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Locally Owned Fleet Feet Sports Named Top Four Finalist for Running Store of the Year
Honored as a top 50 nominee since 2011, Fleet Feet Sports was a top-four finalist for the first time in store history.
Fleet Feet Sports, one of the premier locally owned-and-operated running stores in the Baltimore area, was recently honored as a top four finalist for “Store of the Year” out of more than 800 running specialty stores nationwide.
The announcement comes from Competitor magazine, which each year partners with trade publication Running Insight to identify the best 50 running stores in the country. Honored as a top 50 nominee since 2011, Fleet Feet Sports was a top-four finalist for the first time in store history.
“This is a testament to our staff and vendor partners for the hard work, enthusiasm, and determination they exhibit day-in and day-out, “ says co-owner Bobby Levin. “It is an honor to be included with so many other independent running stores that share the same passion and commitment to improving the health and wellness of our local communities, and we look forward to continuing to help Baltimore stay healthy and active.”
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Owned and operated by Bobby and his wife Karen since the store’s opening in 2003, Fleet Feet Sports provides a welcoming environment where runners, walkers and fitness enthusiasts of all abilities receive epic service and support. Along with their son Jeremy and a full-time staff of three, the Levins offer training programs, weekly fun runs and a specialized fitting process to the robust and active Baltimore community.
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The Top 50 selection process begins with customer-submitted nominations on Competitor.com, followed by an extensive evaluation process that includes mystery shopping, credit ratings from vendors and assessments about local programs and community involvement. The Levins were honored during the culminating event, a running industry awards ceremony on Dec. 4 in Austin, Texas. The “Store of the Year” award ultimately went to The Columbus Running Company from Ohio. To see a video showcasing Fleet Feet Sports featuring Bobby and Karen Levin, as well as videos of the other finalists, visit http://therunningevent.com/FiftyBest.html.