What my deal is, and why you should (or shouldn’t) care:
I am a professional runner based in Eugene, Oregon, but I spend a lot of time traveling the world for training and racing. In the last 15 years, I’ve competed among the top in high school, (Go Cowboys!) college (Go Cardinal!), and pro track and field. I’ve stood atop the podium feeling invincible, but I’ve also shed my fair share of tears over missed opportunities – learning a little more each step of the way.
My goal in creating this site is to help us runner people – including myself – become the athletes we want to be by sharing knowledge, inspiration and experience. If you have any ideas that can help achieve these goals, leave them on the suggestions page (along with any other comments, problems or compliments).
Get some “Dear Abby” style advice on the “Ask” page. Watch me bumble my way through the 2011 season while you bumble your way through yours by following my “Journal” page. Ask! Contribute! Share your war stories! Help make this website useful. Imagine the obstacles we can avoid when we do what runners do best: help each other out.
Thanks for visiting, and hope to see you a bunch,
Lauren
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CongratulationsLauren on your win today!!!
Amba & I are thrilled with your result after such a long arduous rehabilitation .
We look forward to seeing you and Jesse in October 2010.
Regards,
Sandra
What is your race schedule?
We are looking forward to having you participate in Heaven Can Wait 5k run for breast cancer in Bend, Oregon, Sunday June 5. Welcome!
Thanks Kattaryna! I can’t wait to be there. I’m driving over the hill tomorrow and will stop by the registration to say hello, make a donation, and pick up my race number. It was a wonderful event last year…lifted my spirits to be around so many great people.
Lauren ,
Rhonda and I wish you all the best in your race on Saturday,We are delighted you are running for such an important cause.Enjoy the race.
Sandra
Thanks you two! I’m thrilled to be heading out there to race among so many survivors. There are some amazing women and men living life to the fullest against the odds.
Do you do guest speaking? I am the coach of a x-country and track team down in Medford and we would love to have you down to speak to the team (end of season banquet or something like that). Please email me if this is a possibility.
Congrats on the marathon!!!!! Great work!!!!
So happy to have come across your site!!! I gotta read through all you Q&A’s!!! Yay!
Hi Lauren
Saw your picture on the Mar/April cover Los Angeles Sports and Fitness Magazine and read about trials and triumphs you’ve had since I first met you in 2007 on a flight from SF to LA. We sat next to each other on the flight and talked about many things,including running. I am a fan and a runner. Love your blog. Sending good wishes your way every step of the way.
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