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Join US!
Join us for weekly group training runs!
All paces and distances welcome!
MON - 6:30PM
(Speedwork: we start at RunWell and run down to Lincoln Middle School. I write an interval program for us. Misery loves company! C'mon out!)
WED - 6:30PM
(Run/drink (i.e. my favorite day of the week!) - Mid-week accountability run! There are short cut options. After, we support the local economy at an area restaurant/bar)
SAT - 7:00AM
(Longer mileage run - water dropped at the halfway point) |
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Community Events and Outreach
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RunWell is an Official Drop Site for Medals4Mettle!
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Medals4Mettle (M4M) is a non-profit organization that facilitates the gifting of marathon, half marathon, and triathlon finishers' medals. Runners from around the world give their hard earned medals to Medals4Mettle.
Our worldwide network of physicians and volunteers then awards these medals attached to a Medals4Mettle ribbon to children and adults fighting debilitating illnesses who might not be able to run a race, but are in a race of their own just to continue to live their life.
It is in honor of this mettle and courage in bravely facing these challenges that they are awarded a medal.
(Above is a donation of medals from Eric Nielson, a runner in our community. Thank you Eric!)
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Running Magazine Read & Swap!
How it works:
Take it, read it, then swap it for another one!
Have old magazines to donate? Great!
Drop off your old Runner's World and Running Times magazines at RunWell! We recycle them in our Read & Swap program!
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Soles4Souls
RunWell is proud to participate in the Soles4Souls Shoe Recycle Program!
Drop off your old running shoes at RunWell. We will ship them to the Soles4Souls distribution center where they will be transported to people in need. Soles4Souls has distributed over 17 million pairs of shoes to 128 countries.
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Featured Products
Smartwool -
Smartwool technology - 100% Merino wool. Controls temperature, controls odor, breathable, light-weight. Ideal for single layer during fall/spring or base layer for winter
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New Balance Hi-viz Beacon JacKet!
Be SEEN this Hi-Viz zip up; a running jacket with glow-in-the dark gradient dot screen print graphics. | |
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SUUNTO!
The Suunto Ambit2 S is designed to fuel your passion for sports. Latest GPS in a light and sleek design with advanced features for running, biking, swimming, navigation, temperature, and more. Thousands of Suunto Apps available to add new features to your watch. Perform at your absolute best - every time, everywhere.
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Salomon Sense Mantra
A Door-to Trail, lightweight training shoe that can handle high mileage! Winner of the Runner's World Best Debut award in years past and still making headiness!
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Omega Swirl
Get your Omega-3's in a tasty way! Tastes like dessert, but rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, Omega Swirl flax and fish oil supplements are the freshest, best-tasting and most nutritious Omega-3 products, naturally.
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We Sell Gift Baskets for Every Runner! Shipped Nationwide!
Surprise the runner in your life with a custom made gift basket! You choose! Name your price range and we'll put it together, hand pick the items for the basket, or choose from one of our themed baskets.
- Race Recovery Basket
- Sorry You're Injured Basket
- Winter Runner Basket
- First Marathon Basket
- First Half Marathon Basket
- Personal Safety Basket
- Off-Road Runner Basket
Personal Safety Basket
Off-Road Runner Basket
Order today!
618-659-9903
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FOOTWEAR / APPAREL / NUTRITION / COACHING / COMMUNITY
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At RunWell, your proper shoe fit is our main focus. It all starts when your foot hits the pavement. We realize that proper alignment is the key to injury prevention. Everyone on our staff are runners. They are trained on shoe fit, foot pronation, foot type, and product technology. We work closely with local physical therapists, podiatrists and chiropractors, to provide a full-service network of experts to serve our running community. We understand the latest advances in technology and select your shoes based on this technology and your biomechanics.
At RunWell, you can expect:
- An analysis of your foot type and pronation, with a biomechanical assessment. We watch your foot in motion!
- Individual shoe selection based on foot pronation, mileage, and terrain.
- A wide selection of shoes that fit your needs.
- A commitment to making sure that the shoe you select, works for you.
Meet our Team!!
Jen
An RRCA certified running coach, Certified Shoe-fit Specialist, President/Owner of RunWell, LLC. With over 9 years of coaching experience; I have coached hundreds of runners to their first, fastest or farthest run. I've been analyzing foot type, shoe fit, gait cycle, running form, and cadence of runners for 9+ years. Additionally, I have 24 years of running experience; completing 29 marathons, including Pike's Peak Marathon and the Boston Marathon, with the goal of running a marathon in all 50 states. I compete in countless road and trail races at all distances (Ultra-marathon, marathon, half-marathon, 10K, 5K, etc.) every year! I completed the iron distance triathlon in 2010 and ran my first 50-Mile Ultra Marathon at Michigan North Country 2012 - placing third in division! I love anything that involves nature and exercise!
Kayla
A native of Petersburg, Illinois, joined the RunWell team in September 2013. In August 2010, I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Community Health Education from SIUE. I worked for a physical therapy clinic for two and a half years before heading back to SIUE to pursue a Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology. While at SIUE, I competed for the Cross Country and Track and Field Teams. The running world keeps me busy; I am an assistant coach for the Cross Country Team at SIUE, and I continue training for road races. I ran my first marathon this spring and plan to run another!
