Article updated: 8/2/2010 11:01:11 AM
As the number of Richmond area athletes and local competitions has grown exponentially, owners Jennifer and Ben Johnson say they simply needed more space to expand their product lines and service offerings.
“We have always been service oriented,” says Jennifer, “but haven’t had the space to expand our services, products, clinics and other things we’d like to offer customers.”
Both competitive racers, the Johnsons had to travel to D.C. to get the gear they needed to train and compete. They saw a local need and dreamed of opening a shop that would become the region’s premier destination for endurance athletes.
In 2001, they opened 3Sports in the Tuckahoe Shopping Center and four years later, opened a second location at Short Pump which specializes in running and apparel. “All of the brands we carry are tried and tested by us,” said Johnson. “We feel strongly that the high quality of our products represents the high quality and standards we set for our services and shop.”
The move to River Road Shopping Center doubles their current space to 5,000 square feet and allows them the room to expand their lines, services, gear and accessories.
Article first appeared in SBQ Issue #14, May/June | 2010
