St. Patrick’s Day 5K Course Map: Please see the image below for a general idea of the race course for our St. Patrick’s Day 5K! If you are familiar with our Annual 4th of July race, please note that it is not the same course. We hope to see you all soon, and don’t forget […]
5 Great Uses for Your Old Running Shoes
Before you throw those rundown running shoes in the garbage, make sure there isn’t a better use for them first! Below are five great ways to recycle those beloved shoes of yours. 1. Work in a high rise building? Keep a pair of running shoes handy in case there’s every an emergency (fire, earthquake, etc.) […]
Power Balance… nothing more than a bracelet
I’m surprised it has taken this long, but it is official. Power Balance goes bust. Actually, the company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after revealing those hologram stickers embedded in the wristband are just as effective on balancing your body’s frequency as a Hello Kitty sticker. For more details on the Power Balance bankruptcy, […]
12 Creative Gifts for your Favorite Runner from Around the Web!
From the peppermint lattes, Bing Crosby playing over the loudspeakers, to the crisp Autumn air, there’s no denying that the holiday season is upon us! And with less than 40 days left until Christmas, I’d love to share some great running-inspired finds that I’ve found on one of my favorite websites – www.etsy.com – an […]
General Running Safety Tips – Save a life and pass them on!
Running in L.A. is a lot like driving in L.A – one must do so defensively. As an avid runner, I think it’s important to spread some general running safety tips to our friends and families. Sure, we have the right away, but don’t risk your life just to prove a point! Please be sure […]
Injury Prevention and Treatment for Runners
Thank you to all the South Bay locals that came to our booth at the Moving Planet South Bay expo on Saturday and tested out our injury prevention tools! For some great stretches on the foam rollers or some massage therapy ideas using The Stick, be sure to check out the sites below! How to […]
Jog.FM, your new running buddy that keeps on you pace!
Runners, have you heard of Jog.FM? I just giddily discovered this great running tool from the most recent issue of “Real Simple” magazine. If you like running with music and need some new tunes to keep you on pace, check out jog.fm. What makes this site so spectacular you ask?! Just input your running pace […]
Cross Country Racing Flats are In!
If you haven’t already picked up a pair for the season, visit our stores and check out our new selection of cross country racing flats! Breeze by your competition with a fresh pair of super lightweight kicks, available by Nike, Brooks, and Saucony! Student runners get 10% off racing flats, a free Village Runner t-shirt […]
Welcome Runners!
Welcome to the “Start” of our new blog, introducing South Bay runners to local running news, merchandise, running activities as well as fun and popular places to run! Please continue to check back as we will be continually updating this blog going forward! If you have any fun, local places you love to run and […]