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INSIDE: Dealing with Post Race Blues

June July 2016

SUMMER

CAMPS AND EPIC

ADVENTURERS

Listening to Your Body Running Loose in the City Learning to Walk Again

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FEATURES 26

EPIC ADVENTURERS

Scott Lommers

PACIFIC NW CHOCK FULL OF SUMMER CAMP OPTIONS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS

Shannah Werner

ON THE COVER: : Justin Houck running atop Washington’s Crystal Mountain during the Crystal Mt. Sky Marathon held in September. PHOTO: Glenn Tachiyama Photography ABOVE: Step outside and create your own adventures this summer. PHOTO: Glenn Tachiyama Photography

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DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS 8

FROM THE PUBLISHER: MATT

Brook Gardner

TRAIL MATTERS: LEARNING TO WALK AGAIN

Paul Lieto

BRIEFS

FUEL: LISTEN TO YOUR BODY

Stephanie M. Howe, Ph.D.

MAXIMUS: POST RACE BLUES

Max King

THE DIRT: TRAIL RUNNING FOR CITY SLICKERS

Jeff Browning

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Matt June/July 2016 It’s hard to believe that four years have passed since I last penned my pre-Olympic

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Games note to our readers. In 2012, I wrote about my childhood memories of the 1984

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the “venues” we created in our cul-de-sac. The “rock

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walk” as we named it, consisted of a timed walk/hop seemed to win each time it was contested. Many childhood memories were created on that street, where I lived for the first 18 years of my life. There were several constants besides living in the same house throughout my childhood, and one of them was Matt.

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between boulders in his front yard — an event that he

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Besides being the “king of the rock walk” during our 1984

was pretty cool for an underclassman.

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

I look forward to watching another action-packed stint of Olympic coverage with my

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neighborhood summer games, he was also the kid seen in family movies alongside me when I first learned to ride without training wheels. Two years my senior, he gave me rides to high school in his red pickup, and introduced me to some of the “older crowd” which

daughters this summer, and being amazed by the talented athletes who will vie for gold in Rio. But I’ll also be thinking

...he was also the kid seen in family movies alongside me when I first learned to ride without training wheels.

about my friend Matt who suffered a stroke in 2015, and is currently on the long road to recovery. When you’re a child, people quiz you about who your “hero” might be, or what

athlete you look up to the most. As an adult, I’ve learned that the people I admire are those who face adversity and don’t give up the fight. As Matt recently shared on Facebook: “To call the last 10 months a learning experience is the understatement of my lifetime. Please be patient as I figure out how to communicate my story.” Today, I find great inspiration in Matt. Although he has a tough road ahead of him, he won’t be far from my thoughts and will always serve as a reminder of the strength of the human spirit, and the bond of friendship we formed on Newcastle Place. See you at the races Brook Gardner brook@racecenter.com

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Learning To Walk Again

At the beginning of the day, it’s all about the adventures. PHOTO: Paul Lieto

PAUL LIETO

Learning to walk again, or, listening to your heart over your mind. It was a cold Saturday morning in Janu-

Learning to Walk Again by the Foo Fighters.

in nature. I didn’t run with a heart rate moni-

Somewhat fitting, I thought, as I drove out

tor, and I’d consume Snickers and Swedish

Highway 20. In a sense, I had already begun

Fish to keep me from bonking (likely why I

a journey in learning to walk again.

don’t write articles on nutrition).

ary. Despite the air temperature being only

I had decided 2016 was going to be the

As a result of this ill-advised “non-training

9 degrees, the sun was shining bright in the

year I trained for, and tackled ultrarunning.

plan,” little aches, injuries, and adrenal burn-

cloudless sky. I reluctantly put on my running

While I’ve remained active, I haven’t trained

out finally chased me down in late 2014. My

tights, a base layer, wind breaker, and laced

for anything specific since a mountain bike

body began to fall apart from the inside out.

up my trail shoes all the while thinking the

accident in the summer of 2013. I’ve been

To give my system a break, I took six months

modern day warrior’s uniform leaves some-

trail running for the last couple years, but

off any type of endurance training. It was

thing to be desired. Climbing into my van I

my long runs typically settled in the range

hard, with no running at all. I walked 2-3

flipped through the music on my phone as I

of 12-14-miles. I quickly realized as I began

miles daily, surfed 3-4 times a week, and that

waited for the engine, and the van’s interior

assessing (or obsessing) how to tackle this

was it. This was very different for a guy who,

to warm. It was so cold outside the exhaust

feat of a 50K trail run, and reading more

while never particularly excelling at endur-

from the tailpipe washed thickly over the

about fat adaption (burning fat as fuel), that

ance sports, had built his personal identity

van, reminding me of Sean Penn’s most

I had my work cut out for me. Over recent

around doing long triathlons and mountain

iconic role. It was early for me and I needed

years I’d moved away from the slow, below

bike events over the past 15 years. Accept-

something to both clear the brain fog and

threshold, training principle I used to follow

ing that I needed to back off and give both

motivate me during the drive east to Horse

fairly religiously. I attribute this shift to aging

my body and mind a break was difficult. As I

Ridge. The Horse Ridge trail system was my

and not wanting to lose speed, coupled with

write these words, I realize I likely didn’t give

go-to this winter.

reacquainting myself with the pure joy of

it enough time.

The quiet trails and open landscape east

running through the woods and feeling the

When the following summer came and I

of Bend, OR kept me connected to nature

effort and the burn in my lungs and legs. I

found myself back in the mountains of Cen-

throughout the season’s snowfall. I settled on

solely ran for the escape and the need to be

tral Oregon, I started running again. It was

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during this time that I decided I wanted to

Do you remember the days?

new trail map splayed across the table, and

go long, but at 46-years-old and a little bro-

We built these paper mountains

be able to plot a 10, 20, or even 30-mile day,

ken and battered from years of over (and

Then sat and watched them burn

to get further into wilderness.

improper) training, I’d need to focus on lon-

I think I found my place

gevity over speed.

Can’t you feel it growing stronger

to walk. It makes it easier on my heart, but

Little conquerors

harder between the ears. My ego wants to

Now, when I come to that hill I allow myself

keep pace and push up the hill, especially

I’m learning to walk again To go long again begins with the realiza-

when running with others that are faster. I

Where do I begin?

tion that whatever fitness I had built over the

have to do a different type of suffering — a

I’m learning to talk again

years was vulnerable, and it can flame out

suffering of pride. It can take quite the men-

Can’t you see I’ve waited long enough?

and come burning down with the striking of

tal fortitude to watch my Suunto start ticking

Where do I begin?

too many matches. It continues with an un-

in slow motion: 9 minute pace, 10 minutes, 12

derstanding that my place is in nature, and

minutes. The silent conversations begin, and

Seriously, where do I begin?

whatever is lost can be found. And it ends

the mathematician within shows up.

More than anything, I determined I need-

with an acceptance that it will come with

“At 12 minutes per mile up, I must run back

ed to adopt a new plan of attack, which was

a daily confronting of my toughest nemesis:

down this at a pace four minutes faster to

my old plan of attack: slow down and wean

pride. I was reminded that day in January, as

balance out my overall time.”

myself off sugar as fuel. While fat adaption

I listened to Dave Grohl, that if I wanted to do

and the resurging interest in Phil Maffetone’s

this I’d have to approach things differently.

Method (training heart rate = 180-age, +/-

My primary focus would be on health and lon-

5-10 depending on your injury and illness

gevity, not to be compromised for anything.

I believe I’ve waited long enough

“The more I run the slower I get, WTF.” “I can’t stop to pee, that’s gonna screw up my Strava entry and badge collection.” But I let the time slip on. I check in with

history and experience) aren’t new to me,

So, to add years I began with subtraction,

my priorities, and convince the ego to calm

it’s been many years since I’ve rigidly fol-

180-46=134. This means slowing down to 9-10

itself. In the end, it isn’t about the numbers

lowed them. I abandoned those principles

minute per mile pace, and walking many

on my wrist. It’s about experiences. Keeping

as I watched athletes who had trained with

hills. Learning to walk again is learning to go

alive, one moment at a time. Knowing you

more speed and specificity, move from

slow. In actuality it isn’t a slow movement, it’s

can survive and build again, but that it will

shorter distance racing to the long distances

an effort movement to reduce damage and

take more time, a checking of pride, and a

with great success. The movement for doing

stress on the body, and optimize the use of

new mindset.

less volume, but more specific and harder

our largest fuel source — fat. Aside from slow-

efforts, became the default training prin-

ing my pace and doing battle with the head

Now

ciples of the next generation of athletes. It

demons telling me I’m not good enough,

For the very first time

works — at least short term — and it’s easier

fast enough, or suffering enough, I’ll make

Don’t you pay no mind

to juggle the training with work, family, and

a significant effort to reduce my intake of

Set me free, again

other obligations. The high volume, low heart

sugars. Sugars from the likes of Snickers and

To keep alive, a moment at a time

rate training first introduced to me by profes-

Swedish Fish are obvious, less so are the gels

That’s still inside, a whisper to a riot

sional triathletes like Mark Allen and Dave

and candy-like sports fuels. Most importantly,

The sacrifice, the knowing to survive

Scott might not be practical for 90% of the

I’ll be cutting the refined pastas and breads

The first decline, another state of mind

athletes that make up the rest of the field.

I used to consume with reckless abandon,

I’m on my knees, I’m praying for a sign

While there is a place for speed work,

though gluten free. I’ll tackle these steps

Forever, whenever, I never wanna die

fartleks, Tabatas, and HIIT (high intensity inter-

with a long term objective of improving my

val training), they came at the expense of

system’s ability to burn a better fuel, control

longevity as I became a carb/sugar burner

inflammation, and promote longevity.

If I see you out there on the trail walking a little pitch, I’ll give you a high five because

and lost my proficiency in burning fat as a

I define longevity broadly as a long quality

I know it’s more difficult than running up it.

primary fuel source. Looking back, my prob-

life, and specifically as being able to endure

And if I’m running with you and have to let

lem was I got lost somewhere in the middle.

long distances for decades to come. Largely

you go, don’t worry, eventually I’ll catch up.

The volume is what I loved, and I convinced

it’s a lifestyle of movement in nature. I’ve little

We can still share a beer at the end of the

myself I could do more tempo to threshold

desire to race. I’ve never been competitive

trail, you just might be through a pint by the

efforts as I was just doing it for the enjoyment,

in that sense. A race is simply accountabil-

time I get there. And that’s okay. •

not training per se. I didn’t want to hold my-

ity, a date on the calendar that keeps me

self back. I became one of the many that

focused on a plan and makes it less likely I’ll

About the Author

spent too much time lost in no man’s land.

make an excuse for skipping a workout dur-

Training not easy enough but not too hard,

ing cold winter months. My training is primarily

still stressing my system so that whatever

to allow me to get into the mountains come

gains I may have made on short term pace

summer and fall with more possibilities. I train

were crushing my longevity and health.

my body and mind to become adapted to

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

the long moderate workload so I can sip a cup of coffee on a Saturday morning with a

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BRIEFS

It’s time to ditch the lemonade stand. Looking to raise funds for your team or organization? Let your locally owned Jamba Juice help! Whether you are selling smoothies or discount cards, Jamba Juice fundraisers are an easy way to make some extra moo-lah. For more information, visit jambajuiceoregon. com/fundraising

USA Cycling Talent ID Camp coaches divided the riders into small groups for paceline and group riding techniques during the week-long camp taking place in Forest Grove, OR. PHOTO: USA Cycling Talent ID Camp - Northwest / Phillip Sanders

SIDENOTE: The Mizuno Wave Catalyst was featured in the Endurance Sports Media Group Spring Shoe Guide, which ran in the April/May issue of RaceCenter Northwest. The price was incorrectly stated, and should have indicated a retail price of $110. RaceCenter regrets the error.

A Traverse for the Kids Head out to Bellingham’s Squalicum Creek Park on Sunday, June 26, for the Bellingham KIDS Traverse, a fun relay race that celebrates the journey of wild salmon. Kids, ages 6 to 12, form solo (Chinook), tandem (Coho), and relay teams (Chum) which will run, bike, and then compete on an obstacle course through Bellingham’s Squalicum Creek Park. The race starts in the park with a 1-mile run, followed by a 1.5-mile bike course which is a mix of grass, dirt and compact gravel, and ends with the .5-mile obstacle course that offers a variety of challenges. Top three finishers in each age group get awards, and all finishers get ice cream and a KIDS Traverse medal. The KIDS Traverse supports the Stewardship and Education Programs of Recreation Northwest. Multisport / 06.26.2016 www.recreationnorthwest.org/ bellingham-kids-traverse/

USA Cycling Youth Development Summer Camps Announced USA Cycling is holding regional Talent ID Camps across the country this summer. The primary goal of the Talent ID Camps is to recognize athletes who, at an early age, show signs of potential future success in cycling. The camps are the first step for young male and female athletes to enter into the USA Cycling development pipeline. USA Cycling Regional Talent ID Camps are for athletes, ages 14 to 19. Attendees will receive professional coaching to improve their current skillset and ability, however, participants should have some racing experience. Below is a list of road and mountain bike camp locations in the western states. Visit USACycling.org for additional camps and specific camp details. Colorado Christian University (Lakewood, CO) June 3-8, 2016; Road Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs, CO) June 6-11, 2016; Mountain Bike Northern Arizona University (Flagstaff, AZ) June 9-14, 2016; Road University of California - Davis (Davis, CA) June 19-24, 2016; Road Pacific University (Forest Grove, OR) July 10-15, 2016; Road

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BRIEFS photography and glass blowing. The International Festival takes place all day with live performances, music on multiple stages, interactive art, and fabulous food. For adult and youth athletes, the Festival’s sporting activities include a sprint triathlon, soccer tournaments, orienteering races, and obstacle courses, in addition to trail runs. The SummerFEST trail runs include 1-mile kids, 5K, and 10K options. Head out to Ft. Steilacoom Park this July for a fun, family event. Run / 07.09.2016 www.evergreentrailruns.com

