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Rackle Shoes are awesome – and local

August 6, 2020 // 0 Comments

Since moving to a work-from-home situation, I haven’t gotten “dressed up” a single day. Instead, I’ve been wearing shorts and tank tops, sundresses, and jeans on the occasionally chilly day. I’ve also been running a [read more...]

Support Tommy Rivs in his fight against cancer

August 5, 2020 // 0 Comments

Some runners know Tommy Rivs (Tommy Rivers Puzey) from his success in long-distance running, but many know him as a successful and energizing coach. You might look at the name and put together that his brother is Oregon-based Jeff Puzey. The [read more...]

Gone Rogue and Back Run/Walk Challenge – an August Series from Run With Paula

August 4, 2020 // 0 Comments

Run With Paula is back with another unique virtual race series that just kicked off on August 3. It’s a series of four races, each of which are to be run within their designated week, and involve two of my favorite things: running and Rogue [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: Voke Superfood

August 3, 2020 // 0 Comments

Your mood is kind of a big deal. Getting each day started on the right foot (or the left) can sometimes be a challenge. As runners, much of our positivity often comes from the plans we make regarding a run, a race, connecting with friends, or even [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It In Under Armour HOVR Phantom 2

August 1, 2020 // 0 Comments

There are many corners a runner can cut when it comes to workout gear.. cheaper shirts, uglier shorts, and maybe even some inexpensive accessories. But not the shoes. Never the shoes. And with so many options available, so many choices in not only [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Run for the Oaks 5k/10k (Left Coast Estate in Rickreall)

July 31, 2020 // 0 Comments

We haven’t been able to feature too many races lately, so we are happy to announce that the Run for the Oaks 5k & 10k is currently scheduled to take place on August 29th at the Left Coast Estate in Rickreall. Like everything nowadays, [read more...]

What the Heck is a Frog Builder? Taking on the BONEFROG Virtual Challenge v3.0

July 30, 2020 // 0 Comments

If you are an OCR (obstacle course race) enthusiast, you may have heard of BONEFROG. Their events tend to be more on the other side of the US, so most of us Oregonians haven’t had the option of participating in the past. But, with most OCRs [read more...]

Getting on the right path: A Run Oregon review of the Sykes AT Running Short from PATH Projects

July 28, 2020 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon has been on the PATH Projects bandwagon for a few years now. In 2018 we reviewed their Hooded top and last year we reviewed their awesome gym shorts (which I still wear religiously) and baselayer. This year, we are reviewing their newly [read more...]

No If’s, And’s, or But(t)s about it – the TP Kit is pretty great

July 27, 2020 // 0 Comments

Summer is officially here. I know, I don’t know how it happened either but there’s no denying it and if you’re itching for an adventure like I was, plan it, do it, go! Even though it’s been a wild year so far, I was lucky [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It In Deckers

July 26, 2020 // 0 Comments

W KO-Z Sport Low Wedge Read up about Deckers and their Deckers Lab in our previous post. At first glance, the shoes from Deckers Lab are a bit odd. The shoes have a larger than usual wedge and a unique look about them. However, once I put the shoes [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: CTM Band Mobility Floss and Recovery Tool

July 23, 2020 // 0 Comments

“Recovery.” This is a word I’ve used for most of my adult life, especially in coaching others. But honestly I’ve always done a really bad job of actually embracing recovery myself because I never allowed enough time for it. After I turned [read more...]

Run Oregon Road Trip to the Oregon Garden Resort

July 22, 2020 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon loves running – that’s no surprise. But we also love the Pacific Northwest and all that it has to offer. Running is a part of us, but it does not fully define us. In our new “Make a Day of It” feature, we aim to [read more...]

Outdoors company ust is getting a brand overhaul

July 21, 2020 // 0 Comments

While we have some camping / hiking bloggers on staff, I myself am not one of those. Don’t get me wrong – I love a good hike but am able to admit that I don’t have the expertise that others have. So when we came across ust, a maker [read more...]

