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Night Time Running Safety

Published on 2011-11-15 16:21:00

We're only a week or so into EST and I'm already wondering if we'll ever see the light of day again. The temperatures can be ideal for running, but if you live a busy and hectic lifestyle (who doesn't these days?) that means running in the dark. In this area, that puts you at risk especially if you run alone and run on busy roads.Have no fear! There are some pretty simple safety measures you can take so that you can lessen the nighttime risks.Take along your cell phone. There's little explanati [..] > read more

Your Shins Hurt?

Published on 2011-07-02 07:15:00

Our customers very often are suffering from a variety of 'issues' running related that they share with us when we fit them for shoes at Fleet Feet. The two most common are heel/arch pain, which very often is plantar faciitis, and shin splints.Shin sp > read more

Hydration is Critical For Summertime Running

Published on 2011-06-24 11:54:00

As an owner the owner of Fleet Feet Mahwah, I see many runners of all abilities. This extends beyond our customers to those who participate in our training programs, be it the No Boundaries 5K, "Running 101 10K" or our "Half Marathon" program.A key e > read more

Another Endurance Sport Tragedy

Published on 2010-10-25 10:43:00

During the US Olympic trails in Central Park in 2007, the running world lost Ryan Shay, a gifted runner who was an Olympic hopeful. During the race, Ryan collapsed and died due to a heart condition.Sadly, another US athlete, Fran Crippen, an elite sw > read more

Running and Charities

Published on 2010-07-23 16:19:00

A day doesn't pass by in this media driven society when our attention isn't called to a celeb or sports star who's got a charitable foundation to fight a worthy cause. These folks parlay their celebrity status and popularity to raise millions of doll > read more

The LATEST in the Footwear Craze!

Published on 2010-05-20 17:55:00

It's no secret that I haven't fallen head over heels over the Vibram craze. This "barefoot" running proponent now boasts EIGHT styles of SHOES all in the name of barefoot running. Their products will combat the sins of the running shoe industry for r > read more

Barefoot Running & The Latest Research

Published on 2010-05-14 15:31:00

For those of you who have followed this blog, I've written more than once about running's latest craze, barefoot/minimalist running. You can scroll down to see what my opinion's been in past blogs regarding this topic.While I have yet to drink > read more

"More" Misery!

Published on 2010-04-26 14:17:00

A morning that consisted of hard, unrelenting, wind driven rain, and cooler temps wasn't enough to dampen the spirits and and persistance of the women who ran and walked in yesterdays seventh edition of the More Fitness Half-Marathon in Central Park. > read more

The Falmouth Road Race! A "Classic" Summer Run!

Published on 2010-04-24 13:23:00

If you're the type of runner who loves to travel to great destinations in order to run in challenging races then, the Falmouth Road Race in Cape Cod, MA is one race to put on the top of your list. This race that draws almost 10,000 runners, consists > read more

Running Can Create Great "Childhood" Memories!

Published on 2010-04-18 09:31:00

Many of us, when we talk or think about running, delve into discussions about our races, PR's, medals, shoes and other types of "babble." Actually though, running is and should be so much more!I recall several years ago, when my daughter was very you > read more

Barefoot Running Continued

Published on 2010-03-14 21:14:00

If the sun rises, the topic of barefoot running will rear it's head in some fashion. So, here it goes again on this blog. It is a topic that will not go away soon as it's proponents and it's skeptics go "at it" in magazines, newspapers, and blogs acr > read more

Our Winter Olympic Heros Are Runners Too!

Published on 2010-02-22 15:55:00

The hot topic these days for water cooler talk is definitely the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Fleet Feet Mahwah is no exception even though we don't have a water cooler! I will say however, that when our customers talk about the Olympics > read more

Runner's Answer The Call

Published on 2010-02-09 11:52:00

As is often the case when it comes to charities, runners love to run for a cause and Haitian earthquake relief was no exception. Fleet Feet Mahwah has been collecting shoes and sending them to Sole4Souls, a charitable institution that sends shoes to > read more