Downtown Eugene Mile The mile is making a resurgence in the amateur sector with races happening all over the country (with and without beer). The gun goes off for the Downtown Eugene Mile on July 10 with youth, masters, open and elite divisions. The Downtown Eugene Mile is sans beer, so all ages of competitors are welcome. The unique road mile loop course starts on Broadway, midway between Charnelton and Lincoln. Entry fees are cheap as far as races go with $20 for adults, and $15 for seniors and youth, ages 17 and under. Do your early summer speed work and try this short, Sunday morning workout. Run / 07.10.2016 www.eclecticedgeracing.com

Bend Classic Mile FootZone of Bend, OR, just announced it will showcase a downtown mile race on July 23, at the Cascade Cycling Classic. During the Downtown Twilight Criterium between the Pro Women and Pro Men races, runners will have a chance compete in front of approximately 14,000 spectators. Run / 07.23.2016 www.footzonebend.com

Deschutes Dash Moves to One-Day Format

Hagg Lake Triathlon Seven years after the sport of triathlon’s birth in San Diego, CA, in 1974, the Hagg Lake Triathlon began its rich history. It became one of six stops on the Bud Light Triathlon Series Tour with greats like Dave Scott racing. Today, as one of the nation’s oldest and longest running triathlon events, Hagg Lake enters its 34th year and continues to draw hundreds of athletes. The race’s popularity is rooted in tradition and the exceptional venue, which is one of the most scenic in the country. Hagg Lake offers a true test with its rolling hills on

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both the bike and run leg portions of the event. Triathlon / 07.09.2016 www.whyracingevents.com

Lakewood SummerFEST – Not Just For Athletes Lakewood SummerFEST and International Festival happening July 9 in Lakewood, WA, has something for everyone, from athlete to artist. Artists on-site will conduct mini-workshops and demonstrations, from print-making to

The 13th Annual Deschutes Dash Multi Sports Festival held at the Old Mill District in Bend, OR, returns on Saturday, July 16. Typically a two-day affair, this year the Olympic and Sprint distance events will all be held on Saturday. Events at both distances include a Triathlon, Duathlon, and Aquabike. There will also be a 10K, 5K, swim course, Youth Triathlon, and popular Splash N Dash Kids Obstacle Race. For 2016, the races will see a new run course as well as added finish line festivities. The Deschutes Dash Sports Festival is widely recognized as one of the most spectator-friendly, multi-sport venues in the Pacific Northwest so bring the whole family out to compete, watch, and take in the sights this summer. Triathlon / 07.16.2016 www.deschutesdash.com

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BRIEFS

Experience fast and beautiful sections in the shadow of Mt. Hood at the Huckleberry races this August. PHOTO: Bob Kerns Photography

Kick Off August With Some Huckleberry For a scenic road race at the foot of Mt. Hood, consider the Huckleberry Half Marathon, 10K/5K. The route is mostly a large loop on all-paved flat and rolling hills. Six miles of the half marathon leads runners beyond the border of the National Forest to the turnaround at the Green Canyon Trailhead. Along the route, runners will experience the lush scenery of the Salmon River. If you’ve wanted to explore the Mt. Hood area up close, you’re off to a running start here. And don’t forget to grab a Mexican Mocha post race at Coffee Brewsters by the Thriftway in Welches, OR. Run / 08.06.2016 www.huckleberryhalf.com

Haulin’ Aspen Marathon and Half Marathon Pints to Pasta 10K & Half Marathon Gets Better

Looking for a new all girl’s summer challenge? Head to Mt. Adams for the 5th annual Wild Woman Trail Marathon, Relay and 50K. Should you accept, you’ll be running on trails through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and surrounding timberlands, located at the base of 12,276-foot Mt. Adams just north of Trout Lake, WA. The race is Saturday, July 16, but organizers encourage participants to sleep under the stars at the race headquarters and make a weekend of it. If you can’t run a marathon or 50K, no worries, the event offers a relay with legs ranging in difficulty, and distances of 4.6 - 8 miles.

The Hood to Coast (HTC) Race Series is comprised of nine events throughout the year. July 24 marks the midway point with Pints to Pasta, HTC’s award-winning downtown Portland 10K and Half Marathon. This year’s Pints to Pasta event will offer some improvements to an already spectacular and popular race. New features include a flatter and faster course, two scenic bridge crossings rather than one (Broadway Bridge and Morrison Bridge), twice as many shuttles for participants, and a new finish party venue. Yes, post race you can expect complimentary pasta, salad, and bread, as well as pints of Full Sail Beer and Barefoot Wine for those who prefer vino.

Head up toward Mt. Bachelor in August to race under the Ponderosas while enjoying Cascade Mountain views. The Haulin’ Aspen is one of Oregon’s favorite marathon and half marathon trail races. The race, which starts and finishes at an elevation of 5,500 feet just outside Bend, OR, at beautiful Wanoga Sno-Park, returns for the 12th year on Saturday, August 6. The course is all dirt and gravel, with spectacular single track, double track and forest service roads. The event is a points qualifier in the Trail Runner Magazine Trophy Series. For the 4th year running, they are also holding the Annual Haulin’ Aspen Half-As, a 6.5-mile course for those looking for something shorter but just as stellar. Being in Bend, expect a celebratory craft brew to be poured post race.

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Wild Woman Trail Marathon, 50K and Relay

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Try the Tye Tri The Lake Tye Triathlon is a USAT-sanctioned event held Saturday, August 6, at Lake Tye in Monroe, WA. The race features Sprint, Olympic, and Collegiate triathlons. The spectator-friendly course begins with a swim in Lake Tye followed by a flat and fast bike course through the pleasant Snohomish Valley, and finishes with a run course that takes participants around the lake, and ends with an out-and-back. The race is great for all levels, from the beginner to elite. Triathlon / 08.06.2016 www.laketyetriathlon.com

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Run Around Vineyards in the Willamette Valley The first annual Run for the Oaks at Left Coast Cellars will be held Saturday, August 6, at Left Coast Cellars in Rickreall, OR. The 5K and 8K courses will be predominantly on gravel roads, with trail and paved road segments. The run will meander throughout the Left Coast Cellars estate, and runners will pass oak forests, vineyards, and gardens with spectacular views of the Willamette Valley. All proceeds from the race, as well as food and wine sales for the day, will be devoted to the Oak Savanna Restoration Project. Left Coast Cellars has over 100 acres of ecological compensation

Run for the Oaks, then sample one of several Pinot Noirs offered by Left Coast Cellars. Photo: Bigstock.com

areas, and 70 acres of old growth oak forest. Over time the forest has become populated with invasive species, and the Oak Savanna Restoration Projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal is to restore the forest to a native oak savanna. This is sure to be a great event for running and wine connoisseurs. Run / 08.06.2016 www.leftcoastcellars.com/runfortheoaks

A Grand Roadtrip Head east to Idaho, August 19 - 20, for the Grand Teton Relay, a 12 or 6-person running relay covering 180 miles of beautiful and challenging terrain. The relay begins in Ashton, ID, travels through Island Park, Grand Targhee Resort, and finishes in Jackson Hole, WY. This event runs along country roads with the majestic Grand Tetons in constant view. Each member of your team will need to run a set distance between 4 - 7 miles, at which time they’ll hand off a baton to the next team member. This continues for 36 legs. Typically, teams include 12 runners divided into two vans of six. Running alongside the Tetons with your friends might just be the ultimate road trip. For more on relay events, check out our feature in the last issue of RaceCenter Northwest. Run / 08.19-20.2016 www.grandtetonrelay.com

Best in the West Triathlon Sweet Home, OR, hosts a full weekend of festivities and racing at the Best in the West Triathlon Festival held September 9-11. The Best in the West Triathlon Festival aims to promote health and fitness through a weekend of competitive and fun racing, while also providing a healthy living expo

The Best in the West Triathlon Festival may just have the coolest awards on the racing circuit: cowboy hats and pie. PHOTO: Jon Barta

for participants and spectators. Triathlon events include Half-Iron, Olympic, Sprint, Try-a-Tri, and Kids Splash & Dash. Additionally, there will be Duathlons at the Half-Iron, Olympic, and Sprint distances, as well as Aqua Bike options at the HalfIron and Olympic distance. Swimmers wade in at Foster Reservoir, nestled in the foothills of the

Cascades, and with water temperatures in the low 70’s sleeveless wetsuits might be a good option. Cyclists then wind through miles of low use roads through the hills and along the river. The run courses follow the wooded shoreline, providing relief from the warm sun. There’s certainly plenty to choose from at the Best in the West. Triathlon / 09.09-11.2016 www.bestinthewesttriathlon.com

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Listen to Your Body STEPHANIE M. HOWE, PH.D.

ABOVE LEFT: Intuitively listening to our bodies will lead to better performance, optimum health, and more play. PHOTO: Glenn Tachiyama Photography ABOVE RIGHT: Ideally, when our body tells us it wants sugar this is the picture that comes to mind. But. PHOTO: Bigstock.com

“Listen to your body.” This is a phrase I’ve

100-mile race, the decision is often to put your

really needs. How many times have you

heard many times over the past few months

head down and push through it. In the case

been full after a meal, only to be enticed by

as I recover from Achilles surgery. Heck, it’s

of acute inflammation or muscle/bone/joint

the sight and smell of ice cream? Or you’ve

even a phrase I’ve caught myself saying

pain, the decision might be to stop.

ordered buttery popcorn at the movie the-

to clients. But what does that phrase even

The best way to learn to listen to your body

ater, despite not feeling hungry. It happens

mean? Because if I’m honest, every time I

is to observe. Observe, observe, observe.

almost on a daily basis. Most of us don’t listen

hear “Listen to your body,” I’m kind of like,

And take mental notes. Or journal. This is how

to our bodies when it comes to eating, which

“yeah, right.”

we start to recognize patterns. And if we lis-

can make nutrition seem complicated.

If I listened to my body, I would have never pushed myself or found my limits. I’d never finish a race or hard workout. I’m pretty sure my body has begged and pleaded with me to stop running during a 100-mile race. Do I listen? Not a chance. But, listening to you body is more than that. It’s about learning what pain actually means. I mean, some pain is good pain. And other pain, like my chronic Achilles soreness, was not good. The key is learning how to identify the pain and take action. In the case of the

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ten, we learn that our bodies are trying to tell us a great deal.

Intuitive Eating These same principles of listening to your body can also be applied to eating. Our body has many internal regulators that drive our appetite. Hormones, neurotransmitters, and peptides are released to signal hunger or fullness, and keep us within energy balance. But we often override these signals and end up not listening to what our body

In an attempt to correct our inability to listen and eat intuitively, we often will turn to numbers or data from external sources. But if you stop to think about it for a moment, why would an external source know more about your body than you? Answer: it doesn’t. We know best about what our bodies need. It’s just a matter of tuning in and actually listening to those needs. So how do you begin to listen to your body? Well, for starters you just think more about what you are doing. No mindless

needs. Food cravings are a real thing (NOTE: I do not mean listen to the external desire to eat ice cream and French fries every day. That is not an internal craving). This sounds simple, but it takes time. And it’s not perfect every day. Some days I do a great job fueling to my needs, but other times like today, I’m sitting here eating a bowl of chocolate ice cream because it’s really warm outside and I wanted a treat. But I’m enjoying it, none the less. Sometimes listening to your body also means giving yourself permission to indulge. And enjoy it. •

Journaling can be a powerful way to reconnect with your intuitive side. PHOTO: Paul Lieto

satisfied? Each time you are able to really think about and enjoy the food you eat, you

eating in front of the TV. No snacking “just

are starting to become a more intuitive eater.

because.” Each time you eat, think about

And suddenly, you will start to notice those

it. Savor the flavor on your taste buds, feel

internal cues. When your body is hungry, it

the texture of the food on your tongue, and

will tell you. And when you are full, it will tell

enjoy every bite. Then notice how you feel.

you that, too. Once you really tune in, your

Are you full? Are you still hungry? Do you feel

body can even tell you what types of foods it

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

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The author fully engaged in the joy and suffering of competition. PHOTO: African Attachment / Kelvin Trautman Photographyr

Post Race Blues MAX KING

I’ve talked to a number of runners that

depression or even withdrawal. Similar chem-

run the 100-miler in 23 hrs and 54 min, just

have found running to be a good substitute

ical signals are involved in both. While I’ve

under the 24 hr cut-off, and you’re elated

for a previous drug addiction. Maybe this is

not had a drug addiction and can’t speak

because you’ve just met your life-long goal.

just a coincidence but I have a hunch that

to exactly what that is like, I have definitely

Now, enjoy the awards ceremony and pick

endurance sports in general, running in par-

experienced the highs of a successful race.

up that shiny belt buckle because buddy, to-

ticular, tend to attract those strong enough

I’ve felt the endorphins releasing like flood

morrow’s Monday and it’s back to work. And

to break the bonds of drug addiction and

waters of the Mississippi, as well as the very

when you think about it like that, it seems ob-

need something to take it’s place. They’ve

obvious post race depression that can also

vious that with such a level of commitment,

told me that running has a way of filling the

accompany those highs. Feeling like life has

exertion, and then transitioning back to life,

void of highs and lows that are associated

no purpose, and getting out of bed is harder

that a person might feel a bit shell-shocked

with an addiction. Most people would con-

than the 100-miler you just ran. Ironically, this

from all the changes in hormone levels.

sider running a healthy alternative and much

post-race depression is rarely from a poor

less destructive, but the low points after a

performance or a so-called “bad” race.

That’s a lot to handle in a short amount of time, with a lot of emotions flying around in

Think about it though, you’ve gone

a very exhausted human. I had tears in my

through nine months of the most exhausting

eyes when I rounded the track in Auburn at

With the highs that exercise and running

and rewarding training in your life, you’ve

the end of the Western States 100 in 2014. You

can produce, there are also the lows. In

beaten the odds in the lottery, and you’re

know you’re exhausted when it becomes that

some cases, very extreme lows can feel like

ready for anything - even this 100-miler. You

hard to hold your emotions in check. I was so

race can have a significant effect on our mental outlook.

