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6 Excuses That Do NOT Excuse You from Entering This Year’s Lake Run on May 11

It’s too hard. Yes, the Lake Run has earned the reputation of the run you love to hate because it does pose its challenges, like the McVey hill climb, not to mention a myriad of what I like to refer … Continue reading

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5 Ways to Be Mentally Prepared for Lake Oswego’s 42nd Annual Lake Run

They say that running is 90% mental, so if you plan on signing up for Lake Oswego’s Lake Run set for May 12, that can be a good thing. Known as “the race you love to hate,” it throws a … Continue reading

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5 Surprising Ways the Lake Run Helps You Cross the Finish Line

Running a race is part mental prep, part physical, but no matter how much you prepare, each race has its own personality and quirks that can either make it easier or harder for you to get the job done. The … Continue reading

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Discover Why the Lake Run Has Been Around for 40 Years

The Lake Oswego Women’s Club is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its annual Lake Run with this year’s event scheduled for Saturday, May 7. Participants can choose from a 10K, 5K run/walk, Kid’s dash and family fun festival. Here’s what … Continue reading

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5 Things the Lake Run Shares with Most Popular 10K’s in the U.S.

Competitor.com recently posted their bucket-list of 10K’s in the United States. While the Lake Oswego Lake Run wasn’t included, it does have a lot in common with these popular contenders. 1. Tradition. The Statesman Capitol, Texas’ largest 10K is in … Continue reading

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Why 5,081 Miles Is Not Too Far to Travel to Enter the Lake Run Set for Saturday, May 12

Lake Oswegan Kevin Clarke has crossed the Lake Run finish line 16 times…even when it meant traveling the 5,081 miles from Belgium where he was living for a couple years. Why? “If I do a race, it’s going to be … Continue reading

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