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INSIDE Forging Athletes at the Steens Mountain Running Camp

JUNE JULY 2015

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FOR SUMMER Dial your nutrition for your best season ever

Destination: Boise, Idaho Race to the Party Oregon’s Stephanie Howe en route to winning this year’s prestigious Western States 100-mile Endurance Run in June.

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Table of Contents

FEATURES DESTINATION:

DESTINATION: BOISE, IDAHO

Shannah Werner

RACE TO THE PARTY

Scott Lommers

DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS 8

FROM THE EDITOR

BRIEFS

20 FUEL

Stephanie Howe, MS

22 MAXIMUS

Max King

THE DIRT

Jeff Browning

EVENT CALENDAR

ON THE COVER: Ashland’s Hal Koerner hits the dirt during last summer’s Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc in France. A sizable list of Northwest runners will be heading to the Alps to toe the line in Chamonix, France this August. PHOTO: Tim Kemple / Courtesy of The North Face ABOVE: Max King recounts his experiences helping to forge athletes during the Steens Mountain Running Camp held each year in a remote location in Eastern Oregon — page 22. PHOTO: Kevin Jantzer

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When I was in 7th grade, I decided to try out for track. My bulky 5’10”, 185-pound frame did not give me the speed, ease, or lung capacity to fly around the track like some of my teammates. But hey, that’s why they call it track and field — and the field part was where I thought I could have some fun. While my speedster friends rocketed around the track and went out for leisurely runs through the neighborhoods close to school, I made my home in the confines of the shot put and discus rings. Athletic endeavors heavy on technique have never been my forte. Shot put and discus were right up there with golf when it came to both talent and patience, of which I had neither. Thankfully, our science teacher (an avid distance runner) knew a thing or two about both of these throwing events. Mr. Dobratz taught me some tough lessons in patience and provided the one-on-one coaching that I needed to improve. Most of all, he provided encouragement...

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The weekly track meets were long and my results varied from week to week. Monday practices would typically involve a recap of the previous week’s results, goal setting, and a strategy to reach those milestones. One thing that drove my frustration was my competitive nature. I had been playing baseball and swimming on a team for years. Those things came naturally to me, most likely because I learned them at a young age. Shot put and discus were completely different. I had no muscle memory for either, and despite my attempts, no amount of strength and muscle could help me overcome the technique, finesse and patience needed to tame these track and field beasts. Mr. Dobratz realized that I was trying to “muscle” the discus into the field during practice one day. His advice, “Stop trying to throw the discus. Focus on the technique and let it sail!” Easy for him to say... He attached the tape measure to the ring and began walking out into the field with the other end. When he stopped, he said he was standing at a distance where I had thrown many times. For some reason, I couldn’t get the disc to come within five feet of him. His patience never waned, and his encouragement was relentless. Like a drone, I continued to throw, and throw, and finally achieved the “sail” that he had been alluding to. The disc sailed over his head and he clapped with excitement. He trotted back towards the ring and said with a grin, “How did that feel? Could you feel the difference?” I admitted that I was happy with the result and could finally understand what he had been preaching, and how all of the technique could come together to yield better results. With a sly look on his face, he quipped, “I was actually standing 10 feet further in the field then your furthest throw to date.” It took me a minute to realize that I had been conned into setting a new personal best. We both had a good laugh. I thanked him for his patience with me and prank he pulled that led me to push beyond my limits and focus on what I could do rather than what I could not. Goal setting can be tricky. Set them too high and they become unachievable — set them too low and the feeling of accomplishment doesn’t seem to materialize. Mr. Dobratz taught me that sometimes the best people to help you set goals are those other than yourself. People who know your potential and who believe in you. In retrospect, I realize that I’ve continued to surround myself with people who remind me a lot of Mr. Dobratz — those people who constantly push me, even when I don’t realize it. I’m a better person for those people, and will always be grateful for their support. See you at the races! Warm Regards, Brook Gardner brook@racecenter.com

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June/July 2015 Volume 23, Issue 3 P.O. Box 2370 Bend, OR 97709 PHONE (541) 617-0885 FAX (541) 610-1636 EMAIL brook@racecenter.com WEB racecenter.com

EDITOR Brook Gardner COPY EDITOR Adnan Kadir GRAPHIC DESIGN Goodeye Creative ART DIRECTOR Jeff Browning PUBLISHER Brook Gardner ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Brook Gardner

Contributing Writers Chris Bagg, Jeff Browning, Dave Campbell, Craig Dean, Tim Dooley, Matt Hart, Stephanie Howe, MS, Adnan Kadir, Max King, David Laney, Paul Lieto, Ruggero Loda, Scott Lommers, Richard Lorenz, Jonathan Marcus, Brian O’Connor, Shannah Werner

Contributing Photographers Andy Atkinson, Dina Boswell, Dan Campbell, Steve Dipaola, Win Goodbody, Pat Malach, Ben Moon, Tim Moxey, Brian Penrose, Evan Pilchik, Tyler Roemer, Victah Sailer, Glenn Tachiyama, Bob Woodward

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The Hagg Lake Triathlon, just west of Portland, is one of the oldest triathlons in North America and serves up a scenic course with multiple distances offered. PHOTO: Brian Penrose / FinishShots.com

Hagg Lake Triathlon Turns Thirty-Three The Hagg Lake Triathlon on July 11th is one of the oldest triathlons in the country. Originally part of the Bud Light Triathlon Series in the 80’s, it still draws a deep and competitive field. The course offers a true test with its rolling hills on both the bike and run portions of the event. You can choose either the Olympic or Sprint distance triathlon; and those preferring just a bike and run can opt for the Olympic distance duathlon. Become part of the triathlon tradition and make the Hagg Lake Triathlon one of your summer stops. Triathlon / 07.11.2015 www.whyracingevents.com

Running of the Bulls You don’t have to travel to Spain to risk being gored by bulls, Pink Buffalo Racing is bringing the experience to Eugene, OR. The course is an easy 4 miles on pavement, but you’ll need to outrun the bulls disguised as roller derby girls. Race directors will supply the red sash, but you’ll be responsible for wearing the traditional white. The roller derby bulls will be let loose shortly after race start and they’ll be on the prowl to catch you. Head to Alton Baker Park on July 12th for a little Sunday fun. Run / 07.12.2015 www.pinkbuffaloracing.com

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The 12th Annual Deschutes Dash Weekend Sports Festival returns to beautiful Bend, OR on July 18th and 19th. The festival has options for everyone including Saturday’s Olympic distance Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, as well as a 10K run. Sunday offers Sprint versions of the Triathlon, Duathlon, and Aquabike, as well as a shorter Youth Triathlon, Splash N Dash Kids Obstacle Race, and 5K run. All races start and finish in the Old Mill District, which offers plenty of shopping, a movie theater, and several restaurants - perfect pre and post race activities for participants or spectators. Multisport, Run / 07.18-19.2015 www.deschutesdash.com

Suntop 30 and 50 Mile Mountain Bike Race The White River area, near Mt Rainier National Park, showcases some of Western Washington’s most famous single track, long grueling climbs, and stunning mountaintop scenery. The NW Epic Series has combined two of the most challenging loops in the valley, Sun Top and Noble Knob, to add a fourth race to their 2015 series. Both the 30-mile and 50mile races will be held on July 18th, starting and finishing at the White River Airfield. The courses offer a mix of steep ascents and technical descents, peppered with sections of gravel road riding, and spectacular views. The 50-mile course climbs 8,500 ft, while the 30-mile course ascends 5,500 ft.

For those in the Central Oregon area looking for something more grueling, the High Cascades 100 occurs on the same day in Bend. As of the writing of this piece, there are still a few slots open. Mountain Biking / 07.18.2015 www.nwepicseries.com

All Women’s Hawaiian-themed Triathlon & Duathlon The Hawaiian-themed Wahine All Women’s Triathlon & Duathlon, Hula Girl Half Marathon, Hula Girl 5K & 10K and Hula Kid’s Triathlon returns Saturday, August 1st, as part of the two-day tropical event that includes the co-ed Mid-Summer Triathlon/Duathlon on Sunday, August 2nd. With its flat and fast bike and run courses, and a swim in 70+ degree water, it is the perfect midsummer event for both the experienced and novice athlete. Both days at Blue Lake Park in Fairview, OR will consist of a festival of events including a Sport & Fitness Expo, live entertainment, Deschutes Brewery beer garden, hawaiian pu pus, and prizes. August 1 Wahine All Women’s Tri & Du Blue Lake Park, Fairview, OR August 1 Hula Girl Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Blue Lake Park, Fairview, OR August 2 Mid-Summer Tri & Du, Blue Lake Park Fairview, OR

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Ridgefield, WA - 5K, 10K Event precedes Ridgefield’s hometown parade and celebration. www.runridgefield.com/July4th.html

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Here are just a few of the runs happening across the region on July 4th. Check our comprehensive online calendar at www.racecenter.com for additional events happening in your area.

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Molalla, OR - 5K Beneficiary: Local charities and veterans services Info: www.molallarunningclub.com/races/ freedom-5k

Pybus Public Market, Wenatchee, WA - 5K, 10K Event held in conjunction with the Wenatchee Independence Day Celebration. Info: www.runwenatchee.com

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Riverbend Park, Bend, OR - 5K Beneficiary: St. Charles Adult Cardiac Rehab and Wellness Programs Info: foundation.stcharleshealthcare.org/ Events/Spark-Your-Heart

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Briefs The Oregon Triple Crown Rolls Through Willamette The Willamette Gran Fondo, held August 2nd, is the second stop of a three-stop Gran Fondo tour that makes up the Oregon Triple Crown. Event two departs from Philomath, OR, and travels through the foothills of the Willamette Valley and into the Oregon Coast Range. The Gran route option is 85 miles with 6,200 feet of climbing, also offered is a Medio route of 60 miles and 3,700 feet of climbing, and a Piccolo route of an easy 9 miles. All routes feature a return trip through Alsea Falls and gorgeous forested canopies to keep you cool on what is likely to be a warm summer day. Multiple rest stops and sag support will be provided. Cycling / 08.02.2015 www.oregontriplecrown.com

XTERRA PDX Epic Off Road Weekend If you enjoy the challenge of Triathlons but prefer rugged terrain over smooth paved courses, then put the XTERRA PDX Epic Off Road Weekend on your calendar. Occurring the second weekend of August at Hagg Lake, this event offers several racing options. Saturday, August 8th, will host the XTERRA Portland Full and Sprint Off Road Triathlon, as well as Off Road Duathlon. Sunday,

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the 9th, will host the XTERRA Trail Run Hagg Lake Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K. Friday afternoon registrants and spectators can check out the Sports & Fitness Expo, and participate in the 2nd Annual Poker Ride and Poker Run for charity. Multisport, Run / 08.08-09.2015 www.xterrapdx.com

Road Trip Mountain Running Stage Race If you’re an ultra runner looking to get out of the Pacific Northwest this summer, the Standhope Ultra Challenge in the mountain ranges near Ketchum, ID, just may be the carrot you need. This four-day stage race, held August 12-15, will cover a total of 88 miles with 26,000 feet of vertical. It is limited to 50 runners, so sign up quickly. The Standhope Mountain Races also hosts the Standhope 60K and 25K races as part of the Idaho Trail Ultra Series, the 60K earning points for the The North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc. The Ultra Challenge Stage event culminates on day four with the 60K race; and the preceding days are 18.4 miles, 14.5 miles, and 18 miles, respectively. Each of the first three days averages 5,000 to 6,000 feet in elevation with 11,000 feet on the final 60K run. Run / 08.12-15.2015 www.runwildidaho.com/standhope

Salem’s High Street Hustle to Make its Debut in August The High Street Hustle 8K 5K 1K on August 15th, expects to be the largest race ever held in Salem, OR. According to event organizers, the Salembased running store Gallagher Fitness Resources, The High Street Hustle will be more than a road race — it’s a coordinated effort to encourage the residents of Salem and surrounding communities to take responsibility for their health with assistance from others. All efforts, and the primary motivation behind this 70’s themed event, are to help catapult participants toward their goal of a finisher’s t-shirt and a healthier lifestyle. High Street Hustlers may choose to receive a training plan catered to their ability, participate in local group runs/walks, get a biometric screening, and attend workshops led by local health professionals and support groups. Proceeds from the race will go toward heart disease prevention and education in Marion and Polk counties. “Salem is ready for High Street Hustle. Residents and businesses are ready for an event that brings the whole community together in the spirit of wellness, excitement and fun. We’re excited to associate our event with heart disease prevention and keep it local. The support and enthusiasm has

Chateau Ste. Michelle and winds its way through the valley, bounded by the cities of Redmond to the South and Bothell to the North. Runners will pass through four unique districts that comprise Woodinville Wine Country and finish alongside the Sammamish River where they’ll experience a well-earned Wine, Beer and Music Festival.

been humbling. It reinforces that we’re doing the right thing with the High Street Hustle 8K 5K 1K,” says race organizer Susan Gallagher. Run / 08.15.2015 www.activesalem.com

Run the Bridge of the Gods After an inaugural success last year, the Bridge of the Gods Half Marathon and 10K returns Sunday, August 16th, in Cascade Locks, Oregon. The Bridge of the Gods Half Marathon and 10K will start on the Washington side of the river and take runners across the scenic Bridge of the Gods. Amazing views directly under foot await competitors and are sure to get the blood pumping before reaching the first mile. The run will connect with the Historic Columbia River Highway State Park Trail and cross four bridges and creeks as well as run under a thick shaded canopy of old growth forest. Participants turn around at Moffett Creek and run back to Cascade Locks before finishing on Thunder Island. Run / 08.16.2015 www.bridgeofthegodsrun.com

Run / 09.19.2015 www.destinationraces.com/runwoodinville Destination Races will be adding a new event to their Wine Country Half Marathon Series which will take place in Woodinville, WA in September. PHOTO: Carol Hook

Destination Races Expands Series - New Event Slated for Woodinville, WA Destination Races, producer of the Wine Country Half Marathon Series with races in California, Oregon, British Columbia, and Virginia, adds a new Pacific Northwest race to its lineup for 2015. On September 19th, Woodinville, WA, situated just 30 minutes to the northeast of downtown Seattle, will host the newest event. The area is a thriving mecca of wineries, breweries, restaurants and distilleries. A scenic 13.1-mile course, nestled in the heart of the beautiful Sammamish River Valley, combines urban flair with riverside trails and open space. The course starts among the vineyards at historic

Triathlon Double-Header in Kent, WA The Lake Meridian Triathlon in Kent, WA returns again this year for a double-header. This is a tworace summer series held June 21st and August 23rd at Lake Meridian Park. Each event offers a Super Sprint, Sprint, and Olympic option. Water temperatures have been in the 60’s for the June race and 70’s for the August race so wetsuits are encouraged but not required. The bike course has some rollers and a climb, while the run is 100% paved with one steep hill on the Soos Creek Trail just before the finish. Visit their website for registration information and details on coached swim sessions. Triathlon / 06.21.2015 & 08.23.2015 www.lakemeridiantri.com

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Briefs New Ultra Running Stage Race Comes to British Columbia

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Golden, BC will be hosting its first ever stage trail running event from September 18-20, 2015. The Golden Ultra features three stages: The Blood, The Sweat and The Tears. Runners may participate solo in the stage race, as a relay team of three, or may register for any single stage individually. The Blood is a 5K, 1000m vertical gain effort, known as a vertical kilometer. The Sweat will be 55K of running and will include 2500m of elevation gain. The final day, The Tears, is a relatively easy 20K trail run with only 375m of elevation gain.

