Martinus Evans, founder of Slow AF Run Club, is coming to Charm City Run Timonium! He recently wrote and published Slow AF Run Club: the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to run, a book for those who may not fit the image of a “traditional” runner. It’s a how-to guide aimed at helping those at the “back of the pack” feel empowered to lace up their running shoes and get moving in their body as-is.

Join us for a special Book Signing and Fun Run event with Martinus on Monday, June 12 at 6PM. We’ll start with a Fun Run/Walk and Brooks will be on-site with demo shoes to try. Then we’ll enjoy refreshments and a brief talk by Martinus about his experiences that led him to start Slow AF Run Club and write a book. Martinus will be available for Q&A, book signing and photos.

About the Book:

Slow AF contains specialized advice for slow runners from someone who started his running journey by falling off a treadmill (literally). Martinus Evans has been through it all–and has the cautionary tales to prove it. It’s a book designed to make getting started less intimidating, covering everything from the gear you need as a beginner and simple nutrition to training schedules, recovery tips, finding a group, and running races (including why it’s okay to come in dead f*cking last). Part blueprint, part workbook, and part hard-truth and humorous memoir, Slow AF is here to help you on every step of your journey, from jogging your first block to your first finish line and beyond.

About the Author:

Martinus Evans has run over eight marathons since his doctor told him to “lose weight or die” in July 2012. Since then, he’s also coached hundreds of runners and founded the Slow AF Run Club, a community of over 10,000 members worldwide. He is also the author of the book Slow AF Run Club: The ultimate guide for anybody who wants to run.  When he’s not running races around the world, he enjoys speaking passionately about issues related to size-inclusivity, mindset, DEI and mental health.

We believe everyone should feel safe walking and running wherever and whenever so Charm City Run is hosting a FREE special event called Be Aware Everywhere. In partnership with New Balance, Nathan and Friends of Patterson Park, we invite you to join you on Sunday, June 4 at 9am in Patterson Park, Baltimore, MD.

• Tips from Matt Killian, Sergeant in Marine Corps and 6th Degree Master Instructor on how to stay safe when running or walking in different scenarios

• Group Fun Run led by New Balance and demo shoes to try

• Stretch and warm-up led by Kelly Berger, Former USA Women's Lacrosse Player and Owner & Master Instructor, Resistance Fitness

• First 100 will receive mini strobe lights

• Test open ear headphones to help be more aware of your surroundings

• Product education on reflective gear

• And more!

This is an opportunity that will help all of us Be Aware Everywhere when we walk and run.

THE STORY

Johnny Gregorek, an ASICS elite athlete and American middle-distance runner, is the second fastest American to run the mile. But one of his more recent accomplishments and a unique record – the fastest to run a mile in blue jeans - holds a special place in his record books.

In May 2020, Johnny set out to break the world record for the Blue Jean Mile in honor of his brother, Patrick, who lost his battle with mental illness at just 21-years-old in 2019.

Paddy, as he was affectionately referred to by his family, enjoyed running for the fun of it, as Johnny had early on. And Johnny felt Paddy would have enjoyed watching him try to run the mile as fast as possible in a pair of blue jeans.

HOW WE CAN HELP

ASICS, a brand built on the ethos of SOUND MIND, SOUND BODY™, has been inspired by Johnny’s advocacy work around mental health and his use of his platform to educate people on mental illness.

Please join Charm City Run and ASICS for one of our own Blue Jean Mile Runs to support the National Alliance on Mental Illness Maryland and Delaware. Wear your blue jeans and we'll run a mile together then enjoy drinks and snacks. We'll also be offering a special discount and ASICS gift with purchase. Plus, ASICS will donate $5 for every pair of ASICS shoes purchased May 30 and Charm City Run will match to go to the National Alliance for Mental Illness Maryland

We're hosting monthly Pub Runs the third Thursdays at Charm City Run Bel Air! We'll meet at the store and end back at the store. Join us for a run and then let’s enjoy a Happy Hour!

We're hosting bimonthly Pub Runs the first and third Thursdays at Charm City Run Bel Air! On the third Thursday at 6PM (April 20 for this month) , we'll meet at the store and end back at the store. Join us for a run and then let’s enjoy a Happy Hour!

