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Dashing through the square 5K Marietta Holiday Tradition

Dashing Through the Square: A Marietta Holiday Tradition

Carolyn Cooper November 6, 2025

Every December, the heart of Marietta Square transforms into a scene worthy of a holiday postcard. Streets glow, bells jingle, and hundreds of runners and walkers gather for one of Cobb County’s most joyful events: Dashing Through the Square 5K. Now celebrating its 10th year, this festive 5K run/walk has become a local favorite for families, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves an excuse to wear Santa hats in public before 8 a.m. How It

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What’s the Best Shoe for Flat Feet?

Carolyn Cooper October 28, 2025

Let’s start with a truth bomb: asking “What’s the best shoe for flat feet?” is kind of like asking, “What’s the best car for tall people?” It’s a good question, and also a tricky one. While flat feet are a real thing, the right shoe isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. At Big Peach East Cobb, we hear this question a lot. It’s one of the most common things people type into Google, and it’s something we

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Sparkle Wellness: Build Habits, Have Fun

Carolyn Cooper October 9, 2025

If you’ve lined up for a local 5K in East Cobb or Roswell, you’ve probably seen them: abright, smiling Sparkle Wellness crew—often in pink—cheering, racing, and making thewhole event feel like a block party. This is the story behind that energy: how JacyntaHarb built a community that makes healthy habits fun, turns “I can’t” into “I did,” andkeeps showing up for our running races month after month. Who Is Jacynta Harb? Jacynta’s path didn’t start

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The Science (and Art) of Shoe Fitting at Big Peach East Cobb

Carolyn Cooper September 24, 2025

Finding the right running shoe shouldn’t be guesswork. At Big Peach East Cobb, we use 2D/3D foot scanning, video gait analysis, and real-world expertise to match you with shoes that fit, feel, and perform. If you’re looking for running shoe fitting in East Cobb, you’re in the right place. Our fit process is both science-driven and a little bit of artistry. And it’s one reason why people visit us instead of just clicking “Add to Cart.”

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Hoka Clifton

From Obscurity to #1: The Hoka & Big Peach Story

Carolyn Cooper September 6, 2025

If you’ve visited us at Big Peach East Cobb lately, you’ve likely noticed the prominence of the iconic blue Hoka box on the floor as well as how much a presence the brand has on our footwear wall. We’ve been fitting runners in Hoka running shoes across East Cobb and Marietta since the early days—long before Bondi and Clifton became household names. This is the story of how a tiny French footwear startup and an Atlanta running

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