| Dear *****, |
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Our No Boundaries Begin to Run program is well under
way. The group is strong and motivated.
Our sprint triathlon program in finishing in May and
soon we begin our Olmpic distance triathlon training
group. Our youth running program at St. John Neumann
Catholic school has ended with great results.
We are so proud to be involved with so many programs that helps
our Fleet Feet Community become and stay active. On a personal
note, I have decided to make a change and commute to work on
bike. After all, isn't May the "bike to work" month?
So if you have not taken that first step, for what are you
waiting ? We will partner with you and help you reach your
goal. That is our Fitlosophy.
Train smart, live well, and make a
difference!.
- Shahin |
Diva
Night
|
 Pamper
your Sporty Side . . .
We are having a
Diva Night on Monday, May 5th from 6:30 pm till 8:30 pm at
the store. This is free event for ladies only to enjoy an
evening of socializing and pampering.
Learn about women's health &
nutrition,
Be professionally fit for a sports
bra,
Enjoy a chair massage,
Light refreshments and wine served,
Receive a special diva gift bag,
Door prizes and store discounts that
night only
Please call the
store at (865) 675-FEET or email
us to reserve a space.
Special
Savings on Bras
For Diva
Night get a special discount on all Moving Comfort and Champion
bras:
► Buy 1 bra and get a 2nd bra Half OFF!
For those that
cannot make Diva Night
mention this newsletter and take
advantage of the
bra discount all week - May 5th through May
11th.
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Your Opinion
Matters
|
 How Can We Improve Your
Fleet Feet Sports Experience?
We would like to invite you to
take part in our 2008 customer experience survey to help us better
meet your needs. The
survey takes 5 minutes to complete . . . we
promise!
We know that you may receive many invitations
from retailers to participate in surveys like this so we'll get
right to the point; tell us what is important to you, how we compare
to other retailers and how we can improve. We are committed to act
on this information to continue improving your Fleet Feet Sports
experience. Please share your thoughts with us now: Fleet Feet Sports
Customer Experience Survey.
Thank
you for helping us to look for ways to
improve.
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| Upcoming
Events |
 Apr - July: New
Balance No Boundaries - a begin to run/walk training
program May 5th: Diva
Night - night of socializing and pampering for ladies only
May 12th & May
15th: Orientation Meeting - Triathlon 201
Training May - Aug:
Triathlon 201 - an olympic distance triathlon training
program |
| Gift
Cards |
|
Gift Cards Available
For that special friend or loved one who you would like to buy
a great gift, but don't know their size or what color to
choose?
A Fleet Feet Sports Gift Card is the perfect FIT.
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Triathlon
201 - Olympic Distance
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Ever
wanted to complete an olympic distance triathlon?
Learn open water swim techniques?
 Get
faster transition times?
The goal of the
program will be for an athlete to complete the Tri Fall Creek Falls
Triathlon on Aug 17th. This is an open water
triathlon. The program includes:
12 week training schedule
guidance and advice from an USA Triathlon certified
coach
weekly group training
open water swim training
sessions
technical t-shirt and water
bottle
Each training session will focus on a
different phase of training, from swimming to transitioning. To
participate you will need at a minimum, running/walking shoes,
bicycle, helmet, and a willing mind and body. We'll supply you with
the knowledge to complete an olympic distance
triathlon.
Program Fee: $75 (note: does not include race
entry)
Orientation Meetings:
When: Mon, May
12th at 6:00pm or Thur, May 15th at 5:15pm
Where: Fleet Feet
Sports
Questions? Call the store at (865)
675-FEET or email us for answers.
For more information, visit our clinics
page. |
Going Green
|
Choose To Reuse!
Fleet Feet Sports locations
nationwide will now offer a reusable bag option. Customers wanting
to be more eco-friendly can opt for a reusable Fleet Feet Sports bag
for just $1. Considering the numbers, $1 is a great investment.
● 500 billion -
1 trillion: the estimated number of plastic bags used
worldwide annually.
