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Running Niche is a locally owned and operated specialty run/walk retail store serving the St. Louis area.

We are located in the vibrant Grove neighborhood in the city of St. Louis. We strive to be a resource for running, walking, and connecting to others in our great city.

Please stop in and let us help you find the right shoes, bra or gear to help you with your fitness goals. Attend one of our free weekly run/walk groups and say hello!

Read the full cover article about us in the February 1, 2019 issue of Running Insight .

Read the full cover article about us in the February 1, 2019 issue of Running Insight.

Running Niche on Show Me St. Louis live on KSDK!

Our store is located at 4131 Manchester Avenue in the Grove.

Our store is located at 4131 Manchester Avenue in the Grove.

The Escalante 1.5 from @altrarunning is on sale now for $94.95! Stop by the store and try them out this weekend! We’re open until 7PM tonight, 10-6 on Sat, and 12-5 on Sun. #RunningNiche #TheGroveSTL

Ok, we just did a swap with a store in Illinois (thank you Toolens!). 8 Goodr Pride glasses in stock now. But not for long I’m sure.

#FBF While in college I was under the delusion I was a middle distance runner. This pic is from a wonderful track meet called the Dogwood Relays at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Ran the 3/4 mile leg of the Distance Medley Relay in 3:00 flat. Interestingly though I could never keep that pace as I could muster a 4:09 mile my senior year. Yes back then we still ran the mile! Once I graduated I discovered road racing and longer distances, like the marathon! Good memories and great competition. #RunningNiche #FlashbackFriday #TheGroveSTL #Flashback #Friday

We had a great turnout for our Wednesday night group last night despite competing with the Blues’ first-ever Stanley Cup victory! #RunningNiche #TheGroveSTL #RunProudSTL #RunWalkLocal

Check out the @gostlouis All-American 5k & Fun Run this Sunday, June 16 at 7:30AM! Go to https://register.chronotrack.com/r/42218 and use code RUNNINGNICHEAA5K to receive $5 off registration! #RunningNiche #GOSTL #TheGroveSTL #GOStLouis

Check out the #Clifton6 from @hokaoneone in-store at Running Niche in the Grove now! #RunningNiche #TheGroveSTL #HokaOneOne #HokaClifton #HokaRunning

#TrainingTipTuesday
Warm Up and Cool Down
Two very important aspects of any good training plan are time and attention placed on proper warmup and cooldown. Coach Lydiard always ensured any runners he was working with started and ended their sessions with warmup and cooldown.

A solid warmup should be considered the first part of your run. It warms up your muscles and gets your ready for your main run. Usually this takes about 10-15 minutes and you should jog then gradually increase your pace naturally as your body gets ready. There also is a more formal warmup done prior to an interval session for example that involves 10-15 minutes of jogging, 3-6 100m stride outs then a few minutes jog.

The warmup should never be eliminated, rushed or cut short as it gently allows all your systems to kick in prior to moving into the workout and reduces the chance of injury.

A good cooldown should always be done after a faster workout. And if that workout is anaerobic in nature it should be at least 15 minutes and as long as 30 minutes jogging. It aids in recovery and stimulates blood flow to metabolize acidity and tissue damage incurred during the workout. Never skip the cooldown as this will increase the chances of illness and injury. One way to think of this is the cooldown begins the process of getting your body ready for your next workout.

As you can see here in this picture from Pre’s log, even he always included a good warmup and cooldown in his workouts.

Please stop in the store to learn more about the Lydiard Method. We are trained Lydiard coaches and can help you sign up. While your personalized plan costs $100, and goes to a non-profit, we provide the day to day coaching at no additional charge. -Bob Dyer (Co-owner, Running Niche)
https://runningniche.com/training-blog/

Based on the tried and true endurance training principles of Master Coach Arthur Lydiard, the Your Can Do It training program is designed to take you from no running to 20 - 30 minutes of continuous running in 10 weeks. You will meet once per week, on Sunday morning, with Bob, and do two additional sessions on your own during the week. You will progress from walking to jogging to running. The program will culminate in completing the I Love Forest Park 5k on August 25 (entry fee is extra and paid by the participant). The cost of You Can Do It is $25.00 which includes a special T-Shirt and the training plan. You can sign up in-store or go to http://runningniche.com/store/you-can-do-it-program to sign up online. First info session is tomorrow night June 11, another info session will be held on June 18. #RunningNiche #TheGroveSTL #RunWalkLocal #RunProudSTL #RunSTL

HOURS

Tuesday 10AM - 7PM
WEDNESDAY 10AM - 7PM
THURSDAY 10AM - 7PM
fRIDAY 10AM - 7PM
SATURDAY 10AM - 7PM
SUNDAY 12PM - 5PM
Closed on Mondays