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happy to be done running 100 miles, and it was also a huge accomplishment for me. It’s easy to see why this happens regularly to endurance runners, and why there are numerous advice tips on the post-race blues: sign up for another race, analyze your race, be prepared with a plan, get a hug from your mom, etc. So I wanted to get a few stories from real runners of what happened during their post-race blues, and how they got through it. Unfortunately, tales of post-race depression don’t make for great reading because, well, they’re pretty depressing and usually involve a lot of ice cream and couch time. I believe we each have our own way of dealing with it, but the advice that’s out there is pretty helpful. Ryan Ghelfi, an ultrarunner from Ashland on the Nike Trail Team, has a bit of a different take on how to cope that I particularly liked. “I usually find something completely non-training or non-running related to

do as soon as I can after the race,” he says. “For instance, after The Gorge 100K I went up to Washington and climbed some big ass

ABOVE RIGHT: Many of us are both physically and mentally exhausted after crossing the finish line. Reflect, rest, then redirect your energies towards a new goal. PHOTO: Bigstock.com

peaks and skied down. Climbed up Mount

when I feel pretty worthless, don’t know what

Hood, too. Kind of a scary top - 500 feet of

to do with myself, am easily aggravated, and

the firmest ice my fat skis could handle. After

have extremely low motivation.

about 10 days, I’m back to running a little bit

Understanding what’s going on and being

and looking forward. So I can go through it

mentally prepared for it, is all we can ask

all over again. That is the cycle.”

of ourselves. There are things that will help

If we keep that cycle going, there’s al-

us cope and get through it easier, but rec-

ways another motivator or another race on

ognize that it’s still going to be there after a

the horizon. As soon as we shut that cycle

big race. If all else fails, consult the Internet

down, that can often lead to a longer pe-

because it’s got all the answers. •

riod of spinning your wheels, which is harder to break out of. For me, the post-race depression has been significantly worse when I’ve poured my heart and soul into training over a period of months or years so that I have a good race. The result of the race is usually irrelevant - could have gone great, could have gone poorly. It’s usually the performance of your life that

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ABOVE LEFT: Often the highs of an epic race can result in the lowest lows, so enjoy as much of the moment as possible. PHOTO: Bigstock.com

Max King lives in Bend and is a Salomon Running athlete that just started running early enough in life that’s it’s taken the place of all the other addictions he could have picked up, other than chocolate. @MaxKingOR

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Make city training fun as well as a full body workout, by creating your own obstacle course. PHOTO: Bigstock.com

Trail Running for City Slickers JEFF BROWNING

There is nothing I despise more than city

looking for a way to escape the pavement

(prevalent in commercial business parks)

slicker runs. Pavement — my personal run of

monotony or train for an upcoming trail race,

as specifically there for my off-road running

last resort. I relocated to Bend nearly two de-

here are a few techniques and tips to help you

pleasure. You know, the ones that seem to

cades ago for a reason — the abundance of

simulate trail running in the concrete jungle.

serve no apparent purpose? Well, they do

dirt. In my world, running trails is where it’s at. I love the mountains and all things dirt. Let’s face it though, sometimes business travel, family commitments, and careers don’t allow us to live in a locale that has tons of trail options right out the door. We find ourselves surrounded by concrete and asphalt. My earlier life was spent chasing a graphic design career, and building my resume working for an advertising agency in Denver. I ran a lot of pavement back then — almost every lunch break. But, I did learn a few things from that experience. Over the years, my creative mind spent that time finding ways to avoid the pavement when I could. I made it a game. And, the more I got into trail running, the more fun the game became. Whether you’re

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Avoid the Pavement Game This is my favorite and most widely-used technique to mimic off-road running within a city landscape. The rules are quite simple: avoid all man-made surfaces on your city slicker run. Attempt to only cross roads and sidewalks, but not actually run on them unless it’s the only option. Bonus skill: use the old game from your childhood when you do have to run on pavement, “Step on a crack, break your mother’s back.” If you’re on a sidewalk, avoid stepping on cracks. This will require you to have exact foot placement and a varied stride length, mimicking technical terrain.

now. Running on uneven surfaces, like grass, will help develop the extra stabilizer muscles and ligaments of the ankles and lower legs. You’ll need these on the trail, as they help prevent injury. This technique will also add other benefits: You’ll have to pay attention, look ahead, and pick a good line — making city running monotony a thing of the past. You’ll be forced to duck a low hanging branch, weave around landscaping and other features, and hop into the street then back up on the grass.

Le Park Tour Another favorite city run of mine. Find all

I like to think of manicured sections of

the parks in and around your typical training

grass between the sidewalk and the street

routes and link up every park on the map

while using the Avoid the Pavement Game in between each park. Look for hilly parks to mix into the route, and try to get as much ascent as possible. Don’t just run a straight line through each one. Take the time to meander and explore each park before moving onto the next one. If the park has wooded sections, follow the line of the trees. You might even come across a short pirate trail within a park that you didn’t know existed. These small, yet cool little discoveries can then become part of your normal running route. Le Park Tour Tempo Variation: Take the Le Park Tour concept and run tempo intervals in between each park while on the pavement, and recover as you meander through the park. Once back on the pavement, pick up the pace to the next one.

Run to the Gym I use this one all the time. Run to the gym as a warm up before a full body strength-training workout. Don’t forget to mix in some dynamic plyometric and core work. After your strength circuit, jump on the treadmill for a trail specific workout — my personal favorite — mountain climbers. Set the treadmill at the steepest incline setting. Most treadmills will be 12-15% at max. Max out the incline and set at a pace

Finding bleachers or stairs around town can provide runners with excellent cross training and hill work opportunities. PHOTO: Bigstock.com

to get rid of the quad burn. Hurts so good!

that’s hard, but at a pace you feel you can

If you live near a downtown area, find

maintain smoothly if you’re focused. Power

a public high-rise building where you can

hike hard, then every once in awhile (especial-

ascend and descend the stairs. This will de-

ly if you feel yourself fading to the back of the

velop the specific muscle groups for hard

treadmill track) jog for 10-20 seconds before

climbing, and technical descents that trails

transitioning back to power hiking hard again.

throw at you. Better yet, do repeats.

Hiking-running-hiking-running. This will help your transitions for the next trail race, and is a great

Bike Run Bike

shops, and pick up an old mountain bike on the cheap. Fully rigid (no suspension) is best for commuters. Also look for racks and packs in these places, too. Take your find into a local bike shop and drop $50-$200 on getting some basic maintenance for things like new brake pads, cables and housings (so it shifts smoothly), fenders, and new semi-slick commuter tires. Other bonuses: cool new grips, a bell, a strong cable lock, flat pedals, and waterproof panniers (packs). These are all simple upgrades

20-30 minute cross-training workout. When that

Being an avid cyclist and commuter, this is

to update a used mountain bike. Perfect for

big climb hits in your next trail race, your hiking-

one of my favorite workouts of all time. Use

not only the Bike Run Bike trailhead commuter,

running transitions will be as smooth as silk.

your bike and commute to the nearest trail-

but for grabbing groceries, or heading to the

head. This can be a small quickie workout or

coffee shop.

Take the Stairs Out shopping? Avoid the elevators. Travel-

an epic long workout, depending on your proximity to the nearest trail.

So, there you go. My favorite ways to take you from a city slicker pavement pounder to

ing in an airport? Avoid the escalators. You

I do this all the time, even in the trail mecca

hardcore urban trail runner without having

know what I’m talking about. Those con-

of Bend, OR where we practically have trails

to quit your job and become a hermit in the

veniently located stairs in every airport be-

out our back door. This can open up a huge

tween the escalators. They’re always empty

variety of ideas and workouts. After a couple

and like the manicured grass between the

of trial runs, you’ll start figuring out gear, too.

street and sidewalk, specifically there for

I like to use my townie commuter bike, since

your trail run cross-training.

it’s an old, inexpensive mountain bike with a rack and pack (to stash my helmet and

your next travel excursion, knowing you’re

carry a lock), and flat pedals (so I can wear

cross-training while the cattle are herding onto

my running shoes). You’ll want to take extra

the escalators and looking at you oddly while

precautions for theft if you have a high-end

you power hike two stairs at a time with your

mountain or road bike.

luggage. I like to hike hard enough on these

Bronco’s Bike Buying Tip: Don’t have a dedi-

sections so that I’m forced to have to take a

cated bike commuter? No problem. Go cruise

couple of loud exhales at the top of the stairs

some local garage sales or second hand bike

About the Author Jeff Browning, aka Bronco Billy, is a graphic designer, ultrarunner and coach. He avoids pavement like the plague. If you see him tiptoeing across pavement like it’s hot lava, don’t worry, he’s probably trying to avoid the crack that’ll break his mother’s back. Find out more at www.GoBroncoBilly.com or Instagram and Twitter @GoBroncoBilly. June/July 2016 racecenter.com

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You’ll have a little grin on your face during

mountains. Giddyup. •

Epic Adventurers SCOTT LOMMERS

“Success is not the absence of failure. Success is persistence through failure.” — Aisha Tyler On Christof Teuscher’s blog, you can find a list of his “Selected Epic Failures.” Teuscher does not hide this list. In fact, he highlights it at the top of his ultrarunning page, just above his long list of Fastest Known Times (FKT), which is above his extensive list of Only Known Times (OKT), which is above his massive list of ultrarunning race results. His most recent failure listed is the Oregon Desert Trail (ODT) speed record attempt in early September 2015. The Oregon Desert Trail has had a number of people hike its entire route. That number, however, is in the single digits. Teuscher was basically going to race the route. He did not finish, and failed. In January 2016, Teuscher ran a FKT on the Octuple Dog Mountain route. In midMarch, he ran an OKT on the Joshua Tree Double Traverse. And on

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CLOCKWISE FROM THE LEFT: Between solo adventures, Christof tackles organized races like the Orcas Island 100 Ultra. PHOTO: Glenn Tachiyama Photography Heather at Kelso Dunes in the Mojave Desert. PHOTO: Adam Walker Heather hiking trails in White Pass, WA - a good day hike adventure option close to either Portland or Seattle. PHOTO: Adam Walker

March 28 of this year, Teuscher won the White Mountains 100-mile race in Fairbanks, AK. That right there is the essence of the adventurer. The willingness to bite off more than you can chew, taking a risk on yourself and your abilities, and testing your physical strength and your mental determination. And if you fail, or rather when you fail, you must possess the desire that helps you pack up your gear and try it all over again. That’s what sets the true adventurer apart from the rest. Heather Anderson is another Northwest adventurer. The Bellingham, WA personal trainer holds the FKT for the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). All 2,650 miles of it. She also set an FKT for the Appalachian Trail. That one is 2,190 miles long. A few weeks ago, in early April, she failed to finish the second loop of the Barkley Marathons, an inappropriately named 100-mile ultra, considered by many to be the most brutal race in the country. Perhaps not an “epic” failure, considering no one finished in 2015, (that’s not a typo, not a single participant finished the race in 2015, and only one person finished in 2016). Still, a failure. One that was only possible because Anderson was courageous enough to toe the line at a race where fewer than one percent of all participants have ever finished. What drives adventurers like Anderson and Teuscher?

What is the payoff for the suffering? Just who are these people, and how can the rest of us catch what they’ve got?

Tested by the Trail The Oregon Desert Trail is 750 miles of beautiful, unforgiving wilderness, stretching through eastern Oregon’s Badlands to the Lake Owyhee State Park near Idaho. The ODT is also somewhat theoretical as far as trails go. There is a trail, on paper, but once on the ground, the ODT is mainly about a map and a compass. This is the trail that Teuscher, a professor at Portland State University, decided to tackle. On his own as a thru-hiker. If you’re unfamiliar with the term “thru-hiker,” it basically defines a trekker traveling from the start of a long-distance trail all the way to the end, with no time off and no sectioning of the effort. Self-supported thru-hiking, which Teuscher and Anderson both practice, involves serious planning. Supplies must be planted along the trail before-hand, mailed to different towns along the route, or procured along the way at a store or gas station.“The fact that the ODT is right in our backyard and that it is a very challenging trail, really attracted me. I’m also a huge fan of deserts,” Teuscher said. “Compared to other long-distance trails, the ODT is extraordinarily challenging for a thru-runner, both physically and logistically. There are very few reliable water sources, the trail is extremely remote, 267 miles are cross country, there is a lack of cell phone coverage, and the environment is very unforgiving.” Teuscher filmed his ODT effort and posted it online under the title, “Insignificance.” It’s an inspiring piece of work, even though he ended up having to end his attempt as he neared the halfway point. Perhaps it’s more inspiring because of that.

At Peace “I am intrinsically driven to push my limits,” said Anderson. “I’m happiest in nature and therefore, it is the perfect venue and compliment to the effort. Living fully each and every day is a victory in and of itself, both on and off the trail.” Anderson lives her words. In 2013, Anderson spent 60 days thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, averaging nearly 45 miles a day. In 2015, she made a 54-day, self-supported hike along the entire 2,190 mile Appalachian Trail. Anderson set another speed record with that effort. While many might succumb to weeks of challenging nature’s limits with no one but yourself as company, Anderson embraces the solitude. When asked how she copes, Anderson said simply, “I am happiest solo.”

