Race Preview: 2020 Turkeython (virtual)
Ah, the good old Turkeython! This would be its 10th year, but as with so much of this year, it has to yield to the reality of full-blown pandemic. Uberthons [...]
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Uberthons 2020 Virtual Race (anywhere you live)
Over the last several years I’ve made so many wonderful memories running at Uberthons events, from 5k’s to full marathons. My very favorite is the Uberthons Half Series. One half [...]
Race Preview: Uberthons Virtual Runs (replacing the seasonal events)
In a normal (i.e., non-Covid-19) year, Uberthons puts on four seasonal races, all with half marathon distance options, and one in the summer with a full marathon. All four also [...]
Race Recap: 2020 Chocolalathon
The second Uberthons race of the year was the Chocolatathon, which was exactly what it sounds like: a chocolate-themed race. Race day was February 15, a day after Valentine’s Day, [...]
Race Preview: 2020 Chocolatathon (Tigard)
Some research suggests that chocolate milk is a great post-run recovery drink. What if you don’t have chocolate milk? Maybe chocolate chip pancakes, chocolate cheesecake, and hot chocolate would work. [...]
Race Preview: 2020 Oregon Winter Half/Quarter Marathon & 5K (Aloha)
It’s time for the Oregon Winter Half Marathon/Quarter Marathon/5K to kick off Uberthons’ annual quartet of seasonal races! For those who haven’t followed the Uberthons events, each seasonal race offers [...]
Race Preview: 2019 Turkeythons (3 locations!)
Thanksgiving is coming up — what are you going to do in the morning? Football doesn’t start until 10 a.m. (if you’re into watching), and food prep can wait until [...]
Race Recap: 2019 Halloweenathon
I’ve always had fond feelings for the Halloweenathon. I’m not much into costumes myself, but I like seeing the variety and creativity that people display at races like this. It’s [...]
Race Preview: 2019 Halloweenathon 5K/10K/fun run
The end of October is not far away, and that means Halloween is upon us. Halloween is on a Thursday this year, but no one races on Thursday. (Well, except [...]
Race Recap: 2019 Oregon Fall Half Marathon/Quarter Marathon/5K (St. Josef’s Winery)
As if on cue, the Oregon weather turned from summer to fall on a dime right in time for the Oregon Fall Half Marathon/Quarter Marathon/5K at St. Josef’s Winery. The [...]