While I'm not an avid runner or a triathlete...I usually feel like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman when I walk into an athletic store...they're wondering what I'm doing there. Endurance House was the first time I've walked in and felt welcome and that they wanted to help me find the right shoe for me...even if it was a walking shoe! They do the strike analysis which is great, and match you up with suggested shoes and let you wander around in them. They were even willing to match a price for me after I bought a pair of shoes!
A truly great store that's clearly locally-owned, not a chain, offering great customer service for ALL levels of athleticism!