Join us for a showing of the great new documentary " Unbreakable- The Western States 100 "- a recap of the 2010 Western States 100- the oldest 100-mile trail race in the world. We will be airing it on a big screen at TCRC on Sunday, February 26th at 5 p.m.
There will be snacks and beverages available as well as some killer deals ( 25- 40% off ) on Montrail, Salomon and New Balance trail shoes and other closeout models.
This is a "Bring Your Own Chair" event- we will have ample floor space available, but if you'd like a more comfortable seat, feel free to bring something to sit on (folding chairs, pillows, or significant others are all valid options).
With less than 2 weeks now till the Mens and Womens Olympic marathon trials in Houston,TX there is lost of media coming out to promote the various runners who will be trying to get into that top 3 spots and make the US team for the London Olympics this summer. We are luck here at TC Running to have a few staff members as well as a few race team members running in the race. Most of you know store employees Matt Gabrielson and Josh Moen who are part of Team USA MN. We also have former staff member Katie McGregor also with Team USA is running. All three of them are training strong leading into the race. There is also TC RC team members Chris Lundstrom and Jenna Boren running. Word is there training has been top notch as well. We are super proud of all these runners and look forward to seeing them all run well at the trails. Along with these people we wish all the best of luck to all the other MN runners running in Houston as well. Go TCRC and Go MN!!!
Are you looking for the ultimate in soft cushion? Then look no farther than Hoka One One. We just got them in store. They have a minimal heel to fore foot drop and a ton of under foot cushion. Come check them out and let us know what you think!
Well, winter is here. The days of 18 degrees (or less) and snow have begun… only 4 more months till spring! In today’s “Better Winter Running” segment I am going to talk about mixing up your winter workouts. Far too often I hear people say how bored and frustrated they get with winter running. Many people express either their hatred of running on the treadmill (or “dreadmill” as I’ve heard it called) or the change in their pace and stride while running outdoors and trying to avoid injury due to the slippery conditions.
In my earlier blog entry, Better Winter Running Pt. 1, I highlighted several shoes that give a runner better traction and warmth. Today, I am going to share two additional tricks: traction control and snowshoe running.
First, to combat icy conditions, try a traction control device like Due North Ice or Snow Cleats. These are similar to the more commonly known Yacktracks in that they slip over any running shoe (much like rubber shoe galoshes); however, these products have 6 carbon spikes on the bottom that bite into the ice. We feel that the Due North Ice and Snow Cleats give you a better advantage on ice and feel more "normal" when running. The best part is the spikes are replaceable when they become dull.
Secondly, as an alternative to a run on the treadmill, have you ever considered snowshoe running? If not, try it out! You’ll be surprised how much fun it is. Not only is it a great workout, but you can do it in half the time. (I always say a 30 min snowshoe is equivalent to an hour run.) Snowshoeing is similar enough to running that I like it, but different enough that on the days I go for a traditional run I feel refreshed. This year, TCRC has two different brands of snowshoes - Atlas and Dion. Come-in and check them out.
I hope you find these tricks helpful so that you can get out there and have fun this winter. As always, if you have any questions please give us a call. Happy running!
I came across this older Nike video today and thought it shared this cool low key holiday/ fall running vibe many of us feel this time of the year. Thanks to i-runfar.com for the link.
Join us for a showing of the great new documentary " Unbreakable- The Western States 100 "- a recap of the 2010 Western States 100- the oldest 100-mile trail race in the world. We will be airing it on a big screen at TCRC on Sunday, February 26th at 5 p.m. 
