Achilles Running

Find Trailheads Winter accesories at Achilles Running Shop

webmaster — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:30:23 +0000

Now at Achilles, Winter hats, headbands, and gloves from Trailheads. Made of warm Polartec® fleece and thanks to the unique integrated loop construction on headwear, Trailheads are the ultimate in ponytail compatibility. The perfect choice for cool weather activities.

Achilles Running Shop has been featured in the Ohio Sport and Fitness Magazine!

webmaster — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:09:59 +0000

Strength and Flexibility Class for Runners

webmaster — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:27:30 +0000

Want to improve your running times?

Want to decrease your chance for injury?

Want to look and feel more toned?

Then you need to add strengthening and stretching to your workout routine!

Not sure how? Come to Achilles to find out!

Dress in layers, wear supportive shoes, bring a water
bottle, yoga mat or towel, and some light free weights.

Mondays 6-6:45pm beginning Nov.7

Group Warm-up Run from 5:30-5:55

Cost $5 per class

Class taught by Rosalie Franek, LMT, BS

Personal Trainer and Licensed Massage Therapist

www.amtamembers.com/rosaliefranek

Running classes are offered at Achilles Running Shop

webmaster — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:08:43 +0000

Have you always wanted to train for and run a road race – a 5K, 10K, or half
marathon? This running class with experienced marathon runner Kate Pophal of
Perfect Pace Running, will help you train for any race and be prepared for the
Rite Aid Half or 10K races on May 20 or the 5K race on May 19 in Cleveland.
Enjoy the comarderie of running with others in training and learn all of the
tricks and preparations you’ll need to be successful. You’ll meet at Achilles
Running Shop, 7439 Mentor Ave, and set out for a solid run each week.
Participants should wear running clothes and running shoes and dress in layers
for the weather. Each participant will get a shirt, hat or gloves, too! Class is
appropriate for anyone serious about training for a race. Kate Pophal
specializes in training beginner and veteran runners for races from the 5k to
the Boston Marathon qualifiers. Pophal coached at Xavier University and is a
certified personal trainer. http://www.perfectpacerunning.com/bio.htm

Please call Kate (216) 577-1091 or Achilles Running Shop Mentor (440) 942-2059 with any questions on program.

Feetures! performance socks deal. Buy three pairs or Feetures! socks and receive a fourth pair FREE.

webmaster — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:49:38 +0000

The North Face and Sugoi are here at Achilles.

webmaster — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:45:57 +0000

Just in time for winter weather, we are happy to announce we have top quality winter weather apparel from The North Face and Sugoi.

The AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill will be available soon by appointment at Precision Orthopaedics.

webmaster — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:50:49 +0000

The AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill is a medical device that can be used for: Rehabilitation of lower extremity injuries, treatment of neurological conditions,weight reduction, aerobic conditioning, general training to combat the diseases of aging.

Unweighting is achieved in the AlterG by using air in a pressure-controlled chamber to gently lift the user. Something no other unweighting modality can do.

Clinical studies show that these treadmills can help decrease ground reaction forces in walking and running.

Why Unload?

Allow for the protection of healing tissue
Encourage range of motion
Earlier initiation of closed-kinetic chain activity.
Prevent disuse atrophy
Encourages more rapid return of motor control

Defy Gravity

Return to functional activities like walking and running sooner
Normalize gait mechanics while still protecting healing tissue with its unloading technology
Improve aerobic conditioning without increasing the risk of stress-related injury

Accurate unweighting allows for significant reduction in ground reaction forces, allowing people to train faster, train harder, and train smarter.

M300 Anti-Gravity Treadmills

Stellar performances by our local high school runners at the state meet.

webmaster — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:16:46 +0000

Congratulations to all of our runners who made it to the Cross Country State meet.

In the division I boys race, Chardon’s Ty Kawalec placed 11th in 15:43 while teammate Nick Elswick, was 42nd in 16:16. North’s Anthony Car was 106th in the race in 16:55.

In the division I girls race, Mentor’s freshmen Kinsey Robinson finished in 31st place in 18:57. Chardon’s Amanda Garlak finished 54th in 19:21 and Corinne Kule 61st in 19:27.
The division II boys Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin men team finished 9th, led by Steve Frandanisa who placed 18th in 16:32 earning All-Ohio honors. The fast team includes Michael Beebe, Dave Skursha, Brian King, Mike Hallai, and Brett Skursha.

Perry’s 14th place team consists of Dustin Gilbert, Christopher Jordan, Eric Grubaugh, Devin Pritschau, Ian Cowling, Alexander Guthrie, Blaine Luszcak. With a time of 17:09 and 60th place finish, Christopher Jordan was Perry’s best.

Jakob Weisblat, Stephen Staats, Will Moore, John Lyle Anderson, Repton Salisbury, Brad Tramer, and Walker Chieffe worked together to finish 16th for University Schools. Weisblat had the teams fastest time of 17:10.

In division II girls, Chagrin Falls placed 12th and Beaumont was 15th in the team results. Rachel Slingluff led Beaumont with a 27th place 19:26. Rachel Graf, Sam Graf, Jesse Slingluff, Maura O’Connor, Allison May, Kerry Drew are also members of Beaumonts 12th place varsity team. Allie Dustin, who placed 80th with a 20:28 for Chagrin Falls, had the help of her team of Jessica Walker, Claire Barcelo, Kathryn O’Neil, Anne Moyse, Kate Girouard, and Rae Carleton to make 15th place possible.

In division III for the boys, Berkshire junior Matt Pelletier was the highest area finisher with a 7th place 16:01 and teammate Nate Dornback took 20th in 16:26. Both earned All-Ohio honors.

The girls division III Berkshire freshman Christin Dornback finished 41st in 19:54 and Melissa Koziol took 36th 19:52. The rest of the Berkshire girls; Suzanne Koziol and Katelyn Luther, Sara Patterson, Danielle Young and Alison Moss helped the team to a 12th place finish overall.

Gilmours Halle Markel, Alexis Anton, Caitlin Whetstone, Rachel Novinc, Megan Porter, Courtney Rulison, and Margaret Dick finished 9th as a team. The Gilmour girls did not have a senior on the varsity. Markel finished 24th and Alexis Anton was 31st.

Individual efforts by Rachel McKay of Hawken finished 34th and Sara Korenewych of Wickliffe finished 100th.

Great job to all of the high school runners and good luck.

$10 off Adidas apparel purchase when you buy an Adidas shoe for the month of November

webmaster — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:33:08 +0000

Now til the end of November, if you purchase a pair of Adidas running shoes you will receive a certificate for $10 off any Adidas apparel. Prepare for the cold and windy outdoor runs or find something to cool down in.

Also on Thursday November 10th at 6:30pm Phil, our Adidas tech representative will be at the Mentor store to lead a group run. He will bring Adidas shoes to try on for the run and we will provide refreshments after. Raffles will also be held for some nice running prizes.

Injinji toesocks are in!

webmaster — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:14:12 +0000

Injinji offers patented toesocks that are designed to enable the human foot – from the heel to thefive toes– to function naturally and efficiently inside a shoe.

Patented 5 Toe Seamless Design Provides:

Lighweight CoolMax®, the Liner keeps feet comfortably cool, dry, and protected
Seamless 5 toe construction creates a moisture wicking and friction free environment that fights odor
Designed to be worn as the base layer toesock which can interface with your favorite traditional outer sock, or worn alone for those who prefer an ultra-sleek and lightweight design
Perfect complement to barefoot performance footwear