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What Run Oregon is Trying: Molecule bed sheets

July 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

As someone with three young kids, a full-time job, and managing a running blog, it goes without saying that I am tired quite often. I still find time to get in some running, but sleep is absolutely imperative in my life. There are so many articles [read more...]

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

July 1, 2018 // 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 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...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: QALO Silicone Rings

June 13, 2018 // 0 Comments

Geli’s Impression: I don’t wear a lot of jewelry, my wedding ring being the exception. I started out with a gold ring, then switched to tungsten (which doesn’t scratch as easily as gold). After hearing more and more stories about [read more...]

Keeping it Cool with the ORCA Cooler

April 12, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you haven’t heard of Outdoor Recreation Company of America (ORCA), this is a company you should check out. ORCA manufactures all of its products in the US, using only American-made components. The products for outdoor enthusiasts include a [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: House of Webster Beer Jelly

December 22, 2017 // 0 Comments

If you haven’t heard of the House of Webster, you should check it out. Its catalog has a little bit of everything for foodies and so many things I want to try. Syrups, salsas, cheeses, meats, coffee, jams, jellies, pickled items, barbecue [read more...]

A Few of our Favorite Things: 2017 Edition (version 1)

December 13, 2017 // 0 Comments

Here at Run Oregon we get the opportunity to try out a variety of running related items. We thought we’d share some of our favorites with you to help you with your Christmas shopping or Christmas list creating. Annette: One of my favorite [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Hydrating with Klean Kanteen and Platypus

December 5, 2017 // 0 Comments

Annette: I love my warm drinks, but inevitably, I am taking my drink to the microwave to rewarm it or I end up finishing it off when it is lukewarm. Hello, Klean Kanteen! This insulated stainless steel coffee mug arrived on my doorstep recently and [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: Noxgear Lighthound Visibility Vest

November 26, 2017 // 0 Comments

I get annoyed with people running or walking in the dark without reflective gear. It’s none of my business if people dress smart, but it’s hard enough to be seen in the daytime and with so many distracted drivers, so it’s important [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: GORUCK

November 23, 2017 // 3 Comments

Recently I had the opportunity to test a diversity of products from GORUCK. The company specializes in “Rucking” gear, rugged apparel and backpacks worn in tests of strength and endurance based on military training. GORUCK also sponsors Team Red [read more...]