Smartwool for the Summer: Active Ultralite Short Sleeve & Run Low Ankle Socks
Smartwool is a reliable brand that’s been in business for over 30 years, and I’ve been wearing their products since discovering my first long…
The North Face Altamesa 500 V2 – Taking the Original to the Next Level
When we first tested The North Face Altamesa 500, it was a quiet contender in the trail-running space—a surprisingly cushioned, versatile shoe…
April 2026 Races in Oregon & SW Washington
Race Name Date Location Distances Registration Links Crown Stub 100 April 4, 2026 Buxton, OR 100M (Trail) More Information Incline Vista April…
Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Three Wishes Cereal
A few years ago, I read an article in a health magazine that compared the nutritional value of many popular breakfast cereals to…a donut. The…
Salomon Aero Glide 4 GRVL: Same Smooth Ride, Ready for the Detour
If you read our review of the Aero Glide 4, you already know we came away impressed with how Salomon finally delivered a true road shoe—plush,…
Let It Row: Racing the Cottage Grove Half & 10K
After a stretch of quiet years brought on by COVID and construction work along the beloved Row River Trail, the Cottage Grove Half Marathon…
The Ultimate Multi-taskers: Apparel from Royal Robbins
We’ve had a mild winter here, and it stands to reason that it will be an interesting summer as a result. I’m always looking for SPF protective…
Races this Week: March 30 – April 5, 2026
April kicks off with a strong mix of trail ultras, forested park challenges, and community road races across the region. From 100-mile…
Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Craft Coffee, Reconsidered
If there were a poll for Oregon’s beverage of choice, we might see a three-way tie between beer, wine, and coffee. Picking a winner from that…
Grip, Sip, Go: Testing the HydraPak SkyFlask Speed
For as long as I’ve been logging miles, I’ve gravitated toward a handheld bottle. There was a time—early on—when I treated water stops like…