Daniel P. Smith

Senior Writer

Award-winning journalist Daniel P. Smith has been penning stories for Running Insight since 2012 and writing about the retail marketplace since 2004. An accomplished cross country and track athlete at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Smith also spent nine years working in a run specialty store and remains an ardent champion of the channel. He lives in Chicago with his wife, Tina, and children, Fiona and Gavin.

Author Archive

Fleet Feet Bus

The Running Spirit

July 20, 2021

World champion steeplechaser Emma Coburn — World champion steeplechaser Emma Coburn is among many elite runners who have signed the Clean Sport Collective pledge, promising to avoid performance-enhancing drugs and advocate for clean sport.

Staying Clean

July 7, 2021

The Brooklyn Running Company — The Brooklyn Running Company will host the popular BKLYN Mile on August 8 – the final day of the Tokyo Olympics – with hopes that the “magic” in Tokyo inspires competition on the streets of Brooklyn. Photo: Ben Ko

Going for the Gold

July 7, 2021

Up Against The Wall

June 4, 2021

Super Shoes 2.0

June 4, 2021

Starting Line at the Gate River Run Race in Jacksonville, FL

A Welcome Return to Races

June 4, 2021

Sam Ridenour, Columbus Running Company — At the Columbus Running Company, Sam Ridenour’s ever-evolving logistics role includes assisting with receiving, online order fulfillment, local delivery, shipping and inventory. Ridenour, whose official title is delivery and inventory specialist, also oversees CRC’s team of drivers and is the company’s lead delivery driver as well.

Retail’s New Roles

May 18, 2021

The success of products such as Pro-Tec’s foam roller is an indication of the growth of the recovery category and its positive impact on run retail’s bottom line.

Recovery’s Evolution

May 4, 2021

Selling accessories can boost top-line revenue and, thanks to healthy margins, boost profitability of run shops.

Missed Opportunities

May 4, 2021

Running Partners, Trae and Jess Hoepner

Partners in Business, Partners in Life: Part 2

April 13, 2021