The Desire When pondering these seemingly impossible, record-breaking feats of hiking and running, the first question for many runners would simply be, “why?”“I think the question,” said Teuscher “should rather be ‘why not?’ I always had a passion for extremes. Ultra-endurance running allows me to discover things about myself. Running insanely long distances gives you an opportunity to see yourself and find out who you are.” Teuscher has had many such opportunities, recording the OKT for arduous routes such as the Hells Canyon Traverse, Mt. Adams to Mt. Hood Challenge, and Mt. Defiance to Dog Mountain. What inspires Teuscher to not only dream up and create these journey-quests, but also plan, design and achieve them? “The question, ‘Where are the limits of what’s humanly possible?’ is deeply interesting to me,” said Teuscher. “And while these adventures are certainly daunting in many aspects, they open doors to an

Christof Teuscher Blog www.christofteuscher.com Heather Anderson Blog www.runhikelivelove.blogspot.com Fastest Known Time Website www.fastestknowntime.proboards.com Oregon Desert Trail www.onda.org/where-we-work/oregon-desert-trail

entirely new and unexplored world of experiences that you simply do not have access to when you do ‘normal’ things.”

The Hurt There is nothing either simple or straightforward about thruhiking for days, weeks or months on your own, with nothing but desire pushing you forward. Whether sleeping on the hard ground in the open air, fighting bugs and wildlife, running through dust and wind, or surviving for weeks on energy bars and stale water, what gets an adventurer like Anderson through to the finish? “It’s a mindset really, to know that there will be a lot of difficult times, but to accept that and not let them affect your drive,” said Anderson. “I also know that despite the rain, cold, and pain, the worst day in the wilderness is always far better than the best day out of it.” Teuscher understands that you’ll face those obstacles going in and there is nothing to do but try to be ready to fight through it. “You do that kind of challenge for a purpose, you prepare, and you are extremely motivated by the adventure,” said Teuscher. “But once you are in it and things become tough, every reason will be good enough to consider giving up. It needs a conscious effort to remember why you started. The mental aspects are also more difficult because you have no one to talk to, no one who encourages you. It’s you, and only you. But again, there’s a beauty and pureness in that approach. There are no shortcuts. You have to face your inner demons and learn how you can overcome them physically and mentally.”

Make an Adventurer While it can be daunting to read about the truly epic adventures that athletes like Anderson and Teuscher partake in regularly, that doesn’t mean that such journeys are beyond the reach of normal athletes. First and foremost, remember that failing is not a conclusion, but a step. The adventurer is someone who completes a goal. Whether that completion comes on the first or seventh attempt is not vitally important. Second, be realistic. Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail or Oregon Desert Trail is a serious endeavor and should be worked toward, not started with. Find a hike that can be done in a day and start there. Finally, just start. Don’t wait. You don’t need to be on the trail tomorrow, but you could buy a map. You could sign up for a trail race as training. You could find those boots that are buried in the closet. You could start. Make an adventurer of yourself. •

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

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Pacific NW Chock Full of Summer Camp Options for Youth and Adults SHANNAH WERNER

As a kid, going to summer camp can be one of the greatest experiences during childhood. Meeting new people, learning to live in close quarters with strangers, eating food that might not be “mom’s home cooking,” and having to remember to shower at least once without being told by mom or dad, are all part of the camp experience. Throughout the Pacific Northwest, there are many different types of summer camps for both youth and adults, focusing on running, biking and triathlons. And, while these sport-specific camps share similarities to the traditional summer camp experience of “roughing it” for a few days, an extra shower or dip in a lake might be necessary after running through canyons, or biking over mountain passes.

Youth Runner Elite Middle School Camp - Portland, OR (Middle School Runners) Don’t be fooled by the name of this camp. According to Dan Kesterman, camp director, “It doesn’t mean you have to be the state champ or the fastest kid on your team to attend our camp. It means that elite athletes and coaches will be part of the camp, and maybe some of that will rub off on the campers.” The 2016 Youth Runner Elite Middle School Camp at Lewis and

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Clark College in Portland, OR, is in its second year as an overnight camp, and third year for hosting a half-day camp. This year, the camp runs August 6-11 and is open for sixth, seventh and eighth graders. Some of the elite athletes and coaches who have been a part of the camp in the past were Matthew Maton (sub-4:00 miler in high school), Ella Donaghu (three-time Gatorade Athlete of the Year), top coaches from P.A.C.E (Portland Athletic Center of Excellence) and others. A typical day at camp includes a daily speaker, a morning run, training talks, swimming, running games and a movie. Overnight campers are housed in the dorms at Lewis and Clark, and eat on the campus. “They also get a running analysis and some one-on-one advice from the coaches,” said Kesterman. “This is way more than sending your kid off to summer camp. They go home with inspiration, and advice they can use immediately in their running and competition.” Cost for the full week overnight camp (Aug. 6-11) is $950; the four-day camp (Aug. 6-9) is $695. A commuter option is also available for both the full week and four-day camp. For more information, visit: www.youthrunnercamp.com

OPPOSITE PAGE: The girls having fun while learning descending skills at Steens Mountain High Altitude Running Camp. PHOTO: Kevin Jantzer ABOVE LEFT: Youth Runner Elite Middle School Campers experiencing the racing environment. PHOTO: Klotz Images / Youth Runner Magazine ABOVE RIGHT (TOP): Camp is as much about camaraderie as it is for improving skills. PHOTO: Kevin Jantzer ABOVE RIGHT (BOTTOM): Another Youth Runner Elite Middle School Camper learning to push her limits. PHOTO: Klotz Images / Youth Runner Magazine

Steens Mountain High Altitude Running Camp (High School Runners) In the southeastern part of Oregon, the Steens Mountain High Altitude Running Camp is in its 42nd year of operation. Steens Mountain offers amazing views of four states, as well as a great training environment for runners. Base camp, located at the 7,500foot level of the mountain, is where participants sleep in army tents with no electrical outlets, indoor toilets or showers. “We are not an elite camp,” said Harland Yriarte, camp director. “We get runners who are the best, runners who want to be the best, and runners who will never be the best. But no one fails to do their best. Steens Mountain makes sure of that. The kids leave camp with newfound inner strength and confidence, and a new sense of purpose.” Even though the camp offers no “frills” or comforts of home, the camp attracts high school runners and athletes from all over the Pacific Northwest. Many of the counselors who come to work at the camp compete at colleges and universities such as Stanford, Gonzaga, University of Oregon, Idaho and more. Running is very much an individual sport, yet Yriarte and the staff create a team-like atmosphere. Activities include challenging runs and treks through the numerous gorges in the area, and

a camp environment where individuals learn to live and work together while cleaning the outdoor toilets, pulling kitchen patrol, and picking up trash around the site. This summer, the two session dates are July 17-23 (currently has a waitlist) and July 24-30 (still availability). Cost for the week is $795 and includes roundtrip transportation from Burns, OR, as well as three meals a day, lodging and training/coaching. For more information, visit: www.steens.camp

Trek Dirt Series - Hood River, OR (Women’s Mountain Biking) Hood River and the Columbia River Gorge may be known for watersports but the area also offers fantastic mountain biking trails and vistas. Mountain View Cycles in Hood River will be hosting the Trek Dirt Series, July 9-10. The Trek Dirt Series was started in 2000 with a goal of getting more women involved in mountain biking. Beginners to the sport, as well as more experienced riders get coaching from world-class downhill, cross country and free riding mountain bikers (all women). Participants can stay at area motels, bed and breakfasts, or camp for the weekend. The cost is $385 and includes instruction, maintenance clinics, lunch, energy bars, schwag from sponsors, and more. In addition to the Hood River camp, there are several camps being held in Canada during the summer. For more information, visit: www.dirtseries.com June/July 2016 racecenter.com

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Chris Bagg giving coaching advice prior to a group ride at Bend Spring Training Camp in Bend, OR. PHOTO: Chris Bagg

Bend Spring Training Camp - Bend, OR (Multi-sport) Portland triathlete and coach, Chris Bagg, not only offers coaching at various locations in the Portland area, he also puts on the Bend Spring Training Camp at the end of May. The five-day camp option runs May 27- 31, and the 10-day option continues until June 5. “I model this camp after the camps I attend with other professional triathletes,” said Bagg, who loves coaching and educating others as much as competing in races himself. “We do all three sports most days, except on days where we’re out for 5-6 hour rides. Long rides and runs are fully supported (at least two vehicles for the rides, and mountain bikes for the runs), and our camp certainly pushes people physically. The goal is to give people an extra boost in their fitness as the summer competition period approaches—a boost they would not be able to do on their own.” With a full slate of training each day, re-fueling is crucial. Bagg, a former cook for restaurants in New York, takes pride in making sure the food served is high quality, all prepared by hand, and cooked on site. This year, there will also be food pairings with beer from local breweries. A sample day at the Bend Spring Training Camp might include open water skills training at the Juniper Fitness Center pool, a long run, and then a recovery bike ride. “People love our camps because it really feels like summer camp,” said Bagg. “They leave tired but joyful. I could think of nothing better.” Participants attending the camp should be able to swim 800-1000

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yards without stopping, ride 40-50 miles at a moderate pace without stopping, and run 5-7 miles without stopping. Cost for the 5-day camp is $715 and 10-camp is $1640. For more information, visit: www.chrisbaggcoaching.com

Other Camps in the Pacific Northwest MOUNTAIN BIKING:

Cog Wild www.cogwild.com Offers day trips, shuttles and camping tours in Central Oregon, Mckenzie River and Umpqua regions. Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance www.evergreenmtb.org Offers youth day camps in various locations in Washington. ROAD BIKING:

Bowen Sports Performance www.bowensportsperformance.com Camps for women and weekend group rides out of Bend, OR.

About the Author Shannah Werner is a personal trainer at Stafford Hills Club in Tualatin, OR. She is passionate about working with people who want to get stronger for not only their athletic endeavors, but also their daily activity. She specializes in running gait analysis, boxing for fitness and functional training. Her own personal fitness accomplishments include several half marathons (1:40.08 PR in Dirty Half), a 10-miler, waterskiing, snow-skiing and giving birth to and keeping up with her two kids, Haley (6) and Teddy (4).

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Portland Trail Series Race #3; 4-6m; Portland, OR; www.portlandtrailseries.com FLEET FEET SPORTS PDX FIRST THURSDAY URBAN ADVENTURE RUN; 1-6m Adv Run; Portland, OR; www.fleetfeetpdx.com Starlight Run; 5K; Portland, OR; www.starlightrun.com HEAVEN CAN WAIT 5K RUN/WALK 5K; Bend, OR; www.heavencanwait.org CAPITAL FUTBOL CLUB HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Salem, OR; www.activesalem.com NORTH OLYMPIC DISCOVERY MARATHON; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Sequim to Port Angeles, WA; www.nodm.com RUN FOR THE HILLS; Kids, 2m, 8K, 30K; Corvallis, OR; www.gltrunforthehills.com DASH FOR A CURE 5K & 10K RUN/WALK; 5K, 10K; Moses Lake, WA; www.buduracing.com HELVETIA HALF MARATHON AND 10K; Kids, 10K, 13.1m; Hillsboro, OR; www.htcraceseries.com > Bank of the West Grand Floral Walk; 5m; Portland, OR; www.rosefestival.org Canby 5K & 10K for Young Life Kids; 5K, 10K; Canby, OR; www.canby5k.com Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series Race #2; 5K; Newcastle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Oregon Senior Games 5K; 5K; Bend, OR; www.oregonseniorgames.com Oregon Senior Games Track & Field; 1m; Bend, OR; www.oregonseniorgames.com Sound to Narrows; 2K, 5K, 12K; Tacoma, WA; www.soundtonarrows.org

6/12 SHORE RUN Join us for Seattle’s most scenic 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk while supporting the fight against cancer through the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Kids, 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; www.shorerun.com 6/12 6/12 6/12 6/13 6/15 6/17 6/18 6/18 6/18 6/18 6/18 6/19 6/19 6/21 6/25 6/25 6/25 6/25 6/26

THE BEAR RUN 5K RUN/WALK; 5K; Maple Valley, WA; www.maplevalleybearrun.com Seattle Furry 5K; 5K; Seattle, WA; www.furry5k.com ZERO Prostate Cancer 5K Fun Run/Walk; Kids, 1m, 5K; Portland, OR; www.zerocancer.org All Comer’s Track and Field; All Ages Track & Field; Bellingham, WA; www.cob.org/races Portland Trial Series Race #4; 4-6m; Portland, OR; www.portlandtrailseries.com Running of the Trolls; 5m; Astoria, OR; www.astoriascanfest.com CATCHING SLOUGH CLASSIC; 1m Kids, 5K, 12K, 13.1m; Near Coos Bay, OR; www.southcoastrunningclub.org FREEDOM 5K - PART OF THE VANCOUVER USA MARATHON WEEKEND; Kids, 5K; Vancouver, WA; www.vancouverusamarathon.com > GRATEFUL DAD HALF MARATHON; Kids, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com > ORRC SUMMER SOLSTICE SUNDOWNER - 5K RUN & WALK WITH KID’S RUN; Kids, 5K; Oregon City, OR; www.orrc.net Magnuson Series Seattle Solstice Run; 5K, 10K, 15K; Seattle, WA; www.magnusonseries.org RUN IN THE NAME OF LOVE 2K, 5K; Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA; www.run4love.org BITE OF BEND BEER RUN; 5K; Bend, OR; www.biteofbend.com Sunshine Salutation; 5m, 10m; Redmond, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com BIG FOOT FUN RUN 5K, 10K; Yacolt, WA; sites.google.com/site/bigfootfunrun MISSION: GRANDURO MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE AND TRAIL RUN; 15m; Wenatchee, WA; www.missiongranduro.com Fleet Feet Matterhorn Madness 5K; 5K; Bonney Lake, WA; www.databarevents.com Stunt Run; 5K; Eugene, OR; www.stuntrun.com PACIFIC CREST 5K/10K RUN & WALK; Kids, 5K, 10K; Sunriver, OR; www.whyracingevents.com >

