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Fleet Feet Sports Fox Valley Newsletter

 
"Champions aren't made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them--a desire, a dream, a vision."
--Muhammad Ali                           
In This Issue
The Run With Us Truck
Injury Screenings
Twitter Shoe Raffle
FREE Seminar: Core Strength
No Boundaries Registration
Spotlight--X-Country Season
Try the Ghost 3
Go the Daily Mile
Additional Upcoming Races
Quick Links
 Newsletter Archives Gift

Card Balance

Fun Runs and More
Become a Fan
Join Our List
Join Our Mailing List 
Make Your Miles Meaningful
 
7/2010 v16
 Distributed Every Other Wednesday

 

Greetings!
 

Moments of Inspiration. The topic of countless newsletters. How could you ever tire of hearing motivational stories? Here's one for the Fox Valley books:

 

Dear Spring 2010 No Boundaries Graduates,

You never exceeded our expectations because we knew you could do it. And now you know too. We couldn't be more proud of or motivated by your success! A weekend of splendid celebration after weeks of hard work. Quite literally, pomp and circumstance.

 

 

Congratulations! Continue to enjoy your journey.

 
Cheers!
Jeremy and Leah
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Miss a past newsletter? Check out our archived newsletters for more fitness tips, product spotlights, and general ongoings.
The RUN WITH US Truck is Here!
Fleet Feet Sports-style Happy Hour
 
 
 
Join us TODAY from 4:00 - 7:00 PM when the Mizuno "Run With Us" truck rolls into town for some...
  • Food--drinks and appetizers on us!
  • Folks--bring a friend, make a new friend
  • Fun--"Who doesn't like free stuff?" --Leah Schapiro
Call 920.830.7867 to sign up now for the remaining Precision Fit time slots available! Limited opportunities for that Dryscience technical shirt. Walk-ins also available.
 
If you miss out on the fit, you can still take Mizuno shoes for a test ride and receive a free pair of Mizuno socks. Other great deals in the store will also be available to all.
FREE: Injury Screenings Tomorrow
Assessments by Peak Performance this Thursday, July 8
 
We have partnered to offer free running/walking injury assessments on a monthly basis.

 

Evaluations run 5:00 - 7:00 PM with each session lasting about 15 minutes (last session beginning at 6:45 pm). Call the store (920.830.7867) to reserve a spot.

 

This is a great no obligation opportunity to get a new or nagging running related injury addressed.

FREE Twitter Shoe Raffle Still Open...

Fleet Feet Sports has a lot to TWEET About!


You're following us. But have you stopped in for your raffle ticket?!

Tickets still available. Show proof that you're following us, and be one of the lucky twenty to enter! 

Pretty good odds! But you've got to do both to enter. See you soon!

FREE Seminar: Core Strength--Knowledge is Power

Join us for a demo of key exercises that will improve your performance and protect you from spin, hip, and pelvis injuries.

 

When: Wednesday, July 21 @ 6:30 PM

 

Where: Fleet Feet Sports, 3404 W College Avenue

 

Details: All athletic movements incorporate the core in some way. Join us to learn tips and key exercises to develop a powerful center, flatten your stomach, support your lower back/reduce back pain, and improve balance & stability.

 

Come dressed to try a few exercises with the group! Leave with a checklist of key strengthening exercises to do on your own.

 
 
BRING A FRIEND!
No Boundaries: Summer Session Starts Soon

Walk or Run your first 5K with Fleet Feet Sports and New Balance!

Registration is now open!

Sign up online or in the store.

The 10-week session begins Thursday, July 15 (7:30 AM and 6:30 PM options available).

 

Goal Race: Time Warner Cable 5K


 No Boundaries is a beginners training program structured to help you cross the finish line of your first 5K.

Spotlight--Cross-Country Season is coming!!

High School Athletes, Parents, and Coaches...we're got something you're going to want to be a part of!
 

Coming soon...it's never too early for a little healthy competition!

 

New spikes are here!

Try the Ghost 3, Win Rock N' Roll Tickets
 

Friendly to a variety of runners across the neutral spectrum, this shoe delivers bounce and balance thanks to generous cushioning and inherent stability. Looks great, feels even better.

 

Now through August 31, stop in, try out the shoe, and get entered to win a free pair of shoes, swag bag, or the grand prize trip for 2 to a Rock 'n' Roll Series event.

Go The Daily Mile with DailyMile!
Tied to your computer all day? Love another excuse to shoot a daily status out into cyberspace?

ThedaCare has an opportunity you're going to want to know about!

ThedaCare Orthopedics Plus, Fox Cities Half Marathon Sponsor, has launched a new resource site that is sure to provide valuable information to new and veteran fitness enthusiasts.

It gets better!  They're partnering with several key organizations in the running community (including us!) to offer free additional resources through the online site, DailyMile. Once you create your workout profile, go back to the We Got Guts section of the ThedaCare Orthopedics Plus site and follow the link to join the group.
 
 
Upload workouts, find others training for the same race, watch for info tips and bonus deals from partner businesses.

What have you got to lose? Except maybe some minutes off your PR.
Area Upcoming Races
Bret Younger 5K/10K, Saturday, July 10
Pewaukee Triathlon, Sunday, July 11
Scheels Sunset 5K, Friday, July 16
Chisago Lakes Triathlon, Sunday, July 25
Oshkosh Triathlon, Sunday, August 8
Otto Grunski Runski, Saturday, August 14 
Race the Lake (bike race), Sunday, August 22
  
Additional races in Wisconsin
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.
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
 
     FF Sports general