A Beginner’s Journey to Marathon Training For novice runners, a marathon might sound like an exciting challenge. But how does someone start marathon training when they’re a newbie to running? And how long will it take to train for a marathon? What is a Marathon? A marathon is a race distance of 26.2 miles, or 42.195 kilometers. The original marathon distance at the 1896 Olympics in Athens, Greece, was 25 miles. In 1908, the Olympic marathon in London was extended to allegedly accommodate the British royal family. The extra 1.2 miles allowed them to watch the race from their preferred viewing ..read more

St. Pete Running Company is proud to present our Summer Speed Track Training program. We’re calling on runners of all levels to join us this summer as we kick off this awesome program focused on increasing your speed. What: A fun & focused 8-week track training program expertly designed to increase your pace and your speed. Who: This program is designed to facilitate running improvement for novice to advanced runners. Prior experience is not required. Runners who consistently show up on Wednesdays tend to experience the best results in improvement. When: Summer Track commenc ..read more

How to Maximize Your Run Runners and walkers know how important it is to get a good pair of running shoes. But what about everything else? How do you decide what to wear, or what types of accessories to add for your run or walk? If you’re eager to get the most out of your workout, we’ve got some great recommendations for you. Clothing and Apparel for Runners and Walkers One thing every runner and walker should know about apparel is that “cotton is rotten.” That’s a mantra you’ll want to remember as it relates to workout clothing (otherwise, wear as much cotton as you’d like!). The reason we sa ..read more

5 Reasons to Join Us For Our 10 Year Anniversary Celebration We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been your local running store for 10 years and we would love for you to come join us in celebrating our anniversary! We are so thankful for YOU our customer family. We wouldn’t be here without you and we’re excited to celebrate 10 years with you. Group Run, Prizes, In Store Discounts, and More! RSVP ON FACEBOOK On Saturday, April 6th, we’re hosting our Anniversary 5K and 10K community run, along with a huge sale in store. There are exciting things happening on 4/6. Bring your friends and family ..read more

When Running Injuries Slow You Down Have you ever had to deal with a running injury? It can be frustrating and challenging to navigate. While there are many things you can do to prevent injuries and to treat injuries (read on to learn how!), here are some of the possible injuries that you might be facing. Muscle knots Knee pain Ankle pain IT band discomfort Plantar Fasciitis What causes these injuries? Some running and walking injuries originate with problems at the hips. Did you know that ankle pain or knee pain can be caused by tight hip muscles? If you’ve been diagnosed with plantar fasc ..read more

Race For the Cupcake 5K Saturday, April 13th, 2024 at 8:00 AM REGISTER HERE St. Pete Running Company’s Race For The Cupcake 5K is in its 8th year! This is a fun, timed 3.1 mile-run on the beach at Pass-A-Grille Beach. Runners, joggers, and walkers of all ages welcome. There is also a kids race that’s free. So if you love running and you love cupcakes, we’d love for you and your whole family to join us as we Race For The Cupcake on Saturday, April 13th. Enjoy a beautiful 5K on the sand followed by your favorite treat…Cupcakes! This is a celebration run of our community. All registrants w ..read more

The latest challenge is on. St. Pete Running Company proudly presents: SWEET 16. For the month of March, we’re calling on everyone in our running community to join us for 16 workouts throughout the month. Are you up for the challenge? We believe you can achieve this! Leap Year Challenge Success Stories Our Leap Year Challenge for the month of February was a huge success. Check out the participants who ran, walked, or did some kind of workout for 29 minutes every day in February! We’re so proud of these folks for all that they have achieved. Sweet 16 Challenge Details We’re excited to help you ..read more

Do You Know How to Find the Best Running Socks? When you think about finding the best running shoes for you, do you also think about getting the best running socks? For some, running socks become an afterthought when you’re on the lookout for running shoes. However, socks play an important role in your overall comfort in running shoes. But which kind of sock is best for running and walking, and how do you find them? We’ve got some tips for you to consider when purchasing your next pair of running socks. What NOT To Do When Buying Running Socks A pre-warning for every walker and runner: cotton ..read more

To Wear Running Shoes or To Wear Walking Shoes Are running shoes the best shoes to wear while walking, or do you need to find specific walking shoes? If you’ve been asking yourself this question, we’re here to help you find the answer. So, which is it? You might be surprised to discover that most running shoes are also walking shoes. They are designed for the movements of walkers and runners, and therefore you’re most likely already in a walking shoe if you’re wearing running shoes. This means that if you’re a walker shopping for walking shoes in a running store like St. Pete Running Compa ..read more

Running Store? Walkers Welcome! Are you a walker looking for the best walking shoes? It might surprise you to discover that you will find what you’re looking for at St. Pete Running Company! So instead of walking past the running store, we invite you to walk in and discover how our expert staff can help you find just the right walking shoes for you. But before you come inside our store, you might be asking yourself, how important are proper walking shoes? The answer is: Very important! The shoe models that are designed for walking offer so many benefits, while nonspecific shoe models not desig ..read more