Dear *****,
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Keep your workout routines in check with Fleet Feet Sports this season.
We are planning several clinics to help stay active; you won't want to
miss a thing!
Daylight saving time ends this Sunday. That means clocks need to be set back an hour on Sunday at 2 a.m. This also means it will be dark for after work runs. Read the Coach's Corner for tips on how to be safe while training in the dark. Better yet, take advantage of tip #6 and come join one our group run/walks. Train Smart and Live Well,
- Shahin |
Soles 4 Souls
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For the entire month of November Fleet Feet Sports is collecting footwear the Soles 4 Souls organization. Bring in any pair of gently used footwear and received $15 off any pair of Asics shoes.
Soles 4 Souls mission is simple: to impact as many lives as possible with the gift of shoes. Currently they are providing thousands of needed shoes to those families impacted by the fires in Southern California. All shoes we collect during this month, Fleet Feet Sports will package and ship to Soles 4 Souls for distribution. So recycle your gently used footwear and get a great discount on a new pair of running shoes. |
Holiday Hours & Black Friday Deals
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 We will be closing early on Wed. Nov 21st at 2:00pm and will be closed all day Thurs. Nov 22nd for Thanksgiving.
We will be open regular hours (10am - 7pm) on Fri. Nov 23rd. Stay tuned for special deals & discounts we will be having on Black Friday! Happy Thanksgiving!
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| 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.
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| Featured Products |
 Mizuno Breath Thermo
Cold-weather gear is essential if you want to keep running through the winter months. At Fleet Feet Sports, we carry several pieces of apparel that will keep you warm including Mizuno Breath ThermoŽ: a fabric that draws moisture away from your skin and converts it into heat via a complex chemical exchange.
Skeptical? Swing by the store and let our staff give a tangible demonstration of the unique properties of this cutting-edge fabric. Visit Mizuno Running | |
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| Night Safety |
 With the time change this coming weekend it will be dark for evening runs  and walks. Be safe at night
with accessories that make you visible. We carry reflective vests, hats with blinking lights, arm bands, and a variety of lights all to make you noticeable in the dark. Stay safe while excercising!
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| Summer Clearance |
Our fall line has arrived and we need to make room for it. With the holiday season around the corner, what better time to come in and take advantage of our sizzling bargains. Save up to 40% off select summer clothing. But don't wait too long. October will be a busy month for us and the longer you wait, the further you might get from those HOT deals on brands such as Asics, Brooks, Hind, Sugoi, and Mizuno.
And don't forget the PR points you will earn on all sale items, make this Summer Sale even more irresistible. |
Style Show
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Catch us on WBIR's Style Show:
Thurs Nov 1st - Safety at Night With the time change on Nov 4, after work runs and walks are in the dark. Learn how to be visible for night time safety.
Click Here if you missed our Oct 15 Fall Fashion show. See the latest fashions trends for running, walking, and fitness in cooler weather.
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At the Races . .
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 Baptist Turkey Trot 5K run & 1 mile walk
The 5th Annual Baptist Turkey Trot, "Race Against Heart Disease," will be held on Sat, Nov 17, 2007 at 8:30 am. at the Baptist West Campus in Turkey Creek. Fleet Feet Sports is holding a 4 week training clinic for the race (see training programs below) and vendor partner New Balance is providing technical tops for clinic participants and several pair of shoes as door prizes at the race. Register Here.
  Bount Memorial Fall 10K run & 3 mile walk
Congratulations to all that finished the "Focus on Fitness" Fall 10K run and 3-mile walk on Oct 7th. Those that registered early received a Nike Gym Bag and a few lucky participants won a free pair of Nike shoes at Fleet Feet Sports. Be sure to register early next year! Race results can be found here.
 Corn Maze 4-miler & 1 mile fun run
 Congratulations to all that finished the Corn Maze runs on Oct 27th. Fun was had by all running through the corn maze then later taking the hayride through the pumpkin patch at Maple Lane Farms. Thanks to Mizuno for providing a few pair of shoes for door prizes. The event had activities for the entire family. Race results can be found here.
 Lousisville Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
Our training groups had a strong showing in Louisville.
Congratulations to all. Susan Lambert ran the half in 2:34, first in her age group. Brad, our
speedmonster, finished his 2nd marathon in 3:02 and won his age group,
also qualifying for Boston. Radu Stoica finished his first marathon in
5:50 paced by the more experienced Robin Aerbauch who used this race to
train for a marathon in December. Likewise, Wayne Lambert
finished the full in 4:34. Travis finished the half at 2:09. Scott West
ran the half in 1:51:59. Amazing that 2 of the 7 from our group
placed! Everyone had a great weekend! Scott later admitted that "it was a good day to be running". |
Diva Night Recap
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Thanks to everyone who came out and joined us for anther memorable evening of socializing and well deserved pampering. Check out the fun had by all with pictures here.
