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| - I've been a regular to True Runner ever since I moved to Pittsburgh in 2013. Before moving here, I used to be a casual runner doing no more than 6-10 miles a week. I thought of my move as wiping my slate clean, and thus I strived to take running and my health a bit more seriously.
I spotted True Runner on one of my many walking adventures of Shadyside. I walked in and was greeted by several employees--warm, effervescent, fit, and clad in running attire. Initially, I was slightly intimidated (what if I said or did something stupid in front of these professional-looking runners? Will they judge me?). One of them asked what I was looking for and how he could help. I told them my goals and expectations, and he listened closely. Because I was looking for new running shoes and I had never gotten a gait analysis, he showed me to their in-store treadmills. I took off my shoes and jogged a bit on the treadmill while he recorded my gait from behind using an iPad. After, he analyzed my gait with me, showed me the definite characteristics of overpronation, and recommended several shoes, from Brooks to Nike to Asics. After trying on several pairs, each time doing a light jog on the treadmill and asking questions, I chose a few to purchase. He also recommended a few running clothes and gear, for which I was grateful because I swear I would have spent another hour in the store examining every single shirt and shorts. Overall price tag was expensive, but that is to be expected for high-quality attire. I learned the hard way to never skimp on running shoes, otherwise you will get injured.
A few months later, I signed up for their True Runner 101, a kind of a Couch-to-5K program intended to train new runners for their first 5K race. We had two dedicated coaches who work for the store, and we trained two to three times a week, incorporating tempo runs, speed/hill workouts, and long runs. The coaches were excellent and receptive to our individual needs. They also had a lot of knowledge on how to prevent and treat common running injuries. I suffered shin splints for a few weeks during the training program, and the coaches offered helpful feedback. Thanks to the great training program, I ran my first 5K in 2014 Pittsburgh's Great Race.
Ever since then, I have frequented the store, interacted with the employees, and made new running friends. The store hosts weekly Wednesday and/or Saturday runs until winter, which makes it easy to meet new people, make new friends, and cool down with a beer or two on the monthly Brook's Happy Hour runs.
There is no need to hesitate coming to this store. You will be met with employees who are respectful, patient, knowledgeable, and pleasant. Want to train for a 5K? 10-miler? Half-marathon or marathon? Whether you have never run before or you have been running ever since you could walk, this is the place to go to introduce yourself to running and take your training to another level.
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