To all of our customers out there we want to say THANK YOU and WE LOVE YOU!!! In a few days RunAbout turns 12 years old. We started off downtown in the back of what is now 310 Rosemont. After three years we relocated
to the University Mall where we remained for a little over nine years. Now we are happily settled into our new home in the First & Main Shopping Center and are excited to continue to serve our community.
Like most small businesses we struggled greatly in the beginning; many times questioning if we would make it. Due to the support of our customers over the years you have all kept us going and allowed us to offer the Healthy Kids Runs, Thursday Night Race Series, the Pub Runs, our Race Series which includes the Hokie Half and to continue great traditions like the Draper Mile and Blacksburg Classic. Because of you we have been able to expand our selection of products. When we first opened only a few companies (Mizuno, Brooks and Saucony) would take a chance on us in an industry that has a 50% failure rate in the first two years. Now we have 13 shoe companies that allow us to offer a diverse selection of running and walking shoes. We will continue to get better and hope that our service, selection and price will keep you coming back. Thanks for shopping local and
thank you again and again for allowing us to do what we love!
With great appreciation,
Your RunAbout Crew
James, Frank, Theresa, Caman, Brian, Kevin, Zach, George, Madalyn, Heather, Jay, Michael, Bobbie and Kristen
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RunAbout Sports Happenings
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With the arrival of spring and consistently warm weather, we've sprung into action with a number of training events and groups for all ages and fitness levels! Our Wednesday night Pub Runscontinue to grow in popularity. Soon we will be kicking off weekly training groups, featuring a half marathon group training towards the Hokie Half Marathon and a couch to 5k group. We have plenty of fun events in store in the coming months, so be sure to mark your calendar!
Also be sure to stop by the store to check out the wide range of apparel we have in stock for spring & summer. May 19th marks the 12th Birthday of RunAbout and we will be celebrating all day long with stellar discounts, door prizes and cake!
VOTE for RunAbout Sports
Competitor Magazine is holding a national contest for the 50 Best Running Stores. If you have the time we would greatly appreciate your vote.
Vote Here
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RunAbout Sports is Celebrating its
12th Birthday!
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Join us on May 19th in celebrating the store's 12th Birthday! We will be taking names for stellar door prizes all day long, providing special sale prices and even serving up some cake! That's this coming Tuesday, so mark your calendar today! Make sure to stop by early to sign up for the door prizes. You do not need to be present to win and the door prizes will be drawn throughout the day.
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Training Groups Begin May 20th
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Couch to 5k & Hokie Half
Registration is $75*, but as an incentive for regular attendance, please note the following:
If you attend every session, earn 100% of your $$ back
If you attend 50% of the sessions, earn 50% of your $$ back
Two weekly group training sessions will be held:
Monday Evenings or Tuesday Mornings (choose one)
and Saturday mornings.
To registered, simply fill out the sign-up sheet online!
*All proceeds from these groups will be donated in support of the High School Track of Dreams.
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Wednesdays at 6:00 pm- RunAbout Sports at First & Main
Our Pub Runs will continue to take place each Wednesday at 6PM starting from RunAbout Sports at First & Main. After the run, head over to Bull & Bones for food & drink specials. Each of our weekly events will involve door prizes, visits from shoe companies and other free giveaways.
For more information, click
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| Thanks to our New Balance rep for sharing the NB Fresh Foam with customers at a recent Pub Run! |
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Thursday Night Race Series
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Our Thursday Night Race Series is a great way to get a workout in! The series is held at 6:30pm each Thursday at the
Blacksburg High School running course above the track.
The series will continue for
another month.
12 and under free - everyone else $1.00.
We have a Rookie league (1 mile), a Farm League (1-3 miles) and a Lightning League (3-5 miles) -perfect for all ages and fitness levels! Come join us and bring a friend!
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Stay Connected - For the latest in sales, news and events, be sure to follow our Facebook page!
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Spring Healthy Kids Runs
Designed to help children learn about having fun while staying fit, this FREE program welcomes kids ages 5-12 years!
Typical activities include proper warmup, an age-appropriate track or cross country workout, proper cool-down and stretching, and a LOT of fun. The runs are currently being held each Tuesday evening from 6:00-7:15pm at the new Blacksburg High School track. No signup necessary, just show up.
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Youth Track League
This summer track league for kids ages 6-12 years will meet once a week for practice AND once a week for meets starting in June. Events include sprints, jumps, throws, and distances up to one mile. Cost is $60.00 for the entire summer and includes team shirt, coaching, and meet officiating. Stay tuned for more information!
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Downtown Sundown 5k - 6.20.15
The next race in the RunAbout Race Series is the Downtown Sundown 5k which will be held on June 20th, 2015. The race starts and ends in downtown Blacksburg and is held in conjunction with the Summer Solstice Festival!
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The Huckleberry Jam 15k & 5k
originally scheduled for April 26, 2015, has been
postponed
to later this fall due to delays in construction of the Huckleberry Trail bridge across Pepper's Ferry Rd in Christiansburg. Stay tuned for the new date!
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Register now for the 3rd Annual
Hokie Half Marathon !
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September 20th*, 2015
*Please note corrected date from our previous newsletter
For more info on the Hokie Half & to register, visit the race website
here.
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Be sure to check out these additional area races. More details on our website.
- May 23, 2015 (8 am): AEP Festival 5 & 10K (Roanoke, VA)
- June 7, 2015 (2 pm): Tame the Beast! Bobcat Trail 5K (Belle Heth Elementary School, Radford, VA)
- June 13, 2015: Run With Grace 5K
- June 13, 2015 (8:03 am): 22nd Annual The Varmint 1/2 Marathon & 5K Run (Burkes Garden Community Center, Burkes Garden, VA)
For more information on these races and a full listing of upcoming events, visit the Blacksburg Striders webpage.
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May Specials:
Buy one sports bra and get the second one at half off.
Buy three pairs of Feeture socks, get a fourth pair free!
Good selection of tights at 50% off.
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Nutrition Tip of the Month
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As the we move towards summer and the temperature starts to rise, so does your need to carefully hydrate while out running. First and foremost, stay on top of drinking throughout the day to ensure you start each run well hydrated. Urine color is the best indicator of hydration status and you want to aim for urine the color of lemonade, not apple juice!
It's important to replace sweat losses by hydrating regularly throughout runs. Simply guidelines include consuming 5-10oz of water every 15-20 min, however individual sweat rates may vary. On particularly hot days and for moderate to high intensity sessions lasting > 60 min, consider carrying a sports drink to replace electrolyte losses and prevent cramping. For those who experience high sodium losses during exercise, eat salty foods as part of a pre-exercise meal or add salt to sports drinks consumed during exercise.
Happy Fueling!
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