The mission of Race for a Soldier is to inspire hope and action in the community and provide access to solutions for soldiers and their families affected by Post Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury. The race offers a new definition to servicemen and women suffering from PTSD: Permission to Start Dreaming. The event draws an average of 1,300 runners, and continues in 2015, marking its fifth year. Set for September 28, 2015 in Gig Harbor, WA, race distances this year include a Half Marathon, 5K, and Kids’ Fun Run. Net proceeds go to organizations that help soldiers recover from war and readjust to civilian life.

Run / 09.18-20.2015 www.goldenultra.com

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Clif Bar recently celebrated the groundbreaking of its first owned and operated bakery, the Clif Bar Baking Company, in Twin Falls, Idaho. With a focus on people and sustainability, the new 275,000 square-foot bakery will help the company meet growing demand for their organic energy and nutrition bars. Construction began in April, and the bakery plans to open in the spring of 2016. When fully operational, the bakery will create more than 200 jobs in the community.

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FitOne Boise returns to Boise in September with several distances offered. PHOTO: Sawtooth Photo Pros

FitOne 5K/10K/Half Marathon Returns to Boise For readers heading to Boise in September, consider adding an early-fall Half Marathon to your plans. FitOne Boise, a three-distance running event benefiting St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital, offers a 5K Family Run, Walk & Stroll, 10K Run, and Half Marathon. All courses start at the steps of the State Capitol, run along the Boise River and finish in Ann Morrison Park. The runs take place Saturday, September 26th, with a free Expo starting Thursday afternoon and all day Friday at Boise Centre. Sign up for any of the three races on National Running Day, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 for just $15. If making it a full weekend excursion, bring along a mountain bike or trail shoes and head to the foothills on Sunday. Run / 09.24-26.2015 www.fitoneboise.org

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The bakery will utilize state-of-the-art processes and packaging systems, natural light, LED lighting and a Cool Roof to maximize energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Aiming to achieve the highest possible LEED certification, the building will also capture heat that would have otherwise been wasted and use it to make Clif Bars and Clif Kid ZBars.

Clif Bar recently began construction of a 275,000 square-foot bakery in Twin Falls, ID which is slated for completion in 2016. PHOTO: Courtesy Clif Bar

“The new bakery will be a great place to work and we are thankful to Clif Bar & Company for bringing more than 200 jobs to Idaho,” said Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter. “This is huge for our state’s economy and we are excited to have Clif Bar & Company as a new member of our business community.”

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Eugene to host 2021 track and field World Championships Due to the surging popularity of track and field in the American market, the IAAF bypassed the normal bidding process and awarded Eugene the 2021 track and field World Championships. Eugene was unsuccessful in its bid to host the 2019 championships, but renewed its efforts for 2021 and has been rewarded for it. The financial support offered by the governor of Oregon, the United States Olympic Committee involvement, and NBC’s commitment to produce and broadcast the event, influenced the decision. This will mark the first time the event will be held in the United States. “We are deeply honored to be given the opportunity to host the world’s greatest track and field athletes on U.S. soil,” commented USATF CEO Max Siegel.

For the first time in history, the track and field World Championships will be held in the U.S. Oregon’s Galen Rupp and Dathan Ritzenhein will undoubtedly be looking for a good showing on their home turf at Hayward Field in Eugene. PHOTO: Victah / PhotoRun.net

The IAAF World Championships — a biennial nine-day competition featuring the world’s top track and field athletes — will be the largest sporting event in the world in 2021, with nearly 2,000 participants representing as many as 213 different countries from around the world, states TrackTown USA.

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BOOK REVIEW:

Trailhead by Lisa Jhung As a longtime friend of Lisa Jhung, it’s only appropriate that I give her some muchdeserved accolades for her new book, Trailhead. Lisa is well-known for her writing talent in the running world, and she brings not only her gift with words, but also her love affair with trail running to the pages of her new book. For those looking to venture farther into the world of trail running, or for those seeking equipment selection guidance, hydration strategies and wildlife avoidance tactics, Trailhead offers a little bit of everything. Her words, accompanied by fantastic illustrations created by Charlie Layton, find their way into the pages of the book. Kudos to Lisa on a well-written guidebook for the dirt-seeker in all of us. Trailhead: The Dirt on All Things Trail Running is now available in bookstores, running shops, and online at www.velopress.com/trail.

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Shifting the Paradigm: Stephanie’s Fueling Picks

Whether you’re training for your goal race or looking to break a food rut, Stephanie Howe shares some great food ideas and strategies to keep fueled up for more miles. PHOTO: Bruce Wodder / PhotoRun.net

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Chances are if you’ve been a human in the last five years, you’ve heard a thing or two about nutrition. Anything from how to supercharge your energy levels to what foods will melt fat off your butt. Yes, not all nutrition information we hear is based on sound science, but nonetheless it’s out there. While some of the new, crazy diet trends may confuse the average individual, most athletes are already pretty well educated in the nutrition department. We know what we need to eat to optimize performance. And if we don’t the answers, we know where to turn to find out. So then what’s the problem? Well, just like

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Pre-run Emphasize foods high in carbohydrate, with minimal fiber to prevent stomach distress. Include moderate amounts of fat and protein for satiety. The pre-run meal should be somewhere between 300-500 calories (depending on the individual and event), consumed anywhere from 1-3 hours before. It’s important that the foods consumed before running are familiar. Try things out before race day or important runs to prevent any adverse effects (i.e. dashing for the

everyone else, it’s easy to get caught in a rut.

port-o-potty).

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Stephanie pre-run picks:

dations for endurance performance consist of a short list of common foods. Things that come to mind are oatmeal, bagels, yogurt, pasta, bananas, turkey, etc. These are all great choices, but day after day of the same monotonous foods becomes oh-so-boring. So what else can you eat to mix it up, yet still meet your needs as an endurance athlete?

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Breakfast Bruschetta. Top slices of rye or seed bread with blue cheese, raspberries, and walnuts. Pop under the broiler for a minute or so to melt the cheese. Drizzle with honey. Coconut Rice Pudding. Combine cooked basmati rice and coconut milk (full fat is best) in a saucepan. Cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes. Stir in maple syrup, chopped

Banana Short Stack. Combine 1 ripe mashed banana, 1 egg, ¼ c greek yogurt, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat, turning just once. Top with yogurt, berries, crushed nuts, and maple syrup. One-Eyed Monster. Tear out a small section from the middle of slices of sourdough bread. Heat a skillet on medium and coat with olive oil. Place the slices of bread in the skillet and crack an egg into each hole of the bread. Cook for a couple minutes and flip. Top with gruyere cheese and cook for another minute. Top with tomato, arugula and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Egg-cellent Oats. Cook oats in a small saucepan. Slowly crack an egg into the pan and cook for a few minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in spinach, cheese, salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh chives. Beta Carotene Quinoa Cakes. Combine 1c. cooked, mashed sweet potato, ½ c cooked quinoa, 1T almond butter, 1 egg, ¼ c oats, and a dash of almond milk (or water)

in a small bowl. Add coconut oil to a skillet

Sour Cherry & Chocolate Roll-up. Add

like me and are just not able to get another

and heat on medium. Shape into 3-4” cakes

equal parts sour cherry preserves and choc-

bowl of oatmeal down, then try out some-

and transfer to skillet. Cook on each side until

olate hazelnut spread in a medium sized

thing new. Second, each recipe packs a

crispy. Transfer to plate and top with hum-

flour tortilla. Roll up and stick in a bag or foil

different nutritional punch. Varying the foods

mus, a squeeze of fresh lime, and cilantro.

for post-run. The tartness of the cherries and

we eat allows us to get a variety of essential

sweetness of the chocolate pair well.

vitamin and minerals, and not just the same

The goal of post-run fueling is to kick-start the recovery process. Ideally, a 4:1 ratio of carbohydrate to protein is recommended to best replenish glycogen stores and repair damaged muscle. Aim for 50-100g of carbohydrate with moderate amounts of protein within the first 30-45 minutes after exercise. For the post-run snack it’s more important to focus on the timing rather than the actual nutritional profile. After the first 30-45 min have passed, recovery is delayed and can be compromised. Stephanie’s post-run picks:

Chia Decadence. Soak 1-2 T of chia seeds, 1-2 T maple syrup, and 1c coconut milk in a bowl for a few hours or overnight. Add ½ the mixture to a small jar, layer in fresh berries, add the rest of the chia seed mixture, and top with granola or nuts and a dusting of cinnamon. Screw on the lid and plop in your running bag.

Chocolate Avocado Mousse. Add ½ avo-

ones over and over again. And lastly, most of

cado, 1T cocoa powder, 1T honey, 1T chia

these recipes are easy to make and require

seeds, and a sprinkle of chili powder to a

few ingredients. I’m confident that even the

small container. Set in the fridge to set for at

most inexperienced cook can whip up one

least 30-60 min. Spoon into individual jars for

of these recipes! •

convenience on-the-go and top with cinna-

About the Author

mon and cocoa nibs. Savory pizza bread. Drizzle slices of bread with olive oil and top with fresh tomato, basil, and cheese. Heat under the broiler for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese. Lox Quesadillas. Heat medium sized corn or flour tortillas for 30-60 sec each side to warm. Add cream cheese, smoked salmon, and capers to one side and fold over. Heat on each side for 1-2 min and top with avocado. Why do I like these recipes? Well, for one they are all a bit different from the usual pre-

Glenn Tachiyama Photography

Post-run

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

and post-run recipes we often see. If you are

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Maximus

Forging of an Athlete

During The Big Day campers travel on foot 10 miles down Big Indian Gorge, then they make a 180-degree turn and hike and run 10 more miles up Little Blitzen Gorge. PHOTO: Kevin Jantzer

MAX KING

We were all standing in the middle of a dusty

Running Camp and I was forging athletes.

they are in the vast wilderness and how lost

two-track road. I was silent, letting the six high

Held each July at a lofty 7,500ft on the

school boys in front of me huddled in a circle

broad flank of Steen’s Mountain, the running

debate which direction we needed to go to

camp has become a well known right of pas-

I had my first taste of Steen’s Mountain

find Lost Lake. The lake was just that — lost. I’d

sage for Northwest high school cross country

Running Camp in 1996 as a first-time camper

tried to find it several other times on hikes in the

runners for good reasons: it can break you

and a soon-to-be-sophomore at Crater High

area and, just the day before, had learned,

down to your core and force you to figure out

School. I was a runner but not yet an athlete.

after getting back to camp and consulting a

what you’re made of.

I lacked the discipline to be a team player, to

they would be if left standing by themselves. At least, that’s the goal anyway.

map, that I had actually circumnavigated the

This very purpose was Harland Yriarte’s

know what it meant to have the mentality of

entire lake and never even seen it. Granted,

reason for founding the camp 40 years ago.

an athlete. That was something that, I realized

my expeditions were done without a map and

Beginning with his team of Brookings-Harbor

only years later, Steen’s had taught me.

just the notion that Lost Lake existed.

