Adjust and Adapt
Written by Jake Vis When he’s not here at Fleet Feet, you can pretty much always find Jake Vis in a gym or exploring one of Wisconsin’s great parks. Jake is also a strength and endurance coach and is a frequent visitor on podiums at Obstacle Course Races all over …
Read More ›Learning How to Run without the Motivation of a Group
Written by Ashley Cass Born and raised in in DeForest, WI, Ashley Cass is an undergraduate student at UW Madison and Fleet Feet Outfitter. She ran Cross Country and Track in High School and now finds motivation running local races. Beginning college, like all steps in life, brings many n…
Read More ›Poetry, Trail Running, and the Great Outdoors
This week's "blog" comes from Calvin Mabie, a man who can be best described as equal parts artist and athlete. Calvin is the creative force behdind our Dairyland Dirtbags, a Training Group focused on trail running. His "blog" is a series of Haikus that center around the b…
Read More ›Health and Safety Protocols
Please note the following guidelines in place for your health and safety during group runs: Due to COVID-19 • Participants are required to bring their own personal hydration and nutrition • Do not engage in traditional forms of physical contact (e.g. handshakes, high-fives, hugs…
Read More ›How To Dress for a Fall Run: Wisconsin Edition!
One day it's sunny and 65 and the next its 40 and rainy. How do you know what to wear?! This handy guide will take the decisions out of your hands. Save this page or image and refer back to it when you're heading out for a run!
Read More ›Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
Written by Jack Meixelsperger Formerly a personal trainer, Jack has gone head first into the world of Ultra Running. He has completed marathons, 50ks and even covered 67 miles during a Backyard Ultra, a race format that repeats the same 4.1 route every hour until athletes can't…
Read More ›An Ode to My Running Shoes
Written by Jacky Hernandez Dear running shoes, Thank you for all of the miles we’ve put in together. A little more than two years ago, after moving halfway across the country, you were the first pair of running shoes that I bought in Madison. On what felt like a whim, I had s…
Read More ›You Can't Spell 2020 Without #2
Written By Jenna Bartlett, pictured here with her husband, Ryan Jenna Barlett can usually be found at Fleet Feet Sun Prairie store sporting a Dinsey race shirt and a smile. She also coaches our No-Boundaries Training Group, our intro level, all-inclusive program that has helped …
Read More ›Finding Connections Through Isolation
Written by Matt RellerNot all of our staff are Boston Qualifying marathoners, IronMan triathletes and hardcore running fanatics. Matt Reller started running with the No Boundaries Training Group, our group for those just getting started on their running journey. From there, his …
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