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Phone:
503-364-4198
800-423-3460
503-391-5881 fax

Hours:
10-6 M-F
11-6 Sat
Closed Sun

Location:
135 Commercial NE
Downtown Salem



GALLAGHER FITNESS OCTOBER 2010 NEWS
Gallagher Fitness Resources and ActiveSalem.com


Congratulations to all who participated in the Domestic Violence Awareness 5k/10k Oct 9, the Portland Half or Full Marathon Oct 10, the Mid Valley Mentors 5k Oct 16 and any other event this month! Great job everyone! Cooler weather and early rains are here, and we are ready with new seasonal arrivals. Check out the vests, light-weight jackets and seasonal gear. Our Director of Greetings and Sales will tell you about the new Jasper D.O.G.S. Special. We are gearing up for the 2011 Half Marathon/Marathon Training Program Kick-off. Trigger Point Performance Tools continue to be a hit for many of our customers. Finally, Gallagher Fitness is sponsoring the Run Wild Adventures Trail Series in the mid-valley region beginning in November and extending through March.

GFR offers the best selection of shoes, apparel, and accessories and offers the best advice for walkers and runners in the Willamette Valley at no extra charge! We are ready with what you need for walking, running or just starting out. Gallagher's remains committed to the Salem Community. We are here for you. Thanks for being there for us!


Click below to the area that interests you the most or read the entire newsletter.

  • Jasper's D.O.G.S. Special!
  • Half Marathon/Marathon Training Program Kickoff - November 4th
  • October Promotions
  • Upcoming Local Events and Races
  • Trigger Point Class - November 15
  • GFR Page on Facebook - Stay Updated All Month Long!


    Jasper's D.O.G.S. October Special


    Jasper - Director of Greetings and Sales [D.O.G.S.]

    Little brothers, little sisters! Susan has four little brothers and John has four little sisters. John and Susan like helping people - imagine that. Hi! I'm Jasper! As Director of Greetings and Sales [D.O.G.S.] I like to greet all customers with a wagging tail and cold nose. It's a great life! And guess what? I like helping people too! The Asics 2150 many of you are familiar should have a little brother, or sister and it should be special. It is the 1150 and here's my D.O.G.S. special:

    ALL Men's and Women's ASICS 1150's $54.95

  • Mention my Jasper Special and the deal is yours!
  • [OFFER GOOD ON IN-STORE ITEMS ONLY. No Special Orders or Fill-ins available for this deal].


    Half Marathon/Marathon Training Program Kickoff - November 4th



    Gallagher Fitness Training programs have been helping Salem Area runners reach their goals since 1994. TEAM GFR training plans provide a balanced blend of specific workouts, cross-training suggestions, and scheduled recovery days and days off. Benefit from the opportunity to learn a lot about running, a lot about yourself, and make a whole lot of new friends. If 2011 is your year to get in shape and run a successful 10k, half-marathon, or marathon, GFR will help you get there!


    Alex Welch - Portland Marathon

    Click here for more information and a Registration Form Team GFR Half Marathon/Marathon Training


    We kick it all off with a CELEBRATION, REGISTRATION and PROGRAM OVERVIEW!

    Thursday November 4th from 5:30-8:00pm
    Location: Reed Opera House - Trinity Ballroom - 3rd Floor, 189 Liberty St NE

  • Welcome! All current program participants, alumni of past programs, and anyone else interested in finding out more about Team GFR training programs. Yes, spouses, partners and children may attend.
  • Food provided by Gallagher Fitness Resources and Venti's Cafe - Good, Clean Food and No-Host Bar
  • Wear your Finishers T-Shirts from any 2010 Half-Marathon or Marathon and show off your medals!
  • Great Raffle Prizes for Nov. 4th registrants!
  • An evening filled with fun, a time for sharing 2010 successes and excitement for the new season!

    RSVP by Wednesday, 10/27 at 503-364-4198 or email Susan@ActiveSalem.com

    Evening Schedule:

  • 5:30-6:30: Cocktail Hour - Appetizers provided, No-host bar
  • 6:30-7:00: Half Marathon/Marathon Training Program Overview
  • 7:00-7:30: Special Presentation - Hall Steps Foundation
  • 7:00-8:00: Registration - Q&A and Social Time

    Local physical therapists, massage therapists and personal trainers refer their patients/clients to Gallagher Fitness for good shoes and we appreciate their support. These local experts are great resources for our training program participants and we encourage you meet them in person on Nov. 4th. Meet the experts face to face – Stay healthy all year!

    November 4th Team GFR Half Marathon/Marathon Training Celebration


    We are ecstatic to announce that TEAM GFR Training Plans have formed an association with Ryan and Sara Hall's HALL STEPS FOUNDATION. There will be a big announcement on Thursday November 4th. Ian Galbraith of the Hall Steps Foundation will present to the Salem Running Community our plans for a lasting relationship with the charitable works of Ryan and Sara Hall and information on the exciting foundation they have built. Ian's talk will also feature a personal video message that Ryan and Sara are recording this weekend in Chicago for our special night on November 4th. DON'T MISS IT!

