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The holiday season is upon us. Don't get overwhelmed with holiday shopping. We've got great gift ideas in the store for just about anyone... winter wear, watches, sunglasses, nutrition, accessories, night safety, and more. Come in and let our knowledgable staff help you.
At Fleet Feet Sports, we continue to work hard towards our mission of becoming the heart and "sole" of the East Tennessee. We have paired up with great vendors and community partners to bring you many opportunities to get active and stay active. Just watch out for us as we finish this year and start anew in January. The words of a friend ring in my ears as I set my sight on training new walkers, runners, and triathletes in 2008:
"Words cannot express my appreciation of your inspiring coaching!
I would have never dreamed of completing a triathlon.
Thanks for pushing me with your constant encouragement!"
When we opened our doors on Feb 15, we made a promise to provide you with the complete FIT experience. We strive to keep our promise. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your life.
Train Smart and Live Well,
- Shahin |
New Balance Test Run
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 Want to take a pair of New Balance shoes for a test run?!
Come join our evening group run/walk on Thursday, Dec 6th at 6pm. Our New Balance technical rep will be on hand to provide shoes for folks to "test drive" during the group run/walk. You can try out the newest New Balance footwear: 858, 1061, or 1223. He will also be available to answer any tech questions about the shoes. We will have post run/walk refreshements.
New Balance shoes will be discounted $15 off and New Balance apparel an extra 15% off for the entire weekend . Discounts apply to stock on hand and do not apply to special orders or previous purchases.
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In Store Promotion: Thurs Dec 6 - Sun Dec 9 receive
$15 off any footwear and 15% off any apparel
New Balance purchase!! | |
| Featured Products |
 Asics 2130 is here!
The GT-2130™ is now available at Fleet Feet Sports Knoxville as part of an early release to running specialty stores. You won't see this shoe at many locations until January 2008 so hurry in to try this great update.
While they last we will be giving away a free pair of Asics technical socks with each purchase of a 2130 shoe. Now that's a great bonus to a great shoe!! Get more info about the 2130 at Asics. | |
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| Holiday Hours |
During the holidays we will be open regular hours: M-F 10 - 7, Sat 10 - 6, Sun 1 - 5; with the following exceptions:
closed at 5:00 pm Dec 24
closed all day Dec 25
closed at 5:00 pm Dec 31
closed all day Jan 1
We wish everyone a blessed and happy holiday season! |
| 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.
Special offer for the holiday season...
Free gift with the purchase of any gift card over $25.
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Holiday Gift Ideas
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So you have a few people you would like to buy a special gift for this year, but you are  searching for some ideas. We came up with a list of items that might just work out for you.
It seems that everyone has an iPod, so the Nike Sport Kit and sensor that goes in your shoe, allowing you to hear distance and Armband iPod Holder are the perfect gift for the runner or walker who have an iPod. The Sport Kit wirelessly connects the iPod Nano to a sensor that goes in your shoe, allowing you to hear distance and speed information and many other features. The Armband Holder keeps your iPod secure  without being obtrusive.
Looking for a great winter jacket? The Sugoi Zap Jacket has 360 degree reflectivity with highly functional lightweight wind and water resistant construction. Well positioned underarm mesh vent for ventilation and two front zip pockets.
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.
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, Hind, and Sugoi; and seamless boxers from Hind.
Great gift ideas from the Life Is Good Snuggle Collection. The fabric is the ultimate in snuggly softness - irresistible to the touch. The Snuggle sock is perfect for lounging around the house. We also have the Snuggle hats, scarves, mittens and sweaters in a variety of colors.
 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, Balega sock gift pack, water carriers, etc....
Come in and let us help you find the right gift.
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Buy in Farragut
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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.
| Promotion Week 1 |
| Dec 1 - Dec 7: |
Stay warm this winter . . . 15% off winter clothing.
Includes jackets, tops, pants, tights, and men's wind boxers & briefs.
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| Promotion Week 2 |
| Dec 8 - Dec 14: |
Gear up on tech items . . . 10% off electronics.
Includes watches, heart rate monitors, pedometers, and Nike iPod Sport Kit.
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| Promotion Week 3 |
| Dec 15 - Dec 24: |
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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At the Races . .
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 Baptist Turkey Trot 5K run & 1 mile walk
Congratulations to all that finished the Baptist Turkey Trot on Nov 17. Race results can be found here and race pictures here.
Thanks to New Balance for providing 4 free pairs of shoes auctioned at the race, helping to raise money for a worthy cause. Complete FIT packages including shoes, inserts, and socks seemed to have been a great success at the silent auction. We would also like to thank those who participated in the 4 week training program for the race. You saw them on race day proudly wearing a black long sleeve New Balance LightneningDry tops logoed with "Trained By Fleet Feet Sports". Everyone who participated had a great time at the event. Most notable from the group are Collin Greaser and Anna Hadian who went on to finish their first 5K ever and made their parents proud.
 Ironman Florida 2007
Congratulations to all who raced Ironman Florida 2007 in Panama City Beach. Especially Deb Traccarella with her first ironman finish and Charles Kaelin our TriVols connection. Training and racing an Ironman is a tremendous feat and you can read about it in Deb's story, click here. Deb is pictured alongside Shahin seconds before starting her second half marathon .... camaraderie at its finest. You may not yet be ready for an event of this magnitude but you can certainly build up to it by joining some of our other training programs such as the Long Distance 101 or the Triathlon 101 that will be happening in early spring 08. For more information on our Training Programs click here.
