Women’s Lifestyle Clothing

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Clothing from United By Blue

January 14, 2019 // 0 Comments

United By Blue caught my eye with beautiful outdoor apparel with gorgeous prints and designs, and when I read that all their clothing and accessories are made from recycled plastic and organic cotton, I knew I had to give them a try. Based in [read more...]

Ponytail wearers: Go Girl Designs have the bracelet for you

December 29, 2018 // 0 Comments

Ponytail holders have a life cycle. When they’re brand new, they work best, but they’re often too small to wear comfortably around your wrist. You end up with tingly fingers and an angry red dent around your wrist. This poses a [read more...]

Illuminated gear from Inlighten gets you noticed – running or otherwise

December 24, 2018 // 0 Comments

Running overnight or even long one-day relays means having some reflective or illuminated running vests at the ready for your leg(s). But what about when you’re not running? Those relay vans weigh just as much if they hit you in the exchange [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: Woolly Clothing Company

December 4, 2018 // 0 Comments

Woolly Clothing Co. is from right up the road here in the PNW – a Seattle based company who was started by a few individuals who were fans of Merino wool, but weren’t to thrilled with the price tag that accompanied it. [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Kari Traa Toril Jacket

November 19, 2018 // 0 Comments

Just in time for fall, I added the Kari Traa Toril Jacket to my collection of outerwear and have been pleased with how many times I’ve reached for it in the last few weeks. The jacket is a nice softshell with insulation on the front. It also [read more...]

Janji: Sustainable running gear for a great cause

November 15, 2018 // 0 Comments

When you’ve run a lot of races, you start to realize that maybe you’re ready to find some running gear you love every time you put it on. Here at Run Oregon we really enjoy sharing these kinds of brands with our readers. We like [read more...]

Run Oregon is staying warm in Patagonia this fall

November 15, 2018 // 0 Comments

Most of us in the Pacific Northwest are familiar with the Patagonia brand since they are known for their outdoor wear for all weather. You may also be familiar with their commitment to the environment. Patagonia’s mission statement states, [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: DeadSoxy

August 14, 2018 // 0 Comments

As I look down at my bare feet, one thing that doesn’t come to mind is “sexy”. I mean, I currently have a few purple toenails, a pretty rough heel, and callouses galore. I don’t really take care of them all that well, as far [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: QALO Silicone Rings

June 13, 2018 // 0 Comments

Geli’s Impression: I don’t wear a lot of jewelry, my wedding ring being the exception. I started out with a gold ring, then switched to tungsten (which doesn’t scratch as easily as gold). After hearing more and more stories about [read more...]

Forget flip flops – Iguaneye shoes are better for your feet

May 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

Sometimes Run Oregon bloggers get new products to try out, and my favorite reviews are the items I’ve never heard of. Like Iguaneye shoes. They are unique – both in appearance and feel – but after just one day of wearing them I was [read more...]

Kegs & Legs: Shirts on Tap Subscription Box (Get your first box for $5!)

April 6, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you read the blog with any relative frequency, you have likely caught at least one of my beer or brewery related posts. I have been to almost 380 unique breweries across the map, and only have a handful left in Oregon to get to. It sounds like a [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: The Boobuddy

March 1, 2018 // 3 Comments

As a woman runner, I’ve always said that the two most important things you own for running are a good pair of shoes and a good sports bra. I’ve tried lots of both with varying degrees of success, but I’m still always on a quest for the perfect [read more...]

Indiegogo of the Week: iGUANEYE Jungle Barefoot Shoes

December 31, 2017 // 1 Comment

For all of you who are “barefoot runners,” or appreciate the concept of barefoot footwear, iGUANEYE may intrigue you. Specifically designed for comfort and to allow the foot to remain as uncovered as possible, their newest concept is the [read more...]

Helly Hansen Gear is Probably What She Wants For Christmas

December 12, 2017 // 0 Comments

When you think of Helly Hansen, you might think of ski gear and not running gear. Well, they’ve definitely got some really nice things for your next trip down the mountain, but their base layers are perfect for running in temps below 40, and [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Socks from Feetures! and Balega

November 30, 2017 // 0 Comments

At Run Oregon we believe that our feet are our most valuable asset. That’s why we care about products that assist with keeping us comfortable and on the move. We recently reviewed some socks from Feetures! and Balega. Most runners out there [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Prismsport

November 11, 2017 // 0 Comments

So since starting to run at the beginning of this year, I have developed a bad habit – buying too many running clothes. Aside from a few new clothes for work, everything this year I have bought has been clothes for running – tank top, [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: MINIM’s Method: The Rain Jacket That Feels Like a Sweatshirt

November 5, 2017 // 0 Comments

I am guessing that most of us Oregonians and Washingtonians have a variety of weather-related jackets in our closets. From running jackets, to snow jackets, to rain jackets – it’s just necessary to have a few on hand. MINIM, a company [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Women’s Pentane Tights from Outdoor Research

September 6, 2017 // 0 Comments

It’s fall, a great time to freshen your running wardrobe with new gear! Run Oregon has been lucky to try items of active wear from Outdoor Research – an adventure and athletic apparel company made by and for adventurers. Outdoor Research [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Sankalpa Yoga Pants (DISCOUNT CODE)

July 28, 2017 // 0 Comments

I like to wear funky leggings, not for attention or to impress anyone, just because I like fun clothes that make me smile. Sankalpa leggings made me smile with their fun prints and impressed me with their quality. I did get compliments every time I [read more...]

Kickstarter of the Week: Sankalpa Yoga Pants

May 12, 2017 // 0 Comments

Yoga pants have gotten quite a bit of attention lately and I say they get a bad rap. I might be biased because I work at a gym and spend a fair share of time shuttling kids around, plus I just like to be comfortable. No, I wouldn’t wear [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: INKnBURN Skirt

April 26, 2017 // 1 Comment

When I was younger I wanted to wear stuff everyone else wore. I wanted to blend in and follow the crowd even when it meant color combinations and cuts that I had no business attempting to pull off. Fortunately, in adulthood that attitude has [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Aureus Lotus and Aureus Parker shoes

April 19, 2017 // 0 Comments

Full disclosure, Aureus does not make running shoes. But we here at Run Oregon believe that it is important to have comfortable feet, regardless of what style you are wearing. After all, without healthy and well-taken care of feet, where are we?! I [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: Janji Women’s Cusco Cowl

April 13, 2017 // 0 Comments

I’m one of those people who consider jeans as “formal wear” and simply refuse to wear them at home. In fact, the first thing I do when I get home from being out and about in jeans, is come home and throw on some comfy sweat [read more...]

What Run Oregon is Wearing: FALKE

March 2, 2017 // 0 Comments

The FALKE brand comes from Germany and has been around for quite some time. They have been making apparel that touches on the whole wardrobe landscape for over 100 years. From underwear and socks to shirts and sweaters, and even a luxury line of [read more...]