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The Long Run Opens on Sutherland
Wednesday, December 11, 2019


Sutherland Avenue welcomes new small business entrepreneurs Julia Conner and Ethan Coffey, owners of The Long Run. Julia and Ethan are avid runners with a passion for promoting community wellness events and workshops that bring experienced and new athletes together. The Long Run is an athletic and casual clothing boutique specializing in functional high quality running and yoga apparel. The brands are unique and purpose driven. For example, Janji is a running specific brand focused on “exploring the world” in comfort and developing clean water programs by giving 5% back each year. Oiselle is a women owned clothing company focused on empowering female athletes of all ages and abilities. Other brands available are On shoes, rabbit (Made in the USA), Vuori, and Rhone.

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