135 Commercial St. NE
Salem, OR 97301

Phone:
503-364-4198
800-423-3460
503-391-5881 fax
Hours:
10-6 M-F
10-5 Sat
Closed Sun

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Mileage as of 5:30 am:

Upcoming Events

May 25: Ridgeline Ramble

May 25: Hero Half

May 25: WOU Criminal Justice 5K/10K

May 25: Portland's Free Them 5K

May 26: 10K Rum Run

May 26: Run to Africa 5K/10K

May 26: Run with Color

May 27: ORRC Up the Lazy River

May 27: USATF Oregon 1 Mile Road Race Championships

May 27: TrailFactor 50K and Half Marathon Trail Race

more local events...

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August 2012
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Jasper's Specials
Hood to Coast
New Products
On Your Feet Friday!
GFR Training Plans
Races, Classes, Events
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Phone:
503-364-4198
800-423-3460
503-391-5881 fax  

 

Hours:
10-6 M-F

10-5 Sat
Closed Sun

 

Location:
135 Commercial NE
Downtown Salem   

Between Court & State


GFR Runner Dude

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!


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Lot's happening this month. New apparel, new shoes and more. August is full of Relays, Walks, Runs, brand new events and old traditions. We are here with great advice and a store full of products to help you achieve your goals and keep you moving forward. Here's to having a great summer! Cheers!

Jasper's August Specials!
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Happy Summertime from Jasper, D.O.G.S. (Director of Greetings and Sales) Enjoy summer while it's here! Lot's of community events to choose from!

 

Jasper's August Specials:
Nike Lunar Glide 3 and Free Run 2 - 20% off - In stock only
Marathon and Beyond - Buy one, get one free! While you're sitting in the van on your favorite relay, bring along some inspirational reading material.
Bush Park XC Runs - GFR present with shoe trials and more!
Week 1: Saucony
Week 2: Mizuno
Week 3: New Balance
Week 4: adidas
Week 5: Nike

Jasper's GFR Bucks:
Jasper Bucks are my latest D.O.G.S. creation. Worth $10 off previously marked down items, they are easily earned and readily available during August! Look for Jasper Bucks at On Your Feet Friday as well as local walks and runs under the GFR canopy. You gotta participate to get them! Ask for Forrest or Allie!
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Relay Season Checklist

 


NEW PRODUCTS

  

New Balance MR1400 - Colorful and fast! Great little racing shoe!

New Balance 1340 Men's and Women's - Update to 1012, highly supportive walking and running shoe

Nike LunarGlide+ 4 - In its own category, this update features an upper like you've never seen before! Runner's World Best Update Award and we agree!

Nike Free Run 3 - Middle school and HS fav!

Saucony Eschelon 3 - Neutral support

adidas adiZero Tempo - Light-weight and responsive with lots of support. Evey recommends it!

Asics Noosa Tri 7 - Amazingly colorful! Ask Susan Brainard!

Kid's Brooks Pure Flow - Very cute! Back to school. Check it out! 

 

Cross Country Spikes are in! Discounts to all cross country student athletes and coaches. Tell your teammates to get their shoes at Gallagher's! 

On Your Feet Friday!OYFF
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Friday, August 10

Bridge + Community + Family + Fun

Free!

2nd Fridays May-October

 

On Your Feet Friday (OYFF) is a community and family event series. Experience downtown Salem on a Friday night, discover local places, get some exercise and have fun, all at the same time! OYFF encourages all ages to walk or run on sidewalks and through parks in downtown Salem to checkpoints. OYFF is intended to help increase awareness of and funding for the Riverfront to Minto Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge. Awesomeness in Salem!

 

Checkpoints posted on GFR Facebook Mon, Aug 6

 

Join OYFF-August 10 Event on Facebook and invite your friends!

  

OYFF news  OH! Photos! May - JuneJuly

 

Enjoy dinner and a beverage!

