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| 8/2010 v19
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Greetings!
Why do we exercise?
8 million Americans have adult-onset Diabetes. Physical
activity in combination with a healthful diet can help reduce body fat which
will help prevent or control this type of diabetes.
13.5 million Americans suffer from heart disease. Physical
activity strengthens your heart muscle, helps lower blood pressure, and
improves blood cholesterol.All of these
changes will improve blood flow throughout your body, increasing the hearts
ability to function correctly.
63% of Americans are considered overweight. This number
equates to a third of the population.Staying
active and encouraging others to be physically active improves health, reduces
risk of life threatening chronic diseases, and can lead to a happier, more
fulfilling life.
Compelling reasons to be active. The good news it that it can be loaded with fun! Check out all the upcoming events that will educate, support, and celebrate your choice to lead an active lifestyle!
Cheers!
Jeremy and Leah ______________________
Miss a past newsletter? Check out our archived newsletters for more fitness tips, product spotlights, and general ongoings.
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| Brooks-Sponsored Weekend Marathon Training Walk/Run! | |
This Saturday August 21
Once again, Fleet Feet Sports will be out supporting the Pacesetters' Saturday morning 7:00 AM training run!
Congratulations to Kate Edwards, who ran last weekend and won herself a new outfit from Brooks!
Music, a free raffle, and ice cold fluids will be waiting for you at the water stations, along with snacks at the finish.
Check out the Pacesetters Training Run/Walks to find out more about their program.
Be sure to join us for your weekly long run!
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| Barefoot Running Presentation | | Don't Take your Shoes Off Until You've Heard This!
On August 24th at 7:00 PM, Fleet Feet Sports Fox Valley will host Michael Sandler, author of Barefoot Running: How to Run Light and Free by Getting in Touch with the Earth.
 Michael will share tips on how to transition from running with shoes to barefoot running and how to use barefoot running, in conjunction with shoes, as a tool to help you reach your goals.
Whether you're a recreational runner, a professional athlete, or just getting into the sport, you'll walk away from this clinic with a new profound approach to running light, happy, and injury-free. Training barefoot can help you strengthen your feet and find your own natural, impact-free stride whether you run in or out of a shoe. This can keep you healthy, allow you to run when you thought you couldn't (bad knees, hips, feet, plantar fasciitis, etc) and help you become the lightest, most efficient runner you can be. This popular presentation will be informative, inspiring, and fun!
The event is only $5, so stop by or call Fleet Feet Sports at 920.830.7867 to reserve your spot. The presentation will be limited to 40 attendees.
 For more information, please email Leah.
Find out more about Michael's book, which will be available at the presentation. |
Spike Night is Wednesday, August 25 5 - 7PM
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Gather your Teammates and Kick Off your Winning Season at Fleet Feet Sports Fox Valley!
Cross country runners, coaches, and parents!
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An evening of food, fun, shoes, and deals!
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We're firing up the grill!
- Get all your season needs taken care of--racing spikes, training shoes, nutrition, socks and apparel.
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A Saucony Rep will be on hand to talk 'shop'.
Discounts and giveaways with purchase will be available!!
COACHES! Stop in to complete your "2010 Fleet Feet Fall Course Schedule" to be entered for a chance to win free Saucony shoes. Earn free socks and a shirt just for participating.
Click here for more info
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| Free Acupuncture Consultations, Thursday August 26! | |
Ever Wonder What Acupuncture Can Do For You?
Fleet Feet Sports and Eric Recine, Recine's Acupuncture Center, have partnered to offer free acupuncture consultations the fourth Thursday of every month.
Evaluations will be performed by Eric and run 5:00 - 7:00 pm with each session lasting about 15 minutes (last session beginning at 6:45 pm).
This is a great no obligation opportunity to get talk to a licensed acupuncturist about that nagging concern.
Call the store (920 830 7867) to reserve a spot. Walk-ins welcome based on availability. |
Last Weekend for Marathon Needs Extravaganza!!
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You've Trained all Summer! Don't get to the Start Line Unprepared...
Running the 2010 Fox Cities Marathon? Be sure to stop into Fleet Feet Sports Fox Valley between Friday, August 27 and Sunday, August 29.
Grab a Marathon Checklist and make sure you've got everything you need! - Race Day shoes should only have about 40 - 50 miles in them so get your shoes 3 weeks in advance!
Pick up a Race Day Cheer Kit for your family/friends, complete w/ noise-makers, maps and more!
 Purchase your Brooks Fleet Feet Sports Marathon distance singlet for only $5 (while supplies last) to wear race day!
- Discounts and giveaways will be available!
 Make a note on your calendar--This is an event not to miss!
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| Product Spotlight--Skirt Sports is Here!! | |
A New Product Line has Arrived...
Skirt Sports, founded by triathlete
extraordinaire, Nicole DeBoom, offers the answer to every woman's question: why can't
workout apparel be fun, feminine and performance-based? Get a load of these!! 
The Capri: All-mesh Skirt, built-in no-creep
semi-compression all-mesh Capri leggings with 17.5" inseam, wide waistband
yoke, designed to flatter your curves, two hidden pockets on the leggings holds
your music player, keys, gels, phones and more.  Their most popular Gym Girl Ultra skirt in black and in the
Kendall Floral Print** offers a 13.5 inch skirt length, built-in shorties made
from semi-compression mesh, flatlock stitching, a pocket on each leg, under the
skirt, fits gels, keys and more.
**Pieces from the Kendall Kollection (a collaboration between
SkirtSports and Jackie McFee--a portion of proceeds from the sale of this
Kollection benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society).
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Coming Soon...
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Watch for Information about an Upcoming FUNdraiser!
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Ongoing Store Activities
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There's Still Time! ________________________________
Now through August 31, stop in, test ride the new Brooks Ghost 3, 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.
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ThedaCare Orthopedics Plus, has a) launched a new resource site full of great health tips and b) is partnering with The DailyMile to provide you with a free online training tool. 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.
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FREE: Next Injury Screenings by Peak Performance is on Thursday, September 9
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.
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Our Next Fun Run is Tuesday, August 24 at 6:00 PM
At Just Act Natural, 129 E College Avenue in downtown Appleton
Grab a friend (gently please!) and meet other runners/walkers for a 2, 3, or 4 mile run or walk. Log your miles, stay motivated by meeting others w/ similar fitness goals. |
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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