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The Extra Mile June 30, 2015
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Holiday Weekend Sale (Fri-Sat-Sun)
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 Apparel Sale:Donate $1+ to Jane Doe No More and pick a lollipop to reveal a 15-30% discount off your apparel purchase this weekend.
Nuun vs Skratch Battle:
Which is your favorite? Taste them both then vote for your favorite to receive 10% off the drink you voted for.
Note: We will close at 3pm on July 4
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One of my favorite aspects of running is being able to lose myself in the run. To turn inward and forget about the world around me. To be free.
But last week that gift was stolen from one in our community when she was sexually assaulted during her lunchtime run along the rail trail in Avon - a trail that should be a safe haven for runners, walkers and cyclists, especially in broad daylight.
The attacker was a white man, about 5'-6" tall with a goatee. He was wearing sunglasses, black shirt with a reflective vest and a baseball cap. The runner recalls seeing a tanker-like delivery truck near the scene. If anyone saw/sees anything similar to that description, please contact the Avon Police.
We send strength, courage and love to the runner. We vow to not let the attacker steal our runs, but we also vow to run aware and take steps to protect ourselves. Which is why we are joining forces with our friends at Jane Doe No More to host a free self-defense workshop for women and girls 15 years and older son Sunday, July 26 from 11am-3pm.
The 4-hour "Escape Alive Survival Skills" class will be taught by East Coast Training Systems who are generously donating their services and will be held at the Mandell Jewish Community Center in West Hartford. The class is designed to give women a fighting chance in the face of an attack (check out this video from Channel 3 to see what a class is like).
Participants will learn awareness tips, escape strategies as well as kick-strike-blow techniques designed to disable assailants and enable escape. No prior experience is necessary, nor do you need to be athletic to participate. The class is limited to 200 women to allow for a quality instructor-to-participant ratio. Interested women MUST register via this link.
Want to do more? Men and women are encouraged to join the Jane Doe No More team and run (or volunteer) the 5k, half or full at the Eversource Hartford Marathon in October. Click here to learn more.
Escape alive...and live to run another day.
Steph
P.S. Don't forget to stop by the store this Friday-Saturday-Sunday and purchase a lollipop for a $1 donation to Jane Doe No More and receive a discount of 15-30% off your apparel purchase.
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I always get sad when a brand takes a model away from me, especially because the New Balance 890 has been one of my favorites for the past 3 or 4 years now. But then I saw the newest shoe from the New Balance line - the Vazee Pace! My fears of losing a cushy, lightweight, and fast shoe were immediately quelled once I put the Pace on my foot. Whoa, does this take it to a new level!
The Pace is built on top of a hybrid 890/1400 platform, which have been New Balances' top selling light trainer and distance racer, respectively. The cushion uses the 890 cushion system of Revlite, but it's full-length Revlite now, making it is a little more responsive and faster, yet will hold up to your longest runs. The all-new Butterfly-inspired outsole provides better durability, more cushion and more stability than the previous 890's, with a more aggressive, racing-style toe-ramp to keep your momentum moving forward, and the stride feeling smooth. The upper is very familiar to the 1400, in that it's very secure around the heel and mid-foot, but gives your toes plenty of room to relax and flex to propel yourself ever faster, while also being nearly seamless, and extremely light.
This all sounds nice, but I'm enthusiastic about every shoe review I do, right? The only way to really get this point across is to come in and try them! With New Balance Racing team's recent success in the world's spotlight (go Jenny Simpson!), it comes as no surprise when you put a Pace or other NB shoe on your feet.
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UltrAspire Astral
Finally a vest for women that supports, rather than squishes, your breasts thanks to its special Curve Harness. Soft-touch binding, stretchy front pockets as well as large and small zippered pockets for safe-keeping and an easy-in/easy-out 2L bladder.
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UltrAspire Alpha
UltrAspire's award-winning pack. Ultra-comfy and super breathable thanks to soft, large-holed micro-fiber mesh and the patent-pending MaxO2 Sternum system. Large quick stash pocket and quick attach 2L bladder for lightning fast refills.
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Amphipod Xtech 4 Plus
This new belt is 20% lighter and has cool features like a comfort stretch belt, a big pocket with outside gel-loops, four 10oz bottles with jet-squeeze caps and self-locating PodLocks to help you reattach your bottles quickly and securely.
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Camelbak Arc2 Belt
This belt keeps 20oz of water at your waist for a stable, bounce-free run. Elastic belt features lightweight, breathable mesh and BPA-free jet-valve bottles that deliver lots of water in just one squeeze with no funky plastic aftertaste.
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Camelbak Marathoner
Camelbak's best-selling vest carries 2L of fluid - perfect for runs of 2+ hours. Stable, lightweight design with quick-access shoulder pouches, sweat-proof phone pocket and drawstrings to cinch the reservoir down to reduce sloshing.
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Fuel Belt R2O
A favorite of Ironman! The breathable thermafoam padding is comfy and increases airflow. Easily adjustable velcro belt. Choose between two or three 7oz bottle belts featuring push-pull caps and easy-to-use holsters.
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Corn & Chicken Chowder
Summer isn't always sunshine and warmth. The previous rainy cool weekend gave me a reason to want a warming bowl of soup. The start of the summer CSA veggies, scallions and zucchini, appeared in this soup, though I used frozen corn, since we are still a few weeks away from local corn.
I've recently been poaching chicken breasts more frequently. With very little effort, you can have shredded chicken ready in 20 minutes that's perfect for summer salads. I find it's easier and less expensive than fighting with the bones, skin and other undesirable parts of a rotisserie chicken.
Click Here for Recipe
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There's always something going on at Fleet Feet and in our Running Community - visit our online calendar to keep up with the latest.
Weekly Events:
- Wed Fun Runs (6:30pm at the store) - Free
- Thurs Track Workouts (6:30pm at Conard HS) - Free
- Sat Injury Assessments w/Select PT (9:30-11am at store) - Free
- Sunday Yoga w/Meghan (5:30pm at the store) - $15
Here's a sneak peek of upcoming special events & races:
- Wed, July 1 @ 6:30pm: Asics Fun Run & Raffle for a FREE entry to NYC Marathon
- Friday-Saturday-Sunday (July 3-5): Independence Weekend Sale!
- Sun, July 5 @ 10am: West Hartford Freedom Run
- Wed, July 8 @ 6:30pm: Fun Run with Mizuno
- Sat, July 25 @ 8:00am: Half Marathon Training Program Begins
- Sun, July 26 @ 11am-3pm: FREE Escape Alive Class
- Fri, Sept 18 @ 6pm: Urban Challenge! Stay tuned for details...
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FF Ambassador Blog
Inspiration & musings from our Fleet Feet Racing Ambassadors as they train for Hartford, NYC and their fastest 5k ever.
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Hartford Hospital Study
Hartford Hospital is conducting a short survey to evaluate cardiac and pelvic floor symptoms in runners. Click image to complete.
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Summer Fun...On the Run
Summer run fun for the whole family! Check out our favorite summertime race series - most cost less than $5 per race!
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Store Hours:
Monday: 10am - 7pm
Tuesday: 10am - 7pm
Wednesday: 10am - 8pm
Thursday: 10am - 7pm
Friday: 10am - 7pm
Saturday: 10am - 5:30pm **Closing at 3pm on July 4**
Sunday: 12 - 5pm
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