RaceCenter Northwest Magazine - August/September 2016 by RaceCenter

INSIDE: Streakers on the Run

August September 2016

MAINTAINING

A LIFETIME OF

RUNNER’S HIGHS Running Scared RaceCenter staffer Jeff Browning eats up 100 miles of trail during this year’s Western States 100.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FEATURES 24 MAINTAINING A LIFETIME OF RUNNER’S HIGHS

Shannah Werner

A STREAK BY ANY OTHER NAME

Scott Lommers

DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS 8

FROM THE PUBLISHER: BRONCO

Brook Gardner

TRAIL MATTERS: RUNNING SCARED

Paul Lieto

BRIEFS

FUEL: EAT REAL FOOD

Stephanie M. Howe, Ph.D.

MAXIMUS: EVERY RACE IS A PUZZLE

Max King

THE DIRT: BUCKET LIST TRAILS OUTSIDE THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Jeff Browning

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ON THE COVER: RaceCenter Art Director Jeff Browning en route to a third place overall finish at this year’s Western States 100-mile Endurance Run. Photo: Gary Wang ABOVE: Molly Huddle on her way to winning the women’s 10,000-meter at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Track and Field held at Eugene’s historic Hayward Field. PHOTO: Kevin Morris / PhotoRun.net

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Bronco August/September 2016 Volume 24, Issue 4 P.O. Box 2370 Bend, OR 97709 PHONE (541) 617-0885 FAX (541) 610-1636 EMAIL brook@racecenter.com WEB racecenter.com

PUBLISHER Brook Gardner EDITOR Paul Lieto COPY EDITOR Amy Clark GRAPHIC DESIGN Goodeye Creative ART DIRECTOR Jeff Browning ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Brook Gardner

Contributing Writers Chris Bagg, Jeff Browning, Craig Dean, Stephanie M. Howe, Ph.D., Adnan Kadir, Max King, David Laney, Paul Lieto, Ruggero Loda, Scott Lommers, Richard Lorenz, Shannah Werner

As I’ve shared in the past, I’m very humbled to have

Contributing Photographers

Howe to David Laney — all have left their mark on the running world in a myriad of ways,

Andy Atkinson, Dina Boswell, Win Goodbody, Ben Moon, Tim Moxey, Paul Nelson, Brian Penrose, Evan Pilchik, Tyler Roemer, Victah Sailer, Glenn Tachiyama, Bob Woodward

such talented writers and contributors on board

Jeff savoring the finish line with his three kids as he rounds the Placer High School track en route to a third place finish in June’s Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run. PHOTO: Gary Wang

with RaceCenter. From Max King to Stephanie and on many occasions. As I’ve personally made the transition from “avid” runner to more of a fitness-focused athlete, juggling parenthood, marriage and work, I have definitely come to a point where I live vicariously through these folks and their athletic endeavors. I cherish their victories, know the sacrifice they put into their craft, and can only imagine their disappointment when things don’t go as planned on race day.

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I met Jeff Browning in late 2002 after moving to Bend, OR. He was a graphic designer and an avid runner who was eager to work, and I was looking to make some changes to the magazine. We had coffee, dinner, and ran together, as he gushed about his trail running adventures. Jeff has an eye for design, and his passion for running meshed well with what we had in mind for the evolution of the magazine.

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As the past 14 years have flown by, Jeff has become the proud father of three children

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deprivation training for 100-milers.” Did I think he was a little nuts? I’d be lying if I said no.

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His website calls out some interesting factoids about his experiences running ultra

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and his pursuits in the world of trail and ultra-distance running have exploded. During the years producing the magazine, I would often get emails from him around 2am. When I questioned him the next day on his late-night work habits he’d often reply, “It’s good sleep

Jeff has become known as “Bronco Billy” over the years — a name that suits him well. marathons, “While racing 100s, I’ve been clawed in the back of the head by a territorial owl, hucked a rock at a moose, chased a skunk, hurdled a marmot, and had a hairraising face-off with a mountain lion.” Have any of these experiences bucked Jeff off

A few years back, I asked Jeff to start sharing some of his trail running

Jeff is a mechanic. He’s a technician of not only running, but all things

tips and adventures with our readers in the pages of RaceCenter.

in his life that can affect his race performance — diet, sleep, gear,

His column, The Dirt, has become a staple in the magazine. I always

heat training, sleep deprivation, etc. He has tweaked his regimen over

look forward to seeing what he has to say about his recent racing

the years, and I’d say he would agree if you called his preparation

experiences, or the encouragement he offers our readers to get

“dialed.” On the evening of Saturday, June 25, with his three children

outside and explore all the epic trails the Northwest has to offer.

in tow, Jeff entered the finishing stretch of this year’s WS100 to claim 3rd place, finishing in 16 hours, 30 minutes and 40 seconds.

“While racing 100s, I’ve been clawed in the back of the head by a territorial owl, hucked a rock at a moose, chased a skunk, hurdled a marmot, and had a hair-raising face-off with a mountain lion.”

At the age of 44, Jeff truly amazes so many of us that follow his pursuits, be it his friends and family, or the thousands of folks across the world in the ultra community. My hat is off to Jeff “Bronco Billy” Browning, and I’m thankful for his friendship and the opportunity we have had to work together. I look forward to following his pursuits in the years to come. As Jeff would say, “GIDDYUP!”

The last weekend of June, Jeff participated in one of the most wellknown ultra marathons — the Western States 100-mile Endurance Run. It is the world’s oldest 100-mile trail race starting in Squaw Valley and ending in Auburn, CA. Runners must climb over 18,000 feet and descend over 23,000 feet while covering rugged terrain, and battling

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See you at the races.

Warm Regards, Brook Gardner brook@racecenter.com

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TRAIL MATTERS

The author pausing for a moment of reflection after a mountain ascent in the Dolomites. PHOTO: Paul Lieto

Running Scared PAUL LIETO

Fear keeps us planted. Fear keeps us in

should. It takes hard work, change, and sac-

second thought, maybe it isn’t the fear of not

constant motion. It is both quicksand and the

rifice to pursue the thing which is shrouded

being as good as my family and peers, but

burning coals beneath our feet. We fear the

in uncertainty. Fear of losing, fear of slowing,

rather fearing the expectation that I should

possibility of failure, incertitude of change,

fear of aging, and fear of not living up to our

be. I’ve allowed my brothers who became

and discomfort of pain. While a healthy dose

expectations or the expectations of others,

athletes, and the performances of those

of it is good, especially when in the presence

often leads us to make choices that have

in my athletic sphere of influence, to keep

of real danger, it is quite possible we’ve been

negative consequences. For myself, the

me from being the athlete I’ve wanted to

oversaturated with fear. This has dulled our

negative consequences are injuries.

become. Fear of not being enough in their

ability to distinguish between that which

Fear of not being as good as my brothers

eyes has kept me on the periphery of my

is necessary and that which is simply self-

kept me from putting all my effort into swim-

own capabilities, making damn sure I never

defeating. When fear seeps too deeply into

ming, biking, and running when I was pursuing

would be enough in my own eyes.

our lives it creates the distractions and false

triathlons. Fear of not being as capable of an

The periphery athlete develops habits

reasoning for not pursuing what we desire,

ultra runner like many of my friends might be

over the years in which he puts just enough

because what we desire usually scares us. It

causing me to sabotage my own training. On

effort into something to be “good enough.”

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I recall one year, I swam a total of five times

internal dialog — then, just listen. I should listen

some varying tempo sessions. Rarely does it

leading up to a 70.3 Ironman race in Boise, ID.

without judgement as though I were listening

include strength and stability work, recovery

My swim time was good enough, but I recall

to a friend. I need to learn to pause and

treatments such as massage, or nutritional

clearly suffering during the first part of the

detach from the emotional triggers that the

specifics. Rarer still will a plan have adjust-

bike because I was gassed. I tend to swing

internal dialog ignites. Then I can approach

ments for the many commitments in our lives.

like a pendulum between undertraining and

the problem (my fear) more analytically.

We need to take that generic plan and indi-

overtraining. I believe the pendulum method

Before we can conquer our fears, we must

vidualize it to our unique needs. We should

toward achievement is strongly influenced

identify them. I frequently spend time in na-

create nutritional programs or seek guid-

by my fears. My fear of never living up to my

ture thinking, or journaling in the coffee shop.

ance, as well as plan how we will juggle fam-

own expectations because they are mea-

This reflective time allows me to discover the

ily, work, training, and other commitments. It

sured against someone else’s performance,

root of my fears, and the reasoning behind

may seem daunting, but the surest path to

keeps the pendulum swinging. My fear of lost freedom if I commit to the required effort to fully realize my goals, keeps the pendulum swinging. My fear of aging and perhaps having already seen my personal best, keeps the pendulum swinging. Neither my brothers nor my friends fed my fears. On the contrary, each have been more than supportive while I’ve pursued my

The maxim, “do something everyday that scares you,” may be unrealistic but the intent is sound.

own path as an athlete. These fears are selfdriven; my own insecurities born from seeking a place where I belong. I’ve become more

some of my actions. Often what we are re-

success is one that’s mapped out. A plan will

aware in my forties that these fears drive me,

ally afraid of isn’t that which immediately

help keep fear out of the equation by simply

and in many cases keep me stuck in neutral.

bubbles to the surface. A continual digging

eliminating thinking. That said, try to set aside

The fear of not being able to accomplish

can unearth the true motivation behind our

time periodically for reflection. Use that time

my personal goal of a 50K trail run this year

actions. For instance, through continued

to honestly gage your mental, physical, and

pushed me to run too much and through

inner investigation I realize I don’t truly fear

emotional states and make adjustments to

injuries, which caused more injury. As a result,

being a bad athlete. I fear judgement.

your plan and goals as necessary.

I did not make it to the starting line of the first

Conquering fear requires an embracing

There is certainly a plethora of advice for

50K on my calendar. That stung. More so be-

of uncertainty and getting uncomfortable.

dealing with fear, largely because there is

cause I’m now the editor of a magazine that

Cliché perhaps, but it holds true. Certainty

plenty of fear being dealt. I believe most of

caters to runners, writing a column titled “Trail

and comfort are the enemies of growth. The

us know what we need to do to address our

Matters,” and I haven’t run in weeks.

maxim, “do something everyday that scares

fear, but there exists a gap between knowing

I created a lofty goal. I do that. I also often

you,” may be unrealistic but the intent is

and applying. I need to take steps to close

come up short because I become blindly

sound. Essentially, conquering fear, even

that gap. I think I’ve always tried to jump

focused on the end result without creating a

small fears, builds courage and confidence.

over it and typically, at some point, I come

vision that includes the steps necessary to get

Pushing your comfort zone regularly induces

up short. I — dare I say, we — need to build

there. I bite off more than I can chew in the

growth,making you more capable of man-

bridges to cross the gap that cuts directly

short term, and choose to ignore the physical

aging fear. The methodology of adding

through our fears rather than avoid them.

pain that is telling me to slow down. I like pain

10% (and no more) to your weekly training

We must attempt to be fully present as we

and don’t fear physical suffering. However, it’s

volume is based on a similar principle; small

craft the metaphorical structure that carries

the emotional pain I’ve associated with fail-

incremental increases force adaptation.

us to the other side where our desires lie. In

ure, judgement, and in turn, embarrassment

These physical principles of growth can be

this more mindful process we can regain our

that has been a large driving force in my life.

applied to one’s mental and emotional

innate senses, and accurately distinguish be-

So, I push through with misguided pride until

states as well.

tween when we feel a necessary fear, and

the pain is unbearable. I consistently increase

Unfortunately, most of us have spent

my training volume while what little strength

years on autopilot repeating patterns when

and recovery work I do, slips. As a result, over

certain fears are triggered. Therefore, to win

About the Author

the past decade I’ve consistently dealt with

this war we need to create a well-formulated

injuries every season.

plan. Whether we attempt a 5K or 50K, sprint

Paul Lieto is the Editor for RaceCenter Northwest. He lives in Bend where he writes, runs trails, and drinks far too much coffee. Follow Paul at madebravely.com and @madebravely on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

How do we overcome the fears that keep

triathlon or Ironman, most of us find a plan

us in a reactionary mode? How do we be-

on the internet or tear out a sheet from a

come aware of the fears holding us back? For

magazine, and begin the three to six month

myself it takes a quieting of the mind. I need

journey to our “A” race. More often than not

to learn to recognize when fear is driving my

this plan is simply a volume of mileage with

when we’re just running scared.

