Articles by Matt Rasmussen

About Matt Rasmussen (1447 Articles)

Matt Rasmussen lives in Keizer, Ore. with his wife and three daughters. He enjoys watching the Olympics, sampling craft beers, and all things Canada (he was born there). Matt was raised as a baseball player and officially transitioned over to running in 2010. Matt joined the Run Oregon team in October 2011, and since then he has spearheaded the blog’s efforts to cover product reviews, news about businesses related to running, and running events in the Willamette Valley.

Registration opens TODAY for The Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathons (North Bend, WA) – The perfect BQ race!

January 21, 2020 // 0 Comments

Let’s be honest – running a BQ is on all of our minds in some capacity. And if you’re anything like me, you are gonna need a few things to break right in order to get that elusive BQ. So why not set yourself up as best as you can [read more...]

Run Oregon Road Trip at the Stoller Family Estate Guest Houses

January 6, 2020 // 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 new “Make a Day of It” feature, we aim to [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 Takes Guts: A Run Oregon review of Nouri Probiotic & Omega Oil

December 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

A lot of runners out there run to become, or stay, healthy. Shoot, I tell myself that I need to run to counteract the amount of craft beer I want to sample. But on the flip side, it’s also imperative to become, or stay, healthy in order to [read more...]

To Sleep or Not to Sleep: A Run Oregon review of sleepwear from SAXX

December 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s no surprise that we spend a third of our lives in bed, yet it sort of catches me off guard every time I stop and think about it. As runners, we are so focused in our mileage, routines, and groups that it’s sometimes easy to forget [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Rogue River Half Marathon & Alyssa Watson Memorial 5k Run (Rogue River)

December 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

Southern Oregon Runners presents the Rogue River Half Marathon & 5k, which takes place on Saturday, February 8, 2019 in Rogue River, Oregon at Fleming Park. This cost friendly will be benefiting the Hidden Valley High School Cross Country [read more...]

Kegs & Legs Beers of the Week: WOWZA! Lo-Cal Hazy Pale from Deschutes Brewing

December 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

I love beer. After now having visited over 545 different breweries, it’s fair to say I have sampled a lot of beer (follow me on Untappd). From post-race pints and run club meeting locations, to beer miles and relays, running and the kegged [read more...]

Getting lost (and found) with the Tile Slim – a scatterbrained runner’s best friends

December 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

Tile recently sent us one of their newest products – the Slim. It provides a simple task – letting you know where you left your stuff – but there is some really cool technology to it. I don’t know exactly what it is, but a combo [read more...]

Last minute gift ideas – Subscription boxes for the active person in your life

December 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

**This post contains affiliate links We are getting close to the final stretch of being able to buy gifts and have them arrive in time for the holidays. In fact, the cutoff for many standard shipping dates has come and gone and you may be relegated [read more...]

Kicking the treadmill blues with Hulu

December 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

**This post contains affiliate links If you are anything like me or Tung, our Obsessed Forty-Something runner and famed master of the treadmill, the best part of running inside is the ability to watch movies or TV series while doing so. I always [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 White River Snowshoe 4k and 8k (Mt. Hood)

December 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

Since I started running, I’ve been on the lookout for unique races. I’ve done the colored runs, mud runs, glow runs, foamy runs, obstacle races, road races, and trail races – events with ALL sorts of entertainment. But am always [read more...]

Run Oregon Road Trip to South Seattle and Hotel Interurban

December 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the UA HOVR SLK EVO Perf Suede shoes

December 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

Yes, this new shoe from Under Armour has quite the abbreviated name, but the UA HOVR SLK EVO Perf Suede is a really good looking and fun option to have in your closet. Even with a complex name, it’s simply solid. It may not be a running shoe, [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...]

Keeping warm in Under Armour’s new IntelliKnit Phantom Sweater

November 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s officially here. Fall. 2019 has provided an interesting last few months for runners, with many like myself able to take to the streets and trails in short sleeves and running shorts. It’s just been that mild (and quite frankly [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the UA HOVR Infinite

November 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Under Armour HOVR Infinite is the neutral running shoe designed for everyone, and any running goal. In order to develop this shoe, UA polled the pros and asked them “what do you need in your shoes?”. They responded with, “cushion, bounce, [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: Recovery items from Momentous

November 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

Momentous was founded in Jackson Hole, Wyoming in 2016. We engineer perfect performance products. Our pursuit of perfection drove us to seek out the absolute best knowledge on nutritional supplements in order to be able to deliver products without [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week Revisited: A review of Traü Athletic Underwear (Campaign ends December 3rd!)

November 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

A few weeks ago, we highlighted a Kickstarter campaign for Traü Athletic Underwear, a multi-functional undergarment perfect for running, hitting the gym, hiking, or any other outdoor activity. Here is a description about their underwear via their [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: The Better Sweater from Patagonia

November 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

As you know, we here at Run Oregon love trying new products. In addition to finding the right gear for our training plans and lifestyle, we like to explore gear from non-traditional running companies. Sometimes, a company that has amazing hiking, [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 Preview: 2019 Eugene Holiday Half (10k and 5k too)