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Portland Trail Series Race #5; 4-6m; Portland, OR; www.portlandtrailseries.com 7/2 RED, WHITE AND BLUES 5K/10K RUN/WALK; 5K, 10K; Portland, OR; www.htcraceseries.com > 7/4 RIDGEFIELD INDEPENDENCE RUN Kids, 5K, 10K; Ridgefield, WA; www.runridgefield.com 7/4 C.A.T. WALK & FUN RUN; 5K; Hillsboro, OR; www.catwalkfunrun.org > 7/4 FOOT TRAFFIC FLAT HALF & FULL MARATHON & 5K & 8K; 5K, 8K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Portland, OR; www.foottraffic.us/flat > 7/4 FREEDOM 5K - RUN MOLALLA SERIES RACE #2; 5K; Molalla, OR; www.molallarunningclub.com/races/freedom-5k 7/4 INDEPENDENCE DAY 5K/10K; Kids, 1m, 5K, 10K; St. Paul, OR; www.runwithpaula.com 7/4 ORRC JULY 4TH 5K; 5K; Wilsonville, OR; www.orrc.net 7/4 RIVER RUN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY; 5K, 10K, 10m; Wenatchee, WA; www.runwenatchee.com 7/4 Aquafina OTC Butte To Butte; 4.5m, 5K, 10K; Eugene, OR; www.eclecticedgeracing.com 7/4 Camp Patriot 4th of July Fun Run; 1m, 5K; Pasco, WA; www.camppatriotfunrun.org 7/4 Freedomthon; 5K; Beaverton, OR; www.uberthons.com 7/4 Riddle Sawdust Jubilee 5K; 5K; Riddle, OR; www.runsignup.com 7/4 Run Molalla Series Race #2 - Freedom 5K; 5K; Molalla, OR; www.molallarunningclub.com 7/7 FLEET FEET SPORTS PDX FIRST THURSDAY URBAN ADVENTURE RUN; 1-6m Adv Run; Portland, OR; www.fleetfeetpdx.com 7/7 Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series Race #3; 5K; Newcastle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 7/9 MISSOULA MARATHON 5K (Sat 7/9), 13.1m, 26.2m (Sun 7/10); Missoula, MT; www.missoulamarathon.org 7/9 LAKEWOOD SUMMERFEST TRAIL RUN; 1m, 5K, 10K; Lakewood, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com 7/9 23rd Annual Lyle’s Myles 5K Run/Walk; 5K; Vancouver, WA; www.runsignup.com 7/10 Outdoor Sunday Evenings 5K Run/Walk and 1mi Fun Run; 1m, 5K; Beaverton, OR; www.swbible.org 7/12 Carkeek Warmer; 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 7/16 50TH ANNUAL SEASIDE BEACH RUN AND PROM WALK Kids, 5K, 10K; Seaside, OR; www.seasidebeachrun.org 7/16 CHELANMAN MULTISPORT WEEKEND - 10K & HALF MARATHON 10K, 13.1m; Chelan, WA; www.chelanman.com 7/16 DESCHUTES DASH MULTI-SPORT EVENT; 5K, 10K; Bend, OR; www.deschutesdash.com 7/16 OLYMPIA LAKEFAIR HALF MARATHON/8K/3K AND TRIALS LEGACY MARATHON; 5K, 8K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Heritage Pk, Olympia, WA; www.ontherunevents.com/lakefair 7/16 Kla Ha Ya Days River Run; 5m; Snohomish, WA; www.klahayadays.com 7/16 Magnuson Series Summer Spirit Run; 5K, 10K, 15K; Seattle, WA; www.magnusonseries.org 7/22 Relay For Life 5K Walk/Run; 5K; Sumner, WA; main.acsevents.org 7/23 CAREY LAKES RUN; 5K; Ellensburg, WA; www.buduracing.com 7/23 SHORELINE RUN; 1m, 10m; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org 7/23 SUNSET ON THE SPRINGWATER; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com > 7/23 West Seattle Float Dodger 5K; 5K; Seattle, WA; www.floatdodger5k.com

7/24 4TH ANNUAL BEAVERTON SUN RUN The 4th Annual Beaverton Rotary Sun Run is coming to Beaverton. 10K/5K/Kids Dash. www.BeavertonSunRun.com, July 24,2016. Fun new course! Medal for each participant! 5K, 10K; Beaverton, OR; www.beavertonsunrun.com 7/24 7/24 7/24 7/26 7/29 7/30 8/1 8/4 8/6 8/6 8/6

PINTS TO PASTA 10K AND HALF MARATHON; 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.htcraceseries.com > RUN ON THE RUNWAY 5K; 5K; Hillsboro, OR; www.oregonairshow.com > Two Cities Summit Run; 8K, 12K; Springfield to Eugene, OR; www.level32racing.com Seward Sizzler; 10K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com SUNCADIA MULTISPORT SUMMER FESTIVAL - 5K & 15K; Kids, 5K, 15K; Cle Elm, WA; www.energyevents.com > M.A.D Marathon; Kids, 5K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Idaho Falls, ID; www.themadmarathon.com ORRC DUAL DUEL - 10MI TRACK RELAY, 10K SOLO & KID’S RUN; Kids, 10K, 10m; Portland, OR; www.orrc.net FLEET FEET SPORTS PDX FIRST THURSDAY URBAN ADVENTURE RUN; 1-6m Adv Run; Portland, OR; www.fleetfeetpdx.com 12TH SHOC WALK & RUN 5K/10K FOR OVARIAN CANCER 1m, 5K, 10K; Gladstone, OR; www.shocfoundation.org HAULIN ASPEN; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Bend, OR; www.haulinaspen.com HUCKLEBERRY HALF & 10K/5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Welches, OR; www.huckleberryhalf.com

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Race for the Homeless; Kids, 5K, 10K; Vancouver, WA; www.raceforthehomeless.org 8/7 PACIFIC CITY BEACH CHALLENGE Kids, 5K, 10K; Pacific City, OR; www.cedarcreekchildcarecenter.com/Partners.html 8/7 BRIDGE OF THE GODS HALF MARATHON AND 10K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Cascade Locks, OR; www.bridgeofthegodsrun.com 8/7 XTERRA PDX - EPIC OFF ROAD WEEKEND - HALF MARATHON / 10K / 5K; 5K, 10K; Hagg Lake, OR; www.xterrapdx.com 8/7 ESR First 5K; 5K; Redmond, WA; www.first-5k.com 8/9 Summer Eddy; 4m, 8m; Kenmore, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 8/11 Deschutes Brewery Twilight 5K; 5K; Bend, OR; www.superfitproductions.com 8/12 Lumaglow Fun Run; 5K; Lakewood, WA; www.4us.org 8/13 COSMO 7K / VANCOUVER - ALL LADIES RUN; 7K; Vancouver, WA; www.energyevents.com 8/13 HIGH STREET HUSTLE 8K 5K 1K; Kids, 5K, 8K; Salem, OR; www.activesalem.com/high-street-hustle 8/13 ORRC GARLIC FESTIVAL - 10K & 5K; 5K, 10K; North Plains, OR; www.orrc.net 8/13 5-k9 Fun Run; 5K; Everett, WA; www.everettwa.gov/641 8/13 Magnuson Series Summer Fitness Day; 5K, 10K, 15K, 13.1m; Seattle, WA; www.magnusonseries.org 8/14 Lake Union 10K; 10K; Seattle, WA; www.lakeunion10k.com 8/14 Timberline Mt Run; 7m; Timberline Lodge, Mt Hood, OR; www.timberlinetrail.com

8/20 SEAN’S RUN FOR ARROAUTISM Sean’s Run is a 5K/10K Walk or Run and Half-marathon fun-run fundraiser for Autism Research and Resources of Oregon. Come run or walk with Sean! Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.seansrun.org 8/20 8/20 8/20 8/21 8/21 8/23 8/27 8/27 8/28 9/1 9/3 9/3 9/3 9/5 9/5 9/5 9/10 9/10 9/10 9/10 9/11 9/11 9/17 9/17 9/17 9/17 9/18 9/18 9/24 9/24 9/24

GIRLFRIENDS (FORMERLY HULA GIRL) 5K & 10K RUN/WALK; 5K, 10K; Vancouver, WA; www.whyracingevents.com > VALLEY OF THE TROLLS HALF-MARATHON, 10K, 5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Sequim, WA; www.aasportsltd.com/event/valley-of-the-trolls > Run With Love; 1m, 5K; Oregon City, OR; www.runsignup.com Beat Beethoven’s 5th 5K; 1m, 5K; Bend, OR; www.beatbeethoven5k.com The Groovy Run; Kids, 5K, 10K; Portland, OR; www.runsignup.com Interlaken Ice Cream Dash; 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com SEATTLE MARATHON 10K RACE; 10K; Seattle, WA; www.seattlemarathon.org Dog Park 5K; Kids, 5K; Ashland, OR; www.ashlandanytimefitness5k.com Alki Beach Run 5K; Kids, 5K; West Seattle, WA; www.alkibeachrun.com FLEET FEET SPORTS PDX FIRST THURSDAY URBAN ADVENTURE RUN; 1-6m Adv Run; Portland, OR; www.fleetfeetpdx.com SUNRIVER MARATHON FOR A CAUSE, 5K, KIDS RACE; Kids, 5K; Sunriver, OR; www.sunrivermarathon.com > Hardesty Hardcore; 5.5m, 14m; Lowell, OR; www.level32racing.com North County Road Run - 25K, 10K & 5K; 5K, 10K, 25K; Lynden, WA; www.northcountyroadrun.com ORRC GREENWAY TRAIL TRIAL - 5K & 10K; 5K, 10K; Beaverton, OR; www.orrc.net OVERLAKE MEDICAL CENTER LABOR DAY HALF; Kids, 5m, 13.1m; Redmond, WA; www.labordayrun.com Brews Cruise; 5K; Eugene, OR; www.level32racing.com GATEWAY TO THE GORGE HALF MARATHON - 5K & 8MI; 5K, 8m, 13.1m; Troutdale, OR; www.4theirlives.com > LAKE CHELAN SHORE TO SHORE MARATHON, HALF MARATHON AND 10K; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Manson, WA; www.lakechelanmarathon.com Beaverton Parade Run (formerly the Beaverton Fun Run); 5K; Beaverton, OR; www.beavertonparaderun.org Smokechaser 30K; 5m, 15m, 30K; Priest Lake, ID; www.priestlakerace.com BEND BIGFOOT RUN; 5K, 10K (road & trail option); Bend, OR; www.centraloregonrunningklub.org SURVIVE THE BURN; Kids, 5K, 10K; Salem, OR; www.survivetheburn.org > BRIDGE OF THE GODDESS HALF MARATHON & 10K; 10K, 13.1m; Cascade Locks, OR; www.runwithpaula.com COSMO 7K / BEND - ALL LADIES RUN; 7K; Bend, OR; www.energyevents.com OKTOBERFEST ROAD RACE 5K/10K AND HALF MARATHON; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Mount Angel, OR; www.oktoberfestroadrace.com Prefontaine Memorial Run; 5K, 10K; Coos Bay, OR; www.prefontainerun.com THE PROVIDENCE ROGUE RUN; Kids, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Medford, OR; www.theroguerun.com 4th Annual Crush Cancer 5K/10K Fun Run; 5K, 10K; Terrebonne, OR; www.faithhopeandcharityevents.com/crushcancerrun DARK SIDE MOUNTAIN BIKING, TRAIL RUNNING AND HIKING FESTIVAL; 5m; Wenatchee, WA; www.darksidefestival.com FITONE 5K FAMILY RUN, WALK & STROLL / 10K / HALF MARATHON / EXPO; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Boise, ID; www.fitoneboise.org HAPPY GIRLS RUN SPOKANE - HALF MARATHON, 10K & 5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Spokane, WA; www.happygirlsrun.com June/July 2016 racecenter.com

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ORRC BEST DAM RUN - 10K RUN & WALK; 10K; Estacada, OR; www.orrc.net Bite of Broadview 5K Fun Run / Walk; 5K; Seattle, WA; www.biteofbroadview.com/5k-fun-run Longview Recreation’s Moonlight Run; 5K; Longview, WA; www.mylongview.com Magnuson Series Family Fitness Day; 5K, 10K, 15K; Seattle, WA; www.magnusonseries.org BELLINGHAM BAY MARATHON; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Bellingham, WA; www.bellinghambaymarathon.org CHAMPOEG PARK HALF MARATHON, 5 MILER & DUATHLON; 5m, 13.1m; St Paul, OR; www.energyevents.com > COUNTRY GIRL HALF MARATHON; Kids, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com > Multnomah Falls Trail Run; 5.6m; Corbett, OR; www.portlandrunner.com End of Summer Run; 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com REED COLLEGE 5K; 5K; Portland, OR; www.reed.edu/5k > Cause + Event Portland 5K Walk, 5K and 10K Run; 5K, 10K; Portland, OR; www.causeandeventportland.com Issaquah Run With The Fishes; Kids, 5K; Issaquah, WA; www.issaquahrun.com COSMO 7K / KIRKLAND - ALL LADIES RUN; 7K; Kirkland, WA; www.energyevents.com PORTLAND MARATHON & PORTLAND MARATHON HALF Kids, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Portland, OR; www.portlandmarathon.org HAYDEN LAKE MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, AND 10K; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Hayden, ID; www.haydenlakemarathon.org LEAVENWORTH OKTOBERFEST TRAIL RUNS; 8K, 10m; Leavenworth, WA; www.runwenatchee.com MOLALLA RIVER TRAIL RACE - RUN MOLALLA SERIES RACE #3; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; www.molallarunningclub.com/molalla-river-trail-race ORRC BLUE LAKE RUNS - 15K, 5K & KID’S RUN; Kids, 5K, 15K; Fairview, OR; www.orrc.net Run with the Kokanee; 5K, 10K; Sammamish, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com

10/16 10TH GIRLFRIENDS RUN FOR A CURE QUARTER & HALF MARATHON; 10K, 13.1m; Vancouver, WA; www.whyracingevents.com > 10/16 GREAT COLUMBIA CROSSING 10K RUN / WALK; 10K; Astoria, OR; www.greatcolumbiacrossing.com 10/16 HUMBOLDT REDWOODS MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K; 5K, 13.1, 26.2m; Weott, CA; www.redwoodsmarathon.org 10/16 Harvest Hustle 5K, 1K, and Kids’ Dash; Kids, 5K; Portland, OR; www.harvesthustle5k.org 10/22 CRUSH RUN; 5K, 10K; Walla Walla, WA; www.chs-wa.org > 10/23 RUN LIKE HELL HALF MARATHON!; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com > 10/29 RUN2SURVIVE 5K; 5K; Fairview, OR; www.energyevents.com 10/29 THE BEND ZOMBIE RUN; 5K; Bend, OR; www.bendzombierun.com 10/29 4th Annual Monster Dash; 1m, 5K, 10K; Bend, OR; www.fleetfeetbend.com 10/29 Pumpkin Pi Run; 5K; Longview, WA; www.mylongview.com

10/30 SCARY RUN 5K & 10K

5K, 10K; Vancouver, WA; www.whyracingevents.com > 10/30 Run Scared 5K; 5K; Seattle, WA; www.runscared5k.com 11/5 HAPPY GIRLS RUN SISTERS - TRAIL HALF MARATHON & ROAD 5K; 5K, 13.1m; Sisters, OR; www.happygirlsrun.com 11/5 PUDDLE JUMP 5K/10K RUN/WALK/STROLL; Kids, 5K, 10K; Lacey, WA; www.parcfoundation.org

Saturday, July 16, 2016 Half Marathon 8K and 3K Trials Legacy Marathon Run/Walk REGISTER ONLINE at OnTheRunEvents.com/legacymarathon June/July 2016 racecenter.com

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Wear Halloween costumes and run “scared” from ghouls, zombies, monsters and freaks you’ll be sure to run fast! It’ll be a Monster DASH! Bwahaha!

