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Sharpen The Saw Sundays at Playmakers
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The sun is out, snow is melting, and we are excited for spring at Playmakers! With spring and the start of daylight savings time, comes our new store hours. Starting Monday, March 15, Playmakers will be open Monday through Friday 11am to 7pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm, and will remain closed Sundays. We have received questions…
Embrace Cold Weather Running
| Training
Last week, the Midwest saw several days of below-zero temperatures, prompting many runners to head for the treadmill. ...
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Building a Stronger Community, Together
| Lifestyle
I am because we are. It was just over a year ago when some of our staff was ...
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Treat Plantar Fasciitis at Home
| Lifestyle
You wake up, swing your legs out of bed, put your feet on the ground and OUCH!! Approximately 2 million people ...
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5 Ways to Keep Kids on The Move
| Lifestyle
September not only brings a change of season, but a beginning to a new school year, updated schedules, and a change ...
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Going The Extra (100) Miles
| Lifestyle
My running career began 40 years ago, by training for and running a 10K...I was hooked with the sport of running ...
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H2-WOAH, I Might Be Dehydrated!
| Lifestyle, Nutrition
It’s time to face the facts, our bodies are constantly losing water. Odds are, we lose more in a day then ...
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Becoming a Runner
| Good Form Running, Training
Have you ever considered becoming a runner? Maybe this is a question you thought you’d never ask yourself. Or maybe this ...
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A Note From The Owners
| News
Dear Playmakers community, We may be living through our greatest adversity. In spite of the many challenges of COVID-19, we have ...
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5 Ways to Keep Your Distance, While Going The Distance
| Lifestyle, News, Training
Among the many changes that we have encountered over the past few months, staying active has remained an option. Daily routines ...
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Shopping Cart Lady on Social Distancing
| Lifestyle
If you know who I am, then you could probably assume that I am a social distancing professional. In fact, I ...
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The Trials
| Team Playmakers
Facing trials is no stranger to a runner. In Ashley Higginson’s case, the definition of “trials” is quite literal. As a ...
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26 Things About Juris Silenieks
| Lifestyle, News, Training
On February 29, more than 200 men will toe the line in Atlanta, GA in hopes of earning a spot to ...
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If You Need Me…I’ll Be in The NormaTec Chair
| Training
It's no secret that recovery is imperative for a runner, walker, biker, deep sea diver...you name it! We work hard to ...
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The Anatomy of a Goal
| Lifestyle, Team Playmakers, Training
For many, this time of year is a goal setting extravaganza. It’s fun to see someone running farther, faster, and formally ...
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