Latest Store News & Insights
Setting Goals: Commit to Running Outside Your Comfort Zone
By Matthew Balzer, Owner of Reno Running Company & Gold Country Run and Sport The start of a new year often comes with new goals. As a runner, you might be thinking about the next big race to sign up for, but it’s easy to get stuck in the cycle of choosing races...
Need for Speed? How Everyday Runners Can Utilize “Super Trainers,” and Which to Choose
By Sarah Correa For the past several years, elite podiums at every running event have been dominated by super shoes. The term “super shoe” is a very general term for shoes that (1) have a full-length carbon plate and (2) are constructed with specialty “super foams”:...
Three Key Benefits of Shoe Rotation on Runners’ Health and Performance
By Sarah Correa For many runners and walkers, shoes are considered “done” when the outsoles are visibly thrashed – rubber peeling off and/or rubbed smooth, the material falling to pieces. They head to their local running store, put on a new pair, and immediately say...
Store Runs
Gold Country Run + Sport has started weekly store runs on Sunday mornings at 8:00AM. Our Sunday Store Runs are held at our El Dorado Hills and our NEW Rocklin locations! Runners can enjoy complimentary coffee and breakfast snacks afterwards and get 10% off store purchases morning of the run. Come run with us!
Mach X Shoe Review
Hear from Gold Country Run + Sport’s Sarah Correa for a quick review of the new supercharged HOKA Mach X! HOKA has taken the comfort and support of the Mach and added a Pebax Plate for high rebound cushioning! Learn More
Now Hiring
Looking to join Gold Country’s team? We’re currently hiring! If you’re interested in running and enjoy helping others with their fit process, we’d love to meet you! Apply Now
Join the GCRS Run Club!
We are super excited to announce the launch of our Gold Country Run and Sport Run Club! Meet new runners and enjoy great benefits such as ongoing running activities, social events and a store discount to GCRS! Learn More