What’s Your Goal for Speed? Every walker and runner has their own pace. A smartwatch helps to keep us on pace because with one glance at the wrist, we can check and make sure we’re walking or jogging at our planned speed. But what about increasing and improving your pace?…
Have You Considered Hiring a Coach? Guest blog by Ryan Stran True or false: the best way to improve your running is to simply run more? FALSE! While running more may or may not be a small part of developing run fitness, there is a lot more to the bigger…
You’ve Got This! The New Year might seem like the distant past now that we’re well into March, but what about the New Years running goals that you set just a couple of months ago? How is it going? Are you reaching your goals, or are you finding yourself in…
Let’s Do This Together Have you started achieving your goals for running, walking, and exercise in 2022? If so, keep up the good work! Whether you’re off to a great start in reaching your goals or you’re still working on getting motivated, we believe that a running community is the…
It’s 2022 and We’ve Got a Challenge Just For You Happy New Year to all! At St. Pete Running Company, we love to encourage and motivate our customer family to set goals and reach goals. So, we’re welcoming all of you, walkers and runners alike, to our latest challenge. Check…
Do You Have a Post-Holiday Workout Plan? It’s nearly the end of 2021, which means a new year and new resolutions, such as working out so many days a week, getting up earlier to accomplish those workouts, and even trying different types of workouts. Some of you may have all…
Footwear Fit For the Holidays The holidays are upon us and with running season in full-blast in St. Pete, it’s a great time to freshen up your running supplies. Plus, running shoes make great gifts! We’ve got a list of some of the best shoes for runners to share with…
Do You Struggle to Train During the Holidays? The holidays are approaching, and that means cooler weather, lots of races, and busy schedules. Are you hoping to keep on pace this holiday season, and to avoid the pitfalls that prevent you from reaching your training goals? Holiday Training For Runners…
Gearing Up For Your First Marathon? Race season is here! There are in-person and virtual races to fit your schedule, but you might be wondering how to pick your first marathon. As the fall race season kicks off, we’ve got tips to help you navigate between different types of races.…
Do These Running Tips Sound Familiar? If you’re a runner of a certain age, you might recall some tips, tricks, and common practices that have now become obsolete. We’ve created a list for you to relive the glory days and think back fondly on how runners used to do things.…
Ready for Marathon Training? Race season is right around the corner, and many runners are ready to sign up or have already signed up for a marathon. But even if you’re not signing up for a race, you might be wondering how to start training for a marathon. Wherever you…
A Few of Our Favorite Running Spots Where to Run in St. Pete? The Sunshine City (aka St. Petersburg, FL) is a gorgeous place to run, walk, and workout. If you like to enjoy waterfront scenery where you might spot a dolphin or a manatee, we know a place you…
A Fun Group Run and an Ice Cold Peach Tea Group Run is Free and For All Levels What: Group Run for walkers, joggers, and runners Where: Meet at St. Pete Running Company (6986 22nd Ave N) When: Saturday, August 21st at 8:30 AM Who: You, your family, friends, kids,…
Are You Wearing Good Sunglasses? These Running Sunglasses Have It All! How often do you think about protecting your eyes from the harmful rays of the sun? When you’re wearing regular, non-polarized sunglasses, you might not realize that UV rays can still cause harm to your eyes. That’s why we…
Medical Staff Needs Great Footwear, Too Are You On Your Feet All Day at Work? If you’re a nurse or medical staff employee, it’s possible that you’ll spend an entire 12-hour shift on your feet with few opportunities to sit. Many jobs require employees to walk and stand for long…
Walkers Need Great Footwear, Too Have You Tried Hoka Walking Shoes? When it comes to a low-impact workout, walking is one of the best exercises you can do. Not only is walking easier on the joints, it’s also a fantastic cardio workout, especially when you walk for at least 45…
