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"Win at Your Nutrition" Education Series with Dr. Ken Perona
Thursday, March 15 at 6:30pm Dr. Ken Perona from Olympia Chiropractic
will discuss key nutritional concepts for runners and active people at Fleet Feet Sports Elmhurst. Whether you are an experienced marathon runner or a new runner looking to complete your first 5k, you won't want to miss this talk. Dr. Ken will touch on the basics of what to eat before, during, and after a run or race as well as general lifestyle choices we can all improve on as active people. He will demystify energy gels, electrolyte tables and proper hydration so you can take the guess work out of your next event. We love his approach to nutrition because it's the same as our: healthy eating and running are a lifestyle, not something you focus on just on race day. We promise you will learn lot's of great tips and walk away feeling much better about how to prepare for your next event or run. No more bloated bellies, dehydrated muscles and upset stomachs! Enjoy your runs, feel great and be healthy!
Dr. Ken open the floor to a Q&A Session after his 20-25 min talk. Please arrive by 6:30. RSVP Here.
Ladies' FIT Fest - March 15-17
Sports bras and shoes are the two most essential pieces of sporting equipment for women. This is why we want to make sure you are well-equipped this Spring!
March 15th – March 17th is Ladies' Fit Fest at Fleet Feet Sports Elmhurst. Just make an appointment to be fit by a bra fit expert and receive 25% OFF all Moving Comfort bras, along with a free gift for making a reservation. Moving Comfort makes bras for all shapes and sizes (A-E cup)!
Bra Facts:
- 8 out of 10 women wear the wrong size sports bra
- A woman should be re-measured for a sports bra after major weight gain/loss or pregnancy
- One is Enough: Even larger breasted women do not need to wear 2 sports bras (or more!) to achieve support. Moving Comfort C-E cup bras are specifically designed to support and protect the full-cup woman.
- Replace and Rejoice: A sports bra should be replaced every 6-12 months depending on usage and frequency. Fabric and elastics break down with each wear and wash. Never let your sports bra have a birthday!
Please email jenny@fleetfeetelmhurst.com to RSVP. Be sure to include your name, phone number, email address, the day and time you would like to be fitted, as well as your favorite coffee shop drink! We are taking reservations every 15 minutes from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Please be specific about the time in your RSVP.
12 Days of Great Deals, Fun Events & Giving Back
- Sunday, December 11 - Bundle Up - Buy any winter apparel, get 20% off hats and gloves
- Monday, December 12 – Holiday Food Drive – Bring in 3 canned good items, get 10% off anything in the store. Our Goal – 200 lbs of food in one day! We will donate it to The People Resource Center food bank in Wheaton
- Tuesday, December 13 – For Him - All men’s winter apparel, buy-1-get-1 half off
- Wednesday, December 14 – Pure Joy – Buy a Brooks Pure Project shoe, get $25 off any spring training group registration
- Thursday, December 15 – Santa Fun Run – Show us your best running Santa outfit! Best dressed = prizes!
- Friday, December 16 – Be Seen, Be Safe - All reflective accessories 10% off
- Saturday, December 17 – For Her - All women’s apparel 25% off
- Sunday, December 18 – Instant Satisfaction - Spend $150 (pre-tax) get an instant $15 to spend on the spot
- Monday, December 19 – The Big One - Buy a Garmin, get a $25 Gift Card
- Tuesday, December 20 – Fleet Feet Pride – Join us for our Illinois Marathon & Half-Marathon information meeting at the store at 6:30pm, and be entered into a raffle to win some awesome Fleet Feet Sports swag
- Wednesday, December 21 – Roll Out the Holiday Stress - FREE Trigger Point Session (6:30-7pm), 10% off Trigger Point kits for all who attend
- Thursday, December 22 – Your New Favorite Sock - Buy 1 Swiftwick sock, get a 2nd half off
- Friday, December 23 – Give the Gift of FIT - Buy $100 or more in gift cards, get a $15 gift card FREE
- Saturday, December 24 – Running Out of Time Fun Run - Meet us at the store at 8am for a 5 mile fun run followed by hot chocolate and a 1 hour special shopping opportunity before the store opens!
Thanksgiving Hours
Happy Thanksgiving! We will be closing on Wednesday the 23rd at 5pm and will be closed all day on Thanksgiving. We will be open early at 8 am with coffee and pastries on Black Friday with special deals for the runner/walker in your family, and will close at normal time 7 pm. Saturday will be normal hours, 10 am -6 pm. Have a great holiday and stop in to see us!
