If there is one thing I've learned owning a business is that it takes a village. Without my staff, my dream to support runners of all ages and abilities would still be a dream. They are always eager to share their expertise and passion for an active lifestyle and make the store a super fun place to be.
And they are amazingly creative, especially Beth who hand-painted our windows, makes beautiful signs and rallied the crew to write their own version of Clement Clarke Moore's poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas to announce our 7-days of Holiday Deals which begin this Friday, December 18.
Each stanza features a special deal that is only valid for one day. The deals are in chronological order with the first stanza announcing Friday's deal, the second stanza describing Saturday's deal...and so on, until the seventh deal/stanza on Thursday, December 24. Enjoy the poem...and the deals!
'Twas the week before Christmas, when all through the store
Sprightly staffers were busy, stocking shoes galore.
The hats & gloves all hung by the counter, ready for sale,
Buy one, get one half off, as cold weather is bound to avail.
There runners were gathered all in the street
excited for savings on gear from Fleet Feet.
They walked through the door, were greeted with a smile
And offered 30% off jackets- gotta run in style!
Then out of the fitting room there arose such a clatter
I sprang from the bench to see what was the matter
A customer trying on tights exclaimed, "I'll take them all!"
Buy one get one half off, this is way better than the mall.
As I shopped for my family, including myself
I feel someone watching me - it's Sneakers the Elf!
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
Buy one get one half off tops - deal of the year!
Feeling warm and cozy in the new jacket I wore
I strolled through the store and discovered even more
Buy one get one half off undies and socks
So cool, they even added a nice gift box!
With socks in hand I glimpse 'round the corner
to spy Patrick wincing atop a foam roller
"Come join me, and work out those kinks.
Massage tools are buy one get one half off", he winks.
"Why, thank you," I say as I joined him on the floor
"But it's really my calves that ache when I run, they're so sore".
"Compression socks or sleeves are what you seek." he say.
"Buy one pair get one half off, just for today."
I paid for my items, under budget - I was ecstatic
I got everything on my list, I'm a Fleet Feet Fanatic
The staffers said, "Happy Holidays to all and to all a safe run
Thank you for shopping at Fleet Feet, hope you had fun!"