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BRIEFS 8th Annual Columbia River Triathlon The Columbia River Triathlon and Fitness Festival celebrates its 8th year this August. The threeday event literally has something for everyone in the family, from sprint and Olympic distance triathlons, duathlons, and aquabikes, to the Girlfriends All Women’s Triathlon/Duathlon/ AquaBike, 5K & 10K runs, as well as the Kids Triathlon that kicks things off on Friday night. Participants can expect views of the Columbia River, Mt. Hood, Mount St. Helens, and Vancouver Lake. Pack up the family and head to Vancouver, WA, for a weekend of spectacular fun. Multisport / 08.19-21.2016 www.whyracingevents.com

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Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and Lou Gehrig’s Disease. The ride starts at the top of Blewett Pass in the Wenatchee Mountains of Washington, and ends in the Teanaway Valley. The ride is approximately 50 miles long, includes a support crew and marked route, as well as three check-in stations with water and fuel. This year they have added a 20-mile moderate ride, and an 8-mile trail run or hike. Riders finish the day with a BBQ. Cycling / 08.20.2016 www.ridethemountain.org

The RAT Race The Redmond Area Triathlon celebrates eight years on August 20. Trinity Bikes, a Redmond, OR bike shop, has been organizing the RAT Race since its inception. The event is a pool-based sprint triathlon (with an optional duathlon) that is centered around Redmond’s Cascade Swim Center. The race consists of a 500-meter swim, a 12-mile bike ride and a 5K run. The Lil’ RAT kids race, which is a fun obstacle course race for kids age 10 and younger, is back for its fifth year. Multisport / 08.20.2016 www.racetherat.com

Spokane to Sandpoint Relay The Spokane to Sandpoint (S2S) Relay, held August 26-27, begins atop picturesque Mt. Spokane, and winds through 50 miles of world class Centennial Trail along 60 miles of property adjacent to waterfront, and meanders through two National Forests en route to the finish line at the beach in beautiful Sandpoint, ID. The Spokane to Sandpoint Relay is comprised of 36 legs totaling 200 miles, and is managed by the same group that puts on the famed Cascade Lakes Relay in Oregon. Run / 08.26-27.2016 www.spokanetosandpoint.org

First Thursday Urban Adventure Run Living in Portland? Join the Fleet Feet Sports PDX on the first Thursday of each month through September, for their First Thursday Urban Adventure Run. Meet at NW 22nd between Quimby and Raleigh by 6pm to take part in this city version of a scavenger hunt. At 6pm, a checkpoint map is revealed. Participants will have one hour to go to as many stops as they can to receive a raffle ticket, for a raffle drawing later in the evening at Fleet Feet Sports. Adventure / 09.01.2016 www.fleetfeetpdx.com

MAC Daddy of Sprints The MAC Dash sprint triathlon will be held Saturday, September 9, at the beautiful, $8 million Madras Aquatic Center (MAC) in Madras, OR. This volunteer-organized community event benefits MAC youth programming. The race is a pool-based sprint triathlon that begins with a lap swim at the MAC, followed by a bike course

This team of ladies finds time between run legs to show off their guns during the Spokane to Sandpoint (S2S) Relay. PHOTO: Cascade Relays

leading competitors along wide, well-paved roads, then onto a fast run course. There is also a free Mini MAC Dash for children under 10 years old happening later in the morning. Madras is located in the scenic high desert of Central Oregon, and typically provides great views of the mountains surrounding the area. Triathlon / 09.10.2016 www.macdash.org

This Year Marks the 10th Annual Portland Triathlon Locally produced by the Athletes Lounge,the Portland Triathlon celebrates its 10th year on September 18. In 2011, the Portland-based triathlon and cycling specialty shop purchased the race and in 2012, moved it to its current location at Cathedral Park under the iconic St. John’s Bridge in north Portland. There the race has seen strong participation growth, and increased neighborhood support. In keeping with Portland’s reputation for being a “green” city, the Athletes Lounge has taken steps to ensure they put on a sustainable and environmentally-friendly event. While making an attempt to source most things locally, they’ve also created necessary triathlon infrastructure (swim buoys, bike racks, etc.) from recycled or used materials whenever possible. Participants are encouraged to carpool, take public transportation, or ride their bikes to the race. Additionally, organic produce and locally sourced food is offered. Recycling and composting are also practiced Continued on Page 16 August/September 2016 racecenter.com

BRIEFS

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throughout the event. If you want to participate and support an event that consciously addresses the impact it has on the environment and community, race in Portland this fall. Triathlon / 09.18.2016 www.portlandtri.com

Dirt Series Camp If you’re looking to improve your mountain bike riding skills, or just ride epic trails, head north to Whistler, British Columbia, for the Trek Dirt Series Mountain Bike Camp held September 10-11. The Whistler-based camp allows each participant to select their specific riding focus. Riders can choose to spend all their time in the bike park, decide to check out the trails in the valley, or split the weekend between the two experiences. The camp location provides fantastic beginner terrain, as well as trails designed to develop intermediate technical skills and an ideal setup for learning jumps and drops. Over the past 15 years, the Dirt Series Camps have taught over 12,000 participants, on both cross-country and downhill terrain, and beginner through advanced levels. This specific camp is co-ed. Check their website for additional camp dates, including women’s-only camps. Cycling / 09.10-11.2016 www.dirtseries.com

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Sandpoint Scenic Half Marathon

Triple Crown Ends on the Gravel

Jump across the Washington border for Sandpoint, Idaho’s Scenic Half Marathon to be held on September 18. The route crosses Sandpoint’s iconic Long Bridge, and offers panoramic views of Lake Pend Oreille and Sandpoint’s surrounding mountains. The Scenic Half Marathon hosts three events, giving participants the option to compete in a 13.1-mile Half Marathon, 10K or 5K. The event attracts hundreds of runners from across the country. If you’re a collector of hardware, awards will be given to age category winners and half marathon competitors receive a finisher’s medal. A portion of each registration is donated to the local non-profit organization Community Cancer Services, which supports women’s health issues.

The final stop on the Oregon Triple Crown Series takes riders to the coast on September 24, for the Oregon Coast Gravel Epic in Waldport, OR. The event has two course options to choose from, and both showcase the raw beauty of ancient Siuslaw National Forest and its seriously stout hills. The Abomination is a 70-mile route with 8,677 feet of climbing, while the Son of Abomination is 35 miles with 3,740 feet of climbing. The event is Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA) sanctioned. Riders don’t need to have completed the first two races of the series to sign up for the Gravel Epic, but consider adding the Oregon and Willamette Gran Fondos to your calendar next year to complete the entire series.

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Ride and Run On The Dark Side The Dark Side Festival on September 24 in Wenatchee, WA, features a mountain bike ride, trail run, and hike held at dusk on trails adjacent to the Mission Ridge Ski Area. The races will be followed by live music from two bands, and a beer garden with food. The event cost starts at $20, and proceeds benefit the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance and its trail building program in the Wenatchee Valley’s foothills. The events kick-off at 5pm and run until 11pm. Run / 09.24.2106 www.racecenter.com/ race-details/?race=10997

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100 Miles Along Mountain Lakes The Mountain Lakes 100, held September 24-25, is one of the country’s most beautiful 100-mile trail running races. The race starts at Olallie Lake, about three hours east of Portland and north of Bend, and runs along more than 25 mountain lakes. The event arguably features some of the best trail running Oregon has to offer, which includes 60 luscious miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. The course has technical and rocky sections, plus views of mountain peaks in all directions. There is a 30-hour time limit on this one, so be prepared for a long and tough outing; the 2015 event saw 28

DNF’s (did not finish) with 78 finishers. The 2016 Mountain Lakes 100 will offer six points towards qualifying for the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc®, and is also part of the Trail Runner Trophy Series. Run / 09.24-25.2016 www.gobeyondracing.com

Test Your Mettle The third edition of the Kettle Mettle Dirty Fundo takes place October 1, along the Kettle Valley Railway Trail from Penticton to Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. The challenging route will showcase the historical nature of the Kettle Valley Trail and the amazing scenery of the Okanagan Valley. The race distance is roughly 100K, starting beside Lake Okanagan in Penticton and finishing approximately 60 miles north, near the Lake in Kelowna. There will be several aid stations as well as support for riders with flats and mechanical issues. Stick around post race for the wine festival and after-party. Cycling / 10.01.2016 www.kettlemettle.ca A Portland Triathlon competitor mentally preparing for her race to begin. PHOTO: © 2013 Evan Pilchik Photography

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FUEL

Eat real food: it’s not only healthier for you, but it looks and tastes better. PHOTO: Bigstock.com

Eat Real Food STEPHANIE M. HOWE, PH.D.

Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.

— Michael Pollan

For simple, honest food rules to live by, Michael Pollan says it best. We used to eat real food. Many years ago, if our ancestors wanted food they would have to hunt, gather, or grow their foods. Food grew out of or walked on the ground, and wasn’t found in a factory before being wrapped up in a colorful package. It was found in its natural state, as real food. I’m not suggesting we should go back to more primitive times, as some of the advancements in the food industry have been very positive. Having readily available food has allowed us to advance as a society and shift our focus to other areas of development. However,

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there is a balance. It’s become all too easy

with phrases like organic, non-GMO, gluten

to eat without actually consuming real food.

free, and all natural. We can now buy organic

If you walk into a grocery store, the ma-

Diet Coke, but does that mean it’s healthy?

jority of the products are substances once

No. Marketing claims on packaging have

recognized as food, not actual food. These

made food confusing. A better way to shop

“imitation foods” if you will, are convenient

and avoid all that confusion is to buy whole

and greatly appeal to our taste buds. Never

foods, which by definition, contain one

mind the flashy slogans plastered all over

ingredient. Whole foods are nutrient dense,

labels promising us health, happiness, and

whereas processed foods are energy dense.

weight loss. The appeal of convenience also

Nutrient dense foods provide our bodies with

drives our purchases. Instead of having to

more than just energy, they also contain vita-

prepare a meal using whole foods, we can

mins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, and water

simply buy a can, open it up, and have a

that not only nourish our bodies but also fill us

whole meal ready to eat. Same difference,

up with less. Energy dense foods are devoid

right? No, not by a long shot.

of many micronutrients and generally are not

Making decisions about food can be really complicated. We are constantly bombarded

as satisfying — one of the reasons we often consume more empty calories.

locally produced processed

Stay out of the aisles as much as possible.

foods often contain ingredi-

• Prepare meals using fresh foods that are in

ents that are brought in from across the country. Eating real food is an experience for all the senses.

food, there are also environmental benefits. Think of how much time, energy, and money is takes to gather foods, process them into a different state, incorporate dozens of ingredients together into one product, package,

texture, and sound of bit-

foods. It doesn’t have to be all or nothing.

ing into a fresh, ripe peach.

