Running and then blogging about it

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Cross-Training 0
Hypothetical Hood to Coast Training

My team didn’t get picked for Hood to Coast this year, but that doesn’t mean I won’t get snatched up by some other team last minute. I’m actually ...
On August 7, 2012 / By Colleen
Running 1
The Olympics Are Now!!

Today is the opening ceremony of the Olympics. I figured I should talk about it a little, because of the sports theme of my blog and all. Okay, ...
On July 28, 2012 / By Colleen
Hurting + Healing 1
Orthotics Are The Worst

Good news everybody: as of this summer, I am officially orthotics-free! You might not have realized that I even had them, it’s not usually something I brag about. ...
On July 27, 2012 / By Colleen
Running Groups 1
Even 82 Degrees Is Way Too Hot

Summer in Portland has finally arrived. Portlanders covet these fleeting, true summer days here, and start missing them before they’re even gone. Of course that does not stop ...
On July 26, 2012 / By Colleen
Races 2
Secrets I’ve Kept From You: July 2012 Edition

I have done so many running-related things this month and I have kept almost all of them a secret from you. Let me quickly fix that. July 6th ...
On July 24, 2012 / By Colleen
Races 2
2012 Lacamas Lake Run 4-Miler

Sunday morning marked the 9th annual Lacamas Lake Run. For those of you who enjoy brevity, it was well-organized, the course was beautiful and fun and well-marked, and ...
On July 24, 2012 / By Colleen
Half Marathon 4
2012 Foot Traffic Flat Review

Independence Day is usually a day where I sit around and hope someone invites me to a barbeque, and then go watch mediocre fireworks in my neighborhood. In ...
On July 6, 2012 / By Colleen
Races 2
2012 Portland Terrain Mud Run Review

This Saturday I went out and ran my first-ever mud run, the Terrain Mud Run that I’ve been telling you all about. I almost got too lazy to ...
On July 6, 2012 / By Colleen
Businesses We Love 2
Hot Yoga 1 Month Update and a LivingSocial Deal

Remember when I wrote about doing hot yoga? You should, it wasn’t very long ago. Just about a month, in fact, which is why it’s time to do ...
On June 22, 2012 / By Colleen
Races 2
Terrain Mud Run Discount

Not too long ago, I told you all about the Portland Terrain Mud Run coming up on June 30th. Okay, technically it’s in Sherwood, but I guess no ...
On June 15, 2012 / By Colleen