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Did you know? Gear West supports middle and high school Nordic athletes by supporting their coaches. It was a great night to gather and learn. It’s bound to be a fast season!
#nordicskiing #supportingsport by @gearwest

Next up in the Beyond the Workout Series!

Injury Prevention

Why Athletes get injured:
It's not always what you think. The science of training load, capacity, and tissue adaptation, plus tips on cross training with injuries.

Tuesday November 10 | 6:00–7:00 PM
Location: Gear West, 1786 Wayzata Blvd, Long Lake 55356
Speakers: Cara Battles, PT - Precision Performance Physical Therapy · Jan, Gear West + Gals with Grit

BEYOND THE WORKOUT:
A year-long series blending endurance expertise with real racer experience. Each month, we’ll dive into a different topic—from nutrition and injury prevention to skiing, running, triathlons, strength, mindset, and gear—to explore the myths, guesses, and facts surrounding endurance training and health.

12 presentations. Monthly. Location and dates vary.

This event is FREE but please RSVP at the link below.
https://www.facebook.com/share/19NhiqrXMf/ by @gearwest

It's another fantastic fall Finisher Friday! We have some electric finishes to celebrate this week.

Congrats to the contingent of runners who traveled to the Driftless Region for some sweet singletrack and punchy climbs at the #Hixon50. Years ago, Addy ran her first 10K at Hixon, jumped up to the 25k, and now has her first ultra finish in the 50K. That's such a huge accomplishment for a high school senior. Her dad, Paul, and friend Mike each added another 50K to their impressive list of finishes, as well. Ryan's finish extended his streak of Hixon performances. He is tied with just a handful of others who have run it every year. Erin makes this course a regular part of her race schedule, getting her 11th finish and another Master's win.

That same weekend, the next generation of runners qualified and raced at the Lutheran schools National XC Meet. Congrats to Teddy, Max, and Jack for impressive finishes among a field of 250 runners from all over the country.

Meanwhile Troy and friends got a head start on Halloween, finishing the #anokagrayghost5k in creative costumes.

Congrats to all who challenged themselves this week. Thanks for tagging us, and keep it up! We love seeing what you are doing with your Gear West gear.

#finisherfriday #halloweenrunning #xcnationals by @gearwest

Outgrown Nordic ski equipment? Put it toward someone else’s season. Drop off cross country skis, NNN boots and bindings, poles or rollerskis at Gear West October 29 through November 7 during store hours. You receive 80% of each sale; 20% supports Wayzata, Orono and Westonka ski teams. There is no consignment entry fee.

No alpine, SNS/Pilot, damaged or unsafe gear.

Shop the swap Sunday, November 8, 8 AM to 1 PM.

#xcski #usedgear #usedskis #getorganized by @gearwest

Part 2 is here! We’re back with more faces, more stories, and even more triathlon inspiration. Our community is full of people chasing their own version of success, and it’s great to see what brings everyone together. Scroll through to meet more of our local triathletes and see what keeps them coming back for more! #triathlon #tricommunity #triteam #gearwestfun #trigoals #triathlete by @gearwest

Happy Finisher Friday! It's deep into fall, and trail runners are digging deep, as well.

Congrats to Brian for a strong 9th place finish at @wildduluthraces 100K. Brian missed a turn and added on some mileage, and still had a great result. So impressive!

Meanwhile, at @minesofspain100, Neil takes on the looped course to add another race to his already incredible year (having finished Cocodona 250 this spring). Special congrats to Ross for taking on his very first 100 miler here, and doing so with a very fast time. We can't wait to see what both athletes do, next.

The cool thing about Gear West is that we serve athletes all year round. We're curious: what goals are you taking on next? Tag us so we can follow along.
#finisherfriday #trailrunning #ultrarunning by @gearwest

New fall apparel is here at Gear West! From cozy layers to fresh new styles, we’ve got plenty to check out as the seasons change. Stop in, browse the new arrivals, and find your next favorite fall piece!

#GearWest #FallApparel #NewArrivals #ShopLocal #GetOutside by @gearwest

We hope to see you there! by @gearwest

We have such an awesome tri community here! Everyone may have different goals, but we all share the same enjoyment of the sport. Swipe through and maybe get inspired to TRY a TRI!
Stay tuned for Part 2 coming soon!
#triathlon #tricommunity #triteam #gearwestfun #trigoals by @gearwest

We may be biased, but this is the best Finisher Friday of the year. Yee haw, let's celebrate the Gear Western Country Half Marathon and 5k!

Staff, friends, family, and pets of Gear West gathered together to run fast, cheer loudly, and enjoy mini doughnuts on the most gorgeous fall day we've seen in a while.

Congrats to all of our finishers, and our cowboy hats are off to those of you who secured podium spots, listed below.

Tell us: what will you remember about this year's Gear Western? Comment below!

Half marathon men:
1 Pedro Suarez 1:20:40
2 Ian Manske 1:25:55
3 Shawn Timothy 1:26:12

Half marathon women:
1 Holly Wandersee 1:31:40
2 Cortney Minger 1:33:09
3 Christine Eid 1:33:50

5K men:
1 Ted Heikkila 16:47
2 Jim Kappel 19:46
3 Brady Bergin 19:52

5K women:
1 Samantha LeMay 20:15
2 Habry Syverson 23:15
3 Ingunn Stromnes 24:04 by @gearwest

Relive this year's warmth, fall colors, and western vibe. And find links to the Salomon Gravel Segment results and finish line photos (taken by a kind volunteer, free for you to download and use) in the bio. Special thanks to our sponsors, Salomon, Borton Volvo, Odom Health and Wellness, Darn Tough, Performance Running Gym, MidCountry Bank, and Tailwind. Thanks for adding such special touches to make it a great day.

#5k #halfmarathon #runningcommunity by @gearwest

Join us on Monday, 10/26 at 6pm for Strength Training for Endurance Athletes - a free “Behind The Workout” workshop by @gearwest and @performancerungym helping you learn the right way to strength train to boost your performance and reduce injury risk. #runningcommunity #strengthtrainingforrunners #minneapolis #marathontraining #behindtheworkout by @gearwest