Start with small changes and gradually ad• If you do purchase processed foods, aim for

your body with real food.

products that contain five or less ingredients. •

It tastes and feels good. This approach to eating definitely takes more time, effort, and

About the Author

creativity. But the benefit is worth the effort.

Stephanie Howe, Ph.D., is a nordic skier turned trail runner, and enjoys racing distances from 50K up to 100 miles. Stephanie splits her time between racing as an elite runner on The North Face team, and working as a coach and sports nutritionist. She recently completed a doctoral program in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology at Oregon State University. You can learn more about Stephanie on her blog at www. stephaniemariehowe.blogspot.com and about her coaching and nutrition at www.endurancebystephanie.com.

Our health is truly important, and eating real food is one way we can ensure that our diets are helping support a healthy and sustainable way of living.

Tips for eating real food:

somewhere down the line. Contrast that with

• Buy local produce that’s in season. Try to

picking some vegetables out of your gar-

think in concentric circles - local is best, but

den. See the difference? Those are extreme

an orange from California is better than an

the carbon footprint involved in purchasing foods that have traveled a long way. Even

just your eating behaviors over time.

the experience of nourishing

ship it, and place it on a shelf for purchase

examples, but it is important to think about

for the week. Planning ahead is key. • Don’t be afraid to eat some processed

orange from Argentina. • In the grocery store, shop the perimeter first.

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Aside from the health benefits of eating real

batches so you have fresh meals on hand

Think of the sight, smell, taste,

There is nothing better than Try to avoid the “frankenfoods” that come in boxes and cans, and whose ingredients lists read like short novels. PHOTO: Bigstock.com

their natural state. • Pick a day to shop and prepare large

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MAXIMUS

The author at Comrades Marathon in South Africa last year. PHOTO: African Attachment / Kelvin Trautman Photography

Every Race is a Puzzle MAX KING

Every race is a puzzle. You throw all the

flying around, sliding perfectly into their re-

As the race progresses, the hardest pieces

pieces out on the table and see if you can

spective spots to form a masterpiece. Other

are left for the end and sometimes you

put them together in the correct spots to

times I come out with a jumbled mess that

struggle to get them to fit but eventually, you

make something awesome. With a puzzle,

leaves me ragged and throwing the puzzle

finish.

you will come out with a beautiful work of

pieces across the room. Determined to start

Then there are those races that you will

art, or in my household, Princess Anna and

over, I eventually find and pick up all the little

never figure out. They frustrate you year after

Queen Elsa. When you fit together all the

pieces of myself.

year, and you’re always re-examining how to

pieces that go into a race, you come out

The four corner pieces are your volume,

fit those puzzle pieces together into the right

with a beautiful performance that some

nutrition, recovery, and strength work. Each

spots. There is a race that has dogged me

might even liken to a work of art when it’s

edge can be filled in as you work on these

for three years. I’ve taken three cracks at the

executed to such perfection.

four foundational pieces approaching race

Lake Sonoma 50-miler using three different

When the pieces are out on the table it’s

day. If you’ve done all that correctly, the rest

tactics, and no matter how I approach it I’m

your job, or a coach’s, to fit them together

of the puzzle should go smoothly, piece by

always struggling the last 15-20 miles, often

into a training program that will prepare you

piece, one foot in front of the other.

sitting in one of creeks that cross the trail

to fill those last holes on race day, easily and

Of course as you build, you have key piec-

watching as my competition runs by. These

efficiently. The training is the foundation of

es that are necessary to make that process

are the types of races that you learn the

the puzzle, and the border that you build

more efficient. During a race it might be hit-

most from, however. They make you go back

makes the meat of the puzzle easier to finish.

ting a time goal halfway and feeling good,

to the drawing board, re-think your strategy

I always go into longer ultra races with this

staying on top of your nutrition, or making

to building that puzzle, and try new things.

philosophy and sometimes I nail it - pieces

that big decisive move on your competition.

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Every once in awhile you will have those

place before trying to put those middle

staring at a such a performance where you

pieces together.

don’t really know what just happened. It’s

Once the border was built, there were

almost as if the puzzle pieces were flying into

a few key pieces of the race that I had to

position using telepathic super powers.

execute in order to complete the puzzle.

Then there are the races that may take

I had to run my own race, letting the lead-

a bit of time to figure out but when you do,

ers go early in return for a quality last half. I

you feel a lasting sense of accomplishment

needed to feel good through the 50K mark

in having figured out a difficult problem. Last

so my legs could withstand the next 20K of

year I wrote about the Comrades Marathon

downhill. And my nutrition needed to be spot

in South Africa. The history and culture of that

on to hold the intensity that I would need for

race were amazing, but my race certainly

the last half.

left something to be desired. Going into this

During the race, the pieces fit together.

year it was more about business, putting all

Everything executed according to plan, and

the pieces together to become successful. I

I was relying on my training foundation to

wondered if this would be the year I figured

finish it off. The last 10K however, was brutal.

out the puzzle, or if I would be picking up all

These last puzzle pieces were extremely dif-

the little jumbled pieces once again.

ficult, and took a bit more time to execute

The Comrades race “puzzle” had a few

than I would have preferred. But once they

elements that needed to happen in order

did, I crossed the finish line in 8th place with

to get all the pieces to fit. First there was the

a time of 5 hours and 37 minutes. Figuring out

training. Last year I’d only built half of the

the puzzle of a race that has eluded you in

border, and then jumped into the middle

the past will give you an undeniable sense of

of the race without a solid foundation. This

accomplishment.

year, I made sure that the borders were in

Max on his way to a 4th place finish at Western States in 2014. PHOTO: Glenn Tachiyama Photography

foundation, and you’ll make the rest of the race puzzle a little easier to complete. Think about each piece and how it fits with the one next to it — a hard workout next to a recovery day, a good night’s sleep, and healthy eating habits next to a quality mileage week. This will help set you up to fill in the middle of your puzzle with all the pieces coming together as you put one foot in front of the other, mile for mile during that next race. And always keep in mind that you can flip that board over and start again at any time. •

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races that just go so flawlessly you’re left

About the Author Max King lives and runs for @SalomonRunning in Bend, OR where every day he attempts the big puzzle of life, running, coaching, and writing. @MaxKingOR

Build the border during training for a good

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THE DIRT

Bucket List Trails Outside the Pacific Northwest JEFF BROWNING

Finding a new ribbon of singletrack can

of songbirds in this carefully managed habi-

path that originated as a way to link Hawaiian

make you feel like a kid on Christmas morn-

tat. The North Shore Trails are home to April’s

settlements along the rugged coastline. The

ing. Each time I head out of town, I pour over

Free State Trail Runs hosted by Kansas City’s

trail begins at Ke’e Beach and crosses five lush

maps and websites trying to find a new trail

lively trail running community, the Trail Nerds.

valleys before terminating at Kalalau Beach.

to run. If you ever find yourself in the neigh-

You won’t be disappointed by this wooded

Jump in the ocean for a well-earned swim sur-

borhood, take the time to explore these clas-

haven tucked just a few miles south of busy

rounded by precipitous, fluted cliff faces.

sic trails and check them off your bucket list.

Interstate 70. Explore this trail in early October to take in the pinnacle of the Midwest’s col-

The North Shore Trails

orful fall foliage and perfect running temps.

Where: Clinton State Park, KS

Kalalau Trail

Distance: 21 miles (loop) Best time to run: Spring and Fall Clinton Reservoir and Clinton Lake are just a few miles southwest of the University

Where: Kauai, HI Mileage: 11 miles (22 miles out and back) Best time to run: May through October

Appalachian Trail Where: Springer Mountain, GA to Mount Katahdin, ME Distance: Up to 2,179 miles Best time to run: March through September A classic choice for the east coast, the Appalachian Trail is an American icon. It’s already

of Kansas and the bustling college town of

Traversing pali (cliffs) along Kauai’s Na

on nearly every wanna-be-thru-hiker’s bucket

Lawrence. A network of rocky, singletrack

Pali Coast, you’ll encounter breathtaking

list. Various access points give trail runners an

trails meander along the north shore of the

waterfalls, cliff side panoramas of the Pacific

intimate examination of Appalachia. Choose

lake’s limestone rock outcroppings. Link

Ocean, and stone wall terraces that give a

from endless trail running possibilities along

together the Blue and the White Trails for a

glimpse into the remains of Hawaiian agricul-

this quintessential route. Start by enjoying the

spectacular 21-mile loop. Keep your eyes

ture. Originating in the late 1800’s, portions of

expansive views along any portion of the

peeled for white-tailed deer, wild turkey, wa-

the Kalalau Trail were rebuilt in the 1930’s. The

101-mile section through Virginia’s Blue Ridge

terfowl, bald eagles, and numerous species

Kalalau Trail is an 11-mile point-to-point foot

Mountains in Shenandoah National Park. In

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PHOTOS (LEFT TO RIGHT): Enjoy views for miles on the Kalalau Trail along Kauai’s Na Pali Coast. Some of the lush scenery runners and hikers will experience in the North Carolina section of the Appalachian Trail. Expect little shade and warm days when running the Grand Canyon, so pack plenty of water and sunscreen. ALL PHOTOS: Bigstock.com

most places, the ridgeline tower is 3,000 feet

as many parts of the route are hot and dry

at Phantom Ranch Cantina on the Colorado

above the Shenandoah Valley to the west and

with very little shade. You’ll earn your views

River — your first opportunity for water, food,

the James and Rappahannock River basins

of the Pacific Ocean but with names like

and even beer, if you’re daring. From the

to the east. Don’t forget to plan a stop at Big

Inspiration Point, you won’t be disappointed.

suspension bridge crossing, the North Kaibab

Nine Trails

Grand Canyon Rim to Rim (to Rim)

Where: Santa Barbara, CA

Where: Grand Canyon, AZ

Distance: Several options, up to 35 miles (out and back)

Distance: 21-23 miles Rim to Rim, 42-46 miles Rim to Rim to Rim (depending on route)

Best time to run: All seasons; peak season is May through August

When to run: Late April through early May, and late October through early November

Santa Barbara’s Nine Trails is a 35-mile-long

Running the famous Rim to Rim trail is

route connecting the nine trails from Jesusita

the ultimate way to get a one-day tour

Trail all the way to Romero Trail. However,

of the heady heights and enormous sedi-

with loops and cutbacks throughout, you

mentary rock formations that make up the

can mix and match the area’s nine routes to

Grand Canyon. Poised on the south rim at

customize your distance of choice. There is

7,200 feet, there are two options: the South

an abundance of switchback climbs as you

Kaibab trailhead is the most popular launch

ascend amongst the peaks and bomb tech-

point. The short, steep more technical South

nical descents into the valleys of the Los Pa-

Kaibab trail, and the 2-mile longer, more

dres National Forest. Be sure to carry water,

gradual Bright Angel trail. Both trails converge

trail runs the remainder of the way up to north rim at 8,000 feet. For the Rim to Rim to Rim, turn around and retrace your steps. Due to the altitude, exposed technical terrain and lack of water, make sure you top off water at every available source along the route. The Canyon demands respect, but with planning and a good base of fitness, the route can be accomplished in a day, avoiding the need for a pesky permit. •

About the Author Jeff Browning (aka Bronco Billy) is always looking for new bucket list trails to check off. You can follow him at his blog at GoBroncoBilly. com or on Instagram and Twitter, @GoBroncoBilly.

