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Fleet Feet Albany August 2008 Newsletter
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Hi Folks:
Welcome to August. Not quite sure where May, June and July went but welcome to August. Arlene and I hope this edition finds you all well. If you are new Fleet Feet Sports club members and reading our newsletter for the first time, welcome! If you find the contents valuable and interesting invite a friend to subscribe. If you have additional content suggestions we are always open to new ideas.
 One more word about our No Boundaries program. After 12 weeks of training this special group of people realized their goal of running or walking a 5K race. We all met at the store at 4:30 a.m. and rode a bus to participate in the Utica Boilermaker 5K. It was a great day! All were successful in their own endeavor and I think motivated to move on to the next “thing.” It was a very proud day for all. For those of you who may be thinking that a 5K run or walk would be something you would like to tackle, but for some reason is out of reach, I invite you to call us and explore No Boundaries with us. You will have a blast and achieve a great goal in the process.
We are also moving forward with our Running 101 program. Running 101 will require a bit of running or walking experience. The program is being designed for the 10K distance, with the goal of participating in one of the local Turkey Trot races. Announcements on both No Boundaries and Running 101 are pending. We would like to begin them both late August.
August will be very busy here, see below details on Bill Rodgers Fun Run night, Saucony Spike Night, and all the other good stuff coming up.
Lastly, a quick story dedicated to Matthew G, Cheyne, Justin, David, Sara, Kyle, Kevin, Patrick W, Matthew W, Gabrielle, Jamie, and Emily. About a week ago I received a call from race director asking if we could list the event on our site. This person is also a customer who had recently been back to the store. When she was greeted at the door by a younger person she was a bit skeptical of the level of service she would receive. To use this person’s words, she was “blown away” by the professionalism, knowledge and caring attitude of the employee she worked with.
The names listed above are important members of our team. They are either college or high school students who unfortunately, but fortunately, only visit us for a short time each year. But they are pros and we ask them to do a lot; they respond by learning, caring , pushing each other to be better and making the atmosphere of the store (along with some good ABBA music) delightful. There is nothing average about these fine people! So, a public thanks to all of the above. You are a great team and you will all achieve your dreams!
Best wishes for a tremendous August!
Charles Woodruff
Proudly owning
Fleet Feet Sports
Albany
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Hover over highlighted dates for more detail
Events
Monday, August 11 – Run with a legend at Fleet Feet Albany.
Everyone is invited to meet and run with Bill Rodgers at 6p.m on Monday, August 11. Highlights of Rodgers’ incredible running bio include winning the Boston and New York City Marathons four times each between 1975 and 1980, and racing the marathon at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. Of special interest to high school runners, Rodgers took bronze at the 1975 IAFF World Cross Country championships.
After the run, Rodgers will be on hand to talk with high school athletes, sign autographs, books, and posters. Join us for what looks to be an exciting and entertaining evening.
Bill Rodgers winning the Boston Marathon
 Tuesday, August 12 @ 6:30 p.m. - 13th Annual Southern Saratoga County YMCA 5K Run
The 13th Annual Southern Saratoga YMCA 5K will begin at the Y in Clifton Park. T-shirts and goody bags for each participant. Kids' races begin at 5:30 p.m., and children must register before August 12.
The first 200 registered child participants receive a T-shirt.
There will also be a barbecue and DJ following the race. For more information, call Amy Wert at 371-2139, ext. 5540 or email her.
Entry forms are available at the YMCA or online
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team in Training is kicking off its 2008 winter season with a series of information and recruitment meetings:
 Tuesday, August 5 – 6 p.m. @ Comfort Suites, 7 Northside Drive, Clifton Park
Thursday, August 7 – 6 p.m. @ Best Western Albany Airport
Inn, Wolf Road, Albany
Thursday, August 13 – 5:30 p.m. @ The Crossings of Colonie
580 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville
Wednesday, August 27 – 7:30 p.m. TNT Shoe Fitting Clinic
@ Fleet Feet Sports, 155 Wolf Road, Albany
For more information call (518)438-3583 or via email
Thursday, August 21 – 7:30 p.m. Spike Night @ Fleet Feet Albany
Don’t miss this special event especially for cross-country runners and their families! Spike Night 2008 is sponsored by our friends at Saucony, and will feature their latest XC spike, the Shay, created in honor of Ryan Shay who died tragically while competing in the 2007 Olympic Marathon Trials.
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In memory of Ryan Shay, Saucony came up with the Shay XC. This lightweight, breathable and flexible spike keeps athletes up on their toes and is the ultimate cross country flat. This shoe has a snugger fitting mid-foot than the Kilkenny and is more cushioned than most cross country spikes. Available in both men’s and women’s sizes. |
Part of our awesome collection for XC ’08, the Shay and Kilkenny spikes from Saucony will be featured along with spikes from Adidas, Brooks, and Nike. Giveaways for all and special gifts with purchase generously provided by Saucony.
R.S.V.P. on this one. Call 459-3338.
Sunday, September 28 – 5th Annual Crossings 5K Challenge and Kids’ Fun Run.
