Runners: Carolyn, Russ, Jim and 5,000 others

Weather: Sunny and upper 50's lower 60's

Comments: We ran the Helvatia Half Marathon today. I did not follow Russ' lead and left home after 6:30. I was sitting the HWY 26 from 7:00 to 7:30. The worst part was getting diverted to park over a mile away. By 7:45 I had a pre-mile to run and needed to find Carolyn to get my number. That didn't work out so well so I took off as the last runner to start the race 15 minutes after the gun. I felt great and on pace (and really fast passing all the walkers) until mile 10. The heat and lack of road running got me again and I slowed down to keep from cramping up. Still finished under 2 hours but no PR today. All the cross training has paid off. Time to add some running.

Runners: Carolyn, Jessica, Russ, and Jim

Weather: 50's and Sunny

Comments: Great to have Jess out with us today. Sorry about the bugs that bite. Since it landed on your lip did it bit you are did you bite it? Way to stick it out and run 8!

The next run will be from Burnside at 7:30 tomorrow.

Runnrs: Russ and Jim

Weather: 50 and Cloudy

Comments: We started at Hawthorne and went up Terwilliger. We crossed Barbur and Taylors Ferry to Palentine Hill. We went down through Riverview Abbey and down to Willamette Park and back. We took 2:03 to run the hilly 12 miles.

The next run will be from the Hawthorne Bridge at 7:00 AM. We are going to run 12 on the roads so I would like to start a bit earlier than usual.

Runners: Carolyn, Russ and Jim

Weather: Mid 40's and Cloudy

Comments: We ran from Hawthorne to Marquam and up to Council Crest. Took Fairmont over to trail down to Terwilliger and back. We started off slowly and seem to pick up the pace in the second half. Sloppy trails and dripping branches. Good Stuff.

The next run will be from Hawthorne Bridge at 7:30 AM.

Runners: Carolyn, Jessica, Russ and Jim

Weather: Mid 40's and Sunny

Comments: We ran the Wildwood Trail to Council Crest using the shortcut on the return. Very fun to have Jessica run with us today. There is one less slug and a very startled snake out there now. The wildlife is very sensitive. Seriously, good job Jess!

Our next run will be from Burnside at 7:30 AM tomorrow morning.

Victims: Carolyn, Stacey, Russ and Jim

Weather: Mid 40's and Cloudy

Comments: Sorry. Just kidding. Parked at Washington Park and ran up to Wildwood. Went to Pittock Mansion and then out past Cornell and out MacCleay park to Thurman. We took 25th back toward Burnside. Took Cumberland backed up to Pittock again and down Buena Vista (aptly named) and back down to Burnside for a 2:15 minutes 11 miles run.

Our next run will be tomorrow morning at 7:30. We are going to park at Washington Parl. The description is below. It turns out you cannot turn left of Vista so you have to turn somewhere else to get to the entrance to Washington Park.



Take a left on vista off Burnside (the light before Peet's.) Take a right on Park Place into Washington Park. You have to take a right into the park. Park in the closest available place and we will start from there.

Runners: Carolyn and Jim

Weather: Low 40's and Cloudy

Comments: We parked at the entrance to Washington Park. We started by going up the road towards the Zoo. We took the Wildwood trail for awhile and then followed some trails down towards the Zoo. Then we went up Marquam, took a left of Broadway (or what Broadway turns into) and then took a left on Vista. We followed Vista to Burnside and took a left. We went up Burnside to the first road and took a right. Heading up the hill we asked someone how to get to Pittock and he directed us straight up the hill. We knew it was steep when we caught up with a guy walking his bike. After reaching Pittock Mansion we went down Wildwood, took a right on Cumberland trail and down Cumberland Rd. Downhill never felt so tiring. UP 45 minutes, down 15 minutes, up 30 minutes, down for another 23 minutes. This 9 mile run felt like 12.

The next run will be from a new spot. Take a left on vista off Burnside (the light before Peet's.) Take a right on Park Place into Washington Park. You have to take a right into the park. Park in the closest available place and we will start from there.

Runners: Carolyn, Stacey, Russ and Jim

Weather: 50 and Sunny

Comments: We ran from Hawthorne to Council Crest, down Broadway to the Marquam trail and back for 8.5 miles. There is a new sign at the Marquam Shelter that shows 1.9 miles to Council Crest with an elevation gain of 780 feet. We run up from the rive to get to the shelter. It has taken a few year but I think we have made climbing hills seem normal (for us.)