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Meadows Lodge for beer and burgers.

Interval training can help improve running technique. PHOTO: BigStock.com

Maintaining a Lifetime of Runner’s Highs SHANNAH WERNER

A runner’s worst nightmare is to be told by his or her doctor “no more running.” There is good news though, for those of us whose drug of choice results in a “runner’s high.” We can extend our running life and maybe even be pain free most of the time with a simple activity called cross training. As runners, we often think we need to simply run to stay in shape or get faster. Over time, this high impact exercise causes joints to break down and potentially leads to those dreaded three words, “no more running.” Whether you have been a runner for one year or 30 years, there are several things you can do to stay injury-free while running, and maybe even improve your speed and efficiency. Before taking those first steps to training for a race or even ramping back up, experts all agree, start slowly. “The top mistake I see among runners either new to the sport or training for a marathon is doing too much too soon,” said Kyle Will, a strength and conditioning coach in Bend, OR. “They tend to be excited about a new goal and do too much. This usually results in either injury or getting tired, frustrated, and giving up.” Starting slowly and going through the training process correctly will hopefully keep new runners, and even the more experienced runners out of the doctor’s office and on the trails doing what they love.

Gait Analysis Unlike a gait analysis performed at a running shoe store to determine whether a runner pronates (rolls in at the foot) or has a neutral footstrike, a biomechanical gait analysis video evaluates the biomechanics of an individual’s gait from the upper body all the way through the footstrike. This exercise allows runners to see

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exactly what they are doing. With the help of a trained professional, they can modify their gait to minimize impact on joints and reduce risk of injury. Most injuries occur because running form exaggerates a muscle weakness, and the compensating repetitive motion creates even more imbalance and pain. “The motion, impact and repetition of running creates significant stress on our body that elicits a unique array of adaptations,” said Bruk Ballenger, Doctor of Physical Therapy, sports biomechanics specialist in Seattle, WA. “In other words, muscles get stronger, and tendons and bones get more dense. It takes time and a gradual progression of increasing running stress to safely elicit the adaptations that allow our bodies to tolerate high-impact motion for tens

Top 5 Exercises for Runners 1. Single Leg Fire Hydrant Squats – Single leg squat with hip abduction on the non-balancing leg 2. Deadlifts – Single or double leg, focusing on hamstring, glute and core engagement 3. Lunges – Alternating leg, scissor jumps, any variety in good form 4. Penguin Walk with Ankle Band – Lateral side steps with knees locked and glutes engaged 5. Plank – Support body on forearms and toes while squeezing glutes and neutral pelvic tilt

of thousands of repetitions without injury. Conventional wisdom dictates that injuries happen to new runners because they do too much too soon. “There are good studies that demonstrate how runners don’t actually move the way they think they move, so working with a coach or therapist and a metronome and video camera, they can dial in a biomechanically sound and safe range of running form/technique. Don’t wait till something breaks to fix it,” said Burke Selbst, Physical Therapist and owner of Focus Physical Therapy in Bend, OR.

movement, not only leading to poor running form and inefficiency, but putting the runner at risk for tissue overuse and injury.” Weak glutes can be caused by pelvic rotation, tightness along the IT (iliotibial) band or foot and knee pain. Runners with knee pain or plantar fasciitis should have their glute strength on the same side assessed and the rotation of their pelvis checked to make sure alignment is not causing the pain lower in the leg. Another important lower body muscle to strengthen are the calves (gastrocnemius and soleus muscles). These lower leg Form Running muscles aid in protecting the knee and play a Once a runner’s gait has been analyzed, crucial role in a foot strike during running. there are many drills and exercises that can A core strength program that focuses on the be done to strengthen and reinforce or create transverse abdominals and obliques will help a more efficient gait. improve running form and reduce risk of injury. A simple technique for improving running “The exercise that all runners should form is through interval training. Even going always do are side planks, full length, with back to the basics of 2:1 (2 minute run, 1 ABOVE (TOP): Single leg squats, also known as pistol a progression that mimics the motion of squats, will improve individual leg strength and minute rest) intervals where components of running,” said Ballenger. “Research evibalance. PHOTO: BigStock.com running form are practiced for two minutes dence shows side planks engage and work ABOVE (LOWER): A strong core is a critical component with a short rest helps to ensure good habits to improved running form and less injuries PHOTO: key muscles that tend to be the weakest BigStock.com are being practiced. As fatigue sets in, it is commonly seen in runners: glute medius, easy to revert to what seems normal even glute maximus, transverse abdominals, and though that may not be most efficient. oblique abdominals. Proper form is paramount.” Interval training allows newer runners as well as the most elite This brings the discussion back to the notion that in order to runners to build up mileage and work on speed without the volume be able to run more miles, runners must do more than just run. of a long run. “I focus on a couple elements of the interval to make Strength training as mentioned above, focused on specific running it appropriate for the runner’s level,” Selbst said. “Experienced, elite muscles and movements is crucial. However, general cross training and ultra distance runners use Fartleks and strides to develop speed to give joints a rest is equally important. Swimming, biking, skiing and power, and hills, too. Beginning and intermediate runners should or any other activity other than running can still provide excellent go right to hill workouts, keeping the same (high/nice) cadence on aerobic training. the hills to produce/develop more power. The stride/speed will of “Cross training is a huge component for challenging and traincourse be significantly reduced, but we want to keep the turnover ing your muscles in a different way,” said Dr. Stephanie Tolonen, a high, because the glutes are biased in the hill climbing position.” chiropractor in Oregon City, OR. “It’s easy to do it on the days you don’t run so your training schedule isn’t too overwhelming.”

Strength Training and Cross Training

Runners are notorious for believing that because they run, lower body strength training is unnecessary. However, runners need lower body strengthening more than anything. If proper muscles are not strengthened, running form deteriorates, and risk of injury becomes greater. Most lower back, SI (sacro-iliac joint), knee and hip pains can be attributed to weak or inactive gluteal muscles, specifically, the medial gluteals which help adduct the hip and keep the pelvis level. “This is, by far, the biggest problem we see with runners,” said Dave Cieslowski, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and strength and conditioning specialist (NSCA-CSCS) who works with Selbst. “This is the biggest surface area muscle in the body, and actually needs to fire at almost a 2:1 ratio over the other muscles in the lower extremity. It is super important for leg and pelvic stability when the leg is on the ground, as well as the main driver for hip extension at the end of the stance phase. When it is not doing its job, other muscles like the hamstrings, quads, and Illiopsoas will take over to perform the

Listen to your Body Even with regular strength and cross training, recognizing when your body needs a rest is above all, the most important way runners can extend their running life. “Our bodies are brilliant and can find a way to do almost anything for a short amount of time,” said Dr. Tolonen. “However, if you’re constantly pushing yourself by running a huge increase in miles, or simply not resting, it’s only a matter of time before things start to become dysfunctional and painful.” •

About the Author Shannah Werner is a personal trainer at Stafford Hills Club in Tualatin, OR. She is passionate about working with people who want to get stronger for not only their athletic endeavors, but also their daily activity. She specializes in running gait analysis, boxing for fitness and functional training. Her own personal fitness accomplishments include several half marathons (1:40:08 PR in Dirty Half), a 10-miler, waterskiing, snow-skiing and giving birth to and keeping up with her two kids, Haley (6) and Teddy (4).

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Andy Fritz running the Woolley Trail Marathon this past February, his 136th marathon or ultra. PHOTO: Takao Suzuki

A Streak By Any Other Name SCOTT LOMMERS

It seems genuinely human to observe superstar athletes with a touch of reverence. We enjoy gazing upward at those more talented, simultaneously in awe and envy. It’s slightly different on the endurance sports side of the world, especially with runners. We love to celebrate the more experienced - those that are more willing to endure pain — maybe not the toughest, but surely the most stubborn. As such, is there a higher pedestal than that occupied by a runner with a truly long running streak? Someone like the legendary Robert Kraft, perhaps – a man who has run daily, around eight miles each day, for more than 15,000 days straight? Or a runner boasting 10 or 17 or 36 straight years running the same race? Someone like Don Kardong, the former Olympian who has run all forty Bloomsday Runs in Spokane? These are incredible feats, yet at the same time, they’re relatable. Very, very few runners can imagine what it’s like to run a sub-2:20 marathon or a four minute mile. Those things are literally impossible for about 98 percent of the running world. A streak is different. Streakers can run whatever pace they choose. Time isn’t a function. Getting to the finish line is the only goal. Well, showing up at the start line year after year is most of the challenge. Then, it’s getting to the finish line. Inspiring? Yes. Difficult? Of course. Achievable? Absolutely.

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You’re thinking, ‘30-plus straight years of marathon finishes are every bit as unreachable as a four-minute mile. That’s super-human, and not me.’ Well, I’m here to tell you, yes. It could be you, and it can be. If you’re looking to get your own name in the record books, this is your chance. To be completely honest, many - probably most - streakers hold the same textbook overachiever characteristics as the stereotypical, serious runner. You know the one: goes for a quick run before breakfast, has a handwritten running log, works out during the lunch hour, a little speed work before bedtime, and viewed with equal parts admiration and jealousy by the running community. You know, a real runner. That’s what most streakers look like. They look a lot like Andy Fritz. Fritz, an Olympia, WA runner will run his 10th straight Bellingham Bay Marathon in September. And that’s only the start for Fritz. “I have 12 years in a row at the Capital City Marathon in Olympia, so I have a marathon streak in spring and fall, and I’m proud that I have been able to keep those going,” said Fritz. “This will be my 6th year pacing CCM and my second year organizing the pace team. I have run at least 12 marathons a year for seven or eight years in a row. This year’s CCM was my 141st marathon or ultra and my 390th race, including 102 5K races. So yes, I race a lot. Having goals and documenting the experience and numbers is part of what keeps me going.”

