Articles by Matt Rasmussen

About Matt Rasmussen (1317 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.

Registration for the 2019 Rose City Relay closes on May 31!

May 25, 2019 // 0 Comments

There is not time to race if you haven’t registered for Terrapin Events’ Rose City Relay on Saturday, June 29th. This event is new-ish to the one-day relay scene, but it is sure action packed! There are two options – a 68 mile [read more...]

Race Preview: Inaugural Lift for the 22 5k (Dallas, OR)

May 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

My guess is that most people haven’t spent much time running in Dallas. I live 20 minutes away and I don’t think I have actually ever ran there. The Lift for the 22 is a new 5k that will showcase this small town and benefit a great cause [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Jennifer’s Catching Slough Classic (Coos Bay)

May 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you’re looking for a small race in Southern Oregon, the Jennifer’s Catching Slough Classic in Coos Bay may be just the thing for you. This race takes place on Saturday, June 8th, and should be a low-key and smaller race (sometimes [read more...]

Kegs & Legs Beers of the Week: Humm Zinger collaboration by Deschutes Brewery & humm Kombucha

May 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

I love beer. After now having visited over 495 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...]

I ain’t trippin’ – the Day Tripper Duffle Bag is pretty awesome

May 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s been a few years since I have updated my gym bag game. This hasn’t historically been an issue, as I generally just used my old one to get my running clothes too and from work each day. With my recent foray into adding weightlifting [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2019 Portland Parks & Recreation 5K Series – Westmoreland Park on June 9

May 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

The next race in the Portland Parks & Recreations awesome 5k Series is taking place at Westmoreland Park – a long and narrow park that you may be familiar with as where the Oregon Dairy Association holds the milk carton boat races. If that [read more...]

Make a Night of It at the Summer Gods Tour 2019 featuring Third Eye Blind, Jimmy Eat World, and Ra Ra Riot!

May 18, 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 [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Oregon Dunes Triathlon & Duathlon (Dunes City)

May 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

Hosted by Best in the West Events, the 2019 Oregon Dunes Triathlon & Duathlon is on Saturday, June 8, 2019. The clean, clear, shallow waters of Woahink Lake warm up quickly and make for a great, early season, open water swim. Woahink Lake is one [read more...]

Running is for everyone!

May 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

This guest post was submitted by Nicole Silverman from Fact Oregon! Your heart beating so loudly you can feel it through your whole body… welcomed sweat dripping down your face as testimony to another foot in front of the other… the [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Run for the Hills 30k/8k/2 mile (Corvallis)

May 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

Ah, hills. The bane of most runners, both experienced and new, on any given day. But if you love the challenge of running through the scenic wilderness conquering hills on some amazing trails, this is the perfect race for you! Run for the Hills is [read more...]

(Barrels &) Kegs & Legs Wine of the Week: Canned Oregon – a line from Stoller Estate

May 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

While I am a beer drinker at heart, 2019 has found me taking some time away from that beverage and slowly delving into wine. In fact, I took this past January off from beer completely and sort of immersed myself in the bounty of the Willamette [read more...]

Clean Like a Man with Hardworking Gentleman

May 10, 2019 // 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 not seem as gross as my body seems to like to give off. We recently came across [read more...]

Finishing on the Fifty: A Run Oregon recap of the 2019 Eugene Half Marathon

May 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

I mentioned in my recap of the Vernonia Half that it had been a while since I had participated in a half (10 months in fact). So after a successful (for me) showing at that event, I decided that I wanted to tackle the new Eugene Half Marathon. I [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: 2-in-1 Shorts from BN3TH

May 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

We recently showcased BN3TH, a company that specializes in men’s underwear. However, they are not all boxers and briefs, but also have a pretty solid clothing line complete with some tops and bottoms that fitness and running enthusiasts [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Huckleberry Half (Welches)

May 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Huckleberry Half might just be one of the most scenic and visually stunning runs in the Pacific Northwest. Outside of the city? Yes. Crossing rivers? Yes. Running through a National Forest? Yes. Views of Mt. Hood as you drive? Yes. Let me [read more...]

Ask Miles Anything: Trail courtesy, group runs, and a first 5k!

May 6, 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 [read more...]

Kegs & Legs Beers of the Week: More new cans from Worthy Brewing

May 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

I love beer. After now having visited over 490 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 Road Trip: Planning a runcation in Maui

May 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon loves running – that’s no surprise. In our newest “Make a Day of It” feature, we aim to showcase some information Matt has been working through on his runcation planning to Maui early next month. First the running: [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Willamette Valley Marathon/Half/10k (Salem)

May 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

If there is a race I am best fit to preview, it would be the Willamette Valley Marathon in Salem, a second year event coming back to the Capitol City. You see, I work right downtown near the capitol building and consistently (i.e. 4-5 days/week) run [read more...]

Clean Like a Man with Art of Sport

May 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

Dress Like a Man: Underwear 9.0 – featuring BN3TH

April 29, 2019 // 0 Comments

Those of you who have been reading this blog for a while, know that I have a little bit of a “thing” for men’s underwear. In fact, there was a time where I was reviewing men’s underwear on a monthly (or even bi-weekly) basis [read more...]

Kegs & Legs Beers of the Week: Twilight Summer Ale & Botanic Ale by Deschutes Brewery

April 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

To Sleep or Not to Sleep: A Run Oregon review of the Squirrel Pillow

April 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

We’ve mentioned it a few times before, but a number that often catches me off guard is just how much time we spend in bed. Though we trudge along through daylight hours at work, on runs, and sampling all the craft beers that are out there [read more...]

Articles by Matt Rasmussen

About Matt Rasmussen (1317 Articles)

Registration for the 2019 Rose City Relay closes on May 31!

Race Preview: Inaugural Lift for the 22 5k (Dallas, OR)

Small Race Preview: 2019 Jennifer’s Catching Slough Classic (Coos Bay)

Kegs & Legs Beers of the Week: Humm Zinger collaboration by Deschutes Brewery & humm Kombucha

I ain’t trippin’ – the Day Tripper Duffle Bag is pretty awesome

Small Race Preview: 2019 Portland Parks & Recreation 5K Series – Westmoreland Park on June 9

Make a Night of It at the Summer Gods Tour 2019 featuring Third Eye Blind, Jimmy Eat World, and Ra Ra Riot!

Race Preview: 2019 Oregon Dunes Triathlon & Duathlon (Dunes City)

Running is for everyone!

Race Preview: 2019 Run for the Hills 30k/8k/2 mile (Corvallis)

(Barrels &) Kegs & Legs Wine of the Week: Canned Oregon – a line from Stoller Estate

Clean Like a Man with Hardworking Gentleman

Finishing on the Fifty: A Run Oregon recap of the 2019 Eugene Half Marathon

What Run Oregon is Wearing: 2-in-1 Shorts from BN3TH

Race Preview: 2019 Huckleberry Half (Welches)

Kegs & Legs Beers of the Week: More new cans from Worthy Brewing

Run Oregon Road Trip: Planning a runcation in Maui

Race Preview: 2019 Willamette Valley Marathon/Half/10k (Salem)

Clean Like a Man with Art of Sport

Dress Like a Man: Underwear 9.0 – featuring BN3TH

Kegs & Legs Beers of the Week: Twilight Summer Ale & Botanic Ale by Deschutes Brewery

To Sleep or Not to Sleep: A Run Oregon review of the Squirrel Pillow

Knocking another one off the ‘Bucket List’: A recap of the 2019 Vernonia Half Marathon

Getting ready for a runcation with Bluffworks travel clothes

CBD items from Floyd’s of Leadville – A novice and an expert’s review