Sports Nutrition Handbook Busts Myths, Simplifies Food and Fueling for Athletes

All athletes want access to good information when it comes to sports nutrition. Sports Nutrition Handbook: Eat Smart. Be Healthy. Get on Top of Your Game. unpacks the most important nutrition and hydration concepts so that any athlete can easily make sense of their nutrition needs. With this helpful guide, athletes will be armed with sound science and useful tools to improve their diet and performance.

Geay Repeats, Wanjiru Wins Her First at the 43rd Bloomsday

Spokane, Washington—Last year Ethiopians had their way over the 12-kilometer course, as they went one-two in both the men's and women's divisions of the Lilac Bloomsday Run. But this year Kenya was back in the forefront, as Rosemary Wanjiru led four other Kenyans to the line in the women's race, while it took some determined running by Tanzania's Gabriel Geay to foil a similar sweep in the men's division. Geay, who notched his second Bloomsday victory in three tries, was chased to the line by five Kenyan men.

Run Astoria’s Historic Riverwalk

Run the Historic Astoria Riverwalk trail along the Columbia River in the 6th Annual Run on the River, on Sunday, May 19. This 5K, 10K and Half Marathon is a fundraiser hosted by the Astoria Parks, Recreation and Community Foundation, sponsored by Buoy Beer Company and supported by local businesses. The intention is to raise money for scholarships for individuals and families to utilize health and wellness programs provided by Astoria Parks and Recreation.

Big Backyard 5K

The Big Backyard 5K, presented by Kaiser Permanente is a family-oriented and dog-friendly 5k run/walk benefiting King County Parks.