The question always comes up during the first major snowstorm of the season, “How do I keep from slipping while running or walking outside for fitness?” The first and most obvious way to stay in control is to reduce your speed and move with a shorter more compact stride. Then if a foot does slip, you have better… Continue Reading
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Run Your Rox Off 5K & 1Mile Walk/Run
Join us on Friday August 31, 2012, as we are proud to sponsor and help with the race course for the 4th Annual Run Your Rox Off 5K/ 1 Mile Walk/ Run! Last year, this event brought out over 500 local runners, as well as competitors from other states, and was an excellent time for all! Don’t… Continue Reading
NEW Monroeville Store NOW OPEN!
Our NEW location is now open in Monroeville, PA! Stop out and visit us for all the latest in running shoes, apparel, accessories, clothing, socks, and more. Inside the Pro Bikes shop, two of Pittsburgh’s best joined together. Have you visited our new location? Let us know what you thought! … Continue Reading
Summer Outdoor Series
Dates for our Summer Outdoor Series are finalized! June 13, 20, July 18, August 1,8,22,29. All will have 5K & 5 Mile options on full trail in Settlers Cabin at the Algonquin Shelter. $10 per week. Timed, with Food and refreshments after. Visit the Summer Outdoor Series page for more information and directions.… Continue Reading
Congratulations to ALL the Pittsburgh Marathon Finishers!
It was a great day for a race on Sunday, May 6th in PIttsburgh. Runners from around the world hit the streets of Pittsburgh for the 2012 Pittsburgh Marathon, 1/2 Marathon and 5K events. Race results are now available online as well as finisher photos. You made it through the hills, the heat, and the… Continue Reading
RACING SEASON IS UPON US
With warm weather and an abundance of energy, Pittsburgher’s are taking to the streets and trails for a busy race season. It really kicked off last week with the 12th Annual Just A Short Run with over 2,300 runners. Next up for big events is the 20th Annual Genesis Riverside Run which features a 10K,… Continue Reading
Just A Short Run – Race Director’s Recap
Well, another fun day this past Saturday with thousands of my closest friends and acquaintances from the running world at the 12th Annual Sean T. Smith Memorial – Just A Short Run. Besides being blessed with a clear cool morning, perfect for a distance race, the race volunteers and staff all worked flawlessly to pull… Continue Reading
Spring Thaw recap
Although I did not run the entire course, I did manage to get in about 4 miles walking parts of the course during cleanup and running with various runners during the race, even managing to keep up with some of the faster guys for about 1/3 mile. We had standard ”Spring Thaw” temps and weather, but everyone seemed to have… Continue Reading
Good Form Running – what is it?
Good Form Running, notice we do not call it perfect form, is a great way to reduce shock and impact loads on your body. It also stream lines your energy usage and lets your body relax as you run. We teach this class every Thursday and it boils running form down to 4 key points Good posture. Keep your head… Continue Reading
Racing Etiquette
With race season pretty much upon us with long distance races kicking off in our region this month with the 37th Annual Spring Thaw I thought I would share a few tips to make your experience and that of your fellow race participants much better. FYI, The full list of runner etiquette rules can be found… Continue Reading
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