I recently made my first trip to Charlotte Running Co. last week when I knew it was time for some new running kicks. I had previously bought two pairs of running shoes at Run For Your Life before and decided to buy my next pair here on a whim. I had no idea what I was looking for but the staff was very helpful in helping me to decide. The person helping me analyzed my gait on the treadmill and told me what I already knew about my running (I run pretty straight with a little bit of pronation). He put me in a couple shoes that were similar to the ones I had already been using but I surprisingly went with a different brand that I had not purchased before.
I then found out the shoes would be a little more expensive than I would have like to pay so I asked if he could throw me a discount for my first time being there and he did! The staff also pointed out other apparel should I need it, such as sports bras, shirts, etc. I just stuck with my cool, new running shoes, though.
Compared to Run For Your Life, I would say that the two stores are pretty identical. Their price points are about the same (around $100 per pair of shoes, give or take) and their staff is very friendly and helpful. They both also offer any other products you may need as far as running goes.
If you want to seriously get into running, I would suggest stopping by Charlotte Running Co. and asking the staff to guide you when buying a new shoe, for advice on runs or when the next Charlotte races will be. This place is a great spot for running junkies!