Best Places To Buy Women's Athletic Wear In Baltimore
Walk in to any athletic club and you will see women sporting athletic wear in all the colors of the rainbow. Athletic wear is a must for serious athletes, weekend warriors, and those who just want to stay in shape. You might be surprised to learn that athletic wear didn't become popular until the 1920s. Those who watched spectator sports like golf and tennis wore clothing that was more relaxed and casual than tradition 20s garb. One of the hallmarks of women's athletic wear is durability and ease of use. A leader in the women's athletic wear market is Under Armor. Under Armor founded in 1996 by University of Maryland graduate Kevin Plank, has its global headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland. Great women's athletic wear can be found at two Under Armor Baltimore locations, Under Armor Brand House and Under Armor Factory House, Charm City Run, Holabird Sports, and Race Pace Bicycles.
Charm City Run
1713 Whetstone Way
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 645-8266
www.charmcityrun.com
Charm City Run is known as the "Sole of the City." Founded by the Levinson family, Charm City Run is all about running. The Levinson family has a passion for a sport that is truly a unique sport. Running does not require wheels, clubs, racquets, bats or balls. All you need is the shoes on your feet and 30 minutes of your time to run. Charm City Run has five specialty stores. Charm City Run stores are located in Baltimore, Annapolis, Bel Air, Clarksville, and Timoniun.
Under Armour Brand House
700 South President St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 528-5304
www.underarmour.com
Did you know that every Under Armour product is covered by the UA Universal Guarantee of Performance? Under Armour's UGOP ensures that every Under Armour product is doing something for you by making you better. Under Armour's mission statement was to create a T-shirt that provided compression and wicked perspiration off your skin rather than absorb it. Founded by a former University of Maryland football player Kevin Plank, Under Armour's product line now includes HeatGear, ColdGear, and AllSeasonGear for "between the extremes."
Holabird Sports
9229 Pulaski Highway
Baltimore, MD 21220
(410) 687-6400
www.holabirdsports.com
Willie Hirshfield's love of tennis inspired the idea for Holabird Sports. Hirshfield founded the Greenspring Racquet Club in Baltimore, followed a few years later by the Holabird Racquet Club. What began as a mail order sports equipment business bloomed in to a 42,000 square foot warehouse with a 7,000 square foot showroom on the outskirts of Baltimore City. Holabird Sports showroom houses an indoor demo tennis court with a backboard. Customers can consult with Master Racquet Technicians about restringing and possible new purchases.
Under Armour Factory House
6611-A Cabot Dr.
Curtis Bay, MD 21226
(410) 255-2468
www.underarmour.com
Under Armor operates two types of retail stores called Under Armour Brand House and Under Armour Factory House. Baltimoreans can find all their favorite Under Armour sports wear and accessories at the Curtis Bay Under Armour Factory House. The Under Armour Factory House offers customers an all-access pass to Under Armour best-sellers and signature favorites. Under Armour Factory House caters to customers by helping them take their game to the next level with quality women's athletic wear.
Race Pace Bicycles
1410 Key Highway
Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 986-0001
racepacebicycles.com
Race Pace Bicycles is ranked as one of the top 100 bike shops in the United States according to a National Bicycle Dealer's Association survey. Race Pace Bicycles won this award for the past few years because of amazing service from on the the finest staffs in the bicycle industry. They off the largest selection of bikes and gear in the region and their bicycle technicians who are the most skilled and knowledgeable. Race Pace Bicycles offers a wide range of clothing including race thermal shorts, T-shirts, socks, vests, jackets, and more. With locations throughout the Baltimore region, customers can shop at the flagship Baltimore store, or the Columbia, Ellicott City, Owings Mills, and Westminster locations.
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Jill Berry @MusingsfromMe is a writer who stays at home or a SAHM who writesit depends on the day and her mood. While playing a writer on the internet, Jill has the gray hair AND blogposts from raising a kid, a preteen, and a teen. When not blogging at Musings from Me, Jill seizes family time whenever she candinner as a family, movie night, marathon family game sessions, travelingyou name it she wants to do it.
