LADIES NIGHT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26th, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Van

KEEP YOUR GIRLS HAPPY!
      It’s that time of year again ladies-time to get together for fun, food and lots of free stuff. Our theme this year is how to fit the perfect bra.  We will have a bra fitting guru from CONFIDENTIALLY YOURS to teach us the do’s and don’ts.  Whether you are a 32A or a 40F (yes, there is such a thing!) proper fit is essential.

As always, we will have goody bags filled with lots of great loot.  Our refreshments will be provided by GREAT HARVEST BREAD COMPANY!
Everything in the store will be 20% off so shop till you drop! Please RSVP to Body n’ Sole by Feb. 22th. 356-8926 – Limited to the first 150 to sign up.

 

 


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I just spent HOW much on groceries??

Posted on January 23, 2012 by ashley

This is probably one of the most frequent questions that pops into my head (only behind Is it lunch time yet? and Why do I always drink 3 cups of coffee before 2-hour meetings?) Somehow, I have never gotten used to how much I spend on groceries each week. I consider myself a pretty healthy eater; I’d say the majority of my grocery cart is made up of items from the produce and dairy aisle, with a few canned goods and grains intermixed. Buying quality foods is such a vital part to living a healthy lifestyle. And for those of us who work out on a regular basis, it is even more important to eat right so you have the endurance and energy for a quality sweat-session. I think anyone who has tried to run 5 miles after downing a Big Mac, fries and a Diet Coke (yes, it makes me feel better about myself to get the Diet Coke) knows that greasy grub does NOT equal a healthy boost of energy.  Continue reading →

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Born to Run…Barefoot

Posted on January 16, 2012 by ashley

Oh the weather outside has been frightful and it’s finally beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Yet all I could think about this weekend was running. Barefoot. Outside. Let me explain…

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Don’t get BOMTICC this New Year

Posted on January 9, 2012 by ashley

Ahh…New Year’s resolutions. Whether you make them, hate them or incessantly break them year after year, they are all we’ve been hearing about for the past couple weeks and difficult to ignore.

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Fun Run Highlights – and a new Blogger!

Posted on January 1, 2012 by ashley

Before getting into the bread and butter of this blog post, I would just like to take a moment to introduce myself as the newest face of our blog. My name is Ashley and I have been given the honor of helping run the Body N Sole blog. I am so looking forward to sharing useful information with all of you, whether it be product reviews, tips on the latest running trends or just general thoughts on the hottest health and fitness topics. I am interested in what YOU want to hear – so feel free to leave me a comment on here and let me know.  Continue reading →

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Join us for the New Year’s Eve Fun Run!

Posted on December 27, 2011 by ashley

Join us for our 13th annual New Year’s Eve Fun Run. The 5K race will start at our store (1317 Dunlap Avenue, Savoy) at 4 pm, and take you through a great route in Savoy.

The weather is supposed to be great on Saturday – almost 50 degrees and sunny…in December! Don’t wait until January 1 to get your year off to a great, healthy start; end 2011 on a high note and let your healthy lifestyle carry over into 2012.

Our Fun Run benefits the Eastern Illinois Food Bank. Runners can either donate $5 or a food item to the Food Bank. Food items can include canned meals, canned beans or other vegetables, canned fruits, boxed meals or peanut butter.

And if none of the reasons above are good enough for you, we will be providing refreshments and door prizes after the run! Entry is limited to the first 175 runners. Deadline is WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, so sign up today! RSVP by stopping in our store, emailing us at info@bodynsolesports.com or call 217-356-8926.

Hope to see you there!

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Monday Night Fun Runs Are Back

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Van
Back by popular demand, Body N’ Sole Fun Runs. After a long layoff the store will once again sponsor a fun run. First Monday of the Month Fun Runs will begin Nov. 7 at 5:30 p.m. After the run join us at Applebee’s in Savoy to watch Monday Night Football, with the Chicago Bears taking on the Philadelphia Eagles. For more info : 217-356-8926
 

www.chicagobears.com

Chicago Bears news, video, schedule, roster, merchandise and more.

 

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Savoy Orchard Days 5K

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Mica

Last weekend was the Savoy Orchard Days 5K race. Having just moved down to Savoy over the summer, it seemed as though the boyfriend and I had a civic duty to participate in this event.

Unfortunately, running and I had a rocky relationship this past summer. I finally realized that I hate running in the heat and focused on other fitness endeavors and strength training. After a summer of light mileage and getting stronger (Beth, I can finally do push-ups!), this 5K would serve as a good gauge of my speed and racing.

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2011 Cleveland Marathon

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Mica

After completing the 2009 Chicago marathon in 4:32:21, I was hoping for some redemption with marathon #2. When two of my friends signed up for the 2011 Cleveland marathon, I decided to sign up too. I had never been to Cleveland before, and the trip would be a nice “vacation” after the stress of finals period. Most importantly, Cleveland met my two main criteria for race selection:

  • Relatively flat
  • Historically cool on race day

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2011 River to River Relay: A letter to my teammates

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Mica

Last September, Robin invited me and the boyfriend to be part of the River-to-River relay (RRR) team that she and Michael were forming with other store employees. I committed to running the race, but I really had no idea what a relay event with eight people would entail. In fact, I wasn’t even sure what the two titular rivers were…(Turns out, it was the Mississippi to the Ohio.)

It is difficult to write a recap for a race that lasted ten hours and an event that encompassed 24+. Thus, in the interest of brevity, I will compose this blog post as a letter to my teammates.

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