Join Charm City Run Bel Air for a one-hour Yoga for Runners class that will focus on poses to strengthen and stretch the muscles we use most for running.

Led by Tyler Mauler who was professionally trained by a YogaFit instructor in 2015. She has been teaching yoga since then and has worked with everyone from preschoolers to collegiate athletes to senior citizens. Tyler was previously the yoga instructor at Stevenson University for staff, students & athletes from 2017-2021.

We're hosting bimonthly Pub Runs the first and third Thursdays at Charm City Run Bel Air! On the first Thursday at 6PM, we'll meet at the store and end at Alecraft (319 S. Main Street). Let’s go for a run and then enjoy a Happy Hour!

We're hosting bimonthly Pub Runs the first and third Thursdays at Charm City Run Bel Air! On the second Thursday at 6PM (March 16 for this month) , we'll meet at the store and end back at the store. Join us for a run and then let’s enjoy a Happy Hour!

Join Charm City Run Bel Air for a one-hour Yoga for Runners class that will focus on poses to strengthen and stretch the muscles we use most for running.

Led by Tyler Mauler who was professionally trained by a YogaFit instructor in 2015. She has been teaching yoga since then and has worked with everyone from preschoolers to collegiate athletes to senior citizens. Tyler was previously the yoga instructor at Stevenson University for staff, students & athletes from 2017-2021.

We're hosting bimonthly Pub Runs the first and third Thursdays at Charm City Run Bel Air! On the first Thursday at 6PM, we'll meet at the store and end at Alecraft (319 S. Main Street). Let’s go for a run and then enjoy a Happy Hour!

It’s Moms Night Out at Charm City Run Bel Air on Wednesday evening, February 22! Join us for shopping, snacks and refreshments. Plus, Jillian from Brooks will be available for run bra fittings. Feel free to bring a mom friend along for the fun!

Let’s celebrate running with a Mardi Gras Fun Run on February 21! Meet us at the Charm City Run Bel Air store at 6:30 PM and then we’ll go for a 2-3 mile run.

We're hosting bimonthly Pub Runs the first and third Thursdays at Charm City Run Bel Air! On the second Thursday at 6PM (February 16 for this month) , we'll meet at the store and end back at the store. Join us for a run and then let’s enjoy a Happy Hour!

Join us for a Fun Run starting from the Charm City Run Bel Air store at 8am. We will run a 3-4 mile route that will go by all the hearts in Bel Air. LifeMed Institute will also be on-site providing free B12 injections from 7:30AM - 9:30AM. Vitamin B12 injections boost energy levels and help with recovery.

We're hosting bimonthly Pub Runs the first and third Thursdays at Charm City Run Bel Air! On the first Thursday at 6PM, we'll meet at the store and end at Alecraft (319 S. Main Street). Let’s go for a run and then enjoy a Happy Hour!

We're hosting bimonthly Pub Runs the first and third Thursdays at Charm City Run Bel Air! On the second Thursday at 6PM (January 19 for this month) , we'll meet at the store and end back at the store. Join us for a run and then let’s enjoy a Happy Hour!

You’re invited to join us on Saturday, January 7th for all things Froggy Hollow!  

We will check out the Froggy Hollow 5 & 9 presented by Altra race course with one of the Race Organizers, Sarah B.  Then, we will gather at Charm City Run Gaithersburg for more trail running fun with food, drinks, deals, shoe fittings, and shoe demos with Altra. Altra will be in-store where there will also be food, drinks, deals, and trail shoe fittings.  Don’t miss your chance to win a pair of Altra shoes - more info below.  We hope to see you for all or some of these great events this Saturday!

Froggy Hollow 5 & 9 presented by Altra Course Preview Run on Saturday, Jan 7, 2023

Where: Little Bennett Trailhead off Prescott Rd 

When: 9:50 AM brief course chat w/ Sarah B.  Cue sheets will be available.  Start run at 10 AM.

What to expect: Total mileage is approx 6 miles (parking lot to loop + one loop + exit loop back to the parking lot).  Some people will run the course loop once, others will run the loop twice or more to practice for race day.  You’re welcome to run the loop as many times as you want!  Then, join the post-run fun at Charm City Run Gaithersburg.

