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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...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: rabbit

March 29, 2020 // 0 Comments

We all have those pieces of running apparel that are our “go to” grabs for races or long runs. If you’re like me, you’ve got options in your closet, and probably a lot of them are great choices too. But we all have our favorites, and they [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: COROS APEX Pro Premium Multisport GPS Watch & Performance Optimization Device

March 19, 2020 // 0 Comments

I’m not a technical mastermind. I’m a 42 year old women who still remembers when we lived without cell phones, who still loves CD’s and who writes lists with paper and ink. I also remember when I didn’t need a watch to run and I could just [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Oregon Brewery Running Series at Von Ebert Brewing

March 7, 2020 // 0 Comments

**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** It’s [read more...]

Real Time Run Coaching comes standard in the new UA HOVR Machina

February 24, 2020 // 0 Comments

Last year I reviewed Under Armour’s HOVR Infinite shoes, a comfortable shoes that syncs with a smartphone to showcase running data via Bluetooth and the MapMyRun app. They are a really nice pair of shoes that I have used not only for running, but [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Couve Clover Run 3m/7m/10m (Vancouver, WA)

February 21, 2020 // 0 Comments

**GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY OF THINGS DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE PREVIEWING THIS RACE AS IF IT IS STILL OCCURRING . WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO FOLLOW THESE RACES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR THEIR WEBSITES TO DETERMINE IF CHANGES ARE BEING MADE** If [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: Bodypeace Fitness App

February 17, 2020 // 0 Comments

I recently started a new part-time position at a chiropractic office as a stretch therapist. What that means, quite simply, is that I stretch people. I ask every one of my clients if they ever stretch at home, and 85% of them say they don’t. If [read more...]

A sports weekend trifecta at the 2020 Salem Super Shuffle 10k

February 4, 2020 // 0 Comments

According to my Facebook Memories, I cared A LOT about football 7+ years ago. While I still follow along generally with the sport, I have morphed my sporting interest outside of the pigskin and more into the running world since then. The Salem Super [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: NATHAN Quickstart 4 Liter Race Pack

February 3, 2020 // 0 Comments

Hydration vests used to be something you didn’t see on runners all the time, but these days you’ll see them attached to 5k road runners and 100 mile trail runners alike. When I started running ultra trail runs a couple of years ago, I was ready [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Attending: Being Well Speaker Series (Portland)

January 23, 2020 // 0 Comments

At Run Oregon, we know that being a runner (or any kind of athlete) is about a lot more than just your arms and legs. In fact, I would argue that it is more about your heart and mind than any other body part. That is why I am so excited about this [read more...]

An interview with ATREYU Running Company

January 4, 2020 // 0 Comments

As a 35 year old who dipped my foot into the metal music scene for a hot minute in college – I am familiar with the band Atreyu. So when I came across ATREYU Running a few weeks ago, I knew I needed to reach out and learn more. Read on for our [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Elevenate Motion Down Jacket

January 3, 2020 // 0 Comments

Everyone in the PNW knows the need to have a solid winter weather top. For most of the state, a super bulky and super-cold-tested jacket is nice, but not altogether necessary most of the time. What IS necessary is functional outerwear for [read more...]

Running Happy in the Brooks Transcend 7 (releasing Feb. 1, 2020)

January 1, 2020 // 0 Comments

The first thing I noticed when I slipped on the Brooks Transcend 7 was the cushioning. Oh my goodness, they felt comfy! The second thing that stood out to me was how easily I was able to tighten the laces. No trying to squeeze my finger under each [read more...]

Race Recap: Portland Running Co. Winter 5K Race Series – Race #1

December 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you are like me, finding motivation to run this time of year can be very difficult. There is something about the weather, that makes me want to just stay inside. That is why I signed up for the first race in the 2019-2020 Portland Running Co [read more...]

Good Running Socks Are Worth It

December 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

Balega is out with a new line of socks – the Lesedi Hidden Comfort socks, and I’m here today to tell you once again that Balega socks are (still) worth the investment. Actually, they might be even more worth the investment when you shop [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Roli Roti Bone Broth

November 30, 2019 // 0 Comments

Roli Roti was founded by Thomas Odermatt, a third-generation master butcher from Switzerland. in 2000, Odermatt moved to the United States and soon after started his own food truck. In 2015 he created his organic Butcher’s Bone Broth which [read more...]

Race Preview: First Run Eugene (New Years Eve & New Years Day) – Eugene

November 25, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s almost show time, runners! Show time? Why yes, time to get those New Year’s resolutions (or not), off to a momentous start! Eugene is blessed with a great New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day tradition, The First Run 10k [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Frozen Trail Runfest (Eugene)

November 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

A trail run is essential a hike, which is essentially a walk in the park, right? If you go into Frozen Trail Runfest with this attitude, you may find yourself sorely surprised. The event, which includes a 5k, 15k, 25k and 50k, will be the sixth and [read more...]

Women’s Wednesday Run: Let’s Run Together … Emphasis on “Together.”

November 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

So there’s this myth that you have to be at a certain fitness level to join a group run. Like, you’re expected to keep up no matter what, whether you know the route or not. And of course you should be prepared to run at least three [read more...]

Stay warm between runs in the Telluride Sherpa Hoodie from Toad & Co.

November 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

I have been impressed with Toad & Co. as for a while now. The coupling of well-made clothes with outdoor sensibilities, with a commitment to sustainability and eco-friendliness really put these guys at the top of the list. While they make items [read more...]

Race Recap: The Scary Run 2019

November 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

October is such a great month for running. The weather is beginning to get chilly and crisp. The leaves on the trees are starting to fall, and everyone is gearing up for the holidays. One of my favorite running events of the season happens near the [read more...]

Race Recap: 2019 Heroes vs. Villains Run (Salem)

November 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

Costume runs are a bit out of my comfort zone, but a few friends and I decided to try the Heroes vs Villains 5K. I didn’t have any great costume ideas, but fortunately, my friend made a trip to the Dollar Store and got us some super hero [read more...]

Run Oregon Road Trip at the beautifully renovated Wall Street Suites in Bend

November 1, 2019 // 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 “Make a Day of It” feature, we aim to [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 FootZone’s I Like Pie Run/Walk (Bend)

October 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

I really appreciate when a race knows what the people want. That’s why I appreciate the folks behind I Like Pie Run/Walk in Bend. Because yes, after a 5K or a 1.5 mile run/walk, I would like some pie. Thank you. Both distances are untimed and very [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: Traü Athletic Underwear (Campaign ends 12/3)

October 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

Details: Product: Traü Athletic Underwear Location: San Francisco, CA Funding Status: ~$12,000 of $30,000 End Date: December 3, 2019 Pledge for: ~$28+ Delivery Expectations: February 2020 I know it’s weird, but I am always on the prowl for [read more...]

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