Did you know there's now a local (well, Meadville, but...still...) running specialty shop? Achilles Running Shop, 18474 Smock Highway, Meadville, is celebrating it's Grand Opening with special sales starting Black Friday.

Co-owner, Becky Eby, spoke @ the ERC meeting last week (and let me tell you, the woman can run...just check out the results from the '07 Her Times 5K). She handed out a flyer that said they have everyday specials of 20% off all Insport Apparel and 15% off all accessories.

You can also trade in your Asics shoes for another brand and receive 20% off your new shoe purchase (traded in shoes are donated to charity).

They offer free gait analysis to help you understand your foot type and what shoes you need.

Grand Opening week specials include:
Fri., 11/23; Sat., 11/24 & Sun., 11/25 -- 15% off Brooks shoes & apparel
Mon., 11/26 -- $10 off $50 or more Mizuno purchase
Tue., 11/27 -- 15% off Adidas shoes & apparel
Wed., 11/28 -- 10 to 50% off discount cards for total purchase
Thurs., 11/29 -- 20% off PUMA shoes & apparel
Fri., 11/30 -- Free pair of Feeture socks with every shoe purchase
Sat., 12/1 & Sun., 12/2 -- 15% off New Balance & Pearl Izumi Shoes

Be sure to check out the coupons before you go.

Regular store hours are: Mon-Fri., from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sun. from noon to 5 p.m. (they may have extended holiday hours -- check the site or give them a call).