Monthly Newsletter

Fleet Feet Sports Pittsburgh, May 2013

Greetings!

Congratulations to all who participated in the Pittsburgh Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay. We hope you enjoyed the events as much as we did, and it was great seeing so many of you at the expo.

Back by (very) popular demand is our No Boundaries beginner 5K program. This year, it is being run by Fleet Feet's Director of Training Groups & Training Programs, Karen Harr. Sponsored by New Balance and Fleet Feet Sports, it promises to be better than ever!

We've got some awesome new products and some great events at the store (read below) and as always, you are invited to run with us on Sundays with Pittsburgh's most exciting running group........the Fleet Feet Flyers!

See you on the roads and at the store.

Stay FIT,

Bob

Beginner Runner 5K Training Program

Registration opens online Monday!

Info Session Saturday, June 8

9:00AM at Fleet Feet Sports Pittsburgh

This Summer, join Fleet Feet Sports and New Balance to run your first 5k! The program focuses on beginners, but all levels of runners are welcome. 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 and educational clinics on topics such as proper nutrition, choosing the right gear, and avoiding injury. 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
Two coached training session per week - Wednesday evenings in the South Hills, Saturday mornings Downtown!
Informational clinics on proper footwear, injury prevention, nutrition & more
Weekly e-mail from the coach with tips, motivation & encouragement
Exclusive discounted shopping nights
Planned social events
Facebook page for participants only
Dedicated support from coaches and mentors
New Balance Technical T-shirt, Finishers Medal and New Balance bag

The fee for the program is $125 (does not include the race registration fee)
Great Race day is Sunday, September 29, 2013.
First group workout is Wednesday, July 10.

Kick-off meeting is Saturday, June 29 9:00 and 10:00 AM at Fleet Feet Sports.

We're your locally owned

Newton Running Headquarters!

Newton Natural Running

Form Clinic

Tuesday, May 21

7PM at Fleet Feet Sports

Join this great opportunity to learn more about proper biomechanics and form in regards to your running. Come join us for a FREE natural form running clinic!

Natural running starts with good posture, an athletic position and continues with an efficient cadence of 170 to 190 steps/minute. Done properly, running feels easier and your feet seem at one with the ground. You are making better use of the proper running muscles and the elastic component of running. The end result is a run that feels more efficient, intuitive, relaxed, natural and less stressful.

Newton Running representative, Tom Darragh, will be joining us at the store leading the clinic, giving a presentation and directing form drills on

Natural Running.

Foam Rolling Clinic

Saturday, May 25 at 9:30AM

at Fleet Feet Sports Pittsburgh

Limit soreness and tightness by increasing blood flow and flexibility!

"Release, Align, Improve: A clinic on Foam Rolling and other exercises to improve your gait, efficiency, and performance" with FIT Professional Ryan Johnson on Saturday, May 25 at 9:30AM!

A runner for 12 years and former collegiate athlete, Ryan brings a wealth of knowledge to the these clinics with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from West Virginia Wesleyan University and is also a Fleet Feet Sports Certified Running Coach.

NOW IN STOCK FOR WAMER WEATHER AND RECOVERY!

Instant Comfort. Ultimate Recovery. Absorbs Impact. Flexible & Lightweight. Machine Washable.

Using 35% cork in the midsole, a cork-wrapped footbed, and hemp and recycled polyester for the strap, the Casual Flips are our most sustainable sandals. Printed designer graphics, embroidery and hand-stitched detailing combine with cork-inspired colors to create a classic style. All SOLE Custom Footwear is wear mouldable, to conform to your feet.

Belts, Vests, or Handhelds: We've got you covered as the temperatures get warmer! Come check out our great assortment of Nathan Hydration products in new colors!