Check out the course here:
INTERACTIVE COURSE MAP

Altra at CCR Gaithersburg on Saturday, Jan 7, 2023

Where: Charm City Run Gaithersburg

Kentlands Square

255 Kentlands Blvd

Gaithersburg, MD 20878

When: Store will open at 10 AM 

Refreshments will be available starting at 12 PM.  

Trail shoe fittings and store deals all day!

What to expect: Join us for complimentary food and drink while you browse - 15% off all full-priced items in the store!  Try out the latest Altras and chat with Altra Running starting at 12 PM.  TWO pairs of Altra shoes will be raffled off at 4 PM on Saturday!! To enter the drawing: stop by the Gaithersburg CCR store between 10 AM and 4 PM on Saturday, Jan 7th and grab a ticket, no purchase is necessary.  A Charm City Run Events team member will be at the store after 12 PM to answer any Charm City Run Event questions and to chat about the Froggy Hollow 5 & 9 presented by Altra event.  

We're hosting bimonthly Pub Runs the first and third Thursdays at Charm City Run Bel Air! On the first Thursday at 6PM, we'll meet at the store and end at Alecraft (319 S. Main Street). Let’s go for a run and then enjoy a Happy Hour!

Let’s end 2022 on the right foot with a Fun Run followed by a Yoga flow! This will give us the opportunity to celebrate the end of one year and the start of a new one together all doing what we love - running/walking! After our Fun Run, Yoga Instructor Tyler Mauler, will lead us in a restorative flow. Then stay for some yummy snacks and drinks! It'll be the perfect New Year's Eve morning!

Join us for a festive fun run around the town of Bel Air to check out all the Christmas lights! We'll start at the store and then go for a 3 mile route that will run through different spots around town and then end back at the store. It will be a very merry time!

Meet us at the store on Thursday, December 15 at 6PM for a Pub Run! We'll start and finish our run at the store, then enjoy a Happy Hour!

Join Charm City Run Bel Air for a one-hour Yoga for Runners class that will focus on poses to strengthen and stretch the muscles we use most for running.

Led by Tyler Mauler who was professionally trained by a YogaFit instructor in 2015. She has been teaching yoga since then and has worked with everyone from preschoolers to collegiate athletes to senior citizens. Tyler was previously the yoga instructor at Stevenson University for staff, students & athletes from 2017-2021.

We're hosting bimonthly Pub Runs the first and third Thursdays at Charm City Run Bel Air! On the first Thursday at 6PM, we'll meet at the store and end at Alecraft (319 S. Main Street). And on the second Thursday at 6PM, we'll meet at the store and end back at the store. For both dates, we'll go for a run and then enjoy a Happy Hour!

We're hosting bimonthly Pub Runs the first and third Thursdays at Charm City Run Bel Air! On the first Thursday at 6PM, we'll meet at Alecraft (319 S. Main Street). And on the second Thursday at 6PM, we'll meet at the store. For both dates, we'll go for a run and then enjoy a Happy Hour!

Join Charm City Run Bel Air on Sunday, October 30 for a Self Defense Workshop led by Courtney Feldheim. Learn the basics of how to defend yourself!

This workshop includes tips on how to stay safe and build safe habits. Open to all with tips especially for runners, women and parents.

Additionally, we will focus on strikes and release moves that could be used against an attacker in various different situations. The workshop will help participants create a mindset for safety and for how to get out of a dangerous encounter. Geared towards runners, this workshop will lay the groundwork for your self defense education.

A former 6th grade math teacher, Court found boxing in 2009 and has been boxing ever since. She has been competing as an amateur boxer since 2012 and fought Golden Gloves in 2013. Boxing quickly became her passion and she quit teaching to become a full-time trainer, coach, fitness nutrition coach and self defense instructor. After taking a break from competitive fighting to have her son, Court has been back in the ring once since, and has plans for another return in the near future. Court hopes to get back in the ring in 2021. She currently works as a personal trainer (both virtual and in-person), self defense instructor and boxing coach. She teaches self defense workshops online and in-person (and sometimes both!) at local schools, businesses, groups, stores and offices.