Company:K-Deer Style: Capris in ‘Wildcard’ Price: $88 Description: No outside leg seam, for a smooth, chafe-free wearing experience 30″ inseam can stretch to 34″ or scrunch at the ankle Single layer, unlined for a ‘second skin’ experience American knit and printed 4-way stretch spandex/nylon fabric Lightweight, luxuriously soft feel High performance moisture wicking, fast drying technology I’m not a hoarder, but if I might be guilty of hoarding leggings and hats, so when an opportunity came up…
Company: Ferrari Product: 488 Spider Price: $275,000 Description: The Ferrari 488 Spider: powerful performance and effortless driving for superb drop-top driving pleasure The Ferrari 488 Spider is the latest chapter in Maranello’s ongoing history of open-top V8 sports cars, a story that started with the targa-top version of the 308 GTB – the immortal 308 GTS – and which ultimately resulted in the full convertible Spider architecture. Starting with the RHT (Retractable Hard Top) around…
Company: YakTrax Product: YakTrax Run Price: Approximately $39.99 (Amazon) Description: “The Yaktrax RUN is the only traction device anatomically designed to meet the needs of runners braving the winter elements. Run naturally on packed snow and ice with the Yaktrax Run’s combination of removable spikes and steel coils, providing 360° of unbeatable traction. Continue your training during the winter with the same stability you are accustomed to on dry surfaces. The Yaktrax Run can be…
X31 Sports sent a few products to our Run Oregon blogging core. Geli and Brian have been trying some out over the past few weeks and are reporting in with their experiences. Product: Knee High Compression Running Socks Price: $19.99 (reduced from $39.99) Description: The Knee High Compression Running Socks for Men or Women by X31 Sports, are the ideal sock for any athlete, whether they are running, cycling or just recovering from a hard training session. Graduated…
Company: Cotopaxi Product: Luzon 18L Daypack Price: $49.95 Description: The durable, packable, versatile Luzon has a new twist. Packed with personality and history, each Luzon Del Dia is made proudly in the Philippines by an employee who has total creative control over the pack’s colorway. No two are the same! Impressions: This is a great, no frills, lightweight daypack. The colors are vibrant, workmanship is great. The pack holds a lot of gear, like your…
Building mileage is essential for creating and maintaining a base that allows you to improve your time, keep fit and train for races. The downside I have found to all of this however, is sometimes the longer I run the less prepared I can feel. What you take with you (or don’t) is entirely personal and dependent on your individual preference that takes trial and error. In order to help you cut down on some frustrating experiences, I…
This is probably a very biased statement, but Oregon is hands down one of the prettiest states ever to live in. Whether running or hiking, I absolutely love being outdoors taking advantage of the beauty that this amazing state has to offer. With that being said, you can imagine my excitement when I was given the opportunity to go snowshoeing near Mt. Hood recently, especially given the amount of snowfall that area has seen this past month. This also seemed like the…
Run Oregon receives and tests running stuff from time to time. Hyla and Rachel were sent some headwear from Headsweats. Read on for their take on the products. These make some great stocking stuffers! Hyla: Headsweats seems to have a cult following. For years I’ve heard fellow runners rave about their hats and visors made with the intention of being lightweight, wicking, and helpful with preventing the common nuisance of sweat in the eyes. So I was pretty…
At Run Oregon Blog, we are fortunate enough to occasionally have the opportunity to test out gear or other related running items. Run Oregon Bloggers Joe Dudman and Jessica Mumme describe their experience with some new SportHill products that came hot off the press. The first thing I noticed about the men’s SportHill Bandon running jacket was the incredibly shiny silver zipper. I’m not sure I’ve seen anything that shiny, and it really makes the jacket stand…
As with all aspects of society, modern innovations are constantly being introduced in running and racing, mostly for the great benefit of the sport. Technology and new ideas that were completely unknown 15 or 20 years ago are now commonplace and some are considered almost essential. Nowadays a cotton race shirt or a non-chip-timed race are considered quaint, primitive, or “retro”. However, the best innovations are often accompanied with unintended consequences. At the risk of…
