What Run Oregon is Wearing: Swiftwick MAXUS Zero Tab socks
Run Oregon was given the opportunity to try out of Swiftwick Maxus Zero compression socks. Features of the Maxus line include: Cushioned toe guard: Creates second skin fit [...]
Articles by Matt Rasmussen
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Check out the new Prefontaine documentary – “Pre’s People” – January 25th!
We all know Steve Prefontaine. My guess is that many of us have ran on Pre’s Trail in Eugene and pilgrimaged to Pre’s Rock. But what do you know about [...]
I’ll Be Back…to wearing Adidas sunglasses again
Even as a self-proclaimed minimalist runner, in a region that seems to be grey more often than sunny, a good set of eyeglasses is a necessity. Good for reducing glare, [...]
Hump Day Happy Hour Distillery of the Week: Divine Distillers in Salem
I love beer. After now having visited over 585 different breweries, it’s fair to say I have sampled a lot of beer (follow me on Untappd). From post-race pints and run [...]
I need to recover from 2020 – so I’ve been trying out the RECOVER Fleece Graphic Hoodie from Under Armour
Under Armour has been working on “recovery items” for a while now. We have reviewed a few items from their athlete recovery sleepwear line a few years ago. [...]
Small (FREE) Race Preview: 2021 Perpetua Fat Ass 50k | 30k | 20k | 9-miler (Yachats)
A race with the words “fat ass” in the title is probably very appropriate to have shortly after the holiday season. I know that November and December are two [...]
Hydragun – Massage Therapy At Your Fingertips
Most of us deal with sore muscles, due to the pounding they take from running, and find ourselves in need of a massage therapist from time to time. Perhaps you [...]
The Oregon Garden Resort (and Christmas in the Garden) are the perfect spot for a safe runcation this holiday season
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 [...]
What Run Oregon is Wearing: Patagonia Thermal Airshed Jacket
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 [...]
Stocking Stuffers: Masks, masks, and more masks (and a GIVEAWAY!)
How many masks do you have? I would venture to guess that over the past 10 months or so, most of us have gone from zero to more than a [...]