Special thanks to our partners for their time and generosity: Moving Comfort, Champion, Dinner A'fare, The Health Shoppe, Fitness Together, Freida Fontanillaa, Lara Campen, and Team In Training.
Congratulations to the following winners of our door prizes: Brittnay Lamb, Courtney Wilson, JessAnne Cole, Konda Burrnett, Susan DePaoli, Robin Auerbach, Freddi Birdwell, Sharon Rivers, Tina Fickey, Sandra Edmunds, LuAnne Prevost, Katie Logan, Deb Traccarella, and Jennifer Vineyard. If you have not picked up your prize, come by at your earliest convenience.
A promise to the men - we will have a Men's Only activity soon! |
| Training groups and programs |
 Training Programs - Long distance 101 In November, we are launching our long distance 101 training program. You can join us for a 12-week program towards a long distance event from 15K to 1/2 marathon. We are currently deciding between two events in January/February timeframe. The goal of the event is to take someone who is currently running 3-5 miles and help them finish a long distance event such as a 15K or a 1/2 marathon. Check our website for details on our orientation meetings.
4-week training group for Baptist Turkey Trot on Nov 17
Fleet Feet Sports has teamed up with Baptist Health System Foundation and is offering a 4-week training program for the 5th Annual Baptist Turkey Trot 2007 Race Against Heart Disease. If your goal is to run or walk the 5K on November 17, you should consider this program. The usual $35 training program fee will be waived to anyone who signs up for this event! Check here for more information.
Here is what you get:
A 4-week training program for beginners hoping to run or walk their first 5K race. Weekly group run/walks with post-workout refreshments. You can choose from 2 sessions: Tue 6 pm or Thur 6 pm. Groups leave from Fleet Feet Sports and will be on the Turkey Creek greenway.
Multiple pacing levels for every thing from walkers to runners with qualified leaders for each group.
Special gift to the first 20 who sign up for the training program and complete it, courtesy of New Balance.
The purpose of this program is to introduce participants to the lifetime fitness activities of running and walking and to encourage them to live healthier lifestyles. If you are interested, contact Fleet Feet Sports (865-675-FEET or staff@fleetfeetknoxville.com) to learn more and sign up for the training program. The program will kick off the week of 10/22.
 Group Trainings - Are you networking?
Every Tue 6 am - Track workout at Farragut High School
Every Tue 9 am - Baby jogger run/walk on greenway
Every Tue 6 pm - Walk / Walk-Run / Run on greenway
(Baptist training group)
Every Thu 6 pm - Walk / Walk-Run / Run around Farragut
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Coach's Corner
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Running in the Dark
For some of us, running in the dark is a necessity. The manufacturers of technical apparel and accessories have gone a long way to provide us with 360 degree reflectivity, high number of candle power on our apparel and footwear, blinking lights for better visibility or better sight. As a speciality store, we have many and are in the process of introducing many more in the near future as days become shorter.
However, as I was running home the other day, along Loop Rd (or is it Woody Rd), I realized that there is more to running in the dark than just the technical aspect. There is the common side that may only come about from experience of running in different "visibility-challenged" conditions.
There are some among us who run or bike through the night and this may come short of their needs. My audience will be the casual or more experienced runners who due to necessity have to hit the pavements as the sun is going down or when it already has gone down. So here are my top favorite tips for running in the dark:
- Wear reflective clothing or accessories so you are visible. Make it 360 degrees. The more the better. Why it works: material products use a technology known as retroreflection. It helps the eye perceive light in low-light conditions. In more scientific terms, retroreflection occurs when light rays are returned in the direction from which they came. A large amount of reflected light is returned directly to the original light source, such as a car's headlights. Since very little light is scattered when the light is returned, retroreflective materials appear brightest to an observer located near the original light source.
- Have flashing lights on the front and back, preferably a white light in the front and a red one in the back. The idea is to let them see you are coming and see that you are ahead.
- Have a cap with a lengthy visor. I have found out that when running towards a light, the more upright posture I maintain, and the lower I keep my hat, the better my sight is. There is nothing worse than the "deer in a headlight" look that you get when those brights hit your eyes.
- When you run in the dark your sense of balance shifts due to a loss of peripheral vision, so I select routes that don't have a lot of obstacles. This makes sure you don't trip or worse yet jar a joint. Falling is bad but so is jamming a joint as you step off a 6" or 8" platform.
- I select routes that have limited traffic or good sidewalks. Moving obstacles are worse than stationary ones.
- I prefer running with a partner. Running with friends at night helps gets you out of the door when you might prefer to stay on the sofa, and it ensures you're safer than if you were pounding the pavements alone.
- If I am running on a sidewalk, I try to have the traffic to my back. If I am running on the road, then I try to have the traffic facing me.
- Your senses become more finely tuned when you run in the dark, which means it easier to assess how you feel. Try leaving your music at home for a change and use your night-time run to give your full attention to both your surroundings and how your body feels.
- When in doubt, step off to a safe spot and wait for any traffic to go by. It is not worth the contact. Never assume a driver can see you!
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