December 1st, 2008 Issue 26
Welcome, Friends!
It's beginning to look a lot like
Christmas (everywhere you go, no less).
Twinkling lights, festive wreaths, and
Christmas trees in front windows warm up
both the chilly nights and our hearts. And
during this holiday season, FLEET FEET is
here to help you give, receive, and be
merry!
In the spirit of giving, we invite you
to join us on Saturday, December 6th, for
Jacob's Run, a "pass the hat" group run to
raise money for Jacob Swearingen, a local
cross country champion whose family recently
lost their home to fire. The running
community is pulling together to help Jacob
and his family in what is truly a remarkable
outpouring of support. Be certain to save
the date for this very special event!
Also, come on in to the store for lots
of great gift ideas-- from giftcards and
coffee mugs to cozy, high-performance
apparel items, we've got just what you need
for your that special runner in your life.
(I mean, how cool would it be to give
someone a spot on the FLEET FEET Training
Team? Pretty darn cool.)
Plus, we've got a few things we'd like
to give you. Join us on Tuesday and Thursday
nights for the Sunset Social group runs from
our St. Charles and Chesterfield locations
for a chance to win great Nike prizes such
as fleece hats, gloves, socks, shoe bags,
and more. (Hooray for prizes!)
We hope you and your family had a
wonderful Thanksgiving, and we hope to see
you, soon!
All the Best,
Your Friends at FLEET FEET St. Louis
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Jacob's Run:
A "Pass the Hat"
Group Run
A "Pass the Hat"
Group Run
On Saturday, December 6th, 2008, FLEET FEET
will host Jacob's Run, a "pass the hat" fun run to
collect money and necessities for Jacob Swearingen
and his family, whose uninsured home was lost to
fire just weeks ago while the Potosi High School
senior was winning the Missouri Class 3 Cross
Country Championship.
"We were able to salvage a few pictures, but
other than that, everything is gone," said Jacob's
stepfather, Tim Busse.
What should have been a moment of joy for the
defending state champion turned to one of tragedy,
and in response, the running community is pulling
together to help the young runner and his family
rebuild their lives.
Jacob's Run will serve as a fundraising event
for Jacob and his family. The run will coincide with
FLEET FEET Fenton's regular "Sunrise Social" 5-mile
training run, starting at FLEET FEET Fenton at 7AM.
Friends of the family will be on-site to collect
monetary donations as well as household necessities
(dishes, kitchen utensils, towels, linens, etc.).
All abilities are welcome, and every donation makes
a difference!
Because Jacob's Run is a fundraising group
run and not a race, no registration is required
and there are no entry fees. The run will not be
timed. Jacob's Run will take place at 7AM on
Saturday, December 6th, 2008, at FLEET FEET
Fenton, 504 Old Smizer Mill Road, 63026 (in
Dierberg's Fenton Crossing). Please contact
Kristen Murphy with any questions via
email or 636-734-0719.
Moreover, if you would like to donate to
Jacob and his family but will be unable
to participate in Jacob's Run, a fund has been
set up for the family at Belgrade State Bank in
Potosi. Please make checks payable to Tim Busse.
Send checks to Belgrade State Bank, 306 North
Missouri, Potosi, MO, 63664. Every dollar makes
a difference!
"Thank you to everyone, to the running
community, the running family," Jim Busse says
on behalf of his family. "We appreciate
everything everyone is doing. Thank you!"
Give the Gift That Keeps on Training (Team)!
Looking for that perfect holiday gift for the
runner in your life? Hoping to get a jump-start on
those inevitable New Year's resolutions? Tired of
the drudgery of training alone?
My friend, the FLEET FEET Training Team is just
what you've been looking for.
The FLEET FEET Training Team is ready and
waiting to prepare for you for the GO!St. Louis Full
and Half Marathon-- whether you want to run 13.1
miles or 26.2 miles. Each of our programs is led by
experienced and dedicated coaches who are ready to
help you reach your personal goals and provide
encouragement and support from the first day of
class through race day. Training schedules are
professionally and specifically designed with the
goal distance and pace groups’ abilities in
mind. Additional support is provided through weekly
training topic discussions, tips from the coaching
staff, race-day pacing and support, and a post-race
celebration. (Plus, it's just more fun to train with
a group!)
"The Training Team was just what I needed to
become a runner. The training calender, my pace
group, the advice from my coach, and the encouraging
emails combined with my personal goal is what got me
to where I wanted to be. Crossing the finish line of
my first half marathon was the most definitive
moment in my running career. As a result of the
Training Team, I feel connected to a great group of
people-- runners." --Training Team member Kris
Weingaertner-Hartke
Weekly group long runs on Saturday mornings
showcase some of St. Louis' best running routes,
while optional group runs on Tuesday and Thursday
evenings coincide with the FLEET FEET Sunset Social
runs. (Bonus: We head to a local eatery for food
after the runs!) Other perks of the Training Team
include running-related seminars-- such as injury
prevention, nutrition, and cross training-- and
Training Team social events.