The next run will be from the Hawthorne Bridge. Meet at 7:30 AM.

Runners: Carolyn, Stacey, Russ and Jim

Weather: Upper 30's and sunny

Comments: We took Russ and Stacey on the new Cumberland trail loop. Somehow it seems like we run uphill about an hour and downhill for 10 minutes. Next week we may park at the bottom of Washington Park and run toward the zoo first to expand this course a bit.

The next run will be tomorrow at 7:30. Park off Burnside.

Runners: Carolyn and Jim

Weather: Upper 30's Rain / Snow

Comments: We ran on Wildwood and then down through Washington Park. We found a service road that dropped out at 25th and Burnside (ride next to Peet's.) Then we crossed Burnside and headed towards Forest Park. We ran up Cumberland road until it dead ended into Forest Park. The Cumberland trail took us to the Wildwwood trail and ended up at Pittock Mansion. This a very hilly 6 mile run with many options to make it longer. Yeah for new routes! Russ - If you are back Wednesday let's run Mt Tabor.

Runners: Russ and Jim on the Wildwood, Carolyn and Brian in Sherwood.

Weather: Low 40's and Partly Cloudy

Comments: We had a good run up to Council Crest and back using the shortcut for 8 miles. It was nice way to finish off Spring Break.

The next run will be tomorrow, March 27th, at 7:30 AM. Park off Burnside.

Runners: Carolyn, Brian, Jessica, Amanda, Russ, Jim and Thousands of others.

Weather: Low 30's Sunny with no wind

Comments: Shamrock Run. Good job everybody!. Amanda ran 5 miles without stopping, Jessica had a good pace, Carolyn stayed in the moment, Brian did not go slower every mile, Russ kicked our butts and I ran each mile faster than the mile before. Hint - to do this you must start out slowly.

Runners: Carolyn, Russ, and Jim

Weather: Mid 40's Parly Sunny

Comments: Sloppy trail but great weather. Two weeks until Russ' professional running debut.

The next run will be Saturday at 7:30 AM. Park off Burnside.

Runner: Russ, Carolyn and Jim

Weather: Low 40's and Sunny

Comments: We went from the Hawthorne Bridge to Terwilliger and back for 10 miles. We all agreed that we will take it easy after the Shamrock run in March. Bob Loblaw.

The next run will be Saturday at 7:30 AM. Park at Hawthorne Bridge.

Runners: Carolyn, Russ and Jim

Weather: Mid 40's and cloudy

Comments: Ran from Hawthorne Bridge to Council Crest and then over to Terwilliger. Russ was The Man today leading the charge up Marquam trail. I've got find out what is in his cereal. He will be getting in touch with his feminine side or should I say someone feminine will be getting in touch with him.

Our next run will be on Saturday at 7:30 AM. Meet at the Hawthorne Bridge.

Runners: Carolyn, Stacey, Russ and Jim

Weather: Mid 40's and partly sunny (perfect.)

Comments: Went from Burnside to Council Crest for a 10 mile trail run. From an overly perky "runner" to funny old ladies with walking sticks there were lots of people out on the trail today. And Orange glasses are cool.

Our next run will be Saturday morning at 7:30 AM. Park off Burnside.

Runners: Carolyn, Russ and Jim

Weather: Low 40's and light rain. Colder than I thought it would be.

Comments: It was great to get back on the trail. Very muddy. Time to decide which race to sign up for 8k or 15k.

The next run will Saturday at 7:30 AM. Park off Burnside.

Runners: Russ and Jim

Weather: Low 40's and partly cloudy

Comments: We went up Marquam trail to the right and then came down Broadway. On our way back through town we had a 'thats how you people get hit' moment. No worries - nobody got hit. T'sall-Good!

The next run will be at 7:30 AM Saturday. Meet at Hawthorne.

Runners: Carolyn and Jim

Weather: Mid 40's and sunny

Comments: We ran along the Terwilliger today starting at Barbur. Nice hour run. I ended up 2/3 on my goal. 7 Weeks until the first race of the season.

Runner: Jim

Weather: Mid 40's and partly cloudy

Comments: Russ is at the beach and Carolyn and Stacey are running in Da Wood. I am going to try to run 6 miles each day of the three day weekend. One for one so far. I ran to Glendoveer and around once for a 6 mile route.

