FITNESS PERKS I escaped to one of my most favorite places this past week: Grand Teton National Park. The Tetons never fail to take my breath away as their snow-peaked, jagged tops rise sharply out of the Snake River Valley below. It’s quite possibly the most beautiful place on earth - it’s also becomming one of the most crowded in the summer. My favorite trail to escape the crowds is a 14+-mile roundtrip hike to a serene lake aptly named Lake Solitude. The first few miles are rough as you climb steeply past Hidden Falls to Inspiration Point on into Cascade Canyon. Once in the canyon, you leave the crowds behind – often seeing more bears and moose than humans. The beauty of the mountains is spellbinding as you weave your way ever higher, through snow fields until you reach a crystal-clear lake at the end of the canyon. Each twist in the canyon produces another fabulous view that has to be photographed – a great excuse for a rest break!
It’s a spectacular hike but challenging as it climbs nearly 3,000ft. I like to think of it as my reward for being fit. All that sweat equity I earned through running and cross-training (especially in last week’s oppressive heat and humidity) afforded me the ability to do this hike yesterday with my brother's kids. So much fun laughing, playing trail games, catching up and spotting the biggest moose we've ever seen – plus a well-earned post-hike pizza fest. The perfect day!
Fitness is the ultimate gift-giver. It enables us to live life to it’s fullest. To play with (and like!) kids, to go on adventures, to live independently even in old age…and to have the energy and courage to battle the trials of life. Where will your fitness take you?
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TRAIL RUNNING Trail running is a beautiful thing. It’s a chance to soak up calming forest vibes, challenge yourself on uneven terrain and expand your running horizons. Plus, it’s a whole lot of fun. Like any new endeavor, it can be intimidating at first. But with the right mindset and preparation, it doesn’t have to be. From the rules of the trail to the gear you need, here's our beginner’s guide to hitting the dirt and enjoying every minute of it.
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TRAIL VS ROAD RUNNING SHOES
When we're on the trail, it's not about time or distance. It's about the escape and where we run to just to run. Dodging fallen branches and navigating exposed roots and switchbacks—this is what trail shoes were made for. We're here to help you choose the right trail shoe.
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ROCK PLATE Protects the foot on uneven and rocky terrain.
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DURABLE UPPER Shields your feet - from wet & muddy to dry & dusty.
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RUGGED SOLE Defined tread grips the ground for traction.
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BibBoards No more safety pins - no more holes in your shirts!
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Untapped Gel Real Maple Syrup in a handy pack
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Rockin' Green Detergent Think your gear is clean? Click the pic
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RockTape The world's best kinesiology tape
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RockFloss Unglue sticky, stiff muscles
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RockSauce Some like it hot - some like cool.
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Betty Lou's Nut Butter Energy Balls Delicious!
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Squirrel's Nut Butter Anti-chafe salve
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Handful Bras Flatter, don't flatten. Buttery-soft fabrics
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SARAH MARIE DESIGN STUDIO Mugs, Tumblers, Shirts, Tees & More
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FFRC MEET-UPS (FREE): Wed evenings (6:30pm) & Sat morning (8:30am) Join Kevin & the FFRC pacers for a run from the store. Wed runs are 3-5 miles; Sat runs feature two routes of 4-6 miles & 7-10 miles. Join the e-mail list here.
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INJURY ASSESSMENTS: Saturday's from 9:30-11am Injured? Don't know whether you can run/play sports or if you should really see a doctor? Select PT hosts a FREE Injury Assessment Clinic in-store every Saturday. No RSVP necessary
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SWIM/RUN SUIT DEMOS: Weds, July 11; 6-8pm SwimRun is an amphibous adventure sport that requires athletes to swim and run tethered to their teammate while wearing special wetsuits. Come to the fun run & learn more!
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SAUCONY RUNNING CHALLENGE: July 11-21 Run 10 miles for your shot at a $500 Saucony Shopping Spree. Register here - be sure to choose Fleet Feet Hartford as your club.
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PLOG RUN + PARTY (FREE!) Thursday, July 12 @ 6pm Run with purpose as we pick-up trash on our run. Afterwards, we'll make shoe planters and celebrate with give-aways, pizza, bevs & more! RSVP here.
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AUBREY'S RECIPE: Napa Cabbage Salad with Toasted Almonds Another crisp, bright summer salad for you to enjoy – especially if your CSA included a Napa cabbage like mine did. Click Here for recipe.
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TRAIL RUNNERS TO FOLLOW Find inspiration among fellow trail runners! Social media can help motivate us to get out the door. When it comes to trail and ultrarunning, these seven influencers are worth a follow. Read More.
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THE BEST NATIONAL PARKS TO RUN THRU: Get off road and into the wilderness. Here's our guide to exploring the nation's best National Parks. Read more.
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