 Get the whole family out there and run or walk for a great cause! All proceeds from the race benefit the Colonie Youth Center’s Rudy A. Ciccotti Family Recreation Center.
Participation in the kids race is free and all kids 12-and -under receive a medal.
Enjoy relaxing pre- or post-race massage compliments of the Center for Natural Wellness School of Massage Therapy.
Registration forms and more information available here
Saturday, October 11 – 2nd Annual Falling Leaves 5K Run & Kids Fun Run
Plan ahead and run amid the autumn foliage in historic Ballston Spa. The Falling Leaves 5K benefits the community and worldwide outreach programs of the Ballston Spa United Methodist Church. Map - Info
Active.com registration
Products
- Aqua Jogger buoyancy belts allow you to continue training through injury or supplement your current training with water-related workouts. The Classic Aqua Jogger belt fits most body types. Additional sizes are also available. The Fit is contoured for women, the Shape for wider waistlines, and the Pro+ provides extra buoyancy support.
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Don’t forget the kids!
Aqua Jogger makes a Junior size belt, too. |
"The AquaJogger® buoyancy belt comfortably suspends you at shoulder level in deep water allowing you to breathe normally and move freely while performing a wide variety of water aerobics exercise." |
- When August rolls around, cross country season must be near! Cross Country Spikes are arriving daily at Fleet Feet Albany. Check out the popular Kilkenny and new Shay from Saucony. Nike’s spike collection for guys and girls harkens back to the days of Bill Bowerman and the legends of Oregon. Brooks’ spikes continue to be strong, as evidenced by the success of runners in the Brooks Hanson Distance Project. This year we are introducing XC spikes from Adidas. Olympic steeplechaser/artist/filmmaker Anthony Famiglietti helped design the Belligerence. You just have to see this one!
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Adidas Adizero Belligerence
A lightweight and stylish cross country Spike, the Adizero Belligerence weighs in at only 6.8oz. It features an open mesh upper for maximum breathability with a six-spike forefoot. Available in men’s and women's sizes only. |
- Fitlosophy for the whole family! Children’s shoes continue to grow, as we add several new styles for your active kids. The popular New Balance 768 and Asics 2130, in children’s sizes 2-6 ½, are now joined by Asics Nimbus and Brooks Defyance and Adrenaline.
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New Balance 768 |
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Asics 2130 |
 Soft, beautiful merino wool socks and apparel from Smartwool manage moisture and help regulate body temperature to keep you comfortable during all your outdoor activities. You can feel especially good wearing the fabrics that are natural and sustainable.
- The Garmin 405 has arrived. Enjoy all the features of a running watch, plus GPS and a heart rate monitor, all in a sleek, compact package.
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Forerunner® 405
"Long runs, tempo runs, speed drills. You expect a lot from your body…and from your training gear. Meet Forerunner 405. This GPS-enabled sport watch tracks your training, then wirelessly sends your data to your computer. The ultimate in training technology, its sleek design features a touch bezel that lets you quickly scroll and select features on the run." |
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 Help us clear the racks and get ready for fall and winter apparel. All spring and summer technical apparel is 20-50% off!!!
Athletes’ Kitchen
Late summer brings a bumper crop of local produce. Ripe, red, juicy tomatoes are a real treat, as well as a great source of vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, fiber, and the antioxidant lycopene. Here are a couple of quick and easy recipes. 
Raw Tomato Sauce - Top grilled chicken breasts or pasta. Makes 4 servings.
Combine 1 ½ lbs. chopped, seeded tomatoes, 1/3 cup diced fresh part-skim mozzarella, 2 tablespoons chopped Kalamata olives, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and 1 minced garlic clove. Add fresh basil, fresh marjoram, salt & pepper to taste. Let stand to allow tomatoes to release their juices.
 Baked Parmesan Tomatoes
Halve tomatoes horizontally and transfer to a baking sheet, cut side up. Top with Parmesan cheese, oregano, salt & pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and bake in a 450 degree oven until the tomatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
SportWalkers News
Adirondack Region race walkers made their presence known at the 2008 New York Empire State Games in Binghamton. Two golds, one bronze, and several top six finishers wearing the blue and gold uniform are members of the USATF Fleet Feet SportWalkers club. Get ready for 2009, when the Empire State Games will be held in Wappingers Falls, Hudson Valley region.
Results:
| 5K Race Walk |
Otsiningo Park |
July 24, 2008 |
| 1st Open Men |
Don Lawrence, Albany |
23:41 |
| 5th Open Women |
Pam Allie-Morrill,Averill Park |
29:29 |
| 8th Open Women |
Justin Schulerud, Ghent |
32:02 |
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| 10K Race Walk |
Otsiningo Park |
July 24, 2008 |
| 1st Open Men |
Don Lawrence, Albany |
50:39 |
| 3rd Masters |
Fred Pheifer, Greenwich |
1:23:45 |
| 5th Open Women |
Deb Springer, Albany |
1:05:40 |
| 6th Open Women |
Donna Davidson, Colonie |
1:23:52 |
| Congratulations to all participants. SportWalkers clinic will move to Mondays, beginning August 11. Thursday will be a workout, along with the Fleet Feet Fun Run. |
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