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XTERRA Power to the Tower Half Marathon
Fleet Feet Sports Kingsport is proud to present the XTERRA "Power to the Tower" trail half marathon on April 7th, 2012 at Bays Mountain Park. This is an official XTERRA TRAILRUN national trail race and part of the Tennessee XTERRA series as well as the Trailrunner Magazine Trophy Series.
Utilizing the newly developed single track trails of Bays Mountain, runners will wind their way around the lake for the first 5 miles before hitting Aid Station 1, which will literally be music to your ears. The highlight of this section will be Cherry Knobs trail. Steep enough to fall down, Cherry Knobs is blisteringly fast, so keep your wits about you and you might hit a new PR.
Leaving AS1, runners will begin “Powering” to the tower, climbing to the ridge of the mountain. Don’t rest on your laurels, as this section is made to trash your quads with its rolling climbs. AS2 will be located directly beneath the Fire Tower, giving runners a brief respite before bombing back down the mountain. Survive this, and it’s back to the bottom of the valley, traversing a few more miles of single track before reaching the finish, located directly in front of the Farmstead Museum.
Not feeling up to 13 miles of trail? The 3rd annual Run for TC 5 miler, honoring legendary local coach Tom Coughenour, will be run right before the start of the half, finishing at Aid Station 1. This is a great race to get a feel for what the trail racing scene is all about and provides the perfect excuse to ditch the pavement.
Fun, challenging, and exciting are all words that can describe an XTERRA race, and the Power to the Tower will certainly live up to that. Hope to see you in April!
Questions? Contact the store- 423.230.0002
Register today on http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=15851
Power to the Tower Half Marathon
Fleet Feet Sports Kingsport is proud to present the XTERRA "Power to the Tower" trail half marathon on April 7th, 2012 at Bays Mountain Park. This is an official XTERRA TRAILRUN national trail race and part of the Tennessee XTERRA series as well as the Trailrunner Magazine Trophy Series.
Utilizing the newly developed single track trails of Bays Mountain, runners will wind their way around the lake for the first 5 miles before hitting Aid Station 1, which will literally be music to your ears. The highlight of this section will be Cherry Knobs trail. Steep enough to fall down, Cherry Knobs is blisteringly fast, so keep your wits about you and you might hit a new PR.
Leaving AS1, runners will begin “Powering” to the tower, climbing to the ridge of the mountain. Don’t rest on your laurels, as this section is made to trash your quads with its rolling climbs. AS2 will be located directly beneath the Fire Tower, giving runners a brief respite before bombing back down the mountain. Survive this, and it’s back to the bottom of the valley, traversing a few more miles of single track before reaching the finish, located directly in front of the Farmstead Museum.
Not feeling up to 13 miles of trail? The 3rd annual Run for TC 5 miler, honoring legendary local coach Tom Coughenour, will be run right before the start of the half, finishing at Aid Station 1. This is a great race to get a feel for what the trail racing scene is all about and provides the perfect excuse to ditch the pavement!
Fun, challenging, and exciting are all words that can describe an XTERRA race, and the Power to the Tower will certainly live up to that. Hope to see you in April!
Questions? Contact the store- 423.230.0002
Register today on ULTRASIGNUP.COM
Spring 2012 No Boundaries 5k Training
NO BOUNDARIES NOW OFFERS TRAINING SESSIONS AT BOTH 9 AM OR 6 PM
This year's spring No Boundaries Couch to 5k training program is beginning on March 1st 2012. Whether you're trying to start something new or simply sticking to your current goals, No Boundaries spring training program is a great way to get up and get moving. Training begins on March 1st, 2012 and goes through May 6th with the goal race being the Amazing Grace 5k. This 10-week program will meet Tuesday and Thursday, at 9 am or 6 pm, for coached training sessions and will cost $80. Participants will be divided into three groups during the training based on their current fitness level. This program is very non-intimidating and encouraging. Past participants have had success with their training goals and have made friends to keep running with. Registration will close on March 1st so sign up early!
http://www.fleetfeetkingsport.com/training/no-boundaries-beginner-walk-run
Half Marathon Training
Fleet Feet Sports, in conjunction with Brooks is proud to present a half marathon training program with the goal run being the St. Judes Country Music Half Marathon in Nashville, TN, April 28, 2012. Imagine running with 2,000 Fleet Feet Training Participants and over 35,000 other runners along the musical roads of Nashville! This 13-week Half Marathon Training Program will begin Febuary 2, 2012 and will continue until April 26, 2012. The Half-Marathon (13.1 miles) program is designed for runners that can comfortably run or run/walk 5 miles. This program incorporates distance, speed, and hill work to prepare you for your best half marathon!
http://www.fleetfeetkingsport.com/training/1-2-and-full-marathon
Double Trouble Off Road Duathlon and Relay
Fleet Feet Sports presents the 2nd Annual Double Trouble Offroad Duathlon and Relay at Bays Mountain Park. This "Run--Bike--Run" event will consist of a 5k trail run followed by a 15K mountain bike ride followed again by a different 5k trail run. Participation can either be individual or relay. Relay can have either two or three participants; however teams of three will be penalized one minute on overall time. No extreme hills to run. We will bike to the firetower. Pre-registration and race day registration available.
Ugly Sweater Run
This friendly 3-5 mile run will begin at Fleet Feet Sports at 5:30pm on Dec. 1st. Upon completion of the run, join with family and friends back at the store for Christmas Music, Panera bagels, Starbucks coffee, hot chocolate and cider, adult beverages, and sweet deals on Sweet CeCe's yogurt. There is no fee for participation in this event. Everyone is encouraged to wear their tackiest Christmas outfit and/or sweater and antlers and bells to run in for a contest; the winner for men and women will receive a free pair of shoes. For additional information, call the store at 423.230.0002 or email phil@fleetfeetkingsport.com
Next Steps Winter Warrior 10k Training Program
With our Winter Warriors 10k Program, you will be well on your way to running your first 10K or improving your time on your previous 10k. Take the Next Step in your training and let us train you to run farther and faster. The Next Steps running program will take you beyond the 5K distance and on to the 10K. The program is perfect for the No Boundaries graduate, the half-marathon hopeful who wants a little extra training before tackling that distance or anyone who wants to train for a 10K. The program will meet Tuesday nights at 6 PM and Saturday mornings at 8 AM. Winter Warriors starts on November 29, 2011 and lasts until January 28, 2012.
Chase The Turkey 5k Race
Speedway in Lights 5k
Mark your calendar for Sunday November 13th at 6:30 for the second annual Speedway in Lights 5k race and walk is certain to become a preholiday race and family tradition! Well over 1000 people last year. Bring the kids and create some memories. This NIGHTTIME SUNDAY EVENING race will run through the dazzling Christmas Light displays; along the Bristol dragway; and finish inside Bristol Motor Speedway. This race is being presented by Fleet Feet Sports and put on by Bristol Motor Speedway with proceeds to benefit the Speedway Children's Charities. It will be certified and chip timed by the State of Franklin Track Club. For more information email betsy@bristolmotorspeedway.com or phil@fleetfeetkingsport.com. Simply click on the links below for entry forms or online registrations. Start telling your friends about this awesome event!
Monday Night Pub Run
Have a case of the Mondays? Start your work week off right by joining us at Fleet Feet Sports in Kingsport Monday September 26th at 6 PM for a fun pub run and social. Runners can choose between a 2 or 4 mile course, leaving from the store and winding through fairacres and along the Greenbelt as we run to Rush Street Neighborhood Grill for a nice ice cold beverage. We will be returning to the store via the Greenbelt so feel free to stick around and hang out!