Run Wild

Find What Moves You

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Find What Moves You
Run Wild is not only THE shoppe, it's also the starting line in Central Louisiana (aka, CenLA) for
- the FITNESS FORWARD mindset,
- the OUTDOOR enthusiasts or
- those living a HYBRID, busy LIFESTYLE.
Our approach to encourage fitness is simple: "Find What Moves You!" Whether you are MOVED through running, walking, swimming, gym going or a calm om, your fitness health will improve your entire life.

Run Wild's "Find What Moves You" slogan is two fold. First, the Run Wild team encourages & supports whatever fitness activity it is that gets YOU moving. Second, Run Wild has an experienced, knowledgeable staff & well equipped
store to provide you the opportunity to learn, find and purchase the "gear" you need to move, right here, at home, at Run Wild!

Run Wild has an incredible selection of fitness & lifestyle footwear, apparel & accessories for any fitness activity, work, travel or play or exploring the outdoors! Any pace, any distance, any place, Run Wild's got it.

From running shoes and sandals, to scooters, hammocks, wovens & plaids, Run Wild is a unique shopping experience, right here in CenLA.

Find What Moves You...at Run Wild!
OUR TEAM

ELIZABETH

A wife and mother, Elizabeth is also a proud & successful entrepreneur, race director and motivator. Elizabeth is a 1992 graduate of the Manship School of Journalism at LSU with a B.A. in Advertising.

Elizabeth has toed the line at 7 Ironman and 8 Half Ironman triathlons, is a proud FINISHER of the 6 day TransRockies Run and an accomplished marathoner and half marathoner.

In addition to being passionate about the fitness components that comprise her business, Elizabeth also enjoys the outdoors, adventure, snow skiing, traveling, wine, family & friends. She understands the challenges involved in balancing family, business, community & personal fitness.

Elizabeth serves on the Home & School Association at Our Lady of Prompt Succor School, was instrumental in the implementation and first 3 years of Komen CenLA Race for the Cure 5K. She was presented a Key to the City by the Mayor of Alexandria in 2010.

Some outdoor fun in 2013 for the Cassano's include their annual ski trip, a 4 day backpacking trip through the Grand Canyon, some white water rafting and playing on the beach. Elizabeth's 2013 fitness goals include: being fitter at 43 than 33, a 25 and 50 mile trail run and beginning yoga (yoga goal accomplished: started practice March 2013!)!

DON

Don has been enjoying life as a triathlete and experiencing a runner's high since the spry age of 11. Don pursued his athletic career as a collegiate basketball player at Benedictine College in Kansas where he received a B.S. in Biology.

He received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2012, his Masters in Physical Therapy from University of St. Augusitne in St. Augustine, Florida, in 2000. Don has been a practicing Licensed Physical Therapist since July 2000. Don is Trigger Point Dry Needling & ASTYM certified, trained and educated on human biomechanics, the prevention & treatment of fitness injuries and nutrition for athletes.

Don is extremely passionate about life, his career and in helping others achieve thier goals. Don is an incredible husband & father, a 7-time Ironman Finisher, 8-time Half Ironman Finisher & multi marathoner, finishing all of the same marathons as E, plus another Disney. Don (with teammate, wife Elizabeth) is a proud FINISHER of the 6 day, 120+ mile, TransRockies Run 2009! And should we mention, Don's athletisicm and fitness keep in ready for the Blacks/Double Blacks, swinging the clubs with 7 year old Connor and raring to ride at a moments notice.

Don and E explore the outdoors, travel and experience life - together - skiing, backpacking, the white waters & more! As for fitness goals in 2013, Don plans to join E on her 25 and 50 mile trail runs!

HANNAH

Run Wild added more fun spirit & youthfulness in March 2010 when Hannah joined our team. Not only an amazing team player at Run Wild, Hannah has demonstrated her leadership, duty of responsibility and work ethic.

Hannah is a 2012 graduate of Alexandria Senior High and now attends University of Arkansas. Run Wild is privied to have Hannah remain on board during her college career!

Discovering the backstroke to be her favorite, Hannah was a competitive swimmer for 10 years. A former high school XC runner, Hannah now runs for fun! Currently, she is active in Kappa Delta sorority and student government.

Hannah’s zest for life and recognition for what makes the world go round are strong characteristics she delivers to Run Wild! She is certainly a role model for our youth! We are proud to have Hannah on the Run Wild team.

AMBER

A Louisiana girl, Amber brought her love for the outdoors and adventure to the Run Wild team in June 2012. She is a 2011 graduate of Louisiana College with a B.A. in Management/Marketing.

Playing high school softball & basketball positioned Amber as catcher for the Lady Wildcats. She is the recipient of the National Player of the Week Award: NCAA Division III NFCA, was awarded All-Conference honors & the Sportsmanship Award.

