Articles by Matt Rasmussen

About Matt Rasmussen (1464 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.

Keep your feet happy with new socks and colors from Swiftwick

March 26, 2020 // 0 Comments

The thing about socks is, you don’t always notice them unless they are bad. “Bad” has many definitions when it comes to socks, as it could mean that they itch, that they don’t wick well, or maybe there’s an annoying seam on them that could [read more...]

Run Oregon is kickin’ it in the HOKA ONE ONE Cavu 3

March 22, 2020 // 0 Comments

I asked the running shoe gods for something cushioned, light and fast and they answered with the HOKA ONE ONE Cavu. If you have ever tried a HOKA shoe, you know they are unlike any other shoe out there. I have been wearing these with greater and [read more...]

Run Oregon Road Trip to The Independence

March 21, 2020 // 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...]

A novice track runners review of running spikes from Brooks

March 20, 2020 // 0 Comments

Matt: I will preface this review by stating that I have never run track before. The only spikes I have ever been familiar with are on the bottom of baseball cleats. So therefore, it may seem like an odd choice to review running track spikes. That [read more...]

Race Recap: 2020 OBS 5k at Baerlic Barley Pod

March 13, 2020 // 0 Comments

In my travels, I have been to 555 unique breweries across the country and there are now only a handful in Oregon I haven’t been to. However, while I have been to Baerlic Brewing before, their new-ish Barley Pod location was one that has eluded me, [read more...]

Looking to get out of town this Fall? Check out the inaugural Boulderthon (Boulder, CO)

March 8, 2020 // 0 Comments

We recently chatted with the Race Director of the new Boulderthon – debuting this October! What is Boulderthon? Set in the stunning foothills of the Rockies, Boulderthon™ is Boulder’s premier half and full marathons, with a first-ever [read more...]

Runcation planning – Maui 2020 edition

March 7, 2020 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon loves running – that’s no surprise. When we go on vacation, more often than not, we make running plans at the same time – turning our trip into a “runcation”. Run Oregon is headed to Maui in April and is [read more...]

Kate’s Real Food snack bites and bars are organic, gluten-free, and delicious

March 1, 2020 // 0 Comments

I’m a snacker. While I mostly pride myself on trying to put good food in my system, I am constantly running around between meetings both in town and on the road. When I am in a rush, having something handy to keep me energized and, more [read more...]

Going Buck Wild at the 2020 Buck Mountain Mudslinger Trail Run

February 28, 2020 // 0 Comments

It’s been a while since I last ran the Buck Mountain Mudslinger 6.5 mile trail run. Last fall I did a 20 mile run up near Shellberg Falls and came across a sign on the trails referencing Buck Mountain – and it jogged my memory that I [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2020 Prineville Paddy Pint Run

February 24, 2020 // 0 Comments

If you happen to be in Central Oregon on St. Patrick’s Day weekend and looking for something fun to do, look no further than the 7th annual Prineville Paddy Pint Run. Held at the perfect time of 3pm on a Sunday evening, this is the perfect [read more...]

Real Time Run Coaching comes standard in the new UA HOVR Machina

February 24, 2020 // 0 Comments

Last year I reviewed Under Armour’s HOVR Infinite shoes, a comfortable shoes that syncs with a smartphone to showcase running data via Bluetooth and the MapMyRun app. They are a really nice pair of shoes that I have used not only for running, but [read more...]

2 days – 4 medals at the 2020 Michelob ULTRA Tacoma City Marathon

February 22, 2020 // 0 Comments

I am going to guess that many of us have run in some of Oregon’s name-recognition races – Shamrock Run, Portland Marathon, and Eugene Marathon. It’s always amazing to see the diversity of people coming to our great state to [read more...]

2020 Oregon State Penitentiary race dates are released and open for registration!

February 21, 2020 // 2 Comments

The 2020 Oregon State Penitentiary runs (10k & 5k) are back again on some Fridays starting next month, 3/6/20 4/24/20 5/1/20 6/12/20 7/17/20 8/21/20 9/4/20 (Half) If you have yet to experience one of these events, it’s not hyperbolic to [read more...]

Kicking off the 2020 Brewery Running Series at Level Beer

February 18, 2020 // 0 Comments

I love Oregon Brewery Running Series events. I have been to a handful over the years and it’s always a pleasant surprised just how fun, entertaining, and well-put together an untimed 5k can be. However, as a Salem-based runner with three kids [read more...]

An epic day of trail running at the 2020 Run, Love, Run 15k (Newport)

February 13, 2020 // 0 Comments

After a few years of missing out, I finally had the opportunity to take on Ardor Adventures‘ Run, Love, Run 15k/30k event in Newport this past weekend. Pictures from previous year’s races, coupled with a new location to experience, made [read more...]

Revisiting my favorite slippers from Bill Ringa (DISCOUNT CODE)

February 10, 2020 // 0 Comments

We first came across Bill Ringa, a Dutch company, back in 2016 when we showcased them in one of our Kickstarter of the Week feature. In 2017, we reviewed a pair of slippers and couldn’t believe how much we liked them. Bill Ringa continues to [read more...]

A sports weekend trifecta at the 2020 Salem Super Shuffle 10k

February 4, 2020 // 0 Comments

According to my Facebook Memories, I cared A LOT about football 7+ years ago. While I still follow along generally with the sport, I have morphed my sporting interest outside of the pigskin and more into the running world since then. The Salem Super [read more...]

Registration opens TODAY for The Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathons (North Bend, WA) – The perfect BQ race!

January 21, 2020 // 0 Comments

Let’s be honest – running a BQ is on all of our minds in some capacity. And if you’re anything like me, you are gonna need a few things to break right in order to get that elusive BQ. So why not set yourself up as best as you can [read more...]

Run Oregon Road Trip at the Stoller Family Estate Guest Houses

January 6, 2020 // 0 Comments

An interview with ATREYU Running Company

January 4, 2020 // 0 Comments

As a 35 year old who dipped my foot into the metal music scene for a hot minute in college – I am familiar with the band Atreyu. So when I came across ATREYU Running a few weeks ago, I knew I needed to reach out and learn more. Read on for our [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Elevenate Motion Down Jacket

January 3, 2020 // 0 Comments

Everyone in the PNW knows the need to have a solid winter weather top. For most of the state, a super bulky and super-cold-tested jacket is nice, but not altogether necessary most of the time. What IS necessary is functional outerwear for [read more...]

Running Takes Guts: A Run Oregon review of Nouri Probiotic & Omega Oil

December 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

A lot of runners out there run to become, or stay, healthy. Shoot, I tell myself that I need to run to counteract the amount of craft beer I want to sample. But on the flip side, it’s also imperative to become, or stay, healthy in order to [read more...]

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

December 24, 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...]

Race Preview: 2020 Rogue River Half Marathon & Alyssa Watson Memorial 5k Run (Rogue River)

December 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

Southern Oregon Runners presents the Rogue River Half Marathon & 5k, which takes place on Saturday, February 8, 2019 in Rogue River, Oregon at Fleming Park. This cost friendly will be benefiting the Hidden Valley High School Cross Country [read more...]

Kegs & Legs Beers of the Week: WOWZA! Lo-Cal Hazy Pale from Deschutes Brewing

December 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

I love beer. After now having visited over 545 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...]

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

December 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

Tile recently sent us one of their newest products – the Slim. It provides a simple task – letting you know where you left your stuff – but there is some really cool technology to it. I don’t know exactly what it is, but a combo [read more...]