Runners: Carolyn, Stacey, Russ, Jim

Weather: mid 30's and partly cloudy

Comments: Ran from the Hawthorne bridge and up Broadway up to Council Crest. We went down to Terwilliger and back. The trail was as muddy as is gets. Time to start thinking about getting ready to tun the Lepricon Run!

Our next run will be from the Hawthorne Bridge at 7:30 Saturday morning.

Runners: Russ and Jim

Weather: Balmy (upper 40's and cloudy)

Comments: We pparked at Marquam Shelter and ran up to Council Crest. Went across to other the other tower and down new route to Terwilliger. This route is about 7 miles.

Our next run will be Saturday at 7:30 AM. Meet at he Marquam Shelter.

Runners: Carolyn, Jessica and Jim

Weather: Mid 30's and heavy rain

Comments: Jessica is now part of the elite group of runners who go out in any conditions. We ran along the Wildwood and took a detour through Hoyt Arboretum. We connected back with the Wildwood above the Oregon Zoo and ran back towards Burnside. We took another detour down through the Rose Garden (the one with roses - not basketball players.) Finally connected back up with Wildwood and back for about 5 miles. Good job Jess!

Runner: Carolyn and Jim

Weather: Low 30's and cloudy

Comments: We parked at Terwilliger and Barbur. We ran along Terwilliger to a trail head and went up to Faimont loop. We took Fairmont loop south to the tower and took Mitchell down toward Termilliger. We came out at the top of Terwilliger and ran back to Barbur. It was a nice 7 mile run and one that we can put into other loops.

Runners: Jim

Weather: Low 40's and fog

Comments: Carolyn and Stacey ran in Sherwood. I parked at Marquam Shelter and ran up to Council Crest. I then ran across the top of Council Crest to the tower at the other end. I followed Fairmont loop back and down to Terwilliger.

Our next run will be Saturday at 7:30 AM. Park by the Hawthorne Bridge.

Runners: Russ and Jim in Portland and Carolyn and Stacey in Sherwood.

Weather: Low 30's and cloudy

Comments: We ran Broadway hill in 29 minutes - Russ lead the charge. More of a slow march but the hill is very steep.

The next run will be Saturday morning. Meet at Hawthorne Bridge at 7:30. We will run in snow but not in freezing rain.

Runners: Carolyn, Stacey, Russ and Jim.

Weather: 30 degrees and sunny

Comments: We ran along the Wildwood and took the shortcut back where? From Council Crest. Cotton Headed Ninny Muggins took on a while new meaning today.

The next run will be tomorrow morning at 7:30. Park off Burnside.

Runners: Carolyn, Stacey, Russ and Jim

Weather: Low 30's and Sunny

Comments: Went to Eugene and ran the EWEB Run to Stay Warm for the third year in a row. Very nice event. Russ burned up the course in well under two hours, I came just over 2 hours and Carolyn and Stacey finished a bit after that. We had a nice lunch with Corey and Matt and Holly.

Runners: Carolyn, Stacey, and Jim

Weather: Perfect - Mid-30's and partly cloudy

Comments: Nice to go up Broadway. We went for 10 miles on a combination of road and trail. Kettleman's Bagels near 11th and Division serves Stumptown coffee - 'Nuf said.

Runners: Carolyn, Stacey, Russ and Jim

Weather: Mid 50's and rain

Comments: We ran to Council Crest and back for 10 miles. Stacey took a tumble and was not happy with the condition of the trail. We'll have to get someone to remove all the leaves. Maybe the Ivy Removers can work on it.

The next run will be 7:30 AM. Park off Burnside.

Runner: Russ amd Jim amd Carolyn and Brian

Weather: Perfect (like last week but better.)

Comments: Russ and I had a good run down into Portland and up the Marquam Trail. We took the shortcut for a total of 9 miles.

Our next run will be at 7:00 AM on the Wildwood Trai. Park off Burnside and bring your headlamp.

Runners: Carolyn, Russ and Jim

Weather: Perfect - 60 and cloudy

Comments - Great to be back on the trail. We ran to Council Crest and took the shortcut back.

Our next run will Saturday at 7:00 AM. Park off Burnside and we will run along the Wildwood.

Our next run will be one week from today unless I break a rib or get the flu.

Our next run will be one week from tomorrow.

Runners: Carolyn, Russ, and Jim

Weather: Upper 50's and sunny

Comments: We ran Wildwood to Council Crest and then went around Fairmont Loop taking the shortcut back for 11+ miles. Fairmont Loop is good mental training for those us who are weak in the art of road running.

