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Sayville Running Company co-owner Brendan Barrett stands outside his running store at 19 Main Street in Sayville, NY. Barrett’s business returned to its storefront last month after an October 2024 fire forced its relocation to a temporary space for nearly two years.

Back on Main Street

Two years after a fire damaged its storefront, Sayville Running returns to its Main Street home.

September 9, 2026
The “Slingin’ Shoes” podcast hosted by Pacers co-owner Chris Farley (left) and The Running Event co-founder Mark Sullivan (right) includes lively conversations with industry movers-and-shakers like Altra co-founder Brian Beckstead (center).

Meaningful Media

Running retailers share the books, podcasts and shows that have inspired and informed their work.

September 9, 2026
To complete the Marathon des Sables in April, GU Energy Labs president Magdalena Boulet covered more than 168 miles of the Moroccan Sahara over seven days.

Fueling the Unforgiving

GU president Magdalena Boulet’s 168-mile Saharan adventure reveals how careful preparation and nutrition science can power athletes through punishing conditions.

September 9, 2026

From A(I)nswers to A(I)ction

AI is changing how retailers do business – if you do it right. Some advice from Steve DeMoss, Big Peach Running Co.

September 9, 2026

AI and the Sales Floor

Six ways AI is starting to change how running specialty stores sell, staff and operate. / By Eric S. Youngstrom

September 9, 2026

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Sayville Running Company co-owner Brendan Barrett stands outside his running store at 19 Main Street in Sayville, NY. Barrett’s business returned to its storefront last month after an October 2024 fire forced its relocation to a temporary space for nearly two years.

Back on Main Street

September 9, 2026
To complete the Marathon des Sables in April, GU Energy Labs president Magdalena Boulet covered more than 168 miles of the Moroccan Sahara over seven days.

Fueling the Unforgiving

September 9, 2026

From A(I)nswers to A(I)ction

September 9, 2026

AI and the Sales Floor

September 9, 2026

Mapping Trails Future

September 9, 2026

Workout, Write It Down

September 9, 2026
Who doesn’t need a nice travel mug with your running store’s name or race logo on it? And if you don’t sell it to your customers, someone else will – with their logo!

Tokens of Appreciation

September 9, 2026

Understanding Nutrition

September 9, 2026
Paige and Ben Foote support runners at many races around the country while growing their relationships with both run specialty retailers and run clubs — and runners themselves.

Fueling Community

September 9, 2026

Sneakers Leading the BTS Buying Trend

August 18, 2026

Running Shorts

August 18, 2026

RunSignup Launches Photo-Based Timing Solution for Races

August 18, 2026

Take the Lead 2026 Set for Los Angeles

August 18, 2026

Applications for VetsEXCEL Fellows Now Open

August 18, 2026

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