As I mentioned in my preview post: …[T]he Vancouver USA Marathon Weekend will always hold a special place in my heart. Back in the day, when I had reached the point of no return (and ballooning up to about 45 pounds more than I wanted), I started my running journey. Now, after a myriad of 5k-15k/s, one duathlon, one triathlon, a 20-miler, and a full marathon, my 35th half marathon is upon me – the 2015 Vancouver USA Half Marathon.…
It’s June, which means that Energy Events’ big weekend race-party is just around the corner. Matt Rasmussen has already previewed the Vancouver USA half-marathon, and there’s also a full marathon that day, too. But for those of you who prefer shorter distances, or just feel the need for speed, there’s a 5K option that takes place the day before the longer races.
“[The Vancouver USA Marathon] is the ONLY Marathon with a Summer Brewfest and our event is the Hidden Gem of the NW!” – Vancouver USA Marathon I can attest this is the truth! I have participated in the Vancouver USA Half Marathon four times (after completing the event this year) during the event’s 5 year history. I have only missed the inaugural year, however, fellow Run Oregon blogger Matt Rasmussen was in attendance (read his preview of his history…
The Vancouver USA Marathon Weekend will always hold a special place in my heart. Back in the day, when I had reached the point of no return (and ballooning up to about 45 pounds more than I wanted), I started my running journey. Now, after a myriad of 5k-15k/s, one duathlon, one triathlon, a 20-miler, and a full marathon, my 35th half marathon is upon me – the 2015 Vancouver USA Half Marathon. And thing that both myself AND…
When it comes to Run Oregon bloggers who enjoy their beer, we have a wide variety of partakers. But clearly the two most indulgent are Matt Rasmussen and Marilyn Tycer. They typically live on Untappd and have, more than once, ran into each other in beer lines at races and at brewfests around the Northwest. Oregon and Washington are craft and microbrewery royalty, and these two surely are getting their fill. For reference sake, Marilyn has…
On June 15th I set out with a little over 1700 other runners to compete in the Vancouver USA Half Marathon, along with another approximately 750 participants running in the Full. I arrived downtown at 8am and had trouble finding parking as all of the roads were closed off due to the race and I kept getting redirected. I talked to other runners and they had no problem parking since they followed the directions given out by the…
The Vancouver USA Marathon weekend is coming up in a few days, and with it comes its amazing Active Expo, where you will pick up your race packet and browse the vendor tables. The expo takes place at Ester Short Park in Vancouver, WA, Friday through Sunday, with packet pickup available Friday and Saturday. Parking is free at several close locations indicated on the parking map.
“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” ~ Maya Angelou I first heard about Robbin Bryant last year at the Vancouver USA Marathon. Active and athletic his entire life, Bryant was paralyzed in a motocross accident at 21. At an age where most young adults are just excited to be of legal drinking age, Bryant was facing a sobering reality. Instead of…
One of my favorite races in the Portland Metro Area is soon approaching and is selling out fast – The Vancouver USA Marathon and Half Marathon. The event, organized by Energy Events, is ranked as one of the top nine best new marathons for 2014 by Runner’s World and as one of the top 10 “Fun-Feature Filled Marathons in the USA” for 2013.
