"There are princesses and there are scrappers. Lauren Fleshman is most definitely a scrapper." Lauren Fleshman is one of the toughest competitors I know because of this. She can dig deep when the going gets tough and the odds are against her. As one of her compatriots and competitors, I have [...]
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What a wickedly good time... The Bendistillery XC race on Saturday was an epic amount of fun!!! We had racers from age 6 to age 70, and every single person finished with a smile on their face. Although the course turned out to be a tad bit short, nobody was complaining [...]
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Recharge recently hosted an awesome running form clinic with the Deschutes Mulitsport Club featuring Dave Cieslowski, physical therapist extraordinaire from Focus Physical Therapy. During the clinic, the attendees learned a lot and even got to participate in some eye opening exercises that questioned what they knew about muscle activation and [...]
Read MoreAnyone who considers themselves part of the endurance community here in Bend most likely recognizes the name 'Max King'. Besides having an enviable surname, Max is arguably one of Bend's most versatile athletes. On one end of the spectrum, he was within spitting distance of an Olympic berth with his [...]
Read MoreFor runners, fall brings to mind one thing: cross country season! Crisp cool air, changing of the seasons, and epic courses that take you up, around, and over hills and obstacles. We're so excited to announce that we're hosting a 3k cross country race at Bendistillery on September 12th as part of their [...]
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This past weekend was big for sports fans and outdoor enthusiasts, which is just how we like it in Bend, Oregon. We pride ourselves on our trails, fabulous sunny weather, and the enthusiasm of our spectators who love anything that gets them outside. From the Cascade Cycling Classic to the [...]
Read MoreYou may have seen Mario Mendoza running away on one of our Woodway treadmills clipping off mile after mile with seemingly ease and a big smile on his face. But his story has not been effortless. The strength and perseverance he displays in running was forged from the work ethic [...]
Read MorePain and discomfort are two things all athletes manage as we train to push our bodies to the next level. When you're experiencing pain and discomfort that prevent you from participating in daily activities and the sports you love, however, it's time to seek help from a professional that can help diagnose [...]
Read MoreThe days are getting hotter, so we've decided to move our Friday group run from noon to 7:45am so that we can beat the heat during the summer! We'll meet at Recharge at 7:45am and head out for a 45-60 min group run on the Deschutes River Trail, with an optional [...]
Read MoreEveryone is flooding the trails of Bend this summer with the incredible weather we have been experiencing all season long. Well-known trails like the Deschutes River Trail, Shevlin Park, Phil's Trails, The Three Sister's, and Green Lakes get more crowded during the weekends, but luckily Central Oregon is blessed with [...]
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