Running Room
901 Bank St K1S3W5 Ottawa, ON, Canada

It's here! Boasting a seemingly contradictory combination of maximum cushioning and minimal weight, the Arahi 5 returns to deliver a soft, smooth alternative to traditional support shoes. With a five-millimetre offset over 9.7 ounces of springy cushioning, this shoe is sure to excite any runner chasing the cutting edge of supportive technology! Call us any time at (613) 233-5617 to arrange a curbside pick-up, or visit us online at www.runningroom.com. However you choose to shop, we're here to help!

Brr it's cold out there! Just in time for more snow on its way this weekend, check out the second installment in our infographic series on winter apparel. Here's hoping we won't need a part three! Happy running!

The Hypothermic Half-Marathon is here! From now until February 28th, stop by your designated Running Room location to pick up your camping chair, gloves and medal. If you selected the Bank Street Running Room or temporarily-closed Slater Street Running Room at registration, our curbside hours of operation are as follows: Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM until 7:00 PM... Friday: 11:00 AM until 7:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM Sunday: Closed Note that we are typically unavailable daily from 12:00 PM until 12:30 PM. If you have any questions or are unsure of your pick-up location, please reach out any time at (613) 233-5617. We look forward to seeing you! See more

Already daydreaming about some summertime fun? You're in luck! The Virtual Solstice 5k is now open for registration with an exciting new twist for 2021: Shoes! This year, Running Room and Brooks have partnered to bring ALL participants a pair of the brand-new Brooks Launch 8 and a very handy finisher's medal in what I think you'll agree is our best race kit yet. Scaled pricing begins at $100 (a cool $39.99 off retail), but don't delay! This tier is already 65% sold out, and with only 2,000 spots total, this event is already establishing itself as a recurring favourite. Sign up online today at https://www.events.runningroom.com//2021-solstice-5k-virt/ #VirtualSolstice5K #RunningRoom #RunWithRR

Good Afternoon, Runners! Many of you have been asking, so I want to clarify our policy regarding returns and exchanges as we navigate this bizarre post-holiday season. For starters, our stores currently operating as curbside pick-up and purchase destinations are strictly limited to just that. We will not be taking any merchandise back until our stores reopen for regular business, but we would like to reassure you that we will, of course, honour an extended return policy beyon...d such time. Please, feel free to reach out with questions surrounding your specific purchases. On the other hand, our fantastic Customer Service team in Edmonton is working hard to process reimbursements for online purchases. If you've made or received an online purchase that you aren't totally satisfied with that falls within our return policy, please fill out a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) request at the following address: https://ca.shop.runningroom.com/returns/guest/new. It may take a few days to process, but our team will be happy to facilitate the transaction for you. I want to thank you all personally for your understanding as we attempt to keep both you and our valued team members safe under challenging circumstances. Stay safe, and have a great weekend! See more

Happy Friday! Many of you have been reaching out recently for advice on what to wear when winter training. We don't blame you! Without Clinics, Run Clubs, or even in-store visits where we can bounce around ideas, keeping safe while staying fit in a lonely Ottawa winter seems quite the daunting task. Now, with a weekend winter storm warning well on its way, we figured it the perfect time to cover these questions with some handy infographics! Please see the first in this series, covering the range of 0 to -10 C, below. Have a great weekend! #RunningRoom #RunWithRR

Good Evening, Runners! With 2020 (finally) in the rear-view, we want to quickly remind you that Running Room stores in Ottawa remain in operation to fulfill all of your curbside needs. As an extension to this service, select locations including our Bank Street store are now equipped with mobile PIN pads to facilitate contactless payment for phone orders. Please, call or email us any time and let our knowledgeable team assist you with your next purchase. See you soon! #RunningRoom

