Fleet Feet Sports

yurbuds

Eric — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:51:36 +0000

Too small? Too big? Uncomfortable? Bad sound quality? If any of these describe your earphones, you’re missing out.

yurbuds sport earphones come in a wide range of sizes and lock into place—which means no more fidgeting with your earphones or wearing something that doesn’t fit your ears properly.

yurbuds are also sweat and water resistant and provide awesome sound quality. Come by and check them out. They retail for $30.

Be a Hero in the Country Music Marathon

Eric — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:08:26 +0000

In addition to our St. Jude Country Music Half Marathon training program that we’re offering this spring, we’re also hosting two informational meetings for those interested in running the race as a St. Jude Hero.

If you or someone you know would like more information, mark your calendar to attend one of the meetings at the store:

Wednesday, January 18, 6pm

Tuesday, January 31, 6pm

St. Jude Country Music Marathon Training

Eric — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:56:20 +0000

Half Marathon Training Program

We’re excited to announce that Fleet Feet will have a training program for the St. Jude Country Music Half Marathon this spring!

We’ll host two informational meetings: Tuesday, January 24 at 6pm and Thursday, January 26 at 6pm to answer any questions you have. Click here to sign up or for more information, e-mail lovetorun@fleetfeetmemphis.com.

This program is designed for runners who have already accomplished the 5K distance and will be perfect for runners who want to finish their first half marathon or improve their time.

St. Jude Heroes

For anyone interested in running the Nashville Marathon or Half Marathon as a St. Jude Hero, come to one of our informational meetings, Wednesday, January 18 at 6pm or Tuesday, January 31 at 6pm to learn more.

Business Hours: Saturday, Dec. 3

Eric — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:29:53 +0000

We will open at 1pm Saturday, December 3, rather than 10am in order to allow our staff members to run the St. Jude Half and Full Marathons.

We apologize for any inconvenience and best of luck to everyone running!

Soleus GPS Watch

Eric — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:41:33 +0000

You may be familiar with Garmin and Nike+, but another brand has entered the world of GPS watches.

Soleus recently released its first GPS watch, the Soleus GPS 1.0, which retails for $99. At about half the price of other GPS watches, the Soleus has similar capabilities including current pace, average pace, calories burned and distance. And the Soleus is one of the most compact GPS watches on the market.

Other features:

• GPS: high-sensitivity receiver
• Distance: current & total in Miles or Km
• Pace/Speed: current & average
• Calories Burned: current & total Kcal burned
• Chrono: 1/100 second resolution
• Data Storage: 100-lap memory
• Water-Resistant: 3 ATM
• World Time: 106 cities covering all time zones
• Rechargeable Battery: USB rechargeable lithium-ion
• Weight= 2 ounces

Thinking about purchasing a GPS watch or getting one as a Christmas gift? Come in and check them out.

Thanksgiving Week–Hours

Eric — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:36:10 +0000

We wanted to give you a heads up that we will be closing at 3pm tomorrow, Wednesday, November 23 and will be closed Thanksgiving day in order to give our staff ample time to enjoy the holiday with family and friends.

We’ll reopen Friday, November 25 at 10am.

We hope each of you has a great Thanksgiving!

What’s All This Body Glide Talk?

Eric — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:01:04 +0000

If you’ve already discovered the world of Body Glide, you’re exempt from reading this post. But if you haven’t met one of the biggest game changers in running, let us introduce you.

With many of you training for the St. Jude half and full marathons, we’ve had a number of customers come in having problems with blisters, chaffing, etc.

Well, we have the solution.

Meet, Body Glide. Body Glide is a wax-based balm that helps to prevent chafing during exercise (and during everyday activities!). It creates a non-sticky barrier on the surface of the skin against friction and moisture. Body Glide applies like a deodorant, is odorless, and it won’t stain your clothing.

So, where do you put Body Glide? Just about anywhere! On your feet to prevent rubbing and sores. Or if you already have blisters, apply some Body Glide on them to prevent any additional rubbing. Put it between your thighs to prevent irritation. Ladies, you can put it on your sports bra band. Body Glide can also be beneficial on rainy days, when you have excess moisture on your body.

