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Women Run PDX

If you're thinking about running the Portland Half Marathon this fall, the Women Run PDX training group is here to help you make it happen! Whether you’re a newer runner tackling 13.1 miles for the first time or a more experienced runner looking for extra support, structure and community, this program is designed for you.

Women Run PDX: Your Training Team for the Portland Half Marathon

Led by RRCA-certified running coaches Heini Tallent and Nikki Mueller, Women Run PDX is a 13-week women's training program focused on preparing you for the Portland Half Marathon on Sunday, October 5th. You'll get a detailed training plan, expert coaching, and the encouragement of an amazing community of women runners — all working toward the same goal. Together, we'll help you get race-day ready and have a lot of fun doing it!

What's included in the program?

Training plan: You’ll get your pick of two training plans that we have custom-written for this program. One is a simple distance plan for those coming back to running or training for their first half marathon; the other has a little more mileage and speedwork included for those with time goals. Both include some flexibility so you can find just the right fit for your schedule and race goals.

Two weekly group sessions: We meet as a group twice every week: Tuesday evenings at a SW Portland track for a structured workout, and Saturday mornings at the waterfront for a long run.

WhatsApp group chat: Share your training week, stay connected with your teammates, and chat about all things running in our WhatsApp group. This is what community is all about!

Expert coaching and training guidance: Your coaches will be by your side throughout the program. You'll learn about topics like self-care and stretching, strength training and cross-training, running form, hydration, nutrition, recovery, pacing, race strategy, and more.

Team discount on your entry to the Portland Half Marathon: Race registration is not included in this training program; join our team by registering through this link.

Most importantly, a running community and new friendships with unlimited possibilities!

When does training start?

We will kick off our program on Tuesday, July 8th, 2025.

How much does this program cost?

$250 for 13 weeks of expert coaching and structured training (a total of 25 coached training sessions), not to mention community and the potential of finding some new BRFs — Best Running Friends!

Join us this summer

Is this program the right fit for me?

We know that no running group can be everything to everyone, and we're committed to building a community that feels welcoming, motivating, and a great fit for those who join us. Here's what we expect of our runners upon signing up.

This is a women’s training group (sorry boys!). We welcome all women and gender identities who feel that a women's group is the right fit for them.
When training begins, you need to be capable of running comfortably for an hour (or at least 5 miles) and already used to running a minimum of 10-12 miles per week.
We offer two pace groups on our Saturday long runs, for easy paces ranging within 10-12 minutes per mile.
You should expect to meet with us as a group on Tuesday evenings (around 6pm) at a SW Portland track and Saturday mornings (around 7am) at the waterfront.
Lastly, and most importantly, we want ladies who are ready to have fun and meet up in a non-competitive and supportive environment!

This is just what I need! How do I sign up?

To save your spot on the team this summer, follow the link below to:

1. Complete and submit a runner questionnaire and intake form that covers your running experience, goals and health history — this will help us build an awesome program that meets the needs of our group.

2. Make a payment for the full amount. (If you need a payment plan, please reach out and we can set that up.)

Sign me up!

Meet the Coaches

Nikki Mueller

Nikki is the owner of Healthy Girl Fitness and has been an avid runner since 2005. She’s completed ten marathons, six 50ks, and hundreds of half marathons, 10ks, relays, and various other distances and became a certified distance running coach with the RRCA in 2018. She’s coached many runners over the years, most recently for the Foot Traffic Women’s Academy. She is also a certified personal trainer, group exercise instructor, and corrective exercise specialist. Nikki not only has a passion for running, but for bringing women of all abilities together to safely find and foster their love of the sport.

Heini Tallent

Heini is the owner of Elements Running Education, a certified health coach, and has 20 years of experience as a sports massage therapist. A running coach since 2015, she has coached groups, individual runners, high school cross country and hosted women's running retreats. She brings her knowledge and passion for holistic wellness to her coaching, and believes there's nothing more empowering than the magic of women supporting each other. Heini has raced everything from 100 meters to the marathon, including the Chicago and Boston marathons. She loves speed workouts, the 10K and trail running most of all.

Questions?

We would love to help you decide if this program is the right fit! If you have questions that didn’t get answered on this page, please reach out to Heini or Nikki by email, and we'll help you out.