A New Ghoul: Brooks Ghost Amp
There’s a lot of spirit(s) at Brooks nowadays. I’m not just talking about their energy and enthusiasm for the running community,…
Portable Recovery with NekTeck
It’s taken me a lot of years to embrace the practice of recovery, but as I’ve gotten older, it’s becoming more and more important to make it…
Arc’teryx Kragg Aura: Your Feet’s Post-Run Happy Place
There is a lot of terminology surrounding the Arc’teryx Kragg Aura that is aimed squarely at the climbing crowd – Approach shoe. Belay.…
Getting Ready for a Wet One in the North Face Altamesa 500 V2 GORE-TEX
When we first tested The North Face Altamesa 500, it was a quiet contender in the trail-running space—a surprisingly cushioned, versatile shoe…
Trail Smarts: What to Do (and Avoid) at the Silver Falls Trail Runs
I’ve participated in the Silver Falls Trail Runs several years now, so I feel like I’m an expert on the subject. The two biggest things you…
The Lightweight Hoodie from PAKA
Hoodie weather is usually a spring and fall thing here in the PNW. But what if it could be a warmer weather option, too? OK, maybe not during…
It’s Almost Here! Are You Running the 2026 Portland Marathon?
Considering the amazing running community that exists here in the Pacific Northwest, it’s no wonder that the Portland Marathon is an epic…
TYR Has Entered the Race with the TYR Valkyrie Elite V2
Back when I started running 12+ years ago, I used to put in miles in cross-training shoes. They were fine, but once I finally switched to…
Make a Day of It: San Diego Zoo
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…
Epic Trail Adventures Await at the Perpetua Coast
Daybreak Races brings us some of the most stunning races in the Pacific Northwest. Coming up next is the 2026 Perpetua Coast, which offers…