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Dressing for Cold Weather Running:Conquering the Polar Vortex Don't let the cold weather hinder your exercise regime! Here are some key tips to keep in mind when dressing for polar vortex walking and running: LAYERS! Keeping your core and skin covered! For Your Head A balaclava, or combination of toque and Buff (or similar type of product), that can cover your nose and mouth. This keeps your skin safe from wind, keeping your skin warm but also warming the air as it comes into your lungs! For Your Hands A warm, wind blocking type of mitt - mitts keep your...

Summer is the ideal time for running because you don’t have to worry about toques, gloves, or layering, but with hot weather comes more sweat and more need to hydrate properly. Hot weather can make even a short run feel like a trudge through the mud. As the sun beats down, your core temperature rises, sending blood away from muscles to the surface of skin to help heat dissipate. So what can you do to protect yourself from the sun and keep your training on schedule?                 If you move your long run to the A.M and start at 5...

     The Running Factory has recently had a major renovation in order to serve you better. In the span of 2 weeks (February 1st – 15th) the RF was transformed into a modern, intimate, boutique-style store, but we still offer the same top-notch service we are known for. The renovation not only offers an aesthetic improvement, but an increase in functionality and efficiency of our space. In addition to the new store the RF is now carrying new brands such as Under Armour, Lole, and as of next fall, North Face. In order to serve you better we have...