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Greetings!!
We are a week and a half away from one of Rochester's Largest Events - the Preferred Care Rochester Half and Full Marathon. As the Official Running Shop of the event, we couldn't be more excited for the coming week. A few things of importance we'd like to share.
- If you are participating, spectating or volunteering we strongly encourage you to join the Marathon newsletter. As the days get closer very important details to help the day be as seamless as possible will be communicated. To join the newsletter for the marathon, go to Fleet Feet Website and sign in under newsletter sign in. Then choose the Preferred Care Rochester Marathon newsletter.
- Friday, September 14th and Saturday, September 15th, Fleet Feet is presenting the Health & Wellness Expo. The expo will be held at the Main Street Armory at 900 East Main Street. Each participant has to get their own packet, so you will not be able to get your spouses, friend's etc.. Only your own. The expo this year will include free talks and a pasta party. Expo info can be found at the race website and in the marathon newsletters.
- The Registration Fee increases Friday, September 7th
- If you can volunteer as a road marshal please contact nmau@arthritis.org
- You must get tickets for the Pasta Party in order to go. The current fee is $12 and the Pasta Party is open to the first 200. You can register at Fleet Feet Sports, online at Active, or download an app and mail it in.
The Expo is open to the public, plus you can register for the event there as well, along with taking in the Free Workshops and visit local and national vendors such as Brooks Sports, Asics and Nike. We look forward to seeing you there.
Regards, Boots & Ellen
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Packet Pickup/Registration for MADD Dash 10K & 2 Mile |
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Packet Pickup/Last Minute Registration for the Dorschel MADD Dash 10K and 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk is Friday, September 7th (10-7PM) and Saturday, September 8th (9-5PM) at Fleet Feet Sports. We HIGHLY ENCOURAGE coming to packet pickup to alleviate any race day lines.
The Dorschel MADD Dash 10K & 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk is Sunday, September 9th at Rush Henrietta HS in Henrietta, NY at 8:30AM This USATF Certified 10K is a benefit for MADD - Mother's Against Drunk Driving and the Matthew Kato Foundation. The race director, Paul Kato, organized this event in honor of his son, Matthew, who was killed tragically by a drunk driver. For any parent, this is the worst of tragedies, and Paul wanted a way to educate people on the ill effects of drinking and driving and to bring stronger emphasis to the cause.
The Dorschel MADD Dash boasts quite a few things, Nik and the Nice Guys will be playing post race, refreshments by Camilles and Great Harvest, along with $2600 in cash prizes will be awarded. Parking is available at the High School this year. You can download an app or register online at the Race Website.
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When to Run, When to Run to a Doctor? |
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Join us at Fleet Feet on Tuesday, September 11th at 7:15PM on this free workshop - When to Run, When to Run to a Doctor? Join us with Dr. Mark Mirabelli, Family Practitioner & Sports Medicine Specialist, to talk about injury prevention and when you need help with that injury.
When you feel that ache or pain, do you wonder, should you suck it up and continue running, should you run but ice it right after, or should you really just see someone? Dr. Mirabelli will help you answer that question as to when you should suck it up and when you shouldn't. He'll discuss various types of injuries, their causes, their symtpoms and their remedies. Join us at Fleet Feet on Tuesday, September 11th at 7:15PM - it's free. Feel free to join us just beforehand at 6PM for our Hill Workout. All speeds welcome.
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Brighton XC is now in the lead |
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Brighton XC Team is now in the lead for the Puma Contest. So far in second is Webster Thomas, but following very closely behind are Penfield, Wayne, Hilton and Spencerport (in that order).
Your team can still win $1000 or $500 in Puma Product from Fleet Feet Sports.
It's still anyone's game though.
How does your school win? By a Point System where points will be given to a school for each purchase an XC Athlete from a school makes.
For example:
- 8 pts for each Puma Training Shoe purchase
- 6 pts for each Puma Spike or Racing shoe purchase
- 3 pts for another brand shoe purchase
- 2 pts for another brand apparel purchase
- 1 pt for each sock/powerbar product/other purchase
Other Rules:
- Boys & Girls Teams combined to one team
- The contest runs from August 1st through Sept. 30th
- Your teams points will be tracked at www.fleetfeet rochester.com
- No purchase necessary, stop in, fill out a Puma Pt Request Form and earn a point for your team
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Apparel Pick of the Week |
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This week's pic - the Asics Storm Shelter Jacket has been a tried and true jacket for Fleet Feet for the past 3 years. At just $100, this jacket is completely water proof. Rarely can you find a water proof jacket at such a phenomenal price point.
Available in men's and women's sizes, this amazing jacket has fully-sealed seams, hand and chest pockets, a drawcord waist, and stretch cuff gaiters for added protection, along with reflective piping for visbility. Not only this, but the Asics Storm Shelter Jacket is breathable with a great fit to it. This jacket is available now at Fleet Feet Sports.
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Preferred Care Rochester Marathon Official Merchandise |
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Pictures of Official Preferred Care Rochester Marathon Gear now available at Fleet Feet Website. New this year, you will find a wide selection of hats, jackets, long and short sleeve, plus sleeveless technical gear and even 13.1 and 26.2 official stickers. All are available at Fleet Feet Sports. All product from Brooks and you will definitely love. So if you ran the event in the past or plan on it in the future, you have got to check out this gear. Perfect to commerate your day, the day of a loved one or simply to commerate Rochester.