Clearly, Fritz is the prototypical high-achieving streaker. But there’s plenty of room in the streaking crowd for the rest of us. The wonderful thing about the streaking contingent is that it’s not homogeneous. There are a different breed of runners on the outskirts of the group. The edges. The ripples. Out there is where you’ll find David Burdick. Burdick has a marathon streak, as well. In fact, his streak is quite a bit longer than either marathon streak posted by Fritz, and that’s not the only difference. “I started this as a celebration of my birthday when a friend challenged me to run it,” said Burdick. “It was coming up in just a few weeks, and thus began the start of the no-train marathon.” And what is the this that Burdick is speaking of, you might ask? It’s the Portland Marathon. It’s the streak of Portland Marathons that Burdick started back in 1997. It’s a streak that’s now nineteen years long. And soon to be twenty once Burdick crosses the Portland Marathon finish line this October. “My goal is to run a no-train marathon every October to celebrate my birthday for as long as I can. It’s a great way to check one’s health,” said Burdick. “I get a lot of kudos from the racers as I wear a sign on my back that says, ‘Pass with Care. It’s My Birthday.’” Burdick is not your typical streaker. He doesn’t train for marathons or any other distance. He runs once a year. At the Portland Marathon. That’s it. “I normally had to walk the last few miles, as I ran too fast and didn’t have my food regime down. I also don’t train, and it took awhile to figure out how to run this better,” said Burdick. “I started out with a time of 3 hours and 45 minutes and then continued to run as fast as I could for many years. Only recently have I understood that pacing is a big advantage. And to slow down at the beginning.” Not many things could tie these two streakers together, but this can: neither Fritz nor Burdick want their streaks to have an expiration date. In fact, it seems very rare to find a streak runner with a set goal. No self-respecting streaker admits to having a goal of a streak with a set cutoff date of 20 years or 30 years. Instead, every single one wants to keep the streak going as long as they can. Perhaps the streak is the running experience that can bring groups together - the unifier. The streak can also sneak up on you, catching you unaware and slowly but surely transforming you into a streaker. “In 2007, the inaugural Bellingham Bay Marathon was my qualifying race to join the Marathon Maniacs; it fit nicely date-wise to make three marathons in 90 days,” said Andy Fritz. “My in-laws live in Bellingham, so that was a draw too. It is a nice getaway and excuse for us to visit

Andy Fritz Running Blog www.mummydust.blogspot.com

Marathon Maniacs Website www.marathonmaniacs.com

Bellingham Bay Marathon Legacy Athletes

them each year. But the race is terrific, too. It is a wonderful event that I look forward to each year. I did not plan to run each one, but once I did about five years and realized I had a streak going, it was in my nature to keep at it.” Streaks are often ended by the mundane events of everyday life: an out of town wedding of a son or daughter, a torn ligament in a pickup basketball game, or a business trip that can’t David Burdick will run his 20th Portland be put on hold. On the Marathon this October to celebrate his birthday. PHOTO: MarathonFoto other hand, the streak can help process the bad times. “Two years ago my brother died on the Tuesday before the race,” Fritz said. “The ceremony was on a Saturday in Portland and with the support of my family, we made it to Bellingham very late the night before the race. Running was good therapy that day.” Of course at times, the lure of the streak can be too strong. Fritz finds himself fighting off potential new streaks that pop up regularly. “I keep a running log but I intentionally do not run every day for fear of getting in on that streak,” said Fritz. “I do pile up at least 100 mile months. I once ran 93 consecutive months of over 100 miles per month.” Looking to start a streak of your own? If only there was some sort of group or organization, a collection of these running misfits we call streakers, it would be much simpler to keep track of them. Wait, there is: the aforementioned Marathon Maniacs is home to literally thousands of like-minded streakers. The Maniacs have been a Northwest institution since 2003. Founded and headquartered in Tacoma, WA but nationwide in participation, every distance runner is by now familiar with the Maniacs who are instantly recognizable in yellow and pink singlets. If you’re ready to start your own streak of any kind, this is a great place to begin — and to find other slightly strange runners just like yourself. If you’re more of a daily streaker, you can try the USRSA (The US Running Streak Association). Yes, that’s really a thing. It’s not surprising that many traditional Northwest races have web pages immortalizing streakers, perennials and legacy runners: the Bloomsday Run, the Bellingham Bay Marathon and the Portland Marathon, to name just a few. These races understand that the streaker is a mythical creature: a normal, average human specimen that has transcended the odds to become a legend. Every streak begins with the number one. Start your own legendary path today. •

www.bellinghambaymarathon.org/about/legacy-athletes

Bloomsday Run Perennials www.bloomsdayrun.org/results/perennials

US Running Streak Association www.runeveryday.com

About the Author Scott Lommers has been writing for Northwest fitness publications for more than ten years. Since running his first 5K in 1986, Scott has raced in all distances up to 50K in the past 30 years. A lifelong resident of Washington and Oregon, Scott and his family have lived in Corvallis since 2008.

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ORRC DUAL DUEL - 10MI TRACK RELAY, 10K SOLO & KID’S RUN; Kids, 10K, 10m; Portland, OR; www.orrc.net 8/4 FLEET FEET SPORTS PDX FIRST THURSDAY URBAN ADVENTURE RUN; 1-6m Adv Run; Portland, OR; www.fleetfeetpdx.com 8/6 12TH SHOC WALK & RUN 5K/10K FOR OVARIAN CANCER 1m, 5K, 10K; Gladstone, OR; www.shocfoundation.org 8/6 CRAWFISH CRAWL 5K, 10K & HALF MARATHON RUN/WALK; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Tualatin, OR; www.htcraceseries.com > 8/6 HAULIN ASPEN; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Bend, OR; www.haulinaspen.com 8/6 HUCKLEBERRY HALF & 10K/5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Welches, OR; www.huckleberryhalf.com 8/6 LACAMAS LAKE HALF MARATHON AND 5K; Kids, 5K, 13.1m; Camas, OR; www.fleetfeetpdx.com/races/lacamas-lake > 8/6 Race for the Homeless; Kids, 5K, 10K; Vancouver, WA; www.raceforthehomeless.org 8/7 PACIFIC CITY BEACH CHALLENGE Kids, 5K, 10K; Pacific City, OR; www.cedarcreekchildcarecenter.com/Partners.html 8/7 BRIDGE OF THE GODS HALF MARATHON AND 10K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Cascade Locks, OR; www.bridgeofthegodsrun.com 8/7 XTERRA PDX - EPIC OFF ROAD WEEKEND - HALF MARATHON / 10K / 5K; 5K, 10K; Hagg Lake, OR; www.xterrapdx.com 8/7 ESR First 5K; 5K; Redmond, WA; www.first-5k.com 8/9 Summer Eddy; 4m, 8m; Kenmore, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 8/11 Deschutes Brewery Twilight 5K; 5K; Bend, OR; www.superfitproductions.com 8/12 Lumaglow Fun Run; 5K; Lakewood, WA; www.4us.org 8/13 COSMO 7K / VANCOUVER - ALL LADIES RUN; 7K; Vancouver, WA; www.energyevents.com 8/13 HIGH STREET HUSTLE 8K 5K 1K; Kids, 5K, 8K; Salem, OR; www.activesalem.com/high-street-hustle 8/13 ORRC GARLIC FESTIVAL - 10K & 5K; 5K, 10K; North Plains, OR; www.orrc.net 8/13 5-k9 Fun Run; 5K; Everett, WA; www.everettwa.gov/641 8/13 Magnuson Series Summer Fitness Day; 5K, 10K, 15K, 13.1m; Seattle, WA; www.magnusonseries.org 8/14 Lake Union 10K; 10K; Seattle, WA; www.lakeunion10k.com 8/14 Timberline Mt Run; 7m; Timberline Lodge, Mt Hood, OR; www.timberlinetrail.com

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8/20 SEAN’S RUN FOR ARROAUTISM Sean’s Run is a 5K/10K Walk or Run and Half-marathon fun-run fundraiser for Autism Research and Resources of Oregon. Come run or walk with Sean! Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.seansrun.org 8/20 8/20 8/20 8/21 8/21 8/23 8/27 8/27 8/28 9/1 9/3 9/3 9/3 9/5 9/5 9/5

GIRLFRIENDS (FORMERLY HULA GIRL) 5K & 10K RUN/WALK; 5K, 10K; Vancouver, WA; www.whyracingevents.com > VALLEY OF THE TROLLS HALF-MARATHON, 10K, 5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Sequim, WA; www.aasportsltd.com/event/valley-of-the-trolls > Run With Love; 1m, 5K; Oregon City, OR; www.runsignup.com Beat Beethoven’s 5th 5K; 1m, 5K; Bend, OR; www.beatbeethoven5k.com The Groovy Run; Kids, 5K, 10K; Portland, OR; www.runsignup.com Interlaken Ice Cream Dash; 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com SEATTLE MARATHON 10K RACE; 10K; Seattle, WA; www.seattlemarathon.org Dog Park 5K; Kids, 5K; Ashland, OR; www.ashlandanytimefitness5k.com Alki Beach Run 5K; Kids, 5K; West Seattle, WA; www.alkibeachrun.com FLEET FEET SPORTS PDX FIRST THURSDAY URBAN ADVENTURE RUN; 1-6m Adv Run; Portland, OR; www.fleetfeetpdx.com SUNRIVER MARATHON FOR A CAUSE, 5K, KIDS RACE; Kids, 5K; Sunriver, OR; www.sunrivermarathon.com > Hardesty Hardcore; 5.5m, 14m; Lowell, OR; www.level32racing.com North County Road Run - 25K, 10K & 5K; 5K, 10K, 25K; Lynden, WA; www.northcountyroadrun.com ORRC GREENWAY TRAIL TRIAL - 5K & 10K; 5K, 10K; Beaverton, OR; www.orrc.net OVERLAKE MEDICAL CENTER LABOR DAY HALF; Kids, 5m, 13.1m; Redmond, WA; www.labordayrun.com Brews Cruise; 5K; Eugene, OR; www.level32racing.com

