Route 16 Running & Walking - Gig Harbor, WA
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Miguel Galeana was born in the dry mountains of southern Mexico, moving with his family to Washington when he was seven with little more than the clothes on his back. He fell in love with running at a young age and received a running scholarship to Montana State University where he became the first member of his family to graduate college. From there he spent almost a decade working in and managing specialty running shoe stores.
In 2008 Miguel recognized Gig Harbor’s need for a centralized running community and shoe store and opened Route 16 Running & Walking. Since its opening over ten years ago, Route 16 Running & Walking has become a community hub, bringing together people of all ages from all walks of life who are looking for ways to connect with others, have a more active lifestyle, and find the perfect athletic shoes.
Miguel has extensive knowledge in footwear, orthopedics, and biomechanics and has trained his team to make running and walking accessible to everyone by educating each customer about their bodies. They offer individualized gait cycle analysis and can help you find properly fitted running shoes that are just right for you. You can also get information about local trails and community running/walking clubs and events.
Route 16 Running & Walking is highly involved in the community through consulting for and hosting local running and walking events such as Race For A Soldier, Galloping Gertie, Turkey Trot, and Street Scramble Gig Harbor. Miguel and his team volunteer at expos and local run/walk events, participate in education fairs, consult on local trail development and park projects, and donate to numerous Gig Harbor school fundraisers.
Learn more about them here:
Route 16 Running & Walking
6745 Kimball Drive, Suite F, Gig Harbor • (253) 851-2226
www.route16runwalk.com
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