| Dear *****, |
Colors are
changing. Temperatures are dropping. Fall is here!
With
changing of season, it is a good time to take account of our
accomplishments and renew our commitments to ourselves and to our
families.
I feel so proud of our involvement with the
local running and triathlon community. From our Fleet Feet
Family, many have gone on to complete road races, from 5K to
marathon. Many others, have finish their first sprint,
olympic, and even half iron distance triathlons. Along the
way, everyone has come to realize their true inner strength and
stamina.
 Personally, I have committed
myself during the first week of October to bring awareness to
adoption and foster care in the state of Tennessee. I have
been invited by Harmony Adoptions to
ride in the TN Adoption Tour
'09. Alongside 80 other riders, I will ride in 5 days from
Johnson City to Nashville, covering 433.7 miles. (Pictured right is the ride stop in
Chattanooga, TN).  We will ride for the
over 400 children that are currently needing homes in the state of
Tennessee. As many of you know, adoption has blessed my
family. Join me by following my blog as I embark on this
travel. I hope one day to make the trip with my daughter Anna
who has brightened our lives for over 8 years.
Train smart, live well, and make a
difference!.
- Shahin |
Hot to Trot
5K, 10K & Fun Run
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 5K
- 10K - Fun Run
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Date:
Thursday, November 26, 2009 Time:
7:30 am - 5K &
10K
9:00 am - Fun Run Where:
Parkside Drive in front of Fleet Feet Sports
in the Turkey Creek Shopping
Area Website: www.fleetfeetknoxville.com/HottoTrot
Join for this fun, festive, and
family oriented event on Thanksgiving Day. Proceeds to benefit
Catholic Charity with a non-perishable food drive for Mercy Pantry.
Race participants receive:
New Balance Technical T-shirt
Entry to door prizes after race
Bring a canned food item, get entered
to win a pair of New Balance Shoes
Sponsored
by:
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New Balance
Test Run
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 New Balance Test
RunWhen:
Thursday, October 22nd at 6:00 pm Where: Fleet
Feet Sports Join us on to test drive the new New Balance 758
and 1225. Plus, all New Balance footwear and apparel will be 10%
off. You'll be welcome to take the new shoes on a run/walk.
Here's the low-down on the shoes:
NB 758 - A
neutral trainer built upon the Acteva LITE midsole to provide
the runner a light, responsive, cushioned ride.
NB
1225 - A high mileage trainer for runners who require
moderate stability with exceptional cushioning for their
runs.
If you want to reserve your shoe size now, email
us. We'll hold your shoe until 6:05 pm on October 22nd.
 
New Balance 758
New Balance 1225
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| In Store
Events |
 Oct 9: ESK 5K
Packet Pickup & Registration Oct 11: Cades
Cove Social and Pancake Breakfast Oct 12 - Nov 6: One
stop registration for Buddy's Race Oct 22: New
Balance Test Run Oct 29: Brooks
Nightlife Run Sept - Nov: No Boundaries Begin to
Run Training - training program to complete your first 5K
Sept - Jan: Long Distance
Training - Half Marathon/Marathon training, goal race
Disney Marathon
weekend |
Personal
Rewards
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Earn Reward Points As You
Shop!
Receive a $15 voucher for every $150 you spend
with us.
 No card to carry.
No sign up fees.
No club membership.
No minimum purchase.
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ESK 5K
Packet Pickup & Regstration
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What:
ESK 5K Packet Pickup & Registration When:
Friday, October 9th, from 12 - 7 P.M Where:
Fleet Feet Sports Come join the fun! Help support the local
Epicopal School of Knoxville on Saturday, October 10, for he 4th
annual ESK 5K Run/Walk.
Come by the store to pick up your packets or register for the
race. |
Cades Cove Social & Pancake
Breakfast
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 A group from East Tennesse is
heading down to the Disney Marathon weekend in January 2010.
We meet each month to socialize, share training stories, meet new
folks and just enjoy ourselves. Next social
meeting:
When: Sun, Oct
11th
7:00am -
run/walk
9:00am - breakfast
Where: Cades Cove
There is a 4, 8, 11 or 17 mile run/walk
option. Afterwards we will have a pancake breakfast and an
optional soak in the cold creek. Bring something to share if
you want. Please RSVP so we have a head count by calling
675-FEET or sending us an email.
Social is open to
everyone! |
Brooks
Nightlife Run
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Brooks Nightlife Fun Run
When:
Thursday, October 29th at 6:00 pm
Where:
Fleet Feet Sports
 Wear your high visible clothing, hats, blinky
lights and join us for a 2 to 3 mile run. Run is open to all
runners and walkers.
Register to win door
prizes
from Brooks & Fleet Feet!
Join us
after the run for the one night showing of "Race Across The
Sky" at West Town Mall theaters. This is a documentary covering
the 2009 Leadville Trail 100 mile bike race, with candid
conversations with Lance Armstrong, Chris Carmichael, Dave Wiens,
and other elite and amateur cyclists who overcame extreme challenges
to participate in this grueling race. We will give away 2
tickets for the movie at the nightlife
run.
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One Stop Registration for Buddy's Race
Against Cancer
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What:
Buddy's Race Against Cancer Registration
When:
Oct 12 through Nov 6
Where: Fleet
Feet Sports
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.
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. Through
prevention, early detection and education, we are saving
lives.
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| At the
Races |
Marine
Mud Run (Sept 19, 2009) -
What could make you
feel more like a child than running and playing in the mud.
