Fanatic Blog

"The calendar would soon flip to a new year. And with it came a milestone that, as a young man, seemed light-years away. But in eight short months I'd cross the threshold of my 60th birthday and into what I considered old age. While I resented the depressing moniker, aging is a natural process no one can elude. For many it’s a time to cherish memories and accomplishments, but I feared chronic injury would accompany old age and I’d be forced to abandon my running pursuits. As a veteran with 40+ years in the sport, running had provided an identity,...

A few weeks ago, we had our Club Exclusive Event in Sandy, Oregon, the Mt. Hood REVEL Race. It was two long days of chaos and fun at both the Expo and the race itself for Maniac and Fanatic members. This road race course was beautiful "...and took runners from the majestic Timberline Lodge at the base of Mt Hood to the charming towns and forested foothills of the mountain just outside of Portland, Oregon." Revel did an excellent job organizing and providing a great experience for everyone who went. Many runners were up before 3 AM to catch the morning bus...

This week, we would like to remember Half Fanatic member #13814 Allen Sandstrom who passed away this month on June 16th, 2019. Below is beautiful except written by his niece Teri Parent. "Our beloved Brother and Uncle, Allen Ray Sandstrom, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019. Born March 25th, 1938, Allen lived an extraordinary life, humbly and modestly. He served in the Merchant Marines and the U.S. Army, returning home to enroll at Portland State University in 1959 while working full-time. He graduated from PSU in 1964 with a business degree and was the first in his family to...