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Happy holidays to all!
Have you ever considered what the holiday season means
to you? With the holidays come the joy of visiting family and
friends, finding time to renew your faith, or escaping to
private solace to find yourself. Also, with the holidays
come the stress of gift giving, pressure of taking better care of
yourself, or providing more care for those that
need your help or are less fortunate.
In our second holiday season in Knoxville, we have
come to appreciate the Fleet Feet Family we have built around
us. We are blessed with good friends and a great
community. Throughout the year, we have tried to share
with you our philosophy of working hard and playing hard. In
this edition, we have gathered new ideas on training, gift
giving, and finding that special time for
yourself. So read and enjoy.
As I get ready for my first Father-Daughter dance
this Saturday, I have already picked out the gift I would like
to receive this holiday season. Anna and I are
planning to dance a Tango. Neither of us are trained but
we are doing our best by following the steps we
found online. It will not be the best Tango, but will be our
best. During a "promenade" practice, the excitement in my
daughter's eyes gave a glimpse of the gift that I most
desire. When I step across that dance floor with my 7
year old, I will receive my best holiday
gift. And she does not even know it. Have you picked
yours?
Train smart, live well, and make a
difference!.
- Shahin |
Holiday
Lights Run
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Holiday Lights Run & Walk
When:
Thurs, Dec 18th at 6:00pm
Where: Fleet
Feet Sports Cost:
Free
Join us for a fun and festive
Holiday Lights Run & Walk. The Thursday night run/walk
group will take a tour of holiday lights in the
neighborhoods.
We encourage caroling by those who can carry a
tune while running or walking. There is also a rumor that
Santa and his reindeer might make an appearance!.
Come in the
store for:
 hot chocolate & tasty holiday treats,
free Christmas wrap,
Buy in Farragut promotion this week: 20% off accessories
(hats, gloves, socks, lights,
....)
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| Holiday Gift
Cards |
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. 
- Cards can be purchased in any denomination
- Cards can be redeemed at any Fleet Feet Sports location
- Remaining balance stays on the card for the next visit
- Card balances can be checked online with card
number
Special
offer for the holiday season...
Free gift with the purchase of any gift card over
$25. |
Heart Rate
Monitors & FSAs
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 If you participate in a
Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account with your
medical insurance plan, did you know that eligible expenses include
heart rate monitors (home diagnostic device), compression socks and
ankle/knee braces (joint support)? We didn't realize this, but a
customer of ours did and she avoided losing unspent funds at the end
of the year.
So, take a look at your plan, look at your
unspent funds and think about how you may make good use of those
funds before you lose them at the end of the year
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| Upcoming
Events |
 Dec 18th:
Holiday Lights Run & Walk Nov - Feb: Training Programs
- a 10K, 10 miler or Half Marathon training program
Nov - Dec: Buy
in Farragut Holiday Campaign Jan - March: Winter Warrior -
program to stay active through winter Jan 2nd: Winter
Warrior kickoff
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Personal
Rewards
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Earn Reward Points As You
Shop!
Receive a $25 voucher for every $250 you spend
with us.
 No card to carry.
No sign up fees.
No minimum purchase.
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Buy in
Farragut Holiday Specials
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Fleet Feet Sports is proud
to be participating in the Town of Farragut's holiday campaign:
Buy
in Farragut. We will have special discounts at the store
during each promotion week.
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Dec 1 - Dec
7
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Stay warm this winter . . .
up to 15% off winter
clothing.
Includes jackets, tops, pants,
tights, and men's wind boxers &
briefs.
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Dec 8 - Dec
14
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Gear up on tech items . . .
up to 10% off
electronics.
Includes watches, heart rate
monitors, pedometers, and Nike iPod Sport
Kit.
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Dec 15 - Dec
24
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Fill up your stockings . .
. 20% off select
accessories.
Includes socks, hats, gloves,
sunglasses, lights, yankz, lace locks, and all nutritional
items.
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Promotions limited to stock on hand
and may not be combined with other promotions/coupons.
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Winter
Warrior
!!!! Moved to January 2009 !!!!
