Health & Hygiene – Run Oregon

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...]

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 Test Kitchen: Osmo Nutrition hydration fuels

June 6, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s usually around this time of year that I realize that my hydration is lacking. I think about water and fuel consumption when the weather is warmer, and less so when we are getting bombarded with rain the rest of the year. I know [read more...]

Leaving Anti-Perspirant Behind with Type A Deodorant

May 21, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you run hard, you probably sweat hard. Personally, my body is quite adept at utilizing its cooling mechanism. I run, I sweat. I workout, I sweat. I play, I sweat. And, let’s be honest. I don’t sweat like a girl. In light of that, I am [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Nuun Endurance Hydration Drink Mix

May 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

Anyone perusing an event’s website these days will inevitably come across a statement that goes something like this: “Aid stations will be stocked with water and electrolyte drink”. Sometimes the electrolyte drink will be [read more...]

Clean Like a Man with Hardworking Gentleman

May 10, 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 [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: Wildflower CBD Soap & Cool Stick

May 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

CBD. Those three little letters in the alphabet have been known to spark a bit of controversy. With the legalization of marijuana in Oregon, the use of CBD and cannabis is a hot button issue for some, and people have a lot of opinions about the [read more...]

Clean Like a Man with Art of Sport

May 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 Art [read more...]

CBD items from Floyd’s of Leadville – A novice and an expert’s review

April 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

I am pretty much a novice when it comes to the whole CBD scene. It’s not because I’m against it at all – I just haven’t really done much delving into it. This is mostly due to “fear of the unknown”, but I [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: Nuun Hydration

April 20, 2019 // 0 Comments

When I started running years ago, there weren’t a ton of different electrolyte replacement options that I knew about. I remember when I first heard about Nuun (and learned how to pronounce it, “noon,” in case you were wondering) I was [read more...]

This review is nutty! How to smell Like a Man with the Sack Pack by Ballsy

December 8, 2018 // 0 Comments

Editor’s Note: This post features some interesting terminology that may seem off-putting. I’ve been sitting at the computer for the last 20 minutes trying to figure out how to start off this post. There really isn’t a way to [read more...]

Run Oregon Stocking Stuffer: Soy Wax Candles from Benevolence LA

November 23, 2018 // 0 Comments

At Run Oregon, we primarily write about running. However, we believe that a person should strive to have a holistic health profile and not limit themselves. Aromatherapy has historically just been something to stick my nose up at (pun definitely [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Fizzique Sparkling Protein Water

September 24, 2018 // 0 Comments

“Sparkling Protein Water” wasn’t something I’d ever heard of, but when I did a few weeks ago, I was intrigued because I’m always looking for more non-red-meat ways to work more protein into my diet. The initial [read more...]

Check out these new GU flavors!

September 13, 2018 // 0 Comments

As a runner, you’ve most likely tried GU Energy Gel at some point in your running career. You most likely understand the value of portable, quick digesting carbs, electrolytes, and branched chain amino acids. You may even have come to [read more...]

Clean Like a Man (or Woman) with REDBUDSUDS 4-in-1 shower bars (save 10% through 10/31/18!)

September 12, 2018 // 0 Comments

As someone who runs during my workday, I have a workout bag that is stuffed to the gills. The majority of the stuff in there is specifically running related (shoes and bags of running clothes for the week), there is also a fair amount related to the [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: Sweat Rush Insulated Water Bottle

June 20, 2018 // 0 Comments

I’m horrible about drinking water, which is bad news if you are a long distance runner. But I love insulated water bottles because I like my water cold, and if I keep forgetting to drink it, it’s a great benefit. The website for the Sweat Rush [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee & Elixir (coupon code!)

May 26, 2018 // 0 Comments

Mushroom coffee? This sounds like the grossest thing ever, right? Well, hold the boat before you move on to the next big thing, because it’s not what you’re likely thinking right now. Did you know that there’s a whole kingdom of a million [read more...]

Smell like a man with soap and pomade from Rudy’s Barbershop

May 3, 2018 // 0 Comments

Run Oregon sometimes receives products to review. In this post, Matt Rasmussen provides some thoughts on some bar soaps. Please note that these products are NOT for men only, though Matt was the only blogger to test these out. It has been a [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Epic Wipes (The Massive Wet Wipe)

March 9, 2018 // 0 Comments

Here’s a scenario that may be familiar to many of you: because of work, family obligations, or something else, you aren’t able to get to your planned workout. Boo. Worse yet, it looks like a perfect day for a run, and you’re stuck [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: Goby

December 18, 2017 // 0 Comments

At New Year’s, most of us are always looking for ways to kick the year off right and kickstart our health. Be that recommitting to running, lifting, or eating well – it seems to be the ideal time to get things off on the right foot. I [read more...]

Clean Like a Man: Mavericks Skin Care (15% off through 12/15/17!)

December 3, 2017 // 0 Comments

At the ripe old age of 33, I have started to become an “adult” over the past few years, upgrading my wardrobe, hair style, and my hygiene game. I don’t commit too much time to it (a full-time job, 3 young kids, a blog to manage, [read more...]

Be Stink, Blister, and Chafe-free with products from 2Toms

November 16, 2017 // 0 Comments

As a runner, you probably already know about some of 2Toms products. If you don’t, let me introduce you. I became a 2Toms convert when I was suffering from chronic blisters on my feet. It was so bad I would develop blisters on top of my [read more...]

CLIF is bringing new products and flavors to the healthy snacking market

August 12, 2017 // 0 Comments

At this point, CLIF Bar is pretty much a staple (or close to it) in the running and fitness community. Their bakery is only a state away (Idaho) and I feel they continually put out some of the best snack bars out there. Their bars are filling, yet [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: AltRed Phytonutrient Supplement

August 8, 2017 // 0 Comments

Have you ever heard about endurance athletes drinking beet juice to help with their stamina before a long run? Well there’s a new product on the market called AltRed and it’s marketed as “Betalains Unleashed.” This simply means that [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: The newest flavor from GU Energy Labs – Toasted Marshmallow

July 29, 2017 // 0 Comments

My guess is that most runners have experience with GU Energy Labs or other energy gels. I would also guess that you have a certain opinion on them too. I personally have no issues with energy gel – the texture is agreeable with my palate and [read more...]