“It’s not about how fast you go, it’s about how long you can do what you’re doing.” ~ Dave Harkin Dave Harkin has been a runner since he was 11 years old. He ran collegiately at the University of Oregon, where he graduated and went on to...
It’s starting to get warm in Portland!While we’re not into the high heat of summer yet, if it’s anything like the last few summers, it’s time to talk about staying hydrated when running this summer. While we’re not into the high heat of...
The Commons Brewery, built by Mike Wright, Sean Burke and Josh Grgas, is beautiful. You’ve likely driven past it countless times coming over the Morrison Bridge into SE Portland. There it sits at the corner of 6th and Belmont, exposed brick and wooden beams...
How do you warm up before a run? Perhaps jumping jacks or some other stretching maneuvers from elementary P.E. class? If you’re like most runners, chances are you’re not warming up enough. I know I wasn’t. For many years, my pre-run routine consisted primarily...
There is no shortage of good coffee in Portland. How many of those companies are great? How many of the coffee-related businesses care as much about roasting and serving good coffee as they do about doing good in the community? Nossa Familia (1319 NW Johnson St), is...
The only piece of equipment runners need is a good pair of shoes. With so many options for footwear, shopping for your first pair can feel a bit intimidating. I’ve spent years finding my favorite pairs, and have different shoes for different purposes (see the...
