Product Review – Run Oregon

Ask the Expert: Big News on the Holiday Half & Prepping for Your Relay

August 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon: What’s new with the Holiday Half? I mean, it’s almost September, which means it’s basically the holidays … Foot Traffic: The next price increase for the Holiday Half will be on August 15th, but the early bird gets [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Under Armour’s GORE-TEX Breeze shirt

August 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

One event that we desperately want to attend is Outdoor Retailer. If you don’t know about it, it’s essentially a weekend’s worth of panels from outdoor experts, activities and presentations, and a great spot to for outdoor sports [read more...]

GIVEAWAY & DISCOUNT CODE: Learn more about My Carbana for your next relay or race

August 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

We are in the final stretch for Hood to Coast, and we have teamed up with My Carbana to giveaway a cool ultra light-weight and portable My Carbana Mobile Cabana – which is perfect for your next relay or for changing after your next race. Here [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: Cola-Flavored Tailwind Nutrition

August 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

When I was training for my first marathon in 2006, there weren’t a lot of electrolyte choices. Over the years, I’ve watched the stores and races offer more and more options, and now it’s gotten a bit overwhelming. Where do you begin? [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Trailhead Adventure Shorts from Coalatree

August 5, 2019 // 0 Comments

With a name like Trailhead Adventure Shorts, you know you have an apparel item this is perfect for the outdoors. And though Coalatree is based out of my previous hometown of Salt Lake City, these shorts are ideal for the Pacific Northwest outdoor [read more...]

Run Oregon is kickin’ it in the Altra Supalante

August 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

I don’t generally wear zero-drop shoes to run. I tried a pair about 6 years ago form a random, now-defunct, shoe company. I think the shoes were actually made well, but running in them really gave me bad foot and achilles pain. Ever since then [read more...]

Check out the Sertig Longsleeve – a sun protection top from MAMMUT

August 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’m sure it’s something we all realize when the warm weather hits – we need to stay protected from the sun. As runners, we are mostly hitting the streets and trails outside, and Oregon is about as beautiful a place in the country [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Garmin Forerunner 35

July 31, 2019 // 0 Comments

My trusty Garmin Forerunner 220, a birthday gift from my wife six years ago, went totally haywire a few days ago, at first claiming that my easy running pace was around 14 min/mile, and then later changing its mind and deciding that, no, I was [read more...]

Sun Protection Items from Toad&Co

July 30, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’m sure it’s something we all realize when the warm weather hits – we need to stay protected from the sun. As runners, we are mostly hitting the streets and trails outside, and Oregon is about as beautiful a place in the country [read more...]

What RunOregon is Wearing: Reebok Floatride Run Fast

July 29, 2019 // 0 Comments

In full disclosure, I have not picked up a pair of Reebok shoes or worn them since high school, more than a few years ago. While I prefer to train in lightweight shoes that can double as racers, it is very helpful to have dedicated race shoes. I [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: Hydro Flask Journey Hydration Pack

July 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you’re probably familiar with the Oregon-based company, Hydro Flask, and their popular vacuum insulated water bottles. I personally remember receiving my own 21 ounce bottle as a Christmas present [read more...]

Check out the Sphere Long-Sleeved Crewe – a sun protection top from Icebreaker

July 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’m sure it’s something we all realize when the warm weather hits – we need to stay protected from the sun. As runners, we are mostly hitting the streets and trails outside, and Oregon is about as beautiful a place in the country [read more...]

Sun Protection Items from Patagonia

July 25, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’m sure it’s something we all realize when the warm weather hits – we need to stay protected from the sun. As runners, we are mostly hitting the streets and trails outside, and Oregon is about as beautiful a place in the country [read more...]

Stolt Commuter Backpack – A backpack for grown-ups that do stuff (Save 20% with Marathon Registration)

July 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

Stolt is “The Running Company” – a London-based company that makes backpacks with athletes in mind – athletes that need to fit in a visit to the gym or some miles on the trail into their average day; people that walk, run, or [read more...]

DUER, and DUER, and DUER-ing it well – A Run Oregon review of performance shorts from DU/ER

July 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

We have worked with DU/ER for over three years now. This clothing company was featured back in 2016 as a Kickstarter of the Week. Their A/C Pants remain in my closet to this day. We then followed up with their No Sweat Jogger, a pair of pants that [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the brand spanking new Carbon X from HOKA ONE ONE

July 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

You may have heard new about HOKA ONE ONE’s newest shoe – the Carbon X – recently. It was launched in early May with their Project Carbon X, a desire for a 100k world record and a 10x10k. In the end, Jim Walmsley set a new 50-mile [read more...]

Sun Protection Items from Outdoor Research

July 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’m sure it’s something we all realize when the warm weather hits – we need to stay protected from the sun. As runners, we are mostly hitting the streets and trails outside, and Oregon is about as beautiful a place in the country [read more...]

Finding My Grip in VJ MAXx Shoes

July 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

As an OCR (obstacle course race) enthusiast, I have struggled for years with what shoes to wear. My go-to tended to be whichever running shoes were past their prime, because I didn’t want to ruin my good shoes in the mud. I checked out what [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: KGB Running Shorts (ON SALE for 50% OFF!)

July 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

KGB brand? You might be asking what that stands for (and no it’s not Russian). It’s actually pretty catchy and fun – short for “Keep Going Bro or Keep Going Beautiful (ladies line)”. I really love this! “Keep [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: Drinkfinity Electrolyte Pods

July 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

At Run Oregon, I get to test out a lot of products. It’s rare that I go to the website and order from the company I’ve tested something from right away, but that’s exactly what I did after I tried the Drinkfinity Electrolyte Pods. As someone [read more...]

Clean Like a Man with West Skincare

July 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’m a man, therefore I stink. As a result, I am constantly on the prowl for the latest and greatest hygiene products out there that provide me the ability to not seem as gross as my body seems to like to give off. We recently came across West [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Casual and Sustainable Summer Threads from Toad & Co

June 27, 2019 // 0 Comments

Tara Jumpsuit – $110 (Kelly’s thoughts) There are some trends that I admire, but think I could never pull off. Capri pants was one, until I found a pair that actually fit my proportions. Now I love them. Jumpsuits are another – [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Feetures Socks

June 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

Erik: Let’s talk socks, yea? Let me preface this review by apologizing to Feetures in advance for not trying these out sooner. I had the pleasure of testing the ‘Elite Light Cushion Mini Crew’ in Cascade Black. First off, I never wear anything [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: FLPSDE Dual Chamber Water Bottle

June 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

Convenience is everything when you’re a busy person and even more so if you’re moving constantly. Being a personal trainer and running coach means I’m not sitting at a desk most days and I need “grab and go” options that make sense. The [read more...]

Taking a runcation with Holiday CBD

June 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

As I sit here writing this initial draft (May 29th), I am within shouting distance of a long overdue tropical trip with my wife. 2019 has been sort of a comedy of errors – mostly surrounding continuous illness in my family and lots of [read more...]

Run Oregon is kickin’ it in the HOKA ONE ONE Arkali – an approach / trail running / hiking boot hybrid

June 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

I’ve never owned a pair of “traditional” hiking boots – you know the ones featured on the cover of Cheryl Strayed’s book, “Wild”? My feet have never been inside a pair of those or anything similar. Even [read more...]