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Running Room Commerce Court
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30 Wellington St WToronto, ON M5L 1L5
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
(416) 867-7575
2 reviews for Running Room Commerce Court
2 reviews in English
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Review from Hideki K.
7/7/2011
Running Room Run Club
http://www.runningroom...
Running Room Commerce Court store
30 Wellington St W (bet Bay & Yonge Sts)
Toronto, ON M5L 1E8
+1 416-867-7575
TTC YUS Line: King station or Union station
Store Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:30am-9pm, Sat: 9:30am-6pm, Sun: 8:30am-5pm
Free Group Training Runs: Wed 6pm & Sun 8:30am
The Running Room is a running gear store that exists in throughout Canada and in the States (in MN & IA). Their stores provide free group training runs, similar to that of Nike and its stores. Running Room's program is called the "Run Club".
For those located in downtown T., the closest stores are this Commerce Court store and the Rosedale store (next to the Summerhill subway station). Both host their runs on Wednesdays 6pm and Sundays 8:30am.
I tried out the program back in April, a few days after having run the Umstead 50 (I made it up to 90 miles, but had to pull out due to injury). They had us split into various speed groups, each accompanied by a running coach or two, though it was hard to distinguish who were the actual coaches because they were not wearing uniforms like they do at the Nike Store on Bloor. The speed groups all ran different distances and were distinguished by what particular race distance people were training for (e.g. 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, & Full Marathon).
Since I had run 90 miles three days prior, I took the easy way out and ran with the 10K group. I was surprised that the legs were working and that I was able to run with the group along Lakeshore. It was a pretty run along the lakeside harbour, although it was all long city sidewalks. We ran a little over 3K in 20+ minutes.
After the run, we returned to the store for a post-run stretch. There were no refreshments given out. They did provide bag check, in the form of closet storage space. It is a good program and they seem to have a large core group (larger than the Nike group), however, it wasn't as social as the Nike run. If I had to choose, I would go with Nike. But, there isn't necessarily a need to choose sides because Nike meets on Mon & Thu, whereas Running Room meets on Wed & Sun, so why not hit up all of these free runs? -
Review from Jonathan S.
York, ON
2/21/2012
A huge location clearly geared towards the Type-A inhabitants of Bay Street, this Running Room expects its customers to work hard and play hard.
Staff are uniformly friendly, experienced runners. They go through the motions--sizing shoppers' feet, assessing their gate, all the same tricks you see at any higher-end sneaker store in the city.
If you want to talk about your next 10 K, they'll receive you with greater enthusiasm, and suggest one of their clinics. If you're a novice runner, they'll be supportive, but it's easy to feel a bit intimidated.
If you're a heavy pronator, they'll direct you to one of the few models they stock to meet your needs. If you require more support, they'll tempt you with an innersole, but really you're better off visiting another store that offers shoes with greater support.
Maybe it's a bit much to expect a greater familiarity with fitness in general. I've bought my share of sneakers here, always with add-on seamless socks. The shoes perform well on the treadmill, but aren't suited to the easily-bored gym-goer. A trip to the elliptical leads to pain and blisters, and the shoes lack sufficient support to see me through a solid weight-room session.
Clothing is likewise geared to advanced runners with advanced running bodies.
So maybe it's fair to disregard this post. I'm sure real runners with a bit of cash to spare will find the Running Room the answer to their prayers. Unfortunately, I must take my search elsewhere.