Cross Country athletes it expanded organi-

During a team exercise called Cross Can-

The boys arguing over the map were just

cally over the years to host 175 high school

yon the point is to run, as a team, through the

been presented with a scenario, by me, in

cross country athletes during two sessions of

most difficult “cross country” course you’ve

which I had been suddenly incapacitated

a week each from all across the country. The

ever seen, “over-emphasizing to trivialize” as

and that they were now in charge of find-

location of the camp offers a unique, isolated

Harland would say, and I knew I could do it

ing the lake and leading us back to camp.

feeling that is necessary to reach the heart of

faster than anyone. I raced as fast as I could

This is after eight hours of hiking and running

each athlete. The expansive wide open sage

to the finish line, leaping through sage brush,

through some of southeastern Oregon’s most

prairie, canyons, and pockets of aspens forc-

over rocks, and down cliffs leaving my team

rugged landscape. This was Steen’s Mountain

es the harriers to stop and consider how small

far behind, deciding it was more fun to get

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ABOVE: Campers employ different strategies to stay motivated during their journey. PHOTO: Kevin Jantzer FAR LEFT: Forging and athlete is a process of breaking oneself down, finding themselves, and coming out the other side, a wiser, more mature version of what they started as. PHOTO: Kevin Jantzer RIGHT: The Steens Mountain Running Camp has been forging athletes for over four decades and has hosted thousands of high school runners from across the country. PHOTO: Kevin Jantzer

there first and then wait for them. I did it. I

as cross country is, summed up in a week. I’ve

and heart, but it merely becomes part of the

crushed everyone. But that wasn’t the point. I

had the opportunity to coach and mentor

process, and for many of the kids at running

wasn’t a team player. I wasn’t an athlete, yet.

athletes at Steen’s for the past 7 years, and

camp the spark that may lead to a lifetime of

each year I see kids turn into athletes.

perseverance, probably not in running, but in

Steen’s is more of a “mental” training camp

many other aspects of their life.

than a “running” camp. I believe that is one

To forge an athlete they must at some point

aspect that sets it apart from many others.

go through the age-old hero’s journey. It is a

The Big Day, as it’s known, is that forging for

Sure, lessons are taught on stretching, running

process of breaking oneself down, finding

many of these athletes. At one time, Steen’s

form, nutrition, but the overarching theme of

themselves, and coming out the other side,

Mountain was a blank canvas that glaciers

the week is how to better yourself. It’s about

a wiser, more mature version of what they

carved huge gorges in. Starting at just below

how to build yourself into the best person

started as. Now, it’s not as simple as just going

the summit of Steen’s Mountain at 9500ft,

and/or athlete you can be through discipline,

to a running camp and finding that on the

campers travel on foot 10 miles down Big

taking the bad with the good, and accepting

bus ride home with all your new best friends

Indian Gorge, then they make a 180-degree

the hand you’re dealt. It’s all life lessons, just

you’re an unbeatable athlete steeled in mind

turn and hike and run 10 more miles up Little

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Maximus Blitzen Gorge. At the head of Little Blitzen, it’s

from running, exploring, and navigating my

or shoe salesman. Many of you reading this in

a 1500ft climb out the headwall to a waiting

way across the open landscapes and experi-

the Northwest still remember that process that

bus. As you can imagine, for any new camp-

encing the unique canyons on my own each

you had to go through, maybe it was even up

er, this is probably the single most physically

year. Feeling comfortable in the wild some-

on Steen’s Mountain as Harland proclaimed,

demanding day of their life. The bus is merely

times comes from getting lost in it and find-

“Now, here’s the situation…” •

for a water break, however. The majority of

ing your way out on your own. As corny as it

the campers will then run the 7 miles down the

sounds, Steen’s has come to be the place that

gravel road and into camp.

I go to for restoration each summer. It’s one of

When I handed over the map and com-

the key experiences of my running career, and

pass to the six boys that I’d led out of the

it has forged me as an athlete. I can go out, ex-

canyon that day, we were in uncharted terri-

plore, get lost, then find myself again just as an

tory. For these returning campers the Big Day

athlete attending camp can do if they allow

had become just another really long run, not

themselves to be changed by the landscape,

something that bore down on their physical

their experiences on the mountain, and their

limits. To get at that limit I was leading them

interactions with themselves and others during

on an alternate, longer, more difficult way

a short week each July.

Max leads group stretching exercises with a throng of high school campers during the Steens Mountain Running camp held each July in Eastern Oregon. Max is looked up to by runners near and far, but with this group of adolescent adventure seekers, he’s a running guru. PHOTO: Kevin Jantzer

back to camp. I needed to test them further,

Training to become an athlete is much

so I created a situation by feigning injury and

more than miles under your feet. It’s a process

handing over that map. It was a teaching

that begins with experiences such as Steen’s

moment. They could no longer rely on me

Mountain Running Camp that change you

and my knowledge of the mountain to get

at your core. Each of us must find that experi-

About the Author

them back to camp. They took control and

ence in order to make us into the people we

worked together to find Lost Lake (my ulterior

are to become. Most of us don’t become

motive because I really wanted to find it) and

professional athletes through this process, it

lead us back to camp.

makes us better at whatever we choose to

Max King is looking forward to leaping through sage, bounding over rocks, and forging new athletes at Steen’s this year in July. Follow all of his experiences through maximus.runnerspace.com or Twitter @MaxKingOR.

Knowledge of that mountain has only come

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The Dirt

Training for Your First 50-Mile Trail Race

Figuring out what and when to take in calories during an ultramarathon is key, and should be sorted out well ahead of race day. PHOTO: Glenn Tachiyama Photography

JEFF BROWNING

Have you ever thought about taking that

event. I personally like to throw in a few

realistic. When deciding which race to do as

next step up from the marathon or 50K? The

shorter events as carrots to keep me training.

your first, pick a trail race that boasts moder-

50-mile distance can seem a little daunting,

A local half marathon or marathon strategi-

ate elevation gain. It is probably not the best

but with some solid strategy and a little bit

cally placed can be just the ticket to get

idea to pick an extremely hard mountain 50

of time to prepare, it need not be. Training

you out the door. Another thing to consider

for your first one (although they tend to have

for your first 50 miler isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t much different than

is expectations. When running a marathon,

stunning scenery).

training for the marathon.

time expectations and goals are a great

Getting Going If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just getting back to running from a break, give yourself 4-6 months to allow enough time to build up volume for your

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motivator. However, for your first 50 miler, your goal should be simply to get â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;er done. Yep, just finish. A 50-mile trail race will have you on your feet more in one day than you typically run in a whole week. So, be conservative and

More Time on Your Feet When making the jump from the marathon to 50 miles, training volume is the first thing to consider. According to accomplished ultrarunner Ian Sharman, an online coach and

founder of Sharman Ultra Endurance

The Cornerstone of the Week

Coaching, “The mileage needed for training for a 50 miler isn’t necessarily more than for a marathon, but it’s harder to get away with minimal mileage (under 30-40 miles/week). The biggest change is incorporating more long runs and frequently running these on terrain that mimics the target race.” Since you’ll likely be on your feet more than twice as long as a marathon, you’ll need to up your weekly running volume a little. For example, if your weekly mileage for the marathon hovered around 30-40 miles per week, you should be fine to complete your first 50 by getting your weekly volume up to 50-60 miles per week. I hovered in the 40-50 miles per week range for my running volume while running 50K, 50 miles and 100 milers for years before my body adapted to handle bigger running mileage. I simply added in some extra volume on my mountain bike. Cycling can be a great cross-training tool for ultramarathons, especially if

If you’re like me, sometimes fatherhood,

of your weekly training. This is the run that

business and life get in the way of training

should mimic race terrain and conditions if

properly. On the weeks you’re crunched

at all possible. It’s my favorite workout of the

for time, get out for a short, fast, hilly work-

week — the staple of my training regimen. I

out instead of skipping it altogether. Hilly

look forward to going somewhere challeng-

speed work has been shown to boost your

ing and wild, and exploring. This is the day

fitness more than other types of speed work.

my adventuring spirit comes out and makes it

According to The Journal of Strength and

easy to get out the door. Have fun on this day.

Conditioning Research, researchers at South

You’ll want to increase your weekly long

Dakota State University studied 32 fit run-

run just like a marathon training schedule. The

ners by having them train in three separate

only difference is that you’ll want to be out

groups for six weeks: Group 1 maintained

longer on this day. On race day you could

their current training regimen, Group 2

be out for seven to 15 hours, depending on

added two weekly treadmill intervals ses-

your running background. Progressively build

sions set to 1 percent incline, Group 3 added

your weekly long run no more than 10-15%.

two weekly treadmill interval sessions set to

This will keep you from overdoing it, and allow

10 percent incline. Researchers found the

for incremental stress increase and adapta-

steeper grade treadmill group significantly

tion following each week’s long run. Plan on

improved their run-to-fatigue in an all-out

building your long run to peak in the 28-30

endurance test. So, if you have a busy week,

mile range 3 weeks out from your event.

go find a hill, run up it hard a few times, and

Other things to take into account are nutri-

Specific Training Road marathons are typically on very consistent, similar terrain. In contrast, 50-mile trail events can vary widely in the flora and fauna they take a runner through, as well as the running surface. According to Coach Sharman, “Unlike road marathons, 50-mile trail races vary a huge amount so all training needs to be tailored to the terrain, weather and specifics of the ultra. A mountainous, snowy 50 miler requires very different training to a sandy, desert race but even two seemingly similar 50 milers are unlikely to require exactly the same approach, so course knowledge and research about the race are extremely valuable.” So, do some research and plan accordingly. If it’s going to be a rolling singletrack course, make sure you spend some time on that terrain each week on your training runs. If it’s going to be mountainous, run hills. You want to give your running muscle groups a stimulus that will mimic what you’ll face on race day.

go about your busy day.

tion and hiking. Practice power hiking during

If you’re thinking of making the jump from

your long runs, especially on the climbing

the marathon to 50 miles — giddyup. All you

sections of your long run route. Also practice

need is a little more volume and a little prac-

eating and hydrating during your long run.

tice, and you’ll soon be crossing the finish

What to Eat and Drink Everyone is different in terms of what works

you don’t have years of marathon training under your belt.

Crunched for Time

Your long run is the most important piece

line of your first 50-mile trail race with a dirty, dusty smile on your face. •

for them nutritionally during an endurance event. Use your long runs to experiment with what you’ll consume during your 50 miler.

Think

about

an hourly regimen of

hydration

caloric personally

and

intake. go

I on

300-400 calories per hour in the form of solid food and gels. I use aid stations for my solid food — approximately 100 calories per hour — in the form of either bananas, orange wedges, or potatoes. Then, I use gels in between each

Part of training for longer trail events should include finding unique places to exlore. The author on a oneday circumnavigation of Mt. Hood. PHOTO: Ken Sinclair

aid station, consuming 200-300 calories from gels each hour. This works for me, but it took me years of tinkering to dial it in. A few good online searches will reveal a variety of different ideas on endurance nutrition. Be creative and have fun.

About the Author Jeff Browning (aka Bronco Billy) ran his first 50-mile trail race in 2001 at Mt. Hood 50 in Oregon. Since that first one, he has been searching for adventure in over 80 ultramarathons. You can follow him on his blog at GoBroncoBilly.com or on Instagram and Twitter: @GoBroncoBilly.

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Destination: Boise, Idaho Urban Living Meets Outdoor Fun SHANNAH WERNER

Conde Naste Magazine recently named Boise, Idaho “West’s Best Secret.” With a booming culinary scene, a newly established Ale Trail, loads of trails, a ski area within 15 miles of the city, and the Boise River running through downtown, Boise will no longer be a secret destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking for culture after a day of playing. “Boise, ‘The City of Trees,’ is a rare blend of urban and outdoors; active and relaxing; family-friendly and unforgettable,” said Janelle Huelsman, for the Boise Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. “Boise residents and visitors love this city, with a river running through it, and take advantage of the easily accessible outdoors and its eclectic urban offerings.” To start with, there are 130 miles of trails just above the city in the Ridge to Rivers Trail system. Mountain bikers, cyclists, trail runners, hikers and horseback riders can get their fix only a short distance from town in the Foothills. In town, the 25-mile Greenbelt runs alongside the Boise River. Running events are a weekly occurrence and offer a variety of options for all abilities. The City of Trees Marathon (and Half Marathon) takes place in October (October 11, 2015) and sends participants on a scenic tour of Boise as the leaves are changing color. “The marathon and half marathon options both run adjacent to

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parks and the river, take advantage of our greenbelt walking path, and are really a tour of Boise by foot,” said Jeff Ulmer, Race Director for the City of Trees Marathon Association. “There are breathtaking views of the fall colors from the top of the canopy and then from the shade below. The course is pretty flat, and is walker and spectator friendly.” In addition to the annual City of Trees Marathon, FitOne Boise puts on a weekend health festival. There is a 5K/10K/Half Marathon and full expo with interactive fitness activities and health screenings the weekend of September 24-26, 2015. “Produced and sponsored by not-for-profit St. Luke’s Health System, FitOne takes place every September in Boise, Idaho and the title beneficiary for the event is St. Luke’s Children’s, Idaho’s only children’s hospital,” said Heather Hill, Director of FitOne. “In 2014, with the support of participants and sponsors, $90,000 was donated to St. Luke’s Children’s.” FitOne also allows kids 12 and under to participate in the event for free with a paid adult, encouraging family fitness. Other running events that are popular in Boise include the Race to Robie Creek Half Marathon (February 2016), Fit For Life Half Marathon (July 11, 2015), Turkey Day 5K (November 26, 2015), and many more. There is no shortage of great cycling and mountain biking in and

