Matt Rasmussen

To Sleep or Not to Sleep: A Run Oregon review of sleepwear from SAXX and Under Armour

January 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s no surprise that we spend a third of our lives in bed, yet it sort of catches me off guard every time I stop and think about it. As runners, we are so focused in our mileage, routines, and groups that it’s sometimes easy to forget [read more...]

Make a Day of It: Corteo by Cirque du Soleil coming to PDX in March 2019

January 19, 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 “Make a Day of It” feature, we aim to [read more...]

Ask Miles Anything – January Edition: An existential question

January 7, 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...]

2019 Hangover Run 3k by Run Wild Adventures – a daddy/daughter tradition (Salem)

January 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

For two years in a row, blue clear skies have greeted Mid-Valley runners to ring in the new year. This is perfect for racing, especially when bringing kids along. Staying true to our family tradition, my oldest daughter and I partook in the New [read more...]

Listen Up: A Run Oregon review of the Under Armour Sport Wireless React

January 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

Under Armour has recently released a couple new headphones in a partnership with JBL – the Under Armour Sport Wireless React (which is a below ear headphone) and the Sport Wireless Pivot (above ear) – that are designed with the active [read more...]

Kegs & Legs Spirits of the Week: Hard Tea and Hard Coconut Water from LQD Creative Liquids (hailing from Bend!)

December 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

I love beer, cider, and craft spirits. After now having visited over 465 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 [read more...]

How to race near Salem EVERY month in 2019 for only $280!

December 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

It’s no surprise that race fees can get a little pricey over the course of a year. That’s why runners need to know about all kinds of great events out there to offset the cost of the big boys that we all know and love. If you happen to [read more...]

Eugene Marathon grants 20 wishes during 2nd annual 12 Days of Wishes Program [Press Release]

December 26, 2018 // 0 Comments

The 2019 Eugene Marathon races is just around the corner (April 26-28) and we thought we’d relay a cool press release about some of the things they have going on around the holidays. The Eugene Marathon’s 12 Days of Wishes program granted [read more...]

Kegs & Legs Beer of the Week: Joe IPA and Trail Beer from 10 Barrel

December 23, 2018 // 0 Comments

I love beer and cider. After now having visited over 465 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 [read more...]

Beer flavored GU? The newest flavor from GU Energy Labs is Hoppy Trails

December 22, 2018 // 0 Comments

At Outdoor Retailer 2018, GU Energy Labs released a new unique flavor to be released to the masses in March 2019 and the flavor profile is something that this beer-drinking runner can get behind. Hoppy Trails is designed to be like “having [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Race for Warmth 10k & 5k (Vancouver)

December 17, 2018 // 0 Comments

Are you looking for a fun race with a great cause to start off you 2019 race season? This might be the one you should choose! The Clark Public Utilities, Race for Warmth, supports Operations Warm Heart which has provided nearly $2.4 million to over [read more...]

Kegs & Legs Cider of the Week: Two fruit forward ciders from 2 Towns Ciderhouse

December 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

I love beer and cider. After now having visited over 465 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 [read more...]

Break out of your comfort zone at the longest-running snowshoe event in the NW – the 2019 White River Snowshoe 8k/4k (Mt. Hood)

December 11, 2018 // 0 Comments

All runners have a race “bucket list”, right?! That group of events that they are planning for and desperately want to add to their list if time (and cost and training) allows. Once of those races for me is the White River Snowshoe Race [read more...]

Loosening up with the Morph Alpha collapsible foam roller by Brazyn

December 10, 2018 // 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 Beer of the Week: Christmas Ale by Anchor Brewing (San Francisco)

December 9, 2018 // 0 Comments

I love beer. After now having visited over 465 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...]

This review is nutty! How to smell Like a Man with the Sack Pack by Ballsy

December 8, 2018 // 0 Comments

Editor’s Note: This post features some interesting terminology that may seem off-putting. I’ve been sitting at the computer for the last 20 minutes trying to figure out how to start off this post. There really isn’t a way to [read more...]

Hump Day Happy Hour: Vodka Mule and Bloody Mary cans from Cutwater Spirits (NOW AVAILABLE IN OREGON!)

December 5, 2018 // 0 Comments

I love beer. After now having visited over 465 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...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Woolly Clothing Company

December 4, 2018 // 0 Comments

Woolly Clothing Co. is from right up the road here in the PNW – a Seattle based company who was started by a few individuals who were fans of Merino wool, but weren’t to thrilled with the price tag that accompanied it. [read more...]

