Product Review – Run Oregon

What Run Oregon is Trying: HOKA ONE ONE Stinson ATR6 Hiking Shoes

May 24, 2020 // 0 Comments

My plan this year was to dial back on running and do more hiking, especially as the weather improves. A friend of mine bought a permit for a group hike to Mt St. Helens in August, and I thought this would be the perfect trip to set my sights on. [read more...]

Running Comfortably in Swiftwick Socks

May 21, 2020 // 0 Comments

Annette: Running socks are a pretty big deal for me. They’ve got an important job protecting my feet and keeping me comfortable and blister-free. Years ago I got a pair of Swiftwick Socks and for some reason I just didn’t love them. The [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: CamelBak Octane™ 25 Hydration Pack

May 18, 2020 // 0 Comments

Camelbak is one of those brands that has become ubiquitous – and sort of a catch-all phrase. In the same way you don’t “look something up on the internet”, you Google it. Everyone has a “CamelBak”. The brand is [read more...]

What Run Oregon is trying: ATAQ Fuel Booster shots

May 17, 2020 // 0 Comments

When I started running, it was through a slightly uncomfortable trial and error process that I learned what sustenance I could take in before and during a workout and what hit the spot after. Centered around my first marathons and the goals of [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: Jabra Elite Active 75t headphones

May 13, 2020 // 0 Comments

It’s probably not the healthiest of habits, but I wear headphones pretty consistently throughout the day. In general, I listen to the following: Favorite live radio webstream (from the East Coast) when I wake up in the morning and go to work [read more...]

Chirp Wheel+ Bundle – on sale for $99

May 11, 2020 // 0 Comments

As a father of three, I sometimes find me in the awkward situation of sounding like my father during a “do as I say, not as I do” moment. This carries over a little outside of the parenting realm and into running on a handful of things. [read more...]

Check out this new summer running gear from GORE

May 8, 2020 // 0 Comments

When I used to think of GORE, my first thoughts don’t always go to their running collection. Instead, I would think about their GORE-TEX stuff and commitment to waterproof and windproof gear that we need as outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen in the [read more...]

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month – Run Safe from the Sun

May 6, 2020 // 0 Comments

I’m here to tell you to wear sunscreen when you’re out running during the day, especially between 10a and 4p. I don’t care if you “tan easily” or have never had a bad burn … it’s those little micro-doses of [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: 361° Shoes

May 5, 2020 // 0 Comments

There’s nothing like opening up a shoebox to find a new pair of shoes staring back at you. If you run as much as I do, that happens frequently, and I love getting to try new brands and styles. I feel a bit like Cinderella getting her glass slipper [read more...]

Check out the new mixed weather tops from GORE this Spring and Summer

May 1, 2020 // 0 Comments

When I used to think of GORE, my first thoughts don’t always go to their running collection. Instead, I would think about their GORE-TEX stuff and commitment to waterproof and windproof gear that we need as outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen in the [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Pinpoint sunglasses from Smith Optics (with ChromaPop lenses)

April 28, 2020 // 0 Comments

It’s officially sunglasses-wearing weather here in the PNW. Maybe not everyone is like me and runs in sunglasses rain or shine, but it has definitely reached that point of the year where we are looking at some solidly long stretches of blissful [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Aerator Athletic Tee from SAXX

April 24, 2020 // 0 Comments

We have reviewed a handful of items from SAXX over the years. SAXX is generally known for it’s lower-body gear as their bread and butter is the patented ballpark pouch for…well…comfort down there. However, their wardrobe is [read more...]

Maho Shades – Reducing all shades to $95 through April and donating 2% to combat COVID-19!

April 22, 2020 // 0 Comments

I am pretty picky when it comes to my sunglasses, and have tried a few more “expensive” pairs over the years – to pretty disappointing results. Sadly, I have found that most cheap eyewear fit and feel as good as most of the pricier [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: CamelBak Zephyr Vest

April 20, 2020 // 0 Comments

CamelBak has been a name in hydration packs for as long as they have been around so it should come as no surprise that they have made their way into the world of running vests. It should also come as no surprise that they have done so exceptionally [read more...]

Support those who support Healthcare workers – Willy California makes great apparel and gives back

April 18, 2020 // 0 Comments

10% OF EVERY SALE WILL BE DONATED TO NO KID HUNGRY’S CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE & 3 MASKS DONATED TO HEALTHCARE WORKERS WITH EACH PURCHASE! While I have a ton of really great running apparel, I am finding out during this stay-at-home time that I am [read more...]

Rockay Socks – Supporting runners and medical workers!

April 16, 2020 // 0 Comments

Socks, despite what many would think, remain one of the most important things a runner owns. You should barely notice them at all if they are good, and you can’t fail to notice them if they are bad. If they don’t do their job correctly, a badly [read more...]

Quarantined in style and comfort with All Citizens apparel

April 13, 2020 // 0 Comments

My mom told me yesterday that she saw that men’s dress shorts sales were way up and dress pant sales were way down. I have a feeling that this trend (if accurate) is a direct result of the increase of distance digital interaction during COVID-19, [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Warm weather gear from Under Armour

April 9, 2020 // 0 Comments

It typically takes a hot day for me to run in shorts, as most chafe my thighs and ride up my “power thighs.” It’s not exactly warm here in March, but lucky for me I can wear summer gear due to COVID19 forcing me to run on the treadmill more. [read more...]

Staying hydrated with Nathan’s SpeedView Plus insulated flask (and staying safe with their SaferRun Ripcord Siren Personal Alarm)

April 7, 2020 // 0 Comments

I don’t generally run with water. Over the past few years, I have utilized water stations as my primary source of hydration, and relegated most of my packs and belts to the back of the running closet. It’s not that they aren’t fine [read more...]

Getting rid of that stank with Nathan Power Wash Performance Detergent Capsules

April 2, 2020 // 0 Comments

Even when I’m not working out multiple times per day during this COVID-19 quarantine, I end up with a lot of dirty workout clothes at the end of the day. And, not to brag, but I would be willing to bet mine are much grosser than the average [read more...]

Keep sweat out of your eyes with Treadbands

April 1, 2020 // 0 Comments

Some people wear hats. Some can pull off the 70’s-style terrycloth headband. And others just don’t know the feeling of working out and sweat not dripping in your eyes. Then there’s the “what works” factor: Headbands [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: rabbit

March 29, 2020 // 0 Comments

We all have those pieces of running apparel that are our “go to” grabs for races or long runs. If you’re like me, you’ve got options in your closet, and probably a lot of them are great choices too. But we all have our favorites, and they [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Nathan VaporHowe WaistPak

March 27, 2020 // 0 Comments

The most important piece of equipment for a runner is a good pair of shoes. For a female runner, a good sports bra comes in a very close second. And in my experience and opinion, running belt rounds out the triple threat to keep you on the roads or [read more...]

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...]

Running Smoothly and Recovering with bluerub

March 25, 2020 // 2 Comments

We’ve all been there . . . chafing, blisters, and general discomfort from rubbing seams or skin on the run. I always keep some anti-chafing products around, so I was curious to try bluerub. I was excited to see it was a plant-based product [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Running bras from Brooks

March 24, 2020 // 0 Comments

TL;DR version Dare Crossback Running Bra Pros: Super soft material, good amount of stretch to make it easy on and off, lightweight, breathable Dare Crossback Running Bra Cons: You’ve got to try it on and go for a run in it to get the right fit [read more...]