Looking for quiet? Check out this short trail system in Polk County

July 20, 2020 // 0 Comments

Even though most of the state is starting to reopen, we here at Run Oregon believe things should be done planfully and thoughtfully. Running has always been an “allowable” activity outside, so long as distancing was taken into account. [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the KO-Z SNPR Low by Deckers Lab – Slipper x Sneaker x Recovery footwear

July 19, 2020 // 0 Comments

Haven’t heard of Deckers before? You’re probably not alone. But even so, you may recognize some of the names behind their creation: “Jean-Luc Diard, Global VP of Innovation for Deckers, and his team are responsible for the creation [read more...]

How PRC is doing social distancing

July 18, 2020 // 0 Comments

I have been running fairly consistently this year, and last week was ready to buy another new pair of shoes to add into the rotation. I have been a solid Brooks Adrenaline women’s size 8.5 for the past … 10 years? … so I knew I [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Swiftwick Socks

July 17, 2020 // 0 Comments

Nikki Says: I was first introduced to Swiftwick socks when I received a pair after an ORRC race. They have since become one of my favorite pairs of socks, not just for running but for everything. They come in many styles and colors for a variety of [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the new Cole Haan ZERØGRAND Overtake

July 16, 2020 // 0 Comments

Quick – name 5 running shoe companies. I’ll wait. Got them? I’m not magician or psychic, but I’m gonna go ahead and make a prediction that you didn’t select Cole Haan. In fact, you (like me initially) had no idea that [read more...]

Ladybug Run for CDH Awareness Virtual 5k/10k

July 14, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Ladybug Run for CDH Awareness is one of the most successful, longest-running local events put on entirely by volunteers with all proceeds going directly to a non-profit organization. This event, typically run in Cook Park, raises funds for the [read more...]

Hard Pressed Juice? Pulp Culture makes it hard pressed not to try it out

July 13, 2020 // 0 Comments

If you read Run Oregon, you have probably noticed that we write about beer and wine a fair amount. Obviously, these are popular drinks here in Oregon and an increasing number of races are wine-themed or have beer or cider as a post-race celebratory [read more...]

Guest Post: 2020 Virtual Boston Marathon Brings Boylston to the World

July 12, 2020 // 0 Comments

The following has been submitted by Run Oregon reader, Brian James Siddons – Runner, Writer, Poet. Most runners never run the Boston Marathon, and most people are never there, in person, to see and feel the palpable excitement and passion this [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Tailwind Nutrition

July 11, 2020 // 0 Comments

For me, nutrition and fueling have always been a weakness in racing and training. I tend to never take any fluid or nutrition intake during my long runs, and forget about anything short distance! For my last marathon, I knew I had to introduce fuel [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Rise Like a Phoenix 4m (Eugene)

July 9, 2020 // 0 Comments

Another day, another in-person (!) race to preview! The Rise Like A Phoenix race, put on by Eclectic Edge Racing, is coming up on July 21st at Alton Baker Park in Eugene! This evening event is limited to 100 runners and will start at 6pm with a [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in the Allbirds Tree Dasher

July 9, 2020 // 0 Comments

If there was ever a running shoe tailored with Pacific Northwest sensibilities, it may be the Allbirds Tree Dasher. Their commitment to being an earth-friendly company – from the sourcing of the materials to the recyclable packaging – [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Haulin Aspen Trail Runs (Bend) – 20% Discount Code for our readers!

July 8, 2020 // 0 Comments

I can’t believe I am saying this, but we are officially previewing a race for the first time in…a while. Haulin Aspen, put on by Lay It Out Events, is back for its 16th year this August 8th and has excitedly has this to say: With Oregon [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Orgain Sport Recovery Powder & Sport Protein Powder

July 7, 2020 // 0 Comments

If you’ve ever seen Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, you know there’s a scene at the end of the movie where Indiana is looking at all the cups and trying to decide which one is the Holy Grail that promises eternal life. That’s how I’ve [read more...]