DC Half 2022

DC Half 2022

Last Sunday morning at 7:29:50 as race announcer Marc Goldman was giving his last inspiring words to the DC Half runners the hair stood up on the back of my neck. I was in the corral about ready to #RaceTheDistrict
Pride at Pacers Featuring Race Director Lisa Reeves

Pride at Pacers Featuring Race Director Lisa Reeves

Lisa Reeves is the Pacers Running Race Director of the Pride 5K and also the badass in charge of all Pacers Events (technically her business card says Director of events and Pacers events Race Director). Lisa has been at Pacers for 15 years. We talked with Lisa about Pride, running, and how she launched DC’s best bakeshop during the pandemic.
The First Mile - Eli Minter

The First Mile - Eli Minter

Eli is a DC runner who has been running almost since he can remember. Eli has a deep love and passion for running that he enjoys sharing with his community. Eli is a Pacers ambassador and frequent visitor of our weekly group runs at our 14th Street location.
The First Mile - Tauseen Malik

The First Mile - Tauseen Malik

Tauseen Malik is the General Manager of Yours Truly Hotel, home to a weekly Pacers social run and one of the hippest places to crash in downtown DC. In addition to being the GM, Tauseen is a relatively new runner, beginning running in 2018 after a health scare caused him to re-evaluate his habits. We caught up with Tauseen to talk about running, travel, and using running to build community.
The First Mile: Melissa Chavez

The First Mile: Melissa Chavez

Melissa is a DC runner who has been running since high school. Her running journey is different from most people because she essentially started running twice: once in high school, and again after she finished cancer treatment in 2021.
Black History Month 2022 at Pacers Running

Black History Month 2022 at Pacers Running

Pacers Running is proud to honor Black History Month with some of our closest friends and partners throughout February and to continue the fight for social justice and expanded inclusivity in running year-round. Our Black History Month activities begin on Monday, February 7th at Pacers 14th St. with four weeks of group runs highlighting culturally and historically significant African American landmarks in Northwest DC.
Off Day with Darien Edwards

Off Day with Darien Edwards

We spend the day with Darien Edwards, Marine Corps vet, avid runner, and District resident to find out how he stays motivated year round.
Off Day with Rahaf Khatib

Off Day with Rahaf Khatib

During the holidays, we checked in with Rahaf Khatib to see how she was staying active in the cold Michigan winter.
Off Day: Spending the holidays with Jessica Quillin

Off Day: Spending the holidays with Jessica Quillin

Jessica Quillin is a runner, strategist, and fashion editor (and super smart with a phd). We checked in with Jessica during the holidays to find out what her running routine looks like during the winter and to share some of her favorite running memories with us.
Pacers/GRC New Balance Races to Best Day in Club History

Pacers/GRC New Balance Races to Best Day in Club History

Pacers-sponsored Georgetown Running Club went to Club Cross Country Championships in early December. GRC member and Social Media Director, Alex Doran, and Coach Jerry Alexander recapped the highs and lows of a big week for GRC.
A 22 year streak is put to the test in NYC

A 22 year streak is put to the test in NYC

On November 7th, with the help of New Balance Running (sponsor of the NYC Marathon) and fellow running store owner, Ross Martinson, Farley headed back up to Staten Island to the same start line that made up 6 of his total sub 3 attempts. The gun went off, the crowds of runners flooded the streets, and the former front-of-pack runner took his place among the masses in an effort to see if he could beat time, figuratively and literally, one more time...
A Return Home with Sarah Attar

A Return Home with Sarah Attar

Running often feels like home, a familiar rhythm that I return to time and time again that allows me to find familiarity in new places. I think it comes back to a certain feeling that I experience when running. The engagement of body and place. The same way places and landscapes can have a certain feeling. Something about the light. Something about the color of the dirt. Something about the quality of the air. Something about traversing a landscape.
Come Run, Come All

Come Run, Come All

30 years ago, Pacers Running opened its first shop in the D.C area when we opened in Old Town Alexandria. Ever since that day, we have been passionately committed to creating more runners and to be your resource, friend, guide, and cheerleader every stride of the way.   In the spirit of bringing running to as many people as possible, we are excited to announce the first-ever Running Week at Pacers Running! 
Angel City Elite

On the Run with Angel City Elite

We head to LA to talk to Angel City Elite about the power of community and representing the underrepresented.
On the Run with Sarah Attar

On the Run with Sarah Attar

Chasing landscapes on the Great American Road Trip with Olympian and Photographer Sarah Attar.