HOURS

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

Update for tonight: The foam rolling event is scheduled for 7 pm. If you would like to run beforehand on your own from the store feel free to drop your stuff off for safe keeping. We’ll be here. Jen drove the course and about 25% of the sidewalks have snow or ice on them. The Taylor bridge does have ice on the sidewalk. Usual refreshments will be provided. Training Tip Tuesday: During these cold, challenging winter days in St. Louis it’s important to stay consistent in your training plan, but take steps to reduce risk yet continue training. No matter what training method you are using there should be a clear purpose to each workout. At Running Niche we have about 20 athletes on the Lydiard Method, targeting races in April and May. All our runners have now competed the Aerobic Base Building phase after 6-10 weeks and have moved into the second phase, Hill Training. This phase, while continuing to maintain their aerobic base built in phase 1, now integrates strength building via Hill Training. Here is where the purpose of the workout comes in. In Lydiard hill training, there are 1 or 2 sessions per week, depending upon each person’s plan. The purpose of hill training is to build muscle strength and leg power in preparation for phase 3 which is anaerobic training. In this example, everyone must adjust their hill workouts depending upon the condition of the street or sidewalk they are using for their hill circuit. The strength is built by running slowly up the hill, not fast. Its critical to back off your regular hill work pace, to account for poor conditions. With snow and slush on the ground it increases the chance of injury, so slow it down and watch the ground in front of you to avoid slipping or falling. On your long aerobic runs during this phase, slow these down as well. Forget about the pace, just focus on the total time to be out on your feet that your plan calls for. Remember the purpose of these runs is to train your body to burn its fat and continue to increase the efficiency of your capillaries in your muscles. During these long runs your legs are getting quite the workout adjusting for the snow and slush so they are doing extra work. Its important to get the aerobic recovery work in, yet not in a way that is going to cause lower leg injury or soreness. Don’t let the weather and poor conditions deter your training, just adjust for them and continue on your plan. Remember every workout has a purpose, understand what that is then make your adjustments for conditions. Stop by to talk training anytime! Due to icy sidewalks we will be hosting a group foam rolling session in our shop at 7:00 pm Wednesday night instead of a group run/walk! Usual refreshments will be served. Aaron from Trigger Point will give a demonstration as well as helping you all get the most out of foam rolling and sooth those sore muscles. Feel free to get your workout in safely and meet us at 7! #RunningNiche #TheGroveSTL #TriggerPoint Motivational Monday. #endurance #training #pre #motivationalmonday #RunningNiche #TheGroveSTL • • • • • #runstl #stlrunner #stlrunners #runstlouis #stlrunning #stlrunwalkrun #stlrun #werunstl #stlfit #stlruncommunity #stlfitness #fitstl #runwalklocal #shoplocally #shoplocalstl #stlshopper #marathon #endurancetraining #runningislife #nevernotrunning #runninggoals #runningshoe #runninglovers #keeprunning The @gostlouis course is out and we put a blown up 24x36 version up on the wall at the store! come check it out. #RunningNiche #TheGroveSTL #GOStLouis #GOSTL • • • • • #runstl #stlrunner #stlrunners #runstlouis #stlrunning #stlrunwalkrun #stlrun #werunstl #stlfit #stlruncommunity #stlfitness #fitstl #runwalklocal #shoplocally #shoplocalstl #stlshopper #marathon #marathontraining #endurancetraining #runningislife #nevernotrunning #runninggoals #runningshoe #runninglovers #keeprunning Open today, Sunday, 12-5! Wet shoes? Try our Dry Guy demo model. Bob is ready, we are open! Manchester Ave is in good shape. #RunningNiche #TheGroveSTL #Snowmageddon • • • • • #runstl #stlrunner #stlrunners #runstlouis #stlrunning #stlrunwalkrun #stlrun #werunstl #stlfit #stlfitness #fitstl #runwalklocal #stl #stlouis #stlmo #stlouismissouri #snow #blizzard #missouri #stlweather #stlouisweather #missouriweather #stlsnow #stlouistrackclub We’re closing now for the day. We plan to open around 10 ish in the A.M. Also group run is cancelled for Saturday morning. Stay safe and enjoy the snow! #RunningNiche #TheGroveSTL #Snowmageddon • • • • • #runstl #stlrunner #stlrunners #runstlouis #stlrunning #stlrunwalkrun #stlrun #werunstl #stlfit #stlfitness #fitstl #runwalklocal #stl #stlouis #stlmo #stlouismissouri #snow #blizzard #missouri #stlweather #stlouisweather #missouriweather #stlsnow Get ready to run in the snow! Don’t miss a beat with Yaktrax Run Traction. We have you covered with Buffs, Brooks beanies and gloves and Amphipod Thermal gloves. #RunningNiche #TheGroveSTL • • • • • #runstl #stlrunner #stlrunners #runstlouis #stlrunning #stlrunwalkrun #stlrun #werunstl #stlfit #stlfitness #fitstl #runwalklocal #runninglovers #keeprunning #runningmotivation #runningislife #nevernotrunning #runninggoals #shoplocally #shoplocalstl #stlshopper #stlshopping #stlshopping #shoplocalstlouis #shopsmall #shopsmallstlouis Another fantastic group run/walk last night! Our next running and walking group is Saturday morning at 8AM! Hope to see you there! #RunningNiche #TheGroveSTL #STL #stlouis • • • • • #runstl #stlrunner #stlrunners #runstlouis #stlrunning #stlrunwalkrun #stlrun #werunstl #stlfit #stlfitness #fitstl #runwalklocal #runninglovers #keeprunning #runninggroup #runningcommunity #runninggroups #rungroup #grouprun #therungroup #runningmotivation #runningislife #nevernotrunning #runninggoals

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!

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

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