My Favorite Local Running Store

If you're going to do some serious running, I recommend you find a local authority on shoes, apparel, and all things running. In the Nashville area, we have some excellent stores dedicated to running. In my opinion, the best is Fleet Feet Sports. They have a great staff who will spend time with you, analyzing your feet, gait, running style, etc. They will help you find the right shoe.

True, there are cheaper alternatives. But these guys are tops. One of the things I like most about them is that they keep a database of your equipment purchases. This came in handy last winter when someone broke into my car and stole (of all things) my gym bag. The funny thing: all they got were some sweaty running clothes, a toiletry bag, and my running shoes. I was pretty sore about the running shoes as they were still in good condition.

Now I needed new shoes. I remembered the brand, but not the model. So, I called up Fleet Feet and asked them the model of the last shoe I bought. They gave me the model number and held a pair for me. Needless to say I drove to the store and picked them up. The irony is about a week later, my son found my running shoes and some of the other stuff in my bag. They had been thrown into some woods not too far from the house.