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Runners High 'n Tri named to top 50 best running stores in America
November 13, 10:20 AM Chicago Adventure Travel ExaminerTed Nelson

Runners High ‘n Tri in Arlington Heights, Illinois was named as one of the top 50 best running stores in America at the Running Event in Austin, Texas on November 11. This event
is the largest convention for specialty running stores in America and is organized by Competitor magazine.

“We’re honored to be part of the top running specialty stores and certainly in great company,” said Mark Rouse, co-owner of Runners High ‘n Tri and 13-time Ironman finisher. “I
appreciate our loyal customers, who provide great support and energy at Runners High ‘n Tri.” Only two other stores made the list from Illinois. Fleet Feet Chicago and Naperville
Running Company also made the list.

Readers may wonder what a running store and a convention have to do with adventure travel. The answer to this is it is vital to get in shape before starting most adventure travel
sports. It is not recommended that couch potatoes rise from the sofa throw a forty pound plus backpack on and hike five days in the mountains. Running is one of the best ways to
condition the adventure traveler for hiking, backpacking, canoeing, cross-country skiing, orienteering, and adventure cycling.

Iron man great Craig "Crowie" Alexander with the Runners High 'n Tri crew
photo courtesy of Molly Lynch

What makes Runners High ‘n Tri so unique is that the store champions the new Newton shoe which uses new landmark techniques. Instead of landing on the back heel and
having the entire individual’s weight landing harshly on the heel the Newton shoe has all the padding closer to the toe making the runner land at the mid-step. This is a more fluid
gait and distributes the pounding more naturally leading to fewer injuries. Only a few stores across the country sell the Newton line.

Another honor for the Arlington Heights fitness retailer that happened at the convention was that Craig “Crowie” Alexander, the Hawaii Ironman winner, joined them at their table for
dinner during the awards ceremony. Store Public Relations representative Molly Lynch stated that “we were honored given that he could have chosen any store to sit with.” This is
the equivalent of being a golf store and having Tiger Woods sitting at the table.

With Christmas coming around the bend a pair of Newton shoes is a great gift idea for the runner in the family. Stop by the store, get in shape, learn a new running technique with
less chance of injury, and then go adventure traveling.

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121 West Campbell St.,
Downtown Arlington Heights
Tel. 847-670-9255
www.runnershigh-n-tri.com

Runners High ‘n Tri Named Top 50 Best Running Stores
in America
Competitor Magazine Honors Runners High ‘n Tri

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., (November 11, 2009) – With countless running
stores across the United States, Runners High ‘n Tri is honored to be named
one of the top 50 best running stores in America. The announcement was
made at an awards ceremony organized by Competitor magazine during The
Running Event, the largest convention for running specialty stores held in
Austin, Texas.

The nomination and voting was handled wholly independent of Competitor magazine and was
coordinated by Formula4Media, which provides market research and analysis in the sports retail
industry. The evaluation consisted of a year-long evaluation, including “secret shopping,” customer
feedback and vendor relations.

“We’re honored to be part of the top running specialty stores and certainly in great company,” said Mark
Rouse, co-owner of Runners High ‘n Tri and 13-time Ironman finisher. “I appreciate our loyal customers,
who provide great support and energy at Runners High ‘n Tri.”

In Illinois, only two other retailers were named – Fleet Feet and Naperville Running Company.

More about Runners High ‘n Tri
Runners High ‘n Tri is a complete triathlon and running store in downtown Arlington Heights, Ill. The
owners are experienced and avid fitness experts with countless marathons and Ironman races under their
belts. With 18 years of experience in fitting shoes, the team at Runners High ‘n Tri will ensure the best
fitting shoe for the customer’s training style. The store carries a wide variety of top brands of shoes,
apparel, wetsuits and triathlon gear. To learn more about Runners High ‘n Tri, please visit www.
runnershigh-n-tri.com or stop in the store at 121 W. Campbell Street in Arlington Heights.




	November 16, 2009 Runners High Recognized as one of Top 50 Running Stores in U.S., release, note by Larry Eder Mark & Teresa Rouse, co owners of Runners High 'n Tri receive their award, courtesy of Formula 4 Media What a difference four years make! The Top 50 award was started four years ago at the premier Running Event. Like the show, the award has continued to grow and recognize the best of the best in specialty running stores, which are the present and future of our sport! Congrats to all fifty stores in the 2009 list and a tip of the hat to the Rouse's, who exemplify the quality in our business! Continue reading "Runners High Recognized as one of Top 50 Running Stores in U.S., release, note by Larry Eder" » Posted by Larry Eder on November 16, 2009 2:41 PM \| RunBlogRun Breaking News, Interviews and Commentary on our Global Sport of Athletics (Cross Country, Race Walking, Road Racing and Track & Field)

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