● 100 billion: the number ofplastic
shopping bags used by the United States annually.
● 12 million: the number of barrels
of oil required to make that many plastic bags for the US alone.
● 1 million:
the number of plastic bags used every minute worldwide.
● 100
thousand: the number of marine animals killed by plastic bags
each year.
● 1
thousand: the number of years it takes for plastic bags to
degrade in our landfills Less than 1% of all plastic bags are
actually ever recycled. |
Moving
Comfort Free Tote Bag
|
 A
Fit Women is A Powerful Woman
Update your spring
training gear!! Purchase $50 of Moving Comfort apparel and/or
 sports bras and receive a
free tote that tells the world "A fit women is a powerful woman".
Moving Comfort's mission is to design and deliver
performance apparel and sports bras that support and inspire women
to get fit, be healthy and achieve their own unique personal bests.
If you're needing some inspiration, come by and see
us!
Offer good while supplies last. One tote per
customer.
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| At the
Races |
 Ribbon Run
5K
(Apr 5,
2008) - Despite the rain, fun was had by all at the Ribbon Run 5K which
benefited the Breakthrough
Corporation. Their mission is to improve the lives of adults
with autism. The race results can be
found here.
Trideltathon
(Apr 27, 2008)
-
Congratulations to all triathetes who participated and
completed the Trideltathon. We had a strong representation
from our triathlon 101 training progrm, the Fort Sanders
Health & Fitness Triathlon class and the University of
Tennessee's Triathlon Club. We are very proud and
hope that you continue in your quest. . . WAY TO
GO!!!
The race results can be found here. |
| Coach's
Corner |
Walking in the Moment
(article from the Mayo Clinic)
"OK,
time for my daily walk. Here I go. Now, what do I need
to pick up at the store for dinner tonight? Let's see, the
deadline for that big work project is Thursday, and I have to order
tickets for the play this weekend . . ."
While you walk, is your
mind racing through a never ending to-do list or a chronicle of
worries? There's a better strategy. It's called "mindful walking,"
and it can turn your daily stroll into a way to relax and
re-energize. As you walk, you can focus your attention on the
moment-to-moment experience of walking.
Any type of walking
can help you manage your weight, decrease your risk of heart disease
and diabetes, and increase your aerobic fitness. Mindful walking can
also:
►
Help you
relax. By focusing on your walk, you give your mind a
break from processing dozens of thoughts at once.
►
Teach you
to begin to approach life with a more mindful attitude. You
can learn to carry this kind of focused thinking into the rest of
your day.
Try these ideas to make your next walk a new
moodenhancing experience:
- Start
with a moment of stillness. Before you take even one step,
set the goal of taking a focused walk. Give your mind a moment to
slow down.
- Connect
your mind and body. As you walk, consciously feel the
motion of the weight transferring from the heel to the ball of the
foot. Feel the muscles in your calves and thighs working. Bend
your arms and take on a gentle swinging motion. Aim for a fluid,
consistent stride and enjoy its rhythm.
- Breathe.
Follow each breath in and out. Focusing on your breathing can help
you stay in the moment.
- Experience your
surroundings. Perhaps you smell the bloom of lilacs, feel a
gentle breeze on your forehead or hear children playing nearby.
Recognize each experience.
- Mind
your thoughts. If an unwanted thought pops into your head,
recognize it and then let it float away. Don't react to or judge
the thought. Simply refocus your attention on your body's motion,
your surroundings and your
breathing.
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|
St. John Neumann Running Camp |
On Wed April 30th, we concluded our 8-week training program at
St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Our coaches Kate
Schulte and Shahin Hadian saw their group of 41 youngsters from
3rd thru 5th grade finish a 2-mile cross country style course.
The group participated as teams and had to overcome certain
obstacles on the course (e.g. crawling thru a box, run through back
woods, walk across balance beam, and slide down ramp). They
did marvelous. Congratulations to all of our
runners! | |