The next run will be Saturday mroning at 7:00 AM. Park off Burnside.

Runners: Russ, Carolyn and Jim

Weather: 60 degrees and misty

Comments: Ran the Wildwood, downtown, Marquam Trail loop taking the shortcut back for 9 miles. I'll take a little bit of rain rather than heat any day. No babies to report on.

Our next run will be along the Wildwood. Park off Burnside at 7:00 AM.

Runners: Caroly, Stacey, Russ, and Jim

Weather: 60 and Sunny

Comments: We went to Council Crest and back for a nice 10 mile trail run. Lots of runners and hikers today. The plan for next week is to run 12 miles without feeling like we added 2 to today's 10. And just for the record this week the previously ugly baby was cute.

Our next run will be on the Wildwood starting at 7:30. Park off Burnside.

Runners: Russ, Carolyn, Stacey and Jim

Weather: 60 degrees and moderate / heavy rain

Comments: Rainiest run in a long time. Not a fan but we better get use to it.

The next run will be along the Wildwwod Saturday morning. Park off Burnside at 7:30.

Took a break today.

Our next run will Saturday at 7:30. Park at the Hawthorne Bridge - I think all the HTCsters will be gone by then.

Runners: Russ, Carolyn, Stacey, Jessica and Jim

Weather: 60 and Sunny

Comments: Good run today but after hiking, lifting, biking, tennis, racquetball and swimming this week Marquam hill seemed a bit steeper than usual.

Our next run will be Saturday at 7:00 AM. Park off Burnside.

Runners: Stacey, Carolyn, Jim

Weather: Upper 50's and clear

Comments: Nice run along the Wildwood to Council Crest and back.

Our next run will be Saturday at 7:30 AM. Park off Burnside.

Runners: Russ, Carolyn, Jessica, Sarah, Danny and Jim

Weather: Upper 50's Cloudy

Comments: We started on the Wildwood and headed down through Washington Park. We went up the Stairs and past the Castle. We split off into two groups at Broadway and met back up at Peet's Coffee. Everybody ran about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Great job college students!

Runners: Danny and Jim

Weather: Low 50's and sunny

Comments: Danny ran his first 1/2 in 1:35:45! He was second in his age category and top 10 overall. Unfortunately they only awarded the winner in each age category ( Danny did beat everybody from 25-34.) That's okay they recognized all the runners 18 and younger... sorry Dan, you 19 year-old running wonder. I was happy with my run at 1:57:56. Call me Mr 9:00. In terms of steady splits that was my best race by a mile. The first mile was 8:40 and the last mile was 9:20 and all the rest were 9:00. Some day I'll get that negative split.

The next run will be Thursday morning at 7:00 at the Hawthonre Bridge.

Runner: Carolyn, Stacey, Russ and Jim.

Weather: 50's and Cloudy

Comments: Had little mix up on the time this morning (sorry sis.) We all ran around 2 hours.

Our next run is today at 7:00. Park off Burnside.

Runners / Hikers: Dave, Stacey Carolyn, Brian and Jim

Weather: 60's and sunny

Comments: We hiked up past Multnomah Falls, up to Devils Rest Lookout for the the top of the hike / run at 2400 feet elevation. We had to backtrack 1.6 miles and then made a loop by going down the Wahkeena Falls trail and then back the bottom. I had a little slip by one of the waterfalls to make life interesting. I know that you are always suppose to keep three points in contact but I don't think face, shoulder and hip count. The hike was 9.5 miles and it took us a little over 3 hours.

Runners: Carolyn and Jim

Weather: Low 50's and sunny

Comments: Parked at Marquam Shelter and went up to Council Crest. Over to the zoo and down Wildwood. We went down through Washington Park and back over to Marquam Shelter.

Our next run will be from the Marquam Shelter at 6:30 Friday morning.

Runners: Carolyn, Russ and Jim

Weather: Upper 50's and cloudy

Comments: Parked at Marquam Shelter and ran towards PSU. Connected with Vista bridge and into Washington Park. Connected with Wildwood trail and over to Council Crest and then down the Marquam trail.

Meet at Marquam Shelter at 7:00 AM.

Runners: Russ and Jim

Weather: 50's and cloudy

Comments: We ran a new route today. We went flat and then up. We continued to go up and then flat and then up again. (Notice we have not gone down yet.) Then we went down to the car. The run was about 9 miles and took 1:40.

