When I think “Merrell” I typically think shoes. Back in 1981, Merrell started out providing high quality hiking shoes and didn’t actually start apparel until 25 years later. But they seem to have carved themselves out quite a niche for the outdoor enthusiasts – including runners. Trail Running Legging I don’t often wear running tights, but the Winter and Spring of 2023 have made it a necessity. Thus, I didn’t balk at the chance to…
You can’t do much better in quality than Tracksmith. Their clothes are stylish with a classic look and they will wear well over time. These clothes are everyday training staples that are versatile in providing great performance gear that’s actually comfy enough to wear all day. See our other posts on Tracksmith! The Harrier offers a casual take on a long sleeved running top that can seemingly be worn in casual settings as well. The…
Now that it’s finally starting to get colder, darker, and wetter out here in the Pacific Northwest, we thought it would be a good time to start testing some of the latest warm weather gear over at Run Oregon. GORE-TEX has been a household name in the outdoor space for decades now. Living in Oregon, it’s almost impossible to not have come across their gear. Here is where the R5 GORE-Tex Infinium Tights come into play.…
Going for a run these days is more than just lacing up and heading out. I always bring my phone with me (just in case something happens … or I decide to finish my run at Starbucks and walk back home), and when I’m running from work or at a park, I need a place to safely stash my key. Lately, I’ve also been bringing along a mask in case I do stop at Starbucks,…
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…
We are definitely in the thick of running season right now – and while the weather has been pretty cool, we know that warm months are ahead of us. It’s time to start some planning now for your spring and summer running wardrobe. Columbia Montrail has some new technology hitting some of their items. Their “Omni” garments (Omni-Shade, Omni-Freeze ZERO, and Omni-Wick) are very interesting and above my pay scale in understanding the specifics. However,…
There are so many choices when it comes to workout apparel these days that it can be a bit overwhelming. Even worse, you never know how something will perform until you’re wearing it, and by then I am generally too lazy to return something if it doesn’t quite work out. I’m always on a quest for the best, and I have to say that RYU gear is a new favorite of mine. RYU (Respect…
This summer I received a pair of Kari Traa Louise 3/4 Tights to try. However, with the hot summer we had, I just couldn’t bring myself to leave my shorts behind until this week – when the temperatures suddenly dropped about 20 degrees. That’s when I knew it was officially time to break out the running tights again. The Louise 3/4 Tights are super cute and made me feel like I look like a serious…
It’s fall, a great time to freshen your running wardrobe with new gear! Run Oregon has been lucky to try items of active wear from Outdoor Research – an adventure and athletic apparel company made by and for adventurers. Outdoor Research products are so well designed and tested that they are guaranteed forever. I was able to try the Women’s Pentane Tights and I have found my new favorite winter running tights. When I slipped the…
You could probably describe me as being “very vanilla” in terms of the running gear that I wear as I tend to stick with one brand, plain designs, and only a couple of different color schemes (black and grey, mostly). To get an opportunity to test out some gear from Rabbit Running Apparel was a bit of a change up, but one I was super excited for. Right off the bat, the first thing that stood out to…
