Matt RasmussenMatt Rasmussen lives in Keizer, Ore. with his wife and three daughters. He enjoys watching hockey, going to as many breweries (703) and wineries (239) 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.
There were Seahawks, Ducks, and Beavers. There were also Blazers and Washington State Cougars. There were even Iowa Hawkeyes, Kansas City Royals, and Pittsburgh Steelers. The 2015 SuperFan 5k, held on Saturday, January 31, brought fans of all teams out for a nice race in Mary S. Young Park in West Linn. About 140 runners took to the trails, including EVERY male Run Oregon blogger residing within a 150 mile radius of West Linn. The…
Run Oregon is fielding a 2-person team at this upcoming February’s 2015 Three Capes Relay on the beautiful Northern Oregon coast. The course consists of five legs, ranging from around 4.11 to 7.02 miles in length, and includes 2,400 feet of elevation gain. Runners will head through or right along 6 State Parks, multiple county parks, and 2 National Wildlife Refuges. And the views – oh yes, the views – will be stunning. Joe did a general preview last month and it is only…
The Stride Toward Freedom 5k in Salem started with Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, and continued with a wonderful morning for running. It was definitely a great small race organized by Willamette University’s Multicultural Affairs office.
Product: FLUX Location: Norfolk, UK Kickstarter End Date: Feb 8, 2015 Current Pledge: 3,414 of 5,000 pounds Website: retisense.com To me, one of the more underrated pieces of running equipment is a good pair of running gloves. I don’t know about you, but this scenario happens to me most cold runs and races from October-March: As we build up our pace, core temperature rises and the balance between the external cold and internal heat shifts. Heat and sweat need to…
My daughter is a cheerleader. She competes competitively and has started to travel (mostly to Portland) to participate in the sport she loves. What this means for me is a lot of pink, a lot of sassiness, and a lot of tutu’s. I manage OK with this, but a race like the 2015 Run Your Tutu Off 5k, held on February 21 in Corvallis – we can combine our two loves and bond like many…
It may be 6 months away, but the 2015 Fueled by Fine Wine Half Marathon in the Dundee Hills is one to get on your radar now! The 2015 event is scheduled for Sunday, July 12 and although things are still being worked through in regards to the course, be warned that this race WILL sell out. Each year the course prides itself on changing things up to keep it fresh, as well as feature…
The 3rd annual Wurst 5k and 10k Run is back with a new date and a new distance in 2015. The beautiful Mt. Angel race is taking place on Saturday, February 14 instead of its historical March time slot. This race goes beyond just participating in a timed distance race – it’s a kickoff for the Wurstfest, a delicious extravaganza within the amazing Mt. Angel Festhalle. Each entry will include:
One of our newest bloggers Drew hails from Redmond, OR and is a member of the Redmond Oregon Running Klub, or RORK. They appear to be fanatics for running, but still operate with that chill Central Oregon vibe. Their heralded leader, Dan Edwards, is always coming up with unique and fun runs through the week to keep things fresh. He keeps himself busy, but we have been lucky enough to catch him for a brief…
Saucony Men’s Hurricane ISO Running Shoes Run Oregon receives and tests running shoes from time to time. This post is the second of three about the Saucony Hurricane ISOFIT, which Matt has been testing. This post goes further into Matt’s first 150 miles with these shoes. Check out the initial post here. Here is a reminder of the technical details: Specifications: Men’s weight: 11.1 oz ; Women’s weight: 9.4 oz Heel-to-toe offset: 8mm Price: $150.00 ISOFIT…
Dry weather, ideal running temperatures, AND a new race course…on January 10? Now that’s quite the combination! The 2015 ORRC Y2k Half Marathon and 10k was blessed with all this greatness, and added a well-supported race and great post-race spread to kick 2015 off right. The race started and ended at Tom McCall Upper Elementary School, a very open and accommodating spot. We had the run of the cafeteria, hallways, and gymnasium to do all…
