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 2017-03-17 1:16 AM |
 61 |  Subject: Anyone from Portland/Vancouver or Seattle here?Need some on-the-ground advice. Thanks. Specifically: 1. Pool for lap swimming with drop-in entry 2. Cycle shop for shoes and clits 3. Running shoe/gear shop 4. Tri clothes/equipment shop Many thanks |
| 2017-03-17 7:27 AM in reply to: aribloch |
Master 8247     Eugene, Oregon Bronze member | Subject: RE: Anyone from Portland/Vancouver or Seattle here? I'm from Eugene and sometimes head up north to shop; lived in Portland for two years, but that was pre-triathlon--was more into casual running, trail running, and hiking. You can get very good deals sometimes on bike and tri clothing and shoes at the Pearl Izumi outlet store in Woodburn. It's about 30 miles south of Portland. Also for the budget-minded, Next Adventure on MLK Boulevard has a lot of gear in general (although not strong on tri-specific stuff). Some of it is new; they also have second-hand stuff. I've gotten new and secondhand shorts, tops, and winter running gear (jackets, thermal tights) there. They also have trail-running packs, shoes, etc. There is a really good running store (though pricey) right down the street--forget its name. Aside from that, will let the current locals advise! |
| 2017-03-17 11:32 AM in reply to: aribloch |
Master 5557 , California | Subject: RE: Anyone from Portland/Vancouver or Seattle here? Originally posted by aribloch Need some on-the-ground advice. Thanks. Specifically: 1. Pool for lap swimming with drop-in entry 2. Cycle shop for shoes and clits 3. Running shoe/gear shop 4. Tri clothes/equipment shop Many thanks Seattle area here: 1. King County Aquatic Center (Federal Way) has an Olympic 50m pool. Bellevue Aquatic Center is a decent eastside facility for drop-ins. 2. Bike shops are all over the place in the northwest. Gregg's has several locations, as does Performance Bike, and there are many others. 3. Road Runner Sports or Fleet Feet Sports are the big two. 4. Northwest Tri and Bike (Kent) is the last one standing that I know of (R.I.P. Speedy Reedy). |
| 2017-03-17 11:35 AM in reply to: spudone |
| Master 5557 , California | Subject: RE: Anyone from Portland/Vancouver or Seattle here? Also don't forget REI is good for all-purpose bad weather gear, along with some limited selection of bike and run stuff. |
| 2017-03-17 6:13 PM in reply to: aribloch |
Pro 4578 Vancouver, BC | Subject: RE: Anyone from Portland/Vancouver or Seattle here? Oh that Vancouver. |
| 2017-03-18 2:37 AM in reply to: Hot Runner |
Master 8247 Eugene, Oregon Bronze member | Subject: RE: Anyone from Portland/Vancouver or Seattle here? Clarifying--The Pearl Izumi outlet is in the Woodburn outlet mall, right along I-5 south of Portland. You can see the mall and sign to the right of the interstate as you drive south--hard to miss. Next Adventure is at 426 Southeast Grand (I think runs parallel to MLK--both are one-way streets), Portland Running Company at 800 SE Grand. Also has a branch in Beaverton. Also has group runs leaving from the shop. In PDX, a cool place to run is the bike/pedestrian trail system along the Willamette River. They go right through downtown (easy access if you are staying/working there) and cross several of the bridges. Well marked. It's part of a larger system that heads out of town--forget name. As a solo woman runner, I didn't feel safe on the more isolated outer sections of the trail (which run behind residential and industrial areas) but enjoyed running/walking/ biking the stretch between Sellwood (near where I lived in SE Portland) and the downtown area--tons of people out on weekends when the weather is nice. There is also a huge system of trails in Forest Park but again, not so safe for solo women, plus easy to get lost. Recommend going with a group or local until you get your bearings. |
| 2017-03-18 2:39 AM in reply to: spudone |
| 61 | Subject: RE: Anyone from Portland/Vancouver or Seattle here? Originally posted by spudone Seattle area here: I also found this pool, any views? Medgar Evers Pool On 23rd AV http://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/pools/evers-pool/evers-pool-sched... |
| 2017-03-18 2:47 AM in reply to: Hot Runner |
| 61 | Subject: RE: Anyone from Portland/Vancouver or Seattle here? Originally posted by Hot Runner Clarifying--The Pearl Izumi outlet is in the Woodburn outlet mall, right along I-5 south of Portland. You can see the mall and sign to the right of the interstate as you drive south--hard to miss. Next Adventure is at 426 Southeast Grand (I think runs parallel to MLK--both are one-way streets), Portland Running Company at 800 SE Grand. Also has a branch in Beaverton. Also has group runs leaving from the shop. In PDX, a cool place to run is the bike/pedestrian trail system along the Willamette River. They go right through downtown (easy access if you are staying/working there) and cross several of the bridges. Well marked. It's part of a larger system that heads out of town--forget name. As a solo woman runner, I didn't feel safe on the more isolated outer sections of the trail (which run behind residential and industrial areas) but enjoyed running/walking/ biking the stretch between Sellwood (near where I lived in SE Portland) and the downtown area--tons of people out on weekends when the weather is nice. There is also a huge system of trails in Forest Park but again, not so safe for solo women, plus easy to get lost. Recommend going with a group or local until you get your bearings. Thanks. I will actually be staying in Vancouver, near Northfield The annoying part is that due to suspect injuries I am on a very (very) low mileage, else I would be running all over the pace. I did sign up for the 5K at HipHop, just for kicks (and as a lactic acid field test for me). I was actually born in Portland, a million years ago....  |
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