October 1st, 2008 Issue 22
O sun and skies and clouds of June
And flowers of June together,
Ye cannot rival for one hour
October's bright blue weather...
And flowers of June together,
Ye cannot rival for one hour
October's bright blue weather...
-Helen Hunt Jackson
Welcome, Friends! (And Welcome, Fall!)
The fresh, crisp air of autumn has finally arrived, and
runners across the St. Louis area are reveling in the cool,
golden days of October. It is amazing how quickly a brisk
breeze laden with the musk of fallen leaves thrills our
senses and makes summer's oppressing heat fade from memory.
And the true attestation that fall has come? The parade of costumed runners masquerading as pumpkins and ballerinas and even cowboys on bucking broncos (courtesy of local, festive 5Ks). Talk about a richly-ornamented landscape!
Whether we see you on the roads at local races or in the store stocking up on cool weather gear, we look forward to sharing this wonderful season with you. So crunch some leaves, build a bonfire, and sip some warm apple cider. It's fall!
Sincerely,
Your Friends at FLEET FEET St. Louis
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FLEET FEET Shoe Donation Programs
FLEET FEET St. Louis is dedicated
to serving the local running and walking community and
providing excellent customer service to each individual. We
would also like to introduce you to another passion of ours,
our shoe donation programs. Through two outstanding
charitable organizations--
Wounded Warriors and
Soles4Souls-- FLEET FEET St. Louis has
been able to support our country's service men and women as
well as provide essential footwear for those in need.
Wounded Warriors, FLEET FEET's newest
shoe donation program, strives to meet the needs of wounded
soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan recovering at the
Landstuhl Medical Center in Germany. A serious need at
Landstuhl is proper footwear for the soldiers once they
begin rehabilitation. FLEET FEET St. Louis,
in conjunction with the Reserve Officers' Association, is
dedicated to providing new shoes for recovering soldiers at
the Landstuhl Medical Center.
Over the past year, FLEET FEET
has provided over 150 new, technical shoes-- or over $13,000
worth of shoes in retail value-- to the local Naval Reserve
Officers' Foundation for just $15 a pair. These shoes are
now being used by soldiers undergoing rehab at Landstuhl.
Be certain to check the next Flyer to find out how you
can help buy shoes for recovering soldiers at Landstuhl
Medical Center!
FLEET FEET is also proud to be an
official drop-off location for
Soles4Souls, a unique charitable organization that
distributes gently worn shoes to people in need around the
world. Since its inception, Soles4Souls has distributed over
2.6 million pairs of shoes to people in over 40 countries
and 5 continents. FLEET FEET customers
have contributed greatly to the charity, generously
donating hundreds of pairs of shoes every month.
Thank you for helping us support these remarkable
programs!
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A Letter of Thanks: Click to Read
Lewis & Clark Top Finishers
Though flash flooding and the subsequent unsafe course conditions forced the Lewis and Clark Marathon and Half Marathon to be shortened to 10 miles, these runners proved that torrential downpours and 50 mile-per-hour wind gusts couldn't stop them from tearing up the pavement. Congratulations to the top male and female finishers in both the marathon and half marathon categories. Job well done!
We would also like to
congratulate all who participated in the Lewis and Clark
events. The tempestuous weather provided a stage on which
the heart and soul of the running community truly shined.
From the race participants to the course volunteers to the
brave souls in the crowd, everyone involved rose to the
occasion and made the best of some very challenging
circumstances. We are honored to be a part of such a
wonderful running and walking community, and we heartily
congratulate all who competed head-to-head with Ike!
Diva Night at FLEET FEET
Get FIT at Diva Night at
FLEET FEET! On Wednesday,
November 5th, from 7PM-9PM, the women of
FLEET FEET will host
this very special, ladies-only event at
FLEET FEET in Fenton.
This complimentary event will feature
professional shoe and bra FITtings, a
Brooks fashion show featuring apparel
and accesories to FIT your winter
running needs, nutrition advice for the
busy woman, skin care product sampling,
wine tasting and appetizers, raffles,
gifts with purchase, and more!
If you are interested in attending this special ladies-only evening, please RSVP by November 1st to Kristen. Space is limited to the first 125 ladies, and spots will fill up quickly! We hope to see you there! (It will be fabulous, dah-ling!)
If you are interested in attending this special ladies-only evening, please RSVP by November 1st to Kristen. Space is limited to the first 125 ladies, and spots will fill up quickly! We hope to see you there! (It will be fabulous, dah-ling!)
Apparel Spotlight:
Nike Soft Hand Short Sleeve and Long Sleeve Tops
We. Love. This. Top. I honestly don't
know how Nike makes a fabric this luxurious,
but Nike's Soft Hand long sleeve and short
sleeve tops are positively the softest
high-performance wear on the market. Heidi
recently brought in the latest fall colors--
picture rich berry and warm mocha hues-- and
we can't help but share the love. This
sumptuous fabric is the cashmere of
performance apparel, providing a flattering
fit while wicking moisture away from the
skin.
