Spring Has Sprung... Kind Of...

Hello to all my friends and runners out there. Looks like we missed Spring this year because things are really heating up. Can you smell all the 5k's that are out there right now? No? Well, try this link. You'll easily spot the guys from the North Wales Running Company wearing the new Team Jersey. Let us put you in somethign FAST, too. We've got TONS of apparel IN STOCK. Anyways, we have awesome stuff again at the store with new shipments coming in daily. Have you seen our new ALL Kinds of Fast shirts for the ladies? They're spectacular if I do say so myself. One of our walls is COVERED in hydration products. It's supposed to be a pretty hot summer so come in and prepare yourself for sweat, sweat and more sweat. We have flip flops and plenty of after-sport kind of stuffs. And sports bras? PUHLEASE... we've been through a bunch of classes by the bra manufacturers to make sure you're next sports bra fits perfectly. Don't even get me started on the new shoes coming out... oh, man.

Thursday Night Runs and Prediction Run This March!

March marks a few events for us at the North Wales Running Company. First and foremost, we are starting a second group run! There has been a lot of demand for a second night of running here in North Walestown, and after a month of polling and customer requests, we are going to start a Thursday evening run. We will meet in the store at 6:30 and run through the town or on the trails depending on the weather. All are welcome and, as always, group runs are free and a wonderful way to get in a great run on a safe course. We will see you on March 4th!

The second event in March is a prediction run! We're going to run a loop to be determined on March 16th! This is the first group run after daylight savings time!! The cost of entry for this prediction run is a canned good for the NorGwyn Food Cupboard. There will be a good time and fabulous prizes, and wondrous merriment for all!

Here's some of what's new on our massive shoe wall

This winter has seen the arrival of some great new footwear! We are very pleased with the newest installments of the ASICS 2150 and Kayano 16! They were both recently touted in Runners World's Shoe Review. The fit on the Kayano is great, and continues as a paramount of the ASICS line. The Saucony Progrid Guide 3 is now flying out the door at an alarming rate, and its new colors are quite splendiferous. The Adrenaline GTS 10 from Brooks features a new lighter sleeker feel, and is truly the Brooks Go To Shoe. Mizuno has revolutionized its line this winter, with updates to every single model. The biggest changes are actually in the construction of the shoe's uppers. They feature materials that have cut, on average, an ounce off of each shoe's weight! The midsole and outsole remain true to the responsive feel we have gotten to know and love from our friends at Mizuno. The Nike Equalon 4 has been revamped and looks and feels great.

Remember guys, treadmill miles are still miles! They wear down the midsole support and cushioning the same as outdoor miles, but do not show wear on the outsole (the bottoms) of the shoes. So keep track of your mileage!! Also, know this, the North Wales Running Company has the area's widest selection in running and walking shoes. We are up to close to 85 shoes for women, 85 for men and 10 for kids, not to mention the racing shoes! We stock a lot because, we know that every foot is unique. We don't try to cram people into "what sells" or what we can profit most from. That is not our way. We are service driven and believe that's the best way to do business. We will get you into the right shoe for you!

A Word of Thanks

As we bid the long holiday season goodbye, trudge through the snow and look forward to the spring, we at North Wales Running Company would like to thank all of our friends and customers for your support. Thanks to you, our customers, we were able to fill 5 large boxes of toys for tots, and 3 large boxes of food for the Nor-Gwyn Food Cupboard. We were also able to send quite a few lightly worn shoes to Benin (West Africa), and over a dozen new ones to an orphanage in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Thank you for giving in what is certainly a tough time for you. We are currently looking into ways to send gently used shoes to Haiti, and have several dozen put aside. As far as taking care of our open spaces, North Wales Running Company has partnered with the Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association for a Fall Trail Run, and we are currently preparing a summer trail race to benefit the Watershed and the Natural Lands Trust. For our part, business wise, we will certainly continue to provide the best service, prices and community outreach that we possibly can. NWRC is locally owned and committed to customer service and making our community a better place to live.

Join Us on Facebook

Come and get it! Now you can be updated at anytime! Anywhere! Anyday! Join our Facebook Group for loads of neato-o updates about specials, races, event and just plain mindless banter. Click here to join the North Wales Running Company Facebook team/chat/awesomeness/group.

Running Class for Beginners

Interested in starting a running program or training for your first 5k? This class is designed to help you run your first 5K. It will teach you proper running mechanics, breathing techniques, strength exercises, stretching exercises, and much more! Instruction will be every Saturday morning at 9am, and your workouts for the week will be given to you after each run. Class members will receive discounts on store merchandise, free North Wales Running Company Technical TShirts, running related goodies, and personalized attention. This isn't a cookie cutter, chain store running program. This is designed to meet the individual's needs and improve running technique and efficiency. The North Wales Running Company's expert coaches will help guide you at your pace and with your goals in mind. Your improvement is our number one priority!

Ambler Area Running Club

The purpose of the Ambler Area Running Club is to develop and promote local running and racing, to provide running-related information and social activities, and to enhance training opportunities in a supportive atmosphere for runners of all abilities. AARC provides these activities in a way that promotes the well-being of the community.

North Wales Running Company

Our knowledgeable staff brings years of both running and training experience to the table to properly aid you in your running and walking needs. We can help to properly fit you in the best and most functional shoes to increase your fitness levels, and provide top of the line apparel and accessories including: sunglasses, watches, heart rate monitors, pedometers, orthotics, socks, books, DVDs, energy bars and gels, and baby joggers. We carry all major brands and are able to order many items which are not currently stocked, so please feel free to ask or email us if you have any requests or questions. While you're at it... Join our mailing list

Our hours are as follows:

Day	Open	Close	Event
Monday	10:00AM	7:00PM
Tuesday	10:00AM	6:00PM	Group Run! - 6:30pm
Wednesday	10:00AM	7:00PM
Thursday	10:00AM	7:00PM	Group Run! - 6:30pm
Friday	10:00AM	7:00PM
Saturday	10:00AM	5:00PM	Contact us for marathon training runs
Sunday	12:00PM	4:00PM

Show Us your FAST!

When we were doing construction on the store before opening, the gag tagline All Kinds of Fast was born out of sliiiiiightly modifying a Daub Hardware sign advertising All Kinds of Fasteners. It became All Kinds of Fast and went up in the window. By the end of that day, however, we adopted our little joke as our mission. The North Wales Running Company is here to serve you. We are here for all kinds of fast, from beginners to land speed record holders. From walkers, to triathletes to people in physical therapy and ultramarathoners. You are our community and we want to help all types of athletes and people. We are interested in meeting all of our customer's needs as they begin a fitness program or train for a state title. We are here for you and want to do our part to help you along with all of your endeavors! We love seeing all kinds of runners and walkers out at the races or around town rocking NWRC shirts. Send us a picture and it may end up on the website or in our next newsletter!

The picture section of the site has been updated with people showing us their FAST! Click Here to see our glorious collection of people that we duped into wearing our logo in various locations. If you want to show us your FAST, use this email

Group Runs Every Tuesday AND Thursday

Every Tuesday is an open invitation fo ryou to show us your "Fast". We have runners from all walks of life and abilities come out for 2, 3, 5 and 8+ mile runs. Meet at the store between 6:15pm and 6:30pm. We start promply at 6:30 and wind through beautiful North Wales. The routes change with the seasons so come out and train with us! Abilities are anywhere between 6:00/mile to 10:00/mile paces. We're sure to have someone running at your pace!