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193
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2007
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14:59:24
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KAELIN
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CHARLES
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KNOXVILLE
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TN
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M18-24
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46/51
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1539
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1043
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12:15:14
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HADIAN
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SHAHIN
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KNOXVILLE
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TN
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M45-49
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114/252
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1593
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1167
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12:29:42
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DOUTHAT
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DAVID
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KINGSPORT
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TN
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M45-49
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131/252
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1765
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1921
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14:39:06
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PLEASANT
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JAMES
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JOHNSON CITY
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TN
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M45-49
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216/252
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1655
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2078
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15:36:41
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COCHRAN
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TERRY
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CLARKSVILLE
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TN
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M45-49
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236/252
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2434
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1219
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12:35:39
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FORD
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SUSAN
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COOKEVILLE
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TN
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W40-44
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44/105
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2577
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2113
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15:51:46
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TRACCARELLA
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DEB
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KNOXVILLE
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TN
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W50-54
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45/50
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Training Programs and Groups
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Training Programs - Long distance 101 This week is the start of our long distance 101 training program. You can join us for either a 9-week program to complete the Cahloun's 10 Miler in January or a 12-week program to complete the Strawberry Plains Half Marathon in February. The goal of these programs is to take someone who is currently running 3-5 miles and help them finish a long distance event. There is still time to sign up. Check our website for more details or call us at the store 675-FEET.
 Group Training - New Additions
Every Tue 6 am - Track workout at Farragut High School
Every Tue 9 am - Baby jogger run/walk on greenway
Every Wed 5 pm - Pace Run around Farragut
Every Thu 6 pm - Walk / Walk-Run / Run around Farragut
Every Sun 7:30am - Trail Run at Concord park
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| Run for Rewards - New Year Resolution |
Need motivation to keep your New Year resolutions about health & excercise on track?
Join our group runs and earn rewards! Brooks and Fleet Feet Sports are starting a "Run For Rewards" program on Jan 2, 2008. Come to our group runs and pick up a punch card. Run participants receive one punch for every run they attend. Run participants also receive an additional two punches for each new participant they bring with them.
 Rewards:
- 1 Punch = Free Brooks Drawstring Bag
- 15 Punches = Free Brooks Technical Short Sleeve Top
- 25 Punches = Free Brooks Mesh Hat
- 50 Punches = Free Pair of Brooks shoes
Program runs Jan 2, 2008 through March 31, 2008. There are 62 group runs during this promotion, lots of opportunities to earn rewards, have fun running in a group and staying fit in the New Year.
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Coach's Corner
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 Components of Fitness
Unfortunately competitive sport operates at such a high level nowadays that you can't turn in a top performance simply by competing regularly, and supplementing this through training that relies on doing more of the same basic activity. No matter how much more of the same you try to do! Runners need to do more than just run, cyclists need to do more than simply ride their bikes for longer distances, swimmers need to train outside of the pool.
Address any imbalances in your current training program, and target the performances you've always known you're capable of. Break down your 'fitness' into each one of these constituent parts:
Strength - the extent to which muscles can exert force by contracting against resistance (holding or restraining an object or person)Power - the ability to exert maximum muscular contraction instantly in an explosive burst of movements (jumping or sprint starting)Agility - the ability to perform a series of explosive power movements in rapid succession in opposing directions (zigzag running or cutting movements)Balance - the ability to control the body's position, either stationary (eg a handstand) or while moving (eg a gymnastics routine)Flexibility - the ability to achieve an extended range of motion without being impeded by excess tissue, ie fat or muscle (Executing a leg split)Local Muscle Endurance - a single muscle's ability to perform sustained work (eg rowing or cycling) Cardiovascular Endurance - the heart's ability to deliver blood to working muscles and their ability to use it (eg running long distances)Strength Endurance - a muscle's ability to perform a maximum contraction time after time (continuous explosive rebounding through an entire basketball game)Co-ordination - the ability to integrate the above listed components so that effective movements are achieved
Then train each aspect of fitness in turn, so you can make sure you have all the speed, power, flexibility, endurance, co-ordination, and more, that you need to excel at your chosen sport.
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Meet Our Staff
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We think highly of our staff. Occasionally, we will feature our staff so you can get to know them and see what we appreciate them so much. The newest arrival is Ariane Andreaco who came to us after the Blount 10K race. Here is what she has to say about herself.
Hi, I'm Ariane! I'm currently a senior at UT, where I'm majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I started running four years ago to relieve stress and immediately gravitated towards long distance running: it's amazing how long you can run when you think of all the obligations and deadlines waiting for you when you return! I've since run two marathons and am looking forward to many more. I love long runs through Ijams Nature Center or the North Boundary Trail in Oak Ridge, but have just as much fun "racing".... although I'll admit I'm usually more focused on chatting with other runners, the free Tshirt, or post-race bagels than I am on breaking the tape! When I'm not running or buried under lab manuals, I'm probably reading, eating, or getting the hang of things at Fleet Feet Sports.
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