Half a Bubble Off
As a rather rambunctious, competitive youth, I may have pushed the limits of what is considered "normal" or "safe." I remember having neighborhood competitions to see who could (would) jump out of a tree from the highest point...or see who could run the most laps around my parents hous…
Read More ›To All the Goal-Setters
I’ve never been into the whole “New Year’s Resolution” thing. In fact, I’ve set only one true New Year’s resolution in my entire life. I remember it very clearly because the one New Year’s resolution that I actually made, I kept. I decided I was goin…
Read More ›The Running Buddy Prenup
It’s a new year and the beginning of many a training program—from the 5K to the marathon and beyond. In honor (and preservation) of the many running buddy bonds that will be inevitably forged, we decided to republish one of our most popular Flyer articles to date: The Running Bud…
Read More ›Running Trivia
I've always considered myself somewhat of a running geek extraordinaire. Growing up the son of a track/cross country coach, I was indoctrinated into the Church of Running as a wee lad. Most runners aren't so lucky and, therefore, miss out on meeting and learning about some amazin…
Read More ›The Most Human Sport
Running is a very human sport. It is naked—you could even say it’s the birthday suit of sports—bereft of the bells and whistles adorning more elaborate activities. It is existentially ergonomic, elemental by nature. It is fundamentally inclusive, transcending time, age, abi…
Read More ›It's a New Day
Tomorrow has no mistakes in it, yet. Each day dawns fresh and new and unmarred by errors, slips, or gaffes. For some reason, however, we tend to bring our past failures, concerns and worries with us into the landscape of each new day. Why must we always trip over the stone that's behind us? …
Read More ›Remember That One Time
I’m not going to lie. I’m sentimental. No, not in a kitschy, Hallmark greeting card kind of way. In fact, I’m quite the opposite of tangible sentimentality. I’ve wrapped birthday gifts in newspaper (it was the only thing I could find…) and thrown out old baby cl…
Read More ›Anybody Wanna Go Fast?
Exasperated after his driver went AWOL in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, crew chief Lucius Washington asked the fateful question, "Now, is there anyone out there who wants to go fast?" Speed in racing, whether via car, bike, or foot, is a vital component that is too often negle…
Read More ›Winter Hydration Tips
Packed with electrolytes, light flavor, no sugars or carbs, and in a portable "tab" format, Nuun Active Hydration is a perfect sports drink. The electrolytes found in Nuun will help alleviate cramps, help muscles function, communicate and burn energy efficiently. In this post, …
Read More ›FLEET FEET donates $15,000 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
On October 27, 2013 FLEET FEET partnered with Competitor Group Inc. to host the Quinn Family Foundation Rock and Roll St. Louis Marathon & Half Marathon benefiting Team Activities for Special Kids (TASK). It was the 3rd edition of Rock 'n' Roll St. Louis, an event that evolved from…
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