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News, Shoes and Schmooze
  
August 2011
In This Issue
Triathlon Sale
Dash and Bash 5K
Fluid Running
Mindful Massage
Run With Us!
The North Face @ Soul Asylum
XC Spike Week
Hydration & Nutrition
VIP Porta Potty Pass
LUNA Ice Cream Social
Triathlon Performance

 

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Triathlon Sale

 

Gear up Now. For two weeks only, all Tri gear will be 20% off. Aug 5-19

Includes goggles & caps.

 

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Dash and Bash 5K
Sunday, August 21
8:00 am
Bash & Dash 5K

 

To sign up or for more details click Here 


Packet Pick-up 
August 19 10am - 8pm 
August 20 10am - 5pm
La Grange store

Fluid Running

Train Hard
Train Smart

Get all the benefits of land running and more, without the pain or impact.  injured and can't train on land? You most likely can in the water. Contact Jennifer Conroyd at Fluid Running to find out more about how deep water running can work for you. 
708-214-6737
 Mindful Massage has a new address.

Mindful Massage

 810 Hillgrove Ave, 

Western Springs
708-205-8943

Run With Us!

We have weekly runs,  

run with us. 

Luna Chix 

  Every Monday

 Departs from the La Grange store at 6:30pm

 

Runs are FREE,  all runners are welcome. 

Soul Asylum

Every Thursday

Departs from the Elmhurst store at 6:30pm

 

Pick your pace, pick your distance - 3, 5 or 7 miles. 

Runs end at Salseria Grill & Cantina the month of August.   

Store Hours:

Monday - Friday:

10a.m. - 8p.m.

Saturday

10a.m. -  5p.m.

Sunday

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August is one of those funny months; you're either finishing up training or right in the middle, finished with vacations or trying to get your last one of the summer in, getting ready for school to start or wishing you had just one more month.  August brings so many events and opportunities to us.  With all our anticipation the hot humid weather has returned.  Look below for two great articles on hydration and nutrition.  Come in and see us for the newest colors in Vibram Five Fingers or pick up a pack of Nathan Power Wash Wipes - for those times you just don't have time for a shower after your run.  There are so many exciting things in this newsletter, take your time to get through it all. 


- Mariann, marketing diva  

Thursday August 4th  Soul Asylum Run with

North Face

Come early to get fitted with a pair of Single Track shoes to test run. Raffles, Prizes and Surprises. We will "hydrate" at Salseria Grill & Cantina after the run.

XC Spike Week at The Runner's Soul


We are here to help you gear up for Cross Country.  Join our vendors for 20% off on their products and gift with purchase on the nights they are in our stores. 

 

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August 15-19 Elmhurst 5:30-8:00 pm

Monday - Brooks

Tuesday - Puma

Wednesday - Saucony

Friday - Nike

 

August 22-25 LaGrange 5:30-8:00 pm 

Monday - Puma

Tuesday - Nike

Wednesday - Saucony

Thursday - Brooks

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Want that special price on spikes? You can only get it during XC Spike Week! Don't miss it!

Hydration and Nutrition  What you need to know. 

 

HydrationWe cannot stress enough the importance of hydration and nutrition before, during and after training runs.  

 

We have everything you need and tons to choose from:  GU, GU Chomps, GU Brew, GU Roctane, NUUN (now $6.50 per tube), Endurox, Clif Shot Bloks, Clif Bars, Clif MoJo Bars, Luna Bars, Power Bar Gel, Nathan Catalyst Tabs, Sports Beans; to name a few.  We also carry af full line of belts and bottles from Fuel Belt, Amphipod and Nathan.

To read about and earn more about hydration and nutrition click on these links:

 Gels, Bars, Blocks or Beans - How Do I Know What's Best?

Hydration and Running

Last Chance to Get Your 

Brooks Rock n Roll 1/2 Marathon VIP Porta Potty Pass

 

Brooks Run HappyAre you running Rock n Roll Chicago?  We are participating in the Brooks VIP Porta Potty promotion for the upcoming Rock n Roll Chicago 1/2 Marathon.  How do you get a VIP Porta Potty Pass?  Purchase $100 in Brooks or Moving Comfort apparel or Brooks shoes between July 8 and August 11, 2011 and you will receive a sticker to place on your race bib to enter the VIP Porta Pottys.

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Ice Cream Social  Hosted by the Chicago Triathlon Team LUNA Chix

 

WHEN: Monday, August 22nd, 2011, 6:30pm Run and 7:30pm Social 

 

WHERE:The Runner's Soul La Grange, 5 South La Grange Road La Grange, IL (708) 354-7685


COST: $5.00

All proceeds will benefit the Breast Cancer Fund

 

RSVP and questions can be directed to: chicagotri@teamlunachix.com


REFRESHMENTS: Ice cream, toppings and beverages!!!

Are you looking to take your triathlon or running performance to the next level?

 

 Be the best that you can be?  If so, Petersen Performance Lab (PPL) can get you there.  PPL is a professional coaching company that is dedicated to creating individualized coaching plans for unique athletes. 

Petersen Performance Lab

 

Every workout is tailored to your unique requirements and circumstances.  As you progress, so does your plan to take you to levels you haven't seen before.  PPL works with first time triathletes to elite/professionals all around the country. 
In addition to plan development, PPL offers technique refinement including swim stroke instruction and video analysis (above and below the water), gait analysis using Dartfish, performance testing for biking and running and professional bike fitting using Dartfish from a Serotta and FIST certified specialist. 

 

Owner and lead coach Brett Petersen can be contacted at 312-388-4021 or via e-mail coachbrett@petersenperformancelab.net. Please visit www.petersenperformancelab.net for more information.

 

Each PPL coach is USAT certified