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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...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: MKettle

May 28, 2017 // 0 Comments

When you’re out and about, camping and hiking, something a hot cup of tea, coffee, or soup is just what you need to lift your spirits. However, carrying a stove or starting a campfire is not always practical. That’s where the MKettle [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: The Moji Curve Pro & Foot Pro Massagers

May 16, 2017 // 0 Comments

If you are any sort of athlete, you know that having a good massage tool for various aches and pains is a must. Moji recovery tools are “founded on the principals of keeping people active and pain-free.” The Curve Pro Massager sure looked like [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: M.C. Hammie

May 14, 2017 // 0 Comments

If you look in the trunk of my car right now, you will see a lot of things. As someone who tries to be prepared for the situations where I just grab the kids and go on an adventure, my car is always stocked with items, as well as other functional [read more...]

Smell Like a Man from bottom to top with Goodwipes and Moondani Naturals

May 13, 2017 // 0 Comments

I first heard about Goodwipes when Teresa reviewed the women’s version in a 2015 post. She had this to say: If you have ever run Hood to Coast, Cascade Lakes Relay, or one of the other long multi-day relays, you know how sweaty and [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: Vellabox

April 29, 2017 // 0 Comments

Springtime in Oregon is known for several things, not the least of which is the vast amount of rain that falls on the metropolitan area. It was a nice surprise on an otherwise cold, gray day to see a package bearing my name sitting in the mailbox. [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: ion8 Water Bottle & Pomchies (Giveaway)

April 28, 2017 // 0 Comments

Recently I got a few new fun things that I thought were worth sharing with Run Oregon readers. The first, a no-leak water bottle from ion8, is clearly running-related … you run, you sweat, you need to drink more water. The second item (okay, [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Trying: Flatpac

April 27, 2017 // 0 Comments

The Flatpac is designed by Tronnovate Design Laboratory INC. in Tainan City, Taiwan with the catchy tagline to help you “Just pack and unpack in a second”. Seems simple enough, right? This little bag has it all while keeping the [read more...]