1. How long have you been running and why did you start running? I started running as a kid so that I could be as fast as my two older brothers. In high school, I trained as a hurdler and sprinter with a ferociously competitive team until I broke my… Read More »TRL Member Spotlight: Sam Lassen
1. How long have you been running and why did you start running? A little longer than a year. I actually really disliked running most of my life. The only times I would run were when I was told I had to (i.e., a coach/class), being chased by something (i.e.,… Read More »TRL Member Spotlight: Minsang (Minoo) Song
1. How long have you been running and why did you start running? On and off for over 20 years. Prior to that, I played tennis and rode horses. At the behest of my mother who did not want me riding horses during the school year and the encouragement of… Read More »TRL Member Sportlight: Kristin Shaw
Editor’s note: Carre is originally from South Carolina, ran track at Villanova, and lived in Utah while working for an AmeriCorps teaching service program. She moved to Portland in 2008 and currently serves on the TRL board as Secretary. 1. How long have you been running and why did you start… Read More »TRL MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Carre Heineck
How long have you been running and why did you start? Dave: I started running my freshman year of high school. I was a very unathletic and nerdy kid, and my buddy and I turned out for cross country only to make friends. I ended up being a 4-year letterman… Read More »TRL Member Spotlight: Stephanie and Dave Ross
Editor’s note: On June 24, when most Lizards will be focusing on running four laps of Jesuit High School’s track in the Rose City Mile, Elise Lagerstrom will be doing something 100 times more difficult. She will be working to become the first Lizard ever to complete the Western States… Read More »Member Spotlight: Elise Lagerstrom
1. How long have you been running and why did you start running? I started running in 2016 just before I moved to Oregon from Canada after finishing up my Ph.D. I wanted to get healthier and make friends. I typically run in the spring/summer season when the relay series… Read More »Member Spotlight: Tayseer (Tay) Mahdi
How long have you been running and why did you start running? Several decades. I started running to quit smoking and over time it became the stronger addiction. How long have you been part of TRL, and what drew you to the club in the first place? I originally joined… Read More »Member Spotlight: Lou Karl
1. How long have you been running and why did you start running? I started running when I was 12 after two bad gymnastics falls that led to me switching sports. In middle school, I tried all the sports after having to quit gymnastics – and after winning my first… Read More »Member Spotlight: Renee Metivier
How long have you been running and why did you start running? I started running in 10th grade because someone asked me to join the track team at our high school. I just fell in love with the sport immediately. It became something for me that I could see myself… Read More »Member Spotlight: Sandy Dittell