It’s that time of year again when we are all out looking for the best deals, killer sales, quality items and perhaps a little gift buying for others as well. Whether you are shopping for yourself or looking for that perfect gift for the runner in your life, look no further! Here is a compilation of a just a few of the product reviews that Run Oregon bloggers have tried and tested and found true…
Those who know me really well know that, while I love getting (mentally) lost while trail running, I don’t get out into the wilderness as much as I’d like. Between work and transporting three kids (and their friends) to/from school and evening activities – it can be a challenge to find the time. Thus, though I have a few trail-only shoes to choose from – I leave the heavy lifting up to our trail running…
We are blessed here in Oregon. There are just so many different trails to explore across this great state – from Coastal hikes, to serious backcountry and high desert excursions – there is somewhere out there for everyone. While we are not a hiking blog, we do feel that there is some definite overlap between running and hiking. Sometimes we even overlap the same trails. Company: Scarpa (Facebook | Instagram) Shoe: Rush MidGTX ($179) 13.4…
When I think of the brand SCARPA, I think of rock climbing, not running. Indeed, a quick visit to their home page immediately shows a man dangling from his fingertips and the words “Rock Climbing” bright and bold. As any athlete knows, cross training is crucial and many climbers turn to trail running (and runners turn to climbing!) so it would behoove any footwear company to follow their customers’ trends. SCARPA has been doing just…
If you spend any time out on the trails, you know that finding a good trail shoe is crucial to your success. Trails are hard enough to negotiate even with the best of intentions, and you don’t want to have to think about your shoes while you’re out there. SCARPA, the Italian word for “shoe,” is also a family-owned business out of Italy, and they have been around for generations. This reputable brand of performance…
When Run Oregon editor, Matt Rasmussen asked if I would be interested in testing and reviewing a new release from Scarpa, I couldn’t jump at the opportunity quick enough. Having just come off a heavy summer trail running season, I was in the market to find that perfect winter trail running shoe. During the summer months, which included running the Mt. Hood 50 miler and Waldo 100k, I alternated between the Pearl Izumi N2 and the Hoka…
