Nathan is pretty well-known for their sports accessories, from hydration packs and belts to headlamps and reflective vests, and everything in between. They’ve revamped their QuickStart pack, complete with a 1.5L bladder, and is now available online. I’ve been running with a Nathan pack for easily 5 years and any race start will be a showcase of their many styles and iterations as well. One of their introductory packs, the QuickStart, has been updated and…
Being that the PNW is considered a temperate rainforest, we see a lot of rain and wind with our somewhat chilly temperatures in the fall, winter, and spring. Picking gear before a run requires factoring in potential weather conditions and the length of time you will be outside. Most of us have probably experienced runs with rain, sleet, wind and temperature variances up to 20 degrees on the same workout. With the normal varying early…
Sunglasses are a funny thing. Really. We all (probably) know that joke about sunglasses in Oregon, which basically suggests that whenever you get around to needing them you have to buy a new pair because you can’t find your old pair…haha. However, in the last few years, running sunglasses have taken on a new genre, of sorts, when it comes to the gear you have to have as a runner. With that said, there are…
For most of us, when we hear the running company Nathan, our minds probably tend to gravitate in a couple areas – hydration, packs, and illumination tools. However, they just released their new apparel line designed for race day performance. We recently checked out a couple items from this collection – the Rise Tee and Essential shorts. First and foremost, as far as we are concerned, this foray into the apparel landscape is a successful…
Nathan is pretty well-known for their sports accessories, from hydration packs and belts to headlamps and reflective vests, and everything in between. So it should come as no shock to see they now have a new belt that features a quick-access bottle pocket on the back with a no-bounce compression system – the Pinnacle Belt. Product/Items: Pinnacle Belt ($60) Company: Nathan Sports Product Specs (From website): Gear Capacity: 0.5L Material: 60% Polyester, 3% Spandex, 5%…
Between all of us bloggers, we run … a lot. And we all have our “favorite” things that may not seem like a big deal, but if forget them on race day or go to reach for it at the trailhead of our long run and it’s not there, it is a big deal. So, here’s a sampling of some of our favorite little (low-cost) things for you to consider as stocking stuffers for the…
I don’t generally run with water. Over the past few years, I have utilized water stations as my primary source of hydration, and relegated most of my packs and belts to the back of the running closet. It’s not that they aren’t fine products, but I am finding that I generally get by between aid stations without really wanting water. However, as this COVID-19 pandemic has left with me with a surprising amount of time…
Even when I’m not working out multiple times per day during this COVID-19 quarantine, I end up with a lot of dirty workout clothes at the end of the day. And, not to brag, but I would be willing to bet mine are much grosser than the average person. So, in a completely disgusting way, I…win(?). I also think Nathan Power Wash Performance Detergent Capsules are a winner. I like to limit my impact on…
Run Oregon: What’s new with the Holiday Half? I mean, it’s almost September, which means it’s basically the holidays … Foot Traffic: The next price increase for the Holiday Half will be on August 15th, but the early bird gets the worm! The first 300 registrants get a FREE pair of Freddie the Yeti gloves. You’ll be happy you have them on race day! And did you hear the great news?? We have heard from…
Remember: November is National Runner Safety Month, and to “shine a light” on this designation, we’ve teamed up with NATHAN to give away five sweet items. In this post, you can get our thoughts on their three lighted visibility options which you can win (new ones, not the ones we’ve gotten all sweaty)! In order to win, just tweet a safety tip, tagging @runoregon and @nathansportsinc, using the hashtag #FireUpYourRun (and include the name of the…
