Fleet Feet Albany April 2008 Newsletter
Dear Fleet Feet Sports club members:
We sincerely hope this newsletter edition finds you all well.
March was an exciting month for our store! Our second Diva Night was held on March 13, with over fifty very special "Divas" in attendance. Wine tasting, massage therapy, and caricature drawings were the highlights of the evening. Arlene and I would like to thank Joe Benny, our very good friends at Back In Balance (Clifton Park), and Rich Conley for all they did to support this excellent time. No Boundaries kicked off in March as well. No Boundaries, sponsored by New Balance is a "train to run your first 5K program." With over 35 participants we are into our second week of training and the program is off to a great start!
On Sunday, March 30 we had about 40 Empire State Capital Volkssporters use our store as a start point for their 10K walk program. The Volkssporters Club is dedicated to fun, fitness and friendship, information about the club can be gained here or by contacting Marie Klucina
High School track and field is in full swing, we very much look forward to seeing the results of the talented athletes we have in our community. Road racing is also kicking into gear. Congratulations to Tom and Marcia Adams for an excellent job in race directing last week's Delmar Dash.
April, as you will read, is a busy month.
Our talk with George P. Kansas promises to be a highlight. Please save this date; you will be happy to have set the time aside. We are proud for the second year to sponsor the Fleet Feet Sports Bethlehem Lady Eagles Track and Field Invitational. This ladies only event will be held on April 19th at the Bethlehem High School track. Please come out and watch these athletes perform.
That's it for now. Remember our FUN RUN on Thursday evenings. We leave from the store at 6PM, attendance is growing, this run is for ALL levels of ability. Our Sportwalkers Club is also growing. There is technique instruction and a workout, also beginning at 6PM on Thursday evenings; we have had many requests for a walkers only club, this is only the beginning, come join us! Bring a friend!
As always and with sincere thanks, Arlene and I appreciate your support.
We wish you a peaceful month ahead.
Charles and Arlene Woodruff
Proudly owning
Fleet Feet Sports
Albany
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Fleet Feet Sports looking for two GREAT employees to join our team.
When is the last time you had fun at work? Fleet Feet Sports-Albany is looking for friendly, outgoing people to join our team. We are interested in talking to people who have a passion for quality, guest service and community involvement. If you are living an active lifestyle, enjoy helping people, providing industry leading products and creating a superior customer experience we may have an opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation, health insurance and a fun but challenging work environment. Please e-mail me your interest.April Events/ Calendar
April 20th:
Fleet Feet Albany celebrates its second anniversary!
Stop by the store between 12 and 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 20. We’ll be celebrating with special refreshments and, to 
thank all of you who helped make these two years so rewarding, a gift will be given with purchase.
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April 23rd:
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Join us on Wednesday, April 23 at 7:30 pm for a truly special event. George P. Kansas, father, coach, author, speaker, cancer survivor, and marathon runner will be here to share his experiences with us.
With a disarming sense of humor, George will discuss the important role running has played in his recovery and life after cancer. He’ll share three “secrets” he was happy to have discovered before his illness, and how each of us can use them today to enhance our running, our lives, and our relationships. Engaging the audience in a process he calls “Emotional Archaeology,” George asks attendees to bring a healthy curiosity to this program. His improvisational style should stimulate some fascinating discussion.
George will be signing copies of his book Jumper Cables for the Marathon Runner’s Soul (2003), as well as his latest Jumper Cables for the Healing Soul (2007), in which he chronicles his diagnosis and recovery from a rare leukemia.
George’s story is engaging, inspirational, and entertaining. Don’t miss this one! Call today to reserve a seat. 518-459-3338
Attention all Current or potential New Balance customers. On Sunday, April 27 we will celebrate your support of New Balance products in our store with our first annual New Balance Brunch. Sponsored by our friends from New Balance, we will begin our day in the store with a run/walk at 9AM. From 9AM-11AM we will be serving brunch, and all attending will receive a gift from New Balance. During our business day, 12-4PM, any customer purchasing a New Balance product will receive an additional gift. We are proud to say that all of the New Balance products in our store are either made or assembled in the United States. So come on out, let's have some fun and have a nice brunch together. New Balance representatives will be on hand to answer questions you may have.
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From left, seniors Quentin Lott, Sam Wells, Cesar Lora and Justin Thompson from Albany High School boys’ cross country team won its second straight regular-season Big 10 championship in 2007, finishing 8-0 in the conference.