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 Be a Winter Warrior
this Winter!!
Join Fleet Feet for this FREE
winter program to help motivate you to stay active in the winter
time. Simply come to one of our workouts and you will automatically
be entered in the program.
This program is for walkers,
runners, exercise beginners and exercise fiends. We don't care, we
just want you to stay active this winter. One rule - no whining on
the weather or else we can poke jokes at you :).
The program
is completely FREE and includes:
- A Kickoff Party with refreshments and treats on Jan 2nd.
- Prizes along the way such as water bottles, socks, shirts and
more. Prizes are based on workouts attended and other fun events.
- Camaraderie of group workouts.
The program runs January
2008 through March 2009. To join simply attend one of our
workouts or the kickoff party and you are automatically
in. |
Holiday Gift
Ideas
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Knoxville's 1st  Bicycing Routes book with 40
routes complete with cue sheets, maps, profiles and lots of color
photos. Bicycling Routes will entice you to explore all of
Knoxville's backroads and scenic countryside.
One of our
favorite running gloves are the Brooks Vapor Dry Gloves. Form
fitting and sleek, these gloves will keep your hands warm in almost
all temperatures.
 Long runs require hydration. Hydration requires
comfort, quality and function. Fuel Belt products provide all of
these characteristics. 
Brooks' NightLife™ color and
360 degrees of 3M Scotchlite® reflectivity dramatically enhance
visibility for early morning or nighttime running. We carry the
Nightlife vest, long sleeve half zip, hat, socks, gloves, and
more.
The Garmin Forerunner series has
dramatically changed the way we run. The 405 is the latest model.
Its new slim design is of course GPS enabled and includes wireless
sync and a touch bezel. With or without heart rate capability, the
Garmin Forerunners will improve the productivity and efficiency of
your training.
Need a little more
protection from the cold winter wind? We carry a variety of
men's boxers and briefs with a built in wind barrier from Asics,
Brooks, and Sugoi.
 Give the Gift of Running. Our No
Boundaries Begin to Run Training Program has helped many people
start an active lifestyle. No Boundaries is a coached, 12 week
program designed to prepare participants to complete a 5K race. Each
session includes both run and walk/run groups. The next sessions
starts in February. If you know someone who would benefit from
beginning an active lifestyle in a supportive, educational, fun and
non-intimidating environment, a No Boundaries Gift Certificate would
be the perfect gift.
The Ultimate Running Journal is the
perfect place to document the details of your training regime. With
space for logging daily and weekly mileage, as well as time, route,
and weather, this log is packed with training tips and will help you
set and stay committed to your goals, organize your training
program, and calculate your progress.
We have a lot of great
stocking stuffers for the runner, walker, and fitness enthusiast on
your list: ornaments, stickers, chocolate mint GU, night lights,
water carriers, etc....
Come in and let us help you
find the right
gift. |
| At the
Races |
 Cross Knox 15K (Nov 11,
2008) -
On its second year, Cross Knox continues to introduce
large numbers to the beautiful greeways crossing across Knoxville.
Even the frigid morning (around 19 degrees at the start) could not
keep the motivated runners home. Fleet Feet
Sports is honored to be one of the supporters of this event.
Congratulations to all participants,
and specially to Olivia and Callie for placing
in their respective categories.
The race results can be found here. 
Rutledge Full
& Half Marathon (Nov 15, 2008) - Fleet Feet Sports
was proud to be a sponsor of the Rutledge Half & Full marathons.
Despite the threat of the rain, runners braved the weather to
complete the inaugural event. Congratulations to Stacy Zazado (4:10)
and Randall Baggett (4;38) who ran their first marathons
& Olivia and Kelly for finishing their 2nd half-marathons under
the watchful eyes of their teammates Robin &
Bill. Robin paced them and Bill cheered them on, showing
that friendship knows no weather. The race results can be found here.  Buddy's
Race Against Cancer 5K (Nov 16, 2008) - A great
finish to another successful No Boundaries - Begin to Run 5K
training program. Despite the cold morning, over 30 joined
together to accomplish their mission of completing their first or
their best 5K. Regardless of the outcome, they were already
winners. Cheryl and I are proud to be part of this elite
group. Many have decided to join our Next Steps 10K training
program. Congratulations to all who participated. The race
results can be found here. Checkout
the race photos in our
photo gallery. |
| Coach's Corner |
What to Wear in Winter
Weather
Dressing for cold
weather running can be a challenge. When
running in cold weather always remember one word -
LAYERS.
