Fleet Feet Sports Fox Valley Newsletter  

  

"...runners with bad shoes suffer the agony of de feet."

                                                                        --Unknown

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Summer Training Programs
Encore Presentation: Marathon 101
FREE SEMINAR: Interval/Speed Workouts
Product Spotlight: Stuff For Dad
Weekly Fun Runs
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Gift Card Balance

Fun Runs and More

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6/2011 v40
Distributed every other Wednesday

Greetings!

 

Like Mother's Day this year, Father's Day has taken on new meaning at our house! Check out some of the great gift ideas we have for the fitness-minded (but perhaps challenged in other ways) guy in your life.

 

Summer is in full swing, as kids get out of school and many of you gear up for kids' events, in addition to your own. Did you know we sell kids shoes? A number of parents have been reaching out looking for solutions to their kids' growing pains--the pain kids get typically in their heels or lower legs as a result of muscle growth not keeping up with bone growth.

 

Quality running shoes and pain management through massage are two of the best solutions to get your active little ones through this painful stage.

  

Cheers!

Jeremy, Leah, and Lucy 
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Your Invited...To Train With Us!

Looking For More Than a Group Run?

 

Try a Training Program! Fleet Feet Sports offers Coach-led workouts that are loaded with support, resources, tech gear, store discounts and more.

 

Check out the upcoming opportunities:


Half marathon training group (cost $50)
 

Starting June 25, the 12-week program group will meet at Plamann Park and work toward the Fox Cities half marathon on Sept 18.

 

Info session Wednesday, June 15 @ 6:30 in the store.

 

Click here for more information.

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No Boundaries 5K training group (cost $85)

 

Designed for beginners and reentry runners and run/walkers, we'll get you from the couch to walking/running a 5K in 10 weeks.

 

  • The Appleton program will meet at the Fox Valley Tech Campus and starts Tuesday July 12, training for the Time Warner Cable 5K (Fox Cities Marathon Wkend) Sept 17.
  • The Oshkosh program will meet downtown Oshkosh (near the City Center) and starts Thursday, July 21, training for the Dragon Boat 5K (Oshkosh Fall Fest) Sept 24.
  • A De Pere program is also in the works...watch for details on our website!

Info session Wednesday, June 29 @ 6:30 in the store.

 

Click here for more information.

 

Unleash your inner superhero and train with us!

ENCORE PRESENTATION

FREE Seminar: Marathon 101--Tips From Mid-Pack(ers)

Sunday, June 26 @ 3:30 PM- 5PM in the Store

Running a Fall Marathon or Half-Marathon? Not everyone can finish in the top 10%. Who cares?! Join the Fox Cities Marathon staff and Fleet Feet Sports to learn lessons from newly successful marathon & half-marathon finishers about their experiences mid-pack. We'll talk about:

  • Training Tips and Tricks you won't read about in a book
  • Marathon Jargon (What is Taper? What does it mean to 'Hit the Wall'?)
  • Key Pitfalls to avoid during training and as the race approaches
  • Get need-to-know information about the FCM Routes--both the half and full

Plus, sign up for the FCM half or full marathon that night and receive a discount on your entry fee!!

 

Mark Your Calendars. Bring your training buddies and your training questions & get them answered before you make the same mistakes we've made!! Thinking about a marathon or half-marathon? Get ahead of the game.

FREE Monthly Seminar: Interval/Speed Workouts

Wednesday, July 6 @ 6:30 PM in the Store

There are many reasons to incorporate interval training and speed into your workouts. Done correctly you will increase your overall running speed, form and strength by increasing your leg turnover and becoming more physiologically efficient. Speed work also teaches your lungs to produce oxygen more efficiently. Translation: Run faster for longer!!

Join us Wednesday, July 6 for our Monthly Seminar Series to learn more about how to improve your race times or want to incorporate speed workouts into your fitness program.

"I have the need...the need for speed" -Tom Cruise

Product Spotlight: Stuff For Dad!

Father's Day is Just Around The Corner (June, 19). Is Your Dad... 

 

Directionally Challenged?

Fleet Feet Sports Fox Valley has a range of products from Garmin to help Dad find his way around (the new Garmin 610 is here!).

Running in his Old College T-shirt?

We've got fantastic looking athletic apparel for Dad's of all shapes, sizes and styles (XS - XXL).

Stinking Up The Place?

Try some moisture-wicking non cotton socks from DryMax that are sure to keep his feet more comfortable and your living space more bearable.

Training for His First Big Event?

Don't let him learn the benefits of NipGuards or the benefits of hydration the hard way.

Impossible to Shop For?

We have gift cards. Let him shop for himself at a place you know he loves.

Find these and many more gift ideas at Fleet Feet Sports!

Fun Runs Are Now Weekly
Join Us Every Tuesday and Saturday of the Month

Grab a friend and meet other runners/walkers

Tuesdays @ 6:00PM in Appleton**
Location: Just Act Natural, 129 E College Avenue in downtown Appleton

Routes: 2-4 miles available


**Last Tuesday Location: Stone Cellar BrewPub, 1004 S Olde Oneida (Between the Locks) for a Pub Run
Routes: 3-6 miles available
Next Up: June 28, 2011...first drink on us!
 
Saturdays @ 7:30AM in Neenah

Location: Fritse Park (East of Hwy 41 on Lake St)

Routes: 2-8 miles available

 

NOW SPONSORED BY MIZUNO!! For both runs, log your miles to earn rewards (!), stay motivated by meeting others w/ similar fitness goals, and stick around for some post-run socializing.

We are often asked about club discounts and school discounts. Our Personal Rewards Program is our way of offering all of our customers an equal opportunity to save.
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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.
 
Sincerely,
 

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