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Becoming Mentally Tough – LubDub ep 9
In the 9th episode of the LubDub Show, we are joined by Providence cardiologist Dr. David Schroeder, who shares some moments of joy and words of encouragement with us. And then Elliott Waksman, a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, gives us several tips for building mental toughness that can be applied to all areas of life, including our running and walking goals.
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Three Portland Running Groups You Should Check Out
If you run with a group, you’ll become a better runner and have more fun. Obviously, there are no guarantees, but if you're working towards a challenging goal, or you simply want to become more consistent and make those 5K fun runs easier, training in a group...
The Casual Brewpub with Gary Geist, Lucky Labrador Brewing
Gary Geist is the co-owner and co-founder of Lucky Labrador Brewing in Portland Oregon. Along with lifelong friend Alex Stiles, the native Portlanders have created an unassuming, laid back brew pub that in some ways, functions more like a coffee shop than it does as a...
How to Become a Stronger Runner
If you want to become a stronger runner, there are no shortcuts, simple solutions, or magic pills. It just takes a lot of hard work and consistent effort. No matter what your goals are - to just finish a 5K, or finish faster than last time - everyone can implement a...
Creating Third Spaces with Colin Rath, Migration Brewing
"What we've created is what's known as a third space...[Migration is] a place for the community to come together, that hosts the community and a place that engages with the community and helps facilitate other people's dreams and aspirations. It's a place for people...
How to Celebrate Global Running Day in Portland
Wednesday, June 7, is Global Running Day; a day to gather with the entire running community and publicly declare our love for running (and beer, but that's not officially part of it). One of the great things about running is that everyone runs for their own reasons....
6 Ways to Get Serious about Your Running…If You Want To
One of the things I love about our 5K fun runs is that they attract all sorts of runners: New, old, casual and hardcore. Lately, I've had a few conversations with some of our regulars about what it might take to become a "real runner." To be clear, we believe that if...
Success in Running: Interview with co-owner of Portland Running Company, Dave Harkin
"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 have a short career as a...
How to Stay Hydrated While Running this Summer
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 summer yet, if it's anything...
Creating Community at The Commons Brewery. Interview with co-owner, Josh Grgas.
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 peaking...
How to Warm Up Before a Run
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 of...
Enjoying Great Coffee with Augusto Carneiro, Founder Nossa Familia
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...
A Beginners Guide To Buying Running Shoes
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 picture...
Interview with Ultra Runner, Gleb Velikanov
The Oregon Brewery Running Series hosts 5K fun runs that start and end at some of Oregon's best breweries. A 5K "fun run" is approximately 3.1 miles and takes the average runner 30 - 35 minutes to complete. If you're running one for fun, you probably don't have to...
Three Reasons to Join us for a Spring 5k Fun Run!
The Oregon Brewery Running Series is excited to launch our spring series on May 20 at Base Camp Brewing. With four events on our spring season calendar, we look forward to running then with some nicer weather. We had one of the nastiest winters on record (by Portland...
Interview with Ty Sorensen from On Running
On Running is an innovative Swiss running shoe company that stations its North American Headquarters right here in Portland, Oregon. On Running began in 2010 with a one-of-a-kind running shoe technology that claims to give a custom running experience for your feet. I...
Interview with Jerry Fechter, Owner Founder Lompoc Brewing
I recently had the pleasure to sit down with the founder and owner of Lompoc Brewing, Jerry Fechter. We sampled a few beers in front of the fireplace in the Sidebar lounge, next to their Fifth Quadrat Pub, in North Portland. It was bottling day, and the room was...
Interview with John Harris, Brewmaster and Founder, Ecliptic Brewing
John Harris is a legend in the world of craft beer. After spending 25+ years working for some of the most prolific breweries in Oregon, he started Ecliptic Brewing. John’s background is one steeped in Oregon’s rich craft brewing history. After beginning as a brewer...
Interview with Portland Brewing’s Head Brewer, Ryan Pappe
I recently had the chance to head over to Northwest Portland's industrial area and hang out with Ryan Pappe, head brewer at Portland Brewing Co. Located at 2730 NW 31st Ave., it's tucked away next to a salvage yard, machine shop, and some sort of industrial steel beam...
Interview with the Portland Parks Foundation
The Portland Parks Foundation has a mission to mobilize, "financial and popular support to ensure a thriving and accessible parks system for a healthy Portland.” In short, "The foundation lives to provide an opportunity for unique projects that the parks department...
Interview with Paul Thurston, Head Brewer and Co-Owner at Base Camp Brewing Co.
Base Camp Brewing Co. has been brewing their tasty and diverse line of beers since 2012. Located at 930 SE Oak St, in Portland's Buckman neighborhood, they are both a hangout for locals and a destination for beer fans from around the world. Walking into the brewery...
Why We Support Oregon Wild!
Spending time in the wilderness is good for the mind and body. According to one psychologist, “When we slow down, stop the busywork, and take in beautiful natural surroundings, not only do we feel restored, but our mental performance improves too.” We’re blessed in...
A Conversation with Runner and Musician, Liz Anjos
Liz is a musician, songwriter, runner, fitness model (Oiselle, Stance), personal running coach, and blogger here in Portland. I first met her when she and I did a photo shoot for Mark Remy’s online store. I wouldn’t consider it modeling, but as Liz says, “if you just...
The Only 3 Things You Need to Know about Running. A Conversation with Mark Remy
When it comes to running, writing about running, and laughing at those who run, Mark Remy has perfected the genre. You may know him from his four hilarious books about running, or as the author of Remy’s World (online and in print from Runner's World), or perhaps from...
Interview with a Cider Maker! Jeff Parrish, Portland Cider Co.
We’re set to run our first 5k outside of Portland city limits! Join us on Saturday, March 11 at Portland Cider Co. in Clackamas, OR. (It’s also their 4-year anniversary party!) Come for the run, then stick around for some additional fun festivities! Recently, I had...
Interview with Rob Lutz – Head Brewer and Co-Owner StormBreaker Brewing
UPDATE: We're running at StormBreaker Brewing on August 21, 2021! MUCH has changed both at StormBreaker and in the world, but we thought it would be fun to turn the clock back and reshare this interview from 2017. ENJOY! REGISTER HERE! When Rob and I spoke,...