As the weather gets colder and darker, its essential to have running gear that will help keep you safe. And when I had the opportunity to try out some GORE gear, I knew that meant some warmth for those runs too. First off were a pair of GORE R3 Women Partial Gore Windstopper Tights. I was warned in advance that the pants would probably run tight, so I was happy I chose a size larger…
I like novelty, uniqueness, and bold colors as much as the next person, but when it comes to running clothes my favorite garments have been the ones that are the most comfortable, most functional, and most well-designed – basically the simplest and least obtrusive during a run. The shorts and shirt from Las Vegas based Barbell Apparel that I recently got a chance to test emphasize practicality over flash in just this way. What they lack…
I have nothing but good things to say about the rabbit gear I’ve been running in. I fell in love with them last year from a pair of shorts and they’re my favorite go-tos. There is many a race photo of me in these loud, blue bottoms! When my new sweetie tank and lady dukes shorts arrived in the mail, I was downright giddy. The lady dukes shorts are the women’s version of the beloved men’s daisy dukes.…
You’d think that being a runner in Oregon, I would have a rain jacket already that is well loved and used, but I don’t. I’d always just use some cheap waterproof jacket (as in it wasn’t really waterproof at all) I have had in my closet for years or I would just run without and get soaking wet. When I was asked to review this jacket, I jumped at the chance and when it arrived…
When Columbia and Montrail partnered up in 2006 it might have spelled the end to an iconic trail running brand and yet, the two companies have managed to put out some very high quality shoes and gear over the years that holds up to the abuse of the trails and the climate changes that often accompany the life of a trail runner. Given the winters in Central Oregon, it is wise to have a few…
What is it about new socks that makes feet happy? Is it the way they hug your feet? Maybe it’s the connection between your feet, the socks and your shoes. Who knows?! Regardless, new socks are always exciting because they haven’t been broken down yet by miles of compression, by dirty, sweaty feet, or by going through the washer. New socks are about the cheapest “joy fix” I can think of, and for me,…
Keep on Truckin’! I say that because this item up for review is a Territory Run Co. Trucker hat – specifically the Loowit. There are a couple different styles and colors of to choose from, but all are very light weight and flexible, something that roped me in from the start. As I expected the Loowit is extremely lightweight – quite possibly the lightest trucker hat I’ve ever owned. I just love this feature because I am planning…
Supporting local businesses is something that I value and Vast Terrain has made that a priority. With the goal of passing on savings to the athlete, by using American factories, and then offering their product directly to the customer, they are offering workout clothes made in the USA without the markup of retail stores. The women’s collection includes capris, 7/8 leggings, and a tech tee. Both pants feature a waterproof zippered pocket (a must-have!) and…
As the percentage of cooler and wetter fall days increases, I begin to work my long-sleeved tech running shirts back into the rotation. I recently got the chance to try out a new offering from the Canadian athletic apparel company Strongbody. The Runner’s Choice Long Sleeve shirt quickly earned a prime spot in my collection. While admittedly not a vital feature, the first thing I liked about the shirt was the color. The photo I saw…
Jenny’s Impressions: So I have this thing against wool anything. Whenever I was forced to wear it growing up, it was itchy, uncomfortable, horrible and I couldn’t wait until I could take it off. Even though I have heard that wool is the way to go for running socks, I’ve avoided them and have always chosen cotton. That might change, though, now that I have tried out the Farm to Feet socks! I was given…
