Timberline Mountain Run on Sunday

After tomorrow's Ashland Hill Climb, the second event in the weekend double is the Timberline Mountain Run. I'll be packing up here Saturday and hauling up to Mt. Hood for Sundays race. See you there!

http://www.timberlinetrail.com/

Big Weekend: Pre-Classic in Eugene, Granite Man at Applegate Lake

The weather is looking great for the Granite Man race on Sunday. I'll be at the Pre-Classic in Eugene this afternoon and tomorrow, then driving down to Ashland tomorrow afternoon. I will be at Rogue Valley Runners during packet pickup for Sunday's race. If you have any questions about the series or want to check your USATF status, please stop by.

Robert Yerex

USATF Oregon

Mountain Trail and Ultra Coordinator

503.545.5874

Smith Rock Pulled from OMRS

The race at Smith Rock tomorrow (April 27th) will not be part of the ORMS after all. The change is completely my fault. As La Sportiva is one of our sponsors, this conflicts with Smith Rock having Altra as their shoe sponsor. Todd has worked very hard to put together a great race and gathered a strong set of sponsors and I do not want to cause any harm to his efforts.

For those who are already signed up to go to Smith Rock, I will be contacting the highest finishing USATF eligible runners to make amends for my error.

Again I apologize to Todd and everyone else as this was my mistake in not properly communicating with Todd, the race director at Smith Rock. This is my first year organizing the ORMS series and I figured there would be a few hiccups.

I have communicated with all the other race directors All the other races on the schedule remain as planned.

Anyone with questions or comments, please email me at ryerex@robert-yerex.com

Robert Yerex

Smith Rock Ascent Countdown!

The first race of the 2013 Oregon Mountain Running Series is fast approaching. The Smith Rock Ascent, a new race, looks to be an excellent opportunity for early season competition. Registration is open thru April 25th. For details, see Smith Rock Ascent.

Robert Yerex
USATF Oregon
MUT Coordinator

Registration for Ashland Opens April 20th, Will Fill Fast!

The third race in the Oregon Mountain Running Series is the venerable Mt Ashland Hillclimb Run. Registration opens tomorrow, April 20th and will fill up fast so you best set your alarm and get on it early!

Robert Yerex
USATF Oregon
MUT Coordination

Nike Sport Research Lab Recruiting

I work on the Nike Sport Research Lab in Beaverton, OR, and the group that tests running shoes is looking for subjects. There are a variety of studies and you don't need to be an elite athlete. If you are interested  please drop a line to nsrl.testing@nike.com. If you get selected for a study, be sure to look me up when you are at the lab!

USATF Trail Marathon Championships

Last month, on November 3rd to be specific, the USATF Trail Marathon Championships were held in Moab, UT in the famed slick rock region. This was the most technical course I have ever encountered complete with a couple of sections that required rappelling. The scenery was incredible as was the race organization and support. I thoroughly enjoyed myself at the race as well as meeting the locals and taking the opportunity to do as much trail running as I could. Jason Bryan of the USATF MUTS Council did an excellent job of representing the USATF going the extra mile which included a last minute verification for Kerri Lyons who won the women's division with a time of 3:21:46. The men's open division was won by Cody Moat in a time of 3:08:26. Jason Bryant was 3rd overall in the men's open and first in the 40-44.  I was fortunate to place 2nd in the men's 50-54 division.

In years past I have headed to southern Arizona in March to put in some early season long runs, this year I think I'll try Moab! If you get the chance to visit the area. Plan on getting in some great running. Trails abound, some leading directly from the town of Moab itself.

One particular out and back route, known as the Whole Enchilada serves up some awesome trail and incredible scenery. I ran part of that trail on the Sunday and Monday after the race.