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GATEWAY TO THE GORGE HALF MARATHON - 5K & 8MI; 5K, 8m, 13.1m; Troutdale, OR; www.4theirlives.com > LAKE CHELAN SHORE TO SHORE MARATHON, HALF MARATHON AND 10K; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Manson, WA; www.lakechelanmarathon.com Beaverton Parade Run (formerly the Beaverton Fun Run); 5K; Beaverton, OR; www.beavertonparaderun.org Smokechaser 30K; 5m, 15m, 30K; Priest Lake, ID; www.priestlakerace.com BEND BIGFOOT RUN; 5K, 10K (road & trail option); Bend, OR; www.centraloregonrunningklub.org SURVIVE THE BURN; Kids, 5K, 10K; Salem, OR; www.survivetheburn.org > BRIDGE OF THE GODDESS HALF MARATHON & 10K; 10K, 13.1m; Cascade Locks, OR; www.runwithpaula.com COSMO 7K / BEND - ALL LADIES RUN; 7K; Bend, OR; www.energyevents.com OKTOBERFEST ROAD RACE 5K/10K AND HALF MARATHON; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Mount Angel, OR; www.oktoberfestroadrace.com 12TH ANNUAL WALK, ROLL ‘N’ RUN FOR UCP; 5K, 8K; Portland, OR; www.walkrollnrun.org Prefontaine Memorial Run; 5K, 10K; Coos Bay, OR; www.prefontainerun.com THE PROVIDENCE ROGUE RUN; Kids, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Medford, OR; www.theroguerun.com 4th Annual Crush Cancer 5K/10K Fun Run; 5K, 10K; Terrebonne, OR; www.faithhopeandcharityevents.com/crushcancerrun DARK SIDE MOUNTAIN BIKING, TRAIL RUNNING AND HIKING FESTIVAL; 5m; Wenatchee, WA; www.darksidefestival.com FITONE 5K FAMILY RUN, WALK & STROLL / 10K / HALF MARATHON / EXPO; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Boise, ID; www.fitoneboise.org HAPPY GIRLS RUN SPOKANE - HALF MARATHON, 10K & 5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Spokane, WA; www.happygirlsrun.com ORRC BEST DAM RUN - 10K RUN & WALK; 10K; Estacada, OR; www.orrc.net Bite of Broadview 5K Fun Run / Walk; 5K; Seattle, WA; www.biteofbroadview.com/5k-fun-run Longview Recreation’s Moonlight Run; 5K; Longview, WA; www.mylongview.com Magnuson Series Family Fitness Day; 5K, 10K, 15K; Seattle, WA; www.magnusonseries.org BELLINGHAM BAY MARATHON; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Bellingham, WA; www.bellinghambaymarathon.org CHAMPOEG PARK HALF MARATHON, 5 MILER & DUATHLON; 5m, 13.1m; St Paul, OR; www.energyevents.com > COUNTRY GIRL HALF MARATHON; Kids, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com > Multnomah Falls Trail Run; 5.6m; Corbett, OR; www.portlandrunner.com End of Summer Run; 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com REED COLLEGE 5K; 5K; Portland, OR; www.reed.edu/5k > Cause + Event Portland 5K Walk, 5K and 10K Run; 5K, 10K; Portland, OR; www.causeandeventportland.com Issaquah Run With The Fishes; Kids, 5K; Issaquah, WA; www.issaquahrun.com COSMO 7K / KIRKLAND - ALL LADIES RUN; 7K; Kirkland, WA; www.energyevents.com PORTLAND MARATHON & PORTLAND MARATHON HALF Kids, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Portland, OR; www.portlandmarathon.org HAYDEN LAKE MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, AND 10K; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Hayden, ID; www.haydenlakemarathon.org LEAVENWORTH OKTOBERFEST TRAIL RUNS; 8K, 10m; Leavenworth, WA; www.runwenatchee.com MOLALLA RIVER TRAIL RACE - RUN MOLALLA SERIES RACE #3; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; www.molallarunningclub.com/molalla-river-trail-race ORRC BLUE LAKE RUNS - 15K, 5K & KID’S RUN; Kids, 5K, 15K; Fairview, OR; www.orrc.net Run with the Kokanee; 5K, 10K; Sammamish, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 10TH GIRLFRIENDS RUN FOR A CURE QUARTER & HALF MARATHON; 10K, 13.1m; Vancouver, WA; www.whyracingevents.com > GREAT COLUMBIA CROSSING 10K RUN / WALK; 10K; Astoria, OR; www.greatcolumbiacrossing.com HUMBOLDT REDWOODS MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K; 5K, 13.1, 26.2m; Weott, CA; www.redwoodsmarathon.org Harvest Hustle 5K, 1K, and Kids’ Dash; Kids, 5K; Portland, OR; www.harvesthustle5k.org CRUSH RUN; 5K, 10K; Walla Walla, WA; www.chs-wa.org > RUN LIKE HELL HALF MARATHON!; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com > RUN2SURVIVE 5K; 5K; Fairview, OR; www.energyevents.com THE BEND ZOMBIE RUN; 5K; Bend, OR; www.bendzombierun.com 4th Annual Monster Dash; 1m, 5K, 10K; Bend, OR; www.fleetfeetbend.com Pumpkin Pi Run; 5K; Longview, WA; www.mylongview.com

10/30 SCARY RUN 5K & 10K Wear Halloween costumes and run “scared” from ghouls, zombies, monsters and freaks you’ll be sure to run fast! It’ll be a Monster DASH! Bwahaha! 5K, 10K; Vancouver, WA; www.whyracingevents.com >

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10/30 Run Scared 5K; 5K; Seattle, WA; www.runscared5k.com 11/5 HAPPY GIRLS RUN SISTERS - TRAIL HALF MARATHON & ROAD 5K; 5K, 13.1m; Sisters, OR; www.happygirlsrun.com 11/5 PUDDLE JUMP 5K/10K RUN/WALK/STROLL; Kids, 5K, 10K; Lacey, WA; www.parcfoundation.org 11/5 VETERANS DAY 5K, 10K, AND HALF MARATHON; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; West Linn, OR; www.htcraceseries.com > 11/5 Carkeek Cooler; 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 11/6 Autumn Trails Eugene; 10m; Eugene, OR; www.level32racing.com 11/12 COLUMBIA CLASSIC; 1m, 10m; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org 11/12 MUSTACHE DACHE 5K / PORTLAND; 5K; Beaverton, OR; www.energyevents.com > 11/12 Columbia River Classic 10mi/2mi Fun Run; Kids, 2m, 10m; Richland, WA; www.facebook.com/ColumbiaRiverClassic 11/12 Redmond Poultry Predictor; 5K; Redmond, WA; www.redmond.gov/races 11/19 Ravenna Refresher; 8K, 4K, 8K, 12K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 11/20 EWEB RUN TO STAY WARM; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13,1m; Eugene, OR; www.eweb.org/runtostaywarm 11/22 Civil War Rivalry Clash 5K, 10K & Tailgate; 5K, 10K; Portland, OR; www.rivalryclash.com 11/23 TURKEY TROT; Kids, 5K; Portland, OR; www.htcraceseries.com > 11/24 OREGON MID VALLEY ROAD RACE; Kids, 2.5mW, 3.75m, 5.2m; Albany, OR; www.omroadrace.org > 11/24 ORRC/COLUMBIA BANK TURKEY TROT AT THE ZOO; 4m; Portland, OR; www.orrc.net 11/24 TOFURKY TROT PASADENA/ROSE BOWL; 5K; Pasadena, CA; www.tofurky.com/trot 11/24 TOFURKY TROT PORTLAND; 5K; Portland, OR; www.tofurky.com/trot 11/24 TURKEY DAY 5K AND 5 MILE RUN; 5K, 5m; Redmond, WA; www.finishstrongevents.com 11/24 TURKEY ON THE RUN; Kids, 5K, 12K; Wenatchee, WA; www.runwenatchee.com 11/24 Corvallis Turkey Trot; Kids, 5K, 10K; Corvallis, OR; www.corvallisturkeytrot.com 11/24 Oregon Turkeython; 5K, 10K; Tualatin, OR; www.turkeython.com 11/24 Tacoma City Turkey Trot; Kids, 5K; Tacoma, WA; www.tacomacityturkeytrot.com 11/24 Turkey Trot - Eugene; 4m, 2m; Eugene, OR; www.eclecticedgeracing.com 11/27 HOT BUTTERED RUN HALF MARATHON, 5K & KIDS KANDY KANE RACE; Kids, 5K, 12K, 13.1m; Vancouver, WA; www.energyevents.com > 12/3 UGLY SWEATER CHRISTMAS RUN 5K, 10K; Ridgefield, WA; www.runridgefield.com 12/3 25TH ANNUAL BEND JINGLE BELL RUN/WALK FOR ARTHRITIS; Kids, 5K; Bend, OR; www.bendjinglebellrun.org 12/3 MUSTACHE DACHE CORVALLIS; KIDS, 5K; Corvallis, OR; www.mustachedache.com/corvallis 12/3 REINDEER RUN; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; St. Helens, OR; www.crfoursquare.com/reindeerrun 12/3 WINTER SUN 10K; 10K; Moab, UT; www.moabhalfmarathon.com 12/3 Jingle Bells Run; Kids, 5K, 8K, 12K; Eugene, OR; www.level32racing.com 12/3 Shellburg Falls Trail Run; 5m; Lyons, OR; www.runwildadventures.com 12/4 10TH ANNUAL PORTLAND JINGLE BELL RUN/WALK FOR ARTHRITIS; Kids, 5K; Portland, OR; www.portlandjinglebellrun.org 12/4 K-9 CANDY CANE 5K RUN AND WALK; Kids, 5K; Renton, WA; www.buduracing.com 12/11 HOLIDAY HALF & 5K - PORTLAND; 5K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.foottraffic.us/holiday > 12/17 Seward Solstice; 4.2m, 10K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com

12/31 THE FIRST RUN & WALK Start your New Year right with an energizing 5K or 10K Run/ Walk at Midnight on New Year’s Eve along the scenic waterfront in Downtown Portland! 5K, 10K; Portland, OR; www.aasportsltd.com/firstrun > 5/7/17 EUGENE MARATHON Kids, 5K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Hayward Field, Eugene, OR www.eugenemarathon.com

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Elkhorn Relay; 100m, 204m Relay; La Grande, OR; www.doomsdayracing.org 8/13 Twilight Dragon Relay; Relay; McCall, ID; www.onedayrelayseries.com 8/19 Grand Teton Relay; Relay; Ashton, ID; www.grandtetonrelay.com 8/26 SPOKANE TO SANDPOINT RELAY Relay; Spokane, WA; www.spokanetosandpoint.com 8/26 HOOD TO COAST / PORTLAND TO COAST RELAY; Relay; Mt. Hood, OR; www.hoodtocoastrelay.com > 9/10 San Juan Island Relay; Relay; Friday Harbor, WA; www.onedayrelayseries.com 9/18 GORGEOUS RELAY; Relay; Wyeth, OR; www.gorgeousrelay.com 10/22 Six Foot Trail Relay; Relay; Orcas Island WA, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 11/1 HOOD TO COAST CHINA; Relay; China, OR; www.htcraceseries.com

HALF MARATHONS/ MARATHONS/ULTRAS 8/6 HUCKLEBERRY HALF & 10K/5K The Huckleberry Half takes place in the Mt. Hood National Forest. Runners are treated to views of the Salmon River and lush Douglas Firs overhead.

9/4 KELOWNA WINE COUNTRY HALF MARATHON & RELAY Explore the Okanagan Valley’s wine country in British Columbia. Great course with amazing vistas of the lake in this outdoor paradise. Produced by Destination Races. 13.1m, Relay; Kelowna, BC; www.destinationraces.com/runbc 9/4

5K, 10K, 13.1m; Welches, OR; www.huckleberryhalf.com

9/5 OVERLAKE MEDICAL CENTER LABOR DAY HALF

8/6 LACAMAS LAKE HALF MARATHON AND 5K The beautiful and quaint downtown provides the perfect setting for the start and finish of this event. This is one of the most beautiful half marathon courses in the region. Kids, 5K, 13.1m, 13.1m; Camas, WA; www.fleetfeetpdx.com/races/lacamas-lake > CRAWFISH CRAWL 5K, 10K & HALF MARATHON RUN/WALK; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Tualatin, OR; www.htcraceseries.com > HAULIN ASPEN; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Bend, OR; www.haulinaspen.com

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8/7 BRIDGE OF THE GODS HALF MARATHON AND 10K Exciting summer Half Marathon & 10K in the Scenic Columbia Gorge that runs over the Historic Bridge of the Gods and finishes on Thunder Island.