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VETERANS DAY 5K, 10K, AND HALF MARATHON; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; West Linn, OR; www.htcraceseries.com > Carkeek Cooler; 5K, 10K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Autumn Trails Eugene; 10m; Eugene, OR; www.level32racing.com COLUMBIA CLASSIC; 1m, 10m; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org MUSTACHE DACHE 5K / PORTLAND; 5K; Beaverton, OR; www.energyevents.com > Columbia River Classic 10mi/2mi Fun Run; Kids, 2m, 10m; Richland, WA; www.facebook.com/ColumbiaRiverClassic Redmond Poultry Predictor; 5K; Redmond, WA; www.redmond.gov/races Ravenna Refresher; 8K, 4K, 8K, 12K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com EWEB RUN TO STAY WARM; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13,1m; Eugene, OR; www.eweb.org/runtostaywarm Civil War Rivalry Clash 5K, 10K & Tailgate; 5K, 10K; Portland, OR; www.rivalryclash.com TURKEY TROT; Kids, 5K; Portland, OR; www.htcraceseries.com > OREGON MID VALLEY ROAD RACE; Kids, 2.5mW, 3.75m, 5.2m; Albany, OR; www.omroadrace.org > ORRC/COLUMBIA BANK TURKEY TROT AT THE ZOO; 4m; Portland, OR; www.orrc.net TOFURKY TROT PASADENA/ROSE BOWL; 5K; Pasadena, CA; www.tofurky.com/trot TOFURKY TROT PORTLAND; 5K; Portland, OR; www.tofurky.com/trot TURKEY DAY 5K AND 5 MILE RUN; 5K, 5m; Redmond, WA; www.finishstrongevents.com TURKEY ON THE RUN; Kids, 5K, 12K; Wenatchee, WA; www.runwenatchee.com Corvallis Turkey Trot; Kids, 5K, 10K; Corvallis, OR; www.corvallisturkeytrot.com Oregon Turkeython; 5K, 10K; Tualatin, OR; www.turkeython.com Tacoma City Turkey Trot; Kids, 5K; Tacoma, WA; www.tacomacityturkeytrot.com Turkey Trot - Eugene; 4m, 2m; Eugene, OR; www.eclecticedgeracing.com

11/27 HOT BUTTERED RUN HALF MARATHON, 5K & KIDS KANDY KANE RACE; Kids, 5K, 12K, 13.1m; Vancouver, WA; www.energyevents.com > 12/3 UGLY SWEATER CHRISTMAS RUN 5K, 10K; Ridgefield, WA; www.runridgefield.com 12/3 25TH ANNUAL BEND JINGLE BELL RUN/WALK FOR ARTHRITIS; Kids, 5K; Bend, OR; www.bendjinglebellrun.org 12/3 MUSTACHE DACHE CORVALLIS; KIDS, 5K; Corvallis, OR; www.mustachedache.com/corvallis 12/3 REINDEER RUN; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; St. Helens, OR; www.crfoursquare.com/reindeerrun 12/3 WINTER SUN 10K; 10K; Moab, UT; www.moabhalfmarathon.com 12/3 Jingle Bells Run; Kids, 5K, 8K, 12K; Eugene, OR; www.level32racing.com 12/3 Shellburg Falls Trail Run; 5m; Lyons, OR; www.runwildadventures.com 12/4 10TH ANNUAL PORTLAND JINGLE BELL RUN/WALK FOR ARTHRITIS; Kids, 5K; Portland, OR; www.portlandjinglebellrun.org 12/4 K-9 CANDY CANE 5K RUN AND WALK; Kids, 5K; Renton, WA; www.buduracing.com 12/11 HOLIDAY HALF & 5K - PORTLAND; 5K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.foottraffic.us/holiday > 12/17 Seward Solstice; 4.2m, 10K; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com

12/31 THE FIRST RUN & WALK Start your New Year right with an energizing 5K or 10K Run/ Walk at Midnight on New Year’s Eve along the scenic waterfront in Downtown Portland! 5K, 10K; Portland, OR; www.aasportsltd.com/firstrun >

RELAYS 6/4 6/4 6/11

BEND BEER CHASE Relay; Bend, OR; www.bendbeerchase.com Twelve Bridges Relay; Relay; North Plains, OR; www.onedayrelayseries.com Sawtooth Relay; Relay; Sun Valley, ID; www.sawtoothrelay.com

6/17 WILD ROGUE RELAY A unique wilderness course starting at Applegate lake following the Applegate, Rogue, Coquille rivers and Oregon coast. Crazy beautiful and fun! Sign up now. Relay; Applegate Lake, OR; www.thewildroguerelay.com 6/17 6/25 7/9 7/15 7/16

Epic Oregon Relay; Relay; Portland, OR; www.epicrelays.com Hillsboro Relay For Life; Relay; Hillsboro, OR; main.acsevents.org Walk The Line Relay; Relay; Vernonia, OR; www.onedayrelayseries.com Ragnar Relay Northwest Passage; Relay; Blaine, WA; www.ragnarrelay.com CSC Barrel to Keg Relay; Relay; Philomath, OR; www.communityservices.us/barrel-to-keg 7/23 Pick Your Poison Relay; Relay; Gaston, OR; www.gobeyondracing.com 7/29 CASCADE LAKES RELAY Relay; Bend, OR; www.cascadelakesrelay.com 7/29 CLR24 - WALK & RUN; Relay; Bend, OR; www.cascadelakesrelay.com 8/6 CRAWFISH CRAWL RELAY & HALF MARATHON; Relay, 13.1m; Tualatin, OR; www.htcraceseries.com > 8/12 Elkhorn Relay; 100m, 204m Relay; La Grande, OR; www.doomsdayracing.org 8/13 Twilight Dragon Relay; Relay; McCall, ID; www.onedayrelayseries.com 8/19 Grand Teton Relay; Relay; Ashton, ID; www.grandtetonrelay.com 8/26 SPOKANE TO SANDPOINT RELAY Relay; Spokane, WA; www.spokanetosandpoint.com 8/26 HOOD TO COAST / PORTLAND TO COAST RELAY; Relay; Mt. Hood, OR; www.hoodtocoastrelay.com > 9/10 San Juan Island Relay; Relay; Friday Harbor, WA; www.onedayrelayseries.com 9/18 GORGEOUS RELAY; Relay; Wyeth, OR; www.gorgeousrelay.com 10/22 Six Foot Trail Relay; Relay; Orcas Island WA, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 11/1 HOOD TO COAST CHINA; Relay; China, OR; www.htcraceseries.com

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Cedar Ultra; 3hr, 6hr, 12hr; Nanaimo, BC; www.viendurance.net THELMA & LOUISE HALF MARATHON AND RELAY; 13.1m, Relay; Moab, UT; www.moabhalfmarathon.com Chuckanut Mountain Full and Half Marathon; 13.1m, 26.2m; Bellingham, WA; www.bellinghamtrail.com Lake Wilderness Run; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Maple Valley, WA; www.lakewildernessrun.com Vashon Island Ultramarathon and Trail Run; 10m, 50K; Vashon Island, WA; www.vashonultra.com

6/5 8TH ANNUAL WINDERMERE MARATHON & HALF MARATHON Small-Town Charm with Big-City Amenities! USATF Certified & Boston Qualifier! Scenic & Fast PR Course!

13.1m, 26.2m; Spokane, WA; www.windermeremarathon.com 6/5 6/5 6/5 6/5 6/5 6/5 6/7 6/11

CAPITAL FUTBOL CLUB HALF MARATHON, 10K, 5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Salem, OR; www.activesalem.com NORTH OLYMPIC DISCOVERY MARATHON; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Sequim to Port Angeles, WA; www.nodm.com RUN FOR THE HILLS; Kids, 2m, 8K, 30K; Corvallis, OR; www.gltrunforthehills.com SAN DIEGO ROCK ‘N’ ROLL MARATHON & 1/2 MARATHON; 5K, 13.1m, 26.2m; San Diego, CA; www.runrocknroll.com/san-diego The Teanaway Trail Run; 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Teanaway, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com Victoria Goddess Run; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Langford, BC; www.victoriagoddess.com Ravenna Run the Ravine; 4K, 8K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Seattle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com TIMBERLINE MARATHON & HALF MARATHON 13.1m, 26.2m; Government Camp, OR; www.roguemultisport.com

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HELVETIA HALF MARATHON AND 10K; Kids, 10K, 13.1m; Hillsboro, OR; www.htcraceseries.com > Montana Governor’s Cup; Kids, 1m, 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Helena, MT; www.govcupmt.com NUT 100K & 50K; 50K, 100K; Glide, OR; www.gobeyondracing.com Snoqualmie Valley Half-Marathon and 10K; 10K, 13.1m; Carnation, WA; www.snoqualmievalleyhalf.com State Park Series #2 Heyburn; 5m, 13.1m; St Maries, ID; www.trailmaniacs.com Yellowstone Half Marathon; 13.1m; West Yellowstone, MT; www.yellowstonehalfmarathon.com FOOTZONE DIRTY HALF 13.1m; Bend, OR; www.footzonebend.com/happenings/dirty-half GRATEFUL DAD HALF MARATHON; Kids, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com > MARY’S PEAK 50K/25K; 50K, 25K; Blodgett, OR; www.maryspeak50k.com ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SEATTLE MARATHON & 1/2 MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Seattle, WA; www.runrocknroll.com/seattle SOUTH COAST HALF MARATHON; 1m Kids, 5K, 12K, 13.1m; Near Coos Bay, OR; www.southcoastrunningclub.org Bald Peak Half Marathon; 13.1m; Hillsboro, OR; www.baldpeakhalf.com Bristow 24 Hour Run; 100m; Eugene, OR; www.bristow24.org Elijah Bristow 24 Hour Run; 50K, 50m, 100K, 100m; Eugene, OR; www.bristow24.org Kaniksu 50 & Emory Corwine Memorial Ruck Race; 50m; Frater Lake, WA; www.kaniksu50.com Trail Rail Run; 12K, 30K, 50K, 50m, Relay; St. Regis, MT; www.trailrailrun.com VANCOUVER USA MARATHON & HALF MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Vancouver USA, WA; www.vancouverusamarathon.com > Rattlesnake Ridge Run; 5m, 13.1m; North Bend, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com San Juan Island Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Friday Harbor, WA; www.active.com Retreat Golden - Yoga + Trail Running Retreat; 1m, 5K, 10K, 15K, 20K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Golden, BC; www.retreatgolden.com PACIFIC CREST HALF MARATHON & MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Sunriver, OR; www.whyracingevents.com > Nock the Rock Half Marathon; 13.1m, Relay; Soda Springs, ID; nocktherock.weebly.com Taylor Mountain Trail Run; 5m, 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K; Issaquah, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com FOOT TRAFFIC FLAT HALF & FULL MARATHON & 5K & 8K; 5K, 8K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Portland, OR; www.foottraffic.us/flat > TWILIGHT HALF MARATHON/10K/5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Vancouver, WA; www.twilighthalf.com

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8/6 HUCKLEBERRY HALF & 10K/5K The Huckleberry Half takes place in the Mt. Hood National Forest. Runners are treated to views of the Salmon River and lush Douglas Firs overhead. 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Welches, OR; www.huckleberryhalf.com CRAWFISH CRAWL RELAY & HALF MARATHON; Relay, 13.1m; Tualatin, OR; www.htcraceseries.com > HAULIN ASPEN; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Bend, OR; www.haulinaspen.com

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8/7 BRIDGE OF THE GODS HALF MARATHON AND 10K Exciting summer Half Marathon & 10K in the Scenic Columbia Gorge that runs over the Historic Bridge of the Gods and finishes on Thunder Island. 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Cascade Locks, OR; www.bridgeofthegodsrun.com 8/7

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

8/13 OREGON WINE COUNTRY HALF MARATHON & RELAY

7/10 FUELED BY FINE WINE HALF MARATHON Combine your passion for running and love of fine wine in one event! A breath-taking 13.1 miles followed by an after party with Oregon’s finest wines!

