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Mud Run . . . before and during
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Fleet Feet Sports Knoxville
Newsletter
October
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| Dear *****, |
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Why
we run?
As fall brings cooler temperatures and
colorful scenery, I find myself running more. But why?
What draws me to the outside?
So let me share with you
my top 10 reasons for running. When you are done reading, make
your own top 10 reasons and keep it nearby. Next time you feel
down about your day and reluctant to get out for a jog, pull out
your list and remind yourself why you like running, or better yet,
why you need running.
So here are my
reasons:
#10 To enjoy the beauty of
nature
#9 To have a great meal
afterwards!
#8 To meet new
people
#7 To make & share
stories
#6 To see new
places
#5 To conquer new
challenges
#4 To feel
young
#3 To find solice and
quiet
#2 To know that I still
CAN
#1 To do my
JOB
Do what you love and love what you do. What
are your reasons?
Train smart, live well, and make a
difference!.
- Shahin |
Diva
Night
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Pamper your Sporty
Side . . .
What:
Diva Night
When:
Monday, October 20th
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where:
Fleet Feet Sports
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,
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
 Take $10 off any bra purchase!
For those
that cannot make Diva Night
mention this newsletter and take advantage
of this
savings all week -
Oct 20th through Oct 26th.
Discount limited to stock
on hand.
Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer,
coupon,
discount, previous purchase, or special
orders.
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End of
Summer Sale
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SAVE ON SUMMER APPAREL
Buy One Get One Free
on select summer apparel including
shimmels, tanks, singlets, sleeveless tops, shorts &
skorts
Sale limited to stock on hand.
Cannot
be used in conjunction with any other offer, coupon,
discount,
previous purchase, or special orders.
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Atomic
Duathlon Clinic
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 What:
Atomic Duathlon Clinic
When:
Sun Oct 12th,
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Where: Fleet
Feet Sports
Have
questions about the Atomic Duathlon? . . . Need help with transitions? . .
. Wondering what your
nutrition needs are pre/during/post race?
Join the
Duathlon Clinic to get answers to all your questions and get ready
for the Atomic Duathlon held on
Oct 19th. The clinic will be hosted by Shahin Hadian, USA Triathlon
certified coach. Topics covered: race course information, transition
set-up, gear requirements, nutritional needs and training goals.
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| Upcoming
Events |
 Oct 12: Clinic
for the Atomic Duathlon Oct 20: Diva
Night - ladies only night of socializing & pampering
Oct 20 - Nov
2: One stop registration for Buddy's Race Against
Cancer and packet pickup Oct 23 &
27: Long Distance Training Orientation Meetings - a 10 miler
or half marathon training program Sept - Nov: New
Balance No Boundaries - a begin to run/walk training program
(Fall Session) Nov - Feb: Long
Distance Training - a 10 miler or half marathon training
program |
| Gift
Cards |
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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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| One Stop
Registration for Buddy's Race Against Cancer |
Fleet Feet Sports is proud to be a supporter of Buddy's Race Against Cancer 5K Walk 'n
Run held on Nov 16 starting at Worlds fair Park in downtown
Knoxville.
During the period of Oct 20 thru Nov 2, you can
register and pick up your T-shirt by making a single visit to the
store. Support this great event where every dollar raised
helps fight cancer in East Tennessee.
Come watch our No
Boundaries training group reach their goal of running/walking their
first or best 5k at Buddy's Race. |
Long
Distance Training Program
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Are you're looking to . .
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take your running to the next level,
- achieve a race
distance you've never run before, or
- have others to run
with as you train . . .
then
come join our Long Distance training
program.
The goal of the program is
to take someone who is currently running 3 to 5 miles and help
them finish a long distance event from one of following:
12-week training program, goal race: the
Calhouns 10-Miler in Jan 2009
15-week training program, goal race: the
Strawberry Plains 1/2 Marathon in Feb 2009
Program participants receive:
A complete 12-week or 15-week training
program and calendar with detailed workouts
Weekly coach led training session with
hydration provided
Series of seminars on topics such as
injury prevention, nutrition, and stretching
Weekly e-mail from the coach with
tips, advice and motivation/encouragement
E-mail support - the coach will answer
individual questions regarding training and running related issues
Weekly Group Runs available from Fleet
Feet Sports
Technical fiber shirt & water
bottle - valued at $30
Attend one of our Orientation Meetings to learn
more:
When:
Thur, Oct 23rd at 5:00pm or Mon, Oct 27th at 6:00pm
Where: Fleet
Feet Sports
Questions? Call the store
(865)675-FEET or send us an email
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New Fall
Fashions
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  Brooks
Vapor
Dry Capri - brushed stretch fabric holds off moisture and
balances your temperature in heat and cold; stretch mesh inserts
increase breathability. Has a hidden zippered rear pocket.
