Articles by Matt Rasmussen

About Matt Rasmussen (1296 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.

Race Preview: Bald Peak Half Marathon

February 24, 2014 // 0 Comments

There is a race out there that has been calling my name for the past few years, yet still strikes a little bit of fear in my heart. I am determined to tackle this race – the Bald Peak Half Marathon in 2014. For a variety of reasons, I have [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: Glowfaster Smart Jacket

February 23, 2014 // 0 Comments

Name: Glowfaster Smart Jacket Location: Southampton, UK Link: Kickstarter Website: Glowfaster.com Kickstarter End Date: March 17 Current Pledge: £2,500 of £35,000 [read more...]

Race Preview: St. Patrick’s Day Run for the Law 10k/5k in Grants Pass

February 21, 2014 // 1 Comment

Grants Pass is one of my favorite places to run. I have to head this way every few months for work, and have come to love some of the lesser known trails and parks to run in. I wish I had the opportunity to come down more often, and maybe one of [read more...]

Race Preview: iRun For Kids 10m & 5k in Albany

February 20, 2014 // 0 Comments

Last year, almost 500 runners hit the streets in Albany for a lesser known, but increasingly popular race. The 2014 iRun For Kids 10-miler and 5k is back again on March 15, 2014. This race benefits the Albany Public Schools Foundation and the [read more...]

Where in the World is Run Oregon?

February 20, 2014 // 1 Comment

This is one of my favorite spots in Oregon and a route I have never ran before. Guesses? – [read more...]

Race Preview: Spring for Kids 10k/5k/2k in Corvallis

February 19, 2014 // 0 Comments

As I sit here starting out the window at the rain pouring down, I can’t help but think of Spring. Sure, the precipitation here in Oregon doesn’t really leave (ever), but there is just something about that changing of the seasons and [read more...]

Race Recap: Heartbreaker Half Marathon – no hearts broken

February 19, 2014 // 4 Comments

When I woke up at 530a, it was partially due to my realization that I had an hour+ to drive for the 4th Annual Heartbreaker Half Marathon up at Hillsboro’s Liberty High School. The other reason I was up at 530a was due to the pitter-patter of [read more...]

Small Race preview: Run to DC 3k/5k in Albany

February 17, 2014 // 0 Comments

For the past few years, the 8th grade class at Calapooia Middle School in Albany has been travelling to Washington [read more...]

Run Oregon Tunes: 2014 January Playlist

February 16, 2014 // 3 Comments

January is always a hard month for good new music in my opinion. People are still suffering from the post-holiday lull and executives in the music industry feel album sales will be slow as a result. I, however, have been pleasantly surprised by the [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: Flyfit

February 16, 2014 // 0 Comments

Name: Flyfit Location: San Francisco, CA Link: Kickstarter Website: http://www.myflyfit.com/ Kickstarter End Date: March 24 Current Pledge: $33,284 of [read more...]

Shamrock Race Day tips: parking, public transit, and not losing your friends

February 14, 2014 // 1 Comment

This was posted originally at Run Oregon’s old home on OregonLive.com on March 11, 2011. Information has been migrated over here to the new Run Oregon blog and updated as necessary! On March 16th, 35,000 runners and walkers will meet up at [read more...]

Run Oregon Bloggers: Our Snowmageddon 2014 Runs

February 10, 2014 // 2 Comments

On the first weekend of February 2014, Oregon received a downpour of snow. Some Run Oregon bloggers braved the elements and put in some slippery and cold miles. Here are our stories. What are [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: TRIMR Water + Shaker Bottle

February 9, 2014 // 0 Comments

Name: TRIMR Water + Shaker Bottle Location: Salt Lake City, UT Link: Kickstarter Website: trimrlife.com Kickstarter End Date: February 21 Current Pledge: $15,953 of [read more...]

The Super-fantastic Bowl XLVII 2014 Zena Road Runs recap

February 8, 2014 // 2 Comments

Football season is over. Here’s a final little recap from the Zena Road Runs 15k, held on the morning of the Super Bowl [read more...]

Registration is open for Gallagher Fitness Women’s Beginning Running / Walking Clinic

February 5, 2014 // 0 Comments

Since 1998, Gallagher Fitness in Salem has been putting on their Women’s Beginning Running and Walking Clinic. This 12-week clinic is simple and straight forward and designed specifically for those who may be interested in getting more into [read more...]

Race Preview: 2014 Michael DeRobertis Memorial Couples Classic 5k in Eugene

February 4, 2014 // 0 Comments

Out of the wake of tragedy comes honor. The 37th running of Eugene’s Couple’s Classic has been rebranded as the Michael DeRobertis Memorial Couple’s Classic 5k following the North Eugene High School cross-country coach’s [read more...]

Small Race preview : Longview HEART and Sole 5k/10k Run in Longview, WA

February 3, 2014 // 0 Comments

We here at Run Oregon believe that all races, both big and small, deserve some love and recognition. Each Monday, we are going to attempt to do a short preview for an small, uncoming race that following weekend. First in our series is the Heart and [read more...]

Run Oregon Tunes: Matt’s “Running” Playlist

February 2, 2014 // 0 Comments

For those of you who know me, or may come to know me, one of my features that is well-known is the fact that I have headphones in. This is pretty much all the time, except for when I am just hanging out with my wife and kids. I do have a few [read more...]

Race Preview: 2014 Wurst 5k Run in Mt. Angel

February 2, 2014 // 0 Comments

I didn’t run a whole lot of 5k’s last year, but one that I attended (and really enjoyed) was the Wurst 5k Run in Mt. Angel. It is back for it’s second year on Saturday, March 1. This race is more than just a race – it’s [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: The Wool Runners

February 2, 2014 // 0 Comments

Name: The Wool Runners Location: Wellington, New Zealand Link: Kickstarter Website: www.3over7.com Kickstarter End Date: 2/27/14 Current Pledge: $64,466 of $30,000 (will be [read more...]

Product Review: Soleus Ultra Sole running watch

January 30, 2014 // 0 Comments

I run with Nike+ to log my miles. It’s not my 100% favorite, but I have logged all my miles on their app, leaving me with no thoughts of starting over with a new tracking app or product. The new(ish) hotness in run tracking is the GPS watch. [read more...]

Where in the World is Run Oregon?

January 29, 2014 // 0 Comments

Can you guess where Run Oregon hit the pavement this afternoon? This blog pressed using [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: MyFitDog – The Best Fit Friend

January 27, 2014 // 0 Comments

Daisy is our Golden Retriever. While it seems that her first loves are cuddling and shedding, she loves being outdoors. She is a great camping pup and even packs her own gear! She also loves getting out there and hitting the streets and trails with [read more...]

Shoe Review: On Cloudsurfer – The specifics

January 26, 2014 // 3 Comments

Run Oregon receives and tests running shoes from time to time. This initial post about the On Cloudsurfers, which Matt has been testing, is outlined to provide some background information about the company and the shoes they [read more...]

Race Recap: Cascade Half Marathon – A recommittment to running

January 24, 2014 // 3 Comments

The 15th Annual Cascade Half Marathon was not just another half marathon. It was a rebirth of sorts – a recommitment to running in the new year. I made some loft goals for my running life in 2014 which will provide a physical and mental [read more...]

Race Preview: 2014 Buck Mountain Mudslinger Trail Run in Silverton

January 23, 2014 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon is typically represented at most, if not all, races by Run Wild Adventures. However, Amber will be competing in her first – and she picked a [read more...]