Category Archives: weather

Running Challenge Day #13 and #14

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

Day 13: Run to work with my dog Day #14: After three years of running, I still think it’s amazing how much running balances me. Bad day at work? Troubling hair day? Confusing talks with an ex-boyfriend. All of that … Continue reading →

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Running Challenge: Day #4

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

It’s day four of the running challenge. Last night I went out with my dear friend Traci. We enjoyed a few glasses of whiskey from Clyde Common and as anyone can tell you, neither Traci and I can handle our … Continue reading →

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Silver Falls Half Marathon, or a Return to Awesomeness

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

This morning I raced a cold, misty trail half-marathon. (more on that later!) After the race I found myself standing next to someone whom I hadn’t seen or raced with in a very, very long time. This person is just … Continue reading →

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Epic Race Weekend Report

Posted on March 27, 2011 by

I just completed an epic weekend of back-to-back racing. If racing twice in two days sounds like a foolish use of one’s weekend I would ask you to reconsider. I mean, just imagine how good it feels right now to … Continue reading →

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Sleet, snow, and a crazy ass mountain.

Posted on March 10, 2009 by

Here are my conclusions after Sunday’s 15-mile trail run 1. I have a lot to learn. In the past I was a bit of a loner who would hit the Sunday long run by herself. But recently I found a … Continue reading →

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Cold, Tired and Track Praticed

Posted on January 21, 2009 by

Tonight’s track practice felt awfully cold and awfully difficult. It shouldn’t have been any more or less difficult than last week’s drill, but for some reason I was just dragging. No, I wasn’t dragging. I was huffing and puffing. The … Continue reading →

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Capitol Peak Mega Fat Ass 14 Mile Trail Race

Posted on January 20, 2009 by

I “raced” the Capitol Peak Mega Fat Ass 14 Mile Trail Race on Saturday because: 1. I really enjoyed saying “I’m running the Capitol Peak Mega Fat Ass 14-Miler.” Clearly I need more excuses to work Mega Fat Ass into … Continue reading →

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Yes, I also run on the weekend.

Posted on January 13, 2009 by

The down and dirty (and I mean dirty!) weekend recap: Friday: At 5:10 AM my alarm goes off. I think: Get out of bed. Get your miles in. Get out of bed. Get out of bed. Get out of bed! … Continue reading →

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Portland. Snow. Running.

Posted on December 22, 2008 by

When we last left off I had broken my running fast on a treadmill. What was I thinking? A treadmill!  More like a dreadmill. But frankly I was a little nervous about running in the snow. Because folks, it’s snowy … Continue reading →

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Race Report: Summer Solstice Sundowner 5K

Posted on June 20, 2008 by

It was a warm and sunny, summery day in Portland. A truly perfect day for running. So what did I do? I ran a 5K race After all that talk in my last post about not having much 5K experience, … Continue reading →

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Notes from the Lunch Time Run: 7 Miles

Posted on May 30, 2008 by

Hurray, Friends! The sun is shining in Portland!  I celebrated the good weather and start of the weekend with a lunchtime run. I hesitate to say it was a great run. Maybe it was just a good run. And maybe … Continue reading →

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Heather’s Hot Tips

Posted on May 29, 2008 by

This week’s theme on the Runner’s Lounge “Take it and Run Thursdays” is heat. How to run in it. How to survive hot training days and tips to make summer running bearable. This is kind of funny because in Portland … Continue reading →

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Portland Weather

Posted on May 7, 2008 by

SPACKLES I had to share this great Portland weather story with you. Early this morning I went to the gym and while working out on the elliptical machine I listened to the local morning news. This is what the weatherman … Continue reading →

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