Comments on: 2013 Black Friday and Cyber Monday Running Gear Deals

By: Mark Cucuzzella

Mark Cucuzzella — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 01:13:21 +0000

In reply to Peter Larson. Pete this sounds like a cool experiment for local retailers. maybe we'll play. Mark

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 19:29:22 +0000

In reply to HeidiG.. No problem, thanks for reading!

By: Karen Schwartz - Sage to Summit

Karen Schwartz - Sage to Summit — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 16:05:19 +0000

Sage to Summit is a mountain running and fastpacking shop in Bishop, CA – right at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, which is in my biased opinion, some of the best mountain running in the U.S. We have a CYBER MONDAY deal going . . .
20% off any order $100 or more (including on sale items) Use coupon code: Ultralight Gear

By: HeidiG.

HeidiG. — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 14:29:09 +0000

Thank you for the runningwearhouse code. Saved an extra 10% on my cyber monday shoes. So excited to get them!

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 01:21:09 +0000

In reply to Jimms H. Thanks Jimms! I think both Mark and I both support the free flow of information, and I agree that his video is one of the best.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 01:19:50 +0000

In reply to Charlotte Walsh. Sounds like you have a great store Charlotte, congrats on your success so far!

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 01:17:09 +0000

In reply to Mark Cucuzzella.

Mark –

The reality for me is that my ability to change careers and pursue this blog full time is largely due to support from online retailers. I’m more than open to advertising local specialty stores, but have not been approached by any. I can geotarget ads down to a single town so a store is only paying for views from people in their area. I’d love to see more specialty stores competing when it comes to advertising, but blogging full time is not sustainable for me right now without support from the online retailers.

I’d add also that my audience is geographically diverse (including 40% international), and I have more than a few readers who don’t have access to a good specialty store. And when I say good I’m referring to stores like yours. I don’t support stores that push expensive shoes for bigger margins, or push insoles that are not needed for example. But a store that does a great job for its customers and supports its local running community is well worth supporting.

I’d love to explore ways to work with specialty stores more closely – I think there are a lot of potential opportunities there.

Pete

By: Jimms H

Jimms H — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 19:55:38 +0000

In reply to Mark Cucuzzella.

Runblogger is by far my favorite shoe blog… but the very best video of perfect running form is Mark Cucuzella’s….all free and very much appreciated.Thanks!!!

By: Charlotte Walsh

Charlotte Walsh — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 19:42:41 +0000

In reply to Mark Cucuzzella. Thanks for you post Mark! I own and operate a store very similar to your shop. Charles River Running is located in the thriving and vibrant downtown of Norwood MA. We just hosted our annual Reindeer Dash for kids today on the town common and had fresh baked cookies an free socks for everyone who came in yesterday for Small Business Saturday. We host races for local charities, sponsor a kids running club, host a run each Thursday night after dark, and take part in countless other activities to promote healthy living and the joy of running. While I have only been open for 18 months, the people of this community have embraced the store and the "buy local" philosophy. There will always be a place for the specialty store so let's keep doing what we do!

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 14:41:51 +0000

In reply to Sean Rodgers. Thanks Sean, and thanks for the additional links!

By: Mark Cucuzzella

Mark Cucuzzella — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 02:51:53 +0000

Yes you can find shoes today at wholesale or below lots of places. I own a small store in a town of 3000 that hosts races, clinics, keeps jobs local, and just last weekend gave away about 300 pair of minimal kids shoes from VivoBarefoot. Here is recent Wee Warrior Dash https://vimeo.com/80338422
We have some old stock on sale but cannot match this stuff. Come in anyway…we have warm cider and staff that will listen to you and help you get stronger and move better. Support your local small retailer if they are giving something back to your community. My children’s lives would be different if they did not have a old timey down town which they explore and call their own playground. Mark Cucuzzella Two Rivers Treads Shepherdstwon WV

By: Christian Eriksson

Christian Eriksson — Sat, 30 Nov 2013 21:24:04 +0000

In reply to Peter Larson.

I would totally *not* stalk Anton Krupicka up the Flatirons ;)

But seriously, $39.99 for a pair of MT110 Mid/Winter/Boots! We can’t even buy them here in Europe ;( Feels like I’m living in the 18th century sometimes…