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Stretching and running have always gone hand in hand as the cure for sore, overused muscles and the “must do” in order to stay injury free. Over the last few years, as we have learned more and more about our bodies and running economy, the role of flexibility and stretching in terms of long distanceRead more

As avid runners, we are often asked about everything from the best type of shoe to wear, what to eat before a race, and even if we’ve ever peed our pants during a marathon to cut down our finishing time. Well, I’ll address that last question first…NO! Neither of us have allowed a looming PRRead more

Wisconsin, Madison in particular, is undoubtedly the most beautiful place to live between the months of May and September. The city itself comes to life with bicyclists, runners, ultimate frisbee players, and water sport enthusiasts in full swing. However, like all good things, it comes with a price….and that price is called winter. This winter,Read more

Thanks to our friends at Mizuno the Movin’ Shoes Race Team had a competitor at the F^3 Lake Front Half Marathon in Chicago. The conditions were far from ideal, but that didn’t stop Cory Hayden from Movin’ Shoes Race Team from jumping out to an early lead before he was eventually caught at the lineRead more

Meghan Ross is a personal trainer and group exercise manager at Anytime Fitness – Midvale. Contact her at mross@fmgworldwide.com for more information about personal training or her group fitness class schedule. January 1st: This the year! This is the year I will fit into my skinny jeans. This is the year I run my firstRead more

Today, December 7, 2013, is officially “Karl Harter Day” in the City of Madison, Wisconsin! Mayor Soglin signed a proclamation honoring the Movin’ Shoes’s owner for his numerous and constant contributions to the well-being of the greater Madison community! Spread the word! 12/7/13 = #KarlHarterDay Celebrate by considering a donation towards his cause, helping yourRead more

From Silent Sports magazine Do you remember what you were doing in 1973? Some of you may not have been born. Others were in school or starting professional careers. For two runners in Madison, Wisconsin, 1973 marked the start of their new business. Movin’ Shoes, Madison’s first running store, was born 40 years ago thisRead more

On Tuesday December 11th, 2012 – Movin’ Shoes owner Karl Harter was inducted into the Running Speciality Hall of Fame.  Click HERE to watch the video on YouTube.  A very sincere thank you to all of our amazing customers, friends, and staff over the past 40 years who have made this possible.  This simply wouldRead more

Written by Karl Harter I think most people should run in a shoe that feels comfortable and fits good. I think that’s true regardless of foot shape, arch, gait, speed or the size of the runner. Comfort and fit (enough toe room, ample width) trump almost all other considerations. If people want to run barefoot,Read more

Karl Harter, the owner of Movin’ Shoes, has been in the running business since the 70’s and has seen and experienced many changes in the industry. One of our employees (and early customers of Movin’ Shoes), Pat, asked Karl when women-specific shoes appeared in the market. Enjoy Karl’s thoughts on the subject! As best asRead more