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"Just came to your store for the first time today. Wrote a longer email to the store thanking you for all your wonderfull help in fitting me into my first pair of running shoes. I hope to run my first 5K in a month and the shoes you sold me are helping me get a great start!"
- Scott, Track Shack customer

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"Thanks Matt and Betsy for getting me the right running shoe (and socks) today. I know it took a while but I appreciate all your help (even at closing time). My new baby will enjoy the jogging stroller while I run in my new shoes!"
– Alyson, Track Shack customer

Customer of the Month.........................

Track Shack’s Customer of the Month features one lucky Track Shack fan each month doing exactly what they love – living an active lifestyle and sharing it with others!

Monthly Winners
A pair of Adidas shoes is given to the Customer of the Month

Enter Today!
Monthly contests on Facebook, Twitter, the store, Email or here on TrackShack.com!

MARCH
Join us in celebrating 35 years of the Winter Park Road Race and be dazzled with its super swag! (Swag is free gifts that you receive at events) Post a photo on Facebook of race swag and tell us why it is your favorite.

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FEBRUARY
Share tips of how you keep your New Year’s fitness resolution, and make it work all year long.

Name: Richard Hudson
Tips: My tips for anyone wanting to keep a New Year’s resolution would be to do it for YOU. Every time I go to the gym and/or go running, I check in on Facebook. This is to remind me and to keep track how many times I go to the gym and/or running per week and throughout the year. I realized over time that any fitness goal has to be about you and not for any other person or reason. I use my own acronym of “TIFM”, which stands for “THIS IS FOR ME”. It gives me a good reminder of my purpose behind my fitness goals. My personal New Year’s resolution goals for this year are to run at minimum of 15 races (5K and 10K mixes) and 1 or 2 Half Marathons.
Other Tips:
1. Get Nike Plus (I use this to play my music and track my progress)
2. Change things up (Never do the same run each day, this way you keep things fresh)
3. Running Friend (Find a friend that will run with you and do races through Track Shack)
4. Set Goals (Set realistic goals so once you reach them, you can increase them)
5. Reward Yourself (Take time to give yourself kudos for accomplishments with your fitness goals. Things like new running shoes, new pair of shorts, mini vacation….)

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JANUARY
Share how you stay healthy during the holidays! 2 winners were selected:

Name: Shannon Chenoweth
Healthy Tip: For one, portions. You can have some goodies, but have one small slice of pie, not multiple or a huge one. This way, you are not depriving yourself. Secondly, simple swaps. Cook or bake with healthier options such as whole wheat bread instead of white. Lastly, remember that you should enjoy the holiday food fun, but also know that you need to work off those extra calories if you don't want to pack on the extra weight. If you know that eating an extra 500 calories is going to mean you need to spend an hour on the dreadmill, you might really think about what extra goodies you want. :)

Name: Diane Merritts
Healthy Recipe: Chewy fruit and flax granola bars. 170 calories and great for on the go!
"I've been blessed with the opportunity to help some other people start running.... I am excited to have my favorite granola bar recipe picked this month for the "Customer of the Month." I'm a HUGE fan and wish you the best in 2012!"
Ingredients
Vegetable oil cooking spray
4 cups old fashioned oatmeal
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup whole flaxseeds
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup AllWhites
Directions
1. Heat oven to 325 degrees. Coat a 15- x 10- x 1-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Combine oatmeal, flour, cranberries, dates, brown sugar, almonds, flaxseeds, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Stir in oil, honey and AllWhites until dry mixture is completely moist.
2. Firmly press mixture into baking pan. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes or until bars are lightly golden brown. Cool and cut into 36 squares.

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DECEMBER
Check in on Facebook while you are at Track Shack!

Name: Adam Dean
Extra: "My first ever 5k was the 2010 Celebration of Running 5k since then I've run 33 events well over half have been Track Shack events. While doing these I've lost almost 70 pounds so I guess you could say

Track Shack has changed my life. I owe a lot to the people there. You guys always make everyone fell special even if you don't finish first. I look forward to another many more events at Track Shack in the future!”

 

 

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NOVEMBER
Tell us about your favorite race t-shirt- Share a picture!

Name: Amanda Morehead submitted a photo of her Viking helmet which “is my favorite thing I've received from a race!” So we thought that was good enough!
Extra: “My fuzzy Viking helmet was from the Warrior Dash in January. Running the Warrior Dash started off a 40 pound and 2 pants size weight loss and gave me the courage to sign up for Marathonfest! I'm running my first half this weekend in Daytona and signed up for my first full- the Pittsburgh Marathon in May! It all started with a muddy warrior dash and a fuzzy Viking helmet!?”

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OCTOBER
Tell us about your favorite running experience!

Name: Lisa L. Durant
Favorite Running Experience: "My favorite running experience? Crossing the finish line of my first 1/2 marathon in 2000 - Disney 1/2. I had finished with my cancer treatments in early 1999 and my doctor recommended I get my exercising completed outside while my immune system was rebuilding. I found a track near my house and started out walking. The chemo had affected my large muscle groups so I felt uncoordinated while making my way around the track. I slowly started to incorporate some running. I eventually found the training programs through Track Shack and trained properly for my first 1/2 under the expert guidance of miJ. As soon as I finished that first 1/2 I was hooked! I've since completed 3 full marathons, 3 sprint triathlons, numerous 1/2 marathons and 5k's. Who would have thought the simple words of "get your exercise completed outside" told me by my doctor almost 13 years ago would have lead to my running. :-)"

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SEPTEMBER
Show Off Your Track Shack gear on the Track Shack Facebook Wall

Name: Carl Wilhelm
Photo: At the White House
Gear: Track Shack hat and shirt

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AUGUST
Where are Your Running Shoes? Facebook Photo Contest

Name: Martha Johnson
Photo: With co-worker Bea, zip lining near Manila, Philippines, in June 2011.
Shoes: Brooks Adrenaline GTS
Extra: " I met my husband Dutch when I chased him down during a MarathonFest training run. We got married in Deadwood, South Dakota after the marathon with many Track Shack training members. After 10 years, 17 marathons and 16 half marathons, you can still find me most Saturday mornings on the roads of Winter Park.

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