August 13th, 2009: FLEET FEET Flyer
#43
Cross Country (And Across Town)
Hello, Friends!
"Success always comes when preparation meets opportunity." At FLEET FEET, we want to do all we can to ensure you are prepared to reach your goals and achieve success. Let us help you get ready for...
...Cross country season with new training shoes and spikes. All high school and college cross country runners will receive $5 off their trainers, team pricing on all spikes, and a free spike bag with the purchase of both trainers and spikes.
...Fall marathons and half marathons. Chances are your training has run your shoes into the ground (literally). Make sure you have fresh shoes ready to go on race day. Need to stock up on synthetic socks? BodyGlide? Mid-run nutrition? We've got your race day checklist covered.
...A new training program. Just getting into running or walking? Starting out on the right foot with the proper equipment is the first step to reaching success.
We hope you are having a great summer, and we
look forward to seeing you, soon!
Sincerely,
Your Friends at FLEET FEET St. Louis
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We've got the gear (and the perks) to get you ready for cross
country season.
Calling all high school and college cross country runners! Need new training shoes? Cross country spikes? Stop by FLEET FEET to get fitted for cross country season and get $5 off all training shoes and receive team pricing for all spikes. Plus, you'll also receive a free cross country decal with each shoe purchase. We'll even throw in a free spike bag with the purchase of both training shoes and spikes!
Stop by the store to check out our selection of cross country spikes: Nike Waffle XC 7 (U), Nike Waffle XC 3 (W), Saucony Kilkenny 3 (U), Saucony Kilkenny 3 (W), and the Brooks Mach 11.
We've also got what you need to survive a grueling cross country season:
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Blister Kits and Synthetic Socks. Blisters are the number one injury among high school cross country runners. Check out our blister prevention and treatment options-- from high-quality, durable synthetic socks to blister care kits.
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Shin Splint Compression Sleeves and
Wraps. Shin splints are a close second for most common
injury among cross country runners. For the prevention and
treatment of mild shin splints (and for improved performance and
recovery), try
Zensah Compression Sleeves. For severe shin splints, opt for
Tandem Sport's
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Replacement Spikes and Spike Wrenches. Spikes wear down and spikes come loose. Cross country courses bounce between bone-dry dirt and ankle-deep mud. Keep your spikes race-ready with a selection of replacement spikes and spike wrenches.
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High-Performance Outerwear and Underwear. St. Louis is famous for hot, humid summers, and the dog days of August inevitably hang around for September as well. Beat the heat with high-performance, moisture-wicking running outerwear and underwear.
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Nutrition and Hydration Products.
Water bottles? Electrolyte replacement? Nutritional gels? Take
care of the inside as well as the out with a selection of
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Stopwatches and Distance Monitors. Know how long, how far, and how fast you've been running with our stopwatches and distance monitors.
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Running and Cross Country Decals. Show your pride with a selection of cross country stickers and decals.
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Athletic Bags and Spike Bags. Haul all your gear with ease and style with our wide selection of Nike athletic bags, spike bags, and gym totes. And with a variety of colors from which you can choose, you'll have no problem staying true to your team.
Don't waste energy squinting-- in rain or shine.
Everyone wants to save energy these days. Efficiency is king, and we all can appreciate even the smallest of energy-saving tips.
Consider this: By wearing a hat or a visor, runners can save up to 2-3% of their total energy output otherwise wasted by squinting (i.e., tensing the muscles in the face).
Yep, sunny conditions as well as rainy conditions can contribute to overall fatigue while running, and wearing a hat or visor is an easy way to optimize the energy you are exerting. Hats and visors also shield the skin on your face from the sun's harmful rays, providing extra skin protection during all those long, sun-soaked miles.
But don't grab your favorite baseball cap, which is hot and soaks up sweat. Instead, check out a high-performance hat or visor. These running-specific head toppers are breathable and moisture-wicking, ensuring you stay cool while your face stays protected and relaxed.
The Nike Daybreak Hat and Visor combine Sphere Dry fabric and a soft bill for ultimate comfort and breathability. Price: $19.99 (visor) and $21.99 (hat). All about lightweight minimalism, the Nike Feather Light Hat and Visor are so light, you'll forget you have anything on your head. Price: $17.99 (visor) and $19.99 (hat). Lightweight mesh and a super-soft fit make the Brooks FLEET FEET Mesh Cap all about comfort and breathability. Price: $19.99.
FLEET FEET carries a wide selection of Nike hats and visors as well as FLEET FEET-logo Brooks mesh caps for your energy-saving needs. Stop by the store to them check out!
Nike and Brooks hats and visors are available at FLEET FEET Chesterfield, FLEET FEET St. Charles, and FLEET FEET Fenton.
New Flavor! Watermelon Sport Beans
Refreshing. Sweet. Extreme.
The newest member of the Extreme Sport Beans family, Watermelon Sport Beans are a sweet and refreshing way to fuel intense workouts. Watermelon Sport Beans deliver 25 grams of carbohydrates for improved performance and a balanced supply of electrolytes to help maintain fluid levels. The Extreme formula offers 50mg of caffeine (equivalent to about a half of a cup of coffee) for enhanced alertness, endurance, agility, and power output. Vitamins B1, B2, and B3 help burn fat, while vitamin C helps protect muscles and cells from oxidative damage.