calendars. Held on June 13, 2015, this race brings triathletes from all over the world and offers 30 qualifying spots for the 2015 Ironman 70.3 World Championships. Participants start with a 1.2-mile swim in the Lucky Peak Reservoir, a historic location along the Oregon Trail. The 56-mile bike course is a challenging ride over hilly terrain, finishing in town where the 2-loop half marathon course winds along the Boise Greenbelt. A river running through a city is more than just for looks, though. Fly fishing on the Boise River is a popular activity as well as surfing. “For a quick day surf, new improvements are being made to the Boise River Park, which features maneuverable wave shaper technology to create ideal conditions for kayaking, SUPing and tubing, all in the heart of the city,” said Huelsman. Hop in the car for a short 45-minute drive and some of the best whitewater rafting can be found on the Payette River. Various outfitters offer day trips along the rapids of the river for a quick escape from urban life. Equally important to a great outdoor scene is a culinary experience to refuel the body, and Boise is not lacking in good food or beverages. “The culinary scene is booming, which new locally-sourced food and beverage hot spots, unique sites and attractions,” Huelsman said. “The restaurants feature local farm produce and Northwestern fare, OPPOSITE PAGE, ABOVE LEFT: Boise’s Race to Robie Creek is known to be one of the toughest half marathons in the Northwest. This cult classic includes 2,000 feet of more than 13 wineries within a short drive and a new established ‘Ale cumulative elevation gain in the first eight miles. The looks on the finishers’ faces Trail’ that guides visitors through 10 local microbreweries.” tell a story of both triumph and the painful 13.1-mile journey. PHOTO: Ray Mullins / Sawtooth Photo Pros And, don’t forget Boise is home to the Boise State Broncos, an OPPOSITE PAGE, ABOVE CENTER: FitOne Boise hosts a number of different events NCAA Division I university with exciting collegiate sporting events including a 5K, 10K, half marathon along with a health and fitness expo and will to attend. be held over the weekend of September 24-26. Additionally, kids 12 and under can participate in the event for free with a paid adult. PHOTO: Sawtooth Photo Pros The cultural scene gets a boost at the end of July (July 23-August ABOVE RIGHT: The City of Trees Marathon showcases some of city’s most beautiful 2) when Boise hosts Jaialdi, an international Basque celebration. The scenery winding through parks and along the Boise River Greenbelt. PHOTO: IdahoSportsPics.com festival rotates venues every five years and this year’s event in Boise is expected to draw more than 40,000 attendees, according to Huelsman. around Boise, either. The Ridge to Rivers Trails includes both trail “New this year is two of the world’s top 100 professional soccer and road riding for all levels of riders. Make sure to keep an eye out clubs are coming to Boise to play in the Basque Soccer Friendly on the roads for Olympic Gold Medalist Kristin Armstrong, who lives match,” she added. “The two teams that will face off July 29 at Boise in Boise. State University’s Albertsons Stadium are AthThis summer on July 11, downtown letic Bilbao of Spain and Club Tijuana of Mexico.” Boise will host the Boise Twilight City of Trees Marathon Boise is also home to the largest Basque populaCriterium. www.cityoftreesmarathon.com tion in North America. “The event typically attracts more than Ironman 70.3 Getting to Boise is easy from anywhere in the 20,000 spectators to watch cyclists from www.ironman.com Pacific Northwest and Canada and there are around the world,” said Huelsman. “The Lactic Acid Cycling daily non-stop flights to almost every big city event is sanctioned by USA Cycling.” www.lacticacidcycling.org in the country. Located in southwestern Idaho, For the amateurs, Boise has several Bogus Basin Boise is only a little more than 40 miles from riding groups that offer a wide variety of www.bogusbasin.org the Oregon border and 110 miles north of the weekly rides for all abilities. Nevada border. It sits at 2,700 feet above sea Boise Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Local ski hill, Bogus Basin Mountain www.boise.org level at the base of the Foothills. Recreation, has also been expanding its “If you love to get outside and play, eat well and FitOne Boise summertime recreation opportunities www.fitoneboise.org enjoy a perfect little getaway, Boise is for you,” with miles of hiking and mountain biking. said Hill. “And besides, it’s just plain friendly.” • Ridge to River Located only 16.5 miles from Boise, the www.ridgetoriver.org mountain’s winter offerings include Jaialdi 2015 downhill skiing, snowshoeing and tubing. www.jaialdi.com The more dedicated athletes circle the date for Ironman 70.3 Boise on their

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Race to the Party SCOTT LOMMERS

Running is a wonderful sport. Yet it’s common to hear non-runners describe running as torture. Running is simple — if you have a decent pair of shoes, you’re basically ready to go. Still, some people think running is too simple, too monotonous. As a sport, running needs no specific arena or court. Running can be done absolutely anywhere. But clearly, many think running in the rain, the wind, the heat or the cold and snow is agony. Running is beneficial to good health; running drives physical, mental and emotional wellness. Even so, many non-runners dismiss the sport as “too difficult,” or worst of all, “boring.” They may have a point. Running is hard. It’s rewarding, sure, but it’s not easy. Easy is friends getting together, enjoying a cold beer on a warm day, dancing to live music, celebrating life by acknowledging achievements… Hold on, I think we’re on to something. Is it possible to run hard and have fun? It is. In fact, right here is a plan, a calendar, a guide for your entire running year. No doubt that some races, and certain times of the year, work better than others, but you can have your cake and eat it too. Well, maybe a beer instead of a cake…or maybe both. Running burns a lot of calories, after all.

A Year of Fun Running January — Running Clubs — A big YES Many running clubs and similar groups exist solely for the very purpose of drinking a beer after a run. The post-run carbo reload is a time-honored tradition amongst runners. Hash House Harrier

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Obstacle races have risen to popularity quickly over the past several years, and no doubt, the after-party has helped draw the masses. PHOTO: Red Frog Events

groups even list after run beer drinking as one of their very reasons for being. The best part? While running clubs are listed here, in the dreary month of January, as a lark, running clubs operate 52 weeks out of the year. And so do bars. It’s a win-win!

February — Valentine’s Day — Probably not Valentine’s Day runs seem to have the necessary ingredients for a decent post-race party: friends and significant others encouraged and available, champagne, beer and chocolates ready to be consumed, and the doldrums of winter inspiring everyone to find any reason to celebrate. And yet, the most conspicuous significant other day of the year, and the month of February in general, just don’t seem to inspire the party spirit in runners. Too cold? Maybe. Too casual? Perhaps. A fancy dinner and nice gift seem more acceptable to the masses. Too bad? Yes, it is. This sad month needs a big party like no other.

March — St Patrick’s Day — Do you need to ask? Anyone willing to drink green beer probably has no issue letting loose after a race. It’s no surprise that St Patrick’s Day is well known as a premier race party day. Long-time favorites like the St. Patrick’s Day Dash in Seattle and the Shamrock Run in Portland highlight hundreds of green-themed races, and post-race parties, across the northwest.

April — Marathons — Nope, too tired Even with most marathons adding shorter races like a half or 10k to the agenda, many marathon events just can’t muster up enough energy for a post-race party. Let’s face it, after a marathon, most

runners want to see nothing but their own couch. Maybe if someone invented a new type of party where everyone sat down the entire time, with food and drinks on rolling trays? Nah. Let’s leave the marathon where it belongs, in the hallowed ground of the serious runner.

May — Obstacle Runs — Made for the party Mud bogs, slides, tunnels, pools, electric shocks, fire, Viking helmets — basically this whole thing is a party designed by a twelve year-old boy. Of course, twelve year-olds grow up, and then they like to drink beer while wearing their Viking helmets. It’s a natural progression. These adventure and obstacle runs are all about celebrating the achievement while on the course, with each new challenge or barrier a cause for commemoration. But they’re also serious about celebrating your finish after the race, once you’ve made it through the literal fire! Finishing one of these races is like going to a 40 hour a week job to make it to the party on Friday night. Get to work.

June — Beer Mile — Experts only need apply This one is not for the inexperienced runner…or drinker. For quite some time, the Beer Mile was a rarely mentioned stunt attributed to college cross country teams and Australians. Lately however, the Beer Mile has been gushed about, and run seriously, by no less than Olympian Nick Symmonds. A few Beer Mile videos making the rounds on the web have over a million hits. Notable stuff. The actual beer mile itself is serious business: four laps around a track with a regulation can or bottle of beer consumed before each and every lap. Running, drinking, vomiting…sounds like a typical Friday night in college. Well, the world record beer mile is less than five minutes, so apparently a few runners are indeed taking it seriously. Try at your own risk.

July — Fourth of July — Absolutely It would probably be impossible to create a better day for a post-race party. Independence Day is a day off work for most, the weather is nearly always perfect and everyone needs something to do until it’s dark enough for fireworks! Many, many towns and cities hold 5k races on the fourth. Portland and Newport even hold half marathons: the Foot Traffic Flat Half and the Celebration Run, respectively. This Fourth, find a race, grab the sunblock and fill up the cooler.

August — Relays — Friends already invited It’s nearly impossible to not party at the end of a relay. You’re with five or even eleven of your friends, you’ve just spent hour after hour in a hot, stinky van, you’re extremely sleep-deprived — you need a release! The 24-hour relay may actually be the reason beer was invented. There are even rumors of some enterprising teams having pizza delivered to the finish line. Sharp thinking like that is clear proof of how running can increase intelligence.

September — Theme Runs — Tailor-made You likely already know the lineup: The Color Run, The Neon Run, Mustache Dache, The Blacklight Run, The Zombie Run, and The Electric Run, to name a few. They’re races in name — some even are brave enough to admit they’re 5K in length — but these runs are designed for the party. Here are runs you attend in packs: friends, family, everyone’s invited. No one cares how fast you run. Really, no one cares that much if you finish at all. Party during the race. Party after the race. It’s all good.

This sign was spotted on the side of the road several miles from the finish line of the Cascade Lakes Relay in 2014. Race promoters Scott and Carrie Douglass have put some serious thought into the experiential side of their event, including libations for the post-race celebration for all participants. PHOTO: BroFoto

October — Halloween — Good options abound Are you a bit introverted? Do you have trouble letting loose, even with your closest running buddies? Well, wearing a Cookie Monster costume is a known cure. And even the stiffest wallflower usually can enjoy the party when dressed as a pirate. Maybe it’s the eye patch. Halloween races are always more laid back than the normal 5k or 10k — perfect for a post-race party. Some races even start in the evening to get your party started right…and quickly.

November — Thanksgiving — Family time While the Thanksgiving holiday is usually a nice day for celebrations, and an absolutely huge day for racing, the post-race party options are basically nonexistent. Most runners are rushing for home to get the turkey in the oven the second after they cross the finish line. If honest, most runners would say the most important reason to run a Thanksgiving Day race would be to burn 500 calories so they can head home and gorge on turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie. Is a Thanksgiving Day spent with family better than a nice post-race party? That’s your call — you know your family.

December — Holiday Runs — Brrrr Is it the icy cold weather? Yeah, it’s probably the icy cold weather. Even excusing the chill, holiday runs do have a special feel to them. They feel a touch more spiritual, a bit more charitable, and a smidge more family-oriented. Hey, don’t let me say you can’t party, but it just doesn’t usually seem as appropriate here. Save the party for another time. Drop off some extra groceries at a food bank or deliver a toy for a child in need. Provide a party for a stranger in December.

Be Safe Hey, you’re an adult. You want a beer or two after a tough race? Go ahead, enjoy. You deserve it. But please be smart. Never, ever, drink and drive. Plan ahead and find a designated driver, take a cab or hop on the bus. Make sure you’re around for the next race and after-party. Yes, running is hard. Yes, running can be serious. But it doesn’t always have to be that way. Find a few races where you can cut loose after, or even during, the race. Enjoy running! •

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HEAVEN CAN WAIT 5K RUN/WALK 5K; Drake Pk, Bend, OR; www.heavencanwait.org NORTH OLYMPIC DISCOVERY MARATHON; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Olympic Discovery Trail, Sequim to Port Angeles, WA; www.nodm.com SHORE RUN/WALK; Kids, 5K, 10K; Ferdinand Pk/Leschi Pk, Seattle, WA; www.shorerun.com CANBY 5K & 10K FOR YOUNG LIFE KIDS; 5K, 10K; Wait Park, Canby, OR; www.canby5k.com DASH FOR A CURE 5K & 10K RUN/WALK; 5K, 10K; Blue Heron Pk, Moses Lake, WA; www.buduracing.com HELVETIA HALF MARATHON, 5K & 10K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Hillsboro Stadium, Hillsboro, OR; www.htcraceseries.com; >

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THE BEAR RUN 5K RUN/WALK; 5K; Lake Wilderness Pk, Maple Valley, WA; www.maplevalleybearrun.com

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FREEDOM 5K - PART OF THE VANCOUVER USA MARATHON WEEKEND; Kids, 5K; Esther Short Pk, Vancouver, WA; www.vancouverusamarathon.com; > BITE OF BEND - BEER RUN; 5K; Bend, OR; www.thebiteofbend.com BOWERMAN 5K; 5K; Nike World HQ, Beaverton, OR; www.bowermanac.com; > ORRC SUMMER SOLSTICE 5K RUN/WALK; 5K; Clackamas Comm College, Oregon City, OR; www.orrc.net

6/28 PACIFIC CREST 5K/10K RUN & WALK Known as the jewel of Northwest destination events, this race held in beautiful Sunriver, OR has become a favorite for athletes from across the globe.

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KONA MARATHON AND FAMILY RUNS; 5K, 10K, 26.2m; Waikoloa Beach Resort, Kailua-Kona, HI; www.konamarathon.com FIT RIGHT 1ST THURSDAY URBAN ADVENTURE RUN; 1-6m Adv Race; NW Portland, Portland, OR; www.fitrightnw.com FREEDOM 5K 5K; Heckard Field, Molalla, OR; molallarunningclub.com/races/freedom-5k/ SPARK YOUR HEART 5K RUN/WALK Kids, 5K; Riverbend Pk, Bend, OR; www.sparkyourheartbend.com C.A.T. WALK & FUN RUN; 5K; Hillsboro, OR; www.catwalkfunrun.org; > FOOT TRAFFIC FLAT HALF & FULL MARATHON & FIRECRACKER 5K; 5K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Sauvie Island, Portland, OR; www.foottraffic.us/flat; > INDEPENDENCE DAY 10K @ ROGUE FARMS; 10K; Rogue Farms, Independence, OR; www.runwithpaula.com LET FREEDOM RUN 1 MILE, 5K & 10K; 1m, 5K, 10K; Othello, WA; www.ulbfit.com ORRC 5 ON THE 4TH 5K RUN/WALK; 5K; Mentor Graphics, Wilsonville, OR; www.orrc.net RIDGEFIELD INDEPENDENCE RUN; Kids, 5K, 10K; Ridgefield, WA; www.runridgefield.com RIVER RUN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY; 5K, 10K, 10m; Walla Walla Point Pk, Wenatchee, WA; www.runwenatchee.com RED, WHITE AND BLUES 5K/10K; 5K, 10K; Portland, OR; www.htcraceseries.com; >

7/11 MISSOULA MARATHON 5K (Sat 7/11), 13.1m, 26.2m (Sun 7/12); Missoula, MT; www.missoulamarathon.org 7/12 BE THE MATCH WALK + RUN Kids, 1K, 5K; World Trade Ctr Plaza, Portland, OR; www.bethematchwalkrun.org 7/18 49TH ANNUAL SEASIDE BEACH RUN AND PROM WALK Kids, 5K, 10K; Seaside, OR; www.seasidebeachrun.org 7/18 COLUMBIA RIVER TRIATHLON & FITNESS FESTIVAL; 10K; Frenchman’s Bar Pk, Vancouver, WA; www.nwpersonaltraining.com 7/18 DESCHUTES DASH - 10K; 10K; Riverbend Pk, Bend, OR; www.deschutesdash.com 7/18 OLYMPIA LAKEFAIR HALF MARATHON/8K/3K; 5K, 8K, 13.1m; Heritage Pk, Olympia, WA; www.ontherunevents.com/lakefair 7/18 SHORELINE RUN; 10K; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org 7/19 COLUMBIA RIVER TRIATHLON & FITNESS FESTIVAL; 5K; Frenchman’s Bar Pk, Vancouver, WA; www.nwpersonaltraining.com 7/19 DESCHUTES DASH - 5K; 5K; Riverbend Pk, Bend, OR; www.deschutesdash.com 7/19 HARVEST DAYS RUN; 1m, 8K, 13.1m; Battle Ground, WA; harvesthayhalf.getboldevents.com 7/25 MICHELOB ULTRA SEAFAIR PIRATE RUN 5K, 8K; Seattle Ctr, Seattle, WA; www.seafair.com 7/25 CAREY LAKE RUN; 5K; Irene Rinehart Riverfront Pk, Ellensburg, WA; www.buduracing.com 7/25 2015 USA MOUNTAIN RUNNING CHAMPIONSHIPS; 4K, 8K, 12K; Bend, OR; www.usmrt.com

7/26 BEAVERTON SUN RUN The 3rd Annual Beaverton Rotary Sun Run is coming to Downtown Beaverton. You don’t want to miss it!

