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Day 11 of our 12 days sale!!

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It's Day 11 of this sale event. Make sure you look ahead to see what is coming up in the next few days and plan you purchases accordingly. 

Make a purchase or attend an event during this awesome 12 day event and get your name entered to win one of our daily raffle prizes. All winners will be announced on our Facebook page so be sure to like us on Facebook.

December 12 - (Raffle winner now announced on Facebook)
  • Deal: 15% off everything New Balance.
  • Event: 7pm, join us for our No Boundaries 5K Training program info session.
  • Raffle Prize: 1 Pair of New Balance shoes.
December 13 - (Raffle winner now announced on Facebook)
  • Deal: 15% off all Reflective Gear/Lights
  • Event: 6:30 pm Social Run in Windcrest to view the wonderful light display.
  • Raffle Prize: Pair of Youth Orchestra of San Antonio (YOSA) holiday concert tickets.
December 14 - (Raffle winner now announced on Facebook)
  • Deal: 20% off ALL Apparel!
  • Event: 5-7pm Fleet Feet Sports Open House - Food and Wine will be provided.
  • Raffle Prize: $50 Fleet Feet Gift Card.
December 15 - (Raffle winner now announced on Facebook)
  • Deal: 15% off Tifosi Sunglasses.
  • Raffle Prize: 1 pair of Tifosi sunglasses.
December 16 - (Raffle winner now announced on Facebook)
  • Deal: All socks buy 3 pair get on 1 pair free.
  • Event: Packet Pick-up for the Jingle Bell 5K Run.
  • Raffle Prize: 1 month Personal Training by Kirk Swanson (our No Boundaries Coach).
December 17 - (Raffle winner now announced on Facebook)
  • Deal: 15% off Jock Jewelry.
  • Event: 5pm - run the Jingle Bell 5K. - Congratulations to our No Boundaries Finishers!
  • Raffle Prize: Runner's Bracelet by Jock Jewelry.
December 18 - (Raffle winner now announced on Facebook)
  • Deal: 15% off all Soleus Watches and Soleus GPS's.
  • Raffle Prize: 1 Soleus watch.
December 19 - (Raffle winner now announced on Facebook)
December 20 - (Raffle winner now announced on Facebook)
  • Deal: Asics Day! Gift with purchase on all Asics items.
  • Event: 4-6pm Come talk to the folks from Asics and learn more about this great brand.
  • Raffle Prize: 1 pair of Asics shoes.
December 21 - (Raffle winner now announced on Facebook)
  • Deal: Gift a No Boundaries training program and receive a $15 Fleet Feet Gift Card for you!
  • Raffle Prize: 1 Pair of New Balance shoes.
December 22 -
  • Deal: 15% off all Trigger Point Performance Therapy Products.
  • Event: 6:30PM Social Run at Fleet Feet followed by White Elephant gift exchange party ($15 limit on gift price).
  • Raffle Prize: 1 month membership to Anytime Fitness.
December 23 -
  • Deal: Stock up on stocking stuffers. 20% off ALL accessories.
  • Raffle Prize: 1 month of personal training by Kirk Swanson (our No Boundaries coach)

Day 6 of our 12 days of Christmas sale!

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It's Day 6 of this sale event. Make sure you look ahead to see what is coming up in the next few days and plan you purchases accordingly. 

Make a purchase or attend an event during this awesome 12 day event and get your name entered to win one of our daily raffle prizes. All winners will be announced on our Facebook page so be sure to like us on Facebook.

