March 1st, 2009                                                                            Issue 32

Sale ItemsWelcome, Friends!
  
    This issue of the Flyer is literally bursting at the seams with information! In-store sales, new products, FLEET FEET training programs, the latest seminars, and upcoming races are filling the headlines, and you're certain to find more than a few that catch your eye!
  
    We look forward to seeing you, and we wish you all the best in your training!
  
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FLEET FEET Freeze Frame

     There is no denying it. St. Louis has an outstanding running and walking community, and we think you deserve a little recognition for your dedication and passion! We invite you to take part in a new feature in the Flyer, the FLEET FEET Freeze Frame. Each issue, we will highlight a photo of FLEET FEET-ers getting in their daily miles. Got a picture from your last big race? Send it in! A snapshot of you and a buddy running in your neighborhood? Perfect. From in-action shots to photos of a post-run bagel feast, we want to see you hard at play. 
  
    If you've got a photo you would like to share, please send it to us via email. You just might see yourself in an upcoming Flyer!


Amanda and Faith at the finish of the Marathon Relay

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Asics and Sugoi Apparel SaleSpotlight sale items
     Asics and Sugoi cold weather apparel items are now 35% off! Heidi recently marked down a selection of apparel pieces from two of your favorite brands, and the savings are yours to enjoy. Whether you need a few more pieces to get you through the lingering chilly days or want to stock up for next year, you won't want to miss this opportunity to buy Asics and Sugoi jackets, pants, long sleeve tops, and vests at discounted prices. The sale applies to in-store items only, so hurry in for the best selection!
 
    Women's sale items include (from Asics) the Hali Pant, Thermopolis LT Pant, Velostretch Long Sleeve, and Legato Core Tights; and (from Sugoi) the Zap Jacket, Zap Vest, Hatha Capri, Speedster 2 Hoodie, Kana Long Sleeve, Midzero Kana Long Sleeve, and Flare Tight.
  
    Men's sale items include (from Asics) the Storm Shelter Jacket, Thermopolis Mock, Thermopolis LT Pant, and the Velostretch Long Sleeve; and (from Sugoi) the Zap Vest, Zap Jacket, Defaf Pant, Ready Warm-Up Jacket, and Ready Warm-Up Pant.
  
    Styles and colors may vary. Items are marked down 35% off the original price. Sale items are available at FLEET FEET Chesterfield, FLEET FEET St. Charles, and FLEET FEET Fenton. Sale applies to in-store items only. While supplies last.

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"Get the Mental Edge" SeminarMental Edge
    Running is as much of a mental challenge as it is a physical one. Training takes determination, perseverance, and motivation, and your mental strength can be the difference between a successful race and a washout. Whether you are a veteran runner with years of racing under your belt or a novice about to tackle a new training schedule, sharpening your mental edge will make you a stronger runner and allow you to perform at your best.
 
    Join us on March 10th at FLEET FEET Chesterfield for "Get the Mental Edge," a seminar featuring Dr. Joe Lenac of Winning Edge Sports Psychology.
 
     Dr. Lenac will focus on the mental side of endurance training and racing, covering such topics as positive thought techniques, goal setting skills, basic confidence techniques, and positive performance evaluation.
  
    The "Mental Edge" seminar will be held on Tuesday, March 10th, at 7:00PM, at FLEET FEET Chesterfield. The seminar is complimentary and will last approximately 45-60 minutes. Class size is limited. If you would like to attend the seminar, please RSVP to Kristen via email or at 636-734-0719.
  
    We hope to see you there!

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 Garmin Forerunner 50 Reduced Price!Garmin Forerunner 50

    If you've been considering buying a Garmin Forerunner 50, there is no better time than now! FLEET FEET has a limited supply of Forerunner 50s available at a drastically reduced price-- just $99.99! (Regularly $149.99)

    Ideal for those who want the option of training both inside and outdoors, the sleek Forerunner 50 provides instant workout data including training time, pace, distance, lap pace, lap time, lap distance, average and best pace, and calories burned.
  
    The Forerunner 50 also comes with an option for a heart rate monitor as well as for a speed/cadence sensor for cyclists. Moreover, the Forerunner 50 automatically transmits workouts to your computer so you can analyze, store and share data.
  
