With two races down, TRL’s Summer Series already has 36 contenders. Next up are the Eugene Marathon, Half-Marathon, and 5K on April 27-29. That’s followed by the Lewis & Clark Distance Carnival. Details on these and subsequent races in the series can be found here. Meanwhile, Ian Batch holds the… Read More »2024 Summer Series Standings
Editor’s note: For the last several seasons, Kolter (#590 in the photo) has been a mainstay on the Lizard cross-country team and a frequent runner at Duniway Track, where, weather permitting (and sometimes not permitting in the minds of many people), he arrives by bicycle. He doesn’t mention it here,… Read More »TRL Member spotlight: Kolter Grigsby
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
Fall is the season when the days get shorter, the leaves turn colors, and when runners leave the roads behind in exchange for some cross country racing. Since 2010, Team Red Lizard has put together the premier racing series for runners who love the experience of racing over grass, dirt and mud… Read More »Stumptown Cross – The 2023 Edition
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