The Run/Walk Method: A Smart and Sustainable Approach to Training
Whether you’re training for your first 5k, half marathon, marathon or aiming to complete your next race with reduced fatigue and injury risk, the run/walk method is a proven and strategic approach to build endurance while maintaining strength throughout your training c…
Read More ›Training Essentials: The Importance of Warming Up & Winding Down
Whether you're gearing up for a long run or winding down after a hard workout, having a consistent warm-up and cool-down routine can make a big difference. These simple, effective movements help you perform better, recover faster, and reduce your risk of injury. Below, you’ll find an…
Read More ›Running to Pay It Forward: Jack Tinberg Runs for Weish4Ever
Jack Tinberg discovered running in high school. A shoulder injury forced him to step away from golf, leading him to follow a friend onto the cross country team, where he immediately discovered a love for running. The 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will be Jack’s first full ma…
Read More ›Less is More: The Power of Recovery for Runners and Walkers
As runners and walkers, it's tempting to believe that the more we push ourselves, the better we’ll become. The mindset that faster paces and longer distances are the only path to improvement is a common one, but it's not the whole picture. In reality, the secret to consistent growth …
Read More ›Staff Pick of the Month: Michael from Lincoln Square
We’re excited to kick off a new monthly series where we highlight an Outfitter’s favorite gear from one of our nine locations — because our Outfitters are runners, too. Each month, an outfitter from a different store will share the pieces they’re loving right n…
Read More ›Race-Week Ready: Your Guide to the F3 Lake Half Marathon
Race-Week Ready: Your Guide to the F3 Lake Half Marathon Race week is here — and if you’re feeling a mix of excitement, nerves, confidence, and “Did I do enough?” thoughts… you’re doing it right. As we head into the final days before…
Read More ›Small But Mighty: Edward Patterson and His Marathon Journey for CdLS Awareness
Edward (Eddie) Patterson first began running consistently when his daughter was diagnosed with a rare syndrome, Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS). CdLS is a rare genetic spectrum disorder present from birth that affects physical development, learning, and behavior. When the CdLS Foundation…
Read More ›Setting a Running Goal: The SMART Principles
The S.M.A.R.T. Principles Goal setting is an art as well as a science, but if you make sure your goals follow the S.M.A.R.T. formula, you will find you are more likely to stay motivated and reach goal after goal. Specific: Set Specific Goals. Research shows that specific goals are the m…
Read More ›How To Shop for the Runner in Your Life?
By: Mike Moreau It’s the most wonderful time of year, despite the cold in large parts of the country, and you are potentially looking for a gift for the runner in your life. We would like to do our best to help you have a successful shopping experience. Having worked at Fleet…
Read More ›Outfitter Picks For Runner-Approved Gifts
Who better to help you find the perfect runner gift than runners themselves? Our outfitters rounded up their favorite products and explained why they’d make a great gift. Smartwool Merino Sport Fleece Wind Training Headband - Audrey "This headband is cute, lig…
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