The next run will be on the marquam trail. Park the at the Marquam shelter at 7:00 AM.

Runners: Carolyn, Stacy, Russ and Jim

Weather: 50's and sunny

Comment: Great trail running on the wildwood trail. Welcome back Stacy.

The next run will be on the Wildwood starting 7:00 AM. Park on the road to Pittock.

Runners: Carolyn, Brian, and Jim

Weather: 50 and partly cloudy

Comments: We ran from Wildwood down into Portland and over to Marquam trail. We took the shortcut back for an 11 miler. I can really tell that I have been off for awhile.

Run is cancelled for tommorrow, May 16th.

Runners: Carolyn, Stephen, and Jim

Weather: Upper 40's and clear

Comments: Stephen T joined us today and we were able to slow him down bit from his regular pace ( and I think he sped us up a bit.) We ran the same course as two weeks ago but did not take the short cut back. It took a little over 2 hours. Next week, shorter faster.

The next run will be on the Wildwood Trail at 7:00 AM Saturday morning. Park on the road towards Pittock Mansion.

Runners: Carolyn and Jim

Weather: Low 50's and misty

Comments: We ran from the Hawthorne Bridge to Terwilliger going nearly to Barbur (about 5 miles) and back. On the way back we took a detour down to track and Dunaway. We clocked one lap to find our pace 1.5 hours into the run. I ran a bit fast at 8:10 and Carolyn ran a more reasonable (for 1/2 marathon) pace of 8:20. We should be able to manage 8:23 for Helvetia. On the way back through downtown we had an encounter with a homeless guy that was startling. Lots of yelling and screaming. Then there was Coopers. Was it my discomfort with his revealing spandex that made that man sit so close to me? Deep Thoughts.

Our next run will be Saturday morning at 7:00 AM. Park at Hawthorne bridge for a run up Terwilliger.

Runners: Russ, Carolyn and Jim

Weather: 45 and cloudy

Comments: We ran from Wildwood down through Washington Park over to Marquam Shelter and back using the shortcut. We kept a very comfortable pace. Next week the plan is to run Terwilliger at a faster pace.

Our next run will be at 7:00 AM. Park on the road to Pittock.

Runners: Russ, Carolyn and Jim plus about 15 other runners at the Tiicum 10K.

Weather: Perfect - 50 and sunny

Comments: Nice flat run at Champeog Park. We should organize our own 10k there sometime and see if we can get more runners. All we need is a cause. Better yet we could have an anti-theme 10k. Russ - let's play a little game called 'where did I leave my running shoes?" You go first.

We will meet at Carolyn;s house at 9:00 AM and drive over to Champoeg Park for the Tilicum 10k. Russ - I can meet you in the Joes parking lot in Sherwood at 8:50. Another option is for me to pick you up at about 8:30 at your house ( 13th? between which streets?) Leave a message or call me.

Runners: Russ, Carolyn and Jim

Weather: Upper 40's to start and lower 40's to finish

Comments: Ran Wildwood to Council Crest, along the top to the tower, took a right on Fairmont loop and then the short cut back. I was shooting for a 2 hour run and we came in at 1:59:00. Carolyn put her foot down and made us go slower at the beginning which made for a good finish.

The next run will be Saturday morning at 7:30 AM. Park on the road to Pittock Mansion.

Runners: Carolyn, Russ and Jim

Weather: Mid 30's and Sunny

Comments: Nice weather after a long cold winter. Although it was muddy it was great to hit the trail. The plan for Helvetia Half training is to alternate long hilly trail runs (good) with shorter faster flat runs (bad.) I was going to skip the next 10k (Tilicum 10k) on the list but now I am thinking that would be perfect for a fast run in two weeks.

Runners: Carolyn, Brian, Jessica, Russ and Jim - We all ran the Shamrock Run.

Weather: Low 40's, rainy and windy (miserable)

Comments: It was fun to run a shorter run (sorry Russ) and not feel totally exhausted afterwards. Bridges Cafe hit the spot too (again, sorry Russ.)

Runners: Carolyn, Brian, Jim

Weather: Upper 30's, windy, light rain

Comments: The run started out very windy and cold across the Hawthorne bridge. We ran up Marquam trail to Council Crest. Took Fairmont back to Marquam and back for 9 miles. The conditions seemed much nicer the second time across the bridge.