Product Review – Run Oregon

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Socks by Strideline – “The Most Comfortable Socks on Earth”

April 15, 2019 // 0 Comments

Is there anything better than putting on a new pair of socks? I don’t know what it is, but personally I think it’s one of the best feelings out there. But seriously ask yourself, how old and ratty are the socks in your dresser right now. [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Farm Fresh Clothing Co.

April 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

I have a friend who manufactures quality clothing, and we were recently talking about how “fast fashion” has taken over the retail industry and how people are constantly looking to get the best bang for their buck by buying cheap clothing. Those [read more...]

Run Oregon is kickin’ it in the Altra Superior 4.0 Shoes

April 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

Altra continues its dominance in the trail shoe market with its latest update to the Superior model. Version 4.0 is a major jump from 3.5, with many notable changes. The first big thing is the weight. Altra dropped 2 ounces with this latest edition, [read more...]

Everything to love about Kea Peak visors (including free shipping for Run Oregon readers)

April 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

I feel weird when I don’t wear a hat running. This started back when I decided to grow out my bangs (I know) and hated the long wisps getting in my face. I’m also (thanks, Ancestry.com) 100% ginger, so hats afford me some sun protection. [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: Buff DryFlx collection – out this Spring!

April 10, 2019 // 0 Comments

Ever since the TV show Survivor came on the air 20 years ago, we know about the many uses of a Buff Multifunctional Headwear piece, and the brand name Buff has become the proprietary eponym for any such piece of clothing. Buff continues to produce [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: rabbit running apparel ready for warm temps

April 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s no secret that ‘true’ Oregonians look askance at Californians. As Brian is a California born runner, he found it amusing to be given a chance to wear some gear from rabbit, a company based in that state. He hopes he has [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the Under Armour HOVR Infinite

April 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Under Armour (UA) HOVR Infinite is the neutral running shoe designed for everyone, and any running goal. In order to develop this shoe, UA polled the pros and asked them “what do you need in your shoes?”. They responded with, [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: OOFOS

April 4, 2019 // 1 Comment

I found out about OOFOS on a runner’s group on Facebook one day a few years ago. Someone was asking about a good recovery shoe for runners and about 95% of the comments back were in favor of OOFOS. Ever since then, I’ve wanted to try them out [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Toad & Co. Sunhemp Quilted Jacket

April 2, 2019 // 0 Comments

“Save the planet. Go nude.” You gotta love a company that lives by this motto. No, this isn’t the tagline for a naked race. This is what’s on the tag for the Toad & Co women’s Sunhemp Quilted Jacket I was given to review. We live in a [read more...]

Cross Training in the HOKA ONE ONE Tivra

March 26, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you like the comfort of your HOKA ONE ONE running shoes, but find they interfere with your movement during your cross training workouts, it’s time for you to check out the HOKA ONE ONE Tivra Fitness Trainer. This shoe was designed [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It is the Lems Trailhead Shoes

March 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

Though we have been aware of Lems for a half a decade or so now, in the past year or so they have gone under a little bit of a redesign – some in their new logo style (a big upgrade, I will say), but also by adding a Mountain-to-Town series, [read more...]

Getting on the right path: A Run Oregon review of the Prospect PX2 shorts and Tahoe Base Liner from Path Projects

March 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

Over the past few months, I have tried to be better at changing up my fitness routine. While I have historically had New Year’s goals surrounding mileage and racing, my goal for 2019 was to diversify my workouts a bit and work on cross [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Patagonia

March 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

Patagonia is a well-known brand in the industry, and for good reason. They care about the environment and providing a durable product that will last longer than one season. There are a lot of brands out there for runners to choose from, and the list [read more...]

Ask the Expert: Here’s Why

March 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you’re a regular Run Oregon reader, you probably know that we love shopping local, especially supporting our local running stores. We count on them for putting on amazing races, carrying great gear, but most importantly, guidance on [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Smart Cups

March 16, 2019 // 0 Comments

Runners love to have the latest technology. We want watches that track our splits, steps, and heart rates. We want headphones that let us to listen to music without blocking the sound of upcoming traffic. We want fabrics that make our running [read more...]

What Oregon is Wearing: Vast Terrain

March 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

Julie: I jumped at the opportunity to wear a Via Long Sleeve top over the last couple months. The timing was fantastic as an Oregonian, it’s the colder months of the year. I always wear base layers on these colder running days and just in [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ it in the SCARPA Spin Ultra Trail shoes (releasing Summer 2019)

March 12, 2019 // 0 Comments

When I think of the brand SCARPA, I think of rock climbing, not running. Indeed, a quick visit to their home page immediately shows a man dangling from his fingertips and the words “Rock Climbing” bright and bold. As any athlete knows, [read more...]

Run Oregon is kickin’ it in Brooks Adrenaline GTS 19

March 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

For you Adrenaline wearers out there who are starting to realize there aren’t many miles left in your current shoes, here’s a review of the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 19. The biggest change in this version of my go-to shoe is the addition of [read more...]

Run Fast Lounge Hard – rabbit’s foray into comfy loungewear

February 25, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s no surprise that we spend a third of our lives in bed, yet it sort of catches me off guard every time I stop and think about it. As runners, we are so focused in our mileage, routines, and groups that it’s sometimes easy to forget [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in the Mizuno Waveknit R2

February 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

I haven’t worn the Mizuno regularly for about 7 years, but I had some idea what to expect as they used to be my go-to shoe. I just managed to snag a spot wear-testing another brand, so I was sort of set in terms of running shoes. What I [read more...]

Listen Up: A Run Oregon review of the Under Armour True Wireless Flash

February 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

Under Armour is stepping up in the headphone game with their recent partnership with audio heavy hitter JBL. We recently tried out some of their wireless headphones (yet the buds still connected to each other via cable) and now are checking out [read more...]

Ask the Expert: Training Programs and Staying Safe

February 18, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you’re a regular Run Oregon reader, you probably know that we love shopping local, especially supporting our local running stores. We count on them for putting on amazing races, carrying great gear, but most importantly, guidance on [read more...]

Siggie Lodoen bras offer a no-bounce solution

February 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

Note: You can save 20% off your Siggie Lodoen bra with the code SLS20 until March 15, 2019. If you’re a female runner, chances are you own at least a few sports bras that you wear only when they’re the last clean bra. Or maybe some [read more...]

Janji 2-in-1 Pace Short review (Janji Collective Open Until Friday)

February 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

Before we get to the review, here’s how you can save 15% on all Janji gear, forever! Join the Janji Collective with a $50 donation to their clean water efforts, and you’ll get a Janji shirt and a lifetime discount on any Janji gear you [read more...]

Drink beer and look good doing it with the Shirts on Tap subscription box (Get your first box for only $5!)

February 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

When I last posted about Shirts on Tap last year, I highlighted that I had been to almost 380 unique breweries. Since then, we have continued doing posts for our Kegs and Legs feature that showcase some of the country’s best beers, and I am [read more...]

Janji: Sustainable running gear for a great cause

February 7, 2019 // 0 Comments

This is being re-posted, because the Janji Collective is growing and open to new members! Click here to sign up. The original post published on November 15, 2018. Read on to find out why I recommend the Janji Collective: When you’ve run a lot [read more...]