Literally anywhere you experience any kind of friction or irritation, apply some Body Glide, and you’re good to go.

If you don’t believe us, just try it!

May You Run Like the Wind

-Eric

St. Jude Preview – the View from 6′

Eric — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:49:47 +0000

marathon-sized tip sheet

This screen is blank today, but on Tuesday night, it will be full of photos, films, helpful hints, and insider tips about the St Jude Marathon weekend.

You’ve chosen your plan, done the training, modified your diet, learned how to stretch and found an affinity for ice baths. You’ve found great socks and perfectly fit running shoes… BUT what’s your race day plan? The hay is in the barn (or that’s what everyone is saying), but what do you do with it?

course (& coffee)

Here’s a view of the course from 10,000 (or so) feet. It has the start and finish lines marked and the route in between. It indicates the Mississippi River, Overton Park, and some Memphis landmarks to keep an eye out for, and it says that aid stations are located about every 1.5 miles.

But it doesn’t tell you any of this:

Where do I get my number?
What’s the weather going to be?
Where will all of these thousands of runners park?
What’s a gear check?
Where are the bathrooms?
Is the course hilly?
What’s that big red heart on that building?
Where should my family go to see me?
How will I find them when it’s over?

Now that's inspiration!

At 7pm on Tuesday, November 15th, Kevin Leathers of Can’t Stop Endurance will be on hand with the answers to all these questions and many more! He’ll go through virtually every step you need to take on marathon weekend. The packet pickup. The expo. Race morning routines. Navigating downtown. Where the hills are. Where the turns are. This seminar will be the view of the course from about 6 (or so) feet – much more real and meaningful!

Drop by a little early to be sure to grab a seat and some snacks! We’ll also have some demonstrations about what to wear on race day for different conditions and how to pack a finish line gear check bag.

Go, Runners, Go!

This Course Preview seminar is brought to you as a part of the St. Jude Heroes program. It is free and open to anyone interested in being prepared for any of the St. Jude weekend races!

See you at the preview (and then later on the course)!

And may you run like the wind!

Be Smart in the Dark

Eric — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:37:25 +0000

We’ve just set our clocks back, which means it’s getting darker earlier. Although you should always be alert and use safety precautions when you run, it’s even more important in the dark.

Picking a well-lit route can definitely help keep you safe when running in the dark. Make sure you run against traffic and choose roads that have bike lanes or sidewalks. Keep ID on you, whether it’s your license or a RoadID. You should also consider reflective clothing or accessories. We stock a number of items to help make you more visible from lights to vests and arm warmers.

Lastly, run with a group or buddy if you can. As the saying goes, there’s safety in numbers.

May you run like the wind–

Eric

Nutrition

Eric — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:53:57 +0000

Along with proper training and hydration, nutrition is a huge part of running success. You should maintain a healthy diet throughout training, but the days leading up to the race and nutrition on the run itself is crucial.

During the 3-4 days leading up to a race, you should increase (slightly) your carb intake and be especially conscious of what you’re putting in to your body.

You should eat dinner the night before a race or long run 10-12 hours before the race start time. This gives your body a chance to fully process everything before your run.

The morning of the race, you should eat a light, filling breakfast about 1-2 hours before your run. Consider a bagel with peanut butter or banana.

During the race, you should consume 100-200 calories every hour. During your training, experiment with various kinds of nutrition products such as gels and chews to see what works for you and your body.

Your post-race meal should include 1/2 your weight in grams of carbs, 10-20 grams of protein, and you’ll want to make sure you replace your electrolytes. Recovery drinks are a great way to replenish electrolytes and help reduce post-run soreness.

Your training long runs are trials for the actual race. Experiment with different food and nutrition products during training, so you’re prepared for the race. Don’t try new foods the day of the race!

We sell a wide assortment of nutrition products in the store. Feel free to stop by and check them out and ask any other questions you have.

May you run like the wind!

-Eric