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Our Virginia Beach Segment Challenge is heating up! 🔥
Bryan continues to hold a commanding lead on the men’s side, while the women’s division is turning into a tight race between Brittney and Madison!

We love seeing runners take on this challenge morning, noon, and night.

This Sunday, May 31, Jenae will be celebrating her 36th birthday by running 36 segments! 🎉 She welcomes everyone to come join her for the fun a miles!

Keep pushing, and remember, it’s not too late to start! We still have 12 pairs of shoes waiting to find their new homes! 👟

Join us this week for TWO fun community runs!🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Come hang with us at our Brew Crew Run on Wednesday and our Colley Run on Thursday! Our rep Jeff will be at both runs with demo products from Feetures, Tailwind, and Nathan.

Plus raffle giveaways and free gifts while supplies last!
All levels welcome. Bring your friends!

Wednesday – Brew Crew Run 6 PM at Murphy's Irish Pub
Thursday – Colley Run 5 PM at our Norfolk shop

At Running Etc., we love animals. Each Monday we highlight a dog or cat from a local rescue shelter. We hope to increase the networking for animals in need of a forever home. You might even find a wonderful running buddy, or more importantly, a terrific family member.

Tanner is a senior Retriever mix with a gentle way about him. He moves slowly and deliberately, except for his tail, which seems determined to express every positive emotion he’s ever had.
There’s a softness in his face and a warmth in his golden eyes that hint at both what he’s been through and what he’s still hoping for.
When Tanner came to us after his person passed away, he was in rough shape. Thin, exhausted, and so anemic from fleas, even a bath would have overwhelmed his system. He enjoys the basics: a quiet walk, a soft place to nap, and anyone willing to offer a slow back scratch.

Larger than life, with a personality that lights up the world, that's Sunshine.
She is smart and silly and she wants nothing more than to be right next to you. Like in your lap. Sunshine is a gorgeous, year old Border Collie mix and still has some puppy ways about her. She would do best in a home with no small children as she likes to sometimes guide you around.

Sunshine loves to hold your hand - in her mouth. And your ankles. Never biting down, just simply holding. She also loves to lie down in front of you and proudly presents you with her stomach - which promptly needs to be rubbed.
Sunshine has been described as having a big personality - but only in the best possible way.
She yearns for someone to call her own - and she will hold your hand for the rest of her days.
Tanner and Sunshine are available through https://www.animalaidsociety.org

Forest, Froggie and Ernest are available through Lil Roar Cat Rescue.
https://lilroarcatrescue.com

The Strava Segment Challenge has BEGUN!
Below are the links to each segment on Strava. Please refer to our previous post for more details!

Norfolk-
https://www.strava.com/segments/41434773

Virginia Beach-
https://www.strava.com/segments/41429714

Remember- this is for the laurel crown of local legend, not the fastest time! Stay safe out there!

Thank you for this 5⭐️ review!

“If Running Etc. isn’t your go-to store for athletic shoes it should be. I was originally referred to them by a physical therapist following knee surgery over ten years ago, and I have been a loyal customer ever since. I have shopped at both their Norfolk and Virginia Beach locations and have consistently found the customer service to be top-notch. They always analyze your gait before making any recommendations to ensure a proper fit. Additionally, as a Brooks enthusiast, I appreciate that they offer one of the largest selections of Brooks footwear in the area and if you are lucky you can catch last years model on sale. If you are experiencing foot pain or are simply looking for the right pair of sneakers, I 100% recommend stopping by.”

The unofficial uniform of Memorial Day weekend!🇺🇸

Available at both of our locations!

LMNT available at both of our locations!💦

Your heart needs adequate blood volume to pump efficiently. Sodium is what moves water from your digestive tract into your bloodstream and keeps it there.

Without adequate sodium:
💧 Water shifts into cells and tissue spaces instead of remaining in circulation.
💧 Blood volume drops, meaning less fluid is available for your heart to pump with each beat.
💧 In extreme cases, excess plain water without sodium can dangerously dilute the blood, causing red blood cells to swell and rupture.

This is why hospitals use saline in IVs. The sodium keeps fluid where it belongs.

When sodium levels are adequate:
💧 Your heart moves more blood with each beat while working less hard.
💧 Your heart rate stays lower while still delivering what your body needs.
💧 Each heartbeat becomes more efficient because the reservoir — your blood volume — is properly filled.

How much sodium you need is individual — it depends on your health status, activity level, diet, and genetics. But the baseline principle remains: Your heart needs sodium to work.

Stay Salty ⚡