Amber has a passion for mission work, both locally & internationally. She loves CrossFit, adventure races & half-marathons and is an advocate for the health and well-being of those in CenLA. In her spare time she enjoys hitting the trails on her bike. Amber appreciates opportunities to serve the local community. Run Wild is blessed to have Amber's wit, talent and work ethic.
COMMITTED TO OUR COMMUNITY
Run Wild
EST. 2003

Since that beautiful, crisp day in December 2003, our commitment and energies hold true: to create a more fitness minded community for us to live and grow.

This commitment and energies involve:
- staying true to our passions and encouraging fun, fitness lifestyle for the entire family
- staying on the cutting edge of industry innovations, technology & products
- offering our community the best our industry has in footwear, apparel and accessories
- daily encouragement and motivation to each and every person entering our doors
- ensuring a community calendar filled with fitness opportunities.
When Run Wild opened its doors in 2003 the CENLA fitness calendar was meek. Our team has put forth much effort to bring running and fitness to the forefront of the minds of those living in our community.

The owners travel around the country attending industry meetings and participating in running/triathlon events of all distances. On every travel, they visit the area's running stores to ensure that CENLA's only fitness minded shoppe has the most quaint atmosphere, current product offerings and a genuinely caring & knowledgeable staff.

To date, we are confident our commitment and energies are alive and strong!

In 2010, Run Wild donated over $21,000 to local events and organizations, including Turning Point Shelter, Hope House, Komen Alexandria Race for the Cure, Cabrini Cancer Center & Pink Ribbon Club, First United Methodist Preschool, Prompt Succor and Central Louisiana Foodbank, just to mention a few.

In addition, our team volunteered consulting services, donated use of race equipment & gear and gave countless volunteer hours working on special events and projects for other local organizations.

Owners, Don and Elizabeth practice what they preach. To live a fitness lifestyle you MUST take an active role in whole heartedly supporting the community in which you live, work and raise a family. Here's a smidgen of what this husband and wife duo have made happen in their recent quest to GET CENLA FIT:
- Swim Clinics & Motivational Talks featuring Olympic Gold Medalist Sheila Taormina
- Motivational Speeches by 3 Time Ironman World Champion Peter Reid
- Triathlon Training Camp with professional Ironman Triathletes Jamie Cleveland and Andrea Fisher
- Co-Founders of Run Wild MultiSports, a local non profit fitness based organization
- Komen Alexandria Race for the Cure, Race Co Chair & Race Director, 2010 and 2011
- Meat Pie Tri
- Night Life 5K
- THE HALF Marathon of Central Louisiana, the 1st and only half marathon here
- Groovy Girls and Rocketchix, Women's Triathlon Series
- Wild Kidz Triathlon
- RedneckMan Triathlon
- Integral in the establishment of Rapides Junior Runners
BE VOCAL. BUY LOCAL.

We truly apprecite that you choose to shop local! Once you explore and discover that CenLA merchants have an amazing selection and exactly what you need (and more)...there's no place like buying at home.

You enjoy shopping, dining and playing with people that have experience and knowledge about the products they sell, the products you buy, that remember you, know your name, share a smile, accept a personal check and genuinely thank you for your business. We live here. We shop here. We enjoy and appreciate that special feeling, too.

Have you ever stopped to appreciate what a locally owned business does for you and your community? Do you know what it means to shop local? Do you know the benefits our kids and community receive when you shop local?

WHAT IT MEANS TO SHOP LOCAL

You Create Local Jobs
Local businesses are better at creating higher-paying jobs for our friends, family & neighbors. And collectively, we employ the largest population of CenLA workers.

You Create More Choices
Local business owners and buyers select the items we carry based on product we know our customers like, want and what best fit their needs. We make decisions locally instead of mass product being purchased by a corporate buyer in another state dictating the product offered to our local community.

You Take Advantage of Our Expertise
You are our friends & neighbors, our kids go to school together, we go to church together, therefore we have a vested interest in knowing how to serve you. We are passionate about what we do and what we sell. We offer expertise in our respective industry, extensive product knowledge, professional, personal service and can advise customers based on their needs, not sales quotas.

You Nurture Community
Studies show that local businesses donate to community causes and kids/education programs at more than twice the rate of national chains.
RETURN AND EXCHANGE POLICY

Most merchandise may be exchanged or returned for store credit only, within 14 days from date of purchase, at the Manager's discretion. Items must be in their original condition with unaltered packaging/tags. Worn or used items will not be considered for exchange or return. The sale of sunglasses, swimsuits, bras & electronics are considered final unless there is a manufacturer's defect. Items purchased on sale cannot be returned. There is a 30% restocking fee on all special order items.

Products

FOOTWEAR

The Run Wild crew has it's fingers on the pulse of the latest and greatest from the top brands in our industry: adidas, Asics, Brooks, Chaco, Keen, Merrell, Mizuno, New Balance, Nike, Patagonia, Pearl Izumi, Saucony, UGG & Vibram Five Fingers. These companies have solid reputations.

