Something New: The Running Well Store now has drinks to satisfy all sorts of taste buds. We have chocolate milk, iced coffee, Kombucha, fresh juices, organic energy drinks, recovery sodas, and sparkling CBD drinks. (THC free of course) These drinks are good for your body and awesome before or after workouts or just because you want a tasty beverage with …
Attention all middle school, high school, collegiate and post-collegiate athletes! With Indoor Season in full swing and outdoor right around the corner it’s time to take a hard look at getting yourself in a fresh pair of spikes! We have spikes for the majority of track and field athletes here at TRWS! There are four important tips to consider when …
It’s FeBRAuary and we want to help: Finding and investing in a good comfortable running bra is just as important as any other clothing item you choose for any physical activity. You will find that the comfort, quality, durability, and sweat wicking abilities of a good sports bra makes it worth every penny. My personal favorites are the Brooks Dare …
TRWS GURU’s Favorite Running Route(S) Meet Bryant The Running Well Store Guru from our Barry Road location, and learn more about where his favorite running route is in Kansas City and why? This is the third blog that I have written for TRWS, and I must say this is the most difficult one yet. It is almost impossible to pick …
HOKA Gaviota 4 The Gaviota line of shoes continue into version 4. Hoka has taken the world by storm. Hoka is known primarily for their beefed up midsoles and metarocker (bow-shaped) bottoms. The Gaviota line is intended to be used by runners that overpronate or want a shoe that they feel extra secure in. Gaviota translates to Seagull in Spanish. …
I’m Injured … Now What? In the final post of this mini series; let’s talk about what to do about injuries when they happen. If you’re injured now what do you do??? Did you know that rest isn’t always the best (or only) answer to an injury? If you’ve ever been injured but avoided seeing a healthcare professional because you …
How to Strength Train for Running Longevity and Performance: In the previous post in the Mini-series of posts: Strength For Runners series, we talked about the roadblocks runners face when it comes to strength training and how we sometimes get it wrong. Today, we are going to outline the basic principles of a running-focused strength training program and what that …
Overcoming Roadblocks to Consistency: In our first post in this series, we talked about the game changing potential of strength training for our running and our overall health. However, despite all these awesome benefits, more often than not, runners struggle to strength train consistently. Given the nature of our schedules, and the time, resources, and energy we already devote to …
Why Strength is Important for Running Well: Whether you are brand new to running or have been running for years, strength training in some capacity is essential to your health and longevity. Not just as a runner, but as a human being. If you are wanting to know if strength training for runners will help you, then read on. Strength …
TRWS GURU’s Favorite Running Route Meet Ken, The Running Well Store Guru from our Mission location, and learn more about where his favorite running route is in Kansas City and why? The trail at Cedar Niles Park in Olathe is my favorite place to get my running workouts logged. The park is new this year having opened this past Spring. …
