Shade Shift: Testing Chamelo Eyewear
Running should be simple. Throw on some shoes, step outside, and put one foot in front of the other until the world feels a little quieter.…
The Final Race: The PRC 5k Winter Series Comes to an End
We never “let winter win” when we show up for the Winter 5k Series but this year was different. We had fantastic weather for ALL THREE RACES…
2026 Race Series Preview: Foot Traffic
Foot Traffic isn’t just the go-to spot for running gear — it’s also one of the Portland area’s premier race organizers. Their events are…
Affordable Open-Ear Audio for Active Oregonians: Nank Super Clip
There are a lot of solid headphone options in the universe these days. Many of them are genuinely great—and I’m firmly in the over‑ear camp…
Races this Week: February 16-22, 2026
Late February brings a nicely balanced mix of road miles and post-run celebration, with options on both sides of the river. From…
Wind-Tunnel Fast: Testing the Salomon S/Lab Phantasm 3
The year is 2025. Gone — mostly — are the days when running shoes are flopping right and left and completely missing the mark. Sure, not every…
No Prob-Llama, Just Alpaca: PAKA’s Quarter Zip
We’ve been wearing PAKA tops for a while now. It’s not running apparel in the traditional sense, but it has quietly earned a permanent place…
2026 Race Series Preview: Negative Split
Negative Split is a grassroots-focused event organizer and timing company based in the Pacific Northwest, dedicated to helping runners “Start…
Razor Focused on Speed: Skechers AERO Razor
Please reference this previous post for my official notice about how I’m done opening Skechers reviews with the same overused “Yes, that…
2026 Race Series Preview: Go Beyond Races
Trail racing runs deep in the Pacific Northwest, and it’s no mystery why. With mountains on the horizon and miles of singletrack in every…