Hi Club Members:

Arlene, myself and all the Fleet Feet Sports staff hope this newsletter edition finds you well. I f you are new to our club and are reading this newsletter for the first time, welcome! Before I get started here I would like to say thank you to Barbara Gillen. Many of you have worked with Barbara when visiting the store. Barbara has the additional responsibility of producing this newsletter and month after month devotes an enormous amount of time and energy producing the text we hope you all find interesting and valuable. Thank you Barbara for all you do every day!

May was another busy month, high school track and field was in full swing producing some of the finest results in the entire country! Our own Justin Wager (Guilderland 06) running for Cortland won both the 800 and 1500 meter SUNYAC championships giving him a total of 5 wins from XC, indoor and outdoor. David Jones (Burnt Hills 04) had a very successful campaign for Sacred Heart in Connecticut.

As we move through June please be aware of the increasing temperature. Hydration is so important this time of year, there is no substitute for a nice cold glass of - - water.

Our No Boundaries team is making incredible progress. We are making our final preparation for our trip to Utica to run the Boilermaker 5K, we may have bus seats available, we will blast an announcement as soon as we have an exact count.

As always we sincerely thank you for your support , you continue to gives us opportunities to participate in some of the very necessary causes in our community! Best wishes from all of us for a healthy, active June, if you have a new graduate in your family, extra special props for all the hard work. We will be attending The Crossings Father's Day race and the Lake Placid Marathon in June.  if you have a minute, please stop by to say hello.

Best Regards,
Charles and Arlene Woodruff
Proudly owning
Fleet Feet Sports
Albany

Events

• June 15 – 9 a.m. Race Time@ The Crossings  of Colonie

             Community Resource Father’s Day 5k Run
              

Products

Warmer temperatures are just around the corner, so make sure you keep a supply of endurance nutrition products to help you maintain a high level of performance.  We stock a vast array of energy drinks, gels, bars, blocks, and beans to meet all your needs this season. 

• One rapidly growing line of fuels to power your engine comes from Hammer Nutrition.  Hammer Nutrition fuels contain only natural ingredients, never any refined or processed sugars, artificial colors or sweeteners, and are the fuels of choice for endurance athletes all over the world. 

Hammer Gel is currently available in several delicious flavors.  The complex carbohydrate maltodextrins in Hammer Gel provide clean, long-lasting energy.

HEED is an ideal sports drink mix that provides complex carbs, a comprehensive electrolyte profile, and a light, mild taste.  It is ideal for exercise up to 2-3 hours and is the only sports drink sweetened with Xylitol, which actually helps fight cavities instead of causing them!  HEED is available in Mandarin Orange and Lemon-Lime flavors.  This June two new flavors have been added:  Subtle Berry and Mild Melon.

Recoverite is a delicious all-in-one recovery drink.  Each 2-scoop serving provides 30 grams of complex carbohydrates, 10 grams of whey protein isolate, and 3 grams of L-glutamine.  This incredible recovery drink is currently offered in the Subtle Citrus flavor, but look for awesome Strawberry Recoverite by the end of
the month. 


Hammer Bars are the ultimate energy bar.  They taste great and are great for you.  Hammer Bars are ideal for use as a pre-exercise meal, post workout recovery food, or healthy snack any time.  They are easy to digest and made from wholesome, organic ingredients, with no added refined sugars.   Later this month, Cashew Coconut Chocolate Chip bars will join the currently available Almond-Raisin and Chocolate Chip flavors.

• We run in women-specific shoes, wear clothes designed for the female body, and ride bikes that fit our size.  Welcome LUNA Sport Nutrition made especially for women athletes.  LUNA Sport products are created to meet the specific needs of female athletes, taking into consideration key vitamins and minerals in which
  women are often deficient:  folic acid, calcium, iron, B vitamins and anti-oxidant vitamins A, C. and E.  Packaging is also small and slender, just the right size for shorts or jersey pockets.

Our selection currently includes LUNA Sunrise Bars and Teacakes snack bars, LUNA Sport Electrolyte Splash sports drink, and brand new LUNA Sport Moons, the first women’s organic energy chew. 

• CW-X Pro Shorts for men and women feature the patented Conditioning Web, providing Tuned Support to key muscle groups (glutes, hamstrings, quads) in an above-the-knee length.  CW-X Pro Shorts support your leg muscles, reducing fatigue and increasing blood flow.  Pro shorts also feature an abdominal support panel for extra core support.  Pro Shorts for women are designed to allow better fit for the female anatomy in motion, based on decades of Wacoal’s research. 

Coming soon . . . CW-X Sports Bras, balancing comfort and support for activities ranging from low to high impact.   The patented 5-point Soft Support Web built into each cup is comfortable, yet supportive, while reducing the bounce experienced during high impact activity.

Athletes’ Kitchen

Get the grill out!  Fresh spring vegetables and chicken marinated in a tangy/sweet citrus marinade make delicious and easy Grilled Chicken Kabobs.  Use any variety of fresh vegetables available at your local farmers’ market and substitute beef, seafood, or tempeh for the chicken, if desired. 

Grilled Chicken Kabobs

Marinade:
1 ½ cups orange juice
1 cup olive oil
½ cup lime juice (4-5 limes)
1/3 cup soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tsps. honey
2 tsps ground cumin
2 tsps. ground black pepper

In a large bowl, whisk together all ingredients until well blended.  Set aside.

Kabobs:
24 skewers (10-12” long)
2 lbs. assorted vegetables, cut into 1” pieces (zucchini, yellow squash, red and green bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, etc.)\
2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1” pieces

Use heavy duty zip-loc bags for marinating.  Place veggies into one or two bags.  Marinate all protein selections in separate bags.  Divide marinade equally along the bags, seal, and marinate in the refrigerator for about 3 hours, turning occasionally. 

If using wooden skewers, soak in water to cover for at least one hour.  Skewer all vegetable and protein choices on individual skewers.  Since meat and vegetables cook at varying times, this will allow you to cook individual skewers until the items are sufficiently done.  Discard marinade.  Grill until just cooked through and slightly charred, turning often, about 8-10 minutes.