Need new running shoes or gear? Try these stores:

Road Runner Sports – 1338 4th Street; between Santa Monica Blvd. & Arizona VIP Club = 20% off; shoes can be returned within 90 days
Top To Top – 2621 Wilshire Blvd., east of 26th Street

Other things you will need:

Sweatpants for after/before running.
Sweatshirt for after/before running.
Good pair of running socks for races.
Running watch
Training shoes last about 300 – 500 miles, or 3-6 months
Dolphin shorts for practice. Get used to them.
Flats for cross country races.
Spikes for track & field races.