Just like it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a team of people to support a runner. This can be as true about the months leading up to a race as it is about race day. But while there is a lot of training advice for runners, there aren’t a lot of …
I was packing for a family getaway and feeling just a bit smug about the humble clothing pile I’d set on the bed: a couple of t-shirts and long sleeves, one swimsuit, limited toiletries, a single pair of jeans, shorts, Chacos, and two hoodies. For a chronic over-packer it was downright minimalistic, an especially good …
For more than 40 years, a vibrant community of running groups, clubs, and annual events has been blossoming in the Lilac City and surrounding region. Everyone—from casual runners and fitness walkers looking for informal clubs and fun runs to competitors seeking race PRs—will all find something from this list for their personal calendars. RUNNING CLUBS …
Running Clubs & Races: 30+ Ways to Run in the Inland Northwest Read More »
Hit the trails for more than a few miles with Jack Wiley, and you’ll hear stories of his parallel journeys as ultramarathon trail runner and ultramarathon aid station runner. His aid station passion grew to the point of having so much equipment he needed to purchase a pickup and camper to haul it down remote …
A Passion for Running Fuels a Passion for Helping Others Read More »
“Our thing is we want to promote distance running. A good way of doing that is to promote high school cross-country,” says Lori Shauvin, a longstanding member of the Spokane running community and former race director who currently serves on the Bloomsday Road Runners Club’s (BRRC) board of directors. She’s talking about the symbiotic relationship …
Part of the glue of the Spokane running community is its variety of run clubs and the people who make them happen. A few dedicated running group leaders shared about their unique groups and what running has meant for them. Dominic Bartoletta, the Lantern Run Club Each Tuesday at 6 p.m., the Lantern Run Club …
The Spokane to Sandpoint Relay, or S2S, is a 200-mile relay race that starts on top of Mt. Spokane, descends to the Spokane River, cruises nearly the full length of the Centennial Trail to Coeur d’Alene, and finishes on the beach of Lake Pend Oreille in Sandpoint, Idaho. This will be the event’s12th year, occurring …
Spokane to Sandpoint Relay: 12 Years and Running Read More »
Like many runners, I look forward to a new calendar year full of races. A fresh season is a time to reevaluate running goals, find new races, and give old races another try. It’s also a time to reflect on your reason for racing. If I’m honest, I love all the superficial things about races. …
I’ll take a winter run over a hot summer run any day. “Brisk,” “freezing,” and “snow” are all words I welcome in a pre-run forecast, and I’ll welcome just about any chance to get outside at the time of year when it feels like Vitamin D is evaporating from my skin. My body, often sluggish …
The Humble Hand Warmer: How to Stay Warm While Running in Winter Read More »
I’m in a new relationship, and it’s complicated. My husband surprised me with a Garmin running watch a couple of weeks ago, a splurge for Mother’s Day. I’ve wanted one for a long time—but I never anticipated I’d become as instantaneously committed to one as I did. Initially I thought I’d wear the (very large) …
More Than Steps: Exercising with a Garmin Running Watch Read More »
