What is a Running Track? Some runners train on the road. That can mean sidewalk or pavement. There are some who enjoy running on a track. Today, most running tracks are constructed with synthetic materials, primarily all-weather polyurethane and also include layers of rubberized granules. There are some significant differences between street running and track…
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What’s the Best Marathon Training Method? The Fall season is here, which means it’s racing season! There are so many wonderful marathon races all over the world. While you search out races and make decisions for your training, we’ve got a few key tips to share which we hope can help make training easier and…
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If you’ve been looking for people to run with, look no further! Did you know St. Pete Running Company hosts free Group Runs twice a week every week? Plus we also have occasional group run events on Saturday morning. What Are the Benefits of a Running Group? Running is known for being a solo sport.…
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St. Pete Running Company is proud to present a 3-Week Summer Speed Project. We’d love for you to join us for this conditioning and running challenge. What: Get ready to supercharge your summer with our exclusive 3-week Speed and Conditioning Program! Who: Anyone who can run for 1-2 minutes without stopping and wants to improve their running.…
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What’s the Big Deal About Running Shoes? Are you new to running and wondering what the big deal is about running shoes? Does it matter if you wear running shoes or not? If you’ve been running for a while, you probably have your answer at the ready: a very loud YES. Because it does matter.…
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How to Beat the Summer Heat You don’t have to be in Florida to know that summer has started (first day of summer was officially June 20th). If you’re in Florida like us you’ve been feeling the summer heat long before today. Which likely means it’s going to be a hot one. So how can…
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Thanks to all the Dads Out There Are you looking for the perfect gift for your amazing dad? We want to help you celebrate Dad just in time for Father’s Day this Sunday, June 16th. We’ve curated a list of items Dad will love with our Father’s Day gift guide. Plus we’ve got a discount…
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A Beginner’s Journey to Marathon Training For novice runners, a marathon might sound like an exciting challenge. But how does someone start marathon training when they’re a newbie to running? And how long will it take to train for a marathon? What is a Marathon? A marathon is a race distance of 26.2 miles, or…
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Join Swim St. Pete with a Free Class What is Swim St. Pete? Swim St. Pete has been developed to help you maintain and increase your endurance and proficiency in the swimming pool. We’ve assembled a coaching team of experienced swimmers and accomplished triathletes to take your swim training to new depths. We meet three…
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St. Pete Running Company is proud to present our Summer Speed Track Training program. We’re calling on runners of all levels to join us this summer as we kick off this awesome program focused on increasing your speed. What: A fun & focused 8-week track training program expertly designed to increase your pace and your speed.…
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