December 12 - (Raffle winner now announced on Facebook)
  • Deal: 15% off everything New Balance.
  • Event: 7pm, join us for our No Boundaries 5K Training program info session.
  • Raffle Prize: 1 Pair of New Balance shoes.
December 13 - (Raffle winner now announced on Facebook)
  • Deal: 15% off all Reflective Gear/Lights
  • Event: 6:30 pm Social Run in Windcrest to view the wonderful light display.
  • Raffle Prize: Pair of Youth Orchestra of San Antonio (YOSA) holiday concert tickets.
December 14 - (Raffle winner now announced on Facebook)
  • Deal: 20% off ALL Apparel!
  • Event: 5-7pm Fleet Feet Sports Open House - Food and Wine will be provided.
  • Raffle Prize: $50 Fleet Feet Gift Card.
December 15 - (Raffle winner now announced on Facebook)
  • Deal: 15% off Tifosi Sunglasses.
  • Raffle Prize: 1 pair of Tifosi sunglasses.
December 16 - (Raffle winner now announced on Facebook)
  • Deal: All socks buy 3 pair get on 1 pair free.
  • Event: Packet Pick-up for the Jingle Bell 5K Run.
  • Raffle Prize: 1 month Personal Training by Kirk Swanson (our No Boundaries Coach).
December 17 -
  • Deal: 15% off Jock Jewelry.
  • Event: 5pm - run the Jingle Bell 5K. - Congratulations to our No Boundaries Finishers!
  • Raffle Prize: Runner's Bracelet by Jock Jewelry.
December 18 -
  • Deal: 15% off all Soleus Watches and Soleus GPS's.
  • Raffle Prize: 1 Soleus watch.
December 19 -
December 20 -
  • Deal: Asics Day! Gift with purchase on all Asics items.
  • Event: 4-6pm Come talk to the folks from Asics and learn more about this great brand.
  • Raffle Prize: 1 pair of Asics shoes.
December 21 -
  • Deal: Gift a No Boundaries training program and receive a $10 Fleet Feet Gift Card for you!
  • Raffle Prize: 1 Pair of New Balance shoes.
December 22 -
  • Deal: 15% off all Trigger Point Products.
  • Raffle Prize: 1 month membership to 24 Hour Fitness.
December 23 -
  • Deal: Stock up on stocking stuffers. 20% off ALL accessories.
  • Raffle Prize: 1 month of personal training by Kirk Swanson (our No Boundaries coach)

Day 3 of our 12 days of Christmas sale!

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Join us for great gift deals and raffle prizes.

Make a purchase or attend an event during this awesome 12 day event and get your name entered to win one of our daily raffle prizes. All winners will be announced on our Facebook page so be sure to like us on Facebook.

December 12 - (Raffle winner now announced on Facebook)
  • Deal: 15% off everything New Balance.
  • Event: 7pm, join us for our No Boundaries 5K Training program info session.
  • Raffle Prize: 1 Pair of New Balance shoes.
December 13 -
  • Deal: 15% off all Reflective Gear/Lights
  • Event: 6:30 pm Social Run in Windcrest to view the wonderful light display.
  • Raffle Prize: Pair of Youth Orchestra of San Antonio (YOSA) holiday concert tickets.
December 14 -
  • Deal: 20% off ALL Apparel!
  • Event: 5-7pm Fleet Feet Sports Open House - Food and Wine will be provided.
  • Raffle Prize: $50 Fleet Feet Gift Card.
December 15 -
  • Deal: 15% off Tifosi Sunglasses.
  • Raffle Prize: 1 pair of Tifosi sunglasses.
December 16 -
  • Deal: All socks buy 3 pair get on 1 pair free.
  • Event: Packet Pick-up for the Jingle Bell 5K Run.
  • Raffle Prize: 1 month Personal Training by Kirk Swanson (our No Boundaries Coach).
December 17 -
  • Deal: 15% off Jock Jewelry.
  • Event: 5pm - run the Jingle Bell 5K.
  • Raffle Prize: Runner's Bracelet by Jock Jewelry.
December 18 -
  • Deal: 15% off all Soleus Watches and Soleus GPS's.
  • Raffle Prize: 1 Soleus watch.
December 19 -
December 20 -
  • Deal: Asics Day! Gift with purchase on all Asics items.
  • Event: 4-6pm Come talk to the folks from Asics and learn more about this great brand.
  • Raffle Prize: 1 pair of Asics shoes.
December 21 -
  • Deal: Gift a No Boundaries training program and receive a $10 Fleet Feet Gift Card for you!
  • Raffle Prize: 1 Pair of New Balance shoes.
December 22 -
  • Deal: 15% off all Trigger Point Products.
  • Raffle Prize: 1 month membership to 24 Hour Fitness.
December 23 -
  • Deal: Stock up on stocking stuffers. 20% off ALL accessories.
  • Raffle Prize: 1 month of personal training by Kirk Swanson (our No Boundaries coach)

Are the holidays the end of my training?

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The Holidays....will it be the end of my training? Another excuse not to exercise?  Use these tips to help you stay active this holiday season.  

By Kirk Swanson  

The holidays are a time to celebrate, and boy, do we make the most of it. We eat, we drink, we indulge and then we end up feeling like bloated whales by the time it's all over, but this year, you have a choice.

     You don't have to let every party become your own personal eating contest, and you don't have to let shopping take the place of your usual exercise routine. All it takes is flexibility, creativity and a new way of defining exercise. It's tempting to ditch your workouts as your days fill up with holiday preparations, parties and errands, but now more than ever, you need to stay active. Exercise will help you deal with added stress and give you energy for everything you need to accomplish. It will also help you manage your weight through the maze of parties and gatherings you'll be attending.