    Read some or all of the accomplishments so far at the links below. We feel very privileged to associate our training program with such a worthwhile cause. This will create great opportunities right here in the Salem Area as well as support charitable work in Africa.

  • Vimeo Video - AWESOME Motivational message for the marathoners!!!
  • The Hall Steps Foundation Site
  • Ryan and Sara Hall Announce the formation of The Hall Steps Foundation (Aug2009)
  • The Hall Steps Foundation on Facebook
  • Back on My Feet in Boston - Accomplishments
  • The Hall Steps Foundation in Chicago

    Please share the exciting news about the 2011 Team GFR Training Plans and the Hall Steps Foundation with anyone you know who might be interested in joining us. Invite them to attend with you on November 4th. It is going to be one EPIC year!!


    UNABLE TO ATTEND THE NOV 4th CELEBRATION? Sign up at Gallagher's beginning October 18th. Fall/Winter Training schedules begin the first week of November.

    SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6th: FIRST GROUP RUN.Time: 6:45AM. Location: Gallagher Fitness Resources 135 Commercial St NE, in downtown Salem. Come prepared to run 3-10 miles (depending on your group and experience level).

    Click here for more information and a Registration Form Team GFR Half Marathon/Marathon Training


    October Promotions

    CROSS COUNTRY SEASON IS IN FULL SWING!
    10% Discount for all Cross Country Athletes and Coaches on ALL shoes - Even SALE Shoes - All YEAR! Training shoes, racing flats, XC Spikes are all in stock. Some sizes are limited because so many student-athletes shopped in August. Don't get left behind. Contact us to organize a team outing to GFR and we will stay open late so your team can get fitted properly!

    Cliff Shots and Power Gels: Buy 1, Get 1 Free!


    GFR Sponsors Runs

    GET ACTIVE - GET REWARDED! Listed here are local events. Whatever walk or run you do this fall, 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: GFR Calendar of Events


    Inaugural Silver Falls Trail Half Marathon
  • Date: Saturday, November 6, 2010
  • Time: 9am
  • Place: Silver Falls State Park "South Falls Day Use", 20024 Silverton Falls Hw, SE, Silverton, OR
  • Information: Run Wild Adventures

    Registration is Closed. However, Volunteers are needed. This is your chance be in on the Inaugural Silver Falls Trail Half Marathon! Click here to volunteer.


    Gallagher Fitness Resources teams with Run Wild Adventures as a major sponsor for the 2010-2011 trail run series

    SILVER FALLS TRAIL HALF MARATHON – November 6 – First Annual - SOLD OUT!

    SHELLBURG FALLS TRAIL RUN – December 4 - 2nd Annual
    6.5 miles of sweet, single track trails mixed with logging roads. This is the event that started it all for Run Wild!

    HANGOVER RUN – January 1 – New Event!
    New Year’s Day at Noon in NE Salem – May have a unique aide station on the course! Details are coming

    WILLAMETTE MISSION TRAIL CHALLENGE – January 29
    This year we’ll have both a 5k and a 10k

    BUCK MOUNTAIN MUDSLINGER TRAIL RUN – February 26
    Silver Falls Howard Creek Horse area. The 6.5 mile course will run backwards from last year and again feature the cowboy theme!

    SANTIAM CANYON SCRAMBLE – March 19
    Be a part of this epic 5 mile adventure run! Sasquatch may return for more victims!


    Trigger Point Class - November 15

    Trigger Point Technologies - TP Therapy Tools

    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, November 15th 6:15-7:30pm
    Registration Deadline: 6pm Friday, November 12th -

    Location: Gallagher Fitness Resources, 135 Commercial St NE - Downtown Salem
    Class Size: limited to 12
    Cost: $25.00 if you use your own trigger point tools; $35 to Try B4U Buy. Must be received by registration deadline
    How to Register: Sign-up In-Store or reserve your spot by phone with credit card payment
    Details: Bring your Trigger Point tools or let us know if you would like to Try B4U Buy. 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.

    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, receive $10 OFF your purchase. Kits range in price from $109.95 for the Foot Performance Kit to $159.95 for the Hip Performance Kit. To have all tools used in the class, we recommend the Total Body Kit or the Hip Performance Kit. Depending on the kit you select, DVD’s and Guidebooks are extra.

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


    GFR Page on Facebook - Stay Updated All Month Long!

    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!

    Find Us on Facebook

    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!


    John and Susan Gallagher and Bob Ray, Owners
    Staff Members: Evey Young, Kyle Boyd, Chris McIsaac
    Gallagher Fitness Resources



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