    Indoors, outdoors, running, cycling. The versatile Garmin Forerunner 50 can take your training to the next level. Supplies are limited, so hurry in!
 
     The Garmin Forerunner 50 is available at FLEET FEET Chesterfield, FLEET FEET St. Charles, FLEET FEET Fenton, and at our online store. The sale price applies to in-stock Forerunner 50s only. While supplies last. For more information on the Forerunner 50 and optional accessories, click here.

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Nike+ Sensor
Nike+ Replacement Sensors Now Available
  
   Finally, Nike+ Replacement Foot Sensors are here! Whether your Nike+ Sensor has an exhausted battery, is mysteriously missing, or had the misfortune of being chewed beyond recognition by your favorite four-legged friend, you no longer need despair. At just $19, the Nike+ Sensor Replacement makes it easy to keep training even after your original sensor has gone into retirement.iPod system
  
    And, good news for iPod Touch uses: The iPod Touch has a built-in receiver to support the Nike+ Sensor. If you've got an iPod Touch, you need only the Nike+ Replacement Sensor to join the Nike+ world! 
 
    The Nike+ Foot Sensors can be used as replacement sensors for iPod Nano users who already own the Nike+ system (which includes a wireless receiver for the Nano). Because the iPod Touch comes Nike+ ready, Touch users need purchase the replacement sensor only.
 
    The Nike+ Foot Sensor is available at FLEET FEET Chesterfield, FLEET FEET St. Charles, and FLEET FEET Fenton, and at our online store. Price: $19

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No Boundaries 5K Training Program Returns

    FLEET FEET is excited to announce the return of our No Boundaries 5K training program! No Boundaries is a 10-week training program designed for beginners looking to walk, run, or run/walk their first 5K race. The program provides beginning runners and walkers with a fun, supportive environment that encourages a lifetime of health and activity. Participants will receive guidance and advice from experienced coaches, weekly group training runs or walks with appropriate pace grouping, and educational clinics on topics such as proper nutrition, choosing the right gear, and avoiding injury. All participants will also receive a technical shirt and jacket. (Hooray for free stuff!) The 10-week training program culminates with the Run for the Stars 5K in Forest Park on June 6th.
 

No Boundaries Finisher    Whether you've always wanted to do a 5K but don't know where to begin, or you've been needing that extra push to jump-start your fitness goals, the No Boundaries training program is for you!

    The No Boundaries 5K training program begins with an orientation meeting on March 24th at FLEET FEET Fenton; March 25th at FLEET FEET St. Charles; or March 26th at FLEET FEET Chesterfield. All orientation meetings begin at 7:00PM. (All participants must attend one meeting.) The first day of class is Wednesday, April 1st. No Boundaries meetings will be held at Creve Coeur Lake on Wednesday evenings at 7:00PM and Saturday mornings at 7:00AM. Participants will meet at Sailboat Cove. Parking and restrooms are available at the start.

    The 10-week program is $75 and includes coached runs, training tips and seminars, and a technical shirt and jacket. A discounted race registration is available, but is not included in the program fee. Registration is available online, or you can download a registration form here. For more information, contact Kristen Murphy through email or at 636-734-0719. You can also visit the No Boundaries website.

    We hope to see you there!

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Upcoming Races

Paraquad's Roll 'N' Race
 Paraquad's Roll 'N' race 5K
     Paraquad's Roll 'N' Race 5K and 1M Fun Run will start your spring racing schedule off right! Celebrate the beginning of spring with this scenic, USATF Certified course with lots of volunteers and cheerleaders to keep you safe and inspired. This walk, run, and roll will be held in Forest Park, starting near the Visitor's Center on Saturday, April 4th, at 9:00AM. The Fun Run will start at 9:15AM. All proceeds will support Paraquad, an independent living center that provides programs and services for people with disabilities.
 
     Medals will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the run, as well as to the top three in the following age groups: 19 & under, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, and 60 & up. Awards will also be given to the top three finishers in the open wheelchair division, quad wheelchair division, and handcycle divisions. All participants will receive a T-shirt and finisher's ribbon.

   Pre-registered runners can pick up their packets on Friday, April 3rd, from 10AM to 3PM at Paraquad. Race day registration and packet pick-up will be in the Visitor's Center starting at 7:30AM. There will be water and 180 sports drinks for all racers. If you don't actually want to do the race, you can register as a virtual runner and sleep in while your donation makes a difference for persons with disabilities!
 
