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Summer is here and it is time to play. Are you ready?
Do you need new shoes to support
your feet?
Do you need new outfit to beat the heat?
Do you need a group to keep you energized?
Either
way, we have it. Our FIT
Specialists can help you from head to toe.
We are open 7 days a week and are here to serve your
needs. We look forward to seeing you and helping to
make your outdoor play even better.
And don't forget June 21 is Father's Day. Make a point of remembering the special men in your life and know that the best gift is your time.
Train smart, live well, and make a difference!.
- Shahin |
4Kay Run/Walk
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The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame will host a 4Kay™ Run/Walk on June 13 in Knoxville, TN.
Proceeds will benefit women's cancer research through the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund™. The event is in memory of NC State Women's Basketball Coach and Women's Basketball Hall of Famer Kay Yow (Class of 2000), who lost her battle with Breast Cancer on Jan. 24, 2009.
Fleet Feelt Sports Knoxville is proud to be a race sponsor. The race starts at 8:00 at the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. For more information visit their website. Come see the latest Nike Footwear selections in the finish area.
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Raffle for a pair of Nike Shoes
All proceeds benefit the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund
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Each raffle ticket is $1. Get a raffle ticket at the store or race day. Winner will be properly fitted for a pair of Nike shoes.
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| Father's Day Gift Ideas |
Montrail Molokai Sandals
These lightweight and comfortable sandals have innovative, heat-moldable foam allowing customization of footbeds to the exact contours of your feet. The soft, micro-pillowed footbed gives you a massaging component while supporting your feet.
Once a Runner
Once a Runner is often considered the paradigm of all running novels, winning the acclaim of such running legends as Frank Shorter, Alberto Salazar, and Bill Rodgers. The book illustrates the hard work and dedication that is required of an elite runner.
Nathan Stainless Steel Bottle
Looking for a BPA-free bottle? Features: steel flip straw allows you to access fluids without unscrewing the cap; QuickClip easily attaches the bottle to a belt or pack strap; wide-mouth, screw-top lid is large enough for easy filling and cleaning.  Tifosi SunglassesTifosi interchangeable system include multiple lenses for variable lighting conditions, hydrophilic adjustable temple and nose pieces and frames that are practically indestructible. The Fototec™ systems have polycarbonate lenses that are blended with microscopic photochromes that change tint when exposed to UV rays.  Fleet Feet Training ProgramFleet Feet Sports has training programs for running and triathlon events. You can train to run a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon. Or you train for a triathlon ranging from a sprint distance, an olympic distance or even a half ironman. Programs are fun and motivational. Check our training website for more information and to register. | |
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| In Store Events |
 June 1st, 4th, & 11th: Orientation Meetings for the triathlon training programs June 9th: Back Health Seminar with Dr El Pinzon June 23rd: Energy Healing Seminar with Caroline Munday Jun - Sept: Triathlon Training - training programs to race a sprint, olympic or half ironman triathlon |
| 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. |
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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| Summer Seminar Series |
Join us at the store every 2nd and 4th Tuesday during the summer for our educational seminar series. These sessions are FREE and open to the public. Please RSVP by email.
June Seminars
Topic: Back Health by Dr. Elmer Pinzon
Date: Tuesday, June 9th at 7:00pm
Learn about common back injuries and injury prevention. Dr. Pinzon specialty is Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, with a subspecialty in minimally-invasive, interventional spinal procedures, musculoskeletal and sports medicine, and electrodiagnostic medicine.
Topic: Energy Healing by Caroline Munday
Date: Tuesday, June 23rd at 7:00pm
Learn about energy healing to help restore your body's natural flow of energy, which in turn, naturally balances the body and encourages healing. Caroline Munday is a Master Reiki Teacher. Spurred by her love of Reiki, she has also learned other, compatible energy-healing systems, forms such as Quantum Touch and Healing Touch.
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Triathlon Training Programs
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 Looking a new challenge over the summer?Try a TRI!
We are offering 3 different triathlon training programs, something for the novice, intermediate and advanced athlete. Our training programs offer structured workouts, dedicated coaching, educational clinics, and oodles of motivation and support to keep you going from start to finish. Whether you're looking to get started in a fitness program, desire to complete a new distance, or are seeking a group to keep you motivated- our programs deliver results.
Triathlon 101
This 8-week
training program is scheduled around the Springbrook Sprint Triathlon on Aug 8th.
The goal of the program will be for a novice or beginner athlete to
finish the event.
Triathlon 201
This is a 10-week training program designed for an athlete to complete the Tri Fall Creek Falls on Aug 16th. An olympic distance is a 1500 meter swim, 40K bike and a 10K run.
Triathlon 301
This is a 16-week training program designed for an athlete to complete the Atomic Man Triathlon on Sept 27th. A half ironman distance is a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike and a 13.1 mile run.
For more information, visit our clinics
page or come to one of the Orientation Meetings:
- Mon, June 1st at 6:00pm
- Thur, June 4th at 5:00pm
- Thur, June 11th at 5:00pm
Questions? Call the store at (865)
675-FEET or email us.