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Come enjoy a day of Island energy with Hawaiian drummers, musicians and hula dancers with this trio of all women runs. Tutus and grass skirts encouraged!

Hula Girl Half-M arathon 5K & 10K Run / Walk

5K, 10K, 13.1m (held in conjunction with Wahine All Women’s Tri); Blue Lk Pk, Fairview, OR; www.aasportsltd.com/wahine; > 8/1 11TH SHOC WALK & RUN 5K/10K FOR OVARIAN CANCER 1m, 5K, 10K; Latus Motors Harley-Davidson, Gladstone, OR; www.shocfoundation.org 8/1 CRAWFISH CRAWL 5K, 10K & HALF MARATHON; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Tualatin Commons, Tualatin, OR; www.htcraceseries.com; > 8/1 HUCKLEBERRY HALF & 10K/5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Welches Mddl Schl, Welches, OR; www.huckleberryhalf.com

8/2 MAD DASH FOR CASH Run or walk the first ever Mad Dash for Cash 5k! Where your race entry is your ticket to CASH PRIZES, no matter where you place in the race! 5K; Portland Int’l Raceway, Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com 8/2 8/5 8/6 8/8

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HAULIN’ ASPEN TRAIL RUN - FULL, HALF, & HALF-AS MARATHON; 6.5m, 13.1m, 26.2m; Wanoga Sno-Pk, Bend, OR; www.haulinaspen.com ORRC GARLIC FESTIVAL 5K/10K RUN/WALK; 5K, 10K; North Plains, OR; www.orrc.net DESCHUTES BREWERY TWILIGHT 5K; 5K; Deschutes Brewery, Bend, OR; www.superfitproductions.com HIGH STREET HUSTLE 1K Kids, 5K, 8K; State Capitol Bldg, Salem, OR; www.activesalem.com COLUMBIA WINERY CHARITY RUN, WALK & KIDS’ DASH; Kids, 5K, 10K, Columbia Winery, Woodinville, WA; www.runforchildrens.org SEATTLE MARATHON 10K RACE; 10K; Seattle Ctr, Seattle, WA; www.seattlemarathon.org VOLCANO RAIN FOREST RUNS; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Cooper Ctr, Volcano, HI; www.rainforestruns.com CANBY DAHLIA RUN; 10K, 13.1m; Canby Foursquare Church, Canby, OR; www.canbydahliarun.org RACE WITH THE GUYS!; 5K, 13.1m; Soap Lake, WA; www.ulbfit.com FIT RIGHT 1ST THURSDAY URBAN ADVENTURE RUN; 1-6m Adv Race; NW Portland, Portland, OR; www.fitrightnw.com 5TH ANNUAL SUNRIVER MARATHON FOR A CAUSE 5K AND KID’S RACE Kids, 5K; Sunriver Resort, Sunriver, OR; www.sunrivermarathon.com; > GATEWAY TO THE GORGE HALF MARATHON - 5K & 10K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Troutdale, OR; www.4theirlives.com; > ORRC GREENWAY TRAIL TRIAL 10K RUN/WALK; 10K; Greenway Trail, Beaverton, OR; www.orrc.net OVERLAKE MEDICAL CENTER LABOR DAY HALF; Kids, 5m, 13.1m; Redmond, WA; www.labordayrun.com LAKE CHELAN SHORE TO SHORE MARATHON, HALF-MARATHON AND 10K; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Lake Chelan, Manson, WA; www.lakechelanmarathon.com NORTH COUNTY WINE RUN; 10K, 13.1m; Gouger Cellars, Ridgefield, WA; northcountywinerun.getboldevents.com PINTS TO PASTA 10K RUN/WALK; 10K; The Old Spaghetti Factory, Portland, OR; www.htcraceseries.com; > SURVIVE THE BURN; Kids, 5K, 10K; Riverfront Pk, Salem, OR; www.survivetheburn.org; > 11TH ANNUAL WALK, ROLL ‘N’ RUN FOR UCP; 5K, 8K; RiverEast Ctr Parking Lot, Portland, OR; www.walkrollnrun.org BRIDGE OF THE GODDESS HALF MARATHON & 10K; 10K, 13.1m; Bridge of the Gods, Cascade Locks, OR; www.runwithpaula.com; > COSMO 7K / BEND - ALL LADIES RUN; 7K; Bend, OR; www.energyevents.com; > INDIAN SUMMER HALF-MARATHON; 5K, 13.1m; Columbia Point Pk, Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org

THE ROGUE RUN; Kids, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Medford, OR; www.theroguerun.com 9/26 DARK SIDE MOUNTAIN BIKING AND TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL; 5m; Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort, Wenatchee, WA; www.darksidefestival.com 9/26 FITONE 5K FAMILY RUN, WALK & STROLL / 10K / HALF MARATHON / EXPO; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Boise, ID; www.fitoneboise.org 9/26 HAPPY GIRLS HALF MARATHON, 10K AND 5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Spokane, WA; www.happygirlsrun.com/spokane 9/26 ORRC BEST DAM RUN 10K RUN/WALK; 10K; Estacada, OR; www.orrc.net 9/27 BELLINGHAM BAY MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K; 5K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Bellingham, WA; www.bellinghambaymarathon.org 9/27 CHAMPOEG PARK HALF MARATHON, 5 MILER & DUATHLON; 5m, 13.1m; Champoeg St Pk, St. Paul, OR; www.energyevents.com; > 9/27 RACE FOR A SOLDIER HALF MARATHON; Kids, 5K, 13.1m; Gig Harbor Family YMCA, Gig Harbor, WA; www.raceforasoldier.com 10/3 LEAVENWORTH OKTOBERFEST MARATHON AND HALF-MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; U.S. Fish Hatchery, Leavenworth, WA; www.teddriven.com/leavenworth-marathon 10/3 PORTLAND MARATHON KID’S FUN RUN & FESTIVAL; Kids; Portland, OR; www.portlandmarathon.org 10/4 PORTLAND MARATHON 10K FAMILY WALK; 10K; Portland, OR; www.portlandmarathon.org 10/10 COSMO 7K / KIRKLAND - ALL LADIES RUN; 7K; Kirkland, WA; www.energyevents.com; > 10/10 ORRC BLUE LAKE 10K/5K RUN/WALK; 5K, 10K; Blue Lk Pk, Fairview, OR; www.orrc.net 10/11 GIRLFRIENDS RUN FOR A CURE QUARTER & HALF MARATHON; 10K, 13.1m; Northwest Personal Training, Vancouver, WA; www.nwpersonaltraining.com 10/11 RACE FOR THE RESCUES PORTLAND; Kids, 1m, 5K, 10K; Portland Int’l Raceway, Portland, OR; www.racefortherescuespdx.org 10/17 MOLALLA RIVER TRAIL RACE 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Hardy Creek Trail Head, Molalla, OR; molallarunningclub.com/molalla-river-trail-race 10/17 HAPPY GIRLS RUN, SISTERS - TRAIL HALF MARATHON AND 5K; 5K, 13.1m; Sisters, OR; www.happygirlsrun.com/sisters 10/17 NEWPORT BAY TO BREWS HALF MARATHON & 10K; 10K, 13.1m; Newport, OR; www.runwithpaula.com 10/18 HUMBOLDT REDWOODS MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K; 5K, 13.1, 26.2m; Humboldt Redwoods St Pk, Weott, CA; www.redwoodsmarathon.org 10/18 LEAVENWORTH OKTOBERFEST PUMPKIN TRAIL RUNS; 8K, 10m; Leavenworth Ski Hill, Leavenworth, WA; www.runwenatchee.com 9/20

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Saturday, July 18, 2015 DISCOVER BREATHTAKING VIEWS Just minutes north of Seattle, you’ll encounter great views of farmlands and mountains during your race. You’ll find great selection of attractions, plenty of restaurants, shopping galore, endless outdoor adventures, unlimited opportunities of fun and over 6,100 hotel rooms.

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Event Calendar

10/18 SD’S DOWN AND DIRTY HALF & 10K; 10K, 13.1m; Seventh Mtn Resort, Bend, OR; www.superfitproductions.com 10/25 RUN LIKE HELL!; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Pioneer Courthouse Sq, Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com; > 10/30 ZOMBIE RUN; 5K; Bend, OR; www.bendzombierun.com 10/31 RUN2SURVIVE 5K - ZOMBIE FEST; 5K; Blue Lk Pk, Fairview, OR; www.energyevents.com; > 111/7 4TH ANNUAL VETERAN’S DAY 5K & 10K; 5K, 10K; Soap Lake, WA; www.ulbfit.com 11/7 VETERANS DAY 5K RUN/WALK; Kids, 5K; Camp Withycombe, Clackamas, OR; www.htcraceseries.com 11/14 COLUMBIA CLASSIC; 10m; Battelle Campus, Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org 11/14 MUSTACHE DACHE 5K / PORTLAND; 5K; Big Al’s, Beaverton, OR; www.energyevents.com; > 11/21 HARVEST HUSTLE 1 MILE, 5K & 10K; 1m, 5K, 10K; Othello, WA; www.ulbfit.com 11/22 EWEB RUN TO STAY WARM; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; EWEB River Edge Plaza, Eugene, OR; www.eweb.org/runtostaywarm 11/26 OREGON MID VALLEY ROAD RACE; 2.5mW, 3.75m, 5.2m; Albany, OR; www.omroadrace.org; > 11/26 ORRC TURKEY TROT AT THE ZOO 4 MILE RUN/WALK; 4m ; The Oregon Zoo, Portland, OR; www.orrc.net 11/26 TOFURKY TROT PASADENA; 5K; Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, CA; www.tofurky.com 11/26 TOFURKY TROT PORTLAND; 5K; Oaks Pk, Portland, OR; www.tofurky.com 11/26 TURKEY DAY 5K AND 5 MILE RUN; 5K, 5m; Redmond Watershed, Redmond, WA; www.finishstrongevents.com 11/26 TURKEY ON THE RUN; Kids, 5K, 12K; Rotary Pk, Wenatchee, WA; www.runwenatchee.com 11/26 TURKEY TROT 5K; Kids, 5K; Mary S. Young Pk, West Linn, OR; www.htcraceseries.com 11/29 HOT BUTTERED RUN HALF MARATHON, 5K & KIDS KANDY KANE RACE; Kids, 5K, 12K, 13.1m; Esther Short Pk, Vancouver, WA; www.energyevents.com; > 12/5 24TH ANNUAL BEND JINGLE BELL RUN/WALK FOR ARTHRITIS; Kids, 5K; Bend, OR; www.bendjinglebellrun.org 12/5 UGLY SWEATER CHRISTMAS RUN; 5K, 10K; Ridgefield, WA; www.runridgefield.com 12/5 WINTER SUN 10K; 10K; Moab, UT; www.moabhalfmarathon.com 12/6 PORTLAND JINGLE BELL RUN/WALK FOR ARTHRITIS; Kids, 5K; Portland, OR; www.portlandjinglebellrun.org 12/13 HOLIDAY HALF & 5K - PORTLAND; 5K, 13.1m; adidas North America Campus, Portland, OR; www.foottraffic.us/holiday; >

12/31 THE FIRST RUN & WALK

Run for 24’s twenty-four hour running relay is the new epic running event of the season that takes you through forest trails day and night!

5K, 10K; World Trade Ctr, Downtown, Portland, OR; www.aasportsltd.com/firstrun; >

RELAYS 6/6 BEND BEER CHASE Relay; Worthy Brewing to Crux Fermentation Project, Bend, OR; www.bendbeerchase.com 6/6 Rainier to Ruston Rail-Trail Relay and Ultra; 50m, Relay; Tacoma, WA; www.rainiertoruston.com 6/13 Sawtooth Relay; Relay; Stanley to Sun Valley, ID; www.sawtoothrelay.com 6/19 Epic Oregon Relay; Relay; Portland, OR; www.epicrelays.com/oregon-relay 7/17 RAGNAR RELAY NORTHWEST PASSAGE 2015; 200m, Relay; Blaine, WA; www.ragnarrelay.com/race/northwestpassage 7/18 WILD WOMAN TRAIL MARATHON, RELAY, AND 50K; 26.2m, 50K, Relay; 109 Mt Adams Road, Trout Lake, WA; www.wildwomanmarathon.com 7/18 CSC Barrel to Keg Relay; Relay; Philomath to Newport, OR; www.communityservices.us/barrel-to-keg 7/24 Relay For Life 5K Walk/Run; 5K; Sumner HS, Sumner, WA; www.relayforlife.org 7/25 Lake of Death Relay; Relay; Hagg Lk, Forest Grove, OR; www.gobeyondracing.com 7/31 CASCADE LAKES RELAY Relay; Diamond Lk to Bend, Bend, OR; www.cascadelakesrelay.com 7/31 CASCADE LAKES RELAY - WALK Relay; Silver Lk to Bend, Bend, OR; www.cascadelakesrelay.com

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Known as the jewel of Northwest destination events, this race held in beautiful Sunriver, OR has become a favorite for athletes from across the globe.