Avoid having to carry your wallet while going to checkpoints! Beer (Gilgamesh) and food (Venti's) tickets for sale 5-6pm event day. Pre-purchase and enjoy when you return from the checkpoints!

All proceeds go to Friends of Two Bridges!

 

5:30-6:15pm - Sign-ups at GFR + Shoe Testing

6:15-7:00pm - ON YOUR FEET! To the Checkpoints

7:00-8:00pm - Raffle Prizes + Party!

 

Shoe Testing:

Mizuno is our August On Your Feet Friday sponsor. 

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Come early, leave your old shoes and test out a new pair!

 

F2B  

Friends of Two Bridges (F2B) is a non-profit group dedicated to the design and construction of the Minto Island Bridge and connecting pathways. LIKE the F2B FB page!

 

THANK YOU SPONSORS AND PARTNERS!

 

On Your Feet Friday features Gilgamesh Microbrew, Great Harvest bread, good, clean food from Venti's and more great prizes from our shoe sponsors and participating business checkpoints. Thanks to all our OYFF sponsors and partners! Checkpoints posted Aug 6!

 

Please contact Jessie to Volunteer!

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Half & Full Marathon Training Programs
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Training plans for events this summer and fall are updated. 

Portland and Royal Victoria Marathons Oct 7. Training plans began May 20th.

GFR Training Programs
 are available! This includes plans for many local and regional half and full marathons and 5k's and 10k's.
What you get:
  • Beginner/Novice, Recreational, Advanced, Competitive Groups (You choose your group level)
  • Customized Training Plan based on your personal data
  • Individualized Pace and Heart Rate Guidelines (very useful)
  • Workouts delivered daily to your e-mail - also very cool
  • Month-at-a-glance Training Calendar - comes in handy

Information on training: 503-364-4198 or Susan@ActiveSalem.com 

RACES, CLASSES & EVENTS

Aug 1 - Good Form Running Class - Filled!
Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Bush Park XC Runs - Every Thur in Aug
Aug 4 - WillaMutt Strut Fun Run & Walk - Riverfront Park
Aug 5 - Homer's Classic - 3k/8k Silverton
Aug 10 - On Your Feet Friday - Downtown Salem!
Aug 11 - 12 Hrs @ Corban University - Ultra, Relay
Aug 19 - We Grew Wings - Capital City Theater - Salem
Aug 25 - Aumsville Corn Festival Fun Run - 3k/5k + Kids
Aug 25 - Great Salem Race - Salem Area Young Professionals

Sep 6 - Good Form Running Class - Free!
Sep 8 - Survive the Burn 5k/10k + Kids - Salem
Sep 9 - Dash and Bash 5k/10k - Willamette Mission
Sep 14 - On Your Feet Friday - Downtown Salem!
Sep 15 - Mt. Angel Oktoberfest 5k/10k
Sep 22 - Run into Fall 5k/10k + Kid's - Minto Brown
Sep 29 - Independence Hop and Heritage - 5k + Kid's
Sep 30 - Discover Pink Walk - Salem

Oct 4 - Good Form Running Class - Free!
Oct 12 - On Your Feet Friday - Downtown Salem!
Oct 13 - Domestic Violence Awareness - 5k/10k - Minto
Oct 13 - Detroit Lake Mud Run - Run Wild Adventures 10k Trail
Oct 18Good Form Running Class - Free!

Nov 1 Good Form Running Class - Free!
Nov 3 - Silver Falls Trail Half & Full Marathon Run Wild Adventures
Nov 10 - Eola Hills Wine Cellars "No Hills" - 5k/10k - Rickreall
Nov 15 Good Form Running Class - Free!

For a more complete listing of events, go to GFR Events
3 friends: Please forward this email to 3 friends you know who walk, run or want to start! 

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Have a great month! John & Susan Gallagher & Bob Ray, Owners
Staff: Evelyn Young, Kyle Boyd, Jessie Lenhardt, Aaron Zank, Forrest Jarvi, Allie McWilliams and Jasper too!
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