Hi Folks....
Sorry it's been a while since I last posted. Lots has gone on. Just to catch up, I was out of town for a few days last week. I was in Portland, OR. That is one nice place I have to say. While I was there I turned 46. 46? Wow......good thing I look 26. :-) I have run some, a few miles here and there, and I feel good for the most part.
Today I want to address the state of our economy and running. Our store is feeling the economic pinch. Folks are buying shoes, but it is tougher to sell that $50-$80 technical shirt. I am wondering how people are coping with their running in this economy. Are runners looking at what races they can and can't afford? Shoe wise are you looking for less expensive shoes?
I know Steve Runner talked about gift ideas for the runner on his latest podcast this week. I will add my .02. Socks are a great gift for a runner. My two favorites are Balega and Feetures. Balega especially is the most darned comfortable sock I have put on my feet. Running books are a good idea. I have landed an early version of "Once a Runner" which will be published next April. Our store got early copies and are selling them. I will give a review once I am done. Gift cards. I know this seems like a cop out, but really get your runner a gift card, and let them wander through a running store. It's like kids in a candy store, and gift cards are like free money to spend.
So there you have it for now. Sorry it has been a while since I posted. I will post more often now.
Charlie
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