Going Bananas: Testing VitalFuel for Long-Run Energy
Everyone likely has a go-to fueling plan for long runs and races. Once it works, it tends to stick—because nutrition is personal,…
Run Oregon Test Kitchen: JAMBAR
Running in Oregon rarely looks the same twice. One day it’s mossy singletrack under towering firs, the next it’s on to some steady road miles…
Run Oregon Test Kitchen: DEFI Snacks
For years, I thought of snacks as a kind of punishment—something that reflected a weak mind (and stomach). Nowadays, I see that was mostly a…
Run Oregon Test Kitchen: Kindling Protein Pretzels
I like pretzels as a snack. I generally skew salty and savory far more than sweet when I’m reaching for something between meals, so pretzels…
The Bottle That Launched a Thousand Sips: Hydro Flask
There are a few companies out there whose brand name has become the default descriptor for the product itself. Band-Aid, Kleenex, and Google,…
A One-Two Punch: First Impressions of NEVERSECOND Energy Gels
Everyone likely has a go-to fueling plan for long runs and races. Like most habits, it’s hard to break—especially when it comes to something…
Fuel for the Run AND the Rep: Trying Out Stacked Fitness Hydration
Anyone perusing an event website these days will inevitably come across a familiar line: “Aid stations will be stocked with water and…
Feeding Frenzy: Shark Bars Swim into My Snack Rotation
I’m pretty finicky when it comes to energy bars. I get tired of most of them pretty quickly — even ones I liked at first. Over time, I’ve…
Gnarly Launches Mint Mocha Whey Protein — With a Winter-Friendly Flavor and a Climate-Friendly Mission
Winter comes with its own collection of smells and tastes, but there’s something about the darker days that pushes a couple straight to the…
Raw and Ready: Raw Nutrition Chocolate Milkshake Protein Drink
As a runner, I like to finish my morning workouts with some protein a few times a week. For years, that’s meant powders — and while I’ve found…