A large contingent of Lizards turned out for the challenging and scenic Backyard Half on June 15th, testing their climbing skills and stamina, sustaining various wounds and cramps, and shaking up the Summer Series standings in the process. Before the dust has even settled from that memorable effort, it’s time for Race #5, the Summer [...]
One of the key dates on the Lizard calendar each year is the Saturday in June when club members turn out in force to help put on the Special Olympics regional track and field meet at Mt. Hood Community College. The incredible spirit and enthusiasm of the athletes draws Lizards together to help the runners, [...]
It’s hard to believe we are already three races into the 2013 TRL Summer Series (especially since I’ve only run one race myself so far), but race number four is fast approaching. The White Salmon Backyard Half is coming up on Saturday, June 15th, and man, is this a memorable event! Extremely scenic and challenging, [...]
Perhaps you haven’t even been paying attention and don’t know what the TRL Summer Series is? Well, no worries – I can get you up to speed on the Summer Series pretty quickly. Each summer, TRL selects a handful of local races that we target for getting members out to. The series is meant to [...]
Had enough hills after the first two Summer Series races? Ready for something flat and fast? Well, tough luck muchachos (and muchachoettes), because the Up The Lazy River 10k on Monday, May 27th has another nice big hill right in the middle. But don’t worry, much of the rest of the course is less unforgiving, [...]
After the heat and hills of Hagg Lake, we thought we’d take it easy on you for the second race of the 2013 TRL Summer Series… Ha! Surely I must be kidding! Don’t tell me you fell for that. And don’t call me Shirley! In fact, the Carson to Stevenson Ridge Run 16k is so [...]
By Jeff Malmquist Hey Reptiles! The 2013 Special Olympics Regional Track and Field meet will be Saturday June 8 @ Mt. Hood CC. We need lots of paws (do lizards have paws?) on the ground for this one. Come on out and volunteer! For more info and a list of volunteers tasks/times, go to the [...]
Time flies, and so do Lizards! Believe it or not, temperatures have hit the 70s and the first race of the Summer Series is right around the corner. This year’s series gets under way with the traditional hilly loop around a lake, only this time it’s a different lake! Saturday, May 4th, Lizards will converge [...]
Team Red Lizard is proud to offer a special opportunity to purchase a TRL branded sports bra made by Brooks. They come in sizes ranging from small to x-large. To place your order look for the message board thread or send an email to bhavana@redlizardrunning.com. Be sure to include your size and contact information. You will [...]
Patriot’s Day in Boston. For runners, this local holiday means one thing – the Boston Marathon. For many marathoners, this is the equivalent of going to the Olympic Trials. You qualify, you train, you travel, then you take on the legendary course and experience the camaraderie and community it offers. Whether you were at the [...]