PORTLAND RESCUE MISSION SOCK DONATION
1,000 Pairs of Socks to the Portland Rescue Mission! You did it! You helped make it possible to donate 1,000 pairs of socks to the Portland Rescue Mission on Jan. 14th, 2021, thanks to YOUR DECISIONS to shop local. 6 months ago, we pledged to donate a pair of...
HOLIDAY 2020 “SHOW US YOUR FINISH LINE” CONTEST!
#HOLIDAYFINISHER Hey, Holiday participants! We want to know.... What type of "FINISHER" are YOU?! As most of you know, ALL participants get their own super-cute personal finish line. What you may not know is that WE REALLY WANT TO SEE YOUR FINISH! Submit your video...
To waterproof or not…that is the question.
“The GORE-TEX® membrane has 9 billion pores per square inch, with each pore 20,000 times smaller than a water droplet. These tiny holes are too small for water and wind to pass through from the outside…. But these same pores are large enough for moisture vapor to pass through, so your body’s perspiration is able to escape and you don’t get clammy and uncomfortable,” according to GORE-TEX.
So what’s the big difference between intervals, tempo runs, and fartlek workouts?
INTERVALS, FARTLEKS, AND TEMPO WORKOUTS Heading out for a run or walk can be as simple as you want it to. Head out the door, progress at a pace that feels comfortable, and you're pretty much set. The beauty of the sport is often it's simplicity. But adding a little...
5 things NOT to look for when buying NEW RUNNING SHOES
5 things NOT to look for when buying NEW RUNNING SHOES So you're retiring your old shoes, eh? Top 5 things NOT to look for when buying new running shoes. Author: Sean Rivers, Owner at Foot Traffic We know the feeling. You've decided to head out the door and get more...
Still…Black Lives Matter
Time to stick together. Looting our store doesn't change where we stand I think the last thing many of you want to read or hear is another platitude regarding social justice and facing ingrained prejudice and racism in our country. In some weird way, the outpouring of...
Open for Business!*
We have started to open our doors to our community in the SAFEST WAY WE CAN (for now, our Vancouver store must remain curbside pick up only). Together, we are strong and can face any challenge when we put our minds to it and work in the spirit of mutual respect and diligence. With this spirit in mind, we’ve instituted new rules and procedures to help keep everyone safe. Read more…
Closure? Perseverance!
The images of this health crisis can be stark and a scary. Seeing our Downtown shop boarded up and completely closed off is eerie and initially conjures some serious melancholy feelings. Talking to restaurant owners about how their business is barely hanging on brings frustration and sometimes even anger. Seeing the suffering and trials of those directly fighting this virus (both victims and healthcare professionals) is both heart wrenching and frustrating for those of us that want to help.
Why order 1 shoe when you can try 6?!
You can save money, save time, treat your feet and your body, and try on 4, 5, 6…heck, try on a dozen different pairs before you decide what you like. Make shoe buying simpler. Experience selection. Talk to a PERSON. And get the RIGHT fit, EVERY time.
GROUP RUN and HAVE FUN!
One beautiful aspect of running and walking is its simplicity. Good socks and shoes and a good-fitting bra can take you a long way (add water bottles and a energy chews and you can go a long long way indeed!) There’s no need for a field or a court or a team of any kind. Just you and the open sidewalk.