Each one of the running brands categorizes shoes in three traditional classes plus a more recent fourth: Neutral, Stability or Motion Control, with Minimalist being the newest.

The outdoor and lifestyle brands offer a selection of footwear from classy to rugged, winterized to summer breezy, for men, women, boys and girls! And any way you slice it, they are oh so "cool!"

Locally owned and operated, our team is priviledged, honored & proud to hand pick each and every shoe we offer our customers. We evaluate and select our footwear based on integrity of the brand and model, requests by our customers, our product mix, recommendations from our reps and the benefits the shoe has to offer its wearer.

For GO or for SHOW, we have a shoe for everyone, every day! When ready to purchase, if you are looking "for go" we offer a complimentary gait analysis to determine a class of shoe that best suits your needs. If it's a fashion statement to be made, well, we certainly appreciate the fashionistas amongst us. We are happy to show you shoes based on style, color or trend!
APPAREL

Whether enjoying an intense workout, working out in your yard, sipping wine or exploring the outdoors with family and friends, Run Wild offers some of the most technical, fashion forward apparel brands on the planet: Brooks, Moving Comfort, Nike, prAna, Patagonia and The North Face.

LIFESTYLE APPAREL:
The fab designers of our selected brands recognize the hybrid busy lifestyle so many are living these days. The look, the lines, the cut, the feel, the colors, they get it and so does the team at Run Wild! Check out the denim, cords, jackets and more that Run Wild now carries in store.

FITNESS APPAREL:
Each specialty apparel brand employs cutting edge properties that have amazing benefits when worn. Technical fabric is really, really so "cool." It's so much lighter, softer and breeeeeaathes. Many fabrics offer UV protection, too. Wicking the sweat off your body keeps your temp regulated (warm or cold) and significantly reduces or even eliminates chafing.

During the warm months, it is extremely important to cool the core. By wearing wicking fabrics, your clothes will do just that! In the cooler months, thermal, wind & water repelent properties, help to keep the core warm. Fabrics have become so advanced that the need to wear big bulky garments is no more. Light weight tops and bottoms are equipped to keep you dry and warm.
SWIM & MULTI SPORT

For swimming and triathlon, Run Wild offers a year round selection of competition swimsuits, snorkels, goggles, fins and more.

Run Wild carries TYR and Speedo swimwear and accessories, as well as Finis and Aquasphere.

With years spent racing multi sport, we appreciate the latest technology for each discipline of the sport. Run Wild carries Sugoi, TYR, 2XU and Pearl Izumi multi sport apparel. And if by chance we do not have it, we will do our best to get it for you!

Run Wild is a proud partner of the Meat Pie Tri in Natchitoches, LA, the 4th Sunday of every September.
ACCESSORIES

Run Wild can get you off on the right foot with a little lagniappe, too! Run Wild carries specialty items that make your workouts more enjoyable and enduring.

Run Wild's accessories are certain to get you in high gear: hammocks, balance bikes for kids, speed & distance units, heart rate monitors, watches, sunglasses, compression sleeves, anatomically correct socks, wicking caps, sweaty bands, energy gels, electrolyte replacements, hydration systems, shoe inserts & more!

Run Wild offers accessories from Oakley, RayBan, Garmin, Polar, Timex, Strider Bikes, eno Hammocks, Keen, TP Massage, Superfeet, Spenco, Nathan, FuelBelt, Zensah, 2XU, Body Glide, Gu, E-gel, Honey Stinger, Salt Stick, Hammer, Sweaty Bands, Yankz & more.
KIDS GEAR

E strongly believes that our "Wild" Kids must start fit to stay fit. For this reason, Run Wild carries a full selection of kids shoes: running shoes, sandals and the occasional "casual" kids shoe. You know, the basic school or outdoor shoe every kid owns, well at least one pair of them anyways!

In addition to our kids' footwear selection, Run Wild now has fun outdoor gear that encourages movement (fitness) and fun all bundled into one: Strider Bikes, Plasma Cars, Rockboard Scooters, OgoDisk and Frisbees. And we could not do without Petzl headlamps for exploring the outdoors and a packable ENO hammock for relaxing after a busy day.

Run Wild is also proud to carry kids' Patagonia wear. And when Back to School is near, be sure to get your Patagonia backpack HERE!
GIFT CERTIFICATES

Whoohooo! Gift certificates can be purchased right here!

Run Wild gift certificates, designed by our owner, are actual race bib numbers: the perfect gift for co workers, running buddies, birthdays, holidays, awards, Mother's Day, Father's Day, a teacher thank you, anniversaries or just because!

Simply fill in the To/From and Gift Message boxes below, then press BUY NOW. You will be able to enter a Gift Message and specify any pertinent info in the “Ship To/Instruction” box on the following page. Enter your credit card info and VOILA. We will send the certificate directly to the recipient or to you at no additional cost.

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