Random Stuff – Run Oregon

Take a Hike: MSR Trail Base Gravity Filter System

December 28, 2018 // 0 Comments

Safe drinking water is a must in the backcountry. We all know that. Whether you’re running, camping, backpacking, or just out for a day hike, staying hydrated is a top priority and there are plenty of options of how to clean and sterilize your [read more...]

Getting lost (and found) with the Tile Pro and Mate – a scatterbrained runner’s best friends

December 1, 2018 // 0 Comments

Tile is a tracking device that… They recently sent us their two newest products – the Pro and the Mate. Both provide a similar simple task – letting you know where you left your stuff – but there is some really cool [read more...]

Run Oregon Stocking Stuffer: Lumberjack Candles from Old Factory Candles

November 26, 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 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 Stocking Stuffer: Spirit Jars from Northern Lights Candles

November 21, 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...]

Staying hydrated and caffeinated with the Welly insulated and infused water bottle

November 12, 2018 // 0 Comments

During the summer months, I always find it relatively easy to stay hydrated. The warm temparatures and constant state of sweating just makes me pound water like crazy. However, when the weather turns a little bit, I find that I’d rather just [read more...]

Running and Rocking with the Jaybird Tarah

November 9, 2018 // 1 Comment

I love music and I love running. Ironically, though, I rarely combine the two. While I often listen to my iPod in the car on the way to and from races, I hardly ever listen to music during a run. I’m kind of a minimalist when it comes to running, [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: Jabra Elite Active 65t headphones

September 15, 2018 // 0 Comments

It’s probably not the healthiest of habits, but I wear headphones pretty consistently throughout the day. In general, I listen in this order: Favorite live radio webstream (from the east coast) when I wake up in the morning and go to work [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: Shammy Towel by Rumpl

August 30, 2018 // 0 Comments

When I hear the word “shammy”, I tend to think of this guy. My mind immediately goes toward those bright orange squares that help get your cars clean. I have used these and they do a surprisingly admirable job even with their unsightly [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: Velo Saddle

August 29, 2018 // 0 Comments

When I purchased my bike in 2010, I didn’t realize it came with a Velo Saddle. Velo makes over 15 million saddles a year and they can be found on all types of bicycles. My favorite saddles are from the Velo Senso line. Some big name athletes [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: StrideBox (DISCOUNT CODE)

August 22, 2018 // 0 Comments

Are you ever in a rut trying to find the perfect gift for your “runner friend/spouse?” Or maybe you are someone who likes to try new and different products? StrideBox is the perfect gift for yourself or your bestie runner partner! [read more...]

Product Review: Jasyoga

August 19, 2018 // 0 Comments

As a hobby I stalk ultra runners. I do it in a completely harmless fan-girl kind of way. So, when I was presented with the opportunity to try Jasyoga and I saw that the incomparable Stephanie Violett was involved I was sold! If a Western States [read more...]

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 // 4 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...]

Run Oregon Winter Gift Guide: PackTowl

November 19, 2017 // 0 Comments

I find that one of the things that keeps me on the right path physically during the winter months is being prepared. If I don’t have my running bag packed the night before, the dark and cold of the early mornings, combined with the fogginess [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...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: Helo 3-in-1 Massage Ball

November 10, 2017 // 1 Comment

Let me start by saying, when I first opened this up the helo Activator 3-in-1 Massage Ball, I was a little disappointed. It’s so lightweight that I worried it would disintegrate within a few uses. Think foam roller material and the [read more...]

Managing my days with Day Designer Planner

November 7, 2017 // 0 Comments

Time management is probably one of the most important skills a person can have to successfully juggle all their personal and work commitments. Years ago, my family switched to online calendars so that we could all be aware of the things going on in [read more...]