208 North Main Street Issue # 1 Blacksburg, VA
Wow! The store is finally open and the staff and I are excited at the support we have received from the community. We will continue to work hard to earn your business and promise the best customer service possible. We cant thank you enough for your interest. Remember to use your Runabout 7 card for 17% off each pair purchased.
I am happy to say that Runabout Sports has been open for two weeks and is fulfilling its goal of being a community supporter of running and soccer. We were able to help the VT YMCA with their race by working the finish line and results. The rain actually took a break for the 57 finishers who competed in the 5K.
Coming June 14th is a great clinic on tips to improve running economy- basically pointers that make running easier and less chance of injury. June 28th is the Hokie 5K at the VT Corporate Research Center. The race takes place at 8:00 AM and also offers a 1 mile fun run/ walk and 50 yard diaper dash. Packet pickup takes place at Runabout Sports from 6/21-6/27 and at VT Corporate Research Center on race day at 6:45 AM until 10 minutes before race time.
Runabout Sports is also sponsoring the NRUSA soccer camp.
Other news:
The Fitness Council is a new group looking at improving area races in safety and quality, fitness facilities, event information, and uniting various organizations in the common cause of fitness. For last meeting minutes go to: www.runaboutsports.com/fitness.html
When shoes get wet, stuff the shoes with newspaper. The paper absorbs the moisture and dries out the shoes. The running shoes will be completely dry within 3-4 hours. This is a great way to preserve the life of your shoes and also keep them less smelly!
Wednesday runs and walks at 6:00 PM @ Runabout Sports. Earn the 100 mile club shirt. Most people run and walk 3-6 miles. Come join the fun! Twelve people showed up for our first run. Our goal is to have 25 show up by the end of June.
June 12th: RUNNING CLINIC at Runabout Sports (6:00 PM). Tips from certified coach James DeMarco on improving running form. FREE.
Starting June 17, the Blacksburg Striders Summer Decathlon Series starts at the Virginia Tech Track (across from football stadium) at 6:30 PM. The series is open to everyone.
HOKIE 5K is on June 28th at the VT Research Center. Applications are available at Runabout Sports and on the web at http://fbox.vt.edu/alumni/summer/5K/index.html
Fitness Council: Next meeting at 7:00 at VT Research Center on June 25th.
Adult league soccer begins: go to http://www.nrusa.org/adult/summer/announce.htm for information.