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Rachel - coming soon
Chris - coming soon
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RunWell Featured Races!
October 5, 2013 @ 3:00PM - Inagural Global Brew Oktoberfest Pub Run, O'Fallon, IL
October 18, 2013 @ 6:00PM - Be a Hero 5K Run - Forest Park, St. Louis, MO.
October 19, 2013 @ 8:00AM - Red Ribbon Run 5K/1M, Edwardsville, IL
October 27, 2013 @ 7:00AM - St. Louis Rock-n-Roll Marathon Weekend!
November 16, 2013 @ 4:00PM - 5th Annual SIUE Harvest Run 5K (Individual & Team Challenge!). RunWell is proud to be the headline sponsor for the race this year! This is an off-road, cross country style race through the beautiful, wooded xc trails at SIUE. Run it as an individual, or 4-person team! There will be individual and team awards, music, pie, long-sleeved, performance shirts, and possibly a bonfire! There will be PIE!
Register: Register Now!
Hope to see you at a local race!
Keep pushing,
Jen Schaller
RunWell
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Join us for FREE Community Events at RunWell!
"If you missed (last months) Brave Endeavors with Ed Starrett and Ed Heigl, you should be kicking yourself right now!" - said one attendee.
"This is a talk that people would pay to hear." - said another attendee.
Don't be kicking yourself this month!
100+ Project and RunWell bring you a series of talks featuring HARD CORE local athletes who have done extraordinary endurance events. They will share their experiences, tips and tricks, and personal struggles! Join us for the discussion and then stay downtown for dinner!
October 19, 2013 @ 5:00PM
Shane Perrin professional stand up paddleboarder and founder of SUP St. Louis. Shane is currently working on a documentary of his amazing 340-mile paddle on a stand up paddleboard (SUP) down the Missouri River from Kansas City to St. Charles in October 2011. Shane competed in the 6th annual Missouri River 340 and became the first person to attempt, as well as, first to complete the race on an SUP. This historic achievement contributed greatly to his rise to fame in the stand up paddling community, and it propelled him to accomplish further incredible feats on an SUP. Shane will show us his documentary and share his story with us! Shane will begin training for a 1,000 mile race later this year!! Come out and meet him!
Follow his blog at http://shaneperrin.blogspot.com/
From Shane: My passion is racing ultra distance races on a Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) to show it can be done but also for the personal challenge. I love being on the water and teaching stand up to anyone interested. It is my sport. It is my love. It is my adventure.
RunWell Movie Night!
November 2, 2013 @ 5:00PM
This months feature is The Runner - David Horton's 2,700 mile run of the Pacific Crest Trail. David Horton is an EXTREME ultrarunner, to say the least. Desert sun, snowbound mountain passes, pain, emotion
, revelation. Join him as he runs more than 40 miles per day for 66 consecutive days in an attempt to set a speed record. Follow his adventure! We will have the popcorn machine crankin'! I've gotten better at the recipe too! The popcorn was awesome!
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Upcoming FREE community events include:
Functional Movement Screening, Form & Gait Clinic, Core Strength Routine, and MORE! Submit your suggestions for seminars to runwellcoaching@yahoo.com.
Like us on Facebook for details of upcoming events!
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Newton's Rule!
Hello NATURAL! Newton natural running encourages a more efficient gait. Landing on your midfoot is the most natural and efficient way to run!
Newton Running shoes are designed with a minimal "drop" - or height difference - between the height of the heel and the ball of the foot. A more level-to-the-ground platform positions you to support a natural running motion.
With Action/ReactionTM technology, you will immediately experience a highly responsive and engaging cushioning that protects and loses less energy with every step you take.
RunWell - Newton Certifed Dealer |
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Recliner to Runner Group
Kicks Off!
18 trainees kicked off our Fall Recliner to Runner session and are now in Week #8! They started out running for 60 seconds, 5 times.....Now they are running for 40 minutes NON-STOP! Each week, we will go a little farther, and learn something new related to running. As part of our Program, we went through a cross training routine with Erica at Complete-Fitness in Edwardsville! We received a Function Movement Screening from Christal and Jared with Accelerate Health & Fitness! We also had a personal safety discussion, nutrition, injury prevention, form/gait, race preparation and MORE! We have our goal race picked out - The Maryville Turkey Trot on November 16th! Bring it on! We are ready!
We will be kicking off another Recliner to runner session in the Spring! Get on the list NOW! Groups fill up fast.
Individual Coaching
Want to run faster? Improve your form, gait, balance, efficiency, strength, cadence, oxygen uptake and more through individual coaching with RunWell! Many runners who want to run faster go out and over-stride. This is NOT the way to gain speed! Through the use of drills and exercises, we can improve your stride length and cadence.
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Dear Runners -
We have several great events planned for the Fall! We look forward to seeing you on the trails, at local races, or at an upcoming RunWell event. We hope you enjoy reading this month's Newsletter! We've been having a lot of fun and helping a lot of runners.
Let us know how we can help you reach all of your running goals in 2013!
Jen
Store Owner, RRCA Certified Running Coach, Ironman Triathlete, Boston Finisher & Lover of Running!
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