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Check out ClifCast - the Podcast from CLIF Bar offering information and insights on sports nutrition for runners. Get the lowdown on proper nutrition, hydration, and other tips and tricks dedicated to getting the most out of your training and race day efforts. www.clifbar.com/clifcast http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/clifcast/id370438300
This may be new information but New Balance offers a premium line of yoga apparel called Anue. Fleet Feet Sports – Chicago has offered Anue for a few seasons now and it is a favorite amongst staff. The Anue collection is luxurious and flattering yoga apparel that if you haven’t tried out for yourself yet,… Read Full Post >
This Memorial Day Weekend marks the 10th anniversary of one of Chicago’s premier road races – the Soldier Field 10 Mile (SF10). Expected to sell out again this year, the event will bring participants from all over to Chicago’s lakefront so that they can test their endurance and “finish on the 50″ as they cross… Read Full Post >
Vancouver-based Sugoi was kind enough to provide some of our fit experts some pieces to try out from their Spring 2013 Run Collection (check out our early blog on the highlights of the collection). Here are their thoughts after running in the pieces: Women’s Verve Short Sleeve Can you summarize the fit of the Verve Short Sleeve?… Read Full Post >
No one knows summer skincare like the Sun Bum! Based in Cocoa Beach, Florida, Sun Bum is made up of a group of folks who love living and playing in the sun but hate the realities of sun exposure and skin cancer. Sun Bum sunscreens are tested, approved, and recommended by the stringent Skin Cancer… Read Full Post >
Craft designs their run apparel with the athlete in mind. Their collections embrace the dedicated runner with designs that feature ease of movement and offer advance moisture transfer. With great fitting product, you will stay cool, feel comfortable and perform your best when training or racing in Craft gear. Women’s Collection: PERFORMANCE RUN SINGLET While… Read Full Post >
The key to enjoying summer running is having the right gear. Take a look at our must-have accessories from Amphipod. Phones/Music The ArmPod Smartview This best selling summer essential may not help you stay hydrated but it can help keep you motivated and connected. The large touchscreen compatible window allows for easy access to your… Read Full Post >
These are real opinions on the Nike Free 3.0 V5 (Women’s | Men’s) from the fit experts at Fleet Feet Sports – Chicago! In order to get an idea of how a particular product performs, our vendors provide a number of shoes for our fit experts to field test. In this case, seven of our… Read Full Post >
This is part one of a three part Summer 2013 Running Electronics Buyer’s Guide. Like running shoes and apparel, running watches have evolved from the simple Casio and Texas Instrument digital watches worn ”back in the day,“ to training computers that record a wide range of metrics: measuring heart rate during the run or tracking… Read Full Post >
This is part two of a three part Summer 2013 Running Electronics Buyer’s Guide. When it comes to measuring heart rate during exercise, no company can match Finland-based Polar, which created the first heart rate monitor back in 1977. The Men’s Polar FT4 (right) and the Women’s Polar FT7 The FT4 ($99.95) and FT7 ($119.95)… Read Full Post >
This is part two of a three part Summer 2013 Running Electronics Buyer’s Guide. The Nike+ Sportwatch GPS When it comes to futuristic design, Nike doesn’t go half-way as evidenced by the eye-catching Nike+ Sportwatch GPS (starting at $149.00). Using GPS to track pace and distance, the unit can also utilize the Nike+shoe chip to… Read Full Post >
Navigating your way through the Nike Men’s collection might leave your head spinning! I’m here to help highlighting the latest and greatest of what’s in store. Find your perfect running outfit – top to bottom! TOP New style from Nike for the season – Men’s Touch Tailwind Short Sleeve top. Featuring a v-neck neckline that… Read Full Post >
This summer, Nike has solutions – top to bottom – to leave you feeling “geared up” for your next training run or race. Check out the hot, new pieces this season and put your favorite outfit together for the best look of the season. SPORTS BRA The Shape Bra is a perfect sports bra for… Read Full Post >
Article by Clif Bar With all the press it gets, protein seems to be on everyone’s minds these days, but did you know that protein is also in every cell of your body? In fact, if you take away water the human body is mostly made up of protein. Protein is essential for promoting growth,… Read Full Post >
Saucony’s Kinvara 3 is one of the most popular natural-running shoes in the industry. So how did the company make its newest Kinvara into what Fleet Feet Sports employee Adam C. calls, “possibly my favorite running shoe ever?” Adam and a few other Fleet Feet Sports staffers – Jenny B., Victor O. and Lyndsey M.… Read Full Post >
Do you find yourself wishing for the comfort of your running shoes throughout your day? Is shifting your weight from one foot to the other just not cutting it anymore in your work footwear? Superfeet DELUX is a new line of no-trim 3/4 inserts Experience the comfort that can only come from proper alignment of… Read Full Post >
Not all sun protection options have to look dorky. We found a great brand, Pistil Designs, out of the North West that is adding a stylish twist on headwear. Find your favorite look today at our Old Town location! Pistil Designs offers headwear for men & women in various styles like caps, fedoras and sun… Read Full Post >
While we’re known for fitting running footwear, we also carry a variety of footwear options that will help you maintain healthy feet throughout your non-running adventures in Chicago and beyond. Chaco is one of the brands we’ve chosen to provide you with great support and quality. New for the 2013 Season New this year is… Read Full Post >
The start of this week has been such a nice reminder of summer! Not only is the sun shining, we are also getting a feel for warmer temperatures and ladies, you know what that means… break out the summer dresses! This season we have MUST HAVE dress styles in store at Old Town from Horny… Read Full Post >
The last three Mondays, Mizuno Running USA, Fleet Feet Sports, and Chicago Endurance Sports have teamed up to provide the second edition of the annual Race Ready: Intro to Speed Work program leading up to the Ravenswood Run. CES coaches, Mark Erspamer and Ryan Caturan are all-stars when it comes to motivating runners and taking… Read Full Post >