  • Exercise wherever you can. You already know to take the stairs, park far away and so on to get more exercise. This holiday season, wear a pedometer as you're running around, and see how many steps you can accumulate. Use every opportunity to get in more movement, whether it's parking on the opposite side of where you need to be or chopping down your own Christmas tree.
  • Make it a family affair. As you gather together with your family, plan active things to do. Walk around the neighborhood to look at holiday decorations. Play football before the big meal at Thanksgiving or Christmas. Plan contests with the kids to see who can run the farthest or who can do the most push-ups.
  • Control your eating. Eating yourself into a coma seems inevitable during the holidays, what with all the yummy delights available. Treating every party as if it's an invitation to indulge, however, is a sure way to add pounds.
  • Eat Before You Go. Rules to live by: never go grocery shopping while hungry, and similarly, never hit a holiday party on an empty stomach. You will be less tempted to overindulge if your belly is full of something healthy.
  • Choose One Treat. Once at the party, choose one thing to indulge in and make it good. No chips - you can have those any old time. Pick something you only get during the holidays.
  • Control Your Drinking. Alcohol is an easy way to consume more calories than you need, so avoid mixed or fruity drinks and have a glass of water for every drink you consume. Also, definitely avoid the egg nog, it has up to 350 calories a cup.
  • Don't Skip Meals. It is tempting to skip meals to make up for whatever nightmare food you will be eating later, but just like the empty-stomach rule, if you are starving, your rational mind will be unavailable for healthy food choices. Eat small meals all day to avoid going nuts at the buffet table.

However you deal with the holidays, make this the year that you don't gain extra weight. Make a decision to do everything you can to stay active and eat healthy while not depriving yourself of all the fun. Like everything else in life, it's all about moderation. Happy Holidays!

Day 2 of our 12 Days of Christmas Sale!

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Join us for great gift deals and raffle prizes. 

Make a purchase or attend an event during this awesome 12 day event and get your name entered to win one of our daily raffle prizes. All winners will be announced on our Facebook page so be sure to like us on Facebook.

December 12 - (Raffle winner now announced on Facebook)
  • Deal: 15% off everything New Balance. 
  • Event: 7pm, join us for our No Boundaries 5K Training program info session.
  • Raffle Prize: 1 Pair of New Balance shoes. 
December 13 - 
  • Deal: 15% off all Reflective Gear/Lights
  • Event: 6:30 pm Social Run in Windcrest to view the wonderful light display.
  • Raffle Prize: Pair of Youth Orchestra of San Antonio (YOSA) holiday concert tickets.
December 14 - 
  • Deal: 20% off ALL Apparel!
  • Event: 5-7pm Fleet Feet Sports Open House - Food and Wine will be provided.
  • Raffle Prize: $50 Fleet Feet Gift Card.
December 15 - 
  • Deal: 15% off Tifosi Sunglasses.
  • Raffle Prize: 1 pair of Tifosi sunglasses.
December 16 - 
  • Deal: All socks buy 3 pair get on 1 pair free.
  • Event: Packet Pick-up for the Jingle Bell 5K Run.
  • Raffle Prize: 1 month Personal Training by Kirk Swanson (our No Boundaries Coach).
December 17 - 
  • Deal: 15% off Jock Jewelry.
  • Event: 5pm - run the Jingle Bell 5K.
  • Raffle Prize: Runner's Bracelet by Jock Jewelry.
December 18 - 
  • Deal: 15% off all Soleus Watches and Soleus GPS's.
  • Raffle Prize: 1 Soleus watch.
December 19 - 
December 20 - 
  • Deal: Asics Day! Gift with purchase on all Asics items.
  • Event: 4-6pm Come talk to the folks from Asics and learn more about this great brand.
  • Raffle Prize: 1 pair of Asics shoes.
December 21 -
  • Deal: Gift a No Boundaries training program and receive a $10 Fleet Feet Gift Card for you!
  • Raffle Prize: 1 Pair of New Balance shoes.
December 22 -
  • Deal: 15% off all Trigger Point Products.
  • Raffle Prize: 1 month membership to 24 Hour Fitness.
December 23 - 
  • Deal: Stock up on stocking stuffers. 20% off ALL accessories.
  • Raffle Prize: 1 month of personal training by Kirk Swanson (our No Boundaries coach)

 

 

Diva Night at Fleet Feet - 10/24 - 7PM

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Come out and celebrate your inner Diva! Free wine and hors d'oevres as well as guest appearances and free SWAG from your favorite products! Aveda will be giving mini-massages; Avon will have beauty tips and give-aways; there will be discounts on apparel as well as free products from Moving Comfort and Fleet Feet! Karen Hasty, OB/GYN will be in the house to talk about issues and advances in women's health. Come out and get fitted for a new sports bra...and a portion of your purchase will support the Feel Your Boobies Foundation supporting Breast Cancer!!
 
