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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...

     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...

Here at the RF we believe there is a runner inside everyone. People may say that they “don’t have a runner’s body”, or that they “aren’t built for running”, but we firmly believe that anyone can become a runner. While it is tempting to run out the door and go as fast and far as our body will take us, we’ve found that a mixture of walking and running is the best way to introduce oneself to the activity. Our “Learn to Run” clinic is catered toward the new or beginner runner. Whether you are here to start your journey...