Paula's Streak Hits 17
On January 1, 2009, Paula Harkin decided to change her running focus. She set a goal of running at least one continuous mile every single day. No breaks. No rest...
Portland Running Blog
Paula's Streak Hits 17
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It's Not the Heat That Gets You....
On hot and humid days like today, the moisture in the air blankets you like an extra layer and elevates your risk of heat-related conditions like heat exhaustion and heatstroke....
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Jake Stout Shakeout
Local coach, physical therapist, and accomplished runner Jake Stout interviewed Scott Fauble at Run Pub on April 17, 2025. Prior to the event we asked Jake a few questions about...
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Scott Fauble Pre Game
On April 17 top American marathoner Scott Fauble visited Run Pub for a conversation about the Boston Marathon. Prior to the event he sat for a brief interview with PRC.
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Run Pub Adds Rage Room
"Until now there's been no healthy way for frustrated runners to relieve all that stress," said PRC owner "Crazy" Dave Harkin.
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Self Care for Runners 101 - The Science Behind Rest and Recovery
While pushing limits and increasing mileage is important, creating healthy rest and recovery habits allows your body to repair, adapt, and grow stronger. Not to mention, without adequate rest, your...
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Coach Jake Stout: Winter Running Tips
Rather than flailing in the harsh elements to hit splits that seemed easy in June, it may be helpful to mix things up in your winter training. Here are a...
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Forty Years of Starlight
The last time a Rose Festival Starlight Run took place in Portland without Larry Merrifield in it, there was no I-205 bridge. Merrifield, 56, first ran Starlight as a 15-year-old...
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Get a Leg to Stand On
Try this one simple but often overlooked injury-prevention exercise for runners, from Leanna Stracco, DPT. When we run, we perform a mini single leg squat with each step. One...
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Rocket X 2 Takes
Portland Running Company owner Dave Harkin and Thirsty Thursday run leader Brendan Eng have both put the new, totally redesigned HOKA ONE ONE Rocket X 2 super shoe through its...
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Twelve Days of PRC
12 Days of PRC! Looking for a little extra motivation to see out the year on a runner's high? Join our Race Team and friends for our first annual 12...
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PRC's 2021 Guide to Our Favorite Gifts
PRC's 2021 Guide to Our Favorite Gifts (as chosen by those who work at "the show.") At this point you don't have a lot of time to overthink...
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12 Questions: Brendan Eng
This week the 12 Questions crew grills our new Thirsty Thursday group run leader Brendan Eng, which is apt, since he loves to cook. By day Brendan is a data...
