Sam Rober on silly runner superstitions and her Insta-famous cat
“When I first started running after college it was to continue the feeling of competitiveness after college sports. That still holds true, but it’s more of a personal competition within myself”
Annie Beckstrand on the art of endurance
“I love that I feel a part of a team who already inspires me to stay consistent with my goals!”
Emma Notario finds movement and rhythm through running
“I run for a variety of reasons: I run because it’s become a large part of how I start my day; I run because I enjoy the movement and the rhythm; I run because it allows me time away from screens and noise.”
RCTC goes to Boston! We interviewed 5 athletes a week before the historic marathon.
RCTC athletes talk about their training leading up to Boston 2022 and reflect on what the race means to them.
Shasta Zielke on co-founding RCTC, evolving as a runner
“It’s so awesome to see so many people devoted to the growth and wellbeing of the club, and really cool to see how it’s become such a big part of the Portland running scene”
Juliana DePietro: running helps me connect to my body, explore limits
“I run to explore my limits while exploring new places. Running is a source of joy and reflection and one of my most frequently used coping mechanisms.“
“Always forward; never effing quit” – Aaron Leopold discovers his love for running
“Rose City was one of the first names that stood out as I looked through a list of local clubs. As I read through the athlete profiles and team website I got the impression that the club would be a fun and inspiring group of folks to surround myself with.”
Catching up with Bri Rohne, ultra runner and 34-time marathoner
“I’ve been running for many years and have met some of my best friends through the running community. I very much value the camaraderie of a running group and look forward to runs with many of my teammates in the future!”
Beer, pancakes and Berlin: Teammate Q&A with Todd Moore
“RCTC encouragement and accountability made an immediate positive impact for me in what was my first training cycle with real injury challenges. This group is kind, and thoughtful, but also gets down to business when it counts.“
Former collegiate runner Samantha Bowen joins Rose City Track
“I chose this club because it has a competitive group of people and also individuals who race the 800 (other clubs ran the mile as their shortest distance). I’m excited to train with people who are faster than me and can push me to reach my time goals.”
RCTC welcomes former South Dakota State runner Mackenzie Schell
“I chose to join RCTC because it seemed like a very positive and welcoming running community. I can’t wait to chase my running goals with the RCTC crew!”