Kaylie Pierre

I’ve spent a lot of time in Oregon, mostly in the Portland area. However, I didn’t run a half marathon in Oregon until after I moved away from the area. Me running the Columbia Gorge Half Marathon in October 22 This one was a fun adventure for me because it was a weekend when I was single, and my 3 kids were with their dad. I made the drive down to Hood River, Oregon, about an hour east of Portland. My cousin and a friend were running the Columbia Gorge Half Marathon in October, and I decided...

I have lived in Washington nearly my entire life, so this is a very biased opinion, but I believe it’s the most beautiful place in the world. Me after finishing the Bellingham Bay Half Marathon in 2024 There are very few places where you can step outside and see the ocean, rolling green hills, and snow-capped mountains all in one spot. And we have four true seasons. Fall brings cool, crisp weather and orange and red leaves. Winter brings frost and sometimes snow. Spring brings beautiful...

The Start Line: My Journey to 50 Half Marathons in 50 States