Releasing recently, the HOVR Phantom 3 from Under Armour continues to push forward their trainer designed for speed and comfort. We have been putting a few miles in over the past few weeks and here are our initial thoughts. 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…
Yesterday, May 1st, Under Armour began the UA All Out Mile Challenge for another year!! If you missed the last challenge or are unfamiliar with what this means, the All Out Mile is your chance to put the pedal to the metal and see what you are made of. Participants run a mile somewhere, (anywhere!) and then start a month-long training period to improve on their base time. Under Armour will provide you with tips…
Under Armour has seemingly been on the cutting edge of apparel construction over the past few years. One such venture has been a Run Oregon reviewed performance sleepwear line – designed to encourage better rest and recovery. Then they teamed up with Celliant (the same technology partner with their sleepwear) to construct items that are designed to be worn when sweating via their Rush Line. And now, they have recently released their HeatGear Leggings –…
It is pretty strange to be a runner who is watching the weather in hopes of a rainy day. But that was exactly my conundrum after receiving a pair of UA HOVR Infinite 3 Storm shoes. These babies were made for challenging puddles. I mean there is literally a paragraph on the shoe about being created for the exact weather we have so often in the Pacific Northwest. “This product is designed with water-resistant technology…
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…
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…
