Fit2Run The Runner’s Superstore

Finally took the plunge. I’ve been running distance for the last 2 years and have blown through about 4 pairs of running shoes. I typically but whatever I can find that’s on sale but still a good running shoe. I decided I’d take the next step and get my feet mapped and my run analyzed. I have to say I’m impressed. I love my fancy new running shoes. The salesperson that helped me was great. I was able to try on tons of shoes before I settled on the perfect pair. He was patient with me and answered all my questions. I also signed up for their membership. It’s $ 30 but you get a discount on your shoes (so it was basically free). The best perk of this is that if I decided I hated my new shoes I could return them within 30 days, even worn. Worth it since their shoes are not cheap!

My girlfriend and I were helped by Kaitlyn who was extremely knowledgeable and patient with us. We were both fitted and went through the whole nine yards including pressure and running analysis. Throughout the entire process, she was able to provide examples from her own background as a runner and gave us multiple rounds of options to choose from to get our exact preference. Kaitlyn and apparently all of the other associates gave 100% attention to the customer/​s they were working with whether or not they had intent to purchase the item (which is extremely rare to see in retail). We will both be back again and highly recommend this store and specifically this sales associate to anyone looking for the complete customer experience when purchasing a pair of reliable running shoes.

Went in to get a pair of good running shoes, something I had been putting off for far too long. Worked with Chris, the assistant manager, who had me up on a treadmill and reviewed my running quirks in detail. There was no pressure to buy anything in particular and Chris brought out at least 10 different pairs of shoes to try on. I am very happy with my purchase and would most definitely recommend this store to anyone who is looking for a quality shoe/​accessory tailored to your individual running style.

Ate here for lunch! Its always forever to get food! It was 2pm too! I think I have realized that its half staff & have the way its setup. We waited forever! Then I got my food and they forgot to make my coworkers. So we had to wait longer! I dont think they have a ticket system letting them know orders. They just tell each other what order was. No wonder they mess up a lot. That is the companies fault, not staff. So maybe that is why they arent the nicest staff. Only very few there have been super nice.
The food is truly yummy here!!! Turkey sandwich is amazing! The bowls are great! All very fresh every time Im here! I will say that and they got that going for them! Its what keeps me coming back even know you deal with BS!

The place for smoothies and running shoes. Excellent selection /​options but hit and miss on whether they have your correct size in stock. Running track inside the store. Also treadmills to have your gait analyzed. Conveniently located inside International Plaza.

My review is for the juice bar (Fit Bar) inside the Fit2Run store, not of the store itself or the merchandise. The Fit bar should really have its own section here on Unilocal.
Anyway, the smoothies and juices are great. Really good selection and healthy choices. Way better than the Jamba Juice chains.

Acaí bowls are my favorite here! I got the one topped with strawberries, bananas, and mangoes and that really hit the spot! $ 8 for a huge cup filled with fresh fruits. Fast service here, almost as if its a fast food joint.
My boyfriend got the pitaya smoothie which he really enjoyed. The menu is extensive-​almost overwhelming. But lots of choices for healthy foods! Love this concept & the value you get for your money.

I LOVE THIS PLACE SO MUCH! They have really delicious açai bowls and three sizes to choose from (most places only have one size). The bowls come with the standard strawberry and banana topping but you also get to choose to add either pineapple or mango. Sadly, not both.
If you’re looking for substance food, wraps, cold, and hot sandwiches are also available. My personal favorite is the hot turkey panini. The side option on the menu says chips but you can always ask for a side of fruit instead.

5 star!!! YES!
They deserved it. Why? well to start they offer free fun run every Wednesday at 6:30 pm and you can register at the desk and every 8^th run you’ll get a free shirt. For me the idea of them helping Tampa Bay to be active and fit is amazing. As a trying to be runner and trying to be an active individual it helps to see group of individual and even a store that support the community to be active. they are not just a active store but they have the passion to help individual better themselves.
The staff were always encouraging while the group runs.
Keep it up!