Watermelon Sport Beans are ideal for pre-workout fuel, mid-workout energy, and anytime you need an extra boost. Price: $1.25. Buy twelve of any combination of Sport Beans flavors and receive a 12% discount. Available at FLEET FEET Chesterfield, FLEET FEET St. Charles, and FLEET FEET Fenton. Sport Beans are also available at our online store.
Volunteers Needed for Lewis &
Clark
(It's the best way to get a free shirt without running a race!)
Volunteers not only make race day successful, they make race day possible. Without the help of the dedicated volunteers who cheer on runners, hand out water, and point the way to the finish line, marathons as we know them couldn't exist.
We are currently seeking dedicated volunteers to assist with everything from directing participants on the course to working the bag-drop tent to assisting at the finish line. Whether you have a family member or friend participating in the race, or you just have a passion to encourage others, volunteering is a great way to take part in the Lewis and Clark Marathon and Half Marathon.
Volunteering is as easy as clicking on a registration link. You can access all open volunteer positions, get a description of duties, and choose the time you are available to volunteer.
Volunteers can register individually or as a group. We are also seeking
groups to provide on-course cheerleading and entertainment. All
volunteers will receive a race volunteer shirt and the thanks and
appreciation of thousands of race participants. To volunteer or to view
available assignments, click
here!
Upcoming Races
Wild in the Woods Trail Run Series
For those individuals seeking something a bit more challenging than another walk in the park, the St. Charles County Parks Department is proud to host its Eighth Annual Wild in the Woods Trail Run Series. Held at four county parks September through early November, the off-road runs may be run as single races or as part of the four-race series.
Prizes will be awarded at each race to top males and females in five-year age groups, as well as for the top overall finishers in each age group during the entire series. Age groups are as follows: 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, 65 to 69, 70 & over.
Registration fees are $25 for each individual race or $85 for the four-race series (series entrants must register before September 1st to receive the discount). The first 125 registrants are guaranteed to receive a promotional giveaway at each race, although race-day registrations will be accepted. To register, please visit www.stccparks.org, download an entry form here, or call 636-949-7535.
The first race is scheduled on September 19th at Matson Hill Park. Featuring steep and rolling hills, the course will travel 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) over paved roads, gravel roads, and winding, single-track dirt trails. The race will begin at 9:00AM at the Katy Trail Parking Lot on Highway 94 South in Matson and continue into the park.
The second race is scheduled on October 3rd at Klondike Park. Featuring multiple steep hills and uneven terrain, the seven-mile course will travel over hard-surface trail, park roads, crushed stone trail, and single-track natural surface. The race will begin at 9:00AM at Shelter #1 in the park, which is located at 4600 Highway 94 South near Augusta.
The third race is scheduled on October 24th at Indian Camp Creek Park. Crossing a predominantly flat terrain with a few hills, the 10-mile course will travel over paved park roads, single-track dirt trails, and natural terrain. The race will begin at 9:00AM at the Lakeside Pavilion in the park, which is located at 2679 Dietrich Road (approximately seven miles north of Interstate 70 along Highway 61) near Foristell.
The fourth race is scheduled on November 7th at Quail Ridge Park. Winding along the park’s undulating terrain, the five-mile course will travel over hard-surface and single-track dirt trails. The race will begin at 9:00AM at the Group Picnic Area in the park, which is located near the intersection of Interstate 70 and Highway 40/61 at 5501 Quail Ridge Parkway in Wentzville.
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Millstadt Parks Biathlon
The Millstadt Parks will be hosting its 22nd Annual Biathlon on Sunday, September 20th, at 8:00AM. The course consists of a 5-mile run over rolling hills and a 22-mile bike ride along country roads.
Race packets and maps can be picked up the morning of the race between 6:30AM and 7:30AM. Be sure to allow yourself ample time prior to the race to get your packet and bike location. The race will start promptly at 8AM, rain or shine.
Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers, as well as to the top finishers in the following age groups: Men: 15 & under, 16 to 24, 25 to 29, 30 to 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 & older. Women: 15 & under, 16 to 29, 30 to 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 & older. Awards will be given to the top teams in three categories: Male, Female, and Co-Ed.
The first 250 individual entrants and first 20 teams will receive a high-quality, specially-designed long sleeve shirt. All participants will be entered into a bike raffle, which will take place during the awards ceremony. You can download an entry form here, or visit the race website. Please call 618-476-1514 for more information.
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Race Out of the Darkness 5K/10K
The 5th annual CHADS Race out of the Darkness 5k/10k will be held on Sunday, September 20th, at Tower Grove Park. The race begins at 8:00AM near the Turkish Pavilion. There will also be a 3K walk and a 1-mile kids' fun run. Pets are welcome on the 3K walk. Prizes will be medals, mums, pies, or pansies! Proceeds from this event support research and programs for kids, teens, and families who deal with depression and suicide.
Awards in the 10K & 5K will be given to the top 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, 50 to 59, and 60 & over. All pre-registrants will receive a t-shirt and goodie bag, and be eligible for attendance prizes.
CHADS (Communities Healing Adolescent Depression and Suicide) Coalition for Mental Health is a 501c3 organization whose mission is to advance the knowledge and prevention of adolescent depression and suicide through awareness, education, and research. Tragically, suicide continues to be the LEADING medical cause of death among children ages 15-24. Sadly, awareness, education, and research are desperately lagging behind. Be a part of the solution-- support CHADS Race Out of the Darkness!
You can register online here or download the entry form here. For more information about the organization and the Race out of the Darkness, please visit the website, contact Jessica, or call 314-952-0379.
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