Introduction
Heather Pech & Megan Searfoss (local running coach)
Experience in running
Rehabilitation and prevention of injuries
2012 started competitive running
Boston Marathon
Megan realized benefits of running and racing
Traithlon and Ironman World Championships
See Mom Run (Book)
Ridgefield Running Company recognized top 5 running store in the country
Pandemic has messed up
Training during COVID
Running rewards consistency
Racing and virtual time trials have been apart of her training
Training in specific blocks
Dialing into Nutrition has become more important
Having a specific plan
82% of runners will get injured
Imbalances in the body
Wrong shoe or wrong size shoe
Overtraining can cancel out all the hard work if you don’t care for your body, youre more likely to get injured.
Unique thing about running is that it’s different for each individual
Running still makes you a part of a team
What are your goals?
Our bodies are interested in just moving forward
Running is a lifelong event for you
Shoe cant keep someone from being injured
What is the runners high?
Any day we can run is awesome
Making sure runners are safe
Group runs last 4-8 miles
Shop runs – Ridgefield Running
Retail business that gives back to the community
Powerful to get together with a group even in 2020 and the start of 2021
Running can happen even through COVID with caution and spacing
How did the running store change during COVID.
Measure feet and gait virtually through Zoom
Running groups stopped runs from March-May, but slowly brought back “Shop Runs”
Challenges that you get a t-shirt
Training programs that are virtual with incorporating meet-ups
Local store carries 1500 shoes approx.
40 different types of shoes for an average 7 ½ size shoe
Work with each client to figure out what works
Exchange within 30 days or a 2 week run policy
Partner with the right people to fit the correct shoe
Investing in yourself
Youre going to buy shoes anyways so we can help minimize injury
Find the time to take care of themselves
Making the time and prioritizing your body
Struggling with running technique and participates in swim, bike, and run
Found Heather online
Athletes come from all over (North Carolina, Alabama, Marthas Vineyard)
Podium athletes, marathon athletes, juniors and adults alike
Inspired by all of them especially those that run 4-6 hours at a time
3-4 runners on staff at one time
Meet someone after hours if needed