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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...

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...

     The Running Factory has recently had a major renovation in order to serve you better. In the span of 2 weeks (February 1st – 15th) the RF was transformed into a modern, intimate, boutique-style store, but we still offer the same top-notch service we are known for. The renovation not only offers an aesthetic improvement, but an increase in functionality and efficiency of our space. In addition to the new store the RF is now carrying new brands such as Under Armour, Lole, and as of next fall, North Face. In order to serve you better we have...