ORRC DUEL DUAL 10K/10M RELAY/10M RACEWALK; 10m, Relay; Catlin Gabel Schl, Portland, OR; www.orrc.net SPOKANE TO SANDPOINT RELAY Relay; Spokane, WA to Sandpoint, ID; www.spokanetosandpoint.com Grand Teton Relay; Relay; Ashton, ID to Teton Village, WY; www.grandtetonrelay.com 8/28 HOOD TO COAST RELAY; Relay; Mt Hood to Seaside, OR; www.hoodtocoast.com; > 8/28 PORTLAND TO COAST HIGH SCHOOL CHALLENGE; Relay; Portland to Seaside, OR; www.hoodtocoast.com; > 8/28 PORTLAND TO COAST WALK RELAY; Relay; Portland to Seaside, OR; www.portlandtocoastwalk.com; > 9/20 GORGEOUS RELAY; Relay; Wyeth to Portland, OR; www.gorgeousrelay.com 10/25 TRI-CITIES MARATHON AND MARATHON RELAY; 26.2m, Relay; Shilo Inn, Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org 8/5

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THELMA & LOUISE WOMEN’S HALF MARATHON; 13.1m; Moab, UT; www.moabhalfmarathon.com/tlhm Rainier to Ruston Rail-Trail Relay and Ultra; 50m, Relay; Tacoma, WA; www.rainiertoruston.com Vashon Island Ultramarathon and Trail Run; 10m, 50K; The O Space, Vashon Island, WA; www.vashonultra.com 7TH ANNUAL WINDERMERE MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON 13.1m, 26.2m; Spokane, WA; www.windermeremarathon.com NORTH OLYMPIC DISCOVERY MARATHON; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Olympic Discovery Trail, Sequim to Port Angeles, WA; www.nodm.com Duvall 5K/10K/Half Marathon Runs and Kid’s Dashes; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; McCormick Pk, Duvall, WA; www.runduvall.org Victoria Goddess Run; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Langford City Pks, Langford, BC; www.victoriagoddess.com HOQUIAM HALF MARATHON & 5K RUN 5K, 13.1m; Hoquiam, WA; funrun.cityofhoquiam.com HELVETIA HALF MARATHON, 5K & 10K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Hillsboro Stadium, Hillsboro, OR; www.htcraceseries.com; > ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SEATTLE MARATHON & 1/2 MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Seattle Ctr, Seattle, WA; seattle.competitor.com Elijah Bristow 24 Hour Run; 50K, 50m, 100K, 100m, 12hr, 24hr; Eijah Bristow St Pk, Dexter, OR; www.bristow24.org Montana Governor’s Cup; Kids, 1m, 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Helena, MT; www.govcupmt.com Nock the Rock Half Marathon; 13.1m; Soda Springs, ID; nocktherock.weebly.com Snoqualmie Valley Run; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Tolt McDonald Pk, Carnation, WA; www.snoqualmievalleyrun.com State Park Series #2 Heyburn; 5m, 13.1m; Heyburn St Pk, St Maries, ID; www.trailmaniacs.com Yellowstone Half Marathon; 13.1m; Gallatin National Forest, West Yellowstone, MT; www.yellowstonehalfmarathon.com DIRTY HALF; 13.1m; Bend, OR; www.footzonebend.com Bald Peak Half; 13.1m; Haggs Tree Farm, Hillsboro, OR; www.baldpeakhalf.com Taylor Mt. 5 Mile, Half-Marathon, Marathon and 50K Trail Run; 5m, 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K; Taylor Mtn, Issaquah, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com Trail Rail Run; 12K, 30K, 50K, 50m; Mullan, ID to St. Regis, MT; www.trailrailrun.com VANCOUVER USA MARATHON & HALF MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Esther Short Pk, Vancouver, WA; www.vancouverusamarathon.com; >

Pacific Crest

13.1m, 26.2m; Sunriver Village, Sunriver, OR; www.aasportsltd.com/pacificcrest; >

Relay; Flying Horseshoe Ranch, Cle Elum, WA; www.runfor24.com

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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!

6/27 PACIFIC CREST HALF MARATHON & MARATHON

8/1 RUN FOR 24

Kaniksu 50 & Emory Corwine Memorial Ruck Race; 50m; Colville Nat’l Forest, Frater Lake, WA; www.kaniksu50.com

6/28 KONA MARATHON AND FAMILY RUNS New Location: Waikoloa Beach Resort, Big Island of Hawaii. All new Race Courses. Introducing the Quarter Marathon. Famous “Lava Fields of Kona”. Run in Paradise. 5K, 10K, 26.2m; Waikoloa Beach Resort, Kailua-Kona, HI; www.konamarathon.com 6/30

Self-Transcendence 7 & 13 Hour Solo & Relay Race; 7hr, 13hr; Magnuson Pk, Seattle, WA; us.srichinmoyraces.org/7hr-race 7/4 FOOT TRAFFIC FLAT HALF & FULL MARATHON & FIRECRACKER 5K; 5K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Sauvie Island, Portland, OR; www.foottraffic.us/flat; > 7/12 FUELED BY FINE WINE HALF MARATHON 13.1m; Dundee, OR; www.fueledbyfinewine.com; > 7/12 MISSOULA MARATHON 5K (Sat 7/11), 13.1m, 26.2m (Sun 7/12); Missoula, MT; www.missoulamarathon.org 7/18 CHELANMAN MULTISPORT WEEKEND; 10K, 13.1m; Lakeside Pk, Chelan, WA; www.chelanman.com 7/18 OLYMPIA LAKEFAIR HALF MARATHON/8K/3K; 5K, 8K, 13.1m; Heritage Pk, Olympia, WA; www.ontherunevents.com/lakefair 7/18 WILD WOMAN TRAIL MARATHON, RELAY, AND 50K; 26.2m, 50K, Relay; 109 Mt Adams Road, Trout Lake, WA; www.wildwomanmarathon.com 7/18 Totem to Totem Marathon, Half and 10k; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Skidegate, Haida Gwaii, BC; www.totemtototem.com 7/19 HARVEST DAYS RUN; 1m, 8K, 13.1m; Battle Ground, WA; harvesthayhalf.getboldevents.com 7/25 SUNCADIA MULTISPORT SUMMER FESTIVAL - HALF & FULL MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Suncadia, Cle Elum, WA; www.energyevents.com 7/25 M.A.D Marathon; 5K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Snake River Landing, Idaho Falls, ID; www.themadmarathon.com 7/25 State Park Series #3 Mt Spokane; 5m, 13.1m; Mt. Spokane St Pk, Spokane, ID; www.trailmaniacs.com 7/26 FIT RIGHT LACAMAS LAKE 1/2 MARATHON AND 5K; 5K, 13.1m; Camas, WA; www.fitrightnw.com; >

8/1 HUCKLEBERRY HALF & 10K/5K August is the month to the run the Huckleberry Half & 10K/5K in beautiful Welches,Oregon! Our adorable Li’l Bigfoot finishers medals are a must for your collection. 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Welches Middle School, Welches, OR; www.huckleberryhalf.com

8/1 HULA GIRL HALF MARATHON, 5K & 10K RUN/WALK Come enjoy a day of Island energy with Hawaiian drummers, musicians and hula dancers with this trio of all women runs. Tutus and grass skirts encouraged!

Hula Girl Half-M arathon 5K & 10K Run / Walk

5K, 10K, 13.1m (held in conjunction with Wahine All Women’s Tri); Blue Lk Pk, Fairview, OR; www.aasportsltd.com/wahine; >

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CRAWFISH CRAWL 5K, 10K & HALF MARATHON; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Tualatin Commons, Tualatin, OR; www.htcraceseries.com; > Anacortes Art Dash; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Anacortes, WA; www.cityofanacortes.org XTERRA Trail Run Hagg Lake - 1/2 Marathon, 10K, 5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Hagg Lk, Forest Grove, OR; xterrapdx.com

8/8 OREGON WINE COUNTRY HALF MARATHON Reward yourself with beautiful scenery, great weather, sunrise start, world-class Pinot Noirs and Wine and Music Festival, all included. Produced by Destination Races. 13.1m, Relay; Willamette Valley, OR; www.destinationraces.com/runoregon 8/8 8/8 8/12 8/15 8/15 8/15 8/15 8/16 8/22

HAULIN’ ASPEN TRAIL RUN - FULL, HALF, & HALF-AS MARATHON; 6.5m, 13.1m, 26.2m; Wanoga Sno-Pk, Bend, OR; www.haulinaspen.com Angel’s Staircase 35K, 60K; 35K, 60K; Foggy Dew Campground, Carlton, WA; angelsstaircase.blogspot.com Standhope 60K/25K; 25K, 60K; Pk Creek Campground, Ketchum, ID; standhope.runwildidaho.com Albany Half Marathon; 13.1m; Timber Linn Pk in Albany, Albany, OR; www.albanyhalfmarathon.org Hamster Endurance Runs; 6hr, 12hr, 24hr; Lk Padden, Bellingham, WA; www.hamsterenduranceruns.com Magnuson Series Summer Fitness Day; 5K, 10K, 15K, 13.1m; Magnuson Pk, Seattle, WA; www.magnusonseries.org The Forest Park Marathon and Half Marathon; 13.1m, 26.2m; Forest Pk, Portland, OR; www.gobeyondracing.com Bridge of the Gods Run; 10K, 13.1m; Cascade Locks, OR; www.bridgeofthegodsrun.com VOLCANO RAIN FOREST RUNS; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Cooper Ctr, Volcano, HI; www.rainforestruns.com

9/12

8/29 CANBY DAHLIA RUN

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This rural half-marathon winds through trees, farmland, and the largest dahlia farm in the U.S. at the height of the blooming season.

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10K, 13.1m; Canby Foursquare Church, Canby, OR; www.canbydahliarun.org

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RACE WITH THE GUYS!; 5K, 13.1m; Soap Lake, WA; www.ulbfit.com GATEWAY TO THE GORGE HALF MARATHON - 5K & 10K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Troutdale, OR; www.4theirlives.com; > 9/5 Dash Point State Park 10K and Half-Marathon Trail Run; 10K, 13.1m; Dash Point St Pk, Federal Way, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com 9/5 Volcanic 50; 50K; Cougar, WA; www.gobeyondracing.com 9/6 5TH ANNUAL SUNRIVER MARATHON FOR A CAUSE HALF MARATHON, MARATHON 13.1m, 26.2m; Sunriver Resort, Sunriver, OR; www.sunrivermarathon.com; > 9/6 KELOWNA WINE COUNTRY HALF MARATHON; 13.1m, Relay; Kelowna, BC; www.destinationraces.com/runbc 8/29 9/5

9/7 OVERLAKE MEDICAL CENTER LABOR DAY HALF One of the flattest courses in Washington, all Overlake Medical Center Labor Day Half finishers will receive finisher medals and enjoy a post-race beer garden. Kids, 5m, 13.1m; Redmond, WA; www.labordayrun.com 9/12

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State Park Series #4 Ponderosa; 5m, 13.1m; Ponderosa St Pk, McCall, ID; www.trailmaniacs.com Tacoma Narrows Half; 13.1m; Tacoma Narrows Airport, Tacoma, WA; www.tacomanarrowshalf.com BLACK DIAMOND LONG COURSE TRIATHLON & HALF MARATHON; 13.1m, Long Tri; Nolte St Pk, Enumclaw, WA; www.blackdiamondtri.com BOZEMAN MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Bozeman, MT; www.bozemanmarathon.com Boring Marathon, Half-Boring Half-Marathon and Near Boring 8K; 8K, 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K; Sam Barlow HS, Gresham, OR; www.boringmarathon.com GOLDEN ULTRA; 5K, 20K, 50K, Relay; Golden, BC; www.goldenultra.com BRIDGE OF THE GODDESS HALF MARATHON & 10K; 10K, 13.1m; Bridge of the Gods, Cascade Locks, OR; www.runwithpaula.com; > INDIAN SUMMER HALF-MARATHON; 5K, 13.1m; Columbia Point Pk, Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org WOODINVILLE WINE COUNTRY HALF MARATHON; 13.1m, Relay; Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, Woodinville, WA; www.destinationraces.com/runwoodinville GOAT Run; 13.1m, 26.2m; Port Angeles, WA; www.greatoatrun.org

9/20 THE ROGUE RUN The Rogue Run is not just a run, it’s an adventure! Cash prizes and AMAZING goodie bags!

Kids, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Medford, OR; www.theroguerun.com 9/26 9/26 9/26

LAKE CHELAN SHORE TO SHORE MARATHON, HALF-MARATHON AND 10K; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Lake Chelan, Manson, WA; www.lakechelanmarathon.com PINE TO PALM 100 MILE ENDURANCE RUN; 100m; Williams to Ashland, OR; www.roguevalleyrunners.com Plain 100 Mile and 100K; 100K, 100m; Plain WA; www.cascaderunningclub.com

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FITONE 5K FAMILY RUN, WALK & STROLL / 10K / HALF MARATHON / EXPO; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Boise, ID; www.fitoneboise.org HAPPY GIRLS HALF MARATHON, 10K AND 5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Spokane, WA; www.happygirlsrun.com/spokane Cle Elum Ridge 50K and 25K; 25K, 50K; Wenatchee Nat’l Forest, Cle Elum, WA; cleelumridge.blogspot.com Mountain Lakes 100; 100m; Olallie Lk Resort, Detroit, OR; www.gobeyondracing.com Priest Lake 50K, Marathon, Half-Marathon, 25K; 13.1m, 25K, 26.2m, 50K; Hills Resort, Priest Lake, ID; www.priestlakerace.com Quilcene Half-Marathon, 10K and 5K Runs; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Quilcene Bay, Quilcene, WA; www.quilcenehalfmarathon.com

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Tehaleh 1K Kids, 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon and Marathon Trail Run; 5K, 10K, 26.2m; Bonney Lake, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com BELLINGHAM BAY MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K; 5K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Bellingham, WA; www.bellinghambaymarathon.org CHAMPOEG PARK HALF MARATHON, 5 MILER & DUATHLON; 5m, 13.1m; Champoeg St Pk, St. Paul, OR; www.energyevents.com; > RACE FOR A SOLDIER HALF MARATHON; Kids, 5K, 13.1m; Gig Harbor Family YMCA, Gig Harbor, WA; www.raceforasoldier.com PORTLAND MARATHON & HALF MARATHON 13.1, 26.2m; Portland, OR; www.portlandmarathon.org

10/11 GIRLFRIENDS RUN FOR A CURE QUARTER & HALF MARATHON The Girlfriends have raised nearly $350,000! The 9th Annual Girlfriends Run for a Cure is empower inspire designed specifically for women including a love hope RUN FOR A CURE faith power beautiful, flat course, chocolate, massage, endurecourage strength joy cupcakes and Firemen at the finish line!

