Thanksgiving will be upon us very soon to usher in the Holiday Season. For most of us, that means a season of not only joy, friendship and happiness, but STRESS to make it all come together.

Let's face it, these times are stressful enough without the Holiday's adding to it and, we relish our runs and walks as an enjoyable way to release the stress that life heaps on us in overdoses.

As much as running can be a stress reliever, running under stress can cause injury. The article linked below provides some valuable tips so that stress doesn't ruin your run, and LIFE, by contributing to an avoidable injury.

The Viperlite Softshell Jacket is a must have for the runner seeking comfort, versatility, and inclement weather protection. This DWR -coated shell jacket is composed of three distinct layers. The outer layer is designed to protect against elements including wind and UV rays, while resisting water from rainy days that might otherwise leave you soaked. The inner layers offer optimal breathability while providing ultimate cold weather protection. These layers are water-resistant and wind-proof, keeping you dry and warm.

Besides all the much needed protection from inclement weather, this light-weight Softshell Jacket has a few perks runners will enjoy. Among them are a roomy mp3 player pocket with a wire highway. The Jacket also contains SilkZip blocks which resist wind and allow effortless zipper movement for convenient adjustability.

Worried about running in the dark without enough visibility? The Viperlight Softshell Jacket has reflective mesh paneling on the sleeves and back. Additionally, this jacket contains a LED light and holster on the sleeve that provides up to 10 hours of flashing LED.

Daylight is at a premium this time of year and that can make running a tad risky.

There's leaves, pine cones, acorns and other assorted goodies on our routes that if stepped on, can twist an ankle or land us on our tush!

Run with one of Black Diamonds headlamps, available at Fleet Feet and light up the road! There's two models available with differing brightness and range. This is an accessory that should be part of every runners "wardrobe" who has to run in the dark.

Tired of running alone? Need a little motivation? Want some running buddies? Then join us at FLEET FEET on Wednesday mornings at 7:45AM for a Fun Run.

Typically, our runs are easy paced, averaging between 3 and 4 miles and are open to everyone! Make new friends and stay in shape at the same time!

Our marathon training program has ended and our Sunday group long runs will be open to anyone who wishes to run. They will resume shortly, and be held periodically throughout the month. Keep watch in this newsletter for the dates they resume. You can also click on the calendar on our website for dates, times and venues for when they will be held.

If the weather ever makes you question if a run will be held, please check out the home page of our website @ www.fleetfeet mahwah.com , for up to the minute status of our run.

You can also follow us on Twitter if there's doubt about the status of a run.

Each week that we send out our newsletter we try, over the course of time, to cover many issues that you'll find interesting and helpful as a runner, walker or fitness enthusiast.

If there are any topics that you'd like to see us address in the newsletter, or if you have any questions about running/walking, please email us and we will do our best to mention it in an upcoming edition!

Interested in joining our team? We always need help in providing extraordinary customer service to runners, walkers, and other passionate exercise fanatics, as well as folks that just simply need great shoes. If you want to be part of that, and if you love working with people, we need to talk.

The job? Well, it includes working with the nicest customers on earth, fitting them into athletic shoes and apparel, and demonstrating accessories. When you're not with customers, it also includes answering the phone promptly, display work, stock work, housekeeping, and assorted other retail chores. If marketing is also one of your talents, we need that too! We can be flexible with hours and days but, Saturdays are "biggies."

What's In It for You? Competitive pay, generous employee discount for you and your immediate family, the chance to wear test some shoes and apparel, an extensive training program, and your choice of cake on your birthday (but you have to share).

Still interested? Ok, then, please send along or email your resume to joeg@fleetfeetmahwah.com and we'll see you soon!

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Scenic 5 mile course Start and finish at Rockland Lake State Park, north Parking Lot #1

Race day schedule:

• 6:45-8:00 am - Race Check-in and Registration - you must arrive no later than 7:30 to park!
• 8:15 am - Wheelchair Start
• 8:30 am - 5 Mile Turkey Trot begins

Fleet Feet will be manning the finish line water station as we have for the last 6 years. We could use some volunteers to help us. Please contact Joe at joeg@fleetfeetmahwah.com if you can help us out! We'd be thankful!

A&P Shopping Center 117 Franklin Turnpike Mahwah, NJ 07430

Mon-Weds-Fri 10AM-7PM

Tues & Thurs 10AM-8PM

Saturday 10AM-6PM

Have a great week and..... Peace and safe running to all of you!