Salt Lake Running Company in Salt Lake City was recently recognized as one of “The 50 Best Running Stores in America” by two leading trade and consumer publications. They are the only running store in Utah to be recognized.

Salt Lake Running Company took its place among the country’s elite retailers following an extensive nomination and review process. Specialty stores from around the country received nominations and a panel of industry experts recognized Salt Lake Running Company for its outstanding service, product, knowledge and merchandising. The nominations were judged on 20 different aspects of retailing, including environment and community involvement. For more information on The Running Event or The 50 Best Running Stores in America awards, contact Michael Jacobsen, Formula4 Media, at mjacobsen@formula4media.com or call 201-612-6601.

The Salt Lake Running Co. has been keeping Utah’s runners happy and running since 1995. Their staff, products, programs and customer support are all about running. The experienced staff is comprised of some of the most enthusiastic and accomplished runners around. Owner Guy Perry has assembled a team of exemplary employees who are knowledgeable about anatomy, physiology, kinesiology and nutrition. In addition to providing expert recommendations on products and injury prevention Salt Lake Running Company offers nutrition seminars, strength training seminars, and training programs.

Salt Lake Running Company carries running shoes, socks, insoles, and apparel for all seasons, nutritional supplements, gels, hydration equipment, running books and more. They also provide a biomechanical analysis to help keep runners running. They have experience in coaching, training and retail. Because they’re all runners, they participate regularly in local races.

Because Salt Lake Running Company believes that Utah is an incredible place to live a running lifestyle, they sponsor several races and fun runs each year, including the competitive USATF road racing circuit and the relaxed and non-competitive Sports AM running events, as well as the Tri Utah Triathlons. Because they’re interested in supporting young runners provide special services for the local high school teams.

Salt Lake Running Company has two locations: Salt Lake City 3142 S. Highland Dr.: Local: 801-484-9144 Toll Free: 866-899-9144 and the newly added Salt Lake Running and Multisport, located at 1132 E. Draper Pkwy (12300 S), Draper, Utah 801-676-0844. More information is available at www.saltlakerunningco.com. Salt Lake Running & in Draper, Utah is dedicated to running and other lifestyle sports including swimming, triathlon, and yoga, and other products that will help their customers live and maintain an active lifestyle.

ABOUT THE TEAM: http://www.saltlakerunningco.com/staff.htm

Guy Perry:

Nevada and Utah State Track Champion: 800m, 1600m, 3200m, Medley Relay.
1988 National Jr. Olympic X-C Bronze Medalist.5000 meters.
Member of the 1989 USA Jr. Track Team.3000m Steeplechase.
Big Sky Conference Champion
Graduate of Weber State University
BA Economics, BA Psychology, Minor in coaching.
Cancer survivor, coach, husband, father…..SHOE GEEK!

Debbie Perry

Former high school and collegiate distance runner.

Big Sky Conference Champion in 3000m.

Ranked #1 in 2005 35-39 age group USA Triathlon National Rankings.

B.S. in Physics Teaching from Weber State University.

Certified Sports Nutrition Advisor (CSNA),

Certified USA Triathlon Coach,

Certified Colgan Power Program Trainer

Travis Hildebrand

Master of Business Administration, U of U
B.S. - Exercise and Sport Science, U of U
ASEP National Coaching Certification

Mountain West Conference Champion: 5000m Indoor and 10,000m Outdoor Track

8+ years customer service experience with SLRC

Mike Evans
B.S. - Exercise and Sport Science, U of U
NSCA - CSCS Certification

U of U and BYU Track and Cross Country Team
7+ years customer service experience with SLRC

Rhielle Whetten

B.S. Athletic Training, U of U, in progress

UVSC Track and Cross Country Team
3+ years working in Specialty Running Stores

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