STL NEWS

11.3.15

Train Like a Pro

Having grown up in St Louis, I've been a diehard fan of our local teams for decades. I've lived the highs and lows; celebrating the championships and becoming crestfallen after the failures.  No matter how good or bad the season, however, each team's coaches and athletes will always di…

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The Power of Running to Inspire | Robin Haynes

You know that person.  The one who improved his or her health.  Overcame challenges.  Raised money for charity.  Rallied communities.  All through running.  Mizuno has partnered with Fleet Feet Sports to recognize five inspiring St. Louis runners.  Robin Ha…

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Uncle Fred, Dunkin' Donuts, and Expectations

Early in 2009, Sally told her dad, Fred, that she was going to run the Chicago Marathon. Fred was a runner, too—albeit a more leisurely one than Sally. Though he was in his early sixties, he could still rock a ten-minute mile, and once a week, the father-daughter duo would convene fo…

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Running Form 101

"I've always been told I have a beautiful stride.”  “Sure, your stride is pretty, but that only means it's pretty fast.  Your goal is be faster, not just pretty fast," I said.  This was one of the first discussions my wife and I had after we met.   One…

Read More › 10.27.15

Race Day Elixir

I can see it now, the peripatetic pharmacist arrayed in wicking, zippered-pocketed garb, a holographic bib number pinned to his chest, a clunky pair of Hokas strapped to his feet. He is preaching from the bed of his pickup truck—no, a trailer hitched to his pickup truck—deliverin…

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The Power of Running

At the beginning of August, Fleet Feet Sports launched The Power of Running initiative, a celebration of running together, running for good, and running to inspire. Throughout August and September, Fleet Feet St. Louis and our sister stores across the nation showcased the many good things th…

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Saucony Fit and Fashion Weekend

FIT | Saturday, November 7th EVERUN is Saucony's newest cushioning technology.  It provides 83% energy return and is three times more durable than standard midsole foam.  Join us for the ‪#‎EVERUN‬ 4 Everyone launch party on Saturday, 11/7, at Fleet Feet South Co…

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Call in the Reserves

By mile seven, I could think of nothing else. The race was going much better than I had expected. And, yet, my elation was tempered by one all-consuming regret: I really, really wish I hadn’t ordered whiskey…  Listen, I don’t drink. But when I do, I drink bourbon.…

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Ikea-n't Believe How Much Work This Is

On Sunday, I Ikea-d for the first time. Have you ever been to Ikea?  Picture JFK airport chockfull of travelers dragging luggage and carrying backpacks. Now picture the airport as a giant grocery store. The travelers are now shoppers, and their luggage and backpacks are now carts and b…

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Diet Strategies for the Taper

It’s taper time! With many miles of training behind you, there is no doubt you are mentally and physically prepared for your upcoming marathon. However, this “tapering period” often conjures up questions on how to adapt your diet in the days leading up to race day. How you …

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