Nike's Dri-FIT technology is the core of the
Soft Hand microfiber fabric. The
high-performance material not only pulls
sweat away from the body, but transports it
to the fabric's outer surface where it
quickly evaporates. This
highly-effective, moisture-wicking system
leaves the skin cool and dry, making the
Soft Hand top all you need for warm, autumn
days and a critical base layer for cold,
winter weather. A refined fit and brushed,
flat-seam construction creates a soft,
feminine fit, ensuring you look as a great
as you feel.
Racing Team Update
FLEET FEET Racing Team members took
part in several recent local 5Ks. Brian Schoenholz and
Jim Yount both competed in the Des Peres Dash, Cheryl
Bergin and Mike Maraccini ran in the Brentwood Race to
the Square, and David Donald raced the Run for the
Hills. Across the river, the 19th Annual Shoreline
Classic took place in Decatur, IL, with FFRT member Andy
Koziatek finishing 7th overall in the 15K.
Congratulations to all who competed!
Click here to
visit the Racing Team website!
Upcoming Races
The Race To Cure Lymphoma returns on November 8th for
its second year at the Fountain Lakes Commerce Center in St.
Charles. Enjoy running a flat, fast 5K or 10K course that
offers a scenic route around a picturesque lake. Both races
start at 8:00AM. Participants will receive a commemorative
shirt featuring Hermes. Food and beverages will be available
following the event, and all pre-registered participants are
eligible to win an attendance prize.
Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female finisher in both races as well as to the top three in the following age groups: 14 & under, 15 to 19, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, 30 to 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49, 50 to 54, 55 to 59, and 60 & over. New for 2008, there are also awards to the top three finishers in Masters, Athena, and Clydesdale divisions.
You'll also want to join us for the balloon release, prior to the race start, when we celebrate cancer survivors and remember those stricken from this terrible disease.
Early registration is $19 if received before October 31st, and $22 through November 7th. Race day registration is $25. Register online or download an entry form here. There are two options for packet pickup: Wednesday, November 5th, from 6:30PM to 8:30PM at Tarlton Corporation on 5500 West Park Avenue, and November 7th, from 5:00 to 8:00PM at FLEET FEET on 3813 Mexico Road. Packet pickup is available before 7:30AM on race day.
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Girls on the Run 5K and Duck Race
The Girls on the Run 5K, benefiting the GOTR
scholarship fund, will take place on Saturday, November 8th, at The Muny in
Forest Park. The 5K race will begin at 9AM, and the the 1st annual Duck Race
will start at 10:15AM. One thousand participants are expected to run the 5K!
Awards will be given to the overall male and female winners, as well as to all finishers ages 13 and under and to the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups: 7 & under, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 to 14, 15 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, and 60 and over. All 5K participants will receive a commemorative race T-shirt.
Pre-registration is $20 if postmarked by November 1st, 2008. Race day registration is $25. Family registration is $50 ($60 race day, up to four members). Registration fee for groups of ten or more is $15 per person ($20 race day). Each group or family member does need to complete his/her own registration form. Pre-registration packet pick-up is November 6th and 7th from 10AM to 3PM at the Girls on the Run office (Apt A) or at the race on race morning.
You can register online or download an entry form here. You can also buy raffle tickets to win great prizes such as the Wii and Cardinal tickets. For more duck race ticket information and purchases, visit www.girlsontherunstlouis.org. You don't have to be present to win.
Girls on the Run is an after school program that uses the power of running to help prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. This character development program focuses on building self-esteem and improving emotional and physical health while training to run a 5K.
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Wild in the Woods Trail Series
For individuals wishing for something a bit more
challenging than another walk in the park, the St. Charles
County Parks Department is hosting its 7th Annual Wild in
the Woods Trail Run Series. Held at four county parks from
September through November, the off-road races may be run as
single races or as part of the four-race series.
Prizes will be presented at each race to the top males and females in each age group, as well as to the top overall finishers in each age group for the entire series. The age groups will be 19 & under, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, 30 to 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49, 50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 64, and 60 & over. All participants will receive a hat at Race 3, and a long-sleeve shirt at Race 4 (Race 1 and 2 have already been completed). All races begin at 9AM.
Race 3 is on October 18 at Indian Camp Creek
Park. A predominantly flat terrain with a few steep hills,
the 10-mile course will travel over paved park roads,
single-track dirt trails, and natural terrain.
The fourth race is on November 1 at Quail Ridge Park. Winding through the park's undulating terrain, the 5-mile course will travel over paved trails and single-track dirt trails.
Registration fees are $75 for the four-race series or $25 for each individual race. Series entrants must register before August 22nd to receive the discount. Participants who register at least one week prior to each race are guaranteed to receive the aforementioned commemorative items, although race-day registrations will be accepted. To register, download an entry form here, visit online or call 636-949-7535.
The fourth race is on November 1 at Quail Ridge Park. Winding through the park's undulating terrain, the 5-mile course will travel over paved trails and single-track dirt trails.
Registration fees are $75 for the four-race series or $25 for each individual race. Series entrants must register before August 22nd to receive the discount. Participants who register at least one week prior to each race are guaranteed to receive the aforementioned commemorative items, although race-day registrations will be accepted. To register, download an entry form here, visit online or call 636-949-7535.
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