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Silver Falls Trail Half Marathon; 13.1m; Silver Falls St Pk, Silverton, OR; www.silverfallsmarathon.com 11/14 Grand Ridge 5M, Half-Marathon, Marathon and 50K Trail Run; 5m, 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K; Grand Ridge Pk, Issaquah, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com

11/22 EWEB RUN TO STAY WARM

10/11 CITY OF TREES MARATHON & HALF MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Boise, ID; www.bluecirclesports.com 10/11 GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon; 8K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Victoria, BC; www.runvictoriamarathon.com 10/11 Snohomish River Run Half Marathon & 10K; 10K, 13.1m; Rotary Pk, Everett, WA; www.snohomishriverrun.com 10/17 RUNAWAY PUMPKIN HALF MARATHON 13.1m; Cheadle Lk Pk, Lebanon, OR; www.runawaypumpkinhalf.org 10/17 HAPPY GIRLS RUN, SISTERS - TRAIL HALF MARATHON AND 5K; 5K, 13.1m; Sisters, OR; www.happygirlsrun.com/sisters 10/17 NEWPORT BAY TO BREWS HALF MARATHON & 10K; 10K, 13.1m; Newport, OR; www.runwithpaula.com 10/17 Elk Kings 25K/50K; 15m, 50K; Tilamook Forest Ctr, Tillamook, OR; www.gobeyondracing.com

10/18 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! 5K, 13.1, 26.2m; Humboldt Redwoods St Pk, Weott, CA; www.redwoodsmarathon.org 10/18 THE OTHER HALF; 13.1m; Moab, UT; www.moabhalfmarathon.com/otherhalf 10/18 Ft. Steilacoom 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon, Marathon and 50K Trail Run; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K; Ft. Steilacoom Pk, Lakewood, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com 10/24 ORRC AUTUMN LEAVES 50K/50 MILE; 50K, 50m; Champoeg St Pk, St. Paul, OR; www.orrc.net

10/25 RUN LIKE HELL! Join over 5,000 runners and walkers as they dress up in costume and take over the streets of downtown Portland. This Halloween tradition features costume contests, beer, food, and live music! Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Pioneer Courthouse Sq, Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com; > 10/25 ROCK ‘N’ ROLL OASIS VANCOUVER HALF MARATHON; 10K, 13.1m; runrocknroll.competitor.com/vancouver 10/25 TRI-CITIES MARATHON AND MARATHON RELAY; 26.2m, Relay; Shilo Inn, Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org 10/25 Columbia Gorge Marathon and Half Marathon; 13.1m, 26.2m; Hood River, OR; www.columbiagorgemarathon.com 11/7 LITHIA LOOP TRAIL MARATHON; 26.2m; Lithia Pk, Ashland, OR; www.roguevalleyrunners.com 11/7 ZEITGEIST HALF MARATHON; 13.1m; Optimist Football Pk, Boise, ID; www.zhalfmarathon.com; > 11/7 Silver Falls Trail 50K Ultra, Marathon and 7 Mile; 7m, 26.2m, 50K; Silver Falls St Pk, Silverton, OR; www.silverfallsmarathon.com

June/July 2015 racecenter.com

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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.

11/29 AMICA INSURANCE SEATTLE MARATHON; Kids, 13.1m, 26.2m; Seattle Ctr, Seattle, WA; www.seattlemarathon.org 11/29 HOT BUTTERED RUN HALF MARATHON, 5K & KIDS KANDY KANE RACE; Kids, 5K, 12K, 13.1m; Esther Short Pk, Vancouver, WA; www.energyevents.com; > 12/6 CALIFORNIA INTERNATIONAL MARATHON; 26.2m Solo/Relay; Folsom Dam, Sacramento, CA; www.runcim.org 12/13 HOLIDAY HALF & 5K - PORTLAND; 5K, 13.1m; adidas North America Campus, Portland, OR; www.foottraffic.us/holiday; >

One of the most scenic courses in the country, a true test for athletes with its rolling hills on the bike and run leg courses. Sprint Tri, Tri-iT Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Olympic Du; Hagg Lk, Forest Grove, OR; www.aasportsltd.com/hagglake; > 7/11 7/12

TRIATHLONS/DUATHLONS 6/6 BLUE LAKE TRIATHLON Recognized by NW triathletes as the “must do” event to open the triathlon season, the Blue Lake Triathlon encompasses two full days of racing.

Portland

Triathlon & Duathlon

Sprint Tri, Tri-iT Sprint Tri (My First Tri), Sprint Du (Sat, 6/6); Olympic Tri, Olympic Du (Sun 6/7); Blue Lk Pk, Fairview, OR; www.aasportsltd.com/bluelake; >

6/6 MY FIRST TRI YOU CAN become a triathlete in 2015 with this ideal novice triathlon held at beginner-friendly Blue Lake Park, where veteran triathletes cheer for your success.

Padden Duathlon; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Bathhouse West Entrance, Bellingham, WA; www.cob.org/services/recreation/races Padden Triathlon; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Lk Padden Pk, Bellingham, WA; www.cob.org/services/recreation/races Black Hills Triathlon; Sprint Tri; Long Lk Pk, Lacey, WA; www.blackhillstriathlon.com RIGHTEOUS RICHLAND SPRINT TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Off Road Tri; Howard Amon Pk, Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org ATHLETES LOUNGE TRIATHLON TRAINING RACES; Sprint Tri; Hagg Lk, Forest Grove, OR; www.athleteslounge.com

7/11 HAGG LAKE TRIATHLON & DUATHLON

Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; EWEB River Edge Plaza, Eugene, OR; www.eweb.org/runtostaywarm

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10K, 13.1m; Northwest Personal Training, Vancouver, WA; www.nwpersonaltraining.com

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MY FIRST TRI

Tri-iT Sprint Tri (Beginner wave at Blue Lake Sprint Tri); Blue Lk Pk, Fairview, OR; www.aasportsltd.com/bluelake; > 6/7

Pine Hollow Tri; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Aquathlon; Pine Hollow Lakeside Resort, Wamic, OR; www.pinehollowtri.com 6/13 MOSES LAKE TRIATHLON: For the Health of It!; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Blue Heron Pk, Moses Lake, WA; www.buduracing.com 6/13 TRI FOR LIFE; Sprint (pool) Tri; South Albany HS, Albany, OR; www.optionsprc.org 6/20 TriMonroe; Sprint Aquathlon; Lk Tye Pk, Monroe, WA; www.trimonroe.com 6/21 LAKE MERIDIAN TRIATHLON - JUNE Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; City of Kent’s Lk Meridian Pk, Kent, WA; www.lakemeridiantri.com 6/21 CLACKAMAS COVE TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Clackamette Pk, Oregon City, OR; www.clackamascovetriathlon.com

6/27 PACIFIC CREST TRIATHLON & DUATHLON Known as the jewel of Northwest destination events, this race held in beautiful Sunriver, OR has become a favorite for athletes from across the globe.

7/18 COLUMBIA RIVER TRIATHLON & FITNESS FESTIVAL This summer weekend Triathlon & Fitness Festival along the beautiful Columbia River offers both a Short & Olympic Distance Triathlon, Duathlon, 5 & 10km Run and scenic Bike rides. Olympic Tri, Olympic Du, 10K (Sat 7/18); Sprint Tri, Sprint Du, 5K (Sun 7/19); Frenchman’s Bar Pk, Vancouver, WA; www.nwpersonaltraining.com CHELANMAN MULTISPORT WEEKEND; Olympic Tri, Long Tri; Lakeside Pk, Chelan, WA; www.chelanman.com 7/18 DESCHUTES DASH - OLYMPIC; 10K, Olympic Tri, Olympic Aquabike; Riverbend Pk, Bend, OR; www.deschutesdash.com 7/18 TIGER TRI; Olympic Tri; Colville, WA; www.tigertri.com; > 7/19 SEAFAIR TRIATHLON & KIDS TRIATHLON Kids Tri, Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Seward Pk, Seattle, WA; www.seafair.com 7/19 CHELANMAN MULTISPORT WEEKEND; Youth Tri, Tri-a-Tri, Sprint Tri; Lakeside Pk, Chelan, WA; www.chelanman.com 7/19 DESCHUTES DASH - SPRINT; 5K, Youth Tri, Sprint Tri, Sprint Aquabike; Riverbend Pk, Bend, OR; www.deschutesdash.com 7/19 RACE THE RIVER TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri; Coeur d’Alene, ID; www.racetheriver.com 7/22 ATHLETES LOUNGE TRIATHLON TRAINING RACES; Sprint Tri; Hagg Lk, Forest Grove, OR; www.athleteslounge.com 7/25 ELLENSBURG SPRINT TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri; Irene Rinehart Riverfront Pk, Ellensburg, WA; www.buduracing.com 7/25 SUNCADIA MULTISPORT SUMMER FESTIVAL - OLYMPIC DU; Olympic Du; Suncadia, Cle Elum, WA; www.energyevents.com 7/25 Rolf Prima Tri at the Grove; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Lakeside Pk, Cottage Grove Lk, Cottage Grove, OR; www.bestinthewestevents.com 7/26 WHISKY DICK TRIATHLON; Olympic Tri, Olympic Du; Vantage to Ellensburg, WA; www.buduracing.com 7/18

8/1 WAHINE ALL WOMEN’S TRIATHLON & DUATHLON Bring out your inner Islander with Hawaiian drummers, musicians and hula dancers setting the mood at this annual All Women’s triathlon/ duathlon event at Blue Lake Park! Sprint Tri, Tri-iT Sprint Tri, Sprint Du; Blue Lk Pk, Fairview, OR; www.aasportsltd.com/wahine; >

Pacific Crest

Kids (Fri 6/26); Long Tri, Long Du (Sat 6/27); Olympic Tri, Olympic Du (Sun 6/28); Wickiup Reservoir to Sunriver, Sunriver, OR; www.aasportsltd.com/pacificcrest; > 6/27 LAKE PADDEN TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri; Bellingham, WA; www.cob.org

LAKEWOOD SUMMERFEST TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri; Ft. Steilacoom Pk, Lakewood, WA; www.lakewoodsummerfesttriathlon.com Spring Meadow Triathlon and Aquabike; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Spring Meadow St Pk, Helena, MT; www.springmeadowtri.com

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WHIDBEY ISLAND TRIATHLON Sprint Tri; Langley, WA; www.whidbeytriathlon.com POWER OF PASCO SPRINT TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri; Chiawana Pk in Pasco, Pasco, WA; www.3rrr.org

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AQUAMAN DUATHLON; Sprint Aquathlon; Howard Amon Pk, Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org 8/22 TITANIUM MAN JUNIOR TRIATHLON; Kids Tri, Youth Tri; Howard Amon Pk, Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org 8/23 LAKE MERIDIAN TRIATHLON - AUGUST Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; City of Kent’s Lk Meridian Pk, Kent, WA; www.lakemeridiantri.com 8/29 Priest Lake Triathlon and MTB Sprint Tri; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Hills Resort, Priest Lake, ID; www.priestlakerace.com 9/5 BONNEY LAKE TRIATHLON (OLYMPIC AND SPRINT); Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Allen York Pk, Bonney Lake, WA; www.buduracing.com 9/5 TITANIUM MAN TRIATHLON; Olympic Tri; Columbia Pk, Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org 9/12 MAC DASH Kids Tri, Youth Tri, Sprint (pool) Tri; Madras Aquatic Ctr, Madras, OR; www.macdash.org 9/12 ALUMINUM MAN TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Olympic Du; Riverfront Pk, The Dalles, OR; www.racecenter.com/aluminumman; > 9/12 BEST IN THE WEST TRIATHLON FESTIVAL; Sprint Tri, Long Tri (Sat 9/12); Kids, Try-a-Tri, Olympic Tri (Sun 9/13); Lewis Creek Pk, Sweet Home, OR; www.bestinthewestevents.com 9/12 LAKE STEVENS TRIATHLON (OLYMPIC AND SPRINT); Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Lake Stevens, WA; www.buduracing.com 9/13 BLACK DIAMOND LONG COURSE TRIATHLON & HALF MARATHON; 13.1m, Long Tri; Nolte St Pk, Enumclaw, WA; www.blackdiamondtri.com 9/19 Magnuson Series Family Fitness Day; Sprint Du; Magnuson Pk, Seattle, WA; www.magnusonseries.org 9/20 PORTLAND TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Cathedral Pk, Portland, OR; www.portlandtri.com 9/27 CHAMPOEG PARK HALF MARATHON, 5 MILER & DUATHLON; Sprint Du; Champoeg St Pk, St. Paul, OR; www.energyevents.com; > 8/21

8/2 MID-SUMMER TRIATHLON & DUATHLON There’s something for everyone, at this Hawaiian-themed event, with novice, sprint and Olympic-distance races. Hawaiian drummers, musicians and hula dancers add to the Island vibe! Sprint Tri, Tri-iT Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du; Blue Lk Pk, Fairview, OR; www.aasportsltd.com/midsummer; > 8/2

