It’s time to go for a run. House key, check. Shoes, check. Clothes … check. What else could you possibly need? Running is such an uncomplicated sport, that is what I truly love about it. Well, as we unfortunately hear far too often on social media and local news, a lot of runners experience situations on the road or trails that aren’t all fun and games. That’s why I am a huge proponent of medical…
Run Oregon is all about keeping our readers pain-free when running on the road and trails. Check out Matt’s review of a company he recently tried out – Ouch Wraps Ouch Wraps: Whether you need hot therapy or cold, to rehab or recoup, Ouch Wraps have you covered. You have probably seen products like this before. I know that my mother-in-law spent days slaving away to make one (which I subsequently borrowed for an extended period of…
If you have read some of my posts, you know that I am an early morning runner. Running in the dark means safety gear, such as a reflective vest. If you know me, then you might also know I am in the military. One thing you might not know is that the Army National Guard has me running on my military base in Clackamas, in addition to the military posts I am sent to about two to three…
One of my old running partners always used to complain that woman had all the options in the world for cool workout clothing while he, as a male, was relegated to just a few options: singlet, short-sleeve, or long– black, grey, white. I remember shrugging at the time: maybe it was true, maybe it wasn’t. As a newer runner, I really hadn’t considered the possibility that there could be a world of difference in gear available between the…
Ultimate Direction has finally created a hydration pack made for women who are endurance athletes that is designed by women and I love it. Ultra Vesta was designed by Jenny Jurek with help from a Women’s Collective. This vest also received recent accolades from the 2014 Trail Runner Magazine Gear of the Year Award, which won for it’s ergonomically shaped fit and ability to and perform well while heavily used. How this vest came to…
When presented with the opportunity to do a product review of compression arm sleeves I did not hesitate for a moment. For one thing, I’ve been wanting to try out compression sleeves, and for another thing I got to pick the color: PINK! (of course) They came in the mail quickly and I literally ripped open the packaging, only to be VERY happy and impressed with the whole product. For one thing, right on the…
Gaiam was kind enough to send Run Oregon their Everything Fits Gym Bag and I am so excited to tell you all about it. Let us begin with full disclosure: I am not a bag lady. Before I received this amazing gym bag I was using a Trader Joe’s paper bag to haul all of my running stuff from home to work… well, no more!
Have you ever received a piece of running equipment that made you feel everything was right in the world? A piece so awesome that suggested you had found the Holy Grail? A workout piece that made the heavens open up and sing, and made you start thinking that maybe … just maybe … unicorns did really exist? Ok maybe I might be exaggerating a little … ok a lot, but I know a little voice…
Aside from one little suggestion that I would LOVE to see implemented, I really liked the “Meow” Waist Pack for running from Ultimate Direction. It’s lightweight, didn’t chafe, and stayed tight around my waist while running. Here’s the breakdown … read on for my brilliant idea! How does it look? Because, regardless of how little I really care what others think of me when I’m running, if it looks too nerdy even I won’t wear…
I am an early morning runner. If I miss my morning workout, I might miss it the entire day, so I run early. Unfortunately, this means running in the dark 70-80% of the year except for a few long days during the summer. Running in the dark means extra precautions for me, and my focus on safety dates years back to when I was a Soldier in Germany. One day, A Soldier was hit while…
