Balancing Act: Managing Family Life and Training

Jeff Browning

My oldest son was born just three weeks after the 2002 Western States 100. It was my first hundred-mile race, and I’m pretty sure my wife hoped it would be my last. The first few years were an adjustment period…

The Best PNW Marathons for Newbies

Susan Barrows

It’s a new year and many of us have our eyes on big goals to go farther or faster, start a strength routine or try some new cross training activities. If a marathon is on your list for this year…

Race for the Winter Sun

Shannah Werner

When the temperatures start to drop, the rain starts to fall and snow begins to dust the mountains and trails in the Pacific Northwest.

Weekend Getaway: A Taste of Bavaria… Washington Style

Shannah Werner

How does a weekend trip to Bavaria, the Free State south of Germany, sound? Well, realistically, it might be easier to settle for a weekend car ride to Leavenworth.

Why They Run

Paul Lieto

I asked a handful of elite runners in the Pacific Northwest why they run. In doing so, I discovered that while I may not intentionally seek out a connection with others through running, the sport may have its own agenda.

On the Origins of Steve Prefontaine: New Pre’s People Documentary

Scott F. Parker

Forty-five years after his untimely death, Steve Prefontaine’s hold on the running world’s imagination is still unrivaled.

Using the Off-Season as a Time to Rest, Reflect and Refocus

Scott Lommers

Endurance athletes are stubborn. And if you told them so, they’d most likely take it as a compliment. If you asked them to take a little break from training, they’d take it as an insult.

Forced Rest for Better Performance: When Injuries Are a Blessing in Disguise

Editor

Here we are — nearing the end of a long summer of training. You probably have some prep races under your belt for your key event; your big race is on the horizon.

Getting the Most Out of Your Training: Creativity and Flexibility

Max King

“Doing more with less” should be a motto of us hearty Northwest endurance athletes. I asked four of the busiest (and most dedicated) people I know how they balance family (kids), work (full time and then some), and high-level running.

Marathon Training: Balancing Trail and Road

Max King

In training for a marathon, much of your goal is just to get your mileage up so that the distance isn’t as daunting.