New Footwear At St. Pete Running Company Spring is here and with running season in full-blast in St. Pete, it’s a great time to freshen up your running supplies. Just in time, several new models have just updated. Here’s a quick look at what just arrived. As always, we offer…
What’s Your Running Technique? It’s Not Too Late to Learn How to Run The biggest obstacle when it comes to effective running form and technique is a lack of information. Most people who start running don’t start by learning about form, they start with things like gear (shoes, tech clothes,…
Do Your Feet Have High Arches? How to Find the Best Running Shoes for High Arches What is the first step to take when searching for the best running shoes for high arches? Get Fitted For Shoes. Whether you have high, low, or no arch in your foot, the best…
Tips on How to Find the Best Running Shoes (and What NOT To Do) Is there a secret to finding the right pair of running shoes? Some runners are looking for shoes that provide support and comfort while offering advantages like lighter weight and an edge on improved pace and…
Flat Feet? Low arches? How to Find the Best Running Shoes for Flat Feet Every foot is different and unique, which is why it’s important to select a running shoe that’s right for you and not because someone else loves a certain brand or model. Your preferences might be different…
The 727 Challenge Steps, Hydrate, Sleep Welcome to a challenge that we hope will help you kickstart your year! We’re encouraging everyone to get moving. On the surface, it might seem simple, but here’s the idea: we want you to conquer the challenge and discover how even small steps toward…
Got Wide Feet? One of the most common phrases we hear at St. Pete Running Company is, “I have wide feet.” This generalization doesn’t always mean the person requires Wide (or D-width) running or walking shoes. Sometimes a person who measures as a B-width (average width for most people) will…
Step Into the New Year with New Shoes For anyone who has made a New Year’s Resolution that involves fitness or health, St. Pete Running Company is here to support you on your journey. There are some simple steps you can take to get moving in the right direction: have…
A Holiday Running Streak December 20th – December 24th It’s that time of year! Enjoy some cooler weather with a 5-day running and/or walking streak. No matter where you choose to walk or run, you can join us and be a part of the 5 Golden Runs. How to Join…
A Running Community For All As a locally-owned small business, St. Pete Running Company strives to foster a community of walkers and runners who have a place to belong. We’re so proud of our customer family and all the ways they are reaching for and achieving their goals. Local runner…
Where to Buy Hoka Shoes and Other Top Running Shoe Brands When shopping for the runners in your life, or even for yourself this holiday season, remember that St. Pete Running Company carries the top brands in running and walking shoes. If you’re looking for where to buy HOKA shoes…
When Shopping For the Holidays, Consider These Recovery Essentials Some of the best gifts a runner or a walker can receive are recovery tools. We’re keeping this list quick and simple with what we consider the top 4 recovery tools for runners. Plus you can give yourself the gift of…
This Holiday Season, Let’s Make Exercise Fun! Do your kids see exercise as something boring or painful? Then we’ve got some tips to help you encourage your kids to exercise while making it fun. And best of all, the benefits of exercise for kids are enormous. You can tell them…
Are You Investing in Recovery Time? While many runners take the time to learn proper running techniques, most fall short when it comes to learning how to recover properly. Recovery is an important part of your athletic lifestyle. Fortunately, with the right gear like air relax boots, recovery is easier…
Get Your Holiday Shopping Done Early In Store or Online Guest blog by Kerri Somers, EP-C, CHKD Healthy You for Life, Exercise Physiologist When you go for a walk or run, what are your essentials? Some people like minimal gear (Running shoes? ) while others get excited about checking their progress on…
In 2017 alone, over 60 million people in the United States participated in jogging, running, and trail running. People who love to run understand the importance of having spectacular running shoes. You need the right support, fit, and comfort to make running easier and enjoyable. Whether you love to jog…
