Author: AlicenLewis

We Hit The Finish Line!

Finish Line 7/21/2016

7-20_portland We’re in Portland, OR!

Portland is the largest city in Oregon, and roughly 60% of the state’s population resides in the Portland metropolitan area. Sitting in the shadow of Mount Hood, it is known for its liberal political values and environmental sustainability. Portland is sometimes referred to as “Rose City,” unofficially dating back to an Episcopal Church convention in 1888 (and has officially been the city’s nickname since 2003). While in Portland, consider checking out any of the scenic local races, such as the Portland Trail Series, which is a collection of 4-7 mile trail runs held throughout the summer to benefit the Forest Park Conservancy.  If you ran any time between Sacramento and now, look for a new badge on your profile!

We traveled almost 1500 miles to run all the way from the bottom of California to the top of Oregon.  I couldn’t be prouder of the Laserfiche Team, and can’t wait to see what our next trek will be!

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Featured Article: New Study Looks at What Millenials Want

Because Millennials now make up more than one-quarter of the U.S. population, many event organizers, advertisers, and industry analysts are interested in learning how they might shape the future of the sport. Read the report to find three of the main findings in the preliminary report.

 

We’ve Hit Portland

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We’ve Reached Portland!

Portland, Oregon’s largest city, sits on the Columbia and Willamette rivers, in the shadow of snow-capped Mount Hood. It’s known for its parks, bridges and bicycle paths, as well as for its eco-friendliness and its microbreweries and coffeehouses. Iconic Washington Park encompasses sites from the formal Japanese Garden to Oregon Zoo and its railway. The city hosts thriving art, theater and music scenes.

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If you joined us for any part of our run from Sacramento to Portland, you’ll find a new badge in the Badge section of your profile!

 

Weekly Update 7/14/2016

Weekly Update 7/14/2016

7-12_capitolWe’re at Salem, OR!

Salem, seated in the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, is the capital of Oregon. The city is nicknamed “Cherry City” and was the first city in the state to be recognized as “Tree City USA.” Cherry trees line the city streets and the front of the capitol building. On a clear day, the Cascade Mountains, including Mt. Mount Hood, Mount Jefferson, and even Mount St. Helens are visible from Salem. While you’re here, check out various events put on by the Willamette Valley Road Runners, such as the Bush Park Cross Country Series. If you ran this segment, you can check your profile for a Capital badge!

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Progress:
We’ve run 1214.1 miles.
We ran 146.5 miles in the past week.
We have 23.9 miles until Portland, and if we ran this pace for 2 days we’d reach Portland.

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Featured Article: The Best Running Songs Monthly Mix
If your running playlist is getting a little stale, check out the 90-minute one that Runner’s World has complied. At the very least you may find a new favorite song or two!

Easter Egg: Walk to Mordor
This won’t be linked on the main menu, but we’ve added a little easter egg to the main site due to popular demand.

 

We’ve Hit Salem

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We’ve Reached Salem!

In Salem, you’ll find natural wonders lovingly preserved, rich cultural diversity and plenty of family-friendly activities. In the historic downtown and State Capital Plaza you’ll find a fascinating mix of old and new, while the twocounty area surrounding Salem is a place where you can walk behind a waterfall, hike through an old-growth forest, discover an award-winning winery or two and savor the fragrance of a spectacular garden.

Salem is located in Willamette Valley, the agricultural heart of Oregon where family farms grow everything from blueberries and hazelnuts to Christmas trees and tulips and some of the world’s best pinot noir.

Salem

If you joined us for any part of our run from Crater Lake to Salem, you’ll find a new badge in the Badge section of your profile!

 

Weekly Update 7/8/2016

Weekly Update 7/8/2016

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We’re at Diamond Peak!

Diamond Peak is a shield volcano in southwest Oregon and is part of the Cascade Range. Composed of 15 cubic km of basaltic andesite, the volcano is older than the last ice age but probably younger than 100,000 years. It first began erupting from its northern summit and then from a new vent a little to the south, which is now the primary peak. Snow fields on the northern side may have been glaciers as recently as 100 years ago.

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Progress:

We’ve run 1048 miles.
We ran 71 miles in the past week.
We have 140 miles until Salem, and if we ran this pace for 3 weeks we’d reach Portland.

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 New Badge: Crater Lake National Park

Native Americans witnessed Crater Lake form 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption triggered the collapse of a towering volcano. Scientists marvel at its purity: fed by rain and snow, it’s the deepest lake in the USA and perhaps the most pristine on earth.  If you want a chance to see the full panorama, you can participate in one of the Crater Lake Rim Runs.

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Sponsored Run: Surf City Run 5K

Congratulations to Alex, Ana, Cecille, Jen, and Brian for participating in the Surf City Run 5K!  Each of you will be receiving a badge to commemorate the event.

 

Surf City Run 5K Huntington Beach

 

surf_city_runThe Surf City Run is the annual kick-off to a full day of activities for the City of Huntington Beach’s Fourth of July Celebration. Participants enjoyed a fun and fast 5K course, and then stayed for the famous July Fourth Fireworks show held off the Huntington Beach Pier over the Pacific Ocean.   All runners will be able to find the new Surf City Run badge on their profile!

 

Crater Lake National Park

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We’ve Reached Crater Lake National Park!

Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed it form 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption triggered the collapse of a towering volcano. Scientists marvel at its purity: fed by rain and snow, it’s the deepest lake in the USA and perhaps the most pristine on earth. Artists, photographers, and sightseers stand in wonder at its blue water and stunning setting.

Crater Lake is also known for the “Old Man of the Lake“, a full-sized tree which is now a stump that has been bobbing vertically in the lake for over a century.  The low temperature of the water has slowed the decomposition of the wood, hence the longevity of the bobbing tree.

Two islands are in Crater Lake: Wizard Island, formed from a cinder cone that erupted after Crater Lake began to fill with water, and the smaller Phantom Ship, which has seven trees living on it. There are also colonies of violet-green swallows and several varieties of wildflowers and lichens living there.

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If you joined us for any part of our run from Redding to Crater Lake, you’ll find a new badge in the Badge section of your profile!

 

Weekly Update 6/28/2016

Weekly Update 6/28/2016

image005We’re at Fort Klamath!
Fort Klamath was established in 1863, and was an important Army post during conflicts with the Klamath, Modoc, and Northern Paiute tribes. The fort consisted of more than 50 buildings. By the mid-1880s, the settlers in the area no longer needed protection, and in 1889 the decision was made to close the fort.

image001Progress:
We’ve run 972 miles.
We ran 118 miles in the past week.
We have 16 miles until Crater Lake National park, and if we ran this pace for 3 weeks we’d reach Portland.

image002Featured Run: Signal Hill Trails
If you want a good workout between hikes, the pedestrian trails through the City of Signal Hill is the place. A number of challenging paved and unpaved paths wind through the hillsides.

image003Featured Article: Brief History of the Marathon
With over 700 marathons scheduled in the US for 2015 and 552,934 finishers crossing the line, the popularity of marathons has been increasing steadily. We may know what the modern day marathon looks like, but where did it come from, and why is it 26.2 miles?