Running Apparel

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Shorts and shirts from Barbell Athletic

December 20, 2018 // 0 Comments

I like novelty, uniqueness, and bold colors as much as the next person, but when it comes to running clothes my favorite garments have been the ones that are the most comfortable, most functional, and most well-designed – basically the simplest [read more...]

A few of my favorite things: Your last-minute shopping guide for runners (or yourself)

December 18, 2018 // 0 Comments

This is a head-to-toe rundown of some of my favorite running gear items, along with what I like about them. I know no one item of gear will be universally loved, so keep in mind that I’m coming from the perspective of a 5′ 8″ woman [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: BlackStrap

December 15, 2018 // 0 Comments

We all have that little twang of dread when the weather turns and the road beckoning our feet to pound the pavement is taken over by that voice saying “it is cold, this bed is warm”. Yet, the fate of the “fair-weather runner” is not [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Pyrenees T19 Hooded top from Path Projects

December 11, 2018 // 1 Comment

Every time I think that I have all the running clothing I will ever need, along comes another company to remind me that I am wrong. Runners often are creatures of habit and will stick with certain brands for a very long time based on fit, feel, [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: BOCO Trucker running hats

November 25, 2018 // 0 Comments

Geli: When I go running, I almost always wear some sort of hat for a variety of reasons: It keeps my hair under control, it keeps the sun or rain out of my eyes, and it keeps my head protected from sunburns or cold (depending on the season). Trucker [read more...]

Run Oregon is hopping along in winter gear from rabbit

November 20, 2018 // 0 Comments

As runners, we always love to try new running gear. rabbit makes clothing by runners for runners, so both Tung and I were eager to try out some of their running wear. Annette: I had the opportunity to try out rabbit’s super sleevie and [read more...]

Get ready for fall and winter running with GORE

November 17, 2018 // 0 Comments

Matt: I try to hold out off on switching over to long sleeved tops until the very last minute. I think that making this change subconsciously makes me realize that the ideal running weather (to me) is behind us and the long, dark, and wet runs are [read more...]

Checking out the new Fall & Winter sock lineup from Swiftwick (including a Turkey Trot sock!)

November 6, 2018 // 0 Comments

As I am writing this, it is the first official day of turning the clock back. While that means darker evenings, to me, it also triggers the fact that I need new socks. As I have been grinding out my most miles (March – October), my socks have [read more...]

Stay Warm and Dry in new Crosspoint Waterproof Gloves & Socks by Showers Pass

October 27, 2018 // 0 Comments

We are back again with another few items from Showers Pass – a Portland based company that specializes in waterproof and weather-resistant garments for the Pacific Northwest (and beyond)! Over the past year or so, we have tried some tops [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Dæhlie Winter Tights & Spectrum 3.0 Jacket

October 23, 2018 // 0 Comments

Bjørn Dæhlie, if you’ve never heard of him, is a retired cross-country skiing champion who has won the Nordic World Cup 6 times. His name is the epitome of excellence, and he established the Dæhlie brand over 20 years ago. The company is [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Running gear from the Brooks Nightlife line

October 10, 2018 // 0 Comments

Due to a busy life and two small children, I’ve got to run before the sun comes up at least twice a week. Being visible as well as comfortable is extremely important to me and the nightlife gear made by Brooks addresses both objectives. The [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: 828 Leggings from Brut Force Athletics (Launching soon!)

September 25, 2018 // 0 Comments

After hearing about Brut Force Athletics and their launch into the activewear market, I was really excited to test out their first item, the 828 Leggings. They have designed these to be wearable all day – hence the name, “828”, [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Balega Enduro V-Tech socks

September 5, 2018 // 0 Comments

Running socks are something that runners rarely think about unless they have to. And if they have to, that means the socks aren’t doing their job and you could encounter anything when you finally get to peel them off. There’s nothing worse when [read more...]

Kapow! Run Oregon is reviewing “Meggings”

August 27, 2018 // 0 Comments

From what I have seen, I am pretty sure most women’s wardrobes consist of at least a few leggings options. From running and working out, to slipping on after a day at work, to even utilizing as a fashion statement, leggings seem to be the [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: bigtruck hats

August 25, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you are a fan of trucker hats, bigtruck is where you want to go. These hats have a California vibe, and why wouldn’t they? The company is located in Truckee, California, and I can’t think of a more ironic or fitting place to find trucker hats [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Tops and shorts from rabbit

July 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

I have nothing but good things to say about the rabbit gear I’ve been running in. I fell in love with them last year from a pair of shorts and they’re my favorite go-tos. There is many a race photo of me in these loud, blue bottoms! [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Feetures Socks

July 20, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you are one of my clients or running partners or really anyone that spends a significant amount of time around me, you know that I am SUPER particular about my running socks. I have severe running sock issues. Probably my biggest pet peeve is [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Apex Merino Tech Tee from Showers Pass

July 3, 2018 // 0 Comments

We first heard about Showers Pass gear back in March. This was unfortunate as Showers Pass is a Portland-based company that specializing in waterproof and otherwise weather-resistant garments for cyclists, runners, and other active Pacific [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 Wearing: Tops and shorts from Outdoor Voices

June 26, 2018 // 0 Comments

We have been knowledgeable about Outdoor Voices and their leggings for quite some time. I had heard some really great responses to these and was interested to see if they would be expanding their modern-stylish active line. In April of this year, [read more...]

Be an Alpha Male in Mizuno’s Alpha Shirts and Shorts

June 16, 2018 // 0 Comments

I am pretty sure we have finally crossed over into full on summer weather – which means that it’s time to stow away the long sleeves and tights and find some new shirts and shorts. We were recently sent a few items from Mizuno’s [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: CurrexSole Review

June 15, 2018 // 0 Comments

I am a runner who chooses to wear insoles while running and at work. I stand all day long, and insoles have really helped my feet pain over the last few years. When given an opportunity to try out currexSole, I jumped at the chance. I’ve tried [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Lasso Compression Socks

June 14, 2018 // 0 Comments

Nikki’s Impressions I was intrigued by the Lasso Compression Socks when I found out that they were based on the science of ankle tape. Lasso studied kinesio-taping and ankle braces to create an “all in one ankle support solution.” I’ve [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Ruhn Compression Pants & Shorts

June 7, 2018 // 0 Comments

Nikki: I’ve been a bit late to the compression apparel game, but training for the long races ahead makes me painfully aware of the fact that it’s technology I need to embrace. I bought my first pair of compression socks at the race expo [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: X31 Sports sports bra and socks

May 24, 2018 // 0 Comments

Socks (and if you are a female runner,) sports bras can make or break a run. You can have top-of-the line shoes and the most expensive gear, but it starts with the layers underneath your clothes. Price doesn’t always determine happiness either. [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Columbia Montrail F.T.K. Short Sleeve Shirt

May 10, 2018 // 0 Comments

Here in Oregon, the weather report changes by the hour and those of us who are active outside need to prepare for anything. Columbia Sportswear is a brand that is well known because they make such great gear for the sun and snow and all the rain in [read more...]