Race Recap: 2020 Worst Day of the Year Run (Troutdale)
Two races in less than a week was not my best idea ever. But it wasn’t my worst one either (that would be when I decided to run to marathons [...]
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Race Preview: 2020 Worst Day of the Year Run (Troutdale)
Last winter was my first experience with the Worst Day of the Year Run. And it was the most fun I ever had at a worst anything. There is so [...]
Race Recap: 2019 Worst Day of the Year Run (Troutdale)
When you register for a running event in early February, you know that weather could have a major impact on your day. And when the event is called “Worst Day [...]
Race Preview: 2018 Worst Day of the Year 5k (Troutdale)
Oregon runners often pride themselves in the fact that they will run outside no matter the weather. The people behind the Worst Day of the Year 5k run have taken [...]
Race Preview: 2018 Worst Day of the Year Run (Troutdale)
Even though we have entered the “dark days” of the year, and rain has been in our lives, I still haven’t felt overwhelmed with the bad weather. Things can (and [...]
FEATURED RACE Preview: 2017 Troutdale Trot
This year will be the 40th anniversary of the Troutdale Trot! In honor of this milestone, participants who register by April 30th will receive free t-shirts and souvenir anniversary participation [...]
Race Recap: 2017 Worst Day of the Year 5k
The day could have been SO much worse for the runners and walkers who gathered at McMenamin’s Edgefield winery for the Worst Day of the Year 5k. I had talked [...]
Race Preview: 2017 Worst Day of the Year Run (DISCOUNT code and GIVEAWAY info included!)
If you’re an Oregon runner, you know that the “Worst Day” can’t stop you. So, we’re giving away four pairs of entries to the Worst Day of the Year run [...]
Race Preview: 2016 ORRC Blue Lake Runs (Troutdale)
The Blue Lake Regional Park in Troutdale is a beautiful site for a run! The park and the lake are a destination by themselves, but when you start a run [...]
Small Race Preview: 2016 Troutdale Trot
The Troutdale Trot 6.7 mile run/walk takes place at Troutdale’s Glen Otto Park on Saturday, May 7th. The event is hosted by the Lions Club of Troutdale, and all proceeds go [...]