One of the flattest courses in Washington, all half marathon finishers will receive a finisher medal and all participants will receive a commemorative 1/4 zip pullover. Kids, 5m, 13.1m, Kids; Redmond, WA; www.labordayrun.com 9/10 9/10 9/10 9/10 9/11 9/11 9/11 9/12

5K, 10K, 13.1m; Cascade Locks, OR; www.bridgeofthegodsrun.com 8/7

XTERRA PDX - EPIC OFF ROAD WEEKEND - HALF MARATHON / 10K / 5K; 13.1m; Hagg Lake, OR; www.xterrapdx.com

8/13 OREGON WINE COUNTRY HALF MARATHON & RELAY Enjoy beautiful scenery, great weather, sunrise start, and our trademark Wine and Music Festival in the heart of the Willamette Valley. Produced by Destination Races. 13.1m, Relay; Willamette Valley, OR; www.destinationraces.com/runoregon 8/13 8/13 8/13 8/18 8/20 8/20 8/21 8/27 9/3 9/3 9/3

Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series Race #4; 5K, 14.5m, 26.2m; Newcastle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Magnuson Series Summer Fitness Day; 5K, 10K, 15K, 13.1m; Seattle, WA; www.magnusonseries.org Run 4US; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Lakewood, WA; www.4us.org Standhope 60K/25K; 25K, 60K; Ketchum, ID; standhope.runwildidaho.com VALLEY OF THE TROLLS HALF-MARATHON, 10K, 5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Sequim, WA; www.aasportsltd.com/event/valley-of-the-trolls > Monkey Face Half; 4m, 13.1m; Terrebonne, OR; www.pinkbuffaloracing.com The Beats Half Marathon; 13.1m; Woodinville, WA; www.thebeatsrun.com Summer Blast @ Redmond Watershed; 5m, 10m, 13.1m, 26.2m; Redmond, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Dash Point State Park Trail Run; 10K, 13.1m; Federal Way, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com Hero-Up Half-Marathon & 5K; Kids, 5K, 13.1m, 13.1m; Tigard, OR; www.hero-up.org Volcanic 50; 50K; Cougar, WA; www.gobeyondracing.com

SUNRIVER MARATHON FOR A CAUSE, MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Sunriver, OR; www.sunrivermarathon.com >

GATEWAY TO THE GORGE HALF MARATHON - 5K & 8MI; 5K, 8m, 13.1m; Troutdale, OR; www.4theirlives.com > LAKE CHELAN SHORE TO SHORE MARATHON, HALF-MARATHON AND 10K; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Manson, WA; www.lakechelanmarathon.com Kickin Assphault Half Marathon & 10K; 10K, 13.1m; Great Falls, MT; www.kickinassphaulthalf.com The Oregon Fall Half Marathon; 5K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Forest Grove, OR; www.theoregonmarathon.com Bozeman Marathon and Half Marathon; 13.1m, 26.2m; Bozeman, MT; www.bozemanmarathon.com Lake of Woods 1/2 Marathon; 5K, 13.1m; Lake of the Woods, OR; www.lakeofthewoodstri.com Moscow Mountain Madness; 5m, 13.1m, 50K; Moscow, ID; www.palouseroadrunners.org Cedar River Trail Run; 5m, 13.1m; Ravensdale, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com

9/17 WOODINVILLE WINE COUNTRY HALF MARATHON & RELAY Scenic riverside course starting at Chateau Ste. Michelle winery. Finish in Redmond for the celebratory Wine + Beer and Music Festival. Produced by Destination Races. 13.1m, Relay; Woodinville, WA; www.destinationraces.com/runwoodinville 9/17 CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN SKY MARATHON 26m; Crystal Mountain, WA; www.seattlerunningclub.org/Events/WRLLC/CrystalMountainSkyMarathon 9/17 OKTOBERFEST ROAD RACE 5K/10K AND HALF MARATHON; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Mount Angel, OR; www.oktoberfestroadrace.com 9/17 GOAT Run; 13.1m, 26.2m; Port Angeles, WA; www.greatoatrun.org 9/17 Paradise Valley Trail Run; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Woodinville, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 9/18 THE PROVIDENCE ROGUE RUN Kids, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Medford, OR; www.theroguerun.com 9/18 Albany Half Marathon; 13.1m; Albany, OR; www.albanyhalfmarathon.org 9/18 Boring Marathon, Half-Boring Half, Ultra Boring Ultra, Relay and 5K; 5K, 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K, Relay; Boring/Gresham, OR; www.boringmarathon.com

9/23 GOLDEN ULTRA Join us for a three-day stage running race in the Rockies! Register solo, as a team or for any stage. Distances from 3km-60km.

FITONE 5K FAMILY RUN, WALK & STROLL / 10K / HALF MARATHON / EXPO; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Boise, ID; www.fitoneboise.org 9/24 HAPPY GIRLS RUN SPOKANE - HALF MARATHON, 10K & 5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Spokane, WA; www.happygirlsrun.com 9/24 INDIAN SUMMER HALF-MARATHON; 5K, 13.1m; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org 9/24 Mountain Lakes 100; 100m; Detroit, OR; www.gobeyondracing.com 9/24 Priest Lake 50K, Marathon, Half-Marathon, 25K; 13.1m, 25K, 26.2m, 50K; Priest Lake, ID; www.priestlakerace.com 9/24 Quilcene Half-Marathon, 10K and 5K Runs; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Quilcene, WA; www.quilcenehalfmarathon.com 9/24 Tehaleh Trail Run; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Bonney Lake, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com 9/25 BELLINGHAM BAY MARATHON 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Bellingham, WA; www.bellinghambaymarathon.org 9/25 CHAMPOEG PARK HALF MARATHON, 5 MILER & DUATHLON; 5m, 13.1m; St Paul, OR; www.energyevents.com > 9/25 COUNTRY GIRL HALF MARATHON; Kids, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com > 9/25 Oasis Rock ‘n’ Roll Montreal Marathon & 1/2 Marathon; 13.1m, 26.2m; Montreal, BC; runrocknroll.competitor.com/montreal 10/1 LEAVENWORTH OKTOBERFEST MARATHON AND HALF-MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Leavenworth, WA; www.teddriven.com/leavenworth-marathon 10/8 Defiance 50K, 30K, 15K; 15K, 30K, 50K; Tacoma, WA; www.defiance50k.com 10/8 Harvest Half & 10K; 10K, 13.1m; Kenmore, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 9/24

10/9 CITY OF TREES MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON The City Of Trees Marathon is not only flat fast and beautiful, but the Boston Qualifier course travels along the tree lined Boise River. 13.1m, 26.2m; Boise, ID; www.cityoftreesmarathon.com 10/9 10/9 10/9 10/9 10/15 10/15 10/15 10/15 10/15 10/15

PORTLAND MARATHON & PORTLAND MARATHON HALF Kids, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Portland, OR; www.portlandmarathon.org WALLA WALLA HALF MARATHON; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Walla Walla, WA; www.wwmultisports.com > GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon; 8K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Victoria, BC; www.runvictoriamarathon.com Snohomish River Run Half Marathon & 10K; 10K, 13.1m; Everett, WA; www.snohomishriverrun.com HAYDEN LAKE MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, AND 10K; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Hayden, ID; www.haydenlakemarathon.org MOLALLA RIVER TRAIL RACE - RUN MOLALLA SERIES RACE #3; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; www.molallarunningclub.com/molalla-river-trail-race NEWPORT BAY TO BREWS HALF/10K; 10K, 13.1m; Newport, OR; www.runwithpaula.com Chocolate Chip Cookie 50K Trail Run; 50K; Spokane, WA; www.ccc50k.com Elk King’s 25K/50K; 15m, 50K; Tillamook, OR; www.gobeyondracing.com Fort Steilacoom Trail Run; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K; Lakewood, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com

10/16 10TH GIRLFRIENDS RUN FOR A CURE QUARTER & HALF MARATHON Girlfriends has raised nearly $400,000! Designed specifically for women, beautiful half or quarter marathon, chocolates, massages, cupcakes, Firemen at Finish! Kick breast cancer and be inspired! 10K, 13.1m; Vancouver, WA; www.whyracingevents.com >

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5K, 10K, 20K, 13.1m, 20m, 50K, 50m, Relay; Golden, BC; www.goldenultra.com August/September 2016 racecenter.com

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10/16 HUMBOLDT REDWOODS MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K This spectacular course in Humboldt Redwoods State Park runs along the beautiful Avenue of the Giants, home to the world’s tallest trees. Paved, shaded and fast!

10/29 HEALDSBURG WINE COUNTRY HALF MARATHON & 5K Halloween and wine harvest themed race running through the scenic Alexander and Dry Creek Valleys with autumn-colored vineyards. Wine & Music Festival with costume contest. Produced by Destination Races.

5K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Weott, CA; www.redwoodsmarathon.org 10/16 SD’s Down and Dirty Half & 10K; 10K, 13.1m; Bend, OR; www.superfitproductions.com 10/22 ROCK ‘N’ ROLL VANCOUVER 1/2 MARATHON & 10K; 10K (Sat 10/22), 13.1m (Sun 10/23); Vancouver, BC; www.runrocknroll.com/vancouver

10/23 COLUMBIA GORGE MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON Beautiful fall run that showcases the Scenic Columbia Gorge at peak of fall colors making it one of the most scenic runs in the country! 13.1m, 26.2m; Hood River, OR; www.columbiagorgemarathon.com 10/23 RUN LIKE HELL HALF MARATHON!; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com > 10/23 THE OTHER HALF; 13.1m; Moab, UT; www.moabhalfmarathon.com

11/20 EWEB RUN TO STAY WARM Half marathon, 10K, and 5K along the beautiful Willamette River in Eugene, OR. Flat, fast course fun for elite and novice runners and walkers alike.

5K, 13.1m; Healdsburg, CA; www.destinationraces.com/runhb 10/29 ORRC AUTUMN LEAVES 50/50 - 50MI & 50K ULTRA RUNS; 50K, 50m; St. Paul, OR; www.orrc.net 10/30 TRI-CITIES MARATHON AND MARATHON RELAY; 26.2m, Relay; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org 10/30 Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series Race #5; 14.1m, 26.2m, 50K; Newcastle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 11/5 HAPPY GIRLS RUN SISTERS - TRAIL HALF MARATHON & ROAD 5K; 5K, 13.1m; Sisters, OR; www.happygirlsrun.com 11/5 SILVER FALLS TRAIL 50K ULTRA, MARATHON AND 7 MILE; 7m, 26.2m, 50K; Silverton, OR; www.silverfallsmarathon.com 11/5 VETERANS DAY 5K, 10K, AND HALF MARATHON; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; West Linn, OR; www.htcraceseries.com > 11/5 ZEITGEIST HALF MARATHON; 13.1m; Boise, ID; www.zhalfmarathon.com > 11/6 SILVER FALLS TRAIL HALF MARATHON; 13.1m; Silverton, OR; www.silverfallsmarathon.com 11/12 Run for Miles 5K & Half Marathon; 5K, 13.1m; Bonney Lake, WA; www.databarevents.com 11/13 HALF MARATHON ON MONTEREY BAY 3K, 5K, 13.1m; Monterey, CA; www.bigsurhalfmarathon.org 11/19 Grand Ridge Trail Run; 5m, 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K; Issaquah, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com

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Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Eugene, OR; www.eweb.org/runtostaywarm 11/22 HELL OF THE NORTHWEST TRAIL RUN; 10K, 13.1m; Monroe, OR; www.oregontrailruns.com 11/27 AMICA INSURANCE SEATTLE MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Seattle, WA; www.seattlemarathon.org

12/3 REINDEER RUN Enjoy refreshments before and after, special gift for finishers, free massage, half marathoners receive a custom medal and there is a costume contest! 5K, 10K, 13.1m; St. Helens, OR; www.crfoursquare.com/reindeerrun 12/3

Redmond Reindeer Romp; 5m, 13.1m; Redmond, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 12/4 CALIFORNIA INTERNATIONAL MARATHON; 26.2m Solo/Relay; Sacramento, CA; www.runcim.org 12/10 Frozen Trail Runfest; 5K, 15m, 50K; Eugene, OR; www.level32racing.com 12/11 HOLIDAY HALF & 5K - PORTLAND; 5K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.foottraffic.us/holiday > 12/17 Eugene Holiday Half Marathon & Hustle 10K/5K; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Eugene, OR; www.eugeneholidayhalf.com

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5/7/17 EUGENE MARATHON Kids, 5K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Hayward Field, Eugene, OR www.eugenemarathon.com

