Yesterday I went out to the new Kona Running Company store to run a 5k with the Michigan Running Club Group. I always enjoy getting to run with new people and a new route so this was a great time to do it.
I got there a little early so I could take a look around since it was the first time I've been to the store since they opened. Wow! They have a nice selection of shoes and clothing. They also sell my favorite trail shoes - Hoka One One.
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Kona Running Company |
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The wall of shoes! Look at all that color! |
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A huge selection |
Before we went out on the run, we got a quick picture of the group with owners, Jill and Alan Whitehead.
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We even had the MRC mascot with us, Tiger. LOL |
The course we ran is a 5k course they designed and is actually USATF certified. How crazy is that for a run around their store?
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Course per Strava |
I also took a few pictures of the run and, as you can see, it's a run through the neighborhood behind the store.
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I was following David most of the run |
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We even go by a nice little park |
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Excellent directions - cones turned so you know which way to run |
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Larry even had a cheer station and water station for us! |
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We finish behind the store then walk around to the front |
After we all got back, Kona offered refreshments to the runners and 10% off anything in the store. They also gave away a couple prizes too! We sure felt welcome being there.
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Another picture after the run! |
Overall, it was a great day for a run and fun to see some runners I already knew and meet some new people in the Michigan Running Club. Thanks to
Kona Running Company for sponsoring our weekend group run!
Have a great day and....Keep Running!!!!
Didn't look like ideal weather for a race with that snow on the ground, will they use that route for a race later in the year, or just a TT?
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