Articles by Matt Rasmussen

About Matt Rasmussen (1499 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.

Race Preview: 2020 Run for the Oaks 5k/10k (Left Coast Estate in Rickreall)

July 31, 2020 // 0 Comments

We haven’t been able to feature too many races lately, so we are happy to announce that the Run for the Oaks 5k & 10k is currently scheduled to take place on August 29th at the Left Coast Estate in Rickreall. Like everything nowadays, [read more...]

Getting on the right path: A Run Oregon review of the Sykes AT Running Short from PATH Projects

July 28, 2020 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon has been on the PATH Projects bandwagon for a few years now. In 2018 we reviewed their Hooded top and last year we reviewed their awesome gym shorts (which I still wear religiously) and baselayer. This year, we are reviewing their newly [read more...]

Run Oregon Road Trip to the Oregon Garden Resort

July 22, 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...]

Outdoors company ust is getting a brand overhaul

July 21, 2020 // 0 Comments

While we have some camping / hiking bloggers on staff, I myself am not one of those. Don’t get me wrong – I love a good hike but am able to admit that I don’t have the expertise that others have. So when we came across ust, a maker [read more...]

Looking for quiet? Check out this short trail system in Polk County

July 20, 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...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the KO-Z SNPR Low by Deckers Lab – Slipper x Sneaker x Recovery footwear

July 19, 2020 // 0 Comments

Haven’t heard of Deckers before? You’re probably not alone. But even so, you may recognize some of the names behind their creation: “Jean-Luc Diard, Global VP of Innovation for Deckers, and his team are responsible for the creation [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the new Cole Haan ZERØGRAND Overtake

July 16, 2020 // 0 Comments

Quick – name 5 running shoe companies. I’ll wait. Got them? I’m not magician or psychic, but I’m gonna go ahead and make a prediction that you didn’t select Cole Haan. In fact, you (like me initially) had no idea that [read more...]

Hard Pressed Juice? Pulp Culture makes it hard pressed not to try it out

July 13, 2020 // 0 Comments

If you read Run Oregon, you have probably noticed that we write about beer and wine a fair amount. Obviously, these are popular drinks here in Oregon and an increasing number of races are wine-themed or have beer or cider as a post-race celebratory [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Rise Like a Phoenix 4m (Eugene)

July 9, 2020 // 0 Comments

Another day, another in-person (!) race to preview! The Rise Like A Phoenix race, put on by Eclectic Edge Racing, is coming up on July 21st at Alton Baker Park in Eugene! This evening event is limited to 100 runners and will start at 6pm with a [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in the Allbirds Tree Dasher

July 9, 2020 // 0 Comments

If there was ever a running shoe tailored with Pacific Northwest sensibilities, it may be the Allbirds Tree Dasher. Their commitment to being an earth-friendly company – from the sourcing of the materials to the recyclable packaging – [read more...]

Race Preview: 2020 Haulin Aspen Trail Runs (Bend) – 20% Discount Code for our readers!

July 8, 2020 // 0 Comments

I can’t believe I am saying this, but we are officially previewing a race for the first time in…a while. Haulin Aspen, put on by Lay It Out Events, is back for its 16th year this August 8th and has excitedly has this to say: With Oregon [read more...]

Tactical, Comfortable, and a Cyclist’s dream pants – LIVSN Flex Canvas Pants

July 3, 2020 // 0 Comments

The last few weeks haven’t proven the most ideal for wearing long pants. It seemed like Summer had been dragging its feet a little bit in arriving, but the warmer temperatures have since come on consistently. Though while pants aren’t [read more...]

Funky and Functional: Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the HOKA ONE ONE Clifton Edge (releasing TODAY)

July 1, 2020 // 0 Comments

After never really putting much time in HOKA ONE ONE shoes over the bulk of my running “career”, I have found myself in a heavy HOKA kick as of the last few years. They just seem to put out the right combination of technical and [read more...]

Oregon Brewery Running Series: July 2020 QuaRUNtine Virtual Distance Challenge

June 30, 2020 // 0 Comments

With ongoing uncertainty about larger group gathering, Oregon Brewery Running Series continues to fine tune and update its month-long virtual runs. Up next is the July 2020 QuaRUNtine Virtual Distance Challenge, which will run July 1-30. If you are [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: Radio CBD

June 29, 2020 // 0 Comments

Running can be an effective way to reduce stress or anxiety. Good old fashioned fresh air and exercise can work wonders, but some runners may need additional assistance. Enter CBD, the natural and legal substance that claims to be a cure all for [read more...]

Run Oregon is patriotically kicking it in the Limited Edition Brooks Launch 7

June 25, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Brooks Launch 7’s have been around for a few months now, but now this budget-friendly shoe has a sweet looking Limited Edition look just in time for the 4th of July. But you have to act fast or you may lose your chance. We don’t [read more...]

Press Release: The 15th annual Running Event moves forward with 2020 dates

June 20, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Running Event, the premier conference and trade show in the running specialty industry that is produced by Diversified Communications, announced today it will move forward with its 2020 planned event in Austin, Texas from December 1-3, 2020. [read more...]

Run Oregon Road Trip to The Suttle Lodge

June 14, 2020 // 0 Comments

Press Release: Leadville 100,000 FT Challenge – are you up for the challenge? Starts TODAY!

June 13, 2020 // 0 Comments

Happy Friday! As I’m sure you’ve seen, the Leadville Race Series, including the Trail 100 and MTB 100 were cancelled this summer, due to COVID-19. However, the Leadville team has cooked up a new challenge for everyone to crush this [read more...]

Press Release: Outdoor Research launches face mask program with filter system

June 11, 2020 // 0 Comments

After converting its onshore manufacturing facilities over the last 60 days to address the national shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the medical and defense communities, Outdoor Research, a longtime leader in outdoor and tactical [read more...]

Press Release: Cotopaxi Produces Essential PPE Masks

June 7, 2020 // 0 Comments

Cotopaxi, Benefit Corporation and outdoors brand, has stepped up to support COVID-19 relief in not only its home state of Utah but also globally, by pivoting to create and provide essential PPE face masks. On the heels of the Governor of Utah’s [read more...]

Press Release: Run the Perfect Mile in Support of Frontline Workers – Registration through 5/31

May 29, 2020 // 0 Comments

BOSTON (May 26, 2020) – Today, a cohort of outdoor industry brands announced the Perfect Mile, a global virtual run to raise money for those helping to fight COVID-19. Inspired by the legacy of Sir Roger Bannister, the doctor-medic who ran his [read more...]

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

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...]