SUNSET ON THE SPRINGWATER; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com > Buckley to Orting Half Marathon; 13.1m; Buckley, WA; www.rainiertoruston.com Lord Hill Pie High Trail Run; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Snohomish, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com State Park Series #3 Mt Spokane; 5m, 13.1m; Spokane, ID; www.trailmaniacs.com PINTS TO PASTA 10K AND HALF MARATHON; 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.htcraceseries.com > SUNCADIA MULTISPORT SUMMER FESTIVAL - HALF MARATHON & MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Cle Elm, WA; www.energyevents.com > M.A.D Marathon; Kids, 5K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Idaho Falls, ID; www.themadmarathon.com

Enjoy beautiful scenery, great weather, sunrise start, and our trademark Wine and Music Festival in the heart of the Willamette Valley. Produced by Destination Races. 13.1m, Relay; Willamette Valley, OR; www.destinationraces.com/runoregon

13.1m; Dundee, OR; www.fueledbyfinewine.com > 7/10 MISSOULA MARATHON 5K (Sat 7/9), 13.1m, 26.2m (Sun 7/10); Missoula, MT; www.missoulamarathon.org 7/10 See Jane Run Half Marathon & 5K - Seattle; 1m, 5K, 13.1m; Seattle, WA; www.seejanerun.com 7/16 CHELANMAN MULTISPORT WEEKEND 10K, 13.1m; Chelan, WA; www.chelanman.com 7/16 OLYMPIA LAKEFAIR HALF MARATHON/8K/3K AND TRIALS LEGACY MARATHON; 5K, 8K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Heritage Pk, Olympia, WA; www.ontherunevents.com/lakefair 7/16 WILD WOMAN TRAIL MARATHON, RELAY, AND 50K; 26.2m, 50K, Relay; Trout Lake, WA; www.wildwomanmarathon.com 7/16 Totem to Totem Marathon, Half and 10K; 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Skidegate, Haida Gwaii, BC; www.totemtototem.com

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Hero-Up Half-Marathon & 5K; Kids, 5K, 13.1m, 13.1m; Tigard, OR; www.hero-up.org Volcanic 50; 50K; Cougar, WA; www.gobeyondracing.com

9/4 KELOWNA WINE COUNTRY HALF MARATHON & RELAY Explore the Okanagan Valley’s wine country in British Columbia. Great course with amazing vistas of the lake in this outdoor paradise. Produced by Destination Races. 13.1m, Relay; Kelowna, BC; www.destinationraces.com/runbc SUNRIVER MARATHON FOR A CAUSE, MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Sunriver, OR; www.sunrivermarathon.com >

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

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

9/17 WOODINVILLE WINE COUNTRY HALF MARATHON & RELAY Scenic riverside course starting at Chateau Ste. Michelle winery. Finish in Redmond for the celebratory Wine + Beer and Music Festival. Produced by Destination Races. 13.1m, Relay; Woodinville, WA; www.destinationraces.com/runwoodinville

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

9/17 CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN SKY MARATHON 26m; Crystal Mountain, WA; www.seattlerunningclub.org/Events/WRLLC/CrystalMountainSkyMarathon 9/17 OKTOBERFEST ROAD RACE 5K/10K AND HALF MARATHON; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Mount Angel, OR; www.oktoberfestroadrace.com 9/17 GOAT Run; 13.1m, 26.2m; Port Angeles, WA; www.greatoatrun.org 9/17 Paradise Valley Trail Run; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Woodinville, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 9/18 THE PROVIDENCE ROGUE RUN Kids, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Medford, OR; www.theroguerun.com

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Albany Half Marathon; 13.1m; Albany, OR; www.albanyhalfmarathon.org Boring Marathon, Half-Boring Half, Ultra Boring Ultra, Relay and 5K; 5K, 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K, Relay; Boring/Gresham, OR; www.boringmarathon.com

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9/23 GOLDEN ULTRA

LEAVENWORTH OKTOBERFEST MARATHON AND HALF-MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Leavenworth, WA; www.teddriven.com/leavenworth-marathon Defiance 50K, 30K, 15K; 15K, 30K, 50K; Tacoma, WA; www.defiance50k.com Harvest Half & 10K; 10K, 13.1m; Kenmore, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com

10/9 CITY OF TREES MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON

Join us for a three-day stage running race in the Rockies! Register solo, as a team or for any stage. Distances from 3km-60km. 5K, 10K, 20K, 13.1m, 20m, 50K, 50m, Relay; Golden, BC; www.goldenultra.com FITONE 5K FAMILY RUN, WALK & STROLL / 10K / HALF MARATHON / EXPO; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Boise, ID; www.fitoneboise.org 9/24 HAPPY GIRLS RUN SPOKANE - HALF MARATHON, 10K & 5K; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Spokane, WA; www.happygirlsrun.com 9/24 INDIAN SUMMER HALF-MARATHON; 5K, 13.1m; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org 9/24 Mountain Lakes 100; 100m; Detroit, OR; www.gobeyondracing.com 9/24 Priest Lake 50K, Marathon, Half-Marathon, 25K; 13.1m, 25K, 26.2m, 50K; Priest Lake, ID; www.priestlakerace.com 9/24 Quilcene Half-Marathon, 10K and 5K Runs; 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Quilcene, WA; www.quilcenehalfmarathon.com 9/24 Tehaleh Trail Run; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Bonney Lake, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com 9/25 BELLINGHAM BAY MARATHON 5K, 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Bellingham, WA; www.bellinghambaymarathon.org 9/25 CHAMPOEG PARK HALF MARATHON, 5 MILER & DUATHLON; 5m, 13.1m; St Paul, OR; www.energyevents.com > 9/25 COUNTRY GIRL HALF MARATHON; Kids, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com > 9/25 Oasis Rock ‘n’ Roll Montreal Marathon & 1/2 Marathon; 13.1m, 26.2m; Montreal, BC; runrocknroll.competitor.com/montreal

The City Of Trees Marathon is not only flat fast and beautiful, but the Boston Qualifier course travels along the tree lined Boise River. 13.1m, 26.2m; Boise, ID; www.cityoftreesmarathon.com

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

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

10/16 HUMBOLDT REDWOODS MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K This spectacular course in Humboldt Redwoods State Park runs along the beautiful Avenue of the Giants, home to the world’s tallest trees. Paved, shaded and fast! 5K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Weott, CA; www.redwoodsmarathon.org 10/16 SD’s Down and Dirty Half & 10K; 10K, 13.1m; Bend, OR; www.superfitproductions.com 10/22 ROCK ‘N’ ROLL VANCOUVER 1/2 MARATHON & 10K; 10K (Sat 10/22), 13.1m (Sun 10/23); Vancouver, BC; www.runrocknroll.com/vancouver

10/23 COLUMBIA GORGE MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON Beautiful fall run that showcases the Scenic Columbia Gorge at peak of fall colors making it one of the most scenic runs in the country! 13.1m, 26.2m; Hood River, OR; www.columbiagorgemarathon.com

10th Annual Event

September 25th, 2016 | Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Boston Qualifier • Beautiful Views • Live Music, Beer Garden at Finish! Use code RCNW16 to save $10 on the Full/Half or $5 on the 10K/5K

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EVENT CALENDAR 10/23 RUN LIKE HELL HALF MARATHON!; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Portland, OR; www.terrapinevents.com > 10/23 THE OTHER HALF; 13.1m; Moab, UT; www.moabhalfmarathon.com

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

TRIATHLONS/DUATHLONS 6/4-6/5 35TH BLUE LAKE TRIATHLON/ DUATHLON/AQUABIKE Recognized as must do opening for NW triathlon season, two days of Olympic & Sprint races on flat/ fast courses. NEW Super Sprint & Aquabikes. Teams encouraged! Sat: Super Sprint Tri, Super Sprint Du, Super Sprint Aquabike, Kids Tri; Sun: Sprint Tri, Sprint Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Tri, Olympic Du, Olympic Aquabike; Fairview, OR; www.whyracingevents.com >

5K, 13.1m; Healdsburg, CA; www.destinationraces.com/runhb 6/4 10/29 ORRC AUTUMN LEAVES 50/50 - 50MI & 50K ULTRA RUNS; 50K, 50m; St. Paul, OR; www.orrc.net 10/30 TRI-CITIES MARATHON AND MARATHON RELAY; 26.2m, Relay; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org 10/30 Cougar Mountain Trail Run Series Race #5; 14.1m, 26.2m, 50K; Newcastle, WA; www.nwtrailruns.com 11/5 HAPPY GIRLS RUN SISTERS - TRAIL HALF MARATHON & ROAD 5K; 5K, 13.1m; Sisters, OR; www.happygirlsrun.com 11/5 SILVER FALLS TRAIL 50K ULTRA, MARATHON AND 7 MILE; 7m, 26.2m, 50K; Silverton, OR; www.silverfallsmarathon.com 11/5 VETERANS DAY 5K, 10K, AND HALF MARATHON; Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; West Linn, OR; www.htcraceseries.com > 11/5 ZEITGEIST HALF MARATHON; 13.1m; Boise, ID; www.zhalfmarathon.com > 11/6 SILVER FALLS TRAIL HALF MARATHON; 13.1m; Silverton, OR; www.silverfallsmarathon.com 11/12 Run for Miles 5K & Half Marathon; 5K, 13.1m; Bonney Lake, WA; www.databarevents.com 11/13 HALF MARATHON ON MONTEREY BAY 3K, 5K, 13.1m; Monterey, CA; www.bigsurhalfmarathon.org 11/13 ROCK ‘N’ ROLL LAS VEGAS MARATHON & 1/2 MARATHON; 5K (Sat), 10K, 13.1m, 26.2m; Las Vegas, NV; www.runrocknroll.com/las-vegas 11/19 Grand Ridge Trail Run; 5m, 13.1m, 26.2m, 50K; Issaquah, WA; www.evergreentrailruns.com

11/20 EWEB RUN TO STAY WARM Half marathon, 10K, and 5K along the beautiful Willamette River in Eugene, OR. Flat, fast course fun for elite and novice runners and walkers alike. Kids, 5K, 10K, 13.1m; Eugene, OR; www.eweb.org/runtostaywarm 11/22 HELL OF THE NORTHWEST TRAIL RUN; 10K, 13.1m; Monroe, OR; www.oregontrailruns.com 11/27 AMICA INSURANCE SEATTLE MARATHON; 13.1m, 26.2m; Seattle, WA; www.seattlemarathon.org

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NW’s premier destination multisport event - favorite of athletes from across the country for gorgeous scenery, amazing expo, kids events, daily entertainment and Sunriver adventures! NEW races added!

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

The perfect mid-summer check on your summer racing! Flat & fast course is great for PRs with Novice, Sprint and Olympic distances. NEW: Aquabikes added!

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Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Aquabike; Fairview, OR; www.whyracingevents.com >

8/6 XTERRA PDX - EPIC OFF ROAD WEEKEND - TRI/SPRINT/DU

Fri: Tour de Crest Bike Tours, Kids Tri; Sat: Long Tri, Long Du, Long Aquabike, 13.1m, 26.2m; Sun: Ultra Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Olympic Du, Olympic Aquabike, 5K & 10K, Kids; Sunriver, OR; www.whyracingevents.com > Padden Triathlon; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Bellingham, WA; www.cob.org/races

XTERRA Portland is the premier off road trail racing experience that the Pacific Northwest has to offer, challenging athletes from around the world. Kids Tri, Off Road Sprint Tri, Off Road Olympic Tri; Hagg Lake, OR; www.xterrapdx.com

6/26 BLACK HILLS TRIATHLON

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Black Hills Triathlon-USAT sanctioned sprint triathlon suited to beginner/ advanced triathletes: 1/2 mi swim, 17 mi bike, 3.1 mi run. Covered transition & great swag!

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

8/13 EMMETT’S MOST EXCELLENT TRIATHLON

Sprint Tri; Lacey, WA; www.blackhillstriathlon.com 7/2

5K, 10K, 13.1m; St. Helens, OR; www.crfoursquare.com/reindeerrun

7/31 MID-SUMMER TRIATHLON & DUATHLON

6/24-6/26 PACIFIC CREST TRIATHLON, DUATHLON & AQUABIKE

12/3 REINDEER RUN Enjoy refreshments before and after, special gift for finishers, free massage, half marathoners receive a custom medal and there is a costume contest!

Lake Wilderness Triathlon; Kids, Tri, Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du; Maple Valley, WA; www.lakewildernesstriathlon.com Pine Hollow Tri; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Aquathlon; Wamic, OR; www.pinehollowtri.com MOSES LAKE TRIATHLON: FOR THE HEALTH OF IT!; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Moses Lake, WA; www.buduracing.com Granite-Man Triathlon, Duathlon, 10K, 5 mi, TT MTB Race, Kids events; Kids, 5K, 5m, 10m, Off Road Tri, Off Road Du, TT, MtB; Jacksonville, OR; www.granite-man.com GOLDENMAN TRIATHLON; 5K, Sprint Tri, Sprint Du; Goldendale, WA; www.goldendalepool.com LAKE MERIDIAN TRIATHLON - JUNE; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Kent, WA; www.lakemeridiantri.com Three Lakes Triathlon - San Juan Island At Lakedale Resort; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Friday Harbor, WA; www.active.com TriMonroe Triathlon; Youth Tri, Sprint Tri,; Monroe, WA; www.trimonroe.com

7/16 CHELANMAN MULTISPORT WEEKEND Sat: Olympic Tri, Long Tri; Sun: Tri-A-Tri, Sprint Tri, Kids Tri; Chelan, WA; www.chelanman.com 7/16 TIGER TRI; Olympic Tri; Colville, WA; www.tigertri.com > 7/17 MONTANA WOMEN’S TRIATHLON 5K, Sprint (pool) Tri; Helena, MT; www.mtwomenstri.com 7/23 ELLENSBURG SPRINT TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Ellensburg, WA; www.buduracing.com 7/23 ROLF PRIMA TRI AT THE GROVE; Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri; Cottage Grove, OR; www.bestinthewestevents.com 7/24 SEAFAIR TRIATHLON & KIDS TRIATHLON Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Kids Tri; Seattle, WA; www.seafair.com 7/24 RACE THE RIVER TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri; Coeur d’Alene, ID; www.racetheriver.com 7/24 Seafair Triathlon; Kids Tri, Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Olympic Du; Seattle, WA; www.seafair.com 7/30 POWER OF PASCO SPRINT TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri; Pasco, WA; www.3rrr.org 7/30 SUNCADIA MULTISPORT SUMMER FESTIVAL - TRIATHLON & DUATHLON; Sat: Long Tri, Long Du; Sun: Sprint Du; Cle Elm, WA; www.energyevents.com > 7/30 WHIDBEY ISLAND TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri; Langley, WA; www.whidbeytriathlon.com

RIGHTEOUS RICHLAND SPRINT TRIATHLON; Sprint Tri, Off Road Tri; Richland, WA; www.3rrr.org

7/9 34TH HAGG LAKE TRIATHLON/ DUATHLON/AQUABIKE One of the country’s oldest & most scenic courses, a true test for athletes with rolling hills on bike & run. NEW: camping at the lake, and Aquabikes added!

