Welcome to the August 2009 issue of FRONTPAGE, the newsletter from FrontRunner     Store Hours:  Monday - Friday 10am - 8pm   Saturday 10am - 6pm   Sunday 12pm - 5pm Contact us at:  614 - 486 - 0301    www.frontrunnercolumbus.com
FrontRunner Going Green, Saving You Money! Each year, Americans consume 380 billion plastic bags, sacks and wraps.  Today, you can help reduce that number and save money when shopping at FrontRunner.  Buy a reusable shopping bag ($1) and receive $2 off future purchases of $20 or more when you use your reBag to shop at FrontRunner.           Something that you and your family have always wanted ... peace of mind.  For your identification and safety while you enjoy the recreation you love, consider wearing Road ID.  They are available in several styles.  For more information, CLICK HERE.       New Shoe Arrivals, Including Brooks Trance 9 Our shoe manufacturers keep updating their models and we continue to bring in the best, for you, our valued customers.  This month we have added the Brooks Trance 9.  The Trance 9 unveils the new-and-improved Progressive Diagonal Rollbar, delivering unsurpassed cushioning and effortless, but supportive, heel-to-toe transition.  You'll feel so much plushness in these puppies, you may never want to take them off!    Below is a brief list of some of the models that have arrived at FrontRunner this month.  Next time you're in our store, ask to try one of these shoes.  Maybe you will find a new friend. Brooks Ghost 2 Brooks Launch Brooks Ravenna Brooks Trance 9 Nike Air Max Moto+7 Nike Air Pegasus+26 Nike LunarGlide+   Save-A-Sole Shoe Collection FrontRunner is so thankful for all of your support for this worthy cause.  The response to our shoe donation program has been great but the need never ends.  So keep bringing in your old running shoes and we will get them to people who can use them.  Please clean each pair of shoes before making your donation.  Thank you!	"Breaking Through the Wall" Marathon and Half Marathon Training Clinic Scheduled for August 22nd @ FrontRunner "Breaking Through the Wall" Training Clinic will be held on Saturday August 22nd, 2009 at 8:30am.  Our Guest Speaker will be Denny Dicke. The Marathon is so much more than just a race.  It is an opportunity to experience the achievement of rising above your fears, doubts, pain thresholds and limitations.  The Marathon is your chance to make a statement. In order to do so, you must be mentally ready.  Denny Dicke, author of Unleash The Champion and former State Champion and All American will share his insights and exercises for preparing yourself to soar to your highest level of performance.  Whether you're a first-time marathoner or a seasoned veteran this training clinic will help you go get to the finish line.  As usual, this clinic is free.   Doors open at 8am.  Refreshments will be provided.    Route 315 Construction Update Three miles of State Route 315 will be under construction beginning June 15, 2009 from I-670 to North Broadway.  ODOT Crews will work on several bridges and the pavement to improve conditions for the 70,000 vehicles that use this gateway every day.  The Lane Avenue exits off of SR315 are open and will remain open, allowing access to FrontRunner and the other places of interest on Lane Avenue.  There are some restrictions with the entrance ramps from Lane Avenue to SR315.  Alternative routes to SR315 are clearly marked with road signs.  For more information on this construction projects, please visit www.buckeyetraffic.org/315.  New Garmin Built for Triathletes Finally, a GPS-enabled training device that isn't afraid of the water. The rugged Forerunner 310XT is the triathlete's indispensable training tool — a GPS-enabled, swim-proof trainer that tracks bike and run data and sends it wirelessly to your computer. This multi-sport device has up to 20 hours of battery life, tracks distance, pace (heart rate monitor edition not currently available), and goes from wrist to bike in seconds.  Check out this latest innovation from Garmin today at FrontRunner.   Multisport Apparel On Sale All multisport apparel is on sale now for 20% off at FrontRunner.  This is a great opportunity to look good for those last couple Tri's of the season.       Marine Corp Marathon Entries Available through Run to Remember The Marine Corp Marathon is sold out, but you can still get in this epic event by applying for a charity space through Run to Remember.  The National Hospice Foundation leverages Run to Remember donations, individual gifts, corporate contributions, and foundation grants to have maximum impact on the national issues facing the hospice and palliative care fields.  To find out more, please visit www.runtoremember.org.  Cross-Country Spikes Available Now at FrontRunner Summer is here, and now it is time to focus on cross-country. 2009 marks the 23rd year that FrontRunner will support the cross-country teams of Central Ohio.  