Articles by Matt Rasmussen

About Matt Rasmussen (1479 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.

The new Phillippines Collection graphic series from Janji

May 26, 2020 // 0 Comments

We have been reviewing and writing about Janji items for a few years now. We just love their unique take on the running world – that it’s a global connector and their items should express that. Their items are globally-inspired from the [read more...]

Looking for quiet? Check out this socially-distanced route in Polk County

May 22, 2020 // 0 Comments

Even though most of the state is starting to reopen, we here at Run Oregon believe things should be done planfully and thoughtfully. Running has always been an “allowable” activity outside, so long as distancing was taken into account. [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: Jabra Elite Active 75t headphones

May 13, 2020 // 0 Comments

It’s probably not the healthiest of habits, but I wear headphones pretty consistently throughout the day. In general, I listen to the following: Favorite live radio webstream (from the East Coast) when I wake up in the morning and go to work [read more...]

Chirp Wheel+ Bundle – on sale for $99

May 11, 2020 // 0 Comments

As a father of three, I sometimes find me in the awkward situation of sounding like my father during a “do as I say, not as I do” moment. This carries over a little outside of the parenting realm and into running on a handful of things. [read more...]

Kegs & Legs Beers of the Week: Neon Daydream Hazy IPA and two sours from Deschutes Brewing

May 10, 2020 // 0 Comments

I love beer. After now having visited over 560 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...]

Check out this new summer running gear from GORE

May 8, 2020 // 0 Comments

When I used to think of GORE, my first thoughts don’t always go to their running collection. Instead, I would think about their GORE-TEX stuff and commitment to waterproof and windproof gear that we need as outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen in the [read more...]

Check out the new mixed weather tops from GORE this Spring and Summer

May 1, 2020 // 0 Comments

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Pinpoint sunglasses from Smith Optics (with ChromaPop lenses)

April 28, 2020 // 0 Comments

It’s officially sunglasses-wearing weather here in the PNW. Maybe not everyone is like me and runs in sunglasses rain or shine, but it has definitely reached that point of the year where we are looking at some solidly long stretches of blissful [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Aerator Athletic Tee from SAXX

April 24, 2020 // 0 Comments

We have reviewed a handful of items from SAXX over the years. SAXX is generally known for it’s lower-body gear as their bread and butter is the patented ballpark pouch for…well…comfort down there. However, their wardrobe is [read more...]

Maho Shades – Reducing all shades to $95 through April and donating 2% to combat COVID-19!

April 22, 2020 // 0 Comments

I am pretty picky when it comes to my sunglasses, and have tried a few more “expensive” pairs over the years – to pretty disappointing results. Sadly, I have found that most cheap eyewear fit and feel as good as most of the pricier [read more...]

Support those who support Healthcare workers – Willy California makes great apparel and gives back

April 18, 2020 // 0 Comments

10% OF EVERY SALE WILL BE DONATED TO NO KID HUNGRY’S CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE & 3 MASKS DONATED TO HEALTHCARE WORKERS WITH EACH PURCHASE! While I have a ton of really great running apparel, I am finding out during this stay-at-home time that I am [read more...]

Quarantined in style and comfort with All Citizens apparel

April 13, 2020 // 0 Comments

My mom told me yesterday that she saw that men’s dress shorts sales were way up and dress pant sales were way down. I have a feeling that this trend (if accurate) is a direct result of the increase of distance digital interaction during COVID-19, [read more...]

Guest Post: Four Key Words for Successful Distance Racing

April 12, 2020 // 0 Comments

The following has been submitted by Run Oregon reader, Brian James Siddons – Runner, Writer, Poet. We’ve all been there on race day. Plans made, gun goes off and instantly our brain becomes a balloon let loose at the fair. Thoughts we had [read more...]

