It is almost a given fact that races start in the morning, generally at 7 or 8 am. The Silvan Ridge Twilight 5K switches things up with a 6 pm start time at the Silvan Ridge Winery, just outside of Eugene. The course is described as an out and back on a rolling road near farmlands and vineyards, so expect great views on a rural course. A unique perk of this event is that registration…
It sounds so weird to say, but Puma is just killing it in the running shoe game the last few years. What I once thought of as a soccer cleat and cool casual footwear company has come on ridiculously strong and put out some of the best shoes we have tried recently. We have recently been trying out their FAST-R Nitro Elite – a racing shoe that we are sure you will love once it…
Summer is quickly approaching, and that can mean only one thing – the Salem Summer Solstice 10k and 5k is coming back again! OK, OK – I know that isn’t probably something most people are thinking – but I know without a doubt that my three girls are. It wasn’t but just two days ago when my oldest said, “hey Dad – remember that race you do with the ice cream afterwards? That’s pretty soon…
SAYSKY may not be a running company you have heard of before, but that is starting to change a little. This Denmark-based brand has been around since 2013 and tries to bridge the gap between performance and relaxation, opting to fill a gap for those who care about running, but are less interested in the rat race of fashion. Thus, they churn out items (that often sell out quickly) with items that are extremely functional and…
Releasing today, the HOVR Machina 3 from Under Armour continues to push forward their trainer designed for speed and comfort. We have been putting a few miles in over the past few weeks and here are our initial thoughts. Read all our posts about Under Armour here! Looks: In our review of the Machina 2, we were a little ho-hum on the looks. A quote like this isn’t generally great: As for the look –…
If there was ever a running shoe company tailored with Pacific Northwest sensibilities, it may be Allbirds. Their commitment to being an earth-friendly company – from the sourcing of the materials to the recyclable packaging – and their sustainability mantra are absolutely admirable and in line with the way most of us feel. They have made a variety of shoes – from everyday sneakers to boat shoes – but their newest shoe, the Allbirds Tree…
If you are a a cyclist in addition to being a running, you are probably familiar with Pearl Izumi. They actually historically had their foot more firmly entrenched in the running sphere in the past – but within the past few years have shifted more away from this and into the two-wheeled lane. We actually still have a few pieces in our rotation from an old running apparel Pursuit line-up from quite a few years…
While always an inclusive event, the formally known Hippie Chick Half has been a race I had hoped to do one day. As most runners know, Run with Paula Events puts on great races with a great atmosphere and I had hoped to one day partake. So when the 2022 event re-branded to the Hippie Half, I took it as a sign that this was the year to check it out. The race starts and finishes at…
For me, nutrition and fueling has always been a weakness in racing and training. I tended to never take any fluid or nutrition intake during my long runs, and forget about anything short distance. For my last marathon, I knew I had to introduce fuel during my training (otherwise there would be no way of completing the marathon in the time frame I wanted) and it really made me realize what I was lacking. Now…
A few years back, Go Beyond Racing introduced a series of races that took place in and around Bend, all on trails between 4 and 7 miles, and called called the Bend Trail Series. It rocked. Since then, race organizers Todd and Renee, have expanded the series to both summer and fall, with the first event of the former one coming up on June 2nd. The races take place on Thursday evenings and are billed…