No more PITAYA today, so I ordered LOTTA BETTA (organic acai, fresh apple, fresh beets, bananas, strawberries, raw spinach, topped with organic hemp granola and fresh fruit PERFECTION in a bowl.
And…Iron Man (Liquid lunch) bananas, mango, papaya, coconut, lecithin, protein, sunflower seeds, papaya juice

I’m not fit and I hate running, but I loves me some shoes. A few years ago, La Chica bought me some Nike Pegasus and I fell in love with them. I can walk further than Gandhi in these things, pain-​free. When I decided to get a new pair, I tried buying them at a few other places over the course of 5 months. My logic was they’d be cheaper outside of International Plaza. Well, my searches kept coming up empty. Either they had my size, or the price was too high, or the price was right and they didn’t have a 10.5÷11.
Finally, I decided I’d go back to the place that originally introduced me to the shoe. I was shocked and excited to see they had them on sale, but my hopes and dreams were quickly slashed when they didn’t have my size. That’s when the employee offered to check their other locations. Come to find out, their Wellington store had them, and they would ship them over at the sale price. Sold and SOLD! It took about a week for them to arrive, but I saved over $ 40.
I don’t recall the guy’s name, but that is customer service!

I’ll admit I’ve never been inside the store. I pass it every time I go to the inside the mall or restaurants or food court. Thanks to Unilocal for having an event it finally got me inside. It is definitely a runners paradise.
The staff inside is very knowledgeable and if they aren’t already helping you it’s easy to flag someone down to assist in any questions under the sky ‘running related of course’. I was able to try out the treadmill camera to see if my body leans a certain. It was cool to see how they apply the camera and your movements to help you see what kind of shoe you need and what areas you need to work on while running.
They have a fun run every Wednesday night and you run about 3 miles with other running enthusiast… I opted to walk and they said there a lots that walk as well. YAY for me! They have a punch card and if you run with them 8 times you’re eligible for a fit2run shirt. Everyone is so encouraging while you run and that gives you the confidence to finish the track they put in front of you.
They have clothing options for ladies and men. The shoe wall is full of different styles and colors, that’s always a good thing! There are tools to help you stretch (I finally bought a foam roller) and watches and accessories. Anything you can think of while you’re running that you would need is… in fact. in this store!

Yeap 4 stars!
Located in the midst of all the restaurants in the food court.
I went straight for the café to get one of their awesome Acái bowls. They had over 6 different bowls with so many different ingredients. I settled for the sunrise Acái bowl? Acái bowl with soymilk, expresso, cocoa powder, banana, hemp seed clusters, pineapple and strawberry.
I really wished they had almond milk but they ran out. Oh well :/​. The bowls come in 3 different sizes, I opted for the medium size or hungry as it’s known at the café. $ 8 (only $ 3 more than small).
Definitely coming back for another with almond milk.

The staffs at this Fit2Run location are amazingly friendly, very helpful, knowledgeable and with exceptional customer service has earned Fit2Run 5 stars in my book. When you visit it’s not just about buying shoes it’s about having an experience.
What’s in a name — well Fit2Run says it all a source for runners to find gear to better enjoy their passion. Get a complimentary Videotaped Gait Analysis to determine the most appropriate shoe for your specific foot type and style of running or walking. Step onto the iStep System that instantly identifies your foot type, pressure points and shoe size, and then recommends the ideal Orthotics and footwear based on your feet. Test shoes on Fit2Run’s indoor track. Participate in the Fun2Runs, FREE weekly fun runs Every Wednesday. You can also find a wide range of name brand athletic walking and running footwear, technical running apparel and accessories like performance eye-​wear, tech socks and GPS wrist personal trainers.
If you are a beginner or professional runner this is a must stop by store even if you just try the complimentary Videotaped Gait Analysis to determine the most appropriate shoe for your specific foot type and style of running or walking.
Ashley was the Fit2Run associate that assisted us and she was a bundle of awesomeness :) I was able to interact with a few of the associates and each interaction was positive friendly helpful and professional.

As a runner or active person, this store is already a no brainier with clothes, shoes, accessories and even a snack bar for any sport or healthy situation. However it’s the staff that make this store so awesome. Attending for a Unilocal event I expected everyone to be skeptical of our enthusiasm for running, but instead they were so insightful and did a fantastic job explaining, describing and encouraging us to understand and try the products. The fun runs and training programs seem to have brought the staff together in a really cool way and it makes it like you aren’t shopping at a store but visiting a local group of friends that wants to help you find the active gear you need. I will most certainly be returning for smoothies, clothes, shoes and to do another run with these guys!

