If you have resolved to go forward with a purpose, we can help you do it better, stronger, and injury free. By evaluating your needs, your habits, your history, and your goals, we can make the best product recommendations for you! If you are not ready to buy a shoe, come in for a free evaluation. We are always happy to give you ideas on how to make your training more effective, make your walking or running more enjoyable, and make your goals more attainable. Secret LinkGet Connected
Tip of the Week: Windy Intervals
Not sure where we read this one recently, but it blew us away (hehe). Such a good, simple idea. If you're running a track workout in very windy conditions, consider running 600s, 1000s, any odd multiple of 200m. The reason? Start facing the right direction, and you can run less than half of each interval into the wind! You'll still have to adjust your expectations for the workout, but this little trick can make the effort more bearable.
EVENTS
Countdown to Helvetia 2013!
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Voted Best in the Northwest
Beautiful scenery, great crowds, stadium finish, Helvetia burgers, live music, Widmer beer...what more could you want?
Hood to Coast runners, this race is a great one for you! Kickstart your training. Sign up with your team and build spirit. Choose the 10K to dial-in that finishing time for HTC. The time is right for you, and the race couldn't be better. Sign up today at runwithpaula.com.
GROUP RUNS
Make your next step your best step. We host group runs nearly every day of the week. We are slow. We are fast. We are quiet. We are funny. Mostly, we are committed. Come join us. Whether you are training for your next marathon or just trying to get fit, you can do it - we can help.
Read a great review of a recent Monday-night group run at our Portland store featuring Nike shoe trials, shoe and clothing giveaways, and free beer: Another Great Night with PRC!
Current Running Conditions
Product Highlights
Vomero 8: More Bounce to the Ounce
The new Nike Vomero 8 provides the light feel and secure fit of a sleek go-fast shoe with all the cushioning fans have come to expect from this mainstay of our "Neutral Maximum" silo. Carried-over from previous editions, full-length Cushlon and zoom air units in the heel and forefoot provide a soft, yet responsive ride. "Dynamic Fit" over the saddle wraps and secures the foot, and a no-sew interior minimizes potential hotspots. Our initial reaction to the Vomero 8 suggests a little less volume in the toebox this time around.
Nike Vomero 8: $130 @PRC
April Showers, Kinvara Flowers
Not straying too far from it's beloved predecessor, the new Kinvara 4 is looking like yet another winner from Saucony. A streamlined, more flexible upper combines with an upgraded cushioning platform in the heel to give the Kinvara an even smoother ride. In footwear fashion, it all starts from the ground up. PRC is the place to get the Kinvara in all the hottest colors! With so many flavors of the shoe hitting our shelves, there's one for every taste.
Kinvara 4: $100 @PRC
New! Nike Elite Armband
The new Nike Elite Performance Armband is a super lightweight and comfortable option for runners who carry a phone or media player. This is a durable armband that protects phones and media players from moisture yet maintains touch screen accessibility. Seamless construction helps prevent chafing. A Velcro fastener provides a personalized fit to the upper arm. Cord-management keeps you from getting tangled up. For men and women.
Elite Armband: $35.00 @PRC
Get a Grip! We Still Have Spikes
For all your running, hurdling, jumping, and throwing needs, track athletes need look no further than our store in Beaverton. In track and field, proper footwear can make a big difference in performance. Come in to Portland Running Company's Beaverton store today to check out the latest and greatest from big names in the sport like Nike and Saucony. Don't forget: Student-athletes always enjoy a 10% discount at PRC.
Gift Cards
Quick. Easy. And always appreciated. When gift-shopping for the athlete in your life, look no further than a PRC gift card. The Portland Running Company gift card never expires, it has no fees, and it's backed by our long-standing commitment to you, our customer. One-size fits all. Available online or in-store.
Proud To Be the Best
Readers of Competitor Magazine selected Portland Running Company as the Best Specialty Running Shop in the Pacific Northwest in 2012. View the complete list of best races & places in our region.
Where in the World is PRC?
Send us your travel photos of you in PRC apparel. If we pick your photo to feature on our website, you'll win a PRC Gift Card! Click here to view previous winners.
If you have resolved to go forward with a purpose, we can help you do it better, stronger, and injury free. By evaluating your needs, your habits, your history, and your goals, we can make the best product recommendations for you! If you are not ready to buy a shoe, come in for a free evaluation. We are always happy to give you ideas on how to make your training more effective, make your walking or running more enjoyable, and make your goals more attainable. Secret Linkwebsite: dogpaw studio