June will be hot! There are great things happening: walks and runs for the whole family, special gifts for dads, brand new customers I get to greet for the first time, pretty flowers, new smells and trips to the park. It's enough to make your ears flap and your tail spin! What I like best is the sun! People are tired of the rain and they have been lacking Vitamin D in a big way. The sun will finally be showing it's brightness, people will be outside and it's going to be hot! So this month shorts are on special so you can be comfortable in the hot sun and soak in some Vitamin D too!

June Jasper DOGS Special: Receive 30% OFF select mens and womens shorts for the remainder of June. Mention the Jasper Special and the deal is yours!

Also, all Nike Pegasus 26's are on sale at 20% off!

Congratulations to all Salem and surrounding area Newport Marathon finishers! Lots of great performances from our winter/spring training program. They met their goals. Is it your turn now?

Training plans for the second half of 2010 are available. Now is your opportunity to sign up for training programs to prepare you for summer and fall events, including Hood to Coast. Over 100 runners prepared for Race for the Roses, Boston, Eugene, Hippie Chick, Newport, Seattle Rock-n-Roll and other spring marathons and half marathons. The focus now moves from the spring events to the upcoming summer and fall races. Follow the links below and read through the information on the Team GFR Training Plans to see if this is the training program for you!

22 Week Training Plan. June 2010 through October 2010. REGISTRATION OPEN through June. Customized training plans for half-marathon and marathon events. $150 for new participants. $120 for program alumni.

On a Hood to Coast Team? Don't wait until the last minute to prepare. Sign up now and be prepared to enjoy your best Hood to Coast ever!

Registration Information: Team GFR Half Marathon/Marathon Training

The Fall Women's Beginning Walking and Running Clinic begins Tuesday, August 3rd. Registration forms are now available at the store and on our website or you may register on-line. Hundreds have experienced life-changing benefits. Are you ready for a change?

The Women's Clinic may be what you have been looking for. Whether you want to get into shape, improve on your current fitness level or simply work on consistency, this is your golden opportunity.

Select from six different groups, each one progressing throughout the 12-week clinic. Benefit from the camaraderie and energy of your group and change groups as needed. Get to know others in your group and develop new exercise buddies. Experience how fun walking and running can be and have a wonderful time!

Each week includes a 30-minute fitness talk to help you learn the basics of starting a program and staying injury-free. Following the talk, experienced leaders will guide you and your group through a fun exercise session.

Registration Information: Women's Clinic

Tight leg and hip muscles generally contribute to knee and foot pain. Learn which muscles are tight and how to release them for decreased pain and better performance. Conditions addressed include: IT Band Syndrome, Plantar Fasciitis, Shin Splints, Piriformis Syndrome and more. Learn to take care of yourself by creating elasticity in the muscles and treating the cause of a problem, rather than just the symptoms. Minimize the aches and pains that steer you off the path toward your goals and train more effectively. Trigger Point Therapy Link

When: Monday, June 21st 6:15-7:30pm
Registration Deadline: 6pm Friday, June 18th

Class Size: limited to 12
Cost: $25.00 if you use your own trigger point tools; $35 to Try B4U Buy (details below). Must be received by registration deadline
Details: Bring your Trigger Point tools or let us know if you would like to Try B4U Buy. And if you have one, bring an exercise mat. Arrive by 6pm to check in. If you don't have Trigger Point products and wish to purchase them prior to the class, please arrive before 6pm. This is a hands-on class so trigger point tools are required.

Location: Gallagher Fitness Resources, 135 Commercial St NE - Downtown Salem

NEW! SAMPLE sets available for class use if you want to Try B4U Buy. After the class, if you purchase a Total Body Kit or a Hip Performance Kit, $10 of your class fee will be applied to your purchase.

Questions: 503-364-4198 or email Susan@ActiveSalem.com

We believe you can accomplish things you never thought possible. When training for your favorite event, we can assist you toward your goals, but you do the work. From time to time, aches and pains occur and whether you are a beginner or a veteran it is not always easy to know when to push through the discomfort and when to back off. Each time you return from a set-back, whether short-term or extended, you learn something new and gain more knowledge in how to deal with it the next time around. We believe this learning process, this "athlete's education" is vital to personal improvement.

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GET ACTIVE - GET REWARDED! Listed here are local events. Whatever walk or run you do this spring and summer, chances are you may be rewarded with a door prize from Gallagher Fitness Resources. Get out and get active! Go to our ActiveSalem Events site for more event listings: Events

Our GFR Page on Facebook updates often! We will continue our monthly newsletter via email to our entire customer base. But if you want to stay in touch with us all month look to our Facebook page for exciting updates on classes, clinics, special events, and product intros. Check it out using the link below, and become one of our growing number of FANS!

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!