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Winter is Here:
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Holiday Gift Guide
Baby it's Cold Outside!
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12/09
Greetings!

There's no avoiding it--we are officially in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season!! Between the cold, the treats, and the inevitable hectic schedule of the holidays, a regular workout routine can fall to the bottom of the priority list.

 

But a workout can be a GREAT way to enjoy the holiday season-reduce the guilt of those extra holiday treats; tour the festive decorations in your neighborhood; secure a little respite from well-intended visitors; even inspire a holiday gift or three!

 

Naughty or Nice, Fleet Feet Sports is here to help you with your winter workout needs and your holiday gift list. We offer a few holiday ideas and information in this newsletter, so read on.

 

Cheers!

New  Store Hours
open signNow Open Mondays!
 
Monday -- Friday:    10am - 7pm
Saturday:                  10am - 5pm
Sunday:                    12pm - 4pm
 
Holiday Gift Guide
The holiday season is here. Fleet Feet Sports Fox Valley will meet your fitness needs for this season and many seasons to come. Click here to check out holiday gift ideas for family, friends and co-workers. Better yet, stop into the store. Our trained staff would love to help you pick out the perfect gift.
Fleet Feet Sports Fox Valley issues you $15
 store credit for every $150 you spend! 
 
Thank You is nice, but $15 is nicer!
 

Get signed up for our Personal Rewards Program.

Baby it's Cold Outside!
winter runnerCold, Colder, Coldest

 

Dressing for winter activities is a tricky game; too much or too little and you'll be miserable out there. Below are some guidelines for dressing appropriately for the cold (we're assuming you already have a hat, gloves, and warm socks on)!

 

 

Click here for more information about your apparel basics.

General Rules of 'Numb'

·        Dress as if it is 20 degrees warmer

·        Think layers of technical fabrics to wick sweat

·        Zippers at the neck or gloves you can adjust will help you regulate as you heat up

 

COLD

30 degree weather: 2 tops, 1 bottom.  Long sleeve base layer and a vest to keep your core warm. Tights (or shorts) for you polar bears.

 

10-20 degrees: 2 tops, 2 bottoms. A jacket over your base layer and wind pants over your tights.

 

COLDER

0-10 degrees: 3 tops, 2 bottoms. Two tops (fleece for the cold prone) and a jacket. Windbrief for the men.

 

-10 to 0 degrees: 3 tops, 2 bottoms, an extra pair of mittens, 1 scarf or neckwarmer wrapped around mouth or a balaclava.

 

COLDEST

-20 degrees weather: 3 tops, 3 bottoms, 1 balaclava, sunglasses.

 

Missing some items to get you through the season?

 

Don't worry, we've got you covered! Come on in and we'll find you what you need.

Fleet Feet Sports Fox Valley is locally owned and committed to enhancing and growing our local running, walking, and triathlon communities by offering specialty products, educational resources, and training opportunities to assist you in achieving your fitness goals.
 
Sincerely,
 

Jeremy and Leah Schapiro and the
Fleet Feet Sports Fox Valley Team
 
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