Registration is $20.00. You can download the entry form here. For more information email Kay Kottemann.

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The Renaud Spirit Center 5K/1M
 Renaud Spirit Center 5K/1M
     The Renaud Spirit Center Annual RSC 5K and Kids 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk returns on Sunday, April 5th. Bring your family and friends to compete or just enjoy the exercise! The 5K race begins at 8AM and the Kids 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk will begin at the conclusion of the 5K race.  

     All participants for the 5K will be professionally timed by FLEET FEET Sports. Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as to the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups: 14 & under, 15 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49 and 50 & over. Participation awards will be given to all participants in the Kids 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk. Please arrive by 7:50AM to avoid interfering with the start of the race.  

     You may register at the Renaud Spirit Center, mail in your registration form, or register online. 5K Run/Walk individual entry fee is $18 for 15 years of age and older and $13 for kids 14 and under. The 1-Mile Kids Fun Run/Walk individual entry fee is $12 for 15 years of age and older and $10 for kids 14 and under. A $5 late fee will be charged from March 21st-April 4th. A $10 late fee will be charged for race day registration. 

Packet pick-up will be available from 10:00AM-3:00PM on Saturday, April 4th, at the the Renaud Spirit Center and from 6:45AM-7:45AM on race day, April 5th. For more information, visit the website, email Shelley Reed, or call Shelley at 636-474-8113.

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GO!St. Louis 5K Run
GO!St. Louis 5K
     One of the fastest growing events in the annual GO! St. Louis Family Fitness Weekend® is the 5K Run/Walk, which is set for Saturday, April 18th, in Forest Park at 7:30AM. Last year more than 1,200 runners and walkers registered, making it one of the largest competitive short distance races in the area. The USATF Certified course can be viewed here. 
  
A $200 award will be given to the top male and female finishers, and $100 will be given to the top male and female masters finishers. All participants receive a t-shirt and finishers medal. You can register for the event online here. If you register before April 17th, the entry fee is $30. Race day registration will be available at $35 per entry. For more information, visit the race website or call 314-727-0800.

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Undy 5000: A "Brief" 5000 meter Run/Walk
Undy 5000
     The Colon Cancer Alliance's (CCA) 1st Annual St. Louis Undy 5000 event will take place on Saturday, March 28th, 2009. This "brief" 5K run/walk is designed to raise awareness and funds for the fight against colorectal cancer. Because runners and walkers will be wearing anything from their favorite running shorts to their wildest pair of boxers, this event is sure to get people talking. 
 
    The Undy 5000 begins at 9AM and will be held at Forest Park at the Upper Muny parking lot. All Undy 5000 participants will receive a commemorative pair of boxers (while supplies last). The Gateway CCA Chapter will kick off the opening ceremony, set to begin around 8:45AM. 
 
     Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as to the top three males and females in the following age groups: 10 & under, 11 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, 70 & over. 

    You can register for the event online by visiting the Undy 5000 website. You can also register during packet pickup, which will be held on Friday, March 27th, at FLEET FEET Sports in Chesterfield, from 10AM-8PM. There will also be race day registration and packet pickup.
 
     This important but fun event will be held in different cities across the country throughout the year to educate the public about colon cancer, promote screenings, and get people talking about this deadly, but preventable disease. The Undy 5000 will raise much-needed funds to support and build CCA's innovative screening and awareness programs.
 
     To register or to learn more about the Undy 5000 and colon cancer, visit the website. You may also send an email.

Facts about colorectal cancer:
  • Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, second only to smoking-related lung cancer.
      
  • Each year, more than 150,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
      
  • As many people die each year from colon cancer as breast cancer and AIDS combined.
      
  • One out of 18 people will develop colorectal cancer in their lifetime.
      
  • Over 75% of people with colon cancer have no family history.
      
  • People who are diagnosed in the earliest stages of the disease have a 90% chance of being cured, yet only a small percentage are staged early due to a lack of screening or awareness.
      
  • Colon cancer strikes men and women, all ages and races, equally.
      
  • The most common symptom of colorectal cancer is no symptom at all.

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