Sneaker Store Run Coaching

08/27/2025

Double bling and a half marathon PR for this girl! Congratulations Sha-Ron, we are so proud of you! Keep flying!

05/12/2025

Wishing Coach Jeannine a HUGE SSRC congratulations for placing first overall female in the Towpath 10k this past weekend. Jeannine is a testament that discipline, hard work and patience are the key ingredients to success. Her training has been deliberate and well executed and she’s in arguably the best shape of her life.

She blazed through this course in 44:30 which works out to almost 80% age graded. Never say never people, if you want something, go after it and work hard. 🔥

Well done , we are so proud of you!!

05/07/2025

🏃‍♂️ Training for a marathon?
We’ve been there—and we’re here to help you get to the finish line strong. At Sneaker Store Run Coaching, our team includes RRCA-certified coaches and Marathon Specialist-certified coaches who know what it takes to train smart and stay consistent. We’ve personally run marathons and understand the ups and downs of the journey, from long runs and fueling to race day strategy. Whether it’s your first or your fifth, we’ll guide you through every mile with expert, personalized support.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to get more information and start your training today.

05/05/2025

Barb just completed her very first half marathon—the Seashore Classic—and we couldn’t be more proud! From the start of her training in January, she showed true grit, strength, and determination, pushing through some of the toughest winter weather conditions. Race day threw her a curveball with unseasonably hot temperatures reaching 81 degrees, but despite not having trained in the heat, Barb rose to the challenge and crushed it, placing 2nd in her age group! She committed to practicing her nutrition and fueling in the weeks leading up to the race, and even when obstacles popped up during training, she stayed focused and fully prepared. Congratulations, Barb—keep crushing those goals!

04/29/2025

When a picture is worth 1000 words and needs no caption!!

Mike ran his first on Patriots Day and absolutely crushed it. The culmination of YEARS of hardwork, dedication, sacrifice, commitment, early mornings, bitter cold, the list goes on….

You can train and prepare and when race day comes, you never know what you’re going to get. So many variables are out of your control. You can hope for the best but it’s really with preparedness along with experience that things start to come together.

Mike had himself a much deserved win in Boston, the holy grail of road racing, running a marathon personal best along with a Boston Qualifying time for 2026.

Please join us in congratulating him. It’s is very much deserved. Scroll to check out his amazingly consistently splits on a different course. We are so proud of you!

04/07/2025

Sha-Run, you’re on a roll! Congratulations to Sharon Scala on her outstanding consecutive performances. Yesterday’s 5k event in Middletown, CN saw her secure an impressive 2nd place finish in her age group. This achievement follows her stellar performance at the Love Run Half Marathon in Philly just a week ago. We are proud of you, Sharon.. keep pushing the boundaries!

03/27/2025

Shout out to Molly who ran herself a Half Marathon PR at the . Molly ran this as a training run as she gears up for the Hudson Valley Marathon in May. The PR was the icing on the cake for her. Congratulations to you , keep working hard!!

03/24/2025

We are thrilled to extend a heartfelt congratulations to Mike for his outstanding achievement at the NYC Half Marathon, where he showcased his incredible dedication and athleticism with a remarkable pace of 6:13 per mile, finishing with an official time of 1:21:25. This performance not only exemplifies his hard work and commitment to his fitness journey but also secures his qualification for the highly coveted 2026 NYC Marathon. As he prepares for the Boston Marathon next month, Mike’s strategic approach of holding back early and finishing strong with a negative split is a testament to his training discipline. Over the years, he has consistently dedicated himself to his craft, and it’s clear he is in the best shape of his life. We can’t wait to see the incredible things he will accomplish at his first Boston Marathon! Let’s rally together as a community to celebrate Mike’s success, and let his journey inspire you to chase your own fitness goals. At The Sneaker Store, we are here to support you every step of the way with personalized service and expert fitting to help you achieve your aspirations. Join us in honoring Mike and consider how we can assist you on your own path to greatness!

03/21/2025

Congratulations to Eric on completing the NYC Half Marathon over the weekend, achieving a substantial personal record. Eric’s perseverance has been truly admirable, particularly given his history with those “glass legs”, as we affectionately refer to them as. His ability to trust the process is a testament to his dedication. Upon learning of his selection for the race, we recognized the need to carefully increase his training volume within a limited timeframe. By implementing a strategic balance of load and deload weeks, we were able to facilitate a safe and gradual increase in volume. On race day, Eric’s efforts culminated in a remarkable achievement, exceeding his previous personal record by over 10 minutes and finishing feeling strong. We eagerly anticipate his future endeavors and are committed to supporting him every step of the way. Congratulations, , on this outstanding accomplishment. We are truly proud of your achievement!

03/19/2025

Longer days, warmer temps, birds chirping, flowers in bloom… it can only mean one thing, spring is here and with that comes spring training!!

What are you training for this spring, summer and even into the fall?? How can we help you achieve your goals?

•Our coaches are RRCA certified.
•Training plans specific to YOU!
•We meet you where you are in terms of fitness and write you a plan that will fit into your life.
•Coaches are accessible and understanding.
•Pre-race strategy session as well as periodic meet ups to discuss how things are going.
•We use training peaks as our platform, workouts will load directly to your GPS compatible device, such as Garmin, Coros or Apple Watch.

Reach out with questions or use the link in our bio to get more information. We can’t wait to watch you fly!

02/25/2025

They say the hardest thing about getting started, is getting started. Big shout out to this group who took one step in the right direction over the weekend with us. We look forward to taking many more “steps” with you over the coming weeks and cheering you on as you cross the finish line at the Erie Canal 5k!!

It’s not too late to jump in! Click the link in our bio for more info or send us a DM with any questions!

02/22/2025

The luckiest run of the year is almost here!! 🍀

☘️ Get Ready to Run (or walk!) for the Green! ☘️

The Mad Mile is BACK and we're ready to lace up our luckiest shoes! (See what we did there 😜)

Join us before the Utica St. Patrick's Day Parade for a fun and festive 1-mile race! Whether you're aiming for a PR or just want to enjoy the pre-parade excitement, this is the perfect way to kick off your St. Patrick's Day celebration!
🍀 What: The Mad Mile 1-Mile Race
🍀 Where: Genesee Street (parking and start line details on runsignup)
🍀 When: Saturday, March 15th, 9:44 AM (Before the St. Patrick's Day Parade)
🍀 Why: Because it's a blast! Plus, what's more festive than a pre-parade run?!

As always thank you to our lead sponsor for helping support this event!!

Head over to Runsignup.com or the link in our bio for registration, start line location, and post-race shenanigans! We'll be sharing updates right here as race day approaches! Get your green on and get ready to run! 💚patricksdayparade_utica