runaround
running & lifestyle

We’ve got KANES! Swing by today to get your next recovery shoe! …

“You don’t pay more to shop local.” We can’t say that loud enough.

Every brand we carry follows strict MAP pricing — which means the price is the same whether you buy it from us, a big box store, or online.

If you see it on sale somewhere else, it’s on sale here too. And if it’s not, we’ll match it. Simple as that.

We’ve worked hard to protect price fairness — not just for our store, but for the brands we believe in and the customers who trust us.

You’re not paying extra for a small business sticker. You’re paying the same — and getting more in return: Time. Expertise. Real service from people who care about getting it right.

So no, you don’t pay more to shop local. …

ChickNlegs for everyone! Big shoutout to Joplin Road Runners for kicking off your group run with us! …

Is Brick-and-Mortar Retail Worth Saving?

Online shopping keeps getting better — no denying it.
Virtual try-ons. AI recommendations. Same-day delivery.
It’s convenient. It’s fast. And it’s not going away.

But here’s the thing: we’re not fighting technology —
We’re fighting to protect something it can’t replace.

Technology doesn’t watch how you move or notice the hesitation in your voice.
It doesn’t ask the follow-up question that uncovers the real issue.
It doesn’t stay late, remember your injury from last season, or get genuinely excited when you find something that actually works.

We get thanked more for our service than the shoes we sell. And that tells us everything we need to know.

We still believe there’s value in being known.
In being fitted by someone who’s walked in your shoes — literally and figuratively.
In walking out of a store not just with a product, but with confidence, clarity, and support.

So no — we’re not trying to compete with tech.
We’re just doing what it can’t. …

At Runaround Running & Lifestyle, we believe success starts with how you think—not just how far or fast you run.

One of the most powerful influences on our team culture is the book Mindset by Carol Dweck. It shaped how we hire, train, and serve.

We teach and practice a growth mindset:
✔️ We believe that ability can be developed.
✔️ We see challenges as opportunities to grow.
✔️ We value effort, curiosity, and learning—every day.

When a customer walks into our store, our goal is to meet them where they are—and help them take a step forward. Whether you’re a beginner walking your first mile or chasing a PR, we’re here to listen, guide, and celebrate progress.

It’s not about being perfect.
It’s about staying in motion.

This mindset is at the core of our values like:
→ Pursue Growth & Learning
→ Take Initiative
→ Embrace & Drive Change

That’s why we’re trusted—not just for shoes, but for honest support and long-term guidance. …

Our Saturday crew wants to see YOU! …

In 2008, I was featured in Men’s Health Magazine — part of their Belly Off Club.

But the real story didn’t start there. It started years earlier, as an overweight kid who was tired of sitting on the sidelines. I didn’t just want to lose weight, I wanted to feel different. Think different. Be different.

And the truth is, changing your body is one thing. Changing your mindset? That’s the part that sticks.

Running gave me that. It wasn’t about speed, it was about movement, direction, and building something one step at a time.
It helped me see what I was capable of and eventually, it led me here.

That’s why I started Runaround.
Because I know what it feels like to take the first step. To not know where to start.
And I know how life-changing it is when the right support shows up at the right time.

This store isn’t just about shoes. It’s about what they represent. Progress. Confidence. The power to move forward — no matter where you’re starting from.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, unseen, or ready for a change… I’ve been there. And I built this place for you. …