Races this Week: May 1 – May 4, 2025
The first weekend of May is stacked with racing action, as the calendar explodes with a dozen events on Saturday alone—and four more on Sunday…
Spring Forward with Korsa: Fresh Fits for Your Miles
One brand that’s still fairly new to us—Korsa—is back with some fresh releases for spring. If you’re not familiar, Korsa is Road Runner…
Craft Nordlite Ultra 2: A Crafty Step Forward
Multi-tasking is the name of the game in today’s world, so I’m all for a good hybrid shoe that allows me to transition from road to trail with…
Ridgeline Ramble: Eugene’s Trail-Trotting Tradition Lives On
Looking for a rad race to run over Memorial Day weekend? Here’s one to strongly consider. The Ridgeline Ramble, occurring Saturday, May…
Form, Function, and Flair: FITS Socks
I seriously love getting new socks, I don’t know why. Maybe it’s the way they feel on my feet, especially for that first run. I often buy new…
Pack to the Future: Peak Design’s Outdoor Backpack
Peak Design, founded by CEO Peter Dering back in 2010, launched through Kickstarter and has had a series of successful campaigns, including…
Race Preview: Hagg Lake Road Run
A lot of people talk about the Hagg Lake Mud Run in February, but if slipping and sliding around in the cold isn’t for you, there’s another…
Steady Strides: The ASICS GEL-CUMULUS 27 Keeps Rolling
Reliability. It’s a word that often gets overlooked. Sure, we all understand its importance—whether in life, relationships, or even the gear…
Guac & Roll at Portland’s Cinco de Mayo Races
Runners love to party too, and that’s why the 2025 Cinco de Mayo races exist! This race, which will fall on May 4th this year, will take…
Tifosi Sanctum XL Review: A Bigger, Bolder Favorite
If we had to pick one of our favorite sunglasses we’ve received to review, the Tifosi Sanctum would easily be near the top of the list.…