| Dear *****, |
| Spring is in
the air! Perfect time to clean house and start anew.
Our No Boundaries training program is about to
start. It is going to be an exciting time for every person who ever
wanted to complete their first 5K, whether for the first time ever
or the first time in a long while.
Train smart, live well, and make a
difference!.
- Shahin |
| No
Boundaries - Begin to Run Training Program |
Train to
Run or Walk your First 5K
Accomplishing
new, challenging things in life
starts with making the
commitment.
Get into
shape this Spring with our NO BOUNDARIES™ training program sponsored
by New Balance! The benefits of exercise are many, with
the most important being: weight loss and management, improved
cardiovascular health, improved bone health, improved mood and
better coordination. Sign up today to run or walk your first
5K and commit to making a life change. The training program is
designed for beginner runners and people that are currently inactive
or minimally active. The program is structured to help you cross the
finish line of your first 5K. Along the way we'll give you the
information and coaching you need to motivate you and keep you
moving, so that even after the race, fitness remains an important
part of your daily routine. As part of the experience, program
participants will receive the following:  12 week training schedule with detailed
workouts
support, guidance and advice from experienced
coaches
coached training sessions every Tuesday and
Thursday weekly emails from coaches with tips, advice, and
motivation
information sessions about proper running form,
hydration, nutrition, etc.
New Balance technical gear (t-shirt, hat, and
more)
Orientation
Meetings
Have questions?
Come to one of the following meetings:
- Tuesday April 8th at 6:00pm
- Thursday
April 10th at 5:00pm
The training schedule starts Monday, April 14th with first
group workout on Tuesday, April 15th. The program finishes at the
target race which is the Pilot Fireball Moonlite Classic 5K on
July 3, 2008.
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| Upcoming
Events |
Apr 8th &
10th: New Balance No Boundaries - orientation
meetings Apr 25th -
27th: State Sales Tax Holiday 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 |
| 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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TN Sales Tax
Holiday
|
 TN Sales Tax
Holiday is on Friday April 25th through Sunday April 27th,
many items at the store are tax exempt. During the holiday,
clothing (includes shoes) with a purchase price of $100 or less per
item is exempt from sales tax . . . saving you 9.25%!
 Shoes over $100 are not tax exempt so we will pay
that tax for you!
Remember you still earn Personal Rewards
points (that is like getting another 10% off)! For a
complete listing of tax exempt items visit the tax holiday
website. |
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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Diva
Night
|
 Save
the Date! 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.
Did
you know . . .
► 8 out of
10 women wear the wrong size bra
► The
breast lacks any major muscles . . . a woman relies on two things
for support:
1. breast ligaments and 2. properly fitted sports bra
► Women
should be fit for a bra at least once a year
► There
are two essential pieces of fitness equipment for women:
1. properly fitted
shoe and 2. properly fitted sports bra
► The
average life of a sports bra is 6 to12 months
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| LUNAFEST™ |
 LUNAFEST™ is a national
fundraising film festival that showcases short films by, for and
about women. This year's festival has nine unique films
ranging from animation to fictional drama, and cover topics such as
women, health, motherhood, body image, and cultural diversity.
Visit their website www.lunafest.org
for more details about the films.
This is the first time
LUNAFEST™
makes a stop in Knoxville. Net proceeds from this event will
benefit the Restoration House of East Tennessee and the Breast
Cancer Fund.
There will be a reception and silent auction
followed by the award winning films screening. Fleet Feet
Sports will be donating items for the silent auction
including a pair of shoes.
What:
LUNAFEST™ -
film screening, reception and silent auction
When: Tuesday, April 29
at 6:30pm
Where: Two
Rivers Pavilions, 4450 Wrights Ferry Road, Louisville, TN
37777
Seating is limited. Tickets on sale now for
$20 and at the door for $25. Call Stephanie Ramirez of Stroller Strides
at (865)288-7062 or visit www.therestorationhouse.net to reserve you
tickets.
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| At the
Races |
Women Today Expo 5K
(Mar 16, 2008)
- The first annual Women Today Expo 5K was held
Sunday morning on March 16th. Congratulations to all
participants. A special kudos to Audrey Howe, age 3, who
completed the entire course and finished with a smile on her face!
Thank you to the sponsors Knox News Sentinel, Food City, Sobe
Life Water, Total Race Solutions and volunteers from the
YWCA. See The race results can be found here.
Checkout race photos in
our photo gallery.
Knoxville Marathon/Half Marathon/5K/Kid's Run
(Mar 30, 2008)
- 
We are very proud of the kids in the Fleet Feet
Training program that completed the Kids Cariten Run last
Sunday. WAY TO GO!!!
Also congratulations to all the participants. It
was great to see all the smiling faces at the mile 24 water
stop. The race results can be found here. Checkout race photos for
in our photo
gallery. |
| Coach's
Corner |
Cross Training . . It Is for
Everyone
 If you are a runner who has a
one track mind of 'the more miles the better', listen up. Most
athletes have their own schedule of events for each race season and
typically, have an idea of how many miles they need to run each week
in order to reach, and be successful in, those goals.
You
may be in great shape for the sort of exercise you do routinely. But
if that's all you do, you may be setting yourself up for injury or
mental burnout and that is not a good way to get fit. What can help
prevent injury and burnout? . . . Cross
training!
After months of the same movements your
body becomes extremely efficient performing those specific
movements, and while that is great for competition, it limits the
amount of overall fitness you possess and reduces the actual
conditioning you get while training. Rather than continuing to
improve, you simply maintain a certain level of fitness. Cross
training is also beneficial in reducing the risk of injury from
repetitive strain or overuse.
Many people use cross training
in the form of a warm up for a walk or run. Early in a run and
during this cross training time, your body's core and muscles have
some time to physically warm-up. Early in this "warming process"
your body is preparing by over compensating respiratory and heart
rate for what it anticipates is around the next corner (flight
response), ie. a track workout, recovery run, or something else.
After adequately warming up, your central nervous system sends a
signal to your heart and lungs and basically says, 'worry not'. The
reason some people have the perception of running "easier" after
getting off the bike or in another form of cross-training, is due to
your body's ability to effectively handle the demands of the current
activity (lactate buffering).
Using cross training as a warm
up is basically positioning you to start your runs with a hot
engine. Your muscles are warm but most importantly your body is
effectively buffering lactate. Lactate is what makes your legs feel
"loaded up" or like dead weight during especially hard workouts. A
warm body can can effectively and efficiently buffer lactate at an
aerobic pace.
Everyone can benefit from cross training, both
in the form of a workout and in the form of a high quality warm up.
Performing multiple sports in one day makes it very apparent how
your running has profited from the dynamics of other sports.
Benefits
of Cross Training:
►
Reduces boredom in exercise
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Allows you to be flexible about training
needs
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Produces a higher level of all around
conditioning
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Conditions the entire body
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Reduces risk of injury
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Work some muscles while others rest and
recover
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Can continue to train if injured
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Improves your skill, agility and balance (core
strength)
 Cross Training
Exercises:
►
Running
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Swimming
►
Cycling
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Rowing
►
Stair Climbing
►
Jumping Rope
►
Skating
►
Skiing
►
Yoga, Pilates
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Strength training (free wights, machines, calisthenics,
etc.)
This list is certainly only the tip of the iceberg when
it comes to cross training. There are numerous activities out there
that can get you started on your road to cross training!
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