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As the weather warms up and the Pacific Northwest begins to come alive again, spring offers the perfect opportunity to take your running off the pavement and onto the trails. Portland trail running is growing rapidly in popularity, and 2026 is shaping up to be a breakout year for runners across the region.

Portland Trail Running: Why Spring Is the Perfect Time to Hit the Trails — Oregon Running Clinic As the weather warms up and the Pacific Northwest begins to come alive again, spring offers the perfect opportunity to take your running off the pavement and onto the trails. Portland trail running is growing rapidly in popularity, and 2026 is shaping up to be a breakout year for runners across the

Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just getting started, one of the most overlooked parts of running performance and injury prevention is a proper stretching routine. Knowing what to do before and after your run can make a huge difference in how you feel, how you perform, and how quickly you recover.

Training Tips: Stretching Guide for Runners — Oregon Running Clinic Stretching helps improve mobility, increase blood flow, enhance muscle activation, and reduce injury risk. But not all stretching is created equal—what you do before your run should look very different from what you do after.

Marathon season is coming! Start training now with our team. https://www.oregonrunningclinic.com/contact-us

Adaptive running is about thoughtful adaptation—not compensation.
Our latest blog breaks down how running-specific prosthetics, biomechanics, and training load affect performance and injury risk for runners with amputation.

Adaptive Running Equipment: What Runners With Amputation Should Know — Oregon Running Clinic Adaptive running equipment plays a critical role in performance and injury prevention for runners with amputation, and understanding how it works matters.

Super shoes are everywhere—but are they right for your running? 🏃‍♂️
We break down what the latest research actually shows about performance, fatigue, and injury risk, plus how to use super shoes wisely in training and racing.

Should Runners Use Super Shoes? — Oregon Running Clinic Super shoes can boost performance, but understanding how foam, stiffness, and stack height affect your body is key to using them safely and effectively.

For runners, performance depends not just on training, but on the body's ability to deliver oxygen efficiently to working muscles. One critical nutrient in that process is iron—a mineral that plays a central role in producing hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. When iron levels are low, oxygen transport is compromised, and the results can be frustrating: fatigue, shortness of breath, and a noticeable decline in endurance.https://www.oregonrunningclinic.com/runners-life-blog/2025/7/18/iron-deficiency-in-runners-what-you-need-to-know-and-how-to-fix-it

As runners, we're always looking for that extra edge—whether it's shaving seconds off our personal record or simply feeling stronger during those long training runs. One of the most accessible and well-researched performance enhancers might already be sitting in your kitchen: caffeine.

Caffeine and Running Performance: What the Science Says — Oregon Running Clinic Discover how to strategically use caffeine to run faster and longer—without the jitters or sleep disruption.

Every runner, no matter their experience level, eventually encounters a plateau—a frustrating phase where progress stalls despite consistent training. While disheartening, a plateau is also a normal and often temporary part of the running journey. By adjusting your training, recovery, and mindset, you can break through and continue improving.https://www.oregonrunningclinic.com/runners-life-blog/2025/9/22/how-to-overcome-a-running-plateau

Running a Turkey Trot this week? Be prepared for cold weather running with our tips! https://www.oregonrunningclinic.com/runners-life-blog/2025/11/21/running-tips-cold-weather-prep

We’re excited to announce a new partnership that will help you run stronger, recover better, and stay injury-free! 🏃‍♀️🔥
Oregon Running Clinic is now partnered with APPI — one of the world’s most trusted, physiotherapy-designed Pilates methods.

Pilates has been shown to improve running economy, core strength, mobility, and injury resilience, and APPI makes it easy to train from home with APPI TV.

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Check out our latest blog to learn why Pilates is so powerful for runners and why Dr. Jen Davis fully endorses APPI for ongoing strength and movement training.https://www.oregonrunningclinic.com/runners-life-blog/2025/11/21/the-benefits-of-pilates-for-runners-introducing-our-new-partnership-with-appi