Gallagher's is now located between Globe Travel (the castle) and Fox Blueprinting (center building of photo above). We are awaiting approval on our sign, so look for our temporary banner above the door. If you haven't seen the new shop yet, this email offers a peek at what you're missing! If we haven't seen you in awhile, stop by and help us celebrate this week!

Join us for a very special evening AND a dynamic presentation by Kathrine Switzer, Emmy Award-winning TV commentator, Famous Runner, Author and Women’s Fitness Pioneer. You will be treated to an inspiring talk about overcoming the impossible and changing lives. Author of Marathon Woman, Switzer offers insightful, often funny and sometimes poignant social commentary relating events of her life alongside a most turbulent era in history: 1946-1984. Appetizers, Presentation, Q&A, Book Signing

Kathrine Switzer being the brain child of the Avon Running Global Women's Circuit, was both inspirational and influential in getting the first Women's Clinic off the ground at Gallagher Fitness Resources. In July, 1998, she was here in Salem to help us celebrate the culmination of our inaugural Women's Clinic. She was a source of inspiration for us to continue offering the clinic to the women in the Willamette Valley. We are honored to have Kathrine back to help us celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Women's Clinic and invite you to join us in this celebration!

Jeanine Stice included the following reflection on Kathrine Switzer's visit in her Slice of Life Blog for the Statesman Journal.

Kelly Johnson, who co-writes the RunOregon Blog for OregonLive.com interviewed Kathrine Switzer this past week. Kathrine's answers to five thought-provoking questions about her running and professional career will appear this weekend (April 5, 6, 7). They are certainly worth a look! Her responses offer a glimpse of what you will hear when you join us on Wednesday, April 9th. See you there!

If you cannot join us on Wednesday evening, you can still have the opportunity to meet and speak with Kathrine Switzer at Gallagher's. Kathrine will be making in-store appearances and will be signing her books at the following times:

Spikes and specialty track and field shoes from Asics, Brooks, Nike, and Saucony.
10% Discount for all Track & Field Athletes and Coaches on shoes.
Best selection in Oregon - Only at Gallagher's!

Stay tuned to www.ActiveSalem.com for updates!