Meg’s Impressions: When I had the opportunity to try out the new ZERØGRAND Outpace Running Shoe, the hardest part of the decision was which color to pick. The four options all had combinations that were stylish and looked more like something for the runway than my neighborhood sidewalks. I finally decided on the Black-Silver-Optic White option because I’m all about looking classy while running during a global pandemic. Aren’t you? The website recommended selecting a…
Fast Girls, an amazing new novel by Elise Hooper, is based on the lives of three women from the 1936 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team. The stories of Helen Stephens, Louise Stokes, and Betty Robinson describe the challenges of being an amateur athlete during a time when women’s sports were given much less support and attention than men’s. (The book also includes runner Tidye Pickett, whose individual story isn’t told, but is another woman…
The Me.She.We Half Marathon, run on June 1 in Wilsonville, was a wonderful experience for the friends that I went with and those I made there. Among my friends that participated were competitive runners, run-walk competitors, and a few that are still pretty new to this world of racing longer distances. I myself happen to be non-competitive runner that can knock out a sub-8 mile if needed, but I much prefer to run at a…
Ladies! This post is for you. A friend of the blog, Colleen Cleary, who is a running coach and health coach, is hosting the 2nd annual RunAway Girl’s Weekend this October. This getaway is at Abbey Road Farm in Carlton, Ore., and includes a whole lot of support for women from all walks of life. Participants will join in a trail run and yoga class, take part in wine tasting and sharing delicious food. Cleary,…
I feel weird when I don’t wear a hat running. This started back when I decided to grow out my bangs (I know) and hated the long wisps getting in my face. I’m also (thanks, Ancestry.com) 100% ginger, so hats afford me some sun protection. My hat collection has grown over the years as I’ve gotten hats from running clubs, races, and random events my company sponsored, but I’ve rarely bought a hat because I never…
A volunteer with the Peace of Joe organization recently reached out to Run Oregon to get the work out about their race, the Peace of Joe 5k, which will raise funds to add career counseling and career skill development to their services which help these women build a more solid foundation as they get back on their feet. The program also helps women with transitional housing and wellness. The race is on Saturday, April 20…
One of Run Oregon’s favorite running-related non-profits is Girls on the Run (GOTR). This amazing program for young girls gives them tools to build confidence, prevent bullying, learn about healthy eating and exercise habits, and exposes them to positive role models in their own community. GOTR Portland has just announced the launch of a new program for girls in grades 6-8. This fall, Heart & Sole teams will be formed at Meadow Park Middle School…
I am the easiest person to buy for, since I like pretty much everything. However, I know that isn’t the case for a lot of moms out there and it can be tough to find the perfect present. Just in case you’re still looking for gift ideas, I’ve included a few suggestions for the mom or lady runner in your life. ~Hydro Flask Water Bottle: The best water bottle on the planet. It keeps my water…
Since 1998, Gallagher Fitness in Salem has been putting on their Women’s Beginning Running and Walking Clinic. This 12-week clinic is simple and straight forward and designed specifically for those who may be interested in getting more into running, but just don’t know where or how to start. There are a variety of skill levels as well, even for those who have a goal of a 5k or 10k in mind and want to know…
This post was originally published on OregonLive.com on December 11, 2009 and was our top-read post of all time, so we’ve moved it here. Ladies, this post is for you. 30%-40% of women are bothered by exercise-induced urinary incontinence.A topic that I have long wanted to write about is exercise-induced urinary incontinence, aka, leaking urine when you run. Why? Because it’s more common than you might think, and if even one runner gets treatment and…