Good Evening, Runners! If you’re anything like we are, I’m sure you could use some incentive to finish off your Christmas shopping. So, from now until December 31st, purchase $200 or more of Brooks footwear, apparel, sports bras or accessories and receive a FREE backpack as a gift-with-purchase! This lightweight, foldable bag functions beautifully as a travel or commuting companion, or a last-minute gift for that inevitable someone at the bottom of your list. Don’t worry we won’t tell. These bags are available in limited quantities at select stores only, so hurry in before they’re gone! #Brooks #RunHappy #RunningRoom #RunWithRR

Good Evening, Runners! Well, it's dark, it's snowing, and it's only Wednesday, but chin up we have exciting news for you! The brand-new Mizuno Wave Inspire 17 is available today both in-store and online at runningroom.com. Updated for the 2021 season, this version features a 12 mm heel-to-toe offset over 10.9 oz of Mizuno's new "Enerzy" cushioning, which offers 17% more cushion and an impressive 15% improvement to energy return over previous foams. Combined with a no-stitch upper and an expanded selection of widths, the Inspire has never felt better! While our locations remain limited to curbside pick-up, please call us any time with questions about this fantastic first addition to our spring 2021 collection. #RunningRoom #RunWithRR

Happy Thursday, Runners! How're you holding up in these dropping temperatures? With eleven days left until the "first" day of winter, I'm excited to announce our winter apparel trilogy's final installment: The Running Room RRX thermal tights! This year's collection features two styles for men and women a tighter and a looser fit starring wind and water-resistant brush-back laminate panelling in the front and rear, an assortment of zippered and open pockets, and reflective... detailing. All styles are wear-tested with Canadian winters in mind, so you can rest (or run) assured that you're prepared for whatever Ottawa weather comes our way! I'm quite genuinely excited about these pants as the best we've ever produced, so please, drop by the store soon to try on a pair! Stay warm out there! #RunWithRR #Running See more

Happy Saturday, Runners! In addition to Wednesday's post regarding our Running Room Fit-Wear Winter Collection, I am excited to announce a further addition to the roster: The Extreme Balaclava Jacket! As its namesake suggests, this jacket features a built-in balaclava in its detachable hood alongside improved rear ventilation, lighter water-resistant panelling, and updated colours to keep the fashion game on-point this season. What's more, the women's fit adds a zippered rear... hem and hood to accommodate hips and hair, respectively! Please see the below sample pictures, including product shots from our very own in-house model, Robert. Interested? Our winter gear is moving fast, so drop by the store soon to try one on yourself! Have a great day! #RunningRoom #RunWithRR See more

Hello everyone. The Shoe Dude is back with a review of the latest Hoka One One shoes. They are the Carbon X and the Rincon. First up is the Carbon X. It has an upper designed to lock the foot in place, and vented to keep the breathability at a high level. The super cussioned tongue makes it an awesome feeling throughout.... The softer foam in the heel makes for a better landing, and the more solid cussion in the forefoot makes for better take off. Of course to be combined with the carbon fibre plate in the base make for better energy return with some good bounce to it as well. It is desined to go head to head with Nike, Asics, and Adidas similar models. Good shoe to look into if you're looking for a good marathon trainer as well. The next one is the Rincon.It is a lighter weight speed workout shoe that is more affordable in comparison to the Clifton. When the Clifton gained weight, it became an everyday trainer and the Rincon became the speed work shoe. The shoe is light, flexible, and soft because of the EVA foam throughout the base of the shoe. The Meta Rocker in the forefoot aids with speeding up the roll off. The upper is pretty simple. It is a narrow fitting upper, just in case though. A real try and see type of fit. As a result, not a lot of stretch with it. Just saying. The tongue is a little shorter, and the laces come up a little higher. As a result, the fit is a bit interesting for some people. Try and see what you think of them. These are just a few of the new and exciting shoe sellections we will have for all of you to try out. I hope to see y'all here to give these a try and see what these new shoes can do for you. That being said, I'll see ya when I see ya eh. Ttyl. Doug. AKA Shoe Dude.

