Are Your Shoes Ready to Go to the Donation Bin? One of the most common questions runners ask is, “When do I need to replace my running shoes?” Many runners and walkers don’t realize that their shoes shouldn’t reach their first birthday. There are multiple ways to tell if you need new running shoes. Here…
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Cold Weather: Will It Improve My Workout? Florida has been nearly unrecognizable this winter with significantly colder temperatures than we usually experience at this time of year. There was even snow on the beach in the panhandle a few months back. We tend to get excited in the Sunshine State when the weather cools down…
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St. Pete Running and Coffee is Now Open It’s finally here! This small local business is expanding and the running specialty shop plus café has now opened after years of careful planning. St. Pete Running Company owners Cody and Janna Angell have envisioned this unique concept for over a decade, even before they opened their…
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Running Through the Hectic Holidays Running on empty this holiday season? Then let’s get motivated to move! If you’re struggling to find your rhythm in the midst of gift shopping, events for the kids, and holiday parties, we’ve got a few strategies to help you keep running and walking. Instead of letting the chaos of…
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The Fall Racing Season is Here As the weather cools down even just a few degrees here in Florida, every runner notices. That awesome time of year is here. Fall racing season! But how do you stay motivated and injury-free for your upcoming races? We’ve got some advice for you. Check it out. 1. Be…
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The fall racing season is upon us! As the race season amps ups, it’s a great time to amp up your training and workouts. If you’ve signed up for a half marathon, especially if this is your first time, you might be wondering how to train for a half marathon. We’ve got a few tips,…
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Running: It’s Actually A Reward! When you talk to your kids about running, let them know how fun it is. Some of us may have had preconceived notions about running being a punishment when we were kids. We’re all about being a part of adjusting attitudes toward running. We want to help people of all…
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Nike Racing Shoes Have a Cool History In 1960, legendary coach and Nike founder Bill Bowerman took a waffle iron and designed a custom pair of running shoes for one of his athletes competing in the Olympics. A few years later, the Nike brand was born. For decades, Nike dominated the running shoe scene, but…
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Training Together Through the Dog Days of Summer St. Pete Running Company and On Running present the August Mileage Challenge. This is a month-long free event for anyone who wants to participate. Whether you’re logging solo miles or joining our weekly group runs, this is all about staying strong and supporting each other through Florida’s…
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Summer Survival Tips For Runners Has the summer heat slowed you down? Actually, one of the best pieces of advice we can give you is just that: slow down in hotter weather! It’s important to scale back your speed on long runs and increase your hydration. When you’re sweating profusely, your body becomes more and…
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