Articles by Matt Rasmussen

About Matt Rasmussen (1635 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.

Staying Joyful on our Run Oregon Road Trip to The Gallatin Hotel in Nashville

December 5, 2021 // 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 [...]

Clean Like a Man with BRAVO SIERRA – A solid stocking stuffer option!

December 4, 2021 // 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 [...]

Ending & Kicking off the Year Right: The 2021/2022 First Run Eugene is Back!

December 3, 2021 // 0 Comments

If you are looking to end 2021 AND start 2022 on high notes, check out the First Run in Eugene, put on by Level 32 Racing. There are actaully two [...]

Strava Segment of the Week: Along the Holiday Half (10k and 5k too!)

December 2, 2021 // 0 Comments

Foot Traffic’s Holiday Half (10m, 10k, and 5k) is one of, if not THE, premier December race in Oregon. This Portland race starts and finishes at the LEED Platinum-certified Daimler [...]

Race Prepping for January 1 – January 7, 2022

December 1, 2021 // 0 Comments

Welcome to our newest preview feature, where we showcase race opportunities coming up next month. Make sure you bookmark our Race Calendar for more info: Date Race Race Company Location [...]

Take a Hike: A Run Oregon review of Scarpa Rush MidGTX

December 1, 2021 // 0 Comments

We are blessed here in Oregon. There are just so many different trails to explore across this great state – from Coastal hikes, to serious backcountry and high desert excursions [...]

Getting Back into Travelling with the Border Carry-On 40 from Gregory Packs

November 29, 2021 // 0 Comments

Now that traveling is becoming a little more comfortable, we are looking into doing a little more on this front in the upcoming year (fingers crossed). As we highlighted recently, [...]

Every PNW should have at least one flannel shirt – why not check out the Outdoor Research Feedback Flannel Shirt

November 28, 2021 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon sometimes receives products to review and was sent some styles from each to try out for the Fall season ahead. Clearly, the items of clothing featured in this [...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Royal Robbins Fall Sweaters for PNW runners

November 24, 2021 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon sometimes receives products to review and was sent some styles from each to try out for the Fall season ahead. Clearly, the items of clothing received from Royal [...]

Shhhh…here’s Run Oregon’s recap of the Secret City Half Marathon

November 24, 2021 // 0 Comments

If you have been following our Instagram, you may have seen pictures from our recent road trip to Tennessee. While it wasn’t just a runcation, we were thrilled to participate [...]