I’m just going to say it – Brooks makes some dang good running gear. We have been reviewing their line for years and often find it difficult to say a bad word about them. They have a variety of dark and warm weather options that provide a great combination of functionality and safety as the days are growing increasingly shorter and colder. We recently tried out few colder weather items and had this to say:…
We have all probably heard the term before – Smedium. Generally speaking, it’s when a man’s shirt is worn – potentially just a bit too form fitting. Here’s a descriptor on a “study” about the term and the utilization of Smedium as an actual noun: In layman’s terms a Smedium is a dude who wears a painfully tight outfit in order to attract the ladies. Well we can now utilize this word AS an actual…
Earlier this year, we stumbled into a new company – Foehn – that was looking at entering the running game. We checked out a few items this year – both in their running sphere and a lightweight fall top, but are back again for a new option now that the weather is officially cold . Read on for our review of the Elfin PrimaLoft Insulated Jacket and Keats Merino Neck Warmer. More about Foehn: The…
To update the quote from the great Jane Austen: “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a runner in the Pacific Northwest, must be in want of a rain jacket.” And as a runner in the Pacific Northwest, I am always on the search. So I was thrilled at the chance to try out Outdoor Research’s new Ferrosi Hoodie. It’s lightweight but still provides great coverage in the rain. My first time trying it out…
Roark’s latest Run Amok Collection (launched 11/4/22) is a collaboration with artist and ultra distance runner, Travis Weller. Here’s more about Travis: “Running is a major part of Weller’s creative process. It brings clarity into his life. Color is seen more vibrantly on the ridgelines. Emotion is felt more deeply in the forest”. Read more reviews about Roark here! It’s also pretty awesome that the artist put this collection to the test for the first…
We are back talking about Foehn again for an item uniquely designed as the weather turns from summer to fall – the Magna Polartec Power Stretch Pro Hoody. Read our other posts on Foehn here. Looks: At its surface level this hoody looks pretty simplistic. Classic black is the only colorway available and that’s a good choice. But despite its simple outward appearance, there is a lot going on. The marriage of Japanese nylon over…
SAYSKY may not be a running company you have heard of before, but that is starting to change a little. This Denmark-based brand has been around since 2013 and tries to bridge the gap between performance and relaxation, opting to fill a gap for those who care about running, but are less interested in the rat race of fashion. Thus, they churn out items (that often sell out quickly) with items that are extremely functional and…
After a long summer, it is definitely turning into sweater weather out there (shout out to The Neighbourhood). Running tanks are switching to long sleeves, shorts to tights, and inevitably light jackets are turning into sweaters. The HPT Crewneck from Heimplanet is a sleek addition to the style. Heimplanet makes gear for the outdoors – from tents to packs to apparel. Basically, they know a thing or two about protecting active individuals from the weather…
While some runners may be all about the leggings, I am starting to become all about the joggers. Perhaps it has something to do with the fact I continue to work from home (business up top, party down below – IYKNK), but I have found myself wearing casual long pants more often than ever before. Thus, the inMotion Track Joggers from Tentree are fitting in quite nicely on a daily basis. Looks: The inMotion Joggers look…
One of my very first running shirts was one that declared “Running Sucks.” I loved wearing it, especially while out running, for all the smiles it brought out. Other runners would offer a knowing nod as they headed in the other direction. During the Portland Marathon this October, a fellow runner beside me (when we were near mile 18 and the temperature was in the 80s) declared: “This sucks.” Another runner responded that we were…
