With Valentine's around the corner, give the gift that keeps the heart going - good health!  

That can all start right here at Fleet Feet! Ask us how!

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February 14th - valentines day! with the snow hopefully behind us let's 'Go red for women' another weekend!

Save $10 on ALL sports bras!

Did you know....
1. Heart disease is the number 1 cause of death in women in the USA.
2. More women than men die of heart disease.
3. 38% of women who have an initial heart attach will die within a year.
4. For over 60% of women who die suddenly from heart disease, death is the first symptom.
5. In postmenopausal women, 70% will die of cardiovascular disease.
6. Within 6 years after a heart attack, 35% of women will have another heart attack.
7. 1 in 5 women have some form of heart disease.
8. Twice as many women die from cardiovascular disease than all cancers combined.
*Information collected from Carol For Heart
What can you do to protect yourself?..

1. Eat a heart healthy diet
2. Stop smoking
3. Add physical activity to your daily routine

Fleet Feet's Wear Red and Get Moving campaign!
Save $10* on a sports bra February 12th - February 14th when you come to Fleet Feet wearing RED!
*offer valid on in-store merchandise only. Does not apply to sale items.
 

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We've got a Wee Bit O' Fun Planned!
Fleet Feet and Brooks Celebrates St. Patricks Day!

March 13, 2010
8am
Fleet Feet Sports

Leprechaun Fun Run/Walk- Saturday join Fleet Feet Sports and Brooks for our morning group run/walk at 8:00 am and take home some awesome prizes!

• Cool Brooks GREEN shirts with holiday logo- just in time for St. Patty's Day!
• Shirts are FREE to the first 50 people to show up!
• Scavenger Hunt in the run/walk with great Brooks accessories to be found!
• Pancakes and beverages post workout
• Brooks apparel raffle
• Spin the Fleet Feet Wheel to win some awesome prizes!
Mark your calendars, stay tuned for more details and we'll see you March 13!

 

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Thank you is nice.        $15 is nicer.
On January 1, 2010 our personal rewards program went through a little change.

You used to have to spend $300 before you received a $25 voucher. Now you have to spend $150 and will receive a $15 voucher.

In addition, we will be emailing all vouchers. We hope you enjoy the frequency we will now be able to say thank you!

As always, our personal rewards program has some great benefits:
• No card to carry
• No sign up fees
• No minimum purchase
• No membership

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 FLeet feet's long distance club!

Looking to run the Get the Lead out, March 27th?
Signed up fro Broad Street?
Want to run the Unite 13.1, Lehigh Valley 1/2 or Long Branch?
Thinking about a fall marathon?

Join Fleet Feet's Long Distance Club!

We welcome any runner or walker of any level to join us as you get ready for some longer races.

Benefits of joining:
• Training plans for 10k, 10 miles and 13.1
• Maps of training course available each week
• Water and nutrition provided on course*
• Comraderie that will help you endure all the miles with a smile!
• FREE Fleet Feet technical shirt to wear on race day (available to anyone who participates in at least 6 Saturday morning group runs at 8am)

For more information or to sign up email Annmarie.

See you Saturday at 8am!

*certain restrictions apply

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Are you going to be the Fleet Feet Winter Warrior?

Completely FREE and totally Fun!  There is still time to join us!

It's super simple: attend Fleet Feet runs/walks and various races and earn FREE schwag!

Attend Fleet Feet Saturday group runs/walks and/or special events (named below) and earn prizes! The person with the most points on March 13 is declared the Fleet Feet Winter Warrior and will take home FREE shoes!
• Program begins November 26 and ends March 13
• Attend a Saturday morning group workout and receive 1 point
• Bring a friend to a workout and receive 2 points (friend must never have attended a Fleet Feet workout previously)
• Join us at any of the following "Special" events and receive 5 points. Points will be awarded based upon your completion of the event or volunteering with Fleet Feet at the event

Gobble Wobble 5k (November 26, 2009)
Pennsuburban Chamber Challenge 5k (December 5, 2009)
Fleet Feet North Wales Last group workout of 2009 (December 31, 2009)
Frostbite 5 miler (February 20, 2010)
Fleet Feet North Wales St. Patrick's Day celebration (March 13, 2010)

Prizes you will receive along the way...
• socks
• water bottles
• sport sacks
• bragging rights
• Grand Prize: FREE shoes!

