Welcome to the January 2010 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
New Shoe Arrivals Including the Nike Lunar Elite 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 Nike Lunar Elite. The Lunar Elite is Nike's newest lightweight trainer.  Its LunarLite midsole provides a soft, cushioned, yet responsive feel.  The Lunar Elite is also equipped with Nike's "Dynamic Support" feature which constantly adapts to your stride for custom support and comfort.    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. Adidas Supernova Glide 2 Asics Gel Trail Attack 6 Brooks Defyance 3 Mizuno Wave Creation 11 Mizuno Wave Elixir 5 Mizuno Wave Inspire 6 Mizuno Wave Nirvana 6 Nike Lunar Elite     Swimmers & Triathletes Needed for OSU Study Research at The Ohio State University is looking at swimming economy in long distance triathletes and swimmers before and after a swim of 2000-yd.  Testing will occur on two separate sessions consisting of 1.5 hours and 2.5 to 3.0 hours, respectively.  Sessions will include body composition, submaximal VO2 and lactate testing as well as evaluation of stroke frequency and stroke length. For further information, please click here.   Yaktrax for Safe Winter Running and Walking Spikeless, ultralight and easy to get on and off, Yaktrax are ideal for those who lead an active lifestyle outside in the winter. Pick up a pair today 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.	FrontRunner Training Group 2010 Winter/Spring Session Begins January 17th FrontRunner Training Group welcomes runners/walkers of all shapes, sizes and abilities. If you are new to running/walking, we have a group for YOU. If you are an experienced racer or serious age group competitor, we have a group for YOU. Whether you are looking to complete your first half marathon or marathon, you will find a home The 2010 Winter/Spring session for the FrontRunner Training Group begins Sunday January 17th.  To join or to learn more about the benefits of belonging to our group, please click here.  Marathon and Half Marathon Training Clinics Back by popular demand, FrontRunner will again host a series of training clinics for people preparing for either a spring marathon or half marathon. Whether you're a first-time marathoner or a seasoned veteran these training clinics will help you go the distance.  As usual, the clinics will be FREE and should cover every facet of marathon training.  Each clinic will be held at FrontRunner.  The specific dates, times and subjects are listed below.  "Getting Started" Saturday January 30th at 8am.  Guest Speaker - Dr. Darrin Bright of the Max Sports Medicine Institute. "Strength and Core Training for Runners and Walkers" Saturday March 6th at 8am.  Guest Speaker - Dr. Jason Diehl of the Max Sports Medicine Institute. "To the Finish Line" Saturday April 10th at 8am.  Guest Speaker - Dr. Jason Diehl of the Max Sports Medicine Institute. with the FrontRunner Training Group. Our mentors are experienced marathoners, half marathoners and 5/10K runners with years of collective experience and hundreds of events among them. We strive to make training a fun, exciting and non-intimidating experience in a family friendly environment. Come LEARN with us! Come TRAIN with us! A Sense of Purpose By Richard Ferguson, Ph.D., with permission from RunOhio Why do you run? Do you ever really think about it? Has running become an automatic part of your life that requires little thought or analysis? Is it a part of your day, like brushing your teeth? Over the next few days reexamine your running and the purpose behind your running. Does your running really have a purpose? Did running once have a purpose, but now has that purpose been lost? You may discover through some self-analysis that your purpose for running is, or was, having fun and trying to develop your running talent to the highest degree. Along the way this sense of purpose may have been lost and now running is a mindless activity with few specific goals being set and strived for. Just how did the sense of purpose in running get lost along the highway of life? Well, I would venture to guess that life itself has eroded the pursuit of many of your running goals. To read more, click here. 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!
OSU Indoor Triathlon - Sunday January 31st Event Date: Sunday January 31st Event Location: RPAC at The Ohio State University Event Information: The race will start with a 10 minute pool swim. There will be volunteers to count your laps. Then you will head up to the bikes after a 10 minute transition for changing into your bike and run clothes. The bike will be 20 minutes on a stationary bike. You will get a 5 minute rest after the bike and then run 15 minutes on an indoor track. There will be volunteers to count your laps. Your distances are used to calculate your equivalent sprint distance triathlon time and the person with the fastest equivalent sprint distance time will win. The race includes a free t-shirt as well as food and refreshments. The race will cost $35 per person before January 17th. The race fee increases to $40 on January 17th. For more information, click here.    Fitness & Fashion 5K Walk - Sunday February 21st @ 10:30am Event Date: Sunday February 21st @ 10:30am Event Location: The Mall at Tuttle Crossing, Dublin Ohio Event Information: Participants will start with a 5K walk through the Mall at Tuttle Crossing before the mall opens for an opportunity to window shop.  After the walk, enjoy refreshments from places such as Panera and Caribou Coffee.  Then shop the mall with coupons only available to walk participants.  Walkers are also encouraged to bring any new or gently worn women's clothing and accessories to the event to help support Dress for Success Columbus.  For more information on this event, please click here.   Climb for a Cure - Saturday February 27th Event Date: Saturday February 27th Event Location: Rhodes State Office Tower, 30 East Broad St, Columbus Ohio Event Information: Climb for a Cure is an exhilarating stair-climbing and fundraising competition that raises money and awareness for the work of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.  Race up the stairs in the Rhodes State Office Tower, the tallest building in Central Ohio.  You can climb as part of a two-person or four-person team, or tackle all forty flights on your own.  For more information, please click here.   Arnold 5K Run/Walk - Sunday March 7th @ 9:15am Event Date: Sunday March 7th @ 9:15am Event Location: Exhibit Hall F at the Columbus Convention Center Event Information: Registration for the Arnold 5K Pump & Run is closed. However, you can still register for the Arnold 5K Run/Walk.  The entry fee for the Arnold 5K Run/Walk is $25 by February 25th, $30 in person at FrontRunner from March 1st - March 6th, and $35 on Race Day.  Early Packet Pickup will be held at FrontRunner from March 1st through March 6th.  For more information on this event, please click here.   Miles for Smiles 5K Race for Ectodermal Dysplasia - Saturday March 13th Event Date: Saturday March 13th at 9am Event Location: Thompson Park, Upper Arlington (McCoy and Mountview Rds) Event Information:  All proceeds from this event support the Ectodermal Dysplasia Patient Fund at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry.  Kids with Ectodermal Dysplasia are often missing all of their teeth or their teeth are reduced in number. Some individuals affected by Ectodermal Dysplasia do not perspire. Their sweat glands may function abnormally or not have developed at all. Patients must wear a “Cool Vest” to help keep their  body at a safe temperature during physical activity. For more information on this event, please click here.