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| 5/2010 v13
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Greetings!
Well hellooo Summer! We were expecting you, but not with such a dramatic entrance. And so soon. Perhaps you could have thought to announce your arrival? Ah, but here you are and you're a welcome guest just in time for some holiday festivities...
Fleet Feet Sports will be closed on Monday, May 31 in honor of all those who have served. No reason, though, why we can't still celebrate with a Memorial Day Weekend Poppy Sale!
Poppies? Moina Michael, a U.S. professor and humanitarian, conceived the idea of using poppies as a symbol of remembrance for those who served in World War I.
In tribute to the opening lines of Canadian John McCrae's battlefront-theme poem "In Flanders Fields" --"In Flanders fields the poppies blow / Between the crosses row on row," -- many now wear a red poppy as a symbol of remembrance for those who served in the war.
Continue reading for details about our Memorial Day sale, tips on how to stay safe in the heat, and information about upcoming events.
Cheers!
Jeremy and Leah ______________________
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Triathlon Season is Here! | | Green Bay Triathlon Kicks Off the Season and Fleet Feet Sports will be there!
The 5th Annual Green Bay Triathlon kicks off at 7am on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at Ashwaubomay Park. The event features Short Distance (400 yd swim, 15 mile bike, 3.1 mile run) and Long Distance (800 yd swim, 25 mile bike, 6.2 mile run) courses.
Get the family involved! Sign-up kids (ages 3-12 years old) for the Kids' Triathlon on Saturday, June 5.
And don't miss the expo!! Fleet Feet Sports and Zoot Sports will be at the Green Bay Triathlon expo on Saturday, June 5 to offer you some incredible deals on compression and triathlon gear!! Come by the Aurora BayCare Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center (1160 Kepler Drive, Green Bay) between 11am and 5pm to check it out! |
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Make Your Miles More Meaningful | |
Running the 2010 Fox Cities Marathon or Half-Marathon?
Perhaps you should! Fleet Feet Sports Fox Valley is partnering with the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the Littlest Tumor Foundation to provide
- Training support
- Fundraising opportunities
- Motivation to reach your goal
for the 2010 Community First Fox Cities Marathon on Sunday, September 19. 
Check out our website for more information.
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No Boundaries is Back
| | Walk or Run your first 5K with Fleet Feet Sports and New Balance!
No Boundaries is a beginners training program structured to help you cross the finish line of your first 5K.
A new 10-week session will begin the week of July, 11, 2010.
Goal Race: Time Warner Cable 5K
We'll keep you moving with guidance and advice, weekly group training runs or walks, and educational clinics.
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Training Tips: Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate
| | Don't be Beat by the Heat!
65-70% of the human body is made of water.
Fluid is responsible for keeping your body temperature regulated, blood volume correct, ridding your body of waste products, maintaining blood pressure and so much more.
Follow these simple guidelines to insure your body is functioning at its best:
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Drink when thirsty. All day, every day!
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Drink before you walk/run. Top off your tank with 8 ounces (1 cup) 30 to 60 minutes of beginning your exercise session.
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Carry fluid with you. Bring along a bottle and drink 4 ounces every 15 minutes.
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Water is fine for workouts up to 60 minutes. Longer workouts require a sports drink to replace lost electrolytes.
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To determine your specific fluid needs during exercise, weigh yourself before and after your workout. Every pound you lose during your workout equates to 2 cups of fluid lost.
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Drink 16-20 ounces of fluid while you cool down.
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Be aware of climate changes. Heat, changes in humidity, or altitude will require more fluid than usual.
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Know the signs of dehydration: nausea after exercise, dark yellow urine, dry/sticky mouth, headaches and dizziness.
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| Our Memorial Day Poppy Sale | | |
In Honor of Those Who Served
 Shop at Fleet Feet Sports Fox Valley Saturday, May 29 and Sunday, May 30 for a Memorial Day deal!
Pick-a-Poppy to save 5%, 10% or 15% off your entire purchase!
*Offer does not apply to purchase made prior to 5/29/10. Customers will still earn PR Points on all purchases.
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| Product Spotlight--Play it Safe | |
Summer can be great fun assuming you stay safe in the heat.
These important training products will keep you out enjoying your workouts!
All Terrain Suncreen
 If you are heading outdoors, you will be exposed to the sun. Sunscreen with UVA/UVB sun protection is a must if you want to avoid the risk of cancer and other health problems.
All Terrain's biodegradable sun protection products are designed to protect your skin naturally. We carry TerraSport, AquaSport, KidSport for ALL your sporting needs!
Nuun Hydration
Nuun is a portable replacement drink that gives your body the four essential electrolytes it needs--sodium, potassium, magnesium & calcium--without the sugar of some other sports drinks. It's used by anyone trying to stay hydrated; walkers, runners, cyclists, triathletes, hikers, yoga-bods, and travelers.
It's also portable! Just drop a Nuun tablet into your water bottle, store the tube in your pocket & you're ready to go.
Tifosi Eyewear
Taking care of your eyes should be a top concern no matter the time of the year, but especially during the hot summer months of June, July and August.
Prolonged exposure to UVA and UVB rays can cause just as much damage for our eyes as it can for our skin. And once it occurs, it cannot be reversed. Significant eye damage, including temporary discomfort to long-term vision problems such as cataracts, may result.
Sunglasses provide one of the best sources of UV protection. All Tifosi Optics lenses offer 100% UVA and UVB protection. Stop in and check out our assortment of popular styles.
Carry your fuel in a FuelBelt
 Go into your Summer training prepared!
Breathable, comfortable, and lightweight, the new one-size-fits-all belts come in NEW colors for the NEW season. Or, customize your existing belt w/ replacement bottles also in new colors
Ergonomically positioned Helium 3-D Ventilated Foam Pads enhance comfort and reduce heat build up. Wide-mouth bottles hold 8oz. each and come in an easy-to-handle shape.
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Fleet Feet Sports Fox Valley issues you a $15
store credit for every $150 you spend!
Thank You is nice, but $15 is nicer!
Get signed up for our Personal Rewards Program.
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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.
Jeremy and Leah Schapiro and the
Fleet Feet Sports Fox Valley Team
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