Established 1977 – Ken Long and his wife, Ruth, decided to bet on themselves. They founded The Runners Forum. Runners Forum was founded as a community retail store specializing in running and walking shoes, apparel, and accessories for runners and walkers of all levels. From day one, with great support and help from their two daughters, two grandsons, and their Best-Team-Ever, they proved their decision to bet on themselves was the correct move!

1980 – Solidifying a strong foundation that their customers could rely upon, they formed Bricks to Bricks Training Program and Ken Long and Associates, which began to manage existing and their own signature events.

2011 – Ken and Ruth decided to retire, sold their equipment and events (except Bricks to Bricks).

2016 – Ruth advised Ken to get a job. As she said, “Ken, go get a job; you are floating around the house like a turd in a toilet bowl!” Ken got a job as an independent contractor with a local courier company.

2017 – Ken and Ruth decided to bet on themselves once again by using their unique and customer-focused business model. Due to the unexpected death of Ruth, Ken decided to continue as an independent contractor.

2024 – Due to Ken’s passion, enthusiasm and experience of the sport, he decided to bring back the Bricks to Bricks Training Program as Bricks to Bricks 2 Training