I don’t know about you, but I am pumped up for this years’ Olympics in London! Here’s an article from the LA Times about local sprinter, Carmelita Jeter, on her path to the Olympics. She graduated from Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance and Cal State Dominguez Hills. My fingers are crossed for you #TeamJet! […]
Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with a run with Dad!
June 6, 2012 by
Father’s Day is a little over a week away and we have a fun way for you to celebrate with the family! We are a sponsor for a new local race called Dash4Dad raising awareness about the fight to end prostate cancer. There will be a 5K run and 1 mile walk at Dockweiler Beach […]
100 Marathons!!! 2012 San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Results
June 3, 2012 by
Congratulations to Tony Donagrechia from the Village Runner for completing his 100th marathon today at the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon!!! Your tenacity for running is truly inspiring to us all! To view race results from this year’s 1/2 and full marathon, please click the official link below. Race Results
Saucony Fun Runs coming soon! Test out a pair and enter to win a free pair!
May 15, 2012 by
Looking for a new running shoe or motivation to get active this Spring and Summer? Please join us and our Village Runner Running Group every Tuesday and Thursday for our free running group! Make some new friends and explore the South Bay as dozens of local runners gather every week! As an added bonus, anyone […]
Dash for Dads – South Bay: 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk on Father’s Day Weekend
May 14, 2012 by
The Village Runner is proud to be a sponsor for the inaugural Dash 4 Dad – South Bay event taking place Father’s Day weekend at Dockweiler Beach! Enjoy the day with your family by participating in a fun 5K or 1 mile walk along the beautiful beaches of Southern California! Register today and you’ll be […]
Exercising while pregnant
May 7, 2012 by
Exercising while pregnant – a Must or Bust? Image courtesy of www.fitsugar.com I came across an interesting article online about strangers making negative comments to one expectant mothers while exercising (article link below). Don’t get me wrong. When I’ve seen mothers whizzing past me on a run, my mouth does drop open, but the astonishment […]
Is Fit the New Rich?
April 30, 2012 by
I came across this funny and slightly insightful article on the good ol’ Daily Mail website – often an outlet for celebrity gossip and outlandish stories across the globe. The writer talks about how her friends now talk about staying active by running and participating in endurance sports and brings up some valid points about […]
Moving Comfort Sport Bras – Choosing the right bra for your shape
April 27, 2012 by
For active women and juniors, a good sports bra is just as important as a good pair of running shoes. Making sure to get the proper fit is absolutely key in finding adequate support and comfort. Unfortunately, the overwhelming majority of women are wearing the wrong size and style for their figure. With so many […]
South Bay Championship Raffle Winners!
April 25, 2012 by
Thank you to everyone who visited the Village Runner booth at the South Bay Championships at West High School last weekend and played with our spinning prize wheel! Today we drew for our two raffled prizes and the winners are (drum roll please): Free Shoes: Trisha Lee Free Entry into the 4th of July 5K: […]
98 Marathons and Counting! Tony Heads to Boston!
April 11, 2012 by
Our very own Tony D. flies out to Boston today to run for the 5th time in the Boston Marathon… but wait! Not only will this be his 5th Boston Marathon… but this will be his 98th time running a marathon [gasp]! He’ll get to 100 by June for the Rock n’ Roll San Diego. […]
