Merrell SpeedARC Peak: Built for Mountain Elites…But Still Works for the Rest of Us
I’m not an elite trail runner—and I’m fully aware of that. My “training plan” is a mix of actual runs, questionable pacing decisions, and…
The 2026 Ultimook Race Brings Cross Country to Oregon’s Flower Fields
The 2026 Ultimook Race, a Tillamook Cross Country Invitational, is coming up on Saturday September 5th. This race features an open race 5k…
Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Three Peaks Manuka Honey
I am a big fan of bees. Not hornets. Not yellow jackets. Not mean wasps. But honeybees and bumblebees intrigue me. Not only because of their…
A Closer Look at 1stPhorm’s Daily Stack, Greens, and Protein Snacks
Health products have always felt a bit like a double-edged sword to me. On one hand, I’m constantly looking for ways to stay active, recover…
Turning the Page with JANUARY: Reviewing the JANUARY Scignal
It may be June, but we are already thinking about January. And that’s not just because I am personally a huge fan of the rejuvenation and…
Experience One of Oregon’s Most Scenic Races at the 2026 Painted Hills Half Marathon
It doesn’t get much more beautiful in Oregon than the Painted Hills, and the 2026 Painted Hills Half/10k/5k is coming up on September 5th.…
Caldera + Lab Review: Taking Better Care of the Miles—and the Skin That Carries Them
I’m not getting any younger. While I still feel—and probably still act, much to my wife’s occasional frustration—like I’m in my 20s, the…
Races this Week: July 13 – July 19, 2026
The second half of July keeps the momentum rolling with everything from weekday trail races to one of Oregon’s premier triathlons.…
Track Is for Adults Too: The 2026 Rose City Relays Are Back!
Running around a track when you were back in school probably either gave you great joy or great anxiety. Luckily, a track meet as an adult is…
Buff Stuff: Stepping into Socks
Over the past few years, we’ve seen a number of established outdoor brands branch into new corners of the running world. Companies like…