Shoes With Soul Special Edition Saucony Kinvara Designed by a 13-year-old! Through a program called Saucony’s Run For Good, young patients-turned-artists designed a pair of running shoes. What inspired this young artist? His favorite character, Mickey Mouse Ice cream As a patient with severe heart defects, he’s helping other kids…
Group Run is Back! Here’s How and Here’s Why We know many of you have missed the camaraderie of our bi-weekly Group Runs on Monday and Thursday evenings. We’ve missed seeing you, too, and we miss hearing about your running, your goals, and celebrating your accomplishments with you in person.…
Expert Breakdown of Carbon-Plated Running Shoes Shoe Guru and All-Around Awesome Guy Greg breaks down the ins and outs of carbon-plated running shoes. Check out the video. So Here’s What We Learned From Coach Greg GET FITTED FIRST – Racing flats with carbon plates are not for every runner. It’s…
Get Ready to Race in the Brooks Hyperion Elite 2 When the Nike Vaporfly Next % hit the scene, people flocked to get a pair even if it wasn’t the best shoe for them. We shared in a recent blog our opinion that the Hoka One One Carbon X is…
St. Pete Running Company’s Performance Technical Running Socks Now in Store We’re proud to present the all-new Performance Tech Socks which are backed by our 100% guarantee. Like everything in our store, these socks are worn by us and we’re excited for you to get your feet inside a pair.…
Does your work involve standing and/or walking all day? We’ve Got Shoes For You! We’re sharing our top 7 shoe recommendations for those of you who are on your feet all day at work (such as nurses, postal workers, etc.). We also highly recommend you come into our store for…
Saucony Endorphin is Made For Racing, Speed, and Training Looking For a Fast Shoe? The all-new Saucony Endorphin series is here! These new models are designed to be fast, responsive, lightweight, and comfortable. There are three Saucony Endorphin models: Pro, Speed, and Shift. Visit St. Pete Running Company and Get…
Are You Up For Another Challenge? With our First Take the Lake Challenge, we designated a speed loop for our town because we didn’t have one! With our Second Challenge, the loop is the same, but we’re switching up the competition. Instead of comparing your lap to anyone else, we…
Are you Suffering Defeat in this Heat? Here are 11 Tips For You to Beat the Heat! Guest blog by Kerri Somers, EP-C, CHKD Healthy You for Life, Exercise Physiologist One of the greatest-known facts about Florida: it’s HOT. I’m a Virginia native and thought I knew hot summer training until the…
Our Community is Going Strong We’re proud of our local community as so many are striving to find the positive in the midst of the pandemic, and to find ways to keep growing even in challenging times. Finding the Positive in the Pandemic Here’s a story from a member of…
We Asked For ONE Positive Thing Since Covid Hit, and We Got Hundreds! We asked and you answered! Check out what these folks in our community said about something positive that happened to them during the pandemic. Here’s What You Said… Cycling over 80 miles a week…my son got a…
We’ve Got a July 4th Challenge For You! 4 Miles or 4k on the 4th Here’s the Challenge: On your own time complete either 4 Miles or 4 Kilometers on July 4th – You can run, walk, skip, or roller blade – what ever you prefer Track your run on…
Ready to swim? Join our first Virtual Swim Challenge! What’s the Challenge? Swim a continuous 1,000 yards in the pool or open water. When should I participate? Any time between now and the end of June. Where can I swim? Beaches are open, so you are welcome to do an…
Are You Up to the Challenge? Every town should have it’s speed loop. A test. A right of passage. Why don’t we? What started as some friendly banter among our staff has now turned into a challenge. The boys would often go out to the lake to see who could…
ElliptiGO Bikes Are On the Move One of the best things to come out of a world-wide pandemic? So many people are exercising! We’d like to introduce you to a product you may have heard about. You might’ve seen people around town on these stand-up bikes and wondered what the…
Ready for the next level workout with a Garmin? In many places all over the world, people have been asked to stay home as much as possible. In Florida, that still means you can enjoy a walk or a jog while practicing social distancing. If you’ve been thinking about how to…