Bring friends and recieve a special gift! We can't wait to see you!

Evening social runs now start at 6:30PM

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Hello everyone. Many of you have enjoyed our Tuesday and Thursday evening social runs, and the group continues to grow. In an effort to preserve more daylight for a short period of time we have moved the start time of the evening social runs up to 6:30 PM. Same great group, same great routes, just an earlier start time.

For more info, please check out our weekly social run information. 

See you at the run!!

Canceled - Marathon Training Group Run for 10/09/2011

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Due to the Flash Flood Warning in effect for the San Antonio area and the presence of lightning, our Marathon training group run for Sunday, 10/09/2011 will be canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience. The safety of our group members, volunteers, and employees is the most important consideration in our decision to cancel the run.

In lieu of the 20 mile run this week, please adjust your training schedule as follows when/if it is safe to run later in the day on Sunday 10/09/2011:

  • Full Marathon group - We recommend running 12 miles instead of the scheduled 20 miles.
  • Half Marathon group - We recommend running 5 miles.

The 20 mile distance scheduled for 10/09/2011 will likely be moved to Sunday 10/16/2011. 

Why We Don't Use a Foot Scanner

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Written by: Stephanie Blozey, Fleet Feet Sports West Hartford, CT

Many people wonder why we don't use a "foot scanner" that you can step on to determine what shoe or insole is right for you. These computerized scanners, which are being installed in drug stores and superstores, show your foot's pressure points and arch type. It's a fancy way of doing the "Wet Test": wet your feet and stand on a surface, like a brown paper bag, that leaves a visible footprint. The wider the band that connects your heel and ball, the lower the arch you have.

Your arch type effects your biomechanics and is an important component of choosing the right shoe for your foot, but it is only part of the FIT story since at least 20% of people's arches act differently than they "should". Here at Fleet Feet Sports, our FIT Process has three main components that help us define your foot and make the best shoe recommendations for you: foot morphology, biomechanical assessment and "other".

Foot morphology is a fancy way of saying that we analyze your foot size, shape and arch type. This is done by visually looking at the foot statically and dynamically (important since you are in motion when you run!) and taking multiple measurements with an old-fashioned Brannock device. This helps us to choose the right size shoe and shoe brand since each shoe company fits a certain shaped foot better. That is why your friend may swear by his Asics shoes, but they cause you pain.

Next, we examine your biomechanics by determining your arch flexibility and doing a gait analysis (either watching you walk barefoot or with our video gait analysis software). This tells us if you overpronate, supinate or are naturally efficient which in turn, governs what type of shoe (neutral, stability or motion control) you need, as well as the curvature of your shoe's last. Key here is arch flexibility since a rigid arch needs extra cushioning to help attenuate the shock produced when the foot hits the ground at forces of 2-4 times body weight. Whereas, a flexible arch disperses shock better, but all that flexibility in the mid and fore foot can cause overpronation which stresses and torques your feet, shins, knees, hips and back causing its own host of problems.

Finally, we take other special considerations into account like your gender, weight, training surface, weekly mileage, injury status, orthotics and structural deviations in the foot like bunions and extra bones. We put all this data together and bring out 2-3 pairs of shoes that we think will fit you best. Don't be surprised if one of those first shoes feels amazing - it means that we did our job right!

When you think about it, the foot is a marvelous structure. It has 28 bones (including the sesmoids), 33 joints, 112 ligaments, plus tendons, nerves and blood vessels that work in unison to support, balance and propel your body. No two feet are exactly the same nor do they always fit into a specific category. Don't cheat your feet and let a computer scan recommend an orthotic or running shoe for you. An injury is going to cost you a lot more, monetarily and mentally, than a good pair of shoes. Invest in your feet. Let our Fit Professionals teach you about your feet and help you find the perfect fit. We guaranteed it!

Tom Raynor Inducted Into NSGA Hall Of Fame

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The CEO of Fleet Feet, Incorporated, Tom Raynor, will be inducted into the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) Hall of Fame at a ceremony tomorrow, during the 47th Annual NSGA Management Conference.  The NSGA has honored Sporting Goods leaders since 1956 but this year’s inductees bring the total number of Hall of Famers to only 150.