Running In Portland

Thanks to a combination of insomnia, jet lag, and excitement about Fitbloggin, I woke up bright and early on Saturday morning. What better way to start my weekend than go running in Portland?

Portland Oregon

I was staying at The Nines hotel, which was really close to some great running paths along the Williamette River.

Running in Portland

Isn’t that sky amazing!

I ad-libbed a route that took me across a few bridges.

Running in Portland

I stopped to take pictures of the skyline–and a few selfies!

Running In Portland

Portland Selfie

I even ran up these stairs to the Burnside Bridge.

Running in Portland

The view from the top was worth it!

Running in Portland

Running in Portland

I went back across the river on the Steel Bridge
when my route was blocked by a long freight train.

When I finished my run, I cooled off in the mist of a fountain at Waterside Park.

Portland Selfie

Of course I stopped at Starbucks before heading back to my hotel room!

Starbucks

This Starbucks at Pioneer Courthouse Square opens at 4:30 am every day!

Map of 4.5 Mile Run in Portland

Do you get scared running across bridges?

Have you been to Portland?

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14 Responses to Running In Portland

  1. Miz says:

    ok. so. you are SO SO SO SO A RUNNERS RUNNER.
    you were in town for 3 minutes (ok 30 hours) and ran?
    ***bows in lack of runners runner awe**

  2. notsosuddenlysusan says:

    What a beautiful path to run through! I've never been there and I don't even like walking over bridges 😉

  3. Looks like a great place for a scenic run.
    Yep – running some of those bridges might scare me. And, those stairs look like a lot of work during a run – great job!!!

  4. Beth says:

    Looking forward to hearing more about the conference 🙂 Pretty pics.

  5. mommyrunfaster says:

    Ooh, so pretty! I really want to get to Portland some day… and was sad to miss Fitbloggin this year!

  6. yumyucky says:

    Would love to have run those stairs with ya, Coco. But you would've probably left me behind in the dust.

  7. Beeb says:

    Looks like you got a great pre-conference run in!

  8. Rachael C says:

    Wow. That sky really is completely gorgeous! Looks like a beautiful run.

  9. Janice says:

    Gorgeous run!!! Did you have fun at Fitbloggin'? I'd love to go… one day. I've never been to Portland either 🙁

  10. christineyu69776410 says:

    Oh I love Portland! It is such a great city to run in and it looks like you got a gorgeous on in. I want to go back and visit!!

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