Running Niche

Happy Juneteenth. Recognizing a pioneering native born Black American Herm Atkins. He qualified for the Olympic Trials in 1976 in the 5000 meters and in 1979 placed 9th in the Boston Marathon running 2:14.17 and placing 5th with a 2:11.52 time in the Nike OTC Marathon in Eugene, Oregon. He then began running for Nike which, took him to races in places like Rotterdam, Bermuda, Japan, and Puerto Rico. In 1979, he was the sixth fastest American marathoner and his time of 2:11.52 remains as an incredible achievement 40 years later. His time still ranks him #3 in the marathon by a native-born, black American. In 1980 and 1984 he qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials in the marathon but missed making the U.S. Olympic Team. He continued to run competitively in the 1980s and well into the 1990s. One of the best Americans distance runners of his era and a true trail blazer. Click here for more info: https://tedcorbitt.com/black-male-marathon-history/ Today, Friday we are open 10-6. Come get fitted. shop at shop.runningniche.com

A couple of weeks ago Jennifer and helped fit shoes with Dogtown Running Club and Asics. . Thank you. Met alot of new folks and enjoyed the conversations! We stock the 3 styles shown here plus more! Come get fitted. Open today, Monday, 10-5. shop at shop.runningniche.com

This is Martin. Aaron is coaching him for the Taco Bell 50K this fall. From the race site: "If you complete the challenge, you will be deemed a SURVIVOR, revered and heckled for life!" Basic rule: "Eat a menu item from at least 9 of the 10 Taco Bell stops.". Aaron has him on a Lydiard Method Marathon plan, but with specific "fueling" work each weekend. It's like gels, you got to get the gut accustomed to them. Why he is starting with sliders I'm sure though. We're open today, Saturday, 10-5. Come get fitted. shop at shop.runningniche.com