BBay Running

Happy Father's Day from BBay Running, from our father/son team, David & Roan!
📷Mt. Baker summit, Sep 2021

The Greater Bellingham Running Club (GBRC) Lynden Tractor Trot is coming up this Saturday, 15 June. Remember to bring your old athletic shoes for donation at BBay Running to the start line!

Rain one week and sunshine the next? Always be prepared for our PNW weather shifts with a fun pair of goodr sunglasses - all polarized and starting at only $25!

At the end of May, we are now already nearly 50% of the way to our goal of 1,000 shoes recycled! Our Second-Life Shoe Program helps to keep footwear out of landfills, and helps those in need in our community & beyond. Bring in your old running shoes (please, no leather shoes, boots, or sandals) to BBay for their second life!

Happy from BBay Running! A worldwide celebration inspiring runners and walkers of all ages and endurance levels to get moving and live their Healthy Lifestyles, Global Running Day reminds us that running is about far more than physical health. Mental health, emotional health, and unifying relationships are all benefits of this activity shared by so many.
No matter where you run or walk today, no matter how far, and whether you're with friends or enjoying some solitude, take some time to reflect on all of the positive benefits exercise brings to your life.

Our first shipment of the NEW Topo Athletic has arrived! 🎆
We know you'll have just as much fun wearing them as Alissa had making them into a firework 😉
Come get your pair at BBay Running today!

This Memorial Day, veteran-owned BBay Running honors the work of U.S. servicemen and women in the pursuit of peace.
David, owner BBay Running
(photo: E2C Hawkeye, aircraft David flew in during Vietnam era)

Good luck to all of today's Ski to Sea participants! Exciting to see so many in our community celebrating a unique exhibition of living a healthy lifestyle!
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📷 BBay team member Alissa, XC ski leg of Ski to Sea 2018

Restock alert! BBay Running is fully resupplied on our popular Spiky Massage Balls! Great as a gift, or a treat for your own feet. 👣

5🌟 review from Allison!
"By far, the best experience I could have possibly imagined. Having never been in a running store before, I was a little apprehensive, but my worries were immediately pushed aside: I felt comfortable and not the least bit intimidated. They took such care and time to make sure I had the very best shoe for me. Would highly recommend!"

The smaller boxes certainly don't diminish our efFORTS!
With well over 100 pairs received, BBay Running is now fully stocked with goodr sunglasses, including new colors! 🤩
Starting at only $25, they're your perfect spring and summer companion 😎

5 🌟 review from Jacob!
"Went there looking for new running shoes and insoles, left with a completely new understanding of how the human body moves. As far as fitting went; it didn't take too long for the owner to find the right size and fit, the sales associates were very helpful too. Everything was amazing, I was prepared to pay a lot more than I did for a lot less than I got. Would absolutely recommend them to friends and family."

Definitely started to feel like OOFOS weather... great for sore feet, or just because! ☀🩴

BBay staff member Alissa is still using arriving shipments to unleash her inner child and build forts!
She and her trusty steed Rio are ready to set out on an adventure through the land of Running from the sturdy walls of Fort Topo Athletic, armed with plenty of cushion, a low heel-toe drop, Vibram outsole when a little extra grip is needed on rough terrain, and a wide forefoot that allows for ample toe splay!
If you're curious about how Topo footwear can help you on your adventures, come to our Topo demo for a trial run, some prizes, and of course, a fun adventure! 👉https://www.facebook.com/events/405713628896647

At the end of April, we are now already nearly 40% of the way to our goal of 1,000 shoes recycled! May has arrived, promising sunshine and blue skies ahead, so get ready for your warmer weather runs with some fresh cushion underfoot, and remember to bring in your used running shoes to BBay when you come in for new ones!

💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Living a can contribute greatly to mental well-being, and BBay Running is proud to inspire healthy lifestyles in our community.
💚 Exercise can help reduce stress, boost energy and "feel good" endorphins, and can help enhance cognitive ability. Whether you run, walk, hike, treadmill, birdwatch, stand at work, go to the gym, play a sport, or any other activity that keeps you moving, the team at BBay is always ready to use our expertise to recommend proper footwear for running & walking, as well as accessories for weather protection, injury prevention, and more!
💚In addition to these resources, consider finding accountability and friendship at our weekly Pub Runs & training program, BBay LifeTrek. We'd love to help inspire your healthy lifestyle and help you to improve your mental health.

Join us every Thursday for a fun group adventure, and enjoy a variety of routes and destinations!
Meet at BBay Running at 6pm, where we'll split into three different pace groups running ~3 or ~5 miles, followed by social time at a local brewery or taphouse. Hope to have you run with us!
JUXT Taphouse Bellingham Cider Company Schweinhaus Biergarten Wander Brewing

Fickle spring weather can mean sunny skies one moment and showers the next! Keep your eyes to the skies, and be prepared with packable, waterproof gear (because on April 25th, all you need is a light jacket!), wicking clothing, waterproof shoes to keep your feet puddle-proof, and sunglasses... just in case 😎

Happy from BBay Running! At BBay, we facilitate the Second Life Shoe Program to recycle worn athletic shoes and keep them out of landfills. We partner with several organizations, including local nonprofits, and the Greater Bellingham Running Club (GBRC), as well as outside groups to repair, recycle, and redistribute shoes in other communities in need once local organizations have picked up what they need.

Thank you to all who donated and helped to keep this program running!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review from Simon!
"Walked in knowing nothing about proper shoes and came out with one of the best fitting shoes I've had in years. Customer service was the best I've ever had visiting a shoe shop. If ya need help finding something for your needs, this is the place to go."

Enjoyed a beautiful first day of BBay LifeTrek 2024! So excited to see everyone live their healthy lifestyle to the max this year. It's not too late to join and live yours, register in person at BBay or online at bbayrunning.com/lifetrek!

At only $75, BBay LifeTrek is the most affordable training program around. For the 24 weeks, the cost is only $3.13 per week, with a full training program, in-person weekly group session, discount in-store at BBay Running, and weekly tips & healthy lifestyle advice. For less than the price of your morning coffee, you can commit to 24 weeks of a healthier you.
Whether you're training for one of the Bellingham Bay Marathon events or just for a healthier you, you'll love this program! Benefit from weekly group training sessions, coaching and advice, and more, including FUN! Not sure if it's for you? Call us or come by the store, we'd love to tell you more about what the program is like!
Register online at bbayrunning.com/lifetrek or in person at BBay Running.

Ready for the sunshine this weekend? BBay Running has plenty of bright goodr sunglasses to choose from — no slip, no bounce, and polarized to protect your eyes. 😎

David: "Hey, we're getting a pretty big Brooks Running shipment this week. You should post it on our social media."
Alissa: "Sure, want anything specific?"
David: "Not really, just make it fun."
Rio: "Oh no"
Alissa:
1) Brooks SHIPment
2) Brooks Arch
3) Castle Brooks
4) Brooks Cave
5) My face when I'm halfway through unpacking all these, managed to knock over a box, and FedEx drops off one more Brooks box.
6) Got 84 problems but a lack of Brooks ain't one!

Happy National Sibling Day to Brooks and Topo! 🐱🐱