Missing racing? Don’t forget about the virtual Spring Classic Duathlon, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

April 11, 2020 // 0 Comments

Why Racing Events has been highlighted across the country for proving that “You can cancel the race but you can’t cancel the runners”! Going virtual may not sound very appealing but consider that it will give you something positive to focus [read more...]

Staying hydrated with Nathan’s SpeedView Plus insulated flask (and staying safe with their SaferRun Ripcord Siren Personal Alarm)

April 7, 2020 // 0 Comments

I don’t generally run with water. Over the past few years, I have utilized water stations as my primary source of hydration, and relegated most of my packs and belts to the back of the running closet. It’s not that they aren’t fine [read more...]

Run Around the World Camaraderie Challenge to benefit the CDC Foundation’s COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund – Starting TODAY!

April 6, 2020 // 0 Comments

Nathan Sports, Merrell, and Trail Sisters are launching a Run Around the World Camaraderie Challenge to help the fitness community stay connected and active during this time. The goal is to get people from all around the world to collaborate and [read more...]

Going the Social Distance Relay – April 5, 2020 at 8am!

April 4, 2020 // 0 Comments

I don’t know about you but I miss my friends, I miss hanging out, shooting the breeze, exercising and making plans together. Thankfully a new LIVE (but virtual) relay race, Going the Social Distance Relay has been hatched to create the closest [read more...]

Getting rid of that stank with Nathan Power Wash Performance Detergent Capsules

April 2, 2020 // 0 Comments

Even when I’m not working out multiple times per day during this COVID-19 quarantine, I end up with a lot of dirty workout clothes at the end of the day. And, not to brag, but I would be willing to bet mine are much grosser than the average [read more...]

Join the 30 day Stay Fit Virtual Challenge (GIVEAWAY!) – Starts April 3rd

March 30, 2020 // 0 Comments

Stuff is crazy right now. I know I don’t need to repeat this, as you’ve probably said it to yourself 100 times in the past few weeks, but still. I, for one, attempt to follow the news in spurts and distract myself the best I can with [read more...]

Keep your feet happy with new socks and colors from Swiftwick

March 26, 2020 // 0 Comments

The thing about socks is, you don’t always notice them unless they are bad. “Bad” has many definitions when it comes to socks, as it could mean that they itch, that they don’t wick well, or maybe there’s an annoying seam on them that could [read more...]

Run Oregon is kickin’ it in the HOKA ONE ONE Cavu 3

March 22, 2020 // 0 Comments

I asked the running shoe gods for something cushioned, light and fast and they answered with the HOKA ONE ONE Cavu. If you have ever tried a HOKA shoe, you know they are unlike any other shoe out there. I have been wearing these with greater and [read more...]

Run Oregon Road Trip to The Independence

March 21, 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...]

A novice track runners review of running spikes from Brooks

March 20, 2020 // 0 Comments

Matt: I will preface this review by stating that I have never run track before. The only spikes I have ever been familiar with are on the bottom of baseball cleats. So therefore, it may seem like an odd choice to review running track spikes. That [read more...]

Race Recap: 2020 OBS 5k at Baerlic Barley Pod

March 13, 2020 // 0 Comments

In my travels, I have been to 555 unique breweries across the country and there are now only a handful in Oregon I haven’t been to. However, while I have been to Baerlic Brewing before, their new-ish Barley Pod location was one that has eluded me, [read more...]

Looking to get out of town this Fall? Check out the inaugural Boulderthon (Boulder, CO)

March 8, 2020 // 0 Comments

We recently chatted with the Race Director of the new Boulderthon – debuting this October! What is Boulderthon? Set in the stunning foothills of the Rockies, Boulderthon™ is Boulder’s premier half and full marathons, with a first-ever [read more...]

Runcation planning – Maui 2020 edition

March 7, 2020 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon loves running – that’s no surprise. When we go on vacation, more often than not, we make running plans at the same time – turning our trip into a “runcation”. Run Oregon is headed to Maui in April and is [read more...]