Blog Updates
Your running questions answered! Here, you’ll find information on topics like nutrition, training, and new products. Do you have a question you’d like to have answered here? Let us know!
Blog Updates
Your running questions answered! Here, you’ll find information on topics like nutrition, training, and new products. Do you have a question you’d like to have answered here? Let us know!
Finding the Best Supplements for Your Run
What is the best hydration supplement for those who are ultra-runners, marathon runner, or even the ones who run on a day that the humidity sticks to your skin like gum? There are many brands out there that claim to be the best and that their product quenches...
Sports Bras: Love ‘Em Or Hate ‘Em, Women Gotta Have ‘Em
A survey of female participants in the 2012 London Marathon revealed that 32% of the female runners experience breast pain while running. We think that’s high percentage. Women shouldn’t have to experience breast pain while running. A good sports bra is one of the...
Who Needs Running Shoes?
In A Word... You! Maybe you’re not a runner. Maybe you walk. Or stand a lot at work. No matter who you are or what you do, you need a good pair of running shoes. Here’s why. Running Shoes Are Not Just For Runners. Over a period of about 100 years, running companies...
Topo Ultrafly 2 Review
New Balance Fresh Foam Beacon Review
"I like that the Beacon is the light weight and has nice cushion. The shoe is very comfortable and very stable. The best racing shoe I've had so far. I highly recommend it." - Mario Zuniga Shoe Specs Mario Zuniga is an AVID local runner and Shenandoah Valley...
Hoka Speedgoat 2 Review
Emily Warner is a local, avid, and accomplished trail runner. She also co-leads the trail running group Shenandoah Trail Runners which you can join for free! She wrote the below review after testing the Speedgoat on several runs. Shoe Specs Runner details:...
New products!
Balega Silver Socks: $14.99 BOA Dr. Elf Shorts: $37.99 Goodr Non Reflection Perfection: $25 After Shokz Trekz Air: $149.99 Unpreparation Runner Greeting Cards: $4 Skratch Labs Nutrition: (price varies) Bark Bottle: $19.99 Run Gum Extra Strength: $2.40...
2018 Christmas Gift Guide
Shopping for those special runners on your list has never been easier with the Christmas Gift Guide from Runners' Retreat! Find special and unique products that are sure to delight. ...