Rarely can you honestly say that a store changed your life — but in this case it is true! I had been a struggling runner for years, and one day I heard about the free wednesday running group at Kailua Running Company. I gathered up my courage and gave it a try. SO much fun! Completely changed everything — running became enjoyable! Pounds vanished form my body! Within a year I ran a marathon — and survived! Since then I’ve been a Kailua Running Company regular. In addition to the wednesday night 6pm runs(with fresh smoothies after!), they offer a fantastic sunday long run as well. Susan, the wonderful owner, somehow finds the energy to both plan fantastic sunday runs AND hide water along the course for us! Oh — I suppose I should mention the shoes. I know, you are thinking«can’t I get them online cheaper?». Well, I suppose you could. But chances are you’d be getting the wrong shoe for your foot and running style. The folks at KRC know their stuff — and I couldn’t imagine getting my shoes anywhere else. I should note that I am writing this just after a fantastic 12 mile Sunday run with the store. What a great way to start your day!