Hoka Carbon X versus Nike Vaporfly We’re Here to Break It Down For You It was an exciting day when Eliud Kipchoge completed a marathon in under two hours (1:59:40) back in October 2019. The world was watching and we all cheered for what this incredible athlete had accomplished. No…
Love to Swim? We’d Love to Have You Join Us at Swim St. Pete What is Swim St. Pete? It’s a fun and motivational swim program for adults. We meet bi-weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays at 5:30 AM at Walter Fuller Pool. The address is 7883 26th Ave N,…
There’s One For Everyone For those who love Hoka Running Shoes, we’re giving you more reasons to come in and get your latest pair. For those who’ve never tried Hoka Running Shoes before, check out why this brands keeps gaining in popularity. What Hoka Can Do For You MOVING…
How Diadora Brand is Sweeping the Running World Never heard of Diadora Running Shoes? We’re so excited to introduce you to a brand that’s sweeping the running world! What to Love About Diadora CUSHION AND COMFORT – One of the main features of Diadora Running Shoes is the high…
Yes! We Carry Kids Running Shoes We’re excited about these new kids running shoes from Altra. We’ve been waiting for years for a really good running shoe for youth, and we’re convinced your kids are going to love these. They’re called Altra Youth Kokiri and we’ve got a video to demonstrate how important…
Aftershokz Headphones for Every Workout Take a Swim in These Headphones Aftershokz Xtrainerz $149.95 Aftershokz Xtrainerz are the waterproof headphones you can swim with! With up to 4GB of space for MP3 storage (up to 1,200 songs) Open-ear listening 8-hour battery life Lightweight, just over 1 oz. They come with…
What’s Up With Newton Running These Days? These running shoes are here to stay! After some rocky stops and starts, Newton Running is going strong. We have 3 reasons to love this running shoe brand, and if you’ve never tried Newton, we suggest you stop by our store and check it out.…
What Do We Think of the All-New Hoka One One Carbon X? At St. Pete Running Company, we bring in brands and shoe models we believe in. That means we run in them ourselves. We test every model before it reaches our shelves, and we’re so excited to present to…
Which Foot Looks More Comfortable? St. Pete Running Company Welcomes a New Brand: Altra Running Shoes Women’s Paradigm Men’s Torin Knit 3 Reasons Why We Think You’ll Love Them SHAPE – The unique style of Altra Running Shoes is based around the actual shape of the human foot. That means…
St. Pete Run Fest Believers & Achievers You’ve followed their journeys as they prepared for St. Pete Run Fest. Now they’ve completed the race and they’ve come out stronger on the other side. We’re following up with Casey, Kristi, and Tiffany to find out how their races went, and if…
Summer is Here! Tips For Running in the Florida Heat Blog Post by Coach Jimmy Williams Summer temps are here and I just wanted to share some tips about how to acclimate to the heat/humidity: It will take about 14 days of running in the heat for an hour or…
Recovery Boots Are Now at St. Pete Running Company We’re so excited to introduce our newest product: Air Relax Leg Recovery Boots! This post-workout device is available for you to use while you are in our store. Here are the details: Fifteen minutes in the Recovery Boots only costs $10! If…
Do you speak RUNNING? Guest blog by Customer Service Manager Eric Oliva Running has developed its own language, and today’s blog will help make the shoe wall at the store seem a little less intimidating and more understandable. At St. Pete Running Company, we have personally run in and researched…
Finding Time to Run Do you find it difficult to make time for your training runs? You’re not alone. We have 3 simple secrets that can help you manage your running time. Set Your Alarm and Pack Your Bag While sleep may be precious, hitting that snooze button instead of…
Ready to Take Your Sport to the Next Level? Hire A Coach! Maybe you’ve thought about hiring a running coach, but haven’t taken that important step in your training yet. We’re here to tell you all about the benefits of hiring a coach and why now is the time! 4…
Have You Gotten Out of the Habit of Stretching? Then Here Are Some Key Stretches For You! As runners and walkers, we can sometimes focus on putting in miles rather than maintaining strength and flexibility at home or the gym. While distance runners and walkers increase their mileage to gain…