The Full Marathon Program begins Saturday,
December 13th. The Half Marathon Program begins
Saturday, January 24th. For more information, visit
the Training
Team website or email
Kristen.
Training for a marathon or half marathon
requires dedication, commitment, and hard work, but
it can also be one of the most rewarding endeavors
you will ever assume. Whether you are running your
tenth marathon or taking your first long distance
strides, what better way to take on the challenge
than surrounded by the encouragement of friends, the
guidance and instruction of coaches, and the
motivation and inspiration of fellow runners?
(Summary: Go Team!)
Sunset Socials and Nike Giveaways
You could win some free Nike gear at FLEET
FEET's Sunset Socials group runs! Each week from
both our Chesterfield and St. Charles locations,
Sunset Socialites can submit their names into a
"hat" for a chance to win great Nike prizes such as
fleece hats, gloves, shoe bags, socks, and more.
Plus, once a month, a name will be drawn for one
lucky runner to win a free pair of Nike shoes!
(Hooray for free stuff!) Running with friends, good
food, and a chance to win prizes from Nike? Sweet.
The Nike giveaway drawings will be held at the
Chesterfield and St. Charles Sunset Socials group
runs. Participants can enter the contest at each
social run (one entry per person, per run). Entries
will be submitted prior to the run's start, and
drawings for the winners will take place at the
post-run location. (Prizes will also be awarded at
the post-run location, though winners do not need to
be present to win.)
FLEET FEET's Sunset Socials are a new series of
weekly group runs designed to bring together runners
of all ages and abilities in a fun, relaxed
setting-- whether you are a die-hard runner unfazed
by the shorter days or someone who needs a little
motivation to get out there when the weather turns a
bit chilly. Sunset Socialites meet weekly from
November 4th (when Daylight Savings Time ends) to
March 6, 2009 (when Daylight Savings Time
begins). No registration or sign-up is required.
Running routes vary from 3 to 5 miles in length
(depending on location). Most importantly, Sunset
Socialites will head out for food and drink after
the run. (After all, running is all about having a
good time!)
The St. Charles Sunset Socials will take place
on Tuesday nights at 7PM from our FLEET FEET St.
Charles location. There will be a 5-mile route.
After the run, the St. Charles Sunset Socialites
will head to Tequilla
Mexican Restaurant for some food and
drink.
The Chesterfield Sunset Socials will take place
on Thursday nights at 7PM. Runners will meet at the
West Bridge Bank on the north side of Highway 40 at
Boone's Crossing. Runners can then choose to run
from 3-5 miles on the levee path. After the run,
Chesterfield Sunset Socialites will head to
East Coast Pizza (across the parking lot from
FLEET FEET Chesterfield) for pizza and drinks.
(FLEET FEET Fenton hosts the Sunrise Social
group run at 7AM on Saturday mornings. Click here for
more information on the Fenton Sunrise Social group
run.)
Once a Runner Now Available
Exclusively at
FLEET FEET!
Finally, it's here! After years of
anticipation and demand, the most sought-after
book in the world of running, Once a Runner,
is now available exclusively at FLEET FEET! Out
of print for years and often selling for
hundreds of dollars online, Once a Runner
is often considered the paradigm of all running
novels, winning the acclaim of such running
legends as Frank Shorter, Alberto Salazar, and
Bill Rodgers. Over the years, the novel has
garnered a nearly sacrosanct status due to its
realistic depiction of the world of elite
runners and to its previous unavailability.
From now until April 1st, Once a Runner
will be available exclusively at FLEET FEET.
Don't miss your chance to pick up a copy of what
Runner's World has called "the best novel
ever written about running."
First
published in 1978, Once a Runner
chronicles the story of elite miler Quenton
Cassidy and his quest for victory, offering
an unprecedented glimpse into the secret
world of elite class runners. The author,
John L. Parker, Jr., once a world class
runner himself, vividly and unreservedly
portrays the daily life, rigorous training,
and endless sacrifices of an athlete
relentlessly pursuing nothing less than the
best. Through the book's protagonist,
Cassidy, Parker sheds light on the inmost
thoughts of the competitive runner,
illuminating an unyielding intensity of
purpose while simultaneously revealing the
vulnerability-- and the humanity-- of a
seemingly invincible athlete.
Why wait until spring to get your copy of
the acclaimed novel Once a Runner? Stop
by FLEET FEET to pick up the perfect holiday
gift-- for you and your friends!