Bellingham Youth Triathlon; Kids Tri, Sprint Tri; Arne Hanna Aquatic Ctr, Bellingham, WA; www.trithecookie.com Race Montana Triathlon; Kids Tri, Sprint (pool) Tri; Electric City Water Pk, Great Falls, MT; www.racemttri.com ATHLETES LOUNGE TRIATHLON TRAINING RACES; Sprint Tri; Hagg Lk, Forest Grove, OR; www.athleteslounge.com

8/2 8/5

8/8 EMMETT’S MOST EXCELLENT TRIATHLONS Come join us for the 14th Annual Emmett’s Most Excellent Triathlons in Downtown Emmett, Idaho; just 30 miles from Boise! USAT Sanctioned, Cash Prizes. Kids Tri (Fri 8/7); Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Olympic Aquabike (Sat 8/8); Emmett/Boise, ID; www.emmetttri.com; > 8/8 8/8 8/8 8/15 8/16 8/16

Coeur d’Alene Triathlon & Duathlon; Olympic Tri; Coeur d’Alene City Pk, Coeur d’Alene, ID; www.cdatriathlon.com Lake Tye Triathlon; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Youth Tri; Lk Tye, Monroe, WA; www.laketyetriathlon.com XTERRA PDX - Epic Off Road Weekend; Kids Tri, Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Hagg Lk, Forest Grove, OR; xterrapdx.com Polson Triathlon; Olympic Tri; Riverside Pk, Polson, MT; www.polsontriathlon.com CRESCENT CITY TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri (pool), Sprint Du; Fred Endert Pool, Crescent City, CA; www.crescentcitytriathlon.com; > West Plains WunderWoman Triathlon; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Waterfront Pk, Medical Lake, WA; www.emdesports.com

6/28 7/25 8/1

BELLINGHAM KIDS TRAVERSE; 1m, Mud/Obstacle, MTB; Civic Field, Bellingham, WA; www.bellinghamkidstraverse.com KULSHAN QUEST ADVENTURE RACE Adv Race; Fairhaven, Bellingham, WA; www.kulshanquest.com The Epic Grind; Kids, 5K, 10K, Mud/Obstacle; Hagg Lk, Forest Grove, OR; www.epic-grind.com

8/15 WILLAMETTE RIVER RELAY Willamette River Relay is Oregon’s newest multi-sport event. 2.4mi paddle, 16.2mi bike, and 6.2mi run along the Calapooia and Willamette Rivers. Afterparty at August 15, 2015 Calapooia Brewing Company. Multi-sport; Monteith Pk, Albany, OR; www.riverrelay.com

MUDS TO SUDS MUD RACE; 5K, Mud/Obstacle; Hovander Pk, Ferndale, WA; www.mudstosuds.com Bend AR; Adv Race; Bend, OR; www.bendracing.com/bend-ar North Bend Iron Horse Traverse; Multi-sport; North Bend, WA; www.recreationnorthwest.org 9/19 BELLINGHAM TRAVERSE Multi-sport, Relay; Boundary Bay Brewery, Bellingham, WA; www.bellinghamtraverse.com 9/19 THE INFERNO; 5K, 10K, 13.1m Mud/Obstacle; Salem, OR; www.racetheinferno.com 9/26 SPARTAN SUN PEAKS BEAST 21K, Mud/Obstacle; Sun Peaks Resort, BC; www.spartanrace.com 9/26 SPARTAN SUN PEAKS ULTRA BEAST MUD/OBSTACLE/MULTI-SPORT/ 42K, Mud/Obstacle; Sun Peaks Resort, BC; www.spartanrace.com ADVENTURE RACING 9/26 SAN JUAN ISLAND QUEST ADVENTURE RACE; Adv Race; Moran St Pk, Orcas Island, WA; www.recreationnorthwest.org 6/6 NORTH VANCOUVER SPARTAN SPRINT 9/26 Race the Reaper; 3m, 6m; Flying M Ranch, Yamhill, OR; 5K, Mud/Obstacle; North Vancouver, BC; www.spartanrace.com www.racethereaper.org 6/6 Get A Clue Scavenger Race; Adv Race; Canby, OR; getacluecanby.webs. 9/27 SPARTAN SUN PEAKS SPRINT com 5K, Mud/Obstacle; Sun Peaks Resort, BC; www.spartanrace.com 6/20 SUMMER SOLSTICE URBAN OBSTACLE RACE 10/3 Pirate Plunder Adventure Race; Mud/Obstacle; Yakima, WA; 5K, 10K, Adv Race; Northwest Personal Training, Vancouver, WA; www.pirateplunderrace.com www.nwpersonaltraining.com 10/10 Detroit Lake Mud Run; 10K, Mud/Obstacle; Detroit Lk Rec Area, 6/20 Running Wild 5K Fun Run/Walk & Outdoor Skills Challenge; 5K, Adv Race; Detroit, OR; www.runwildadventures.com EE Wilson Wildlife Area, Monmouth, OR; www.teamrunningwild.com VELOPRO_AD1_INTRO.pdf 1 9/10/14 10:30 AM 8/29

8/29 9/12

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Event Calendar CYCLING SERIES 6/1 6/3 7/7 8/4

Portland Short Track MtB Series; MtB; Mon 6/1-7/27; Portland, OR; www.obra.org Mt. Tabor Series; Circuit; Wed 6/3-7/8; Portland, OR; www.obra.org Twilight Criterium Series; Circuit; Tue 7/7-7/28; Eugene, OR; www.obra.org Twilight Cyclocross Series; Cyclocross; Tue 8/4-9/29; Eugene, OR; www.obra.org

CYCLING RACES 6/6 6/6 6/7 6/13 6/20 6/22 6/26 6/26 7/11 7/11 7/12 7/17 7/19 7/20 7/25 7/26 8/2 8/8 8/9 8/21 9/12 9/26

BAVARIAN BIKE & BREWS; MTB; Leavenworth, WA; www.dasradhaus.com The Woodrat 25er; 12m, 25m MTB; Inn at Priest Lake, Priest Lake, ID; www.priestlakerace.com Monument Series: Hagg Lake; Road; Hagg Lk, Forest Grove, OR; www.obra.org High Desert Omnium; 2 Day, TT, Criterium, Road (RR State Champs); Bend, OR; www.highdesertomnium.com Mary’s Peak Hillclimb; Time Trial; Philomath, OR; www.obra.org Alpenrose Six Day; 6 Day, Track; Alpenrose Velodrome, Portland, OR; www.obra.org Baker City Cycling Classic; Stage Race; Baker HS, Baker City, OR; www.bakercitycycling.org Baker City Cycling Classic; 3 Day Stage; Baker City, OR; www.bakercitycycling.org Oregon 12/24; Relay, MTB; Wanoga Sno-Pk, Bend, OR; www.oregonmtb24.com Oregon 24; 24hrs; Wanoga Sno-Pk, Bend, OR; www.oregonmtb24.com OUCH: Larch Mtn Uphill Time Trial; Time Trial; Corbett Schl Complex, Corbett, OR; www.consystency.Net/OBRA/OUCH ALPENROSE VELODROME CHALLENGE; 3 Day, Track; Alpenrose Velodrome, Portland, OR; www.obra.org OBRA: Uphill Time Trial State Championship; Time Trial; Timberline Lodge, Government Camp, OR; www.consystency.Net/OBRA/MHTT High Cascades 100; 100m MTB; Athletic Club of Bend, Bend, OR; www.highcascades100.com Mt. Tabor Circuit Race; Circuit; Portland, OR; www.obra.org Revenge of the Disc: Race 1; Time Trial; Brownsville, OR; www.obra.org Revenge of the Disc: Race 2; Time Trial; Brownsville, OR; www.obra.org Alsea Falls MTB Festival; MTB, Bike Tour, Clinic; Alsea Falls Rec Area, Monroe, OR; www.mudslingerevents.com Revenge of the Disc: Race 3; Time Trial; Brownsville, OR; www.obra.org Eugene Celebration; 3 Day, Stage; Eugene, OR; www.obra.org FAT 55 Mountain Bike Marathon; MTB; Greenwaters Pk, Oakridge, OR; www.fatfiftyfive.com DARK SIDE MOUNTAIN BIKING AND TRAIL RUNNING FESTIVAL; MTB; Mission Ridge Ski & Board Resort, Wenatchee, WA; www.darksidefestival.com

9/27 Battle at Barlow; Cyclocross; Gresham, OR; www.obra.org 10/10 CROSS CRUSADE: ALPENROSE; 2 Day, Cyclocross; Portland, OR; www.crosscrusade.com 10/18 CROSS CRUSADE: WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS; Cyclocross; Hillsboro, OR; www.crosscrusade.com 10/31 CROSS CRUSADE: DESCHUTES BREWERY; 2 Day, Cyclocross; Bend, OR; www.crosscrusade.com 11/8 CROSS CRUSADE: BARTON PARK; Cyclocross; Estacada, OR; www.crosscrusade.com 11/14 CROSS CRUSADE: PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY; 2 Day, Cyclocross; Portland, OR; www.crosscrusade.com

CYCLING TOURS/RIDES 6/6 6/13

8/9 9/19 9/19 10/3

SWIMMING/OTHER 6/12 6/14

APPLE CENTURY BIKE RIDE; Bike Tour; Walla Walla Point Pk, Wenatchee, WA; www.applebikeride.com Strawberry Century; Bike Tour; Lebanon HS, Lebanon, OR; www.santiamspokes.org

6/27 6/28 7/2

6/26 TOUR DE CREST

7/4 7/10

Two fun, family-friendly bike tours offer the opportunity to ride part or all of the scenic bike courses used during the weekend’s multisport races.

7/15 7/18 8/16

25m, 55m Ride; Sunriver Village, Sunriver, OR; www.aasportsltd.com/pacificcrest; > 6/27 6/27 7/18 7/18 7/18 7/19 7/25 8/2 8/7 8/9

8/22

Petal Pedal; 30m, 48m, 71m, 100m Bike Tour; Silverton, OR; www.petalpedal.com Silver Valley Ride to Defeat ALS; Bike Tour; Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes, Enaville Trailhead, Kingston, ID; www.rideals.org COLUMBIA RIVER TRIATHLON & FITNESS FESTIVAL; 30-40m; Frenchman’s Bar Pk, Vancouver, WA; www.nwpersonaltraining.com TOUR DE WHATCOM; Bike Tour; Boundary Bay Brewery, Bellingham, WA; www.tourdewhatcom.com Jedermann Gran Fondo Bike Ride; Bike Tour; Cheney, WA; www.emdesports.com COLUMBIA RIVER TRIATHLON & FITNESS FESTIVAL; 20-30m; Frenchman’s Bar Pk, Vancouver, WA; www.nwpersonaltraining.com Ride to Defeat ALS; 25m, 40m, 60m Bike Tour; Snohomish Centennial Trail, Snohomish, WA; www.alsa.org Willamette Gran Fondo; Bike Tour; Philomath HS, Philomath, OR; www.willamettegranfondo.com Obliteride; Bike Tour; Gas Works Pk, Seattle, WA; www.obliteride.org CHAMPAGNE BIKE RIDE - ALL LADIES BIKE RIDE; 20m, 35m; Fort Vancouver Nat’l Historic Site, Vancouver, WA; www.energyevents.com; >

Providence Bridge Pedal and Stride; Bike Tour; Portland, OR; www.bridgepedal.com Ride Around the Sound; Bike Tour; Seattle, WA; action.lung.org Round the Sound for Ultrasound (4US); Bike Tour; Ft. Steilacoom Pk, Lakewood, WA; www.4us.org THE KETTLE METTLE 100K+ Gravel Ride; Penticton to Kelowna, BC; www.kettlemettle.ca

9/5 9/12

THE BLUESEVENTY FRIDAY NIGHT SWIM RACE - JUNE; Swimming; City of Kent’s Lk Meridian Pk, Kent, WA; www.fridaynightswimraces.com CONQUER YOUR IRONMAN; 1.2m, 2.4m Open Water Swim; Seattle, WA; www.say-yes-to-life-swims.com MARTHA LAKE OPEN WATER SWIM JUNE; Swimming; Lynnwood, WA; www.marthalakeswim.com TUBBY TROUT; 5K Open Water Swim; Seattle, WA; www.say-yes-to-life-swims.com Adult Swim Clinics 1-3; Swimming, Clinic; LaCamas Swim & Sport, Camas, WA; www.lacamassport.com MARTHA LAKE OPEN WATER SWIM JULY; Swimming; Lynnwood, WA; www.marthalakeswim.com THE BLUESEVENTY FRIDAY NIGHT SWIM RACE - JULY; Swimming; City of Kent’s Lk Meridian Pk, Kent, WA; www.fridaynightswimraces.com WEDNESDAY EVENING SWIMS; Wed, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29; .5m, 1m Open Water Swim; Seattle, WA; www.say-yes-to-life-swims.com FAT SALMON OPEN WATER SWIM; 1.25m, 3.4m; Madison Pk, Seattle, WA; www.fatsalmon.org; > The Coeur d’Alene Crossing; 2.4m; Hagadone Event Ctr, Coeur d Alene, ID; www.cdacrossing.com SWIM ACROSS AMERICA - MOSES LAKE; .5m, 1m, 2.4m; Blue Heron Pk, Moses Lake, WA; www.swimacrossamerica.org; > SWIM ACROSS AMERICA - SEATTLE; .5m, 1m, 2.4m; Luther Burbank Pk, Mercer Island, WA; www.swimacrossamerica.org; > COLUMBIA CROSSING SWIM; Swimming; Chiawana Pk, Pasco, WA; www.3rrr.org

TRAINING/CAMPS/CLINICS/ EXPOS 6/6 6/27 6/27

CHI WALKING INTRODUCTORY HALF-DAY WORKSHOP; Clinic; Friendly House Comm Ctr, Portland, OR; www.runningmindfully.com CHI RUNNING ONE-DAY WORKSHOP; Clinic; Catlin Gabel Schl, Portland, OR; www.chiliving.com CHI WALKING HALF-DAY WORKSHOP; Clinic; Catlin Gabel Schl, Portland, OR; www.chiliving.com

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