The Stride Shop Blog

We are excited to support runners preparing for one of New Orleans’ most popular road races by offering free gait analysis trials at the upcoming Crescent City Classic Expo in partnership with Varsity...

I am excited to share that we are relocating our Baton Rouge office of The Stride Shop to a new space at 8801 Bluebonnet Boulevard. This move allows us to expand access to specialized physical therapy...

Working with people dealing with an injury often comes with a sense of urgency.

• “When will it stop hurting?”
• “When can I run/bike/lift again?”
• “Can I do my race in 4 weeks?”

These questions us...

Over the last several years, we’ve created thousands of customized training plans for runners across Louisiana, from Baton Rouge to New Orleans and everywhere in between. Whether you’re gearing up for...

1.  Running is community. Most of us run when we have time, which ends up being by ourselves. The magic happens when you can run with others. There is shared joy, misery, excitement and encouragement. ...

Blisters are the unwelcome souvenir no runner wants — especially if you’re training through the sweltering, humid conditions of south Louisiana. They form when friction, moisture, and heat combine to ...

Training for an ultra marathon is no small feat—especially in New Orleans, where the heat, humidity, and terrain add extra layers of challenge. Whether you’re toeing the line for your first ultra or l...

Do you often feel tightness or soreness in your calf muscles after a run? You’re not alone. Calf pain and fatigue are among the most common complaints we hear from runners at The Stride Shop here in N...

Have you been told that you should aim to take 180 steps per minute (spm) when you run? It’s not true!! Cadence (how many steps you take per minute) varies depending on height, running experience, leg...

Quick - What is the main muscle group that propels you forward when running? Not your quadriceps, glutes, or hamstrings... it is your calf muscles! It is important to train your calf muscles for runni...