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

34th TRIATHLON &

SPORTS FESTIVAL

8/13 8/13

8/19-8/21 COLUMBIA RIVER TRIATHLON & FITNESS FESTIVAL

Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Sprint Du, Olympic Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Aquabike; Forest Grove, OR; www.whyracingevents.com > 7/9 7/9

LAKEWOOD SUMMERFEST TRIATHLON Sprint Tri; Lakewood, WA; www.lakewoodsummerfesttriathlon.com Toughman Half Ocean Shores Triathlon; Long Tri; Ocean Shores, WA; www.active.com

7/16 DESCHUTES DASH MULTI-SPORT EVENT The 13th Annual Deschutes Dash Multi Sports Festival returns to Bend, Oregon on Saturday, July 16th! New run course routes and added finish line festivities. USAT sanctioned.

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

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

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

Youth Tri, Sprint Tri, Sprint Du, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Tri, Olympic Du, Olympic Aquabike, 5K, 10K; Bend, OR; www.deschutesdash.com

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

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

9/10 ALUMINUM MAN TRIATHLON

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

MUD/OBSTACLE/MULTI-SPORT/ ADVENTURE RACES

The mighty Columbia River and the natural beauty of the Gorge are the backdrop for this scenic triathlon and duathlon set in September each year.

6/4 6/4 6/5

9/10 9/10

Sprint Tri, Olympic Tri, Olympic Du; The Dalles, OR; www.aasportsltd.com/event/aluminum-man-tri >

6/11

MAC DASH Kids Tri, Youth Tri, Sprint (pool) Tri; Madras, OR; www.macdash.org BEST IN THE WEST TRIATHLON FESTIVAL; Sprint Tri, Long Tri; Sweet Home, OR; www.bestinthewestevents.com

6/26 7/23 7/29

VANCOUVER SPARTAN SPRINT 5K, Mud/Obstacle; North Vancouver, BC; www.spartanrace.ca HOOD 2 RIVER RELAY; Multi-sport, Relay; Hood River, OR; www.hood2riverrelay.com Gap2Gap Dash; Multi-sport, Relay; Yakima, WA; www.yakimagreenway.org/g2g Survivor Mud Run Seattle; 5K, Mud/Obstacle; Snoqualmie, Wa; www.survivormudrun.com BELLINGHAM KIDS TRAVERSE; 1m, Mud/Obstacle, MtB; Bellingham, WA; www.bellinghamkidstraverse.com Pirate Plunder Adventure Race; Mud/Obstacle; Yakima, WA; www.pirateplunderrace.com 2016 HOWL AT THE MOON 5K ADVENTURE RUN; 5K Obstacle Run; West Linn, OR; www.aasportsltd.com/howlatmoon5k >

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

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

CYCLING SERIES 6/1 6/13

Mt. Tabor Series; Circuit; Wed 6/1-7/13; Portland, OR; www.obra.org Portland Short Track MtB Series; MtB; Mon 6/13-7/25; Portland, OR; www.obra.org

J ULY 8-10, 2016

For the 17th year, elite racers come to Portland to compete for prizes and glory on the steep banks of the Alpenrose Velodrome. Racers hit tops speeds of 40+ miles per hour while being mere inches away from one another. Alpenrose Velodrome 6149 SW Shattuck Rd Portland, Oregon

Spectator entry is free at this exciting, family friendly event.

ENCOUNTER A RACING EXPERIENCE WITH A SCENIC BACKDROP.

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.

Made possible in part by assistance from the Snohomish County TPA Fund

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EVENT CALENDAR 6/22

Bend Crit Series; Circuit; Wed 6/22-8/3; Bend, OR; www.obra.org

CYCLING RACES 6/4 6/4 6/5 6/11 6/11 6/11 6/11 6/18 6/19 6/24 6/25 6/25 6/26 6/27 7/2 7/9 7/10 7/16 7/16 7/16 7/17 7/31 8/6 8/14 8/20 8/27 9/3 9/10 9/10 9/10 9/11 9/17

BAVARIAN BIKE & BREWS; MtB; Leavenworth, WA; www.dasradhaus.com Hammer Velo Crit; Criterium; Portland, OR; www.obra.org Oregon Gran Fondo; Gran Fondo; Cottage Grove, OR; www.obra.org Alpenrose Heartbreaker; Track; Portland, OR; www.obra.org FAT 55 Oakridge Mountain Bike Marathon MTB; Mountain Bike; Oakridge, OR; www.obra.org High Desert Omnium; 2 Day, TT, Criterium, Road; Bend, OR; www.highdesertomnium.com The Woodrat 25er; 25m, 12m MtB; Priest Lake, ID; www.priestlakerace.com Mary’s Peak Hill Climb TT; Time Trial; Philomath, OR; www.obra.org Blue Ribbon Track Omnium; Track; Portland, OR; www.obra.org Baker City Cycling Classic; Stage Race; Baker City, OR; www.bakercitycycling.org MISSION: GRANDURO MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE AND TRAIL RUN; MtB; Wenatchee, WA; www.missiongranduro.com Willamette Gran Fondo; Gran Fondo; Monroe, OR; www.obra.org Pickett’s Charge MTB; Mountain Bike; Bend, OR; www.obra.org Alenrose Six Day; 6 Day, Track; Portland, OR; www.obra.org ALSEA FALLS SWITCHBACK; MtB; Monroe, OR; www.mudslingerevents.com Mt. Tabor Circuit Race; Circuit; Portland, OR; www.obra.org OUCH: Larch Mtn Uphill Time Trial; TT; Corbett, OR; www.consystency.net/OBRA/OUCH ALPENROSE VELODROME CHALLENGE; 3 Day, Track; Portland, OR; www.obra.org HIGH CASCADES 100; 100m MtB; Bend, OR; www.highcascades100.com Sun Top 30/60 Mile Mountain Bike Race; 30m, 60m MtB; Enumclaw, WA; www.nwepicseries.com OBRA: Uphill Time Trial State Championship; TT; Government Camp, OR; www.consystency.net/OBRA/MHTT Olympia Beer Crit; Criterium; Portland, OR; www.obra.org Franz Bakery Criterium; Criterium; Portland, OR; www.obra.org Vancouver Criterium; Criterium; Vancouver, WA; www.obra.org Ochoco Gravel Roubaix; Road; Prineville, OR; www.obra.org Capitol Forest 50/100 Mile Mountain Bike Race; 50m, 100m MtB; Olympia, WA; www.nwepicseries.com GP: David Douglas CX; Cyclocross; Vancouver, WA; www.cyclocross.gp OREGON 12/24; MtB Relay; Bend, OR; www.oregonmtb24.com OREGON 24; 24hr MtB; Bend, OR; www.oregonmtb24.com GP: Het Meer CX; Cyclocross; Vancouver, WA; www.cyclocross.gp Corn Cross; Cyclocross; Boring, OR; www.obra.org GP: Zaaldercross; Cyclocross; Brush Prairie, WA; www.cyclocross.gp

9/18 9/24 9/25 10/1 10/2 10/8 10/15 10/22 10/23 10/29 10/29 11/5 11/6 11/16

Kruger’s Kermesse CX Farm Crit; Cyclocross; Portland, OR; www.obra.org GP: Ninkrossi; Cyclocross; Washougal, WA; www.cyclocross.gp Battle at Barlow; Cyclocross; Gresham, OR; www.obra.org GP: Heiser Farms CX; Cyclocross; Dayton, OR; www.cyclocross.gp CROSS ON THE MOUNTAIN @ COOPER SPUR; Cyclocross; Mt Hood, OR; www.obra.org CROSS CRUSADE; 2 Day, Cyclocross; Location TBD, OR; www.crosscrusade.com CROSS CRUSADE; 2 Day, Cyclocross; Location TBD, OR; www.crosscrusade.com CrossWord CX Challenge p/b Western Bike Works; Cyclocross; Canby, OR; www.obra.org Washougal CX; Cyclocross; Washougal, WA; www.obra.org CROSS CRUSADE; 2 Day, Cyclocross; Location TBD, OR; www.crosscrusade.com Crosstoberfest; Cyclocross; Lake Oswego, OR; www.obra.org Pedalers at the Poor Farm CX; Cyclocross; Troutdale, OR; www.obra.org CROSS CRUSADE; Cyclocross; Location TBD, OR; www.crosscrusade.com CROSS CRUSADE; Cyclocross; Location TBD, OR; www.crosscrusade.com

CYCLING TOURS/RIDES 6/4 6/4 6/5 6/11 6/24 6/25 6/25 7/9 7/16 7/29 8/6 8/12 8/14 9/10 9/17 9/17

3 RIVERS RACE AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; 1m, 5K, 10K (runs), 35m, 55m, 70m, 100m (rides); La Grande, OR; www.3riversrace.com APPLE CENTURY BIKE RIDE; Bike Tour; Wenatchee, WA; www.applebikeride.com OREGON GRAN FONDO; Road Race/Tour; Cottage Grove, OR; www.oregontriplecrown.com STRAWBERRY CENTURY; Bike Tour; Lebanon, OR; www.santiamspokes.org TOUR DE CREST - BIKE RIDES AT 20TH ANNUAL PACIFIC CREST WEEKEND; Bike Tour; Sunriver, OR; www.whyracingevents.com > PETAL PEDAL; 30m, 50m, 70m, 100m options; Silverton, OR; www.petalpedal.com WILLAMETTE GRAN FONDO; Road Race/Tour; Monroe, OR; www.oregontriplecrown.com Ride to Defeat ALS; Bike Tour; Mt. Angel, OR; www.oregonridetodefeatals.org Tour de Whatcom; Bike Tour; Bellingham, WA; www.tourdewhatcom.com SUNCADIA MULTISPORT SUMMER FESTIVAL - BIKE TOUR; Bike Tour; Cle Elm, WA; www.energyevents.com > PORTLAND CENTURY; Bike Tour; Portland, OR; www.portlandcentury.com Obliteride; Bike Tour; Seattle, WA; www.obliteride.org Providence Bridge Pedal and Stride; Bike Tour; Portland, OR; www.bridgepedal.com Bike MS: Deception Pass Classic; 20m, 50m, 100m MtB; Mount Vernon, WA; www.bikems.org CYCLE THE LAKES; Bike Tour; Cottage Grove, OR; www.cyclethelakes.org Ride Around the Sound; Bike Tour; Seattle, WA; action.lung.org

9/24 9/24 10/1

DARK SIDE MOUNTAIN BIKING, TRAIL RUNNING AND HIKING FESTIVAL; MtB; Wenatchee, WA; www.darksidefestival.com OREGON COAST GRAVEL EPIC; Gravel Ride; Waldport, OR; www.oregontriplecrown.com THE KETTLE METTLE Gravel Ride; Penticton / Kelowna, BC; www.kettlemettle.ca

SWIMMING/XC SKIING/ CLINICS/EXPOS/OTHER 6/10 6/12 6/26

The blueseventy Friday Night Swim Race June; Swimming; Kent, WA; www.fridaynightswimraces.com Chi Running Introductory Half-Day Workshop; Clinic; Portland, OR; www.runningmindfully.com SWIM DEFIANCE; 3K, 5K Open Water Swim; Tacoma, WA; www.swimdefiance.com

6/19 HAGG LAKE OPEN WATER SWIM AND PADDLEBOARD RACE Enjoy one or all three swim events at scenic Henry Hagg Lake. The singleloop courses and added paddle board race are challenging and fun!

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HAGG LAKE OPEN WATER SWIM & PADDLEBOARD RACE

800-4000mtr Open Water Swim, 4K Paddleboard; Forest Grove, OR; www.pdxtriclub.org 7/4 7/15 7/16 8/14 8/27 8/27 9/10 9/10 9/17

MARTHA LAKE OPEN WATER SWIM JULY Swimming; Lynnwood, WA; www.marthalakeswim.com The blueseventy Friday Night Swim Race July; Swimming; Kent, WA; www.fridaynightswimraces.com FAT SALMON OPEN WATER SWIM; 3.2m Open Water Swim; Seattle, WA; www.fatsalmonswim.org The Coeur d’Alene Crossing; 2.4m Open Water Swim; Coeur d’Alene, ID; www.cdacrossing.com Nanaimo Ocean Swim; Swimming; Nanaimo, BC; www.viendurance.net Newcastle SUP Race; Stand Up Paddle Board Race; Nanaimo, BC; www.viendurance.net COLUMBIA CROSSING SWIM; Open Water Swim; Pasco, WA; www.3rrr.org SWIM ACROSS AMERICA - SEATTLE; .5m, 1m, 2.4m Open Water Swim; Mercer Island, WA; www.swimacrossamerica.org > LAST GASP OF SUMMER; Swimming; SeaTac, WA; www.lastgaspofsummer.com

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