The rainy spring season has begun in the Pacific Northwest, which means lots of beautiful flowers and lots of challenges for runners. Depending on the hour, a run might include bright sunshine, howling winds, sudden downpours, and everything in between. That is why this runner is always on the hunt for light-weight layers that can keep those raindrops out a little bit longer. When I first opened my package from rabbit, I’m going to admit…
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…
In my younger years, taking no days off was a constant push for me. I wanted to be that athlete who always put running at the very top of my to do list – regardless of what the day had in store for me. As we know, there are a ton of awesome people out there who are successfully taking part of running streaks and have made it a part of the. – and absolute…
It is pretty strange to be a runner who is watching the weather in hopes of a rainy day. But that was exactly my conundrum after receiving a pair of UA HOVR Infinite 3 Storm shoes. These babies were made for challenging puddles. I mean there is literally a paragraph on the shoe about being created for the exact weather we have so often in the Pacific Northwest. “This product is designed with water-resistant technology…
Dressing and to run in cooler weather is a little bit tricky, especially when you live in a state that receives a lot of moisture like Oregon does. Things can start out and end very chilly, but the hard work our bodies do in between can render us hot and sweaty in a hurry. Selecting layers of clothing that provide warmth without a lot of weight while wicking away moisture, is essential to keep…
Introducing Lune Active, an athleisure wear brand for women from Europe – featuring women’s shorts, tights, and tops for daily wear and fitness. Yes, I know this is Run Oregon, but we runners do more than just run. Most of us know that adding strength training and some type of stretching – like yoga – is beneficial in keeping us running longer and stronger. While you may use your running tights for your floor-based workouts,…
“Stop the clock. Forget the tech. Slow down. There’s a time for competition, but it isn’t now. This is about you and the road.” This is the first line in the Iffley Road manifesto and, in the year 2022 it seems more pertinent than ever. I know personally that, even being lucky enough to be able to shift my work from an office into the home, that there are added stressors everywhere – kids, finances,…
Is it just me, or do we all start running with a cotton shirt, graduate to whatever shirts we get at races, then eventually mature to a point where we actually seek out quality running shirts and apparel because they fit and feel better? No, just me? I think not. Here’s the thing…most likely we all have more running shirts and apparel than we really need. But good quality running clothing is one of those…
Runners push hard. Recovery is as important as the run itself, and we want to be as comfortable as possible when we are in “rest mode.” When I received the Women’s Franklin Quarter Snap and the NDO Merino Hoodie from Tracksmith, I was thrilled to give them a try. And by try, I mean lay around the house in them, take the kids to the bus stop in them, and coach my clients in them.…
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…