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The Marathon Pasta Party |
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The Preferred Care Rochester Half and Full Marathon Pasta Party is Saturday, September 15th at 5PM at the Main Street Armory. You must pre- register to get in. Seating is for the first 200 registrants. The current fee is $12 and will increase to $15 at the Expo. You can register for the Pasta Party at Fleet Feet Sports, on Active or download a form and mail it in.
We are proud to have two speakers for this year's pre- race carbo loading fiesta. At 5:40PM, Race Director, Greg Brooks, will be talking about the race course and answering questions. At 6PM, Special Guest, Bill Sedgewick, former Rochester Rhino, will be speaking. He too is running the marathon the very next morning. Bill is a phenomenal soccer player and was a tremendous attribute not only to the Rhinos, but the community. He has a big heart with tremendous athletic talent. You won't want to miss him. But again, seating is for the first 200, so register today.
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Join our FREE Group Training |
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Join us for our FREE GROUP TRAINING Opportunities
Tuesdays at 6PM - Hill Workouts with Coach Andrews. These are coached group hill workouts. All speeds are welcome (we swear). They start at Fleet Feet, warm up to Cobbs Hill Park, do a few hill repeats then cool down back to Fleet Feet. You can run anywhere from 3 to 8 miles depending on your speed and ability. It's your choice how much you want to run.
Wednesdays at 5:45PM - (Nordic) Walking Wednesdays. These start at Fleet Feet and you can either Nordic Walk or Fitness Walk this Urban 3.1 mile loop around Brighton. We will provide the poles and instruction on how to use them. But if you'd rather walk without them, that is fine too.
Fridays at 6PM - Happy Hour Run. Join us at Fleet Feet for this 4.3 Mile jaunt around Brighton. The pace is between 8 and 11 minute miles.
Saturdays at 8AM this week for Distance Training. Join us at Fleet Feet for your distance run. You can run as little as 6 miles or as much as you want. Course maps will be provided. Each week the loop changes and we do run ALL around Rochester. ALL SPEEDS WELCOME. 
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Rochester Autumn Classic Festival |
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Traditionally, the Rochester Autumn Classic was just a duathlon (Formula 1 or Super Sprint distances), However this year we are adding to Trail race distances as well. The Rochester Autumn Classic Festival will take place Sunday, September 30th at 8:30AM at Mendon Ponds Park. The four race options are:
- Formula 1 Duathlon (2m Run/10m Bike/2m Run/10m Bike/2m Run)
- SuperSprint Duathlon (2m Run/10m Bike/2m Run)
- 9 Mile Trail Race
- 4.5 Mile Trail Race for Beginners
The trail races will be the PowerBar Trail Race Course backwards. Current price for the duathlon is $35 and includes a tech top to the first 150 registered. Current price for the trail race is $15 and includes a tech top to the first 75 registrants.
Downloadable apps and race info can be found for either race at YellowJacket Racing Website. You can register online at Active for the duathlon here. Your can register online for the trail race here.
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This week in Rochester |
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This Saturday, September 8th the calendar is full of choices. At 10AM is the Glen Iris 5k, Contact: Pamela Bliss (585) 493-2075 or blissfam@frontiernet.net; also see website: www.castile.pls-net.org; Location: Letchworth Park, Trailside Lodge.
At 9AM is the Victor Y 5K Race, Contact: Holly Malley 200 High Street, Victor, NY; 585-742-4940; hollym@rochesterymca.org; Location: 200 High Street, Victor, NY;
Also at 9AM is the Casa Larga Purple Foot 5K, Contact: Bill Kehoe 585-288-4246 willopus@aol.com Location: Start/Finish at Casa Larga Vineyard, Turk Hill Rd., Fairport, NY;
At 8:30AM is the Head, Heart, Hands and Health 5K Race, Contact: Becky Haltiner 315-331-6294 or beckyh@theappleshed.com, www.theappleshed.com; Location: The Apple Shed, 3391 Maple Ridge Road, Newark NY 14513;
A Cross Country Race at 10AM is the Wayne Central Open & Alumni 5K Cross Country Race & 2K Run; Contact: Carl Johnston at carl_johnston@urmc.rochester.edu. Location: Wayne Central High School, next to tennis courts;
Another 9AM option is the Crossroads House Circle of Life 5K Walk/Run, Contact:crossrd@crossroadshouse.com, www.crossroadshouse.com Location: Crossroads House, 11 Liberty St., Batavia, NY.
On Sunday, September 9th at 8:30AM is the Dorschel MADD DASH 10K and 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk, Contact: Paul M. Kato 161 Alverstone Way, W. Henrietta, NY 14586 585-415- 6189 (Cell); paulmkato@yahoo.com ; www.dorschelmaddash.com; Location: Rush Henrietta Sr. High School, Lehigh Station Rd, Henrietta, NY;
At 9:30AM on Sunday is the 17th Annual Brueggers Bagel 5K Run, Contact: Brian Dengler 585-461-2000 ext 248 or bdengler@jccrochester.org; Location: JCC, 1200 Edgewood Ave, Rochester, NY 14618. 
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