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What Run Oregon is Trying: Getting the Stink Out with Remodeez

August 18, 2017 // 0 Comments

I’m not going to lie. After I’ve put in some miles in my running shoes, they don’t exactly smell fresh. After awhile they just plain stink! What do you expect? Your feet contain 250,000 sweat glands. Your poor shoes don’t [read more...]

Kegs & Legs: A Run Oregon review of the Fizzics Waytap

August 16, 2017 // 0 Comments

From my Beer of the Week and Brewery of the Week posts, to my joint post on running and drinking in the Northwest, it’s pretty evident that I enjoy my beer. Shoot, I have now visited over 275 different breweries (follow me on Untappd) and [read more...]

Take a Hike…in comfort: Run Oregon reviews the Slumberjack sleeping bag and GCI Firepit Rocker

July 26, 2017 // 0 Comments

I love camping! I love just about every bit of it. One of my favorite things is to sit around the fire, whether to chat, cook food, or read a book. A nice chair makes the experience even nicer. There are many camping chairs out there, from little [read more...]

Matador Daylight 16 Backpack Review

July 18, 2017 // 0 Comments

If you like to literally “run” errands, you’ll want to check out the Matador Daylight 16 backpack. It’s super lightweight – only 4.1 oz – and packs down to the size of a lemon, has reinforced seams that allow you [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Gourmet on the go with the Food Flask by Hydro Flask

July 13, 2017 // 0 Comments

We have reviewed a variety of Hydro Flask items over the past few years (from water bottles, to growlers, to tumblers). Even though they have gone worldwide, we will always be proud with their beginnings right here in our great state. We were [read more...]

Strong like a sasquatch, built like a Yeti: A Run Oregon review of Yeti Coolers

July 8, 2017 // 0 Comments

When it comes to packing for an overnight relay (Cascade Lakes, Hood to Coast, Ragnar) or one-day relay (Gorgeous Series, Three Capes, Barrel to Keg), one of the most important things to consider is how you are going to stay fueled through the [read more...]

Save space in your pack AND in your relay van with Therm-A-Rest sleeping gear

June 28, 2017 // 0 Comments

It’s about this time each year when I finally start getting around to updating my camping equipment (I know its late). As a father of three young kids, I don’t get into the backcountry as much as I used to. Therefore, while I am [read more...]

Run Oregon is in motion with FluidStance

June 18, 2017 // 0 Comments

I have been using an adjustable standing desk at my work for the last few years. Prior to the change, I found myself experiencing more frequent back pain, slumping shoulders, and increased hunching as my time in front of a computer screen increased. [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Bee’s Wrap Sustainable Food Storage

June 13, 2017 // 0 Comments

Probably the largest portion of the trash created in my kitchen comes from food wrappers, most of it from the containers that food is sold in. I recycle what I can, compost food scraps, and do my best to not create additional trash however I can. My [read more...]

Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Klean Kanteen Insulated Food Canister

June 5, 2017 // 1 Comment

Over my 33 years of life, I know myself pretty well. Like many other people, I realize that my fitness level and running is my main focus, but the aspect I tend to struggle in is my diet. Even though I run year round, my weight and fitness fluctuate [read more...]