Product Review

What Run Oregon is Trying: Voke Superfood

August 3, 2020 // 0 Comments

Your mood is kind of a big deal. Getting each day started on the right foot (or the left) can sometimes be a challenge. As runners, much of our positivity often comes from the plans we make regarding a run, a race, connecting with friends, or even [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It In Under Armour HOVR Phantom 2

August 1, 2020 // 0 Comments

There are many corners a runner can cut when it comes to workout gear.. cheaper shirts, uglier shorts, and maybe even some inexpensive accessories. But not the shoes. Never the shoes. And with so many options available, so many choices in not only [read more...]

Getting on the right path: A Run Oregon review of the Sykes AT Running Short from PATH Projects

July 28, 2020 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon has been on the PATH Projects bandwagon for a few years now. In 2018 we reviewed their Hooded top and last year we reviewed their awesome gym shorts (which I still wear religiously) and baselayer. This year, we are reviewing their newly [read more...]

No If’s, And’s, or But(t)s about it – the TP Kit is pretty great

July 27, 2020 // 0 Comments

Summer is officially here. I know, I don’t know how it happened either but there’s no denying it and if you’re itching for an adventure like I was, plan it, do it, go! Even though it’s been a wild year so far, I was lucky [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It In Deckers

July 26, 2020 // 0 Comments

W KO-Z Sport Low Wedge Read up about Deckers and their Deckers Lab in our previous post. At first glance, the shoes from Deckers Lab are a bit odd. The shoes have a larger than usual wedge and a unique look about them. However, once I put the shoes [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: CTM Band Mobility Floss and Recovery Tool

July 23, 2020 // 0 Comments

“Recovery.” This is a word I’ve used for most of my adult life, especially in coaching others. But honestly I’ve always done a really bad job of actually embracing recovery myself because I never allowed enough time for it. After I turned [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the KO-Z SNPR Low by Deckers Lab – Slipper x Sneaker x Recovery footwear

July 19, 2020 // 0 Comments

Haven’t heard of Deckers before? You’re probably not alone. But even so, you may recognize some of the names behind their creation: “Jean-Luc Diard, Global VP of Innovation for Deckers, and his team are responsible for the creation [read more...]

How PRC is doing social distancing

July 18, 2020 // 0 Comments

I have been running fairly consistently this year, and last week was ready to buy another new pair of shoes to add into the rotation. I have been a solid Brooks Adrenaline women’s size 8.5 for the past … 10 years? … so I knew I [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Swiftwick Socks

July 17, 2020 // 0 Comments

Nikki Says: I was first introduced to Swiftwick socks when I received a pair after an ORRC race. They have since become one of my favorite pairs of socks, not just for running but for everything. They come in many styles and colors for a variety of [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the new Cole Haan ZERØGRAND Overtake

July 16, 2020 // 0 Comments

Quick – name 5 running shoe companies. I’ll wait. Got them? I’m not magician or psychic, but I’m gonna go ahead and make a prediction that you didn’t select Cole Haan. In fact, you (like me initially) had no idea that [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in the Allbirds Tree Dasher

July 9, 2020 // 0 Comments

If there was ever a running shoe tailored with Pacific Northwest sensibilities, it may be the Allbirds Tree Dasher. Their commitment to being an earth-friendly company – from the sourcing of the materials to the recyclable packaging – [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Orgain Sport Recovery Powder & Sport Protein Powder

July 7, 2020 // 0 Comments

If you’ve ever seen Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, you know there’s a scene at the end of the movie where Indiana is looking at all the cups and trying to decide which one is the Holy Grail that promises eternal life. That’s how I’ve [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: ZYIA Light n Tight Leggings

July 5, 2020 // 0 Comments

ZYIA Active: Light n Tight Leggings, Black Stripe Hi-Rise Capri 20″ $65.00 Shop HERE Facebook HERE I have been an adult runner for 12 years now. I can’t believe I’m aging myself, but it’s the truth! A bit about myself, [read more...]

Tactical, Comfortable, and a Cyclist’s dream pants – LIVSN Flex Canvas Pants

July 3, 2020 // 0 Comments

The last few weeks haven’t proven the most ideal for wearing long pants. It seemed like Summer had been dragging its feet a little bit in arriving, but the warmer temperatures have since come on consistently. Though while pants aren’t [read more...]

Funky and Functional: Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the HOKA ONE ONE Clifton Edge (releasing TODAY)

July 1, 2020 // 0 Comments

After never really putting much time in HOKA ONE ONE shoes over the bulk of my running “career”, I have found myself in a heavy HOKA kick as of the last few years. They just seem to put out the right combination of technical and [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: Radio CBD

June 29, 2020 // 0 Comments

Running can be an effective way to reduce stress or anxiety. Good old fashioned fresh air and exercise can work wonders, but some runners may need additional assistance. Enter CBD, the natural and legal substance that claims to be a cure all for [read more...]

Run Oregon is patriotically kicking it in the Limited Edition Brooks Launch 7

June 25, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Brooks Launch 7’s have been around for a few months now, but now this budget-friendly shoe has a sweet looking Limited Edition look just in time for the 4th of July. But you have to act fast or you may lose your chance. We don’t [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kicking It In Brooks Levitate 4 – releasing August 2020

June 16, 2020 // 0 Comments

Run Happy. This is the BROOKS Running motto and it’s never been more important or more true than right now. Running unites people and puts us all in (quite literally!) the same shoes. I’ve been running a lot during the pandemic. Running away [read more...]

Belcorva Running Bottoms – 10% off with code

June 13, 2020 // 0 Comments

Going for a run these days is more than just lacing up and heading out. I always bring my phone with me (just in case something happens … or I decide to finish my run at Starbucks and walk back home), and when I’m running from work or at [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in HOKA ONE ONE Arahi 4

May 27, 2020 // 0 Comments

A new pair of shoes is always exciting, and my new HOKA ONE ONE Arahi were no different. This latest iteration of HOKA’s road running stability shoe features a medium cushion, breathable upper material (great for summer days), and a 5mm heel [read more...]

The new Phillippines Collection graphic series from Janji

May 26, 2020 // 0 Comments

We have been reviewing and writing about Janji items for a few years now. We just love their unique take on the running world – that it’s a global connector and their items should express that. Their items are globally-inspired from the [read more...]

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...]