Why do I run?It keeps me regular!It helps sweat out toxins from my body!It helps clear my nasal passages and head!It relaxes tight and aching muscles and joints!It helps to keep my bones strong!It gives me confidence that I can continue to function with independence!It keeps me connected with both a local and international running community whether I run alone or with others!It gives me a sense of discipline and accomplishment!It helps me appreciate the gift of health and wellness!It gets me out of a seated position and away from my electronic devices!It gets me outside to interact with a [...]

Physical Exercise Releases Endorphins: A run or other types of workouts release endorphins in the brain. Endorphins act as a natural drug that makes us more energetic and happier. Endorphins can kick in after or during a workout, and that's why we are happier after a run and not before.  We all just thought it was because we did'nt have to run another mile

ORC General Membership Meeting at Roadrunners Sports was well attended by familiar faces and lots of new ones too. President Harold spoke about the successful Seaside Half Marathon and thanked all the volunteers. He announced that the Annual Banquet will be on Sunday, May 5th.  Jim W. explained the importance of posting on our website and how it’s being viewed by a wide audience.  Upcoming events for our club and surrounding clubs are posted and we all appreciate that information and also enjoy reading the blogs too. Sandy R.  

As winter weater is now almost upon as, before that first snowfall run or you head out to find the roads icy from the overnight frost its time to think ahead.  Here are some tips from Runner's World to keep running outdoors.  Dont forget Club meeting tonight at RoadRunners sports, maybe get a pair of Yaktrax while your there to be ready to go on the frist snowfall, if you have not run when it begins snowing you dont know what your missing. Click Here to Read Complete Article

It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all — in which case, you fail by default. As a runner or triathlete, you might train for a marathon or Ironman for months, only to walk or crawl the final 10K or more.  But so what?  It’s better to have given it a shot and failed rather than to have passed on an opportunity for fear of failing. Besides, the great thing about these types of competitions are that there’s always another race, meaning a chance [...]

Don’t ever let someone tell you that you can’t do something. You got a dream, you got to protect it. Non-runners think runners are crazy, and a lot of people will question why you run. If you want to run, that’s all that matters. Don’t pay any attention to those people who might say running is silly and stupid. Just go out and do your thing, enjoy it and remember each and every run you own it good or bad, be proud of what you did.