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It’s Not About A Trophy
Greenbrier Ultra Marathon Race Recap My name is Travis Helsel and the sport of my choosing is running, trail running to be exact. My trail running

Strength & Mobility Training for Runners
“Don’t run to get in shape, you must get in shape to run.” – Diane Lee Activities like walking and running are very approachable ways

Your Body Isn’t Invincible! The Importance of Pre-Run Stretching
Speaking from my own experience, there are many evenings when I get home from work and all I want to do is throw on my

Why Hearing Aids Are Like Running Shoes
This month we are featuring a story from Kristin, a customer from AppRunCo-Altoona. Kristin is a runner who works at Lemme Audiology in Altoona and has given a

El Camino de Santiago
Running and Outdoor enthusiasts often have ambitious goals whether it’s an initial 5k, a first half marathon, or completing a full-length hike of the Appalachian

Local Race Recap: A Holiday Race With A Unique & Creepy Twist
As a runner who has run several hundred races, I often try to find races that are different or unique in their own way. That’s

Each Run Is Like A Box Of Chocolates
If you’re a big fan of the movie Forrest Gump, you’re probably familiar with his quotes. One of the more famous quotes that has been going

The Importance Of Long Runs In Your Training
As Summer winds down and cooler weather slowly begins to set in, many runners begin to think about or are already planning to do a

Road Trips & Favorite Running Spots
Recently, my family and I visited my in-laws for a long weekend in Groton, Connecticut. During our visit, I had the opportunity to run with

Finding The Right Heel Pitch
Anyone who has been to one of our stores is probably familiar with the term heel pitch. A shoe’s heel pitch is the difference in

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