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It’s time to start thinking about summer training – establishing a good base for the cross country season and bonding with teammates. Attending a summer camp can be one of the best experiences for young runners. While there are far too many camps to list here, we have compiled a short list of excellent programs within a couple hours’ drive from the Capital Region.
Camp Pinnaclewebsite
Voorheesville, NY 12186
August 3-8
Contact: Bill Tindale (518) 861-8740
Jim Foster (518) 843-3892
Website
Strafford, NH 03884
August 17-23
Contact: Kevin Maloney (401) 766-5534
Deborah Farmer (603) 232-8642
Website
White Lake, NY
August 21-27
Contact: Bart Sessa (516) 429-7973
www.therunningschool.com
Website
Glen Spey, NY
August 13-18
Contact: Steve Lurie (520) 322-0282
Ken Madigan (917) 882-4432
Website
Blairstown, NJ August 3-8
Canadensus, PA August 18-23
Contact: Cricket Batz (856) 854-4093
Website
Camp Pontiac, Copake, NY
August 18-24
Contact: Bill Wagner (718) 884-2268
Website
Portsmouth, RI
August 4-9
Contact: Pete Squires (732) 936-1202
Website
Lyndon State College, Lyndonville, VT
July 27-August 2
August 10-16
Contact: John Holland (914) 962-5238
Website
Hanover, NH
August 3-8
Contact: Barry Harwick (603) 646-2540
Stroudsburg, PA
August 17-22
Contact: Joe Biddy (845)323-8542
Website
Stowe, VT
August 10-15
Contact: (802) 253-7223
Products
BOB Strollers – The innovative designs of BOB strollers let you enjoy running or walking with your child on the roads and off. A BOB is lightweight, yet durable and carefully tested for safety. BOB also has a unique assortment of accessories available with your stroller. We now have weather and sun shields, as well as car seat adaptors, and can order a myriad of accessories for your BOB. Come in and see for yourself how a BOB can open up the whole outdoors for your family.
Moving Comfort Women
Moving Comfort was founded by women to design and manufacture athletic apparel for women. We now carry MCW apparel for spring - flattering styles, soft, technical fabrics in plus sizes so all women can look and feel good while running or walking.
Livestrong Apparel – Nike has partnered with Lance Armstrong’s Livestrong Foundation and created a collection of running apparel with a purpose. Featured in the bright yellow of the famous Livestrong bracelets, Nike Dri-fit tops, shorts, and hats will keep you cool and dry on the run. Best of all, Nike will donate 100% of the profits to the Livestrong Foundation for cancer research.
Triathlon Gear – Tri apparel and accessories from Zoot Sports is making a big splash in our store, and Descente is on the way. We also have assorted styles and sizes of high-quality goggles by Aquasphere.
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Nutrition – Power Bar has launched some new nutrition products just in time for the spring season. Check out Power Bar Electrolytes drink mixes in berry and lemon-lime flavors, and Fruit Smoothie Energy bars in Berry Blast and Creamy Citrus. Jumpstart muscle recovery with Peanut Butter Caramel Crisp Recovery bars.
Jelly Belly Sport Beans now come in two new caffeinated flavors: Wild Cherry and Watermelon. Try them next time you need a delicious burst of energy on the run.
Athletes’ Kitchen
Late February through early April is maple sugar season in the North Country. Sugar makers work 24 hours a day, tending fires that turn each 35 gallons of maple sap into one gallon of syrup. The following recipes try to extend our use of delicious maple syrup beyond the usual pancakes and waffles. (Each recipe serves 2, but can easily be doubled, etc.)
Maple Glazed Chicken Breasts
& Mashed Maple Squash
Maple Glazed Chicken Breasts
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat
- Whisk first 6 ingredients together. Add chicken and turn to coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours, turning once.
- Coat a broiler pan or indoor grill pan with cooking spray. Place chicken (reserving the marinade) on pan and grill 3-5 minutes per side, until done.
- Meanwhile, pour reserved marinade into a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat. Cook until reduced by about half, about 4 minutes. Liberally baste chicken with reduced sauce and serve.
1 acorn squash (about 1 ¼ lbs.), halved and seeded
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon butter
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Place squash halves cut-side down in the prepared pan. Bake until soft, about 50 minutes. Let cook for 10 minutes.
- Scrape the soft squash flesh into a medium bowl. Stir in maple syrup, butter, cinnamon, and salt with a fork, mashing the squash until smooth.
(Recipes courtesy of Eating Well magazine)
Recipe Contest
Don’t forget to submit your recipes for this month.
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