Lacing up a pair of running shoes is one of the best ways to give your feet a boost of energy, second only to filling your loafers with energy bars. Accelerate with ease with today's Groupon: for $20, you get $40 toward running shoes and apparel at The Run Shoppe in Cape Coral.

The Run Shoppe armors feet with comfortable gear for recreational walking, competitive running, CrossFit, and everything in between. The staff helps fit shoes to cater to patrons' individual biomechanical needs, with popular in-stock brands supplying models such as Mizuno Wave Inspire 7 ($99.99) and inov8 f-lite 195 ($115). Runners can also increase blood flow to the lower legs with Zensah compression leg sleeves ($39.99) or protest the sun's intrusive glare with Boston Bill polarized sunglasses ($40). And for niche needs, the shop's selection of socks, nutritional supplements, and training books aid athletes during their race toward the finish line or away from their fear of swimming.