The key to winter running
dressing, especially with your upper body, is layering. Not only do
layers trap body heat, they allow sweat to move through the layers
of clothing. The moisture is wicked away from your first layer to
your outer layers, and then evaporates. If you dress so that you are
warm at the start of your run you will probably be over heated at
the end. As you generate heat during your run you can remove layers
to avoid overheating. You're going to warm up once you get moving,
so you should feel a little bit chilly when you start your run. A
good rule of thumb: Dress as if it's 20 degrees warmer outside than
it really is.
Head and
Neck
- Thermal hat: On cold
days, you'll lose a reported 40% of your heat from your head, so
it's important to keep it covered. A fleece or wool hat is
perfect for keeping your head warm during winter runs. You can
easily tuck it into your pants if you feel like you're starting to
overheat.
- Neck Gaiter: Often worn
by skiers, a neck gaiter can be extremely valuable on a frigid,
windy day to protect your neck and face. You can pull it up over
your mouth to warm the air you're breathing in, which is
especially helpful when you first start your run.
- Chapstick/Vaseline:
Protect your lips from chapping with some Chapstick or Vaseline.
You can also use the Vaseline on your nose and cheeks (or anywhere
else on your face) to prevent windburn and chapping.
Upper
Body
- Wicking Base Layer: The
layer closest to your body should be made from a synthetic wicking
material, such as DryFit, Thinsulate, Thermax, CoolMax,
polypropolene, or silk. This will wick the sweat away from your
body, keeping you dry and warm. It's very
important to make sure you don't wear cotton for this layer
because once it gets wet, you'll stay wet. When it's above
40 degrees F, you can usually wear just a long-sleeve base layer.
- Insulating Layer: Your
second or middle layer, which is needed for very cold weather
(below 10 degrees F), should be an insulating material, such as
fleece. This layer must continue wicking moisture away from the
skin. It should have the perfect balance of trapping some air to
keep your warm, yet release enough vapor or heat to avoid
overheating. Some fabrics suggested for your second layer:
Akwatek, Dryline, Polartec, polyester fleece, Microfleece,
Thermafleece and Thermax.
- Wind- and Water-proof Outer
Layer: This layer should protect you against wind and
moisture (rain, sleet, snow), but at the same time allow both heat
and moisture to escape to prevent both overheating and chilling.
It's a good idea to wear a jacket with a zipper for this layer, so
that you can regulate your temperature by zipping it up and down.
Suggested outer layers: ClimaFit, Gore-Tex, Microsuplex, nylon,
Supplex, and Windstopper. If it's between 10 and 40 degrees F, you
can usually get away with a wicking base layer and an outer layer.
- Gloves/Mittens: You can
lose as much as 30% of your body heat through your extremities, so
it's important to cover those hands. On cold days, wear gloves
that wick away moisture. When it's extremely cold, mittens are a
better choice because your fingers will share their body heat.
Lower
Body
- Tights/Running Pants:
Your legs generate a lot of heat so you don't need as many layers
on your lower body. You can usually wear just a pair of tights or
running pants made of synthetic material such as Thermion,
Thinsulate, Thermax, Coolmax, polypropolene, and/or silk. If it's
below 10 degrees F (temperature or wind chill), you may want to
consider two layers on your lower body: a wicking layer of tights,
and a wind-proof layer such as track pants.
- Socks: Never wear cotton
socks (in cold or warm weather) when running because they
won't wick away the moisture, leaving your feet wet and prone to
blisters. Instead, be sure to wear a good pair of wicking socks
made of fabrics such as acrylic, CoolMax, or wool (in the winter).
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