TRIATHLONS/DUATHLONS 8/6 XTERRA PDX - EPIC OFF ROAD WEEKEND - TRI/SPRINT/DU XTERRA Portland is the premier off road trail racing experience that the Pacific Northwest has to offer, challenging athletes from around the world. Kids Tri, Off Road Sprint Tri, Off Road Olympic Tri; Hagg Lake, OR; www.xterrapdx.com 8/6 8/7 8/12

LAKE TYE TRIATHLON Youth Tri, Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Monroe, WA; www.laketyetriathlon.com Bellingham Youth Triathlon; Kids, Sprint Tri, Kids Tri; Bellingham, WA; www.cob.org/races EMMETT’S MOST EXCELLENT KIDS TRIATHLON; Kids Tri; Emmett, ID; www.emmetttriathlons.com

8/13 EMMETT’S MOST EXCELLENT TRIATHLON Come join us for the 15th Annual Emmett’s Most Excellent Triathlons in Downtown Emmett, Idaho; just 30 miles from Boise! USAT Sanctioned, Cash Prizes. Fri: Kids Tri; Sat: Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Olympic Aquabike; Emmett, ID; www.emmetttriathlons.com 8/13 8/13

LAKE MERIDIAN TRIATHLON - AUGUST; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Kent, WA; www.lakemeridiantri.com Coeur d’Alene Triathlon & Duathlon; Olympic Tri; Coeur d’Alene, ID; www.cdatriathlon.com

8/19-8/21 COLUMBIA RIVER TRIATHLON & FITNESS FESTIVAL Weekend Tri & Fitness Festival along the beautiful Columbia River with Short & Olympic Distance Tri, Du & Aquabike PLUS 5K & 10K Runs and scenic Bike rides. Kids Tri, too! Fri: Kids Tri; Sat (women-only): Sprint Tri, Sprint Du, Sprint Aquabike, 5K, 10K; Sun (co-ed): Sprint Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Tri, Olympic Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Aquabike; Vancouver, WA; www.whyracingevents.com > 8/19

AQUAMAN DUATHLON; Sprint Aquathlon; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org

8/20 GIRLFRIENDS (FORMERLY WAHINE) ALL WOMEN’S TRI & DU, 5K & 10K It’s a day of racing for the ladies! Sprint Tri, Du & NEW Aquabike, plus 5K & 10K run/walk! Come compete and celebrate with your best girlfriends, sisters, mothers...! 5K, 10K, Sprint Tri, Sprint Du, Sprint Aquabike; Vancouver, WA; www.whyracingevents.com > 8/20 8/21 8/27 9/3 9/3

TITANIUM MAN JUNIOR TRIATHLON; Kids Tri, Youth Tri; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org CRESCENT CITY TRIATHLON; Sprint (pool) Tri, Sprint Du; Crescent City, CA; www.crescentcitytriathlon.com > Priest Lake Triathlon and MTB Sprint Tri; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Priest Lake, ID; www.priestlakerace.com BONNEY LAKE TRIATHLON (OLYMPIC AND SPRINT); Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Bonney Lake, WA; www.buduracing.com TITANIUM MAN TRIATHLON; Olympic Tri; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org

9/10 ALUMINUM MAN TRIATHLON The mighty Columbia River and the natural beauty of the Gorge are the backdrop for this scenic triathlon and duathlon set in September each year. Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Olympic Du; The Dalles, OR; www.aasportsltd.com/event/aluminum-man-tri > 9/10

MAC DASH Kids Tri, Youth Tri, Sprint (pool) Tri; Madras, OR; www.macdash.org

BEST IN THE WEST TRIATHLON FESTIVAL; Sprint Tri, Long Tri; Sweet Home, OR; www.bestinthewestevents.com 9/10 BLACK DIAMOND TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Long Tri; Enumclaw, WA; www.blackdiamondtri.com 9/10 LAKE STEVENS TRIATHLON (OLYMPIC AND SPRINT); Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Lake Stevens, WA; www.buduracing.com 9/10 Lake of the Woods Tri-Sport Weekend; 5K, 13.1m, Kids Tri, Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Olympic Du; Klamath Falls, OR; www.roguevalleyracegroup.com 9/11 BEST IN THE WEST TRIATHLON FESTIVAL; Kids Tri, Youth Tri, Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Sweet Home, OR; www.bestinthewestevents.com 9/18 THE PORTLAND TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Portland, OR; www.portlandtri.com 9/18 Cultus Lake Triathlon; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Cultus Lake, BC; www.dynamicraceevents.com 9/24 2016 Methow Valley Off-Road Duathlon; Off Road Du, MtB; Winthrop, WA; methowduathlon.blogspot.com 9/24 Magnuson Series Family Fitness Day; Sprint Du; Seattle, WA; www.magnusonseries.org 9/25 CHAMPOEG PARK HALF MARATHON, 5 MILER & DUATHLON; Sprint Du; St Paul, OR; www.energyevents.com > 10/8 Kingsley Field Duathlon; Kids, 5K, 10K, Sprint Du; Klamath Falls, OR; www.kingsleyfieldduathlon.com 10/16 OSU BEAVER FEVER Sprint (pool) Tri, Sprint Du; Philomath, OR; www.osubeaverfever.com 9/10

MUD/OBSTACLE/MULTI-SPORT/ ADVENTURE RACES 8/6 CAPITOL TO BAY RELAY Formerly the Olympia Traverse, this 5-leg Adventure Relay includes Mountain Biking, Road Biking, Paddling, Running, with a final Team Trek to the Olympia Brewfest Finishline. Multi-sport, Relay; Olympia, WA; www.capitoltobayrelay.com 8/6 9/10 9/10 9/17 9/24 9/24 9/24 9/24 9/24 9/25 10/1 10/8

WILLAMETTE RIVER RELAY; Multi-sport, Relay; Albany, OR; www.riverrelay.com THE INFERNO; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m, Mud/Obstacle; Salem, OR; www.racetheinferno.com Bend AR; Adv Race; Bend, OR; www.bendracing.com/bend-ar VITAL CHOICE BELLINGHAM TRAVERSE; Multi-sport, Relay; Bellingham, WA; www.bellinghamtraverse.com SPARTAN BEAST AT SUN PEAKS RESORT 13.1m, Mud/Obstacle; Sun Peaks Resort, BC; www.spartanrace.ca SPARTAN ULTRA BEAST AT SUN PEAKS RESORT 26.2m, Mud/Obstacle; Sun Peaks Resort, BC; www.spartanrace.ca ISLAND QUEST AR; Adv Race; Roche Harbor, WA; www.questadventureraces.com The Atmosphere Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race; Adv Race; Cumberland, BC; www.mindovermountain.com The Big Hurt; Multi-sport, Relay; Port Angeles, WA; www.bighurtpa.com SPARTAN SPRINT AT SUN PEAKS RESORT 5K, Mud/Obstacle; Sun Peaks Resort, BC; www.spartanrace.ca MUD, SWEAT & BEERS 5K OBSTACLE RUN; 5K Obstacle Run; Woodburn, OR; www.woodburnrotary.org > Detroit Lake Mud Run; 1m, 10K, Mud/Obstacle; Detroit Lake, OR; www.runwildadventures.com

CYCLING SERIES 8/6 8/14 8/20 8/27

Franz Bakery Criterium; Criterium; Portland, OR; www.obra.org Vancouver Criterium; Criterium; Vancouver, WA; www.obra.org Ochoco Gravel Roubaix; Road; Prineville, OR; www.obra.org Capitol Forest 50/100 Mile Mountain Bike Race; 50m, 100m MtB; Olympia, WA; www.nwepicseries.com 9/3 GP: David Douglas CX; Cyclocross; Vancouver, WA; www.cyclocross.gp 9/10 OREGON 12/24; MtB Relay; Bend, OR; www.oregonmtb24.com 9/10 OREGON 24; 24hr MtB; Bend, OR; www.oregonmtb24.com 9/10 GP: Het Meer CX; Cyclocross; Vancouver, WA; www.cyclocross.gp 9/11 Corn Cross; Cyclocross; Boring, OR; www.obra.org 9/17 GP: Zaaldercross; Cyclocross; Brush Prairie, WA; www.cyclocross.gp 9/18 Kruger’s Kermesse CX Farm Crit; Cyclocross; Portland, OR; www.obra.org 9/24 GP: Ninkrossi; Cyclocross; Washougal, WA; www.cyclocross.gp 9/25 Battle at Barlow; Cyclocross; Gresham, OR; www.obra.org 10/1 GP: Heiser Farms CX; Cyclocross; Dayton, OR; www.cyclocross.gp 10/2 CROSS ON THE MOUNTAIN @ COOPER SPUR; Cyclocross; Mt Hood, OR; www.obra.org 10/8 CROSS CRUSADE; 2 Day, Cyclocross; Location TBD, OR; www.crosscrusade.com 10/15 CROSS CRUSADE; 2 Day, Cyclocross; Location TBD, OR; www.crosscrusade.com 10/22 CrossWord CX Challenge p/b Western Bike Works; Cyclocross; Canby, OR; www.obra.org 10/23 Washougal CX; Cyclocross; Washougal, WA; www.obra.org

10/29 CROSS CRUSADE; 2 Day, Cyclocross; Location TBD, OR; www.crosscrusade.com 10/29 Crosstoberfest; Cyclocross; Lake Oswego, OR; www.obra.org 11/5 Pedalers at the Poor Farm CX; Cyclocross; Troutdale, OR; www.obra.org 11/6 CROSS CRUSADE; Cyclocross; Location TBD, OR; www.crosscrusade.com 11/16 CROSS CRUSADE; Cyclocross; Location TBD, OR; www.crosscrusade.com

CYCLING TOURS/RIDES 8/6 8/12 8/14 9/10 9/17 9/17 9/24 9/24 10/1

PORTLAND CENTURY; Bike Tour; Portland, OR; www.portlandcentury.com Obliteride; Bike Tour; Seattle, WA; www.obliteride.org Providence Bridge Pedal and Stride; Bike Tour; Portland, OR; www.bridgepedal.com Bike MS: Deception Pass Classic; 20m, 50m, 100m MtB; Mount Vernon, WA; www.bikems.org CYCLE THE LAKES; Bike Tour; Cottage Grove, OR; www.cyclethelakes.org Ride Around the Sound; Bike Tour; Seattle, WA; action.lung.org DARK SIDE MOUNTAIN BIKING, TRAIL RUNNING AND HIKING FESTIVAL; MtB; Wenatchee, WA; www.darksidefestival.com OREGON COAST GRAVEL EPIC; Gravel Ride; Waldport, OR; www.oregontriplecrown.com THE KETTLE METTLE Gravel Ride; Penticton / Kelowna, BC; www.kettlemettle.ca

SWIMMING/XC SKIING/ CLINICS/EXPOS/OTHER 8/14 8/27 8/27 9/10 9/10 9/17

The Coeur d’Alene Crossing; 2.4m Open Water Swim; Coeur d’Alene, ID; www.cdacrossing.com Nanaimo Ocean Swim; Swimming; Nanaimo, BC; www.viendurance.net Newcastle SUP Race; Stand Up Paddle Board Race; Nanaimo, BC; www.viendurance.net COLUMBIA CROSSING SWIM; Open Water Swim; Pasco, WA; www.3rrr.org SWIM ACROSS AMERICA - SEATTLE; .5m, 1m, 2.4m Open Water Swim; Mercer Island, WA; www.swimacrossamerica.org > LAST GASP OF SUMMER; Swimming; SeaTac, WA; www.lastgaspofsummer.com

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