Fleet Feet Sports was proud to sponsor the Marine Mud Run 2009,
consisting of over 14 obstacles, much mud and water, screaming
marines "you are NOT going to walk my hill", and a cheering crowd I
still don't know how I got my 8 year old to do it with me but the
picture proves that she did finish the military crawl an d the wall climb.
This is one event where I will use my old shoes and
clothes.
In addition to all of the fun we had, we collected a
box full of toys for the Toys For Tots. Thanks to Asics for
sponsoring the race with us.
Check out the race results here.
Farragut 5K (Sept 19, 2009) -
If mud and water was not your thing, this 5K in Farragut proved
to be the right place to be. Presented by West Knoxville
Chamber of Commerce, the 5k and the pet walk appeals to many in West
Knoxville area.
Check out the race
results here.  Volunteer Tri (Sept 20, 2009)
-Congratulations to our own Leah Smith and Wendie Love to
dominating the Athena category in this fall triathlon put on by Race
Day Events. I know many were confused by the claim of flat
bike course around UT campus as anyone who knows UT campus knows
there are hills out there. Despite the wet conditions, many
braved this inaugural event that will be a season closer for many
short distance triathletes. Check out the race results here.   Ragnar Relay (Sept 25-26,
2009)What do you get when you put together 12 people, 2
vans, 198 miles of running, 3 states? No sleep. That is right,
Fleet Feet Sports for the first time fielded a team of 12 for a
Ragnar Relay race starting in Maryland and ending in DC. It was much
like a Gilligan's Island production, although I am still trying to
figure out who was the Professor (Radu or Wayne) and who was
Gilligan and finally who was the Captain (Matt), Ginger (Melissa),
Mary-Ann (Eleanore), the Millionaire (Travis). I just don't
know where I fitted in this mix. All I know is if you want to
know someone really well, travel with them 36 hours in a
van.  Atomic Half Ironman & Augusta Half
Ironman (Sept 27, 2009)Congratulations to our Tri 301
participants for completing their half-ironman distance
triathlon. Few competed locally in Leno  ir City, and several
traveled to Augusta, GA for the inaugural Augusta 70.3
Triathlon. All had great stories of challenges on the course.
Way to achieve yours goals with a smile or carrying your first born
across the finish line. Check out Atomic Half Ironman race
results here.
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Local
Events
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Dancing Bear Lodge Bike Bash  (Sept 10 - 13, 2009) -
Several friends of Fleet
Feet Sports participated in the annual Bike Bash at the Dancing Bear Lodge in
Townsend, TN. Everyone enjoyed the bike rides around scenic
Townsend, gourmet meals served by the lodge, s'mores by the outdoor
fireplace and whimsical bike games. We will be sure to go back
next year for this event held every spring and
fall.
Run@Work Day (Sept
18, 2009) -
 Maryville College
faculty, staff, and students gathered to run and walk around campus
for 35 minutes to celebrate RRCA National Run@Work Day.
National Run@Work Day is an effort by the Road Runners Club of
America to increase commitment to health and fitness by asking
people to run or walk from their workplace for a minimum of 35
minutes. Both runners and walkers participated in the event at
Maryville College, and despite a rain shower that hit campus right
as the event started 36 individuals met the challenge and completed
35 minutes of exercise. Participants ranged from fast runners
to walkers, several of whom were pregnant (no, I didn't count them
as two participants!). At the conclusion of the event, door
prizes were raffled off, including gift certificates donated by
Fleet Feet Knoxville, and Maryville College "Smart People Sweat"
shirts. Everyone seemed to have a great time despite the rain,
with one person even commenting that we should end every week with a
group run. We are all looking forward to next year's National
Run@Work Day with hopes of sunnier skies and greater
participation.
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Coach's
Corner - Blisters
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How do I get
blisters? . . . How do I prevent them? . . .
How do I treat them?
 Many of you are training for marathons, half
marathons and the 3 day breast cancer walk. These events involve
exceptionally long periods of time on your feet. In the process of
the extended time, your feet sweat, they heat up and excess pressure
and friction occur. Friction from both shoes and socks can cause
blisters. Blisters form when the outer layer of skin separates from
the inner layers the space between fills with fluid. The blister can
be painful or even get infected. And many of you know there is
nothing worse than getting a blister in the middle of your event
causing you to slow down or even stopping. Let go over a few ways to
prevent blisters and if you do get them how to treatment.
Blister Prevention
First, make sure that your shoes fit correctly. Shoes
that are too tight or too loose will cause excessive pressure and
friction. Spend the time when purchasing your shoes to make sure you
have a proper fit. Second, your socks should also fit well. Loose or
tight fitting socks will lead to problems. Also choice socks that
wick away moisture from your feet. Avoid 100% cotton socks. A sock
with a cotton/polyester blend works better at keeping your feet dry.
Third, protect "hot spots". Those areas that tend to blister should
be treated before the event using second skin, Body Glide, petroleum
jelly, tape, etc. Fourth, keep your feet as dry as possible. Avoid
puddles and wet areas when running. Lastly, if necessary, change
your socks during the event if they get too wet from sweat. It is
better to take the time to prevent the blister instead of limping
along the course.
Blister
Treatment
If you develop a blister and it doesn't hurt,
it isn't infected just leave it alone and don't break it. Wash it
with soap and water and apply any topical antibacterial ointment and
a bandaid. The fluid inside the blister will get absorbed and the
remainder of the loose blistered skin will dry up and peel off. If
the blister bothers you because it is too big or in an area that
irritates with activity then you can drain the blister. Again wash
the area with soap and water, and then drain the fluid using a clean
needle, pin or scissors by puncturing a hole into it. After draining
the fluid, apply topical antibacterial ointment and a bandaid. If
you notice any pus or blood, you should seek professional help.
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