Let our staff with over 100 years of track and cross-country experience help you get the right gear for the season ahead.  We have the area's most comprehensive selection of quality training shoes (over 250 models to choose from) and cross-country spikes.  At FrontRunner every day is team day.  For 23 years FrontRunner has offered all cross-country Middle-School and High School team athletes 10% off all training shoes and spikes.  To sweeten the deal this year, cross-country athletes will receive an additional 10% off on their spikes when they purchase a training shoe at the same time.  Below is a brief list of the cross-country shoes that FrontRunner currently has in-stock. Asics Gel Dirt Diva 3 Asics Gel Dirt Dog 3 Asics Hyper-Rocketgirl XC Asics Hyper XC New Balance RX506 Nike Jana Star XC III Nike Zoom Forever XC 2 Nike Zoom Waffle XC VII Saucony Kilkenny XC 3 Saucony Shay XC
Merrill Lynch Bull Run 5K - Saturday August 8th, 2009 Event Date/Time: Saturday August 8th @ 9am Event Location: Arena District, Battelle Plaza, 200 West Nationwide Blvd. Event Information: The Bull Run supports three charities that are making a difference every day to the lives of children and their families in Central Ohio.  Specifically, the Bull Run supports The Center for Childhood Cancer at Nationwide Childrens Hospital, The Circle of Friends and the Make-a-Wish Foundation.  Packet pickup for this event will be at FrontRunner from now through Friday August 7th.  For more information on this event, please click here.   Panerathon 5K Run/Walk - Saturday August 22nd, 2009 Event Date/Time: Saturday August 22nd @ 10am Event Location: Upper Arlington Panera Bread, 3278 Tremont Road Event Information: The Fifth Annual Columbus Panerathon 5K Run/Walk will benefit the Children's Hunger Alliance.  The flat 5K course starts and finishes at Upper Arlington's Panera Bread.  Pre-registration cost $20, $25 on race day.  There is also a kids run for those 12 and under.  For more information, please click here.  MoveMMore 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk - Sunday September 6th, 2009 Event Date/Time: Sunday September 6th @ 8:30am Event Location: Fred Beekman Park, The Ohio State University (Lane Ave & Kenny Rd) Event Information:  All proceeds will benefit promising multiple myeloma research at The Ohio State University's James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute in the search for a cure of this cancer of the bone marrow. Early Packet Pickup will be at FrontRunner from Monday August 31st through Saturday September 5th.  For more information on this event, please click here.   March of Dimes Night Moves - Friday September 18th, 2009 Event Date/Time: Friday September 18th, 8pm Event Location: The Brewery District, 500 S. Front St. Event Information: Night Moves is a 5K and 5 Mile race through the Brewery District and downtown Columbus.  Packet pickup will be at FrontRunner from August 15th through September 17th.  This will be the 29th year for the March of Dimes Night Moves.  Proceeds from Night Moves benefit babies born healthy and those who need our help to survive.  For more information on this event, click here.     Eagle Spirit 5 Mile Run and 1.5 Mile Walk - Saturday October 3rd, 2009 Event Date/Time: Saturday October 3rd @ 8am Event Location: Grove City Christian School Event Information: Come join us at Grove City Christian School for the 3rd annual Eagle Spirit Run & Walk, a 5 mile road race to benefit the GCCS library. This year will also offer a Fun Run/Walk so you can now support GCCS by participating in shorter distance event. The beautiful but challenging 5 mile course will take you through some of the most scenic parts of Grove City.  Early packet pickup will be at FrontRunner from Wednesday September 30 through Friday October 2nd.  For more information on this event, please click here.   Whetstone HS Bring It Home 5K Run/Walk - Saturday October 10th, 2009 Event Date/Time: Saturday October 10th @ 9am Event Location: Whetstone High School Event Information: Sponsored by the Whetstone High School PTA as part of the schools Homecoming festivities, the Bring It Home 5K is open to all runners and walkers.  Mail-in pre-registration is open until October 2nd, and cost just $20 (includes a race t-shirt).  Race day registration is $25.  Race applications are available at FrontRunner.     Nationwide Better Health Marathon and Half-Marathon - Sunday October 18th Event Date/Time: Sunday October 18th @ 7:30am Event Location: Near the intersection of Broad and Third Steets Columbus Ohio Event Information: The 30th anniversary of the Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon is coming on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009! Come find out why the event has sold out for the past three years, why approximately 20 percent of its field qualifies for the Boston Marathon and why its participants rave about their Race Day experience.  To learn more about this event or to register before the event sells out, click here.