Health & Fitness
Why A Bad Run Can Be A Good Thing
The dreaded Bad Run can really put a damper on your enthusiasm for running. The Bad Run can occur as a single instance, or it can be a series of painful and demoralizing workouts. But […]
Articles by Liz Ward
Health & Fitness
How To Properly Raise Runners
Runners have a flaw: They think everyone should run. I myself have this problem when it comes to my kids. I think they should love running as much as I do, and I sometimes find […]
Health & Fitness
Why Running Shoes Break Down, And When To Replace Them
Replacing your running shoes at the right time is imperative to reducing injuries and keeping your feet happy. But how do you know when the time is right? We’ve all heard the shoe experts tell […]
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I Have 3 Months To Train For The Wild Rogue Relay
I’ve got a lot going on lately. I’m at the tail-end of my degree program. I have two terms left until I’m done. And let me tell you, they are going to be intense. Not […]
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Running Gear 101 – Hydration Vests – What To Look For
If you, like me, hate holding anything while running, you may want to look into a hydration vest. They aren’t just for ultrarunners. If you like your hands free, and you like to run with […]
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Portland Marathon – Will New Bid Give NY, Boston, Etc. A ‘Run’ For Their Money?
In January of this year, the city of Portland announced Brooksee won the bid for 2019 Marathon. I read through the 15-page RFI Brooksee sent to the city of Portland. I must say, it all […]
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7 Reasons You Should Give Up Running Once In A While
Sometimes we fall out of love with running. Other times we still have all the feels for it, but we still might benefit from taking a break to keep everything fresh. Burnout is a real […]
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Working Out With Kids
Working out with kids around is difficult. I know, I have three of them between 5 and 12 years old. It gets easier as they grow and become more independent. Then the focus should shift […]
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Running In Cold Weather
Something we, of the Pacific Northwest, don’t have to worry about much is running in significantly cold weather. Most of the time the winter temps stay in the 40’s to 50’s, and we don’t have […]
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Post Workout Checklist
Taking care of your body after a workout is an important but often overlooked aspect of your exercise routine. We are tempted to just stop running, put the basketball away, hop off the bike—without cooling […]