]
Race Preview: 2018 Bridge to Brews 8K and 10K (Portland)
Portland is known for a lot of things but probably mostly for our beer and bridges. If you want to run something that encompasses both these very iconic Portland things, [...]
Race Preview: 2017 Country Girl Half Marathon, 10k, and 5K
Country Girl ranks as one of my favorite Portland fall races. There is something about its vibe and energy that is contagious and motivating. It is hard to not be [...]
It’s almost Father’s Day and the 2017 Grateful Dad (Half / 10k / 5k)
As a dad of three daughters, I live a happy and joy-filled life. However, I’d be lying if I said that I enjoy a little “me time”, which typically [...]
Race Recap: 2017 Bridge to Brews 8k (Portland)
This year was my fourth running of Terrapin’s Bridge to Brews 8k. I like unique routes, and being the only Portland race that takes runners across the Fremont Bridge [...]
Race Preview: 2017 Bridge to Brews 8k/10k (Portland)
Ever since I started running while living in Pensacola FL, I have loved running across bridges, especially if they are usually closed to pedestrians. Naturally, [...]
Race Recap: 2017 My Muddy Valentine
For some it may be a strange way to celebrate, a muddy obstacle 5K, when most are rushing to the store to grab a card and flowers. It is very [...]
Race Recap: 2016 Run Like Hell 10k (Portland)
When you sign up for a late-October race, you never know which weather will be thrown at you, so as I contemplated my costume options for this year’s Run Like [...]