Sponsored By:
 
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| At the Races |
SMARM 5K (May 2, 2009) -
The inagural SMARM 5K, benefitting the Smoky Mountain Area Rescue Ministries, had a great turnout in Sevierville, TN and ran smoothly for their first event. Fleet Feet Sports was proud to be a sponsor and congratulates all the participants.
Race results can be found here.
Foothills Sprint Triathlon (May 25, 2009) -
The second in the pool series sprint races, Foothills Sprint Triathlon is a fun and challenging event. Fleet Feet Sports not only sponsored the event but also selected it for their triathlon training program. The participants of the Tri 101 had a great time and even walked away with few awards. Congratulations to everyone!
Race results can be found here. Check out pictures from the race and our training program in the photo gallery.  Harmony Kids Triathlon (May 30, 2009) -
The first Harmony Kids Triathlon was held at the Springbrook . Exciting to see kids from age 7 to 15 competing, some even on a bike with training wheels. The race benefits Harmony Adoptions of Tennessee. Congratulations to all the participants.
Race results can be found here.
Special thanks to the Fleet Feet volunteers at the Harmony Kids Triathlon. |
Training with Timex
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Train with Timex Sweepstakes!
It's easy to train smarter with Timex and Fleet Feet Sports Knoxville! Purchase any Timex watch and enter to win a
personalized training plan from a Team Timex athlete to prepare you for
your fall race schedule. One lucky grand prize winner will receive a
custom training plan, plus a Timex heart rate monitor (Race Trainer)
and race clothing. Five runner-ups will also
receive a Timex heart rate monitor (Race Trainer) and race clothing. This promotion is exclusively offered at Fleet Feet Sports
so your chances of winning are GREAT! Check
out our selection of Timex watches from a 30 lap Ironman for $49.95 to
the 100 lap Ironman for $69.95.
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Save $75 on a Garmin 405
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GARMIN REBATE OFFER
Purchase a Garmin Forerunner® 405 or 405CX and receive a $50 mail in rebate. Offer good on purchases made between the period of May 1 and June 30. Take advantage of this offer quickly and start using the best training accessory available.
We have a demo Garmin 405
you can take on a test run!
Don't forget that your purchase of a Garmin device adds Personal Rewards points to your account. As a reminder, for every $250.00 you spend at Fleet Feet Knoxville we reward you with a $25.00 Personal Rewards voucher to be spent at the store. Ask about the details if you are not already enrolled in the PR program.
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| Coach's Corner |
Beat the Heat
 Excercising in the Heat . . .
Respect Your Body & Respect the Heat
Of all the adversities that runners face, heat is
the number one offender. This is because it can bring on two conditions
that can negatively affect your performance... Overheating and
Dehydration.
Overheating is the result of inadequate cooling; when the body
cannot keep up with the demands of evaporation of water from your skin.
When the body heats up internally, it starts to sweat and sends more
blood to the skin where it is cooled by coming into contact with the
relatively cooler skin. However, while running, your body's demand for
oxygen to the muscles means less blood will flow to the skin and this
is when overheating occurs. And thus begins the tug-of-war within your
body, especially if you want to keep up a certain pace. Either the
blood (and oxygen) goes to your muscles to keep up with the pace
demands and you start to overheat because less blood is going to the
skin for cooling - OR - the blood goes to the skin for cooling, but
less blood goes to your working muscles meaning you'll be forced slow
down.
Dehydration is the process of losing fluid from the body, in
this case through sweat. As you sweat you lose water and electrolytes.
That's why drinking a sports drink containing electrolytes, as well as
water, is so important. Because running in the heat exacerbates both
overheating and dehydration, it is important to take precautions when
running in the heat.
Precaustions for Running in the Heat
1. It takes approximately two weeks of consistent running in the heat and humidity to acclimate to warmer conditions.
2. Remember that thirst is not an indicator of dehydration. Once
you are thirsty, you are already low on fluids. Indications of
dehydration are an elevated heart rate during and after your run and
dark, golden-colored urine. After your run, keep drinking fluids until
your urine is clear.
3. During your run, drink about 4 to 8 ounces of water and/or sports drink every 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Weigh yourself before and after your run. Drink 16 ounces of
fluid for every pound of weight lost. Important note here... do not
use this as a method of weight loss!
5. Apply a sunscreen of at least SPF 15. Use is a non-drip formula that won't drip into your eyes.
6. Wear sunglasses that filter UVA and UVB rays and/or wear a cap with a visor.
7. Wear light-colored micro-fiber clothing.
8. Run when your shadow is taller than you are, and when the sun
is not high in the sky. If you run in the morning, you'll avoid the
heat, but may encounter a higher humidity. The air quality is also
better in the morning, since ozone levels increase soon after dawn,
peak at midday, and then again in the early evening. Times to avoid
running are noon till 3pm.
9. Eat salty foods and drinks such as pretzels and tomato juice.
10. Be aware of the heat index. This is
the number that calculates the air temperature with the relative
humidity to determine what the temperature feels like, the higher the humidity the hotter it feels.
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