Breakaway
Longsleeve - extremely soft, moisture-transfer
polyester offers comfortable stretch and great breathability. Has
music-ready back hip pocket with a hidden zipper.
Mizuno
Meridian
Hoodie & Capri - drylite moisture management fabric for
increased comfort, allowing unrestricted motion for better
performance. The hoodie has front cargo pockets and the capri has a
concealed side zipper pocket.
 Nike
Soft
Hand 1/2 Zip - soft, moisture-wicking Dri-FIT fabric feels
light and keeps you warm. Mesh insets under the arms allows for
optimal ventilation.
Perfect
Fit Long Short - Dri-FIT fabric wicks moisture away to keep
you dry and comfortable. Wide waistband helps provide a comfortable
fit.
 Moving Comfort
Trail
1/2 Zip - fast-wicking, ultra-soft fabric keeps you dry and
protected.Features thumb holes for extra warmth and a hidden side
zip pocket.
Bermuda
Trail Shorts - ultra-comfortable, lightweight fabric allows
freedom of movement. The extra length offers a trendy new look and
more protection from the elements. Three convenient pockets: an
internal, a side zip, and a side elastic.
 Saucony
Primo
Long Sleeve - has a lightly brushed stretch fabric that
provides deluxe comfort and superior moisture management.
Boston
Pant - fabric provides moisture management with a soft
cotton-like feel. Features side zippered seam pockets and
lock-down ankle
zippers.
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| At the
Races |
Marine Mud Run (Sept 13, 2008)
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Were you one of the
few, the proud, the muddy?!! Fleet Feet Sports was
proud to sponsor the Marine Mud Run which benefitted Toys for Tots.
If you were one of the racers that received a Fleet Feet Asics race
bib remember to come by the store to pick up your free shirt.
Congratulations to all the participants!
The race results can
be found here.
Checkout
the race photos for in
our photo gallery.
Atomic Man Triathlon (Sept 28, 2008)
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This Half Ironman triathlon offered a challenging
course and foggy start! Congratulations to all the
participants.
The race results can be found here.
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| Trail
Running |
 Getting off the roads
and onto trails is a fun and exciting way to shake up your running
routine. There are so many benefits to trail running: the soft
dirt of trails has less impact on your joints than asphalt; you
strengthen different muscles that you do not use while road running;
and the biggest benefit, there is a rejuvenation of spirit that
comes from being surrounded by nature.
I met Hendree last year in our first few months of being
open. I had never met anyone so full of energy and passion for
trail running. After months of talking about our interests, I
finally asked him why he runs and what he thinks about when he
runs. Later this year, Hendree and I plan on running Mount
LeConte. Who knows! Next may be the Grand Canyon's rim to rim.
In Hendree's words: To answer your question
- why I run.
I run because I am fulfilled
both physically and spiritually by the rhythms and challenges of
running.
I run because I enjoy training to achieve a
goal.
And I run because running delivers me to a place, both
physically and spiritually, of fitness and balance.
I often
have my best thinking and praying time when I am running.
I
am almost exclusively a trail runner.
Hendree
Harrison
St. Paul's Episcopal Church,
Athens, TN
Weekly group trail runs on Sunday
mornings will be starting soon. Check our website for
updates.
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| Coach's Corner |
Runners' High: Joggers Live
Longer
 That runner's high
may translate into a lot of other long-lasting health benefits, a
new report from an ongoing study suggests. Researchers have found
that regular jogging, or any consistent aerobic exercise, in middle
age and late in life may reduce people's risk of disabilities and
help them live longer and healthier.
The study published in
the Archives of Internal Medicine tracked two groups of people -
"ever-runners" and "never-runners" - over two decades beginning in
1984. With her colleagues, lead author Dr. Eliza F. Chakravarty, an
immunologist and rheumatologist at Stanford University School of
Medicine, studied 538 people who run regularly, the majority of whom
were selected from a national running club, along with a control
group of 423 people who never run, drawn from the faculty and staff
at Stanford. All participants were age 50 or older when the study
began.
. . . <click here to read full
article>.
Her study suggests that regular aerobic
exercise, even starting in middle age, could be a crucial factor.
"It's never too
late to start an exercise program," she says.
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Shahin
Hadian
Fleet Feet Knoxville
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Tuesdays at 6:00am