Matt Rasmussen

Race Recap: Oregon Brewery Running Series 5k at Von Ebert Brewing (3.16.19)

March 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

What a difference a month makes. The kickoff to the 2019 Oregon Brewery Running Series event was supposed to have happened in early February at Von Ebert Brewing in The Pearl. However, as we all know, the Snowpocalypse arrived and the race needed to [read more...]

Kegs & Legs Beers of the Week: Unique IPA’s by Hopworks Urban Brewery

March 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

I love beer. After now having visited over 380 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...]

Race Preview: 2019 River 2 Ridge Relay (Salem to Silverton) + a NEW Run 4 Silver 10k at Silver Falls State Park!

March 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

One of the relays that has become a family staple in the past few years is the River 2 Ridge Relay, now entering it’s third year. This race is a both a unique take on a relay AND a unique take on a triathlon, as it involves river navigation [read more...]

Strava is giving its users the finger…

March 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

I have been a loyal Strava user for the past few years now. Given my often frequent travel to new locations across the state and country, it was nice to pull up the segment explorer and see where I could find some solid routes. Even here at Run [read more...]

Kegs & Legs Beer of the Week: Red Chair NWPA by Deschutes Brewery (and a packaging refresh!)

March 10, 2019 // 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...]

Ask Miles Anything: Marching along in running season

March 4, 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 Beer of the Week: Baykeeper IPA by Anchor Brewing (San Francisco)

March 3, 2019 // 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...]

Run Fast Lounge Hard – rabbit’s foray into comfy loungewear

February 25, 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...]

Kegs & Legs Partnership: StormBreaker Brewing & Oregon Brewery Running Series & on March 2nd in St. Johns

February 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

I love beer. After now having visited over 480 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...]

Listen Up: A Run Oregon review of the Under Armour True Wireless Flash

February 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

Under Armour is stepping up in the headphone game with their recent partnership with audio heavy hitter JBL. We recently tried out some of their wireless headphones (yet the buds still connected to each other via cable) and now are checking out [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Biting into Brooklyn Biltong

February 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

While I often seek out ways to have a more plant-based diet, I still have a primal urge for meat every once in a while. I can’t remember the last time I had a steak, but I do enjoy myself some beef jerky from time to time. I find it a nice [read more...]

Kegs & Legs Partnership: Hopworks Brewpub & Oregon Brewery Running Series & (check out the Playcation at race on February 23rd!)

February 18, 2019 // 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...]

Race Preview & DISCOUNT CODE for the 2019 Me.She.We Half Marathon/10k/Team Relay (Wilsonville)

February 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

Looking for a women’s focused run that is more focused on encouraging and supporting you, along with all the other women around you? Want to smile while you run and then, when it’s needed, have other women around you encouraging you to keep [read more...]

Kegs & Legs Partnership: Laurelwood Brew Pub & Oregon Brewery Running Series & (check out the race on February 16th!)

February 10, 2019 // 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...]

Training Tips and Advice for Portland Shamrock Runners

February 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

This post is written by Mark Hadley, one of the top online running coaches with RunDoyen. Thousands of people across the state and region have begun their training for Shamrock Run on St. Patty’s Day — March 17th. (If you want to get in on [read more...]

Drink beer and look good doing it with the Shirts on Tap subscription box (Get your first box for only $5!)

February 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

When I last posted about Shirts on Tap last year, I highlighted that I had been to almost 380 unique breweries. Since then, we have continued doing posts for our Kegs and Legs feature that showcase some of the country’s best beers, and I am [read more...]

Ask Miles Anything: Being in love with Mrs. Squatch and sales

February 4, 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 Partnership: Von Ebert Brewing & Oregon Brewery Running Series & (check out the race on February 9th!)

February 3, 2019 // 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...]

Make a Day of It at the 2019 Salem Winter Brewfest (January 31 – February 2)

January 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

For someone who writes a beer-themed feature on a blog, taking the month of January off from drinking beer was a hard decision. But as February slowly creeps forward, I wanted to find something to celebrate. The 5th annual Salem Winter Brewfest, [read more...]

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...]

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Race Recap: Oregon Brewery Running Series 5k at Von Ebert Brewing (3.16.19)

Kegs & Legs Beers of the Week: Unique IPA’s by Hopworks Urban Brewery

Race Preview: 2019 River 2 Ridge Relay (Salem to Silverton) + a NEW Run 4 Silver 10k at Silver Falls State Park!

Strava is giving its users the finger…

Kegs & Legs Beer of the Week: Red Chair NWPA by Deschutes Brewery (and a packaging refresh!)

Ask Miles Anything: Marching along in running season

Kegs & Legs Beer of the Week: Baykeeper IPA by Anchor Brewing (San Francisco)

Run Fast Lounge Hard – rabbit’s foray into comfy loungewear

Kegs & Legs Partnership: StormBreaker Brewing & Oregon Brewery Running Series & on March 2nd in St. Johns

Listen Up: A Run Oregon review of the Under Armour True Wireless Flash

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Biting into Brooklyn Biltong

Kegs & Legs Partnership: Hopworks Brewpub & Oregon Brewery Running Series & (check out the Playcation at race on February 23rd!)

Race Preview & DISCOUNT CODE for the 2019 Me.She.We Half Marathon/10k/Team Relay (Wilsonville)

Kegs & Legs Partnership: Laurelwood Brew Pub & Oregon Brewery Running Series & (check out the race on February 16th!)

Training Tips and Advice for Portland Shamrock Runners

Drink beer and look good doing it with the Shirts on Tap subscription box (Get your first box for only $5!)

Ask Miles Anything: Being in love with Mrs. Squatch and sales

Kegs & Legs Partnership: Von Ebert Brewing & Oregon Brewery Running Series & (check out the race on February 9th!)

Make a Day of It at the 2019 Salem Winter Brewfest (January 31 – February 2)

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!