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What goes down, must come up – A Run Oregon recap of the 2015 Youngberg Hill...
On Sunday, May 17, 2015, my husband and I ventured out to wine country, in the picturesque Willamette Valley, for the inaugural Youngberg Hill Half Marathon. Perhaps the word “hill” in the name of the...
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Shoe Review: Altra Torin 1.5
Altra Women’s Torin 1.5 Run Oregon receives and tests running shoes from time to time. This post was submitted by Beth Wendlund, who writes for us from time to time. She has recently been using the...
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Race Preview: 2015 Mt. Hood Scramble 8k Trail Run
Six miles of what race officials describe as not being “for the pansy-a** front avenue runner – DO NOT expect some cutesy lil’ downtown 5k, or some wussy boy trail-run” might deter runners who love...
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Race Preview: 2015 Summer Solstice Dash & Bash
Summer in Oregon officially arrives at 6:21 on 6/21. Well, perhaps the actual solstice occurs earlier in the day, but you won’t want to miss the opportunity to ring in the beginning of grilling and...
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Race Preview: 2015 Lostine River Run
When a small community, of barely over 200 people, in Eastern Oregon hosts a race that draws nearly 200 participants, you can only assume that there is something pretty special about the event. If...
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Race Preview: Mountain Madness 5k and 10k
It is said that the view from the top of the mountain is always better than from the bottom, and it is usually worth the effort to get there. You’d be mad not to make the effort to get yourself up to...
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Race Preview: 2015 Ralph Painter Memorial Run
On January 5, 2011, Rainier, Oregon Police Chief, Ralph Painter, tragically lost his life in the line-of-duty. Chief Painter had responded to a call of a disturbance in Rainier on that fateful morning...
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Race Preview: 2015 Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon
A brilliant, full-bodied run that will appeal to all running enthusiasts, the Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon on August 8, 2015, is a stunning race that is sure to please all of the senses. The...
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Race review: 2015 Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon
Oregon, by no stretch of the imagination, is simply one of the greatest places to live, work, and play. And when it comes to playing, it is a great destination for those who choose to visit our great...
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Race Preview: 2015 Ultimook Cross-Country Open 5k
By description, cross-country is a sport where teams, made up of individual runners, run a race on open-air courses over natural terrain. Courses typically consist of dirt and gravel paths, grassy...
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Confessions of a former yogi
When I was approached by the mighty and powerful Run Oregon Oz about writing a piece about running and yoga, I thought to myself that I, of course, would be the perfect contributor to write about...
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Race Preview: 2015 Harvest Classic 5k and 10k
Harvest season is considered to be a celebration of abundance. What better way to share abundance than by supporting a charitable cause that directly helps feed families in need? The Harvest Classic...
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Race Preview: 2015 Monster Dash 5k and 10k
The 1998 movie, Halloweentown, staring Debbie Reynolds, put St. Helens, Oregon on the map. (And 10 years later, attracted the production company that was filming a little movie called Twilight, which...
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From the Heart: Albert Franklin Miller Jr.
From the first moment you meet “Ultra Al”, you will immediately be mesmerized by his apparent passion for running and his incredible history with the sport. While he has been a friend of my husband’s...
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Race Preview: 2015 Eola Hills Wine Cellars “No Hills” Harvest 10k & 5k
Surely you’d expect that a race with the word “hills”, twice, in its title might in fact prove to be a hilly and challenging course. Rest assured that the Eola Hills Wine Cellars “No Hills” Harvest 10k...
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Race Preview: Reindeer Run 12/5/15 (St. Helens, OR)
The charm of a small community fun run that not only supports multiple charitable organizations but also goes above and beyond in every possible way is one you don’t want to miss. The sixth annual...
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Product Review: Headsweats Women’s Endurance Band
Run Oregon receives and tests running stuff from time to time. Hyla and Rachel were sent some headwear from Headsweats. Read on for their take on the products. These make some great stocking stuffers!...
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Race Preview: 2016 Heart Breaker Half Marathon
With a limited number of races scheduled during the winter months throughout the region, the Heart Breaker Half Marathon is a welcome challenge. The 2016 race, now in its sixth year, falls on...
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Shoe Review: Altra Running Women’s Torin 2.0
Run Oregon sometimes receives products to review. In this post, Run Oregon’s Hyla Ridenour provides some initial impressions on a pair of Altra Torin 2.0 shoes she received. Did you know that there are...
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Race Preview: 2016 iRun for Kids (Albany)
As racing season ramps up, make sure you add the iRun for Kids 10-mile fun run to your calendar! The race, a benefit for the Albany Public Schools Foundation classroom grant program, will be held on...
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