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11.4.14

5 Tips for Winter Running

Being a runner always requires dedication and time commitment, but with winter nearing and daylight hours waning, it is often difficult for even the toughest among us to slip on those shoes for a run. With that in mind, we've a few tips to help make getting out the door easier. Find Motivat…

Time For New Shoes?

Because running brands are always competing to bring you the latest and greatest, most running shoe styles now update about once a year. November is a popular month for shoe updates, which means that if you're looking to pick up a discounted pair of last year's model, now's a great time to s…

Who's That Turkey?

There's less than a month to go until Thanksgiving. And you know what that means: We're gearing up for the annual Ridgewood Turkey Trot 8K! The race, which features competitive and recreational divisions—as well as a kids' dash—takes place Thanksgiving morning. It's one of our f…

Feel the WHOA!

The new ISOFIT upper features a plush inner fit sleeve with a flexible external cage that allows it to dynamically adapt to the foot in motion. One of the benefits of working in a running store is that you often get sneak previews of new shoe models before they hit the shelves, and in…

Are you a Fitnatic?

Fitnatics are a different breed. They love to break a sweat. They set big goals. Nothing stops them from getting in a workout. They love encouraging others. This October, we want to hear from and see all of you Fitnatics--and the people who love you--on Facebook! DETAILS: Each Tuesday a…

Fleet Feet ? You

This past Saturday, we kicked off Customer Appreciation Month with our Store 2 Store Fun Run, a 9.5-mile run along the greenways from our Wade Avenue location to our North Raleigh location. The weather was perfect—cool but sunny—and we had almost 200 runners join us. Afterwa…

Hokas: The Next Big Thing

This month, we welcome a new brand to our shoe wall. HOKA ONE ONE's midsole geometry "features a higher volume, softer density, and greater rebounding foam than standard running shoes. Along with maximal cushioning, this provides runners of all types with an energizing, stable ride." …

Running in the Dark?

70 percent of pedestrian fatalities happen between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. As the days get shorter, many runners and walkers find themselves out on the road in low light conditions. "Once you get over the fear or anxiety of it, running in the dark is actually really fun," says Brent Hollowel…

Pose Running with Nicholas Romanov

Want to improve your running form and reduce your risk of injury? Join us October 17th for a special social run and book talk with Nicholas Romanov, creator of the POSE Method. SEE WHO'S COMING ON MEETUP At 6:30 p.m., Romanov will lead a 3-mile social run from our Wade Avenue store, follo…

October is Customer Appreciation Month

Eight years ago next month, we opened our doors in Ridgewood Shopping Center. Since then, we've enjoyed interacting with thousands of runners and walkers every year and watching Raleigh's active community grow. To celebrate our anniversary, as well as the first anniversary of our North Ralei…

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