STL NEWS

04.26.18

The Best National Parks to Run Through

“Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread. A civilization which destroys what little remains of the wild, the spare, the original, is cutting itself off from its origins and betraying the principle of civilization…

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Can Social Media Make You a Faster Runners?

Antoine Fitzgerald is like many of us. He doesn’t like running in the heat. He hates sliding around in the snow. On days where the 35-year-old accountant has to make a four-hour round-trip commute from his home in Virginia to his office in Washington D.C., simply finding the motivation…

Read More › 04.26.18

Garmin 645 Music

Forerunner® 645 Music STAND OUT FEATURES  Style. Yep, we’re just going to come right out and say it. The Garmin 645 is perhaps the sleekest watch in the GARMIN lineup. One tester even went as far as to call it “elegant,” saying that he would happily wea…

Read More › 04.18.18

Saucony x Fleet Feet Running Club Challenge

2018-04-18 | We have teamed up with Saucony to bring you a virtual challenge like never before. Join the largest running community in the country - and help St. Louis come out on top!  Your task is simple: Log 4 runs within the 10-day challenge dates. Prizes await, so get ready to lace …

Read More › 04.10.18

Come run 3.1 or 13.1 with is - and SAVE 10%!

Fleet Feet Running Club is proud to offer the Official Local Training Programs for the 2018 Race 13.1 St. Louis 5k and half marathon.  When you train for Race 13.1 with Fleet Feet Running Club you'll benefit from our professional head coaches, experienced mentors, well-managed grou…

Read More › 03.30.18

Q&A w/ 2018 NYC Half Marathon Winner Ben True

Track star Ben True, 32, of Hanover, New Hampshire, won the first half marathon he’s ever run last weekend at the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon. His victory made him the first American to win the race in over 13 years. In light of the historic win, we reached out to True to talk ab…

Read More › 02.27.18

How Can I Be Safe Running at Night?

This question was answered by Carol Gilpin of Fleet Feet Sports Vacaville and Fred Joslyn of Fleet Feet Sports Mechanicsburg. Being safe and seen is of utmost importance when running in the dark. It isn't a bad thing to be a little scared of running after sunset, as it will m…

Read More › 02.27.18

Run Safely at Night

While it’s true that most pedestrian fatalities occur in the late hours after sunset and before sunrise, with the right gear and preparation you can stay safe and have a fun nighttime run, too. Here’s how:  (1) Run against traffic on the left side of the road. Ru…

Read More › 02.21.18

Learn How to Be Mentally Tough

When you hear strength training do images of weightlifting in the gym come to mind? If so, you’re not alone. Building physical strength is vital for a balanced and healthy body, but it’s only part of the puzzle. Strength training also happens in the mind. It’s time to pay a…

Read More › 02.21.18

The 5 Best Post-Run Foods

Recovery and proper fueling is just as important as the time you put in during training runs.  “Eating the right foods after a workout helps repair damaged muscles, builds new muscle fibers, replenishes glucose stores and restores fluid and electrolyte levels,” says Torey A…

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