News and Events
Posted May 28, 2009 to Events by Sharon.
Join us Saturday night, May 30th, 2009 for a fast and fun 5k that winds through Downtown neighborhoods. Our goal is to help revitalize Downtown Tucson– so come on down and enjoy Saturday night. Go to Meet Me Downtown 5K for more information.
Posted May 20, 2009 to Store News by Sharon.
We will be open our normal business hours, 10 am to 6 pm, on Memorial Day. We truly give thanks to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in honor of our great country. Wishing you and yours a safe Memorial Day.
Posted May 16, 2009 to New Products, Shoe Updates by Sharon.

Nike has updated the Air Pegasus+ 26. With only minor updates to the upper and the same midsole as its predecessor, this shoe is a proven winner.
New Balance has released the 850, their high stability trainer that replaces the 859. Using Stabilicore as the medial support system, this new model offers a nice, smooth transition from heel strike to toe-off.
We are proud to offer SpiBelt products! This Small Personal Item Belt is extremely light weight and easy to wear. The pouch, when empty, becomes the width of the belt, but can expand to easily carry several gels, a cell phone and a key.
Once a Runner, once one of the most sought-after out-of-print books, is now available. Written by John L. Parker, Jr., Once a Runner was labeled “The best novel ever written about running” by Runner’s World.
There are only a few more days to take advantage of the Thorlo promotion. Thorlo is offering their Buy One Get One at half off promo now through Saturday, May 23.
Posted April 20, 2009 to Events by Sharon.
Join us for the 11th Annual Race for the Cure® Sunday, April 19th, 2009 at Reid Park!
You are invited to join in the largest participatory event in Southern Arizona! With your help, we will be able to provide vital breast health resources to members of our community. Go to www.komensaz.org for more information.
Posted April 12, 2009 to Events by Sharon.
There are many races taking place in Southern Arizona over the next few months. There are too many to list on our website! Please visit SAR or GetSetAZ for more information.
Posted April 2, 2009 to New Products, Shoe Updates by Sharon.

We have lots of shoe updates to share with you. Nike has just introduced the Zoom Vomero+4. Also in stock are the Air Max 2009 and the LunarTrainer+ for men. Pearl Izumi released the new Cruise. Expected delivery in another week or so are the Asics Cumulus 11, Nimbus 11 and the 3010. Saucony will release the Hurricane 11 on May 1.
Now in stock are the very tasty GU Chomps. These gummy bear like chews offer all of the benefits of GU Energy Gels: Both complex and simple carbohydrates, amino acids, antioxidants and electrolytes. Offered in Blueberry Pomegranate, Orange, Cranberry Apple and Strawberry flavors. And best of all…they’ve passed the intensive Running Shop staff taste tests so you know they’re yummy!
The Nike Elite Running Sock is now available. Offering a split toe design to add extra cushioning under the big toe, anatomical left and right to provide a natural fit, an arch support, reinforced heel and toe and strategic mesh ventilation.
Summer apparel is here. New styles from Asics, Mizuno, Nike, Saucony and more, including lots of singlets. We’ll help you look good all race season long! Come and check it out.
Posted March 28, 2009 to Sales and Specials by Sharon.

Happy Spring to you and yours! The Running Shop is happy to announce two special promotions. Thorlo is offering their Buy One Get One at half off promo beginning Friday, April 24 and ending Saturday, May 23. Take advantage of this offer to stock up on your favorite socks!
We are also offering a free Brooks Run Happy technical running hat with any Brooks shoe purchase. Just in time for those sunny days! Of course, while supplies last.
Posted March 28, 2009 to Events by Sharon.
One of the fastest 5Ks in the West! This pancake-flat, fast course provides the perfect opportunity for a 5K PR. The Tucson 5000 is part of SAR’s 2009 Running Shop Desert Grand Prix. This year, it will also be part of the Arizona Roadracers (Phoenix) Grand Prix and will constitute the 2009 RRCA Arizona State Championship. Tucson 5000 provides the details.
Posted March 28, 2009 to Events by Sharon.
The 2nd Race in the SAR TRIPLE CROWN SERIES, the Spring Cross-Country is a fun filled, low cost 5k through the scenic rolling trails of Lincoln Park. This year’s race features new age groups making this race a truly family-friendly event. In addition, there are separate races for men and women. Visit Spring XC for the scoop.
Posted February 1, 2009 to New Products, Sales and Specials, Shoes by Sharon.

Shoe Blowout Begins Thursday!
Our semi-annual Shoe-Blowout and Clearance Sale begins this Thursday, February 12. Take advantage of discontinued styles of shoes at 30% to 70% off retail. Our winter wear is marked down 20%! And our clearance apparel will be further reduced to 40% off retail. Sorry but no special orders will be taken on sale items. Sale will continue through the end of February.

New Products
We have lots of updates to share with you. Adidas’ new racing flat, the Adizero Mana, is now in stock. Brooks has introduced the Cascadia 4 and the Infiniti 2. The new T6 racer from Brooks is also in stock. Keen’s Powerline trail runner is now available for men. Mizuno’s Creation 10 is now in stock for women as well as for men. The New Balance 883 has replaced the 882. And Saucony has updated the ProGrid Guide. For those participating in Track and Field, we are now stocked with Spikes for every distance!
Also, new to The Running Shop, is the Moving Comfort apparel line for women. We are happy to reintroduce this line to our customers. We are offering four bra styles: The Fiona, Grace A/B, Dori and Alexis as well as a skort, a short and other tops.