Matt RasmussenMatt Rasmussen lives in Keizer, Ore. with his wife and three daughters. He enjoys watching hockey, going to as many breweries (618) and wineries (152) as he can, and all things Canada (he was born there). Matt was raised as a baseball player and officially transitioned over to running in 2010.
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 “Make a Day of It” feature, we aim to showcase some great local non-running events and highlight where to run and how to make the most of your experience! The most recent location for our runcation series is…
After a few years of Asics-less running, I have started to ease back into some of this classic company’s catalog. The Asics GEL-CUMULUS 25 is a long standing shoe in their arsenal and as such, is pretty reliable. It’s a nice daily trainer that gets some modifications in its 25th go around – and I think it holds up. See all our reviews on Asics Here! Looks: The Asics GEL-CUMULUS 25 features a sleek and…
When I think “Merrell” I typically think shoes. Back in 1981, Merrell started out providing high quality hiking shoes and didn’t actually start apparel until 25 years later. But they seem to have carved themselves out quite a niche for the outdoor enthusiasts – including runners. Trail Running Legging I don’t often wear running tights, but the Winter and Spring of 2023 have made it a necessity. Thus, I didn’t balk at the chance to…
While you may not be super familiar with Howler Brothers, they are no stranger casual outdoor apparel game. They are rooted in activities like fishing, surfing, and water sports – making them a perfect entity for understanding the importance of protections, comfort, and flexibility. See our other Howler Brothers reviews here. Howler Brothers – based in the PDX of the South (i.e. Austin) is a stylish outdoors-focused apparel company. The designs feel laid back –…
With the Oregon coast, being a quick drive from the majority of Oregon’s population centers, and so many amazing, rivers and lakes, it’s hard to compete with our state when it comes to seafood. So when we heard about Natural Catch which is firmly embedded with tuna, we knew we had to check it out. Read all our Test Kitchen Features here! Over the past few years, my relationship with meat has changed. That’s not…
I am not a professional trail runner. Shoot – I am hardly a novice trail runner most years. I put in a cool three digits in trail running each year, but with three kids at home and a full-time non-blog job, my time to spend hours on the trails is limited. So, the phrase “Designed in Partnership with World Class Athletes” makes me feel a bit like a fraud when trying out shoes like Merrell.…
If you’re an active person, you’re not only going to need sustenance. That not only comes from eating right, but you are also likely to need supplemental drink options to replace all that you are sweating out and repair your body correctly. There are about 1000 types of electrolyte and protein powders out there and it’s getting harder and harder to figure out which one is right for you. Gnarly Sports Nutrition gets that, and…
Whether or not we want to admit it, running is a dirty sport. And I don’t just mean during trail running in February or pounding the pavement in the middle of August. Obviously cardio produces sweat (news of the century there), but even outside of that sometimes our cleanliness is the little less than desirable. When we first came across the UnWipe, it seemed like an interesting product that could do a lot of good…
While you may not be super familiar with Howler Brothers, they are no stranger casual outdoor apparel game. They are rooted in activities like fishing, surfing, and water sports – making them a perfect entity for understanding the importance of protections, comfort, and flexibility. See our other Howler Brothers reviews here. As far as style goes, it’s no surprise to learn that the company is HQ’d out of Austin. To me, their items and design…
I recently got my hands on the Adidas Ultraboost Light, and I have to say, I’m pretty impressed with them. The Ultraboost name, and accompanying style, is iconic. I haven’t ran in many Adidas shoes, so was very interested to try them out as a daily trainer. See all our reviews on Adidas Here! Looks: Unsurprisingly, the Ultraboost Light is sleek and stylish, with a modern design that really catches the eye. I particularly love…
