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Running Factory celebrates 25 years!
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Since 1993, The Running Factory has been supporting and developing the running and walking community in Windsor and Essex County with top quality shoes, apparel, advice and events. With humble beginnings in a 700 sq. foot store on Wyandotte St. East with only two employees, The Running Factory has expanded to include a second store location on Walker Rd., an online store, and a friendly, knowledgeable staff of twenty-two.   The Running Factory is proud to have served the community for the past 25 years, creating a positive, informative and friendly relationship with customers. We take the time to measure...

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Hydration-on-the-Run
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Summer is the ideal time for running because you don’t have to worry about toques, gloves, or layering, but with hot weather comes more sweat and more need to hydrate properly. Hot weather can make even a short run feel like a trudge through the mud. As the sun beats down, your core temperature rises, sending blood away from muscles to the surface of skin to help heat dissipate. So what can you do to protect yourself from the sun and keep your training on schedule?                 If you move your long run to the A.M and start at 5...

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