Portland Outdoor Athletics

What is parkour? How will it help me? Is it safe for old people to do? Ryland Lanagan, Co-Owner of Gresham's Revolution Parkour gym and Founder of Old Guy Parkour, answers these questions and more in this episode that may be just what your ears need during these covid times.Support the show (http://www.portlandoutdoorathletics.com)

Mustache in the front, party in the back. Craig Engels rocks the "Mississippi mudflap" signature look combining the irresistible attraction of a mullet with a Movember twist, which adds even more awe to his 3:51 mile. That's right folks, this guy has a personal best one mile run time of well under the 4 minute barrier, and he's going to allow you to tap into his mind with this podcast episode where he covers spicy topics such as what it's like to become a national champion, dealing with a sport that suffers from dopers, being a part of the recently disbanded Nike Oregon Project (which fell in a rather dramatic way that was made internationally known), plus shares general insight on what the current world of Track & Field looks like as we head into an Olympic year from his top level professional perspective.Support the show (http://www.portlandoutdoorathletics.com)

You'd be hard-pressed to find someone more tapped into the running scene than Dave Ross, Founder of RossRunning. He exudes knowledge about all things athletics, and I'm glad that we could get some of his valuable insight recorded into this podcast. Ross is a competitor and Coach himself, sharing breaking running news through his popular Facebook page (link below), and is often hired on to help major networks like NBC relay accurate stats to commentators during nationally televised races as the action is happening. We touch on a variety of levels and sports, from high school to pro to recreational, Track & Field to marathons to cross country, Portland to Eugene to Vienna. Follow him through all social media avenues and tell us what you think of this episode!https://www.facebook.com/RossRunning-153529148039317/Support the show (http://www.portlandoutdoorathletics.com)

Jordan Beckett is a professional photographer specializing in athletics and skateboarding. He's a visual story teller who is a go-to choice when the elites want to have their action shots captured. Jordan tells us of how he went from a runner himself to documenting the performances of the best in that world, plus shares his perspective from recent projects that allows listeners to know what it's like being the man behind the lens close up and personal with world class action.Give him a follow on Instagram @jordan.beckett and check out his website: www.JordanBeckettPhoto.comSupport the show (http://www.portlandoutdoorathletics.com)

Local Coach Jeremy Kaufmann takes us through the (in)famous ultra trail race that goes over both the nearby Elk and Kings Mountains - which are amazing resources for both the casual hiker and hardcore athlete to know about. Hear how he went from injured high school soccer player to the obstacle course race/ultra marathon hybrid athlete that he is today in this expertise-packed episode. Subscribe and share if you like what you hear, message me for suggestions on future podcast coverage, and check out the links below to plug into all things Jeremy Kaufmann-like :) Personal training with Jeremy: captainkaufmann.comGroup training with Jeremy: urbanwarrior.fitJeremy's Instagram: @captainkaufmannHow does he get such sweet pictures?: fontainerittelmann.comDog Instagram for the win: @thelifeoftahoeSupport the show (http://www.portlandoutdoorathletics.com)