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 journey began approximately four years…
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 fun perspective on why it's…
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 Trail. For some, these activities…
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 exactly what I found at…
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 through my head recently as…
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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 my nephew at two of…
Be Smart, Take Care Of Your Heart
One of the great things about being a runner is the community of people that you meet. These are fellow runners who you train with, race with, share stories with.…
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The Growing Importance of Rail Trails
As people get out of doors as both a form of exercise and escape from the pandemic, many are turning to rail trails as a place to walk, run and…
Quarantine Thoughts of a Runner
Working at the store, we get to meet many US Army War College students from around the world who are coming in to buy running shoes or attending our group…
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Reflecting on 2020
The holiday season is upon us! You know, that jolly season where we runners celebrate the accomplishments of 2020 and make plans for 2021! Traditionally, at this “most wonderful time…