Looking Forward to 2012
September 1, 2011Now that the dust has cleared from our shoes, the mosquito bites have healed from our arms, and the promise of fall races looms, it’s time to think about next year’s Cascade Lakes Relay. That didn’t take long, did it? But October 1st will be here before you know it, and that’s opening registration for…Read the Rest »
2011 Race Reports
August 30, 2011A few race reports from this year’s race. If you have one you would like to share, please email me at runnerteri at gmail.com. running stories (Left, Right, Repeat!) Sassy Molassy (Team Eugene Running) Sharman Ultra (Pace Invaders) Dreadlock Girl (The Just Us League) fast enough (Las Corredoras)
Provisions for the Last Set of Legs
August 1, 2011Legs 24 – 36 are all on the Cascade Lakes Highway, which, while incredibly beautiful, is not known for its places to stop and purchase food or gas. La Pine is your last place to get provisions before you come back in to Bend. Thankfully, Ray’s Food Place in La Pine has agreed this year…Read the Rest »
Silver Lake Menu
July 29, 2011The CLR is happy to announce a new vendor for the Silver Lake sleepover area. The Lakeside Terrace Cafe of Christmas Valley will be providing an expanded menu this year. The following is the tentative menu for the Silver Lake sleep exchange. (Final offerings will of course be subject to change & availability): Wraps-…Read the Rest »
Powered by Oranges: Linus Pauling Institute Promoting Active Lifestyle While Running the CLR
Quick – name three things Oregon is famous for. If you included Nobel prize winning scientist Linus Pauling, you would be correct. Oregon’s most famous scientist continues to influence research at Oregon State University, and the institute founded in his name is sponsoring a team of runners for this year’s Cascade Lakes Relay. The mission…Read the Rest »
Walkers and Runners Wanted
July 28, 2011If you, or anyone you know, is a runner or walker who wants to do the Cascade Lakes Relay next week, don’t be shy about your willingness! Teams are desperately looking to replace last minute injuries and drops. Some of the opportunities include: Eight person walking team looking for two more walkers to walk three…Read the Rest »
Just1X (Just One Time) Looking to Conquer CLR Course While Spreading Their Mission
July 25, 2011One of the great things about relays is the opportunities we have to meet other runners and learn their stories. Just1X is a team with an important story to share as they take on the Cascade Lakes Relay for the first time. Here’s a little bit more about them, but if you want the full…Read the Rest »
Managing the Leg #18 Van Switch Off
July 22, 2011One of the challenges of the Cascade Lakes Relay course is the lack of a major sleeping area at the end of leg #18 – where Van #2 takes over from Van #1 deep in the night. After completing legs #7 – 12, Van #2 can choose to eat in Silver Lake before heading to…Read the Rest »
Because Once Just Isn’t Enough
July 18, 2011Last year, Eric Salkeld made headlines when he finished the Cascade Lakes Relay…by himself. That’s right – no teammates, just 37 legs of running over 75 hours of heat, thunderstorms and lonely darkness. Guess what folks – he’s doing it again. Eric ran for his student Levi and the Children’s Cancer Association last August. Levi,…Read the Rest »
2011 Spirit of the Cascades Contests
July 15, 2011The CLR will once again bring out the best in running attire and speedy splits with their on the course contests: 1. *NEW* Inactive Van Adventure (by CLRG vote) as documented with a picture emailed toinfo@cascadelakesrelay.com or texted to 541‐550‐0800 by 4:30pm on Sat. with the subject line “Inactive VanContest” – 12 CLR Double‐Insulated Canteens…Read the Rest »
