Journal

Wednesday Bike Ride

[Your Name Here] — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:46:03 +0000

We headed out on another beautiful Wednesday ride around west Portland this morning. 10 strong riders climbed hills and sped down flowy pavement. Come check it out next week if you haven't yet, we'll have you back in time to get to work by 9 am. Meet at the Hydro Park at 6:30 for a new fun route.

Losing Weight

[Your Name Here] — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:18:34 +0000

A quick shout out to Chris who lost 9 pounds in the first two months since he started working out. "I lost the weight with out even changing my crappy diet" he claimed. To his credit though, he has done a lot of push-ups over those months.

And to Will who dropped 12 pounds in his first month with Portland Outdoor Fitness. Mr. Will did however alter the types of foods he was eating to lose that much in just one month.

Way to go fellas.

Dust off those Bicycles

[Your Name Here] — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 23:28:40 +0000

In March we leave running behind and pick up the bicycle as we begin with easy rides and slowly build up over the months. Now is a great time to start getting in shape for longer summer rides. Just like seeds in the garden, you've got to plant early to enjoy the bounty later.

Group rides are on Wednesday at 7 am and start earlier as more light returns. The earliest we started last year was about 5:30 am--way before most people have to get to work. Imagine getting in a two hour ride before showing up at the office--you'll be buzzing before you have your first cup of coffee and feeling great the rest of the day.

One of our early season goals is to do Reach the Beach, a 28-100 mile ride to the beach. And for those willing, there is camping once you get off your bike that is right across from the finish line. If you haven't sat next to a campfire with a bottle of wine and some steaks after a 100 mile bike ride you might need to improve your training style. http://action.lungusa.org/site/TR?fr_id=3050&pg=entry

Everyone is welcome to the Wednesday group rides regardless of ability, including your friends. If you can not make the group time I have started a new class called Bicycle Rider Development which teaches the basics of safe riding and training. BRD fits the best time for you to get out and learn to ride.

Happy riding, James

Cross Country Ski Trip

[Your Name Here] — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:55:49 +0000

POF moved this weekend to another outdoor location: Mt. Hood. When you're getting in shape outside you never know where your workout may take you. At Teacup Lake we started off with a how-to class with associate trainer Cara showing the way. At the end of the class people were then free to ski at their own pace working up an appetite for a group lunch later in the afternoon. After a hearty meal and a Champagne toast, we hit the slopes again gliding our bodies quickly to exhaustion and then headed home down the mountain in snow fall that never seem to tire.

Who loses 8 pounds over the holidays?

[Your Name Here] — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 04:24:59 +0000

Christie does, that's who. She's in the zone, adding another day of working out to her routine and watching those useless calories. Go girl!

Amy Kicks Ass

[Your Name Here] — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:28:36 +0000

Having a running goal is one thing, totally smashing it is another. Amy set a worthy goal of bettering 4:30 at the Portland Marathon recently, a full half-hour faster than her previous best. We'll she made her goal and then took another 10 minutes off of that, taking a full 40 minutes off her PR coming in at 4:20, with the last two miles being the fastest. Amazing run. Thanks for your hard work Amy and for giving your all every week in training.

Multnomah Falls Graduation Ride

[Your Name Here] — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:41:11 +0000

We started our training at the beginning of summer with a 9 mile ride on heavy 3-speed bikes and finished in October with a graduation ride of 75 miles out to the falls and back to Portland. Everyone made it with style, I'm so damn proud of everyone. Keep on riding everybody.

Famous Portland Bike Commuter

[Your Name Here] — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:36:36 +0000

Captain Brenda (center) of Team GladRags participates in the Portland Bicycle Commuter Challenge. At 100% bike rides to work for the month of September for the team they easily absorbed the competition.

10K Go Girl Trail Run

[Your Name Here] — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:11:46 +0000

Lenora and Stephanie looking good and finishing strong on a trail run, a recent race in Forest Park.

Chris Ascends

[Your Name Here] — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:53:47 +0000

Forty something Chris never really worked out before. Now he rides his bike to the bottom of Rocky Butte, runs up and around, bikes back. Had he never bothered with improving his health he may not have learned that he is naturally pretty fast riding bikes uphill and sprinting when he puts on his running shoes.