Brooks Fun Run Tomorrow – Test out some shoes and win great prizes!

Don’t miss out on tomorrow’s fun run with Brooks!  Join us on Tuesday, September 11 between 5:30pm and 6pm to try out a pair of Brooks running shoes and get entered into a raffle of great prizes.  Thanks to our Brooks representatives, you’ll be able to wear test the shoes on a run with the […]

Your South Bay Race Calendar

Looking for some runs and races in the South Bay?  Check out all the events coming to a South Bay city near you with a variety of scenery and distances!  Join our weekly Village Runner fun runs to get you on your way! September 11 – Redondo Beach: Fun Run w/ Brooks Please join the […]

A Busy Weekend Ahead and Local Event Updates…

Good morning everyone!  We have such a busy weekend ahead and I want to make sure to hip you to all the great deals, races, etc. going on! Disney Expo and Garmin If any of you are planning on running in the Disneyland Half Marathon this weekend, please be sure to stop by the Garmin […]

Your South Bay Race Calendar

Looking for some races in the South Bay?  Check out all the upcoming events coming to a South Bay city near you with a variety of scenery and distances! August 25 – Dockweiler State Beach: Jet to Jetty Run/Walk and Fun Bike Ride Register here  September 3– San Pedro: Conquer the Bridge -5.3 miles  http://www.conquerthebridge.com/ […]

35th Annual Manhattan Beack 10K – Registration is Now Open!

Sign up today for the 35th Annual Manhattan Beach 10K!   There are two ways to register: 1.  Register online at active.com 2.  Register in person at Village Runner Manhattan Beach.      * Pay by cash, check, or charge.  There is a small convenience fee when signing up online or paying with charge cards in person. […]

Village Runner Fun Run Series & Weekend Runs

Have you RSVP’d for our Summer Fun Run Series?  Join our running group over the next few weeks for a series of Fun Runs with Nike and ASICS!  We’ll also be hosting a fun run in September with Brooks, because let’s face it – bikini season is year round when you live in the South […]

Erik’s Corner: Improve Your Running with CrossFit

Please be sure to check out another great article by our resident fitness and running expert Erik Taylor from Erik Taylor’s Fitness in Redondo Beach. This new Active.com piece not only explains what CrossFit is, but also highlights the benefits of incorporating the workouts into your running regime, and samples some specific exercises that are […]

Elite Training Center – A Day at the Beach

I was enjoying some rare R & R this Saturday afternoon by sitting on the Esplanade wall and soaking up some vitamin D with my husband when all of a sudden I was stirred by the sound of an army of people running towards us, some hoisting heavy bags over their heads.  Alas, I noticed […]

Saucony Fun Run Series – Manhattan Beach

Our Manhattan Beach Running Group (and Ray hiding behind the window) Thank you to everyone who showed up for our Saucony Fun Run Series and to our Saucony tech rep Chandra for sampling her gear and joining in on the festivities!  Thank you to all the new runners who showed up last week and to […]

Village Runner Alumni and Redondo Personal Trainer Featured on Active.com

Local personal trainer and Village Runner alumni, Erik Taylor, was featured on active.com for his expertise on incorporating strength training to improve running.  If you’ve ever thought that running was enough, think again and dive into the tips provided by Erik Taylor’s Fitness below.  If you take one thing away… learn how to do a […]