In the Community October 02, 2026

Before E-Commerce, There Was Mail Order

Decades before online shopping, Dave's Running Shop was shipping running shoes worldwide from Delta, Ohio. Here's how...

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In the Community September 25, 2026

Finding Friends and Training Partners Through Dave’s

A run group is the best way to get to know the Toledo and northwest Ohio running community and the lay of the running...

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In the Community August 28, 2026

From a Garage to a Storefront

In 1976, Dave's Running Shop opened its first storefront in Delta, Ohio. Here's how a 400-square-foot shop built a lo...

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In the Community August 22, 2026

How Elementary Cross Country Builds Northwest Ohio's High School Running Programs

High school coaches across Northwest Ohio are seeing bigger, stronger teams — and they're crediting Dave's Elementary...

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In the Community August 17, 2026

The Happy Meal Effect: Why Kids Who Start Running Come Back to It

A good first experience with running as a kid can shape how someone feels about the sport for life. Here's why Dave's...

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In the Community August 13, 2026

How Dave's Running Shop Started: A Weight-Loss Goal in Delta, Ohio

Every specialty running store has an origin story. Most of them start with someone who loved running so much they dec...

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In the Community August 04, 2026

Why Dave's Started Elementary Cross Country in Northwest Ohio

How a small running program in Sylvania grew into a five-district Elementary Cross Country Series across Northwest Oh...

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In the Community June 28, 2026

A Runner’s Guide to the Toledo Metroparks

Whether you're a beginner runner or an experienced racer, Toledo's Metroparks offer some of the best running routes ...

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In the Community April 29, 2026

Breaking Records at the Glass City Marathon

From the early-morning chill at the starting line to the final roar of the crowd on Bancroft Street, the Mercy Health...

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In the Community April 21, 2026

Get Your Race Day Checklist Ready

This weekend is almost here and with it comes the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon. As it draws closer we want to mak...

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In the Community February 10, 2026

Running in the Cold /Winter apparel

Winter in Sylvania doesn’t mean your running has to go into hibernation. While cold temperatures, wind, and the occas...

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In the Community December 18, 2025

Anatomy of a Shoe

Walking into a running store can be overwhelming. The walls are filled with shoe models of varying brands, shapes, st...

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