Our 12th year has been AWESOME and we have so much to be thankful for. We recall the relationships we have formed with so many of you. The diversity of our customer base and the wide range of personal accomplishments come to mind immediately. You continue to inspire us with your motivation and we are humbled that you have shared so much with us.

Many of our newer customers took their first walk around the block, lost a bunch of weight, and started a journey into their personal fitness regimes. Some of you finished your first 5k, 10k, half marathon, or marathon. Others challenged themselves to get fitter and found themselves raising money for charities. Some overcame injuries or personal hardships by lacing up their shoes and hitting the pavement for some therapeutic miles. A few qualified for the Boston Marathon while others enjoyed a successful track or cross country season. Thank you all for being a part of the GFR community and giving us the privilege to tap into your energy. We look forward to another successful year in 2010.

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Gallagher's Group Training programs have been helping Salem Area runners reach their goals since 1994. There are training levels for Beginners, Intermediate/Recreational Runners, Advanced Training for those who really want to improve, and Competitor Training for those who want that extra edge or a Boston Marathon qualifying time. If you have goals to improve your running in 2010, our programs will guide you. TEAM GFR training plans provide a balanced blend of specific workouts, cross-training suggestions, and scheduled recovery days and days off. Saturday mornings provide the opportunity to match up with runners at your pace. You will learn a lot about running, a lot about yourself, and make a whole lot of new friends in the meantime. If 2010 is your year to get in shape and run a successful 10k, half-marathon, or marathon, GFR will get you there!

HOW DO I JOIN? You can sign up during regular business hours at Gallagher's. Fall/Winter Training schedules have begun. Please signup soon to have the full benefit of the training plan. To enjoy the 52-week discount you must be signed up by next Friday, November 20.

GROUP RUNS EVERY SATURDAY: Time: 6:45AM. Location: Gallagher Fitness Resources 135 Commercial St NE, in downtown Salem. Come prepared to run 4-10 miles (depending on your group and experience level). You may drop in as a guest to a Saturday morning run, but please let us know prior to Saturday by calling the store or email Susan to let us know you plan on running with the Saturday Morning Group.

Please Note: The format for the Saturday morning training is running. The minimum requirements call for running at least 30-45 minutes per run 3 days per week and the ability to comfortably run a 5k event. If you hope to complete a half marathon or marathon in 2010 and are not yet meeting these guidelines, do not despair! It is important to us that you drape a finisher's medal around your neck. Please contact us and let us help you achieve your half marathon and marathon goals sensibly. Whether you want to walk or run to that finish line, we can help you. Let us guide you in building consistency and strength so you have the endurance to get there uninjured and in one piece. email Susan and we will help you map out a plan.

Hi! I'm Jasper! As Director of Greetings and Sales [D.O.G.S.] I like to greet all customers (but not delivery people) with a wagging tail and cold nose. It's a great life! Not seeing you would be like a day without a dog treat.

We have lots of new shoes on the wall this November. The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 10, Asics 2150, Asics Kayano 16, and the New Balance 760 and 1064 all joined the fall product lineup with new shoes from Nike and Mizuno coming in early December. Since the new models are coming, we need to let the old ones go. I gotta have someplace to lie down for my naps!

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GFR has stepped into the world of social networking with our GFR Page on Facebook! You will see a link on each update from now on. We will continue to send out a monthly newsletter via email to our entire customer base. Between monthly newsletters, look to our facebook page for exciting updates on classes, clinics, special events, and product intros. Our newest addition is the Soleus Running Watch Line. Pictures and descriptions of these new watches appear only on the GFR Page on Facebook. Check it out using the link below, then FAN US!

Please feel free to forward this email to anyone you know who walks, runs or wants to start!

As always - Stay tuned to www.ActiveSalem.com for updates!