Eric Grimm
Which VS do you work in?
Varsity Sports New Orleans
How long have you worked at Varsity Sports / running stores / retail experience and where?
I have worked at Varsity Sports for over 2 years.
Favorite running/walking shoe of all times? Why?
The Newton Distance. It’s lightweight, breathable, and the color schemes are impeccable.
Best song to run/workout to?
Blitzkrieg Bop by the Ramones, my cadence always seems to fall right into the BPM.
Pre-race food of choice?
Banana with a spoonful of crunchy peanut butter and a caramel stroopwaffle.
Favorite running/walking routes in Louisiana? Outside of Louisiana?
The St. Charles neutral ground to Audubon Park.
Favorite race / location / or to place to travel to?
Tchoupitoulas Bar-a-thon, obviously.
What athletic / running gear (other than shoes) could you not live without?
Spi-belt and a backwards hat, always.
Athletic accomplishments you are most proud of?
Not puking during the Tchoupitoulas Bar-a-thon….
Favorite core exercise?
Does eating count? What about laughing??
Guilty pleasure? (i.e. – Snacks? Netflix show?)
Salt and Vinegar chips of any and every variety and Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups.
Favorite color Varsity Sports shirt?
Anything bright, neon, and obnoxious.