
FrontRunner Founder Richie Cohen-Smith is approaching the starting line of a new "Event" in his life - Retirement After spending 23 years building FrontRunner into Columbus' premier running specialty store, Richie Cohen-Smith will retire at the end of this month. We will miss his knowledge, leadership and compassion for the sport we love. In celebration of Richie Cohen-Smith and his success with FrontRunner, an Open House will be held on Sunday December 13th from Noon to 5pm. All are welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served throughout the day. Welcome to the December 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
Happy Holidays from FrontRunner! Only twenty-one days of Holiday shopping left for those special runners and walkers in your life. Our holiday hours of operation are as follows: December 24th 10am - 4pm December 25th Closed December 31st 10am - 4pm January 1st Closed We wish you a healthy and active 2010! New Shoe Arrivals Including the New Balance 1064 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 New Balance 1064. The 1064 is New Balance's premier neutral cushioning trainer engineered with their Full-length ABSORB midsole technology. The 1064 features a new adjustable internal liner New Balance calls their "LockDown Liner." Its' integrated into the lacing to provide a custom fit that securely holds the mid-foot. 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. Asics Gel 1150 Montrail Mtn Masochist GTX New Balance 760 New Balance 1064 Nike Air Pegasus 26 GTX Thorlo Sock Sale through December 31st If you are a Thorlo sock fan, this is your opportunity to save. From now through December 31st, if you buy three pair of Thorlo socks, you will receive a fourth pair FREE! Feetures Sock Sale through December 31st If you are a Feetures sock fan, this is your opportunity to save. From now through December 31st, if you buy three pair of Feetures socks, you will receive a fourth pair FREE! 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.	Gift Wrapping @ FrontRunner Here is a great way to save time during the holidays and contribute to a wonderful cause. On December 12, 13, 19 and 20 member of the Central Ohio Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Team In Training will be providing gift wrapping at FrontRunner. All donations for the gift wrapping will go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Holiday "Wish List” Comes to FrontRunner Gift giving has been made easier by your friends at FrontRunner. Now you can register your “wish list” of running/walking gifts you would like for the holidays. Make sure you get your shoes in the correct size, your shirt in your favorite color, and that training log you need. Take the guessing out for your friends and family. You’ll save them time, and get exactly what you want. Stop by FrontRunner and register today. Be Seen and Stay Active this Winter FrontRunner has all the gear you need to stay warm and to be seen in the cold dark months ahead. Almost all of our fall/winter apparel and accessories have reflective piping and graphics to increase your visibility. These garments combine style, performance fabrics and reflective capabilities. Our great selection of cold weather apparel even includes running pants in special lengths. So be seen and keep running and walking this winter. FrontRunner Recycle Challenge Being "Green" takes effort, at home or at work. We stepped up our recycling efforts a couple of years ago. We traded one of our garbage dumpsters for a "Cardboard Only" recycling bin, started separating paper waste with more diligence, and even purchased a water cooler to reduce our use of bottled beverages. Bad habits are as tough to break, as good habits are to develop. These efforts have led to the following FrontRunner recycling accomplishments: Personal Use: bottles, cans, plastic cups and containers reduced by approximately 200 lbs annually. Paper: office paper waste, newspapers and outdated event forms, magazines and manufacturer's catalogs reduced by approximately 1,000 lbs annually. Cardboard: shipping boxes reduced by approximately 5,300 lbs annually. As a result of these initiatives, FrontRunner's Recycling efforts have resulted in a net saving of about 6,500 lbs/year! But the above noted recycle efforts are small compared to those achieved by our shoe donation program "Save-A-Sole". FrontRunner is so thankful for all of your support for this worthy cause. With your help, we have recycled approximately 3,500 pairs of shoes in 2009. Nevertheless the demand for shoe donations continues to grow. Therefore, we have set the goal for 2010 to reach 5,000 pairs of donation shoes. As the months go by, we will keep you informed on our progress. So, please keep bringing in your old running shoes and we will give them to people who can use them. Please clean each pair of shoes before making your donation. Thank you! Summer Apparel Now 50% Off! We may be experiencing some cooler mornings, but these savings are hot. Save 50% on select summer apparel at FrontRunner. This is a great opportunity to stock up on summer gear or perhaps clothing you could use this winter indoors. Cold Weather Running Tips from the RRCA (With permission from RunOhio) The onset of winter needn't bring a seasonal halt to a runner's enthusiasm or routines. Outdoor exercise in the winter can be a pleasurable experience. The major risk posed by running in subfreezing air is frostbite and minor irritations to the respiratory tract. With some minor precautions these risks can be eliminated. 1. Wear clothing in layers so that warm air can be trapped between the layers. Depending on the weather conditions, 2 to 4 layers on the trunk and 1 to 2 layers on the legs are appropriate. It is helpful if the outer layers have vents and zippers to allow excess heat to escape as you become warm. On windy days the outer layer should be of wind resistant material. 2. Clothing made of material which carries the sweat away from the body is best, like wool, silk, or "space age" synthetics like polypropylene or polyester. Avoid cotton as it tends to hold the sweat. 3. Hat and gloves are crucial as these regions of the body have a substantial role in the regulation of body temperature. Mittens tend to be warmer than gloves. On very cold days mittens worn over gloves are very effective. Stocking caps or ski masks are desirable. On very windy days goggles or eye glasses can provide additional protection. To read more, click here.

2009 Jingle Bell Run/Walk - Saturday December 5th @ 10am Event Date/Time: Saturday December 5th @10am Event Location: Columbus Convention Center Event Information: The Arthritis Foundation is the leading health organization addressing the needs of some 46 million Americans living with arthritis, one of the nation's leading causes of disability. The Jingle Bell Run/Walk is a fun, festive event for the whole family! Put on your reindeer antlers and running shoes and join us for some holiday cheer. Proceeds will go to the Arthritis Foundation to supports it efforts to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. For more information on this event, please click here. Dublin Snowflake Run 5K - Sunday December 13th @ 9am Event Date/Time: Sunday December 13th @9am Event Location: Dublin Community Recreation Center, 5600 Post Road, Dublin, Ohio Event Information: The 2nd Dublin Snowflake Run will consist of a 3.1 mile run or walk along the scenic jogging trails conveniently located around the Dublin Community Recreation Center. Everyone will enjoy a generous goody bag consisting of a colorful holiday sweatshirt. Packet pickup will be at FrontRunner from December 9th through 12th. For more information on this event, please click here.