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Good afternoon everyone! Just wanted to let you know that our winter indoor track training will start Monday January 13th 8PM at the Louis Riel Dome in Blackburn Hamlet (off the Montreal Road exit). As always there will be no coaching charge, only the facility fee which you can pay weekly or purchase a multi access pass to save a few dollars. The workouts will continue through the end of March, the final session March 30th. If you are preparing for the marathon in the spring,... I would suggest that you limit your track to the middle of February because the recovery time after Sunday long runs won't be enough to recover for a hard Monday night session but marathoners are welcome to still come out for the warm up and drills then I can give you a recovery or tempo workout to do instead of the harder intervals then stay for the core session! All are welcome including beginners, we have 3 groups...fast, faster and fastest because anyone who runs is already fast! 8 pm we warm up for 20 minutes around the track and stretch, 8:25 strides then our technique drills followed by intervals. Once the intervals are done, cool down and stretch then a group core session so bring a water bottle, foam roller and yoga mats. If you have lighter weight shoes, bring them for the workout along with shorts and lightweight top. For your first visit, come early as they facility requires a registration form be signed which takes a few minutes and they often have a lineup because of this. We will try and get going as close to 8PM as possible. There are plenty of change rooms as well as showers, we generally finish by 9:30 at the latest and if you don't want to stay for core you don't have to, but because of how important these components are to your training it's there for you regardless. Summer track will begin at Terry Fox Mooney's Bay beginning Friday nights 6pm on June 12 and will go until September 25th. We have to share the indoor track on Mondays but in the summer I rent the entire facility so we have all 8 lanes to help manage the larger groups. Hope to see you out on Monday nights, after over 30 years of coaching I still look forward to being at the track and we are so fortunate in Ottawa to have the only 400m indoor track in the country! Have a terrific week, happy 2020 and don't forget to write down those goals, it's only then that they become real! Phil Marsh

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OUTDOOR TRACK TRAINING TERRY FOX WITH COACH PHIL Hey folks, now that the Ottawa race weekend is over, its time to think about using the summer and fall to get faster! Outdoor track begins Friday nights 6:15pm at Terry Fox Athletic Centre at Mooney’s Bay June 7 through the last Friday in September! Train with one of the most experienced running coaches in Canada, Coach Phil Marsh will help you become a faster and more efficient runner and thanks to the folks at NUUN, there wil...l be NUUN for every workout! I would also like to welcome and thank Dr. Yannick Schultz from the Holistic Clinic, who is going to come out every session and provide FREE care and advice for everyone working out during the sessions. This is a huge contribution, and great chance to ask him about any injuries or questions about mechanical issues. Kids under 14 run for free, adults will pay either $9.00/session or $90 for the entire summer which covers the rental fee for the 13 on track and 2 off track sessions at the facility. Please bring cash or you can e-transfer the $90 seasonal fee. We have the entire track facility, an International standard track facility, as well as parking for 300 cars and showers. The workouts will progress over the summer, and all are welcome from beginners through elites. With 8 lanes everyone can train with runners around the same speed and distance without having to worry about any jumpers, throwers or sprinters sharing the track. Please note that Fridays June 14 and August 30th the track is rented for events, but we will still meet for a workout either hill relays or through the park and there will be NO cost those sessions. Each workout will consist of a group warmup, stretching, strides then the Mach drills, followed by the various workouts. After the workout there will be a cool down, barefoot strides in the grass infield then a progressing core class led by Coach Anna Kate Orlando so bring your yoga mats and foam rollers! Hope to see you at the track, it’s a great time and a chance to train with 80-100 runners who all want to get faster, refine their technique, get a stronger core and of course have some fun sharing the pain of interval training! There is plenty of free parking, and if you ride your bike you can park it inside the track fencing so it will be safe and supervised the entire time. Please send me an email if you have any questions, and hope to see you on the 7th! See more