Black Friday SALE
BLACK FRIDAY SALE
Kick off your Black Friday shopping fun with Fleet Feet Sports Elmhurst, and let us provide the coffee and pastries!
We will open early at 8 am with EVERYTHING marked down. Stock up on the best gifts for all the runners and active people in your life!
THE DEALS
Buy $100 gift card, get a $15 gift card FREE
20% off all in-stock Montrail sandals
10% off all in-stock shoes, apparel, and sports bras
10% off all hydration, self massage tools, and all other small accessories
$30-$50 old model shoe table
Bargain apparel rack. 1 piece 50% off, 2 pieces 60% off, 3 or more pieces 70% off
Buy 3 get 1 FREE Balega and Drymax socks
Buy 1 get 1 FREE Smartwool socks
Stock up Sale - All gels, chews, and sports drinks 20% off (12 or more)
10% off all Garmin and Nike GPS watches
70% Suunto sport watches
We're Hiring!
Fleet Feet Sports Elmhurst is growing, and we need another team member! We are seeking afull time position, preferably with specialty retail experience. If you love working in a vibrant atmosphere, enjoy helping other reach their goals and living an active healthy lifestyle, then consider applying for this position. For more information click HERE or call the store and ask for Frank.
Why We Don't Use a Foot Scanner
Written by: Stephanie Blozey, Fleet Feet Sports West Hartford, CT
Many people wonder why we don't use a "foot scanner" that you can step on to determine what shoe or insole is right for you. These computerized scanners, which are being installed in drug stores and superstores, show your foot's pressure points and arch type. It's a fancy way of doing the "Wet Test": wet your feet and stand on a surface, like a brown paper bag, that leaves a visible footprint. The wider the band that connects your heel and ball, the lower the arch you have.
Your arch type effects your biomechanics and is an important component of choosing the right shoe for your foot, but it is only part of the FIT story since at least 20% of people's arches act differently than they "should". Here at Fleet Feet Sports, our FIT Process has three main components that help us define your foot and make the best shoe recommendations for you: foot morphology, biomechanical assessment and "other".
Foot morphology is a fancy way of saying that we analyze your foot size, shape and arch type. This is done by visually looking at the foot statically and dynamically (important since you are in motion when you run!) and taking multiple measurements with an old-fashioned Brannock device. This helps us to choose the right size shoe and shoe brand since each shoe company fits a certain shaped foot better. That is why your friend may swear by his Asics shoes, but they cause you pain.
Next, we examine your biomechanics by determining your arch flexibility and doing a gait analysis (either watching you walk barefoot or with our video gait analysis software). This tells us if you overpronate, supinate or are naturally efficient which in turn, governs what type of shoe (neutral, stability or motion control) you need, as well as the curvature of your shoe's last. Key here is arch flexibility since a rigid arch needs extra cushioning to help attenuate the shock produced when the foot hits the ground at forces of 2-4 times body weight. Whereas, a flexible arch disperses shock better, but all that flexibility in the mid and fore foot can cause overpronation which stresses and torques your feet, shins, knees, hips and back causing its own host of problems.
Finally, we take other special considerations into account like your gender, weight, training surface, weekly mileage, injury status, orthotics and structural deviations in the foot like bunions and extra bones. We put all this data together and bring out 2-3 pairs of shoes that we think will fit you best. Don't be surprised if one of those first shoes feels amazing - it means that we did our job right!
When you think about it, the foot is a marvelous structure. It has 28 bones (including the sesmoids), 33 joints, 112 ligaments, plus tendons, nerves and blood vessels that work in unison to support, balance and propel your body. No two feet are exactly the same nor do they always fit into a specific category. Don't cheat your feet and let a computer scan recommend an orthotic or running shoe for you. An injury is going to cost you a lot more, monetarily and mentally, than a good pair of shoes. Invest in your feet. Let our Fit Professionals teach you about your feet and help you find the perfect fit. We guaranteed it!
Tom Raynor Inducted Into NSGA Hall Of Fame
The CEO of Fleet Feet, Incorporated, Tom Raynor, will be inducted into the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) Hall of Fame at a ceremony tomorrow, during the 47th Annual NSGA Management Conference. The NSGA has honored Sporting Goods leaders since 1956 but this year’s inductees bring the total number of Hall of Famers to only 150.