Kegs & Legs Beers of the Week: Seasonal ales from McMenamins

December 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

I love beer. After now having visited over 465 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...]

Come make a day of it at the second season of Salem on Ice (November 29, 2018 – January 21, 2019)

December 1, 2018 // 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...]

Getting lost (and found) with the Tile Pro and Mate – a scatterbrained runner’s best friends

December 1, 2018 // 0 Comments

Tile is a tracking device that… They recently sent us their two newest products – the Pro and the Mate. Both provide a similar simple task – letting you know where you left your stuff – but there is some really cool [read more...]

Hump Day Happy Hour: Whiskey and Tequila cans from Cutwater Spirits

November 28, 2018 // 0 Comments

I love beer. After now having visited over 465 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...]

Tuning in and Tuning out in Sony’s WF-SP700N wireless headphones

November 28, 2018 // 0 Comments

It may not have as fancy a name as other fitness-specific true-wireless headphones on the market, but Sony’s WF-SP700N are a surprisingly solid pair for the running community. I have mentioned it a few times before, but I wear headphones/earbuds [read more...]

Run Oregon Stocking Stuffer: Lumberjack Candles from Old Factory Candles

November 26, 2018 // 0 Comments

At Run Oregon, we primarily write about running. However, we believe that a person should strive to have a holistic health profile and not limit themselves. Aromatherapy has historically just been something to stick my nose up at (pun definitely [read more...]

Kegs & Legs Beers of the Week: Wolf Pup Session IPA & Mango Cart Wheat from Golden Road Brewing Company (Los Angeles)

November 25, 2018 // 0 Comments

I love beer. After now having visited over 460 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 Stocking Stuffer: Soy Wax Candles from Benevolence LA

November 23, 2018 // 0 Comments

At Run Oregon, we primarily write about running. However, we believe that a person should strive to have a holistic health profile and not limit themselves. Aromatherapy has historically just been something to stick my nose up at (pun definitely [read more...]

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To Sleep or Not to Sleep: A Run Oregon review of sleepwear from SAXX and Under Armour

Make a Day of It: Corteo by Cirque du Soleil coming to PDX in March 2019

Ask Miles Anything – January Edition: An existential question

2019 Hangover Run 3k by Run Wild Adventures – a daddy/daughter tradition (Salem)

Listen Up: A Run Oregon review of the Under Armour Sport Wireless React

Kegs & Legs Spirits of the Week: Hard Tea and Hard Coconut Water from LQD Creative Liquids (hailing from Bend!)

How to race near Salem EVERY month in 2019 for only $280!

Eugene Marathon grants 20 wishes during 2nd annual 12 Days of Wishes Program [Press Release]

Kegs & Legs Beer of the Week: Joe IPA and Trail Beer from 10 Barrel

Beer flavored GU? The newest flavor from GU Energy Labs is Hoppy Trails

Race Preview: 2019 Race for Warmth 10k & 5k (Vancouver)

Kegs & Legs Cider of the Week: Two fruit forward ciders from 2 Towns Ciderhouse

Break out of your comfort zone at the longest-running snowshoe event in the NW – the 2019 White River Snowshoe 8k/4k (Mt. Hood)

Loosening up with the Morph Alpha collapsible foam roller by Brazyn

Kegs & Legs Beer of the Week: Christmas Ale by Anchor Brewing (San Francisco)

This review is nutty! How to smell Like a Man with the Sack Pack by Ballsy

Hump Day Happy Hour: Vodka Mule and Bloody Mary cans from Cutwater Spirits (NOW AVAILABLE IN OREGON!)

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Woolly Clothing Company

Kegs & Legs Beers of the Week: Seasonal ales from McMenamins

Come make a day of it at the second season of Salem on Ice (November 29, 2018 – January 21, 2019)

Getting lost (and found) with the Tile Pro and Mate – a scatterbrained runner’s best friends

Hump Day Happy Hour: Whiskey and Tequila cans from Cutwater Spirits

Tuning in and Tuning out in Sony’s WF-SP700N wireless headphones

Run Oregon Stocking Stuffer: Lumberjack Candles from Old Factory Candles

Kegs & Legs Beers of the Week: Wolf Pup Session IPA & Mango Cart Wheat from Golden Road Brewing Company (Los Angeles)

Run Oregon Stocking Stuffer: Soy Wax Candles from Benevolence LA