Do you hate the pre-dawn alarm clock on race morning? Do you dread hills that go on forever? Do you fear the impact of race fees on your bank account? Then I have the perfect race for you… Vancouver Lake Half Marathon & 4 Mile Run is on Sunday, February 26 with the earliest participants starting at a lovely 9:30am and other events and runners starting later on. Both events start inside the park. The…
Race to Remember is a Military non-profit in Vancouver, WA founded by Claudia Cardenas after losing her fiancé, Jason Vinyard, a 20-year army veteran to ensure that our community remembers and honors the sacrifices military members and their families make. The race will offer a 5K, 11K, and a kids 1K run. In addition to the race events, Race to Remember organizes military care packages and engages the community through projects such as “Soldier in…
The Appletree Half Marathon has become an essential part of my fall running schedule. There are a couple of clear reasons why. First, Why Racing puts one well-organized, well-supported, and shiny-medaled (yes, that’s a word) events. Second, it lands perfectly in the schedule as a training run for Portland Marathon. And third, it is just so lovely to have an apple-themed race in September (aka back to school) and in Washington (aka the apple state).…
The Girlfriends Run for a Cure is back and each year it just keeps getting better. Previously named the Girlfriends Half Marathon, this Vancouver event has raised a lot of money to fight breast cancer. It started to honor Joleen Skarberg, a breast cancer survivor and has evolved into must-do event for ladies in the surrounding Portland area. Girlfriends Run for a Cure is an all-time favorite event. I like that it’s all women, that there…
With the school supplies already stocked at Target, it must be time to start planning for fall (just ignore those 90 degree days in the forecast). One of my newer fall racing traditions is to join in the Appletree Marathon, Half Marathon, and Sunset 5K. Thanks to the schedule for these races, you can participate in the 5K Saturday night and then the marathon or half marathon on Sunday morning and earn a bonus “Beast…
Couve Clover Run. Couve Clover Run. Couve Clover Run. Couve Clover Run. Couve Clover Run. Can you say it five times fast? Can you run it one time fast? Couve Clover Run by the always fabulous Why Racing Events is a beautiful spring event that I am excited to have on my racing calendar for 2022. The course includes beautiful sections of Vancouver Waterfront and Fort Vancouver. The 3, 7, and 10 miles options let…
The 2021 Girlfriends Half Marathon, 10k, and 6k will take place on Sunday, October 10 at the beautiful Vancouver Waterfront Landing. With construction complete in the area, it promises to be a great venue. There is a fee to park in the adjoining parking lot, but Vancouver street and garage parking is free on Sundays just a few blocks north of the start line. All distances will start together (in waves) at 9am, and all…
When I signed up for the Appletree Half Marathon mid-summer, it was perfect timing. Two weeks before the Portland Marathon. The beginning of fall. And expected to be in the midst of COVID-19 declining. While the race was still many of those things, it was also less than 12 hours from when I got back to Oregon from a work training across the country. Ah well. No one ever said being a runner is easy.…
Growing up in Washington State, apples were part of daily life. I lived in Yakima, an agricultural town that was scattered with different kinds of orchards and a centerpiece of the yearly fair was the apple-based mosaics on the Agricultural Building. Since my mom was a teacher, apples became a part our home’s decorations as well. And I think of apples before Grease when it comes to Pink Ladies. All of this to say: Appletree…
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.…
