Jayne E. Aspan

3. Bob Richards, editor of CARA's Chicago Runner, and Jayne Aspen, owner of The Runner's Soul, dine with members of the Elmhurst Running Club, which finished second in the Club Circuit Green Division.

The Runner's Soul will open a new retail store at 124 N. York Street in downtown Elmhurst, Illinois says Jayne E. Aspan, President of The Runner's Soul, LLC.The Runner's Soul is an independent specialty sporting goods store offering a wide selection of the latest in running shoes and apparel to the running enthusiast.Unlike national chain stores, this locally owned and operated store will personally relate to the needs of local residents as well as provide support for local running-related clubs, teams and activities.

Aspan, an active resident of Elmhurst looks forward to welcoming her fellow runners and triathletes to shop locally."I look forward to creating a store where the running public can come to share their collective experiences while shopping for "state of the sport" shoes and apparel" says Aspan.

Jayne Aspan, president, said the store will open after a complete renovation of the downtown storefront.