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GAMBLER'S SALE AT FLEET FEET BALTIMORE!!
HAPPY 9TH BIRTHDAY FLEET FEET BALTIMORE!
YUP... We are nine years old this weekend. Come on in for:
THE GAMBLER'S SALE!!*
All winter apparel and accessories are ON SALE -
FRIDAY - 30% OFF
SATURDAY - 40% OFF
SUNDAY - 50% OFF
What type of a Gambler are YOU? Will you gamble that the piece(s) of apparel that you REALLY LOVE will be there on Sunday? Come on in and check it out!
THE GROUNDHOG SAID.... 6 MORE WEEKS OF WINTER!! Uh huh!!
*ALL SALES ARE FINAL SALE... NO EXCHANGES OR RETURNS... SORRY PR'S CANNOT BE USED ON SALE ITEMS!!
HIRING FULL AND/OR PART TIME SALES ASSOCIATES!
Job Description: In this position you will make a positive impact on the lives of our customers by helping them find the right shoes, clothes and accessories to aid them in reaching their fitness goals.
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills/qualifications:
- A passion for helping others
- An ability and willingness to learn new skills
- The ability to stay calm under pressure
- A friendly and caring personality
- Must be a team player
- Availability to work weekends and evenings
Benefits of working at Fleet Feet:
- Flexible hours
- Great training
- Friendly environment
- Free gear
- Competitive pay
To apply for this position, please email bobby@fleetfeetbaltimore.com or call the store 410-484-6565 for more information!
CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT BEING A FLEET FEET BALTIMORE SALES ASSOCIATE!
BLACK FRIDAY SALE!
GET READY FOR OUR SPECTACULAR BLACK FRIDAY SALE
WITH A FEW TWISTS!
Fleet Feet Sports will be open on Friday November 25th for our Black Friday Shopping Event. Doors will open at 10M on Friday for an Early Bird Specials and enjoy great deals and discounts throughout the weekend on our favorite holiday products, perfect for anyone on your list. The earlier you come... the bigger you save. There will also be some POWER HOURS for special products. Check out the times and be sure you are HERE for exactly what you want!
OK.... here we GO... what you've been waiting for:
EARLY BIRD SPECIALS:
Friday November 25th from 10AM -12 NOON
*All discounts exclude electronics, shoes, bras, accessories (Special "table" shoes available for the sale!)
Draw a discount card from the pull box, DOUBLE that percentage listed (5, 10 or 15 %) OR pull out a SPECIAL Ticket and receive one of the following items listed on your ticket:
- 1 Free Pair of Shoes (NEW BALANCE 860V2)
- Headsweats cold weather hat
- FIT SOCK 3-pack of socks (3)
THEN:
Friday November 25th from 12-6 P.M.
*All discounts exclude electronics, **bras, accessories, and shoes (Special "table" shoes available for the sale!)
Draw a discount card and use it on your purchase at face value - 5/10/15% OFF
**BRA POWER HOURS - 12 NOON – 2 PM - Draw a discount card and use it on your purchase of any Bra IN STOCK!
SPECIALS ALL DAY LONG -BUY 3 DRYMAX SOCKS - GET 1 FREE/SPECIAL BALEGA SOCKS - $8.00
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY, November 26th
Buy One Piece of Apparel/Get One 20% off Apparel (full-priced items only)
Of course we will have the ever-popular Holiday Gift Card Gift Box. Starting on Friday, November 25th, with any gift card purchase of $25 or more you will receive a free Gift Card Gift Box for guys or the Gift Card BROOKS makeup bag for gals.
COME AND GET 'EM... FIRST COME... FIRST SERVED!!
NEWTON Symposium
NEWTON SYMPOSIUM AND NATURAL RUNNING CLINIC
RESCHEDULED
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2011
Fleet Feet Sports Baltimore
9AM - 10AM - Introduction
10:30am - FREE Natural Running Clinic
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2011
Fleet Feet Sports Baltimore
9:00 AM - FREE Natural Running Clinic
Saturday and Sunday - Coaching Clinic - There is a fee for the Coaching Certification and Clinic - Click here to sign up~
BROOKS Cavalcade of Curiosities Van - 9-11-2011!
We got on the bus .... We ran for our local police and Firefighters
Thank you Brooks Sports - Pikesville Police and Pikesville Volunteer Fire Department
Thank you to all participants - Your donations raised over $2000 for our Local Police and Firefighters!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
ALWAYS REMEMBER -
NEVER FORGET -
9-11
ALL PROCEEDS WENT TOWARD:
Fun Run led by Local Police with Fire Truck follow!
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.