Why 5 stars? Because the acai bowl is a gift from the heavens.
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While I’m sure the founders of Fit2Run did not create this business for acai bowls, that’s how they have won me over. If you’re not familiar with what an acai bowl is, it’s some sort of blueberry-​esque substance, and there a many different combinations of other things you can add to your bowl: mangos, strawberries, granola, banna, apple, etc.
It’s basically the perfect healthy lunch for a hot day. Our most recent trip came after a bike ride on the Courtney Campbell… which included going up the new overpass twice, including against the win. And I’m not sure if you guys have heard the rumors, but Florida tends to be warm in the month of May.
So we were tired, hot, and hungry. That acai bowl literally could not have been a more perfect lunch. And I know people throw the word «literally» around was too often, but I mean it in this case. LITERALLY, the best lunch humanly possible at that moment.
Fit2Run obviously has a ton of great shoes and lots-​o-​workout gear, which I’m sure is great, but I’m just not a runner. My IT Band hates running, and flares up a lot to remind me when I forget about it. I’ll stick to non-​impact cycling for now, but I’ll probably buy the worth of a couple pairs of shoes this year in acai bowls alone.

Fit2Run is great a place for fitness enthusiasts and for people that want to try to to get into a active life style. While there’s plenty of sports apparel to review and mention, I will actually review their fitness bar.
Even though it is located in the international mall it is actually reasonably priced. They have a wide variety of food and selection and is not limited to just smoothies. They have wraps, sandwiches, salads, and of course my personal favorite the Acai and Pitaya bowls with many combinations to meet your preference. If you like peanut butter try the Nutty Dragon or Fit 2 run bowl. ;)
Now with all these amazing selections why 3 stars? Well its because that that with more and more people becoming health conscious, the small stand is frequently running out of supplies. Some times during peak hours the food will take more than 30 minutes to prepare, some times they run out of certain fruits and meats all day, and the machines are being overworked and replaced so a part of the menu can be unavailable for the rest of the day.
Even still its one of the few places in the International mall food court that has plenty of healthy options to choose from.

What a large store with such a huge variety of merchandise, runner treats and fuel all over. There’s even a little track around the place.
If you’re looking for shoes or basically any sort of running equipment, this is the place for you. I know, I know. Running equipment? You probably thought runners just need shoes and that’s it. Well, not necessarily.
I’ve come here to just browse before and have bought some things too. I usually will stop in and check out their clothing since they seem to have a decent variety here. I also will buy fuel for races here like Gu and Sports Beans!
Overall a really nice running store. I do sort of dislike that it’s at the mall since parking can be a huge pain and I hate the mall for various other reasons, but if you are already there and need some running stuff this is a good store to peep into.

I have to say that I am always a bit disappointed by their smoothie bar but next time I go I want to try their acai bowls. I hear those are much better.
As for the store itself, great location (at International Mall next to the food court) and customer service. Everyone is always very helpful. They also always have a great selection and I really like the club benefits which give you a bit of a discount on your purchases.

The thought of me running long distances is about as appealing as the thought of getting my chest waxed, but I got talked into visiting the Fit2Run shop with my girlfriend and finding a new pair of «running shoes» while she looked over some new exercise outfits.
Fit2Run is located inside the back doors of International Plaza leading to the Bay Street outdoor food walkway. Walk into the mall, look to your left and you’ve found Fit2Run. (I always knew it as the place to get fruit smoothies…)
OK, so Brittany walks me over to the Men’s footwear section and starts talking to one of the sales ladies about how my old sneakers are falling apart, and it’s time that they find me something new and stylish. They start pulling running shoes off of the wall display and handing them to me as if I’m supposed to fawn all over the bright colors. Nope, I’m just sitting there shaking my head because I can see this one coming…
Why yes, let’s get Steve up on the treadmill so they can measure my gait and determine the best shoe to fit my foot and my style of running. And while we’re at it let’s be sure to find a nice pair of inserts to make the shoes more comfortable. Oh yes, he definitely needs to run around the little track so they can watch the way that my feet hit the composite material. Gawds!
I will say that the New Balance shoes are some of the most comfortable that I’ve ever worn, and I’m sure they will be terrific for wandering around Disney and Universal later this Fall, but let’s not get all excited about me doing any 5K’s in the near future.
The folks that work at this shop are genuinely caring, helpful, and extremely knowledgeable, and I certainly appreciated their assistance. I ended up spending more than was originally planned, but I’m very happy with the new shoes.
Oh, and the Berry Delight fruit smoothie was awesome!!!