Once a Runner is available at FLEET
FEET Chesterfield, FLEET FEET St. Charles, and
FLEET FEET Fenton. Once a Runner is also
available on our webstore.
Price: $24.00
Apparel Spotlight: On the Road and On the Town
These days, it's all about getting the most for your money.
And when it comes to apparel, you want items
that can multi-task just as well as you do.
We've got you covered. (Literally.)
To help you get the most bang for your
buck, we've listed a few high-performance
pieces that will carry you from your
early-morning run to your afternoon shopping
trip-- with practicality and style. From
tops and jackets to cozy fleece hats, these
items look just as good with jeans and a
warm cup of coffee as they do with your
favorite pair of running pants and trusty
shoes.
Saucony DryLete Sportop. Color
selection and a streamlined, modern fit are
what separate these Saucony pieces from
other high-performance gear. With earthy
olive tones, warm charcoal and red, and
fresh blue and aqua, the DryLete Sportop is
uniquely fashionable and deceivingly
practical. Following Saucony's mantra "We
know because we run," the DryLete fabric
features a superior combination of moisture
transfer and warmth, providing next-to-skin
comfort even during your toughest workouts.
A 50+ UPF rating offers UV protection, while
flat seam construction prevents chafing.
Reflective logos, lock-down zipper pulls,
and a zipper garage add essential safety and
comfort. The Saucony DryLete Sportop is
available in
men's and
women's. Colors:
Coal/Red and Olive/Coal (men's) and
Aqua/Olive and Blue/White (women's). Price:
$69.99 (men's) and $64.99 (women's).
Sugoi FinoTherm Beanie. Sugoi's
FinoTherm Beanie is the technical urban
approach to keeping your head warm and dry.
Read: Totally hip, completely
high-performance. Made with full-motion
stretch and lined with soft-brushed fleece,
the FinoTherm Beanie offers warmth without
bulk. A lightweight, moisture-wicking fabric
lets you hit the road and the town without
looking like you hit the slopes. Colors:
Black. Price: $21.99.
Sugoi Mid-Zero Tuke. Offering a "deep" cut and full-motion stretch fabric, the Mid-Zero Tuke from Sugoi provides moisture-wicking performance with unparalleled comfort. The generous cut of the hat ensures your ears stay covered, leaving other hats with much to be desired. Soft-brushed inner fleece keeps your head warm and dry. Colors: Black. Price: $19.99.
Brooks Motion Jacket. The
ultimate lifestyle piece, the
Brooks
Motion Jacket is smart, technical, and
savvy. Featuring high-performance fabric
and a contoured fit, this jacket will
keep you warm whether you're running
errands... or just running.
Wind-resistant, moisture-wicking fabric
features a quilted texture and side
stretch panels for comfort. Zippered
front pockets and an MP3-ready inner
mesh pocket keep necessities safe and
secure. Colors: Black, Plum, and Cool.
Price: $97.99.
Run a 5K on the Newly-Completed I-64
You can take
part in a piece of
St. Louis history!
On Sunday, December
14th, 2008, the St.
Louis Track Club
will host the Fun on
the Freeway 5K
Run/Walk as part of
MoDot's highway
party on the
newly-completed
section of I-64. The
5K run will kick off
a series of
activities including
a fun bike ride, a
cycling time trial,
horse-drawn carriage
rides, and ribbon
cutting ceremonies.
The Fun on the
Freeway 5K Run/Walk
will feature an
out-and-back course
on the
newly-completed
western lanes of
Interstate 64.
Runners will start
and finish at the
Ballas Road
exit, making their
turnaround at
Lindbergh. The race
begins at 9:00AM.
Pre-registration is
required. For more
information on the
run, visit the St.
Louis Track Club
website or call
314-781-3926.
For more
information on all
of the December 14th
highway party
festivities, as well
as day-of-event parking
information, visit MoDot's
website.
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Upcoming Races
Dash To The Den 5K
Join us in celebrating the 3rd Annual Dash to the Den on Sunday, December 7th, presented by the Timberland Track and Field Team. The event will be held at Quail Ridge Park in Wentzville. The 5K run/walk is for all ages and furry friends. The race starts at 9:00AM with packet pick-up and on-site registration from 7AM-8:30AM. Long sleeve t-shirts, breakfast, and water will be given to all participants.
Awards will be given to the top overall male & female finishers, as well as to the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups: 12 & under, 13 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 and over. There will also be a pet and stroller division to include all members of your family. An awards ceremony will begin at 10:30AM.
You may register online or by downloading an entry form here. Registration fee is $15 before November 26th and $20 after. Race day registration is available. For more information, please contact Ami Schulte or call 636-327-3988 x 27572.
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Click here for more upcoming races!