Running

39th Annual Spring Festival Run at Priest Lake (May 24)

With only 400 participants each year, the appeal of this annual Priest Lake race is that age group and overall runners can win cool awards ...

Out There Outdoors April 21, 2015

Pettet Endurance Project — Made in America Running Apparel with Soul

Running shirts tell stories – ask anyone wearing a Bloomsday finisher t-shirt. Shirts made by Pettet Endurance Project also tell a story. PEP designs and ...

Amy McCaffree April 21, 2015

You Just Ran 100 Marathons — What are you Going to do Next?

Running a single marathon is a serious accomplishment. It takes dedication, mental discipline, and plenty of training to cross the finish line still running after ...

Derrick Knowles April 14, 2015

What’s Driving the Inland Northwest Marathon Boom?

“Bloomsday is really just a gateway drug for the marathon,” says Michelle Miller. At a recent gathering of the Flying Irish running club, runners Michelle ...

Jon Jonckers April 7, 2015

Marathon Training: Managing Injuries and Cross-training

This is the second half of an interview on marathon and other long race training strategies with Race Director Ken Eldore, who puts on the ...

Derrick Knowles March 31, 2015

Trail Running Film Fest at the Garland Theater (March 31)

The Trail Running Film Festival is a collection of the latest and greatest films showcasing the challenges, beauty and community inherent in the world of ...

Jon Jonckers March 30, 2015

Travis and Liz celebrate at the finish line after 26.2 miles.

Marathons Don’t Just Happen: First Time Training Advice to Get You Closer to Your Goal

Thinking about signing up for your first marathon, half marathon, or other long race this year? Now, while the snow and ice still occupy city ...

Derrick Knowles January 26, 2015

North Central Cross Country Domination

The State Championship on November 8, 2014 marked two remarkable feats in Washington State high school cross country. First, North Central won its 9th consecutive ...

Jon Jonckers December 8, 2014

Local Runner Gunhild Swanson Takes on Arizona’s Javelina Jundred

On November 1, Gunhild Swanson approached the starting line of her latest 100-mile ultramarathon. To date, she had completed five 100-mile races, but could she ...

Jon Jonckers December 4, 2014