Naperville Running Company

Naperville Running Company We love to help you reach your running and fitness goals. NRC North: 34 W. Jefferson Ave. NRC South: 3416 S. Route 59
NRC Wheaton: 102 W. Front St.
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Nike’s Global Head Coach, Coach Bennett, is coming to Naperville Running Company! 👏Join us for a special evening as we c...
09/01/2026

Nike’s Global Head Coach, Coach Bennett, is coming to Naperville Running Company! 👏

Join us for a special evening as we celebrate the launch of his book, This Is About Running. This is Not About Running.

Come for the conversation, inspiration, and Q&A with Coach B himself!

Space is limited so registration is required at the link in our bio, and books will be available for purchase at the event!

Hope to see you there!

Happy 1️⃣6️⃣th Workaversary to Amy! Sweet 16! What were you doing 16 years ago? Amy was a student-athlete at North Centr...
08/31/2026

Happy 1️⃣6️⃣th Workaversary to Amy!

Sweet 16!

What were you doing 16 years ago? Amy was a student-athlete at North Central College and started working part-time at the local run shop down the street from campus. Fast forward … and Amy is managing our online sales, working full-time logging early hours and late into the night, and continually learning new ways to help our business grow, all while juggling the day-to-day with three beautiful little girls (and Kyle Brady 😮‍💨).

Amy, tell us a little more about yourself:

What was the first pair of running shoes you remember owning?
👟The first pair of “running” shoes I ever wore were my mom’s hand-me-down Avia walking shoes when I first joined track at age 13. I also remember my first shoe purchase as an NRC customer in college was the New Balance 769.

What is something you’re surprisingly good at?
🔨One thing I am surprisingly good at is fixing things. Home projects, car problems, sewing repairs, busted electronics & kids’ toys... If there’s a will, there’s a way!

What is one piece of running or workout advice you wish you had known sooner?
🏃🏽‍♀️One piece of running wisdom I wish I had known sooner: “It takes a lot of confidence to run slow.” This was said to me by some very NOT slow friends who really helped put into perspective that not every practice was a race, and that I would get a lot farther by putting my ego down and letting easy days be easy. Who knew!

NRC has grown (and grown up) with Amy. She makes us laugh every day and her insight, incredible work ethic and unwavering drive continue to shape what makes us who we are…and we are so thankful she knows how to juggle really well!

We 💚 you, Amy!

Happy 1️⃣2️⃣th Workaversary to Ralph! We are so thankful for every day that we get to work with our music-loving, former...
08/25/2026

Happy 1️⃣2️⃣th Workaversary to Ralph!

We are so thankful for every day that we get to work with our music-loving, former-ultra-running, beach-chasing friend, Ralph. He started as a customer, became an employee, and is now part of our family.
Working in retail, we understand and embrace that every customer has a story. And so do our employees. We are so thankful to be a part of Ralph’s story, through the fun chapters, the hard pages, and everything in-between.

Ralph, tell us a little more about yourself:

What was your first pair of running shoes that you remember owning?
👟My first pair of running shoes were the Nike Structure. My favorite was the Structure 18, I still have a brand new pair in the box.

What is something you are surprisingly good at?
👨‍🍳One thing I learned I’m surprisingly good at is cooking. I’ve been cooking more, following recipes, and I do have to say it all tastes pretty good.

What is one piece of running or workout advice you wish you had known sooner?
⏱️I wish I would’ve learn not to go out too fast. My first marathon I got lost in the excitement and crashed late in the race. My biggest advice to first time marathoners is hold just your pace and let everyone go, you’ll catch up to them. 

Whether you’ve sat at the fit bench with Ralph, shared some miles (or some beers), or bonded over music, you probably left with a smile on your face and we are so grateful for these past 12 years and beyond!

We 💚 you, Ralph!

08/20/2026

New Balance SuperComp Elite v6

Straight from the vault, Ansel is here with the new SC Elite v6! New Balance’s fastest road shoe features a lighter foam, fine-tuned carbon plate and a barely-there mesh upper.

Built for race day… we’ll see you at the starting line!

Happy 🔟 Year Workaversary to Liz! What! A whole decade! 🤯In 10 years, we have opened two new stores, carbon plates have ...
08/17/2026

Happy 🔟 Year Workaversary to Liz!

What! A whole decade! 🤯

In 10 years, we have opened two new stores, carbon plates have taken the running world by storm, we survived a pandemic, met new friends and faces that have joined our staff and the industry, and so much more. And each of those days, Liz has continued to become an expert, educating and helping, and taking such great care of others. She’s a runner, a tennis player, a mom and a wife, and most importantly, a wonderful human who embodies a contagious work ethic and embraces the culture of NRC.

Liz, tell us a little more about yourself:

What was the first pair of running shoes you remember owning?
👟My first pair of running shoes were a pair of adidas SL 72, now available as a retro lifestyle shoe!

What is something you’re surpisingly good at?
⏱️Unfortunately I have no hidden talents but can be highly efficient with great time management!

What is one piece of running/workout advice you wish you had known sooner?
➡️The best piece of running advice I received many years ago and now try to pass along to others is to run those easy miles TRULY easy.  Not only does this help with recovery, but this helps you get maximum benefit from those harder speed workouts.

We’ve seen trends come and go, our kiddos grow up, miles are run and goals are chased. We’re so lucky to get to run through it all with Liz!

We 💚 you, Liz!

08/12/2026

Brooks Hyperion Elite 6

Nick is back again with the Brooks Hyperion Elite 6. Developed and tested alongside Brooks athletes, including mile world record holder Josh Kerr, it features a revamped carbon plate, softer cushioning, and optimized underfoot geometry to help propel you forward.

With the new Hyperion Elite 6, fast just got faster! 💨

Available at our Downtown Naperville location and our online shop.

08/11/2026

New Balance SC Rebel

Adriana is in the New Balance Underground to introduce the new SC Rebel! With Infinion foam and a propulsion plate, this new model boosts your everyday runs all the way to fast finish lines!

Available at our Downtown Naperville location and our online shop.

08/10/2026

ASICS GT-2000 15

Still a tried-and-true stability shoe, the latest edition of the ASICS GT-2000 adds a little more FF Blast Max cushion, a bit more bounce, and a lot of fun!

Available at all four locations and our online shop.

08/09/2026

We’re grateful to partner with Tommie Runz , sharing his work with our community!

Now available at our Downtown Naperville location.

Happy 3️⃣rd Workaversary to Robby! After working alongside Robby for three years, one word comes to mind: fun. Robby kno...
08/08/2026

Happy 3️⃣rd Workaversary to Robby!

After working alongside Robby for three years, one word comes to mind: fun. Robby knows how to make us smile, connects with his customers over cheesy jokes, and brings his genuine passion for helping others to work everyday.

Robby, tell us a little more about yourself:

Where is your favorite place to run or work out?
🌳Waterfall Glen is my favorite place to run. Sunday long runs there are the best.

Do you have a favorite go-to meal before races or events?
🍝Pre race meal is always chicken and pasta. Carb loading is a must. I will always have some type of carb drink mix the night before and sneak in a couple handfuls of Goldfish for good luck. 

If you could have any super power, what would it be?
💨 If I could have any super power in the world, it would be to run fast like Dash from the Incredibles. That’s an all-time favorite movie of mine, and I think that’s where I got my love for running from. 

Not only is Robby a great runner and incredibly knowledgable on product and in the sport, but he’s the best human. Robby makes us all a little happier everyday and we are so thankful to work alongside him!

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34 W. Jefferson Avenue
Naperville, IL
60540

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