So things didn’t exactly go according to plan. I did the Under Armour All Out Mile. That was the easy part, if you can ever call anything related to running “easy.” But like with most things, the follow up is the hardest part. The training. It’s like eating right .. Anyone can give up ice cream for one day. But give it up day after day after day.. so much harder. Under Armour gave us…
Okay, so now’s the hard part. I’m doing the Under Armour All Out Mile Challenge (which you can read about here,) and it’s time to put the pedal to the metal. I ran my mile. I did it. But now it’s time for the legwork .. Like, for reals. Now is the 3 week training period. You know, where you’re supposed to actually improve. This is where the work happens. Here’s my problem. My boys…
I’m not going to lie. When I hear the term “speed training,” I throw up in my mouth just a little. I haven’t been a fast runner in a few years, and the competition aspect of running has never been a good mindset for me to be in. The last few years, I’ve been focusing on distance because you can always use double digit miles as an excuse for it taking forever. However, something had…
There are many corners a runner can cut when it comes to workout gear – cheaper shirts, uglier shorts, and maybe even some inexpensive accessories. But not the shoes. Never the shoes. And with so many options available, so many choices in not only brand but style, it’s hard to know where to start. Under Armour, as I’ve mentioned in several other reviews, has made great strides in every way in regard to running gear…
Ladies, if you are looking for a top that keeps you warm without bulkiness, Under Armour has you covered with the Qualifier Ignight ColdGear Funnel Neck. This long-sleeved top surprised me. It is thin, so I decided to try it out on a cool morning that would usually call for layers, but nothing hefty. I was shocked by how warm this top was. In fact, it was too warm for high 40s and breezy. I…
Under Armour has been working on “recovery items” for a while now. We have reviewed a few items from their athlete recovery sleepwear line a few years ago. I’ll be honest, I’m still not sure exactly where I stand with this sort of “Far Infrared” technology, but I can highlight that I still wear this sleepwear to this day and love how it feels. The techology doesn’t appear to be fully rooted in magic fairy…
While we had a relatively mild Fall (all things considered), the past few weeks have showcased that the cold part of winter is officially here. So, while this is a bummer for some Run Oregon bloggers (myself included), it does allow us to jump a little bit more into apparel items that have been designated to the backs of closets, dressers, and bins – long sleeve, cold-weather tops. Sigh. Under Armour’s latest apparel innovation is…
We have contacts with a lot of great companies and public relations firms, but one of our favorite’s is Verde. At Verde Brand Communications we believe the world is better seen from the saddle of a bike, from five miles into a trail run, from the top of a backcountry bowl the night after it’s snowed 12-plus, from the nose of a surfboard at glass off, or halfway up the crux pitch of an alpine…
In this Covid-19 era, do you run with a mask or not? A few months ago, a study of cases in China found that out of over 300 clusters of cases, only one (involving a total of 2 cases) occurred as a result of outdoor transmission. It seems extremely unlikely that you could catch or transmit the novel coronavirus just from passing by someone else on the street. Of course, it’s still imperative to follow…
It typically takes a hot day for me to run in shorts, as most chafe my thighs and ride up my “power thighs.” It’s not exactly warm here in March, but lucky for me I can wear summer gear due to COVID19 forcing me to run on the treadmill more. It’s shorts and tank top weather in the comfort of my own home, and it’s also turned out to be the perfect opportunity to test…
