Brainsport Times Aug 22, 2018

Back-to-school time has arrived! This is always a busy and exciting time of the year as the anticipation of new beginnings settles in. This year we're proud to be featuring New Balance Days; a promotion is aimed at getting everyone - including those not heading back to school - ready for a new season.New Balance Days got underway on Monday and will run through this Saturday, August 25.  In this week's Q&A Brian is here to give us the scoop on what to expect at New Balance Days! Q&A with Brian Michasiw 

Tara: Back-to-school time for parents and children. An event such as this is going to serve well in preparing them to get back to school. What makes New Balance the right fit as the featured company for this promotion?

Brian: As a parent of three kids ages 6, 10 and 13 I understand the challenges of ensuring kids have proper footwear. Kids feet can grow seemingly overnight. Kids feet like adult feet can be really wide or narrow. New Balance is the brand that has committed to the most fit options. For example, they make shoes in regular width, wide and extra wide.Tara: Give us some details about the promotion itself; what kinds of discounts will there be, on what items, etc.?

Brian: The discounts range from a minimum of 15% off to 50% off on New Balance.
New Balance offers kids shoes built with the same quality and technology as adult shoes. Photo suppliedTara: 
This event is not only for kids going back to school. Everyone from walkers to serious runners will want to want to check this out. Would you mind speaking to the reason you wanted this promotion to include all customers?Brian: Brainsport stocks a pretty wide range of adult shoes; tennis, cross training, hiking, winter boots, track spikes, trail running and a wide range of running shoes, so it makes sense to include everyone.

Brainsport stocks a wide variety styles and sizes of New Balance shoes for adults. Photo suppliedTara: What excites you the most about this promotion?Brian: We can help find our customers the most comfortable pair of shoes they’ve ever worn by all of the fit options with New Balance.
Tara: Is there anything else you would like to add?
Brian: The kids' shoes come with a pretty cool gift with purchase. Either a speaker or pencil crayons.ᐧ

Upcoming Events

New Balance Days

New Balance Days runs from August 20-25 at Brainsport. Save up to 50% on all New Balance footwear and apparel. Whether you have little ones headed back to school, or you're looking to pick up some of your own gear, you won't want to miss out on this event! 

TUFF Run 

On August 25 join in the 2nd Annual TUFF Family Fun Run! The run will take place starting and ending in the parking lot at the Martensville Sports Center (Hockey and Curling Rink). There are distance options for the entire family, including a 2K fun run, 5K, and 10K. For more information click here. Restorative Yoga TrainingLearn the ins and outs of teaching Restorative Yoga. Restorative Yoga is just that - restorative. It is a peaceful and calming class to release stress and allow the body to rest, heal, and restore through restful yoga postures, meditation and conscious relaxation. Props (blankets, blocks, bolsters and straps) are used in a way that supports the body to enable comfortable opening of the tissues. Online course, available for existing yoga teachers only. The course runs from August 7 to August 14. To register click here. Chair Yoga TrainingAdapt your teaching to a chair and broaden your skills to reach special populations. This unique class is designed for seniors or for those who have physical limitations or difficulties exercising. Students are led through a series of yoga postures while seated in a chair or using a chair for support, providing options appropriate for everybody. Online course, available for existing yoga teachers only. The course runs from August 21 to August 28. To register click here. Yoga for RunnersBreathe Move Be is offering a yoga for runners class starting on September 6. This 10-week course will be of benefit runners of all levels. To register This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.email, or text Leanne: 306-251-2964.Crushing

Chiari 5-10-15K Run In Kenaston

On September 15 take part in a fun run in Keneston in support of the Canadian Chiari Association. The event is being organized by Tammy Powder, who, along with her daughter Ella, has Chiari Malformation - a neurological disorder. Anyone is welcome to take part in the 5K, 10K, or 15K with the options of running, biking or walking.The race fee is $40 for each run but if you raise over $80 in sponsorship then you will be able to enter for free! Each participant will also receive a race t-shirt. Send your registration fee to Tammy Powder via e-transfer along with the following information and you will get a tax receipt from CCA! Name, address, email address and phone number. Contact Tammy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details and to register.Race Against RacismOn September 22 join your community for a run that brings together people from all over Saskatoon from various communities, with unique backgrounds, religions, cultures, sexual orientations, ages and ethnicities. Everyone comes together to achieve a common goal; to provide a positive, safe environment to live in harmony and show that Saskatoon will not accept racism. Runners, walkers and rollers have the choice to participate in the 2.5K, 5K, 10K or half marathon. To learn more and to register click here. 

GMS Queen City Marathon

Take part in one of the province's premier road races on the weekend of September 7 at the Queen City Marathon. There are distance options ranging from the kid's 1K through to the full marathon, along with relay options. To learn more and to register click here.

EY River Run Classic

The EY River Run Classic is one of the premier running events in Saskatoon. This event is organized by the Saskatoon Road Runners Association and consists of 2K (family run), 5K, 10K, distances. The routes run along the South Saskatchewan River, making for a beautiful route. For more information click here. 

Voodoo Fitness Festival

In September Saskatoon will play host to the Voodoo Fitness Festival - the largest fitness competition in Canada. There are divisions for all levels of athletes, so if CrossFit is up your alley be sure to check out the website to learn more. https://voodoofitnessfest.com/.
Product of the Week

New Balance 880

The New Balance 880 continues to be one of the best selling shoes in the NB line up. It has a nice balance of support and cushion which makes it ideal for running, walking, or everyday use. It is available in men’s and women’s and is available in NB's wide-variety of sizes and widths. Come check out the NB 880 during our New Balance Days!

Thanks for reading the Times this week. 

Gotta run,
Tara