Articles by Matt Rasmussen

About Matt Rasmussen (1354 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.

DUER, and DUER, and DUER-ing it well – A Run Oregon review of performance shorts from DU/ER

July 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

We have worked with DU/ER for over three years now. This clothing company was featured back in 2016 as a Kickstarter of the Week. Their A/C Pants remain in my closet to this day. We then followed up with their No Sweat Jogger, a pair of pants that [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Scandia Run 10k & 5k (Junction City) – Only $20!

July 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

The fast and flat Scandia Run is back for it’s 45th (!) year this summer and there is a lot of great going on in this small town race. But being “small town” doesn’t make this small by any means, as they had over 525 runners [read more...]

An Encore and a Rebirth at the 2019 Fueled by Fine Wine Half

July 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

When 2019 started, we knew that the 10th annual Fueled by Fine Wine, was in its final year. The RD was moving on and that left many people sad to think that this “bucket list” race was going to be no more. Luckily, this final year turned [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the brand spanking new Carbon X from HOKA ONE ONE

July 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

You may have heard new about HOKA ONE ONE’s newest shoe – the Carbon X – recently. It was launched in early May with their Project Carbon X, a desire for a 100k world record and a 10x10k. In the end, Jim Walmsley set a new 50-mile [read more...]

Sun Protection Items from Outdoor Research

July 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’m sure it’s something we all realize when the warm weather hits – we need to stay protected from the sun. As runners, we are mostly hitting the streets and trails outside, and Oregon is about as beautiful a place in the country [read more...]

Turning a runcation into a #MorroBaycation

July 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon loves running – that’s no surprise. In our newest “Make a Day of It” feature, we aim to showcase some information Matt has been working through on his runcation planning to Morro Bay, California later this month. [read more...]

Kegs & Legs Partnership: Oregon Brewery Running Series & Fort George Brewing (check out the race on July 13th)

July 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

I love beer. After now having visited over 500 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...]

Continuing the tradition at the 2019 Stars & Stripes 5k in Salem

July 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

Last year, my oldest daughter and I started a new Independence Day tradition – the Stars & Stripes 5k in downtown Salem. This event also has a 10k and Military 5k, and is held in conjunction with the newly renovated Cherryfest NW – a [read more...]

Ask Miles Anything: New routes and volunteering

July 5, 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! Q. [read more...]

Race Preview: Inaugural 5k Foot Pursuit (Keizer) – Planned by an amazing Special Olympics athlete

July 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

The inaugural 5k Foot Pursuit is coming to Keizer Rapids Park (a great neglected spot for a race) this summer. The Keizer Police Department is leading the event and registration fees will go to awareness and for Special Olympics Marion County. As a [read more...]

Clean Like a Man with West Skincare

July 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’m a man, therefore I stink. As a result, I am constantly on the prowl for the latest and greatest hygiene products out there that provide me the ability to not seem as gross as my body seems to like to give off. We recently came across West [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Wy’East Howl 50K (Mt. Hood)

July 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

Surprisingly, Run Oregon has multiple ultra marathon veterans on our blogging staff. It has been years since we had even a single ultra runner writing for us, and it has been amazing and motivating to read of their escapades. I still want to get to [read more...]

Kegs & Legs Beer of the Week: Lil’ Squeezy Juicy Ale by Deschutes Brewery

June 30, 2019 // 2 Comments

I love beer. After now having visited over 510 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...]

Run Oregon Road Trip to Maui and the Fairmont Kea Lani

June 29, 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 new “Run Oregon Road Trip” feature, we aim [read more...]

Make a Day of It: Kicking off a Runcation with the Pride of Maui

June 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

Last month, I wrote a post about Planning your Maui Runcation, in which I highlighted places to stay, where to find local races, and what to do when you aren’t running. Well, we just got back from 6 blissful and relaxing (i.e. child-less) days [read more...]

A ‘Freedom Weekend’ preview of the Freedom 5k – Spend your day in Molalla!

June 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to Freedom Weekend! We have partnered with Run Oregon to reach out to all you runners looking for a running event this upcoming Independence Day. Our race was previewed earlier this week, and we talked about where your race fees are going [read more...]

A ‘Freedom Weekend’ preview of the Freedom 5k in Molalla – what to expect on race day!

June 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

A ‘Freedom Weekend’ preview of the Freedom 5k in Molalla – what your entry fee is supporting

June 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

Welcome to Freedom Weekend! We have partnered with Run Oregon to reach out to all you runners looking for a running event this upcoming Independence Day. Our race was previewed yesterday, but we wanted to highlight where your registration money is [read more...]

Taking a runcation with Holiday CBD

June 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

As I sit here writing this initial draft (May 29th), I am within shouting distance of a long overdue tropical trip with my wife. 2019 has been sort of a comedy of errors – mostly surrounding continuous illness in my family and lots of [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Portland Pride 5k

June 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

The 2019 Portland Pride 5k, held on the University of Portland campus is back for it’s second year during the university’s Alumni weekend. Come check out this cool event and course that may even find you running against some athletes of [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Ocean’s Edge 5k & 10k (Lincoln City) – an all-beach Run!

June 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

One of my favorite beach running events is the Ocean’s Edge 5k. The 2019 event is scheduled for Saturday, July 6 and is an out-and-back held entirely on the beach in Lincoln City (at the D-River Wayside- the main beach parking area in LC). In [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in the Lems Mesa

June 10, 2019 // 3 Comments

A few months ago we reviewed a pair of shoes – the Trailhead – from Lems as part of their new Mountain-to-Town series. This series is bit of a newer venture that takes the lightweight and minimalistic approach and puts into into a more [read more...]

Beer Quest! Oregon Brewery Running Series & StormBreaker (drink ‘Stormtoberfest’ at the event on June 15th!)

June 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

I love beer. After now having visited over 490 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...]

Small Race Preview: Lostine River Run 10k & 5k

June 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

When a small community, of barely over 200 people, in Eastern Oregon hosts a race that draws nearly 200 participants, you can only assume that there is something pretty special about the event. If you’re not a local but willing to make the trek, [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Salem Stars and Stripes 4th of July Run (5k & 10k)

June 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

Last year, my oldest daughter and I started a new tradition at the inaugural Salem Stars and Stripes 4th of July Run at the capitol city’s Riverfront Park. The event happens in conjunction with the revamped Cherryfest NW, a 4-day celebration [read more...]

A Run Oregon recap of the inaugural Legacy Estates Vineyards 5k (Eola Hills Vineyards)

June 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

In what is becoming a more common occurrence for me lately, I decided the night before the inaugural Legacy Estates Vineyard Run to register for the 5k. It had been one that has been on my list since it was announced late last year. I have been here [read more...]