June 18, 2007

Volunteer and Earn Gear

Volunteer with the Oregon Road Runners Club (ORRC) and you'll get a $5 gift cert toward any ORRC gear. Every time you volunteer, you earn more certificates. This is a great opportunity for those of you who aren't ready to participate, whether you're still in training or you're recovering from injury. Their events are always in need of volunteers, so in addition to earning the certificates, you get to be a part of all the action. For more information, see the ORRC website.

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June 10, 2007

Where's Beat the Burnside?

Beat the Burnside, the fun running event that pits runners agaist the raising of the Burnside Bridge, is taking a break for 2007. Not by choice, but because of construction. The event will come back in June of 2008, refreshed, renewed and more fun than ever.

Beat the Burnside is a personal challenge run. Start any time you like, but you must make it to the bridge before it raises up. The party and finisher rewards are on the other side, so you don't want to be late. I've heard from fast runners who stand at the top, watching the clock count down, waiting to leave at the last second, hoping they'll be fast enough. But one racer told me he starts to get nervous. "I see all those other people leaving, people who look really fit, really fast, and I think, man, I better leave too!"

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June 2, 2007

The Skinny on Jog Bras

Jog bras come in a wider variety of shapes and sizes than ever, but finding one that both fits and functions well can still be a challenge. Even a jog bra that's the perfect size won't be comfortable on a run unless it's designed for high-impact activities, has nonbinding seams and edges, and uses a moisture-wicking fabric. To help narrow down your options, Runner's World Magazine asked Making Strides, an all-women running group in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to put some of the newest models to the test. More than 120 wear-testers rated 23 of the best bras for overall comfort, support, moisture control, adjustability, styling, and special features.

Check out their nine favorites on the Runner's World website.

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