Dalles - The Heart Truth 3K/5K

Several members of the Columbia Gorge Running Club participated in the Heart Truth 3K/5K in The Dalles, Oregon. 

Alisha Cannon
Lori Cannon
Scott McMullen
Bryan Mears

“The Heart Truth” 3K and 5K were part of three days of heart healthy fun and activities in The Dalles, Oregon. Part of the “Go Red” for Women’s Heart Health and the National Wear Red Day (February 4th) to raise awareness and to be a wake up call to American women.

The race started at The Dalles Marine Park with overcast skies and blustery conditions but temperatures in the 50’s. After the cold days of last week it seemed mild and warm in comparison, Alisha and I donned our sweatshirts and registered for the race. We wanted to do a warm up so started briskly walking the route, turning around and heading back after making it to the underpass slightly before the 3K turnaround. We ran most of the way back, warming up and shedding our sweatshirts which Alisha took back to the car for us.

Lori Cannon

By then it was time to start the race, I noticed Bryan Mears standing there ready to go and asked him about the course since I’d never done this one before. The some instructions I couldn’t hear because of the wind, and we’re off! Just leaving the path for the sidewalks I see the familiar face of Scott McMullen taking photos of the racers, I had to show off my Columbia Gorge Running Club official shirt under my bright orange fleece vest for my photo.

There was a nice gentleman serving up water at the 5k turnaround point and a great group cheering us on at the finish line, including Scott with his cheery thumbs up. It was a fun race with great people, some runners and a lot of walkers of all age groups, so something for everyone. I look forward to doing this one again.
Race Report by Lori Cannon:

Bryan Mears