“Somewhere Between Freedom and Chaos” Roark’s tagline for their newest Run Amok Series is poetic and beautiful – and seems to be speaking to where we are in the world right about now. It’s honestly even a descriptor of where I – a working father of 3 young kids, balancing work and home responsibilities along with a running blog AND finding time to work out – feel I am at most days. It just speaks…
I’m sure it’s something we all realize when the warm weather hits – we need to stay protected from the sun. As runners, we are mostly hitting the streets and trails outside, and Oregon is about as beautiful a place in the country to do so. When my dad first was diagnosed with cancer 11 years ago, there was a small epiphany that I needed to be better about this. But, I was 26 at…
I’m a multitasker. We all kinda are, but I commonly physically move from task to task in my car, in my job, in my home, and generally in my life and I dress for all of the above. If you were to look in my closet, you’d notice that most of my clothes are for casual wear, as my job in the fitness industry rarely requires me to dress up. When I can find clothes…
Now that it’s finally starting to get colder, darker, and wetter out here in the Pacific Northwest, we thought it would be a good time to start testing some of the latest warm weather gear over at Run Oregon. GORE-TEX has been a household name in the outdoor space for decades now. Living in Oregon, it’s almost impossible to not have come across their gear. Here is where the R5 GORE-Tex Infinium Tights come into play.…
The company Lolë, historically a woman-focused, fashion-forward active lifestyle brand, hasn’t really been known to us here at Run Oregon. We were excited to connect with this company, which not only has a variety of apparel offerings, but specifically items in running & fitness. A few months ago, their new men’s collection was released and we are excited to try out a few items from their 2021 Fall & Winter Collection, for both men and…
A few weeks ago, I was harshly reminded of what being a runner in the Pacific NW really looks (and feels) like. I participated in a race that was very cold, wet, and muddy. By the time I was done, I was chilled from my midsection down to my toes. Some days I feel prepared for this and some days I don’t, and when it’s the latter, I have a really hard time warming back…
If I’m running, I’m in merino socks. That’s a hard and fast rule. When Penguin Dojo‘s socks showed up in my mailbox, I was excited to give them a try. In addition to these mid-height merino running socks, they have heights and styles for any preference and come in super fun colors! We particularly like the Knee High Staircase Hiker (pictured above) which both fit and look great. We are especially partial to the penguin pattern…
Morning runs in November mean a lot more cold and a lot more darkness than a few weeks ago. Which means the perfect timing to try out my new gloves from Gore Wear. My pair of M Gore-Tex Infinium Stretch Gloves is such a bright yellow that I feel safer immediately. Like I glow in the dark or maybe have some superhero speeds locked in. The gloves are a great extra layer of warmth for…
There was a time when Tracksmith was a small, “boutique” running apparel company – with a small yet loyal following. They made New England-inspired items that seemed to bridge the gap between historical time periods of running with a modernized feel and performance-forward In fact, their name itself even showcases this: “TRACK” is a symbol of commitment to training and racing, while “SMITH” represents dedication to a specialized craft – an obsession with quality and…
Sunglasses are a funny thing. Really. We all (probably) know that joke about sunglasses in Oregon, which basically suggests that whenever you get around to needing them you have to buy a new pair because you can’t find your old pair…haha. However, in the last few years, running sunglasses have taken on a new genre, of sorts, when it comes to the gear you have to have as a runner. With that said, there are…
