Fleet Feet Sports - Weekly Newsletter

August 22nd, 2012 


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Weekly Events  

We host weekly runs, clinics and more. The schedule for each store is listed below: 


OLD TOWN:

Monday - 6:30pm 

Fun Run  

Tuesday - 6:30pm 

Chicks' Night 

Wednesday - 6:30pm 

Fun Run  

 

LINCOLN SQUARE: 

Monday - 6:30pm
Fun Run 

Wednesday - 6:30pm 

Chicks' Night 

Saturday - 8:00am 

Fun Run  

Find Us On The Lakefront   

Our summer programs aid you in your summer training: 


Hydration Stations: 

Every Saturday & Sunday Approx. 6:00am-10:00am

 

For locations, times and more, click here.  

 

Volunteer Opportunity:

Come on out for a Saturday or Sunday morning and help us serve the runner enthusiasts along the lakefront. We welcome groups or individuals and have availability through the marathon. For more details or so sign up, email Karen. 


FLEET FEET SPORTS
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
 

UPCOMING RACES & EVENTS

Chicks' Night with IMPACT Chicago
Tuesday, August 28th - Fleet Feet Sports Old Town
Wednesday, August 29th - Fleet Feet Sports Lincoln Square
Fun run starts at 6:30pm followed by the seminar at 7:30pm
 
Running is an effective tool Impact Chicagoto use in a self defense situation. Add to your existing safety skills, not only running or walking away, but increase your awareness, explore the power of your voice and congruent body language, plus learn a few other physical techniques in case you can't just walk or run away.

Historic Run: Indian Boundary Trail 
Sunday, September 9th - 9:00am
Fleet Feet Sports - Lincoln Square 
Click here for more information & RSVP.

Indian Boundary Trail
This run is a welcomed twist to our traditionally urban historic runs. Chuck winds this course along the Indian Boundary Line that eventually takes you through some trails* and underpasses which will make you forget you are running in Chicago. 

*This run is not stroller friendly! 

 

Yoga For Runners
Fall Session begins Sunday, September 9th
Click here for more information and to register.
 
Register for our next 10 Chicago Endurance Sportsweek session and you are invited to TWO BONUS weeks of yoga! The following sessions are open to all registered participants:
  • Sunday, August 26th & September 2nd - 9:45am  Fleet Feet Sports - Lincoln Square
  • Monday August 27th - 6:45pm                                 The Vitamin Shoppe
  • Tuesday, August 28th & September 4th - 6:30am  Fleet Feet Sports - Old Town
  • Thursdays, August 30th & September 6th - 7:00pm  The Vitamin Shoppe

FEATURED PRODUCTS 

Newton Distance Hydra Vision Goggle
Life Time Tri Chicago Commemorative Gear
 

To help celebrate your Commemorative Gearaccomplishments in whichever triathlon event you are participating in this weekend, pick up your official Life Time Tri Chicago commemorative gear available online and at the expo this weekend.

Fleet Feet Sports - Chicago will be partnered with CEP, BlueSeventy and the official LifeTime Tri Chicago commemorative gear this weekend at the expo. Stop by and pick up your last minute race and recovery needs.   
New In Store! Oiselle
 
Founded in Seattle in 2006, Oiselle Oiselle Mesh Tankis a running apparel company dedicated exclusively to the needs of women runners. French for bird, the name alludes to that sense of flight - when the legs go fast and the heart goes free.

Oiselle's fall collection is focused on giving you beautifully designed, high quality, body flattering apparel that only strengthens your love of the sport! Check out a few highlights from the collection that just arrived at our Old Town location.

What to Wear: The Super Sprint Triathlete
 

Triathlon weekend is just around the corner here in Chicago! Not to be lost among Sunday's Life Time Tri Chicago competitors are Saturday's Fleet Feet Sports Super Sprint athletes, many of whom will be completing their very first triathlon ever.

 

Lauren will be one of these athletes competing in her first triathlon and while the Super Sprint is short, she'll still need the basics plus a few extras to make sure her first experience is a good one!

 

COMMUNITY

American Cancer Society DetermiNation
 
Join the DetermiNation Team and DetermiNationhelp create a world with less cancer and more birthdays!  DetermiNation participants receive VIP amenities throughout race weekend, including access to the best party in charity village!  AND, all DetermiNation participants receive placement in Corral E (Wave 1)! We've all been touched by cancer; make this the year you fight back!