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information, including upcoming races, events,
giveaways, and contests!
Moms, do you need a break? Visit Fleet Feet Sports -
Lincoln Square on Thursday, July 9 at 8:00pm for
Moms Night Out. The seminar will showcase fun
family ideas for this summer and feature speakers
from the Chicago Park District and Time Out Chicago.
Light refreshments will be served and an RSVP is
requested.
Happy Fourth of July! As you prepare to enjoy a long
holiday weekend, we are busy gearing up for some
great upcoming races and seminars.
Fleet Feet Sports Womens 5K, 10K & Festival
The Fleet Feet Sports Womens 5K, 10K & Festival is
just around the corner, and registration is filling up
fast! This annual women-only event, which is
scheduled for Sunday, July 19, features a 5K, 10K,
kids race, and a family-friendly post-race event to
round out
an exciting day at beautiful Montrose Harbor.
Advance registration is just $35 and includes a
sleeveless Nike Technical Top (the shirt itself retails
for
$30). Be sure to sign up soon, as the race will close
once the cap has been reached.
Independence Day!
Both Fleet Feet Sports locations will be open from
10:00am-6:00pm on Saturday, July 4.
Have a fun and safe Fourth of July from your
friends at
Fleet Feet Sports!
Ladies, this night is all about you! The annual
Celebrate You Womens
Night is on Tuesday, July 14 at 6:30pm at Fleet Feet
Sports - Pipers Alley. Enjoy refreshments,
product trials, a fun run, and learn about CATCH
YOUR BREATH, A Women and Lung Health Initiative,
all while celebrating YOU!
Dont miss your chance to get a bonus t-shirt!
If youve registered for the
Fleet Feet Sports Womens 5K, 10K & Festival and
attend Celebrate You, youll receive a bonus t-shirt
(while supplies last).
Elvis Is Alive 5K
Thursday, August 6 l 6:45pm
Grant Park (near Randolph and Lake Shore Drive)
Fire up the tiki torches, the King is back in Blue Hawaii
style! Catch the wave with Fleet Feet Sports on
Thursday, August 6 in Grant Park for the 12th Annual
Elvis is Alive 5K! The 12th Annual Elvis Is
Alive 5K is a non-competitive event and promises to
be more fun than a honeymoon in Vegas. This
Thursday evening race takes place on Chicagos
lakefront and features an "all-Elvis" start corral and
show after the run.
Advance registration for the 5K is $25 before August 3;
race week registration is $30. All registered
participants will receive an official race t-shirt and
goody bag filled with great items from our
sponsors.
Save time on race day and pick up your packet for the
Run For the Kids 5K at Fleet Feet Sports - Pipers
Alley on Wednesday, July 1, and Wednesday, July 2.
The Run For the Kids 5K, scheduled for Thursday, July
9, raises money for children in the Chicagoland area.
All participants in the 5K run receive a t-shirt and
access to a fabulous post-race party. Registration is
just $25 in advance for the 5K and $10 in advance for
the kids dash.
Fleet Feet Sports has great triathlon seminars and
clinics to help you prepare for your big event!
Head down to Ohio Street Beach on Tuesday, July 7
for an Open Water Swim Clinic for tips to help you
navigate the swim portion of the triathlon.
Learn the steps to fast, easy transitions on race day
on Sunday, July 12 at 5:30pm at Fleet Feet Sports -
Pipers Alley. At Triathlon Seminar: Transition 101 and
Checklist, well have all the info you need to make
transitions a snap. In addition, well cover what items
youll need come race day.
Wetsuit Demos
We also have wetsuits available for rental every
Tuesday evening and Saturday morning from June 23-
August 22 at Ohio Street Beach.
Tuesday evening rentals are from 5:30pm-7:30pm,
and Saturday morning rentals are 8am-10am. Rentals
are $5 per demo, and valid id is required.
Rentals are available on a first come, first served
basis.
Love the taste of grilled food, but arent quite sure how
to master the techniques of grilling? Join Fleet Feet
Sports - Lincoln Square on Sunday, July 12 at
5:30pm to learn the tricks and secrets to delicious,
healthy grilling from Ryan Hutmacher from Centered
Chef. He will show you how to achieve perfect results
every time, along with new ideas for your next
backyard BBQ. Youll also be able
to sample delectable grilled fare!
Dont let an injury derail your training this summer! On
Monday, July 6 at 6:00pm, sports medicine
professionals from Accelerated Rehabilitation Center
will be on hand at both Fleet Feet Sports locations
conducting complimentary injury screenings. Theyll
be checking on flexibility, sports injuries, and pain
related to exercise or improper lifting techniques.