Sports Bras

Let's talk sports bras. If you are like most women, you can't remember when your favorite sports bra came home with you. It's like your favorite socks, hat, or gloves; it just seems like it's ALWAYS been in your drawer! Sports bras are a…

Minimalist Shoes

A common question of our customers is "what is minimalist or barefoot running?" The book Born to Run, by Christopher McDougall, helped generate the recent popularity of barefoot running. There are definite pros and cons to minimalist running…

Holiday Gift Ideas

Still looking for that last minute gift for someone? We got you covered with gift ideas at $10, $30, and $50 or less.            

How to Create a Training Plan

People often ask me how to develop a training plan or how to make running enjoyable. Here are a few thoughts. SET A GOAL  You should always start with writting out your running goals. This can be anything from running a mile without…

Nutrition And How To Use It On A Run

Full disclosure: I'm not a sports nutritionist. I'm not a food scientist either. I've just run 17 marathons, 3 Olympic Trials, and a Pan-American Games among them. I have been fortunate enough to hear some of the world's best sports nutritionists…

Dynamic Stretching vs Static Stretching

When it comes to your warm up and cool down you should be incorporating dynamic stretching as a warm up before--and static stretching as a cool down after--running, hiking, playing sports, or any other active lifestyle. Dynamic stretching consist…

Petzl Headlamps

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Now that winter and daylight savings have arrived its the perfect time to invest in a headlamp.  It's especially ideal for the runner who goes out the door early in the morning, or later at night after work. All the headlamps we carry are water…

Increase your Sleep to Bring Down Your Time

We talk a lot in the running community about the importance of nutrition and of hydration in our recover plans, but we often neglect talking about the importance of sleep. With daylight savings taking place last weekend and the hour gain (temporarily)…

New Balance Minimus 20v5

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The New Balance Minimus 20V5 is a great cross training shoe for those who run and lift. The 4mm offset and REVlite midsole provide a natural feeling while protecting your foot. 4mm off set Vibram outsole for durability REVlite midsole…