They started dating that year and got married at the marathon two years later. Spence and Pliska met at the 2006 Boston Marathon, only to discover they lived 3 miles from each other in Broomfield. “To me, it’s just taking care of a person way beyond their race or their running.” “Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care,” Spence said. Runners who tackle the steep, dusty trails of Red Rocks Park on a hot day can swing by the store to refresh themselves with a free cup of cold electrolyte drink situated in what used to be the chapel lobby. RELATED: Looking for an independent running store near you? Check out our list. Basement spaces where nervous brides and grooms once prepared for their weddings are being leased by Total Health Solutions, a Lakewood-Golden chiropractic practice that can serve the needs of runners with physical therapy, fascial stretch, soft tissue manipulation, massage therapy and treadmill gait analysis that involves multiple lasers and camera angles. It might be, as Spence suggests, “the most beautiful running store in the world.” The treadmill that runners use to try out new shoes is situated close to windows that showcase an expansive Red Rocks view. And the new location of Runners High, with massive windows framing the park’s iconic red sandstone rock formations that served as the backdrop for countless weddings, seems to tie the knot. Serving runners independently in an industry dominated by corporate chains is a labor of love for them. When Deb Spence and Ken Pliska opened a new running store in a former wedding chapel at the southern edge of Red Rocks Park last month, it was a great fit for a couple who got married at the finish line of the Boston Marathon a decade ago. Tuesday, December 26th 2023 Home Page Close Menu
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