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Come join us at Fit Right for special event, Run To Vote, on July 5th (this Saturday), at approximately 2pm.

So, what is Run To Vote all about?

Run to Vote is a nonpartisan voting drive led by students and teachers from Granville Central High School in Stem, North Carolina. The Run to Vote team will travel through the 48 continental states to register people to vote, have them pledge to vote and/or inform the public about the candidates for the 2008 election.

We are expecting the Run To Vote team to arrive between 2 and 3pm, depending on traffic (their rigorous schedule has them running in San Francisco on Friday!). For more information, contact their team at runtovote@gmail.com.

Coming up soon, one of the premier running events in the region, the Lacamas Lake 1/2 Marathon and 4 Miler. Enjoy one of the most scenic courses in the region only twenty minutes from Portland in Camas, Washington.

What:

1/2 Marathon and 4 Mile (both run/walk) Events

Kid’s Kilometer Race

When:

Sunday, July 27th

Where:

Start/Finish at Camas High School in Camas, Washington

How:

Register online at Active.com or in store at Fit Right NW.

The 2008 Olympic Trials started today down in Eugene at historic Hayward Field. The trials, hosted by USATF, the Oregon Track Club, and the University of Oregon include eight days of competition in all disciplines of track and field. This meet will decide which American athletes are to represent our nation at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

A schedule of events (with frequently updated results) can be found here.

It took a custom designed boot fashioned with high end Pirelli rubber and a built-in air bladder to help Mohan the rhinoceros with his foot issues. Mohan, who turns 39 this month, is featured in a new book, “The Rhino with Glue-On Shoes: And Other Surprising True Stories of Zoo Vets and their Patients,” by Lucy H. Spelman and Ted Mashima.

Mohan, who currently resides in Florida, is consider to be one of the world’s oldest living rhinos. In 2003, he developed an abscess one of his feet that demanded medical attention. His keepers at the Miami Metrozoo commissioned tire maker Pirelli to fashion a boot, named the “Air Zohan” to protect the foot. Mohan became the first sneaker wearing rhino in the world, sporting the shoe for several weeks until he healed.

Watch German Fernandez of Riverbank, CA break the national high school record for 2 miles at the Nike Outdoor National meet in North Carolina.

The highly anticipated race took place this Saturday at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro. German’s 8:34.4 breaks Jeff Nelson’s long standing, 29 year old mark of 8:36.3. The lead pack went through the first mile in 4:19.4, leading into a negative split 4:16 final mile for German. Keep an eye out for this rising star, who has committed to run for Oklahoma State next year.

It’s that time of year again (finally) when we should all stop and smell the roses. And what better place to do it then the International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park.

While there, explore the miles of hiking trails while soaking in the bountiful foliage and stunning views of Mt. Hood, Mt. Saint Helens, and Mt. Adams. Other attractions include:

• Hoyt Arboretum
• Forest Discovery Center
• Japanese Garden
• Oregon Zoo
• Oregon Holocaust Memorial
• CM2 Children’s Museum

Introducing the latest addition to the Fit Right NW trail shoe lineup, the Nike Air Zoom Trail S+ ($85). The Trail S+ has the sturdiness to tackle tough terrain, yet remains light enough for those long jaunts in Forest Park.

Features, as described on Nike.com:

- Highly breathable mesh upper reinforced with a rugged midfoot overlay for a locked-down fit.
- Internalized microfiber synthetic forefoot bands enhance the fit and feel.
- Fully gusseted tongue helps keep trail debris out.
- Full-length Phylon wraps up around the perimeter of the foot for a great blend of cushioning, stability, and support.
- Zoom Air unit in forefront for highly responsive cushioning that feels great and lasts.
- BRS 1000 in heel and sticky rubber in an aggressive waffle fill for exception multi-surface grip.

Some snapshots from the June 5th First Thursday Adventure Run, courtesy of the official Fit Right photographer, Jessi Moroney. Make sure to check out the Flash animation Jessi created to show off Portland’s most exciting monthy race.

See you for the next adventure, Thursday July 3rd at Fit Right!

Select pieces from the first ever Forest Park Technical Apparel Line. A portion of the proceeds are being donated by Fit Right NW to the Forest Park Conservancy, whose mission it is to:

Maintain, preserve, protect, and improve the City of Portland’s Forest Park so as to enhance its value as an irreplaceable asset for wildlife habitat and for the use and enjoyment of the public.

The men’s and women’s short sleeved shirts are printed on an Insport moisture wicking material. Both hats are low profile designs that are lightweight and breathable. All items are available exclusively at Fit Right NW.

Men’s Short Sleeve Shirt ($25)

Women’s Short Sleeve Shirt ($25)

Hats ($15)

Bumper Sticker ($4)

Tired of hard pavement, stop signs, and pesky automobiles? Check out five of the best parks in NE Portland. Click on each highlighted region for details about that particular park.

My personal favorite is Fernhill Park, located just north of Killingsworth St., between NE 37th and 42nd Avenues. The largest of the five parks, Fernhill includes a beautiful regulation track, a hilly northern section, tennis courts, a playground, and ample field space.