Happy 12th Anniversary, Big River Nation! We’ve come a long way in the last 12 years. I can still remember getting ready to open the store back in 2006. I was a young pup back then, just 26 years old. An incredible group of people helped round the clock for three days straight to prepare the store to open on …
Get to know the fit professionals lacing up your shoes at Big River Running. This month, meet Mimi – a long-time familiar face at Big River, helping customers for more than a decade find the perfect shoe or sharing advice about any and all things running. Mimi moved to St. Louis from Memphis in 1982 and made a splash on the running scene here. She …
Why should you train for a 10k with Big River Running? Let these past START 10K participants tell you why! “It gave me all the tools I needed to be successful in running the entire 10K. The program was absolutely awesome. The coaches were encouraging, positive, great resources, motivating, and great role models.” “Thank you so much! Every coach involved …
When you shop at Big River, you make a difference in the community. Big River supports St. Louis charities by donating 10% of sales of all Big River branded apparel and accessories through our Big River Gives Back program. We are excited to announce that our charity partner for the second half of 2018 is The Fit & Food Connection …
We are so excited to share that Big River Running has been again recognized as a top running store in the U.S. We’ve been honored as one of the The 50 Best Running Stores in America by Running Insight every year since we opened in 2006. It’s a streak we are so proud of. We earned this honor following an extensive …
We all know that running early in the morning or after the sun goes down is your best bet to beat the heat, but check out these other tips to help increase your change of success at getting in miles this summer: Hydrate to be great. Proper hydration is more important and more difficult due to the vast amount of …
The Hoka One One Clifton 5 is the latest in the family of award-winning Clifton shoes. True to its heritage, the Clifton 5 is light, cushy and very, very fast. Central to its design is the famed HOKA midsole geometry and a trusted foam package to ensure consistent cushioning through the life of the shoe. Combined with the forgiving and …
Get to know the fit professionals lacing up your shoes at Big River Running. This month, meet Chris. In his words: My name is Chris Erxleben, and I am from Sullivan, MO and still live there today. I like working at Big River because I enjoy the community Big River has built throughout the years. I most recently attended Webster …
The month of May is jam-packed with great races in St. Louis. Check them all out on Big River’s handy race calendar (month view or list view). If you are looking for a recommendation, it just so happens that several of my absolute favorite races take place this month. Great causes, great courses, great post-race parties and more. Here are …
This recipe is a go-to for Mary Anne, who is the head coach of Big River’s START 5k program! 1 cup (225 g) packed, soft pitted dates 1 cup (100 g) raw cashews 3/4 cup (60 g) unsweetened fine coconut 1 T coconut oil (optional) 1/8 tsp sea salt (optional) Instructions 1. Blend all ingredients until it forms a dough. ( I use my food processor) 2. Roll …
