Janji Apparel: Into the Surround featuring the Moroccan Sahara
Every year, Janji has a collection of running pieces that showcase a different part of the world in the color options, designs, and artistic…
Take off in the Hoka Cielo X1 2.0
HOKA is a gamechanger in the shoe world. Love them or hate them, you’ll see them everywhere and there are so many different styles now that…
The Mary’s Peak Trail Run is Summit-thing Special
The Mary’s Peak Trail Runs are coming up fast on June 14th! These trail races, which offer you a 50 miler, a 50k, and a 25k, have a limited…
Trail Mix Master: Testing the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro’s Blend of Tech and Comfort
La Sportiva is a mountain trail running company—no bones about it. Born in the Dolomites, where vert and technical terrain are more daily…
Races this Week: May 5 – May 11, 2025
The second week of May rolls in strong with midweek races and a jam-packed weekend that stretches from the Central Oregon high desert to the…
The Tracksmith Trackhouse Collection: Where Miles Meet Lounging
While it’s great to have all the latest tech in running gear, nothing really beats the feeling of peeling off your sweaty clothes after a run…
New Race Alert! 2025 Firelane Trail Trial
Go Beyond Racing always brings the fun to their trail runs, and this year they have added the 2025 Firelane Trail Trial race to the docket! If…
Dress Like a Man: Underwear 24.0 – featuring Ibex Naturals Collection
Longtime readers of the blog probably know by now that I have a bit of an obsession with men’s underwear—there was even a time when I was…
Big Stack, Big Performance? Putting the Mafate X to the Test
The Hoka Mafate X is a highly stacked “super shoe” in Hoka’s trail running lineup. The “X” in the name signals…
May 2025 Races in Oregon & SW Washington
Race Name Date Location Distances Registration Link Walk/Run for the Animals May 3, 2025 Vancouver, WA 5k More Information Bend Beer Chase May…