Winter Warrior logo designed by Sean Hendrick

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CONGRATS to the No Boundaries Fall Gang!!!!!!!!!   

Fall No Boundaries Participants first 5K - the I Can Run 5K, November 7th, 2009.

We are SO PROUD of you!  Thanks for sticking with us and for achieving your own personal success!   You could do it and YOU DID!  Congratulations!!!!!!

Nov 7 was the culmination of Fleet Feet's 2nd No Boundaries Program, a 12 week 5k training porgram. This incredible group of men and women, boys and girls, worked hard running and walking since August 15 to prepare for I Can Run 5k. Almost all had never completed a 5K before. The program not only taught the group that they could complete the 5k, but also created some very strong friendships.

See some photos in our photo galleries. 

See what they had to say about their personal success:

"My involvement in the No Boundaries program was very helpful in continuing my desire to be more healthy. I am able to run more than I did in the beginning, still slow, but I am running and will continue to increase my time."

"The coaches, Vicki and Ann were WONDERFUL!!! Everyone at Fleet Feet was very supportive and I have met people that I would not have met if I hadn't joined. I hope that you are able to continue the program and make it bigger and better! A big THANK YOU to everyone involved!!"

"The main expectation was to provide a fun, challenging, yet manageable physical activity that my son and I could together could successfully undertake to incorporate more fitness into his life."

"The initial reasons for doing this program were surpassed by our stronger mother/son bond, the tremendous memories on to which we will hold, the friends we made and our new found love of running!"

"This program was filled with so many perks. Not only did we learn the obvious running information, but we were treated to an unbelievable amount of free give always as well as a much needed variety of nutritional knowledge."

"I was actually amazed at the level of attention that each of us got."

See how No Boundaries can change your life too.  The next training for Spring 2010 will begin in March.  Watch for the official registration kickoff or contact us at staff@fleetfeetnorthwales.com.  Can't wait to see you out there with us!

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There are No Boundaries to what you can accomplish in 2010!

 

In 2010, Fleet Feet Sports, New Balance and local sponsor Whole Foods North Wales partnered to help people just like you walk or run your first 5k. The program focuses on male and female beginners, but all levels of walkers and runners are welcome. This past year a woman with a love of running brought 2 friends and they were amazed at their success. Another woman completed the training with her teenage son to increase their healthy lifestyle and bring them closer.

 

The program is structured to help you cross the finish line of your first 5K in less than three months. Along the way we'll be providing you with motivation to keep you moving, guidance and advice, weekly group training runs or walks, and educational clinics on topics such as proper nutrition, choosing the right gear, and avoiding injury. These clinics will be provided by local experts; Fleet Feet Sports, Local Doctors and Whole Foods North Wales. Plus, you'll have the camaraderie of others just like you.

As part of the experience, program participants will receive the following:

* A complete 12-week training program and calendar with detailed workouts provided
* Two coached training session per week, to be held at Fleet Feet Sports every Wednesday evening and Saturday morning.
* Informational clinics on proper footwear, injury prevention, and nutrition
* Weekly e-mail from the coach with tips, advice and motivation/encouragement
* Dedicated support from the coach to answer individual questions
* Special shopping night
* New Balance Technical T-shirt and hat
* Plus much more!
* The fee for the program is does not include the race registration fee.
* Training will begin late March and Race day will be in June.

Registration is not open yet, but you may contact us now to talk about 2010! Its never too early to plan ahead and set those goals. Training will begin in March, 2010. We would LOVE to see you out there with us!

Make sure you join our email newsletter and watch the web for updates on this season and for an informational meeting in the coming weeks. All meetings will be held at Fleet Feet Sports. Contact us at staff@fleetfeetnorthwales.com.

Click to see the results of our Spring and Fall 2009 programs and what the participants had to say!

No Boundaries proudly sponsored by: Fleet Feet Sports and New Balance

Local sponsorship provided: Whole Foods North Wales