This week’s athlete is St. Louis native Shaunta Pleasant. She tells us about her winter training and racing plans. Shaunta Pleasant Florissant Original Hometown: St. Louis Favorite Running Shoe: Brooks Adrenaline Favorite Race distance: 1 mile Q: What got you first involved in running and how did you get involved with the Big River team?Read more
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This week’s athlete is Brian Holdmeyer. Brian was has been a fixture of the area racing scene since high school. He ran for SLU in college and now is always near the front of area road races. Learn more about his history and training. Brian Holdmeyer Brentwood Original Hometown: Washington, MO Running Shoe: Nike VomeroRead more
Written by Marshall Phares I have had several opportunities to travel for work and explore new cities (and towns) on the run over the past few years. During the past year, I’ve made tracks through Chicago suburbs, Portland and Flagstaff dirt trails, small-town Indiana and the burgeoning metropolis of Manhattan. When exploring a new area,Read more
This week’s workout come from racing and coaching veteran Jason Holroyd. Checkout his take on the Time Trial. Workout Time Trial Type Race simulation/test effort Details This is usually about half to two thirds the distance of your goal race. If you have a marathon coming up you might do twelve to fifteen miles. If youRead more
This week we talk with Tony Wang. Tony has been working his way back from an injury this fall and is ready to get back to racing. Find out more about Tony below. Tony Wang Kansas City, MO Original Hometown: Ellisville Running shoe brand and type: Saucony Triumphs, Adidas Glide Boost, Nike Pegasus Favorite RaceRead more
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Big River Racing is about running in its purest form. We encompass racing and pushing one’s limits, accepting anyone who shares our passion for running. The team is a dedicated group of like-minded individuals who train, race and socialize with the goal of improving the St. Louis running community through advocacy, openness and volunteerism. The team exists to support runners from post-collegiate athletes to those relatively new to the sport and anyone in between.