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Why We Run

June 27, 2017 // 0 Comments

It was 2008, and I was in the middle of a struggle through the Pacific Crest Half Marathon. I was just getting over a pretty nasty stomach flu and I had gotten into a bad bicycle accident the month before which had hindered my training plan a bit. [read more...]

Why We Run: Our newest blogger’s musings on this great sport of ours

January 10, 2015 // 0 Comments

Why do you run? [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Run for Recovery 5k/10k (Salem)

September 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

Bridgeway Recovery Services is hosting its 6th annual Run for Recovery 5k/10k run and walk at Riverfront Park in Salem on Saturday, September 21. This event is open to athletes of all speeds and skill levels, from the casual walker to the serious [read more...]

The Ex-Fortysomething Runner: A Tale of Two Cities (running in Taipei and Victoria, Canada)

September 2, 2019 // 2 Comments

It was the best of times, and it was the worst of times… Well, not exactly, but the two places that I visited over the summer did offer a pretty striking contrast in climate-friendliness to running. Taipei First up was Taipei, Taiwan, in [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: FITS socks

September 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

FITS is a premium sock brand resulting from the collaboration of third and fourth generation textile manufacturers to create the absolute best fitting sock in the marketplace as a response to an industry-wide epidemic of ill-fitting socks. Utilizing [read more...]

Run Oregon made a night of it at the premier of ‘Brittany Runs a Marathon’ – Coming to select theaters on September 13th!

August 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

Kelly’s Thoughts: My co-reviewers focused mainly on the movie as it relates to running (well, for obvious reasons), but I thought it was a great movie about growing up, where running happened to play an important role. The character of [read more...]

Run Oregon Bookshelf: My Mommy Runs

August 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

In case you hadn’t guessed, I’m a runner. But first and foremost, I’m a mother. Trying to explain why mommy leaves for hours at a time to run or having to justify why I’m too tired to keep up after doing a 50k can be difficult for my [read more...]

Ask Miles Anything: Cross Country running

August 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

Meet Miles! This cute little guy is the new mascot for Foot Traffic, one of the most well-respected running stores in Portland and SW PDX. Each month we will be doing an AMA with Miles (stay tuned to our Instagram) and posting his responses here! [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Oregon Brewery Running Series event at Ordnance Brewing (Boardman)

August 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

One thing that I love about the Oregon Brewery Running Series this year is their expansion to locations in Oregon and Washington. Boardman Brewing has actually hosted one of their events before, but at their taphouse in Wilsonville instead of their [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: Cola-Flavored Tailwind Nutrition

August 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

When I was training for my first marathon in 2006, there weren’t a lot of electrolyte choices. Over the years, I’ve watched the stores and races offer more and more options, and now it’s gotten a bit overwhelming. Where do you begin? [read more...]

Labor Day weekend is coming up – a Road Trip for the Sunriver Half is in order

August 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

Labor Day weekend is turning into the Rasmussen family annual trip to enjoy the final fleeting moments of summer in the High Desert at the Sunriver Resort and participating in the Sunriver Half Marathon (10k & 5k) for a Cause. Last year, my 5th [read more...]

Run Oregon Road Trip: A Race Recap of the 50th annual Rock to Pier Runs in Morro Bay, CA

July 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

From Thursday – Sunday of last week, my wife and I experienced the wonderful Central California Coast in the town of Morro Bay. We will have a few posts going live over the next few weeks highlighting the town as a whole, as well as why you [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Portland Aruna Run / Walk

July 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

One of my favorite things about running is when I am going as fast as I can down a hill, or sprinting to make a traffic light, and I feel so fast that it’s like I’m flying. For a few moments, I am completely free of the weight of the world, [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: KGB Running Shorts (ON SALE for 50% OFF!)

July 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

KGB brand? You might be asking what that stands for (and no it’s not Russian). It’s actually pretty catchy and fun – short for “Keep Going Bro or Keep Going Beautiful (ladies line)”. I really love this! “Keep [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Ochoco Trail Runs – Prineville’s Ochoco Mountains

June 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

Trail races abound in Oregon, from east to west, from north to south; every distance you want is out there, pretty much. Some are much tougher than others, some offer stunning scenery, and some even have amazing race organizers and volunteers. [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Britt Woods Firehouse Run (Jacksonville, OR) and Firecracker 5k (Harrisburg, OR)

June 11, 2019 // 1 Comment

In theory, running is a simple sport, but many races are so elaborate and expensive that they seem to miss the point. Two races in greater Oregon that are bucking this trend are the Britt Woods Firehouse Run in Jacksonville and the Firecracker 5k [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Osmo Nutrition hydration fuels

June 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s usually around this time of year that I realize that my hydration is lacking. I think about water and fuel consumption when the weather is warmer, and less so when we are getting bombarded with rain the rest of the year. I know [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: MojiHeat Heated Massage Roller

May 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

Runners are used to a little pain and suffering if they’ve been at it long enough, and there’s always been the age-old question in regards to injuries, aches, and pains.. Heat or Ice? Which is more effective? Moji, a company that makes [read more...]

Small Race Preview: OR Brewery Running Series – Public Coast Brewery (Cannon Beach) THIS WEEKEND!

May 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Oregon Brewery Running Series puts on some amazing running events. For those who have never participated in a Oregon Brewery Running Series race, why not? These events are family friendly, un-timed, and in all honesty, put the “fun” [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Run to Remember 5K (Washougal)

May 25, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s been almost a year since my last 5K race, so I was super excited on Sunday, May 19th, to be lining up for 3.1 miles (and not a step more). The Run to Remember 5K also meant my first time traveling to Washougal, Washington. It was just a short [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: BUFF USA

May 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

You know a company is tried and true when you find their name is not only a noun to describe the company name but also a noun to describe what it is. There are lots of headwear options out on the market for running, hiking, cycling, and lots [read more...]

Washougal Small Races: 2019 Run to Remember 1M/5k/10k/Half Marathon and WSF Student Stride for Education 5k

May 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you are looking for an event on the weekend after Mother’s Day, there are two wonderful small(ish) races in Washougal, Washington. On Saturday, May 18, The Washougal Schools Foundation raised funds for the districts’ schools at the [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Naked Headband

May 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

We’re not new to running Naked…er, running with Naked, that is. We reviewed their running band last year (brush up on those posts here and here) and had a chance to try out their headband recently as well. You’re probably [read more...]

(Barrels &) Kegs & Legs Wine of the Week: Canned Oregon – a line from Stoller Estate

May 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

While I am a beer drinker at heart, 2019 has found me taking some time away from that beverage and slowly delving into wine. In fact, I took this past January off from beer completely and sort of immersed myself in the bounty of the Willamette [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 ORRC Hagg Lake Trail Run 25k

May 12, 2019 // 1 Comment

When most Oregon runners hear the words “Hagg Lake” and “run” in the same sentence, they immediately think of the ORRC Hagg Lake Mud Run, which is a very challenging run in February. It’s no wonder that the ORRC Hagg Lake Trail Run in May [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in the HOKA ONE ONE Women’s Arahi 3

May 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

Wearing the right shoes is very important, especially running shoes, which will log hundreds of miles (if you are like me). Since my early days of running, there is no greater feeling than putting on a brand new pair of running shoes. There is [read more...]