News and Events
Posted November 17, 2010 to Store News by Web Admin.
Title: Thanksgiving Cross Country Classic
Location: Reid Park – Tucson, Arizona
Link out: Click here
Description: DESCRIPTION
Work up an unforgettable Thanksgiving appetite with a European-style 5K around Reid Park. Separate men’s and women’s events creates a fun opportunity to cheer on friends and family as they hurdle hay bales and water jumps. Team division available. Great prizes include “turkeys” and pumpkin pies!
The 5K races are part of the The Running Grand Prix, produced by SAR.
DATE AND TIME
Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 25, 2010
Please note new time schedule!
8:00 AM Open Men’s 5K
8:45 AM Open Women’s 5K
9:30 AM Co-Ed 1.5 M Fun Run
RACE DISTANCES AND COURSES
5K Run
1.5M Fun Run/Fitness Walk
This is a European-style course on grass and dirt complete with hay bales and water jumps. This is a multi-loop for great spectator viewing.
The 5K has separate races for men and women.
The 1.5 mile fun run is co-ed.
The 5K races are part of the The Running Grand Prix, produced by SAR.
Restrooms are located throughout the part – 1 is east of the start and 4 are approximately 300 meters north of the start.
Start Time: 08:00
Date: 2010-11-25
Posted November 17, 2010 to Store News by Web Admin.
November 2010
New and Updated Products
Holy Moly! This time of year brings lots of new styles to share with you! With so many updates, we don’t want to fill your mail boxes with pages of changes. If you’d like to know how your shoe was updated, we would be happy to let you know. The latest shoes are:
Asics updates include the 1160, 2160, Kayano 17, Speed Star 5, DS Trainer 16, and 2160 Trail. New shoes are the Sky Speed and Noosa Tri 6.
Brooks updated the Beast and Ariel and the Adrenaline 11 will be here soon.
Nike introduced the Lunar Eclipse.
New Balance’s light weight, neutral trail shoe, the 101, is here.
Saucony updated the Triumph 8.
And you know what that means…the shoes that were updated are now on sale! They’re going fast but we still have lots of sizes left so hurry on in!
More New Stuff
Surely you’ve noticed how great our weather’s been. But in Tucson, that means that we have less day light available and getting in those workouts can be tough! We have the tools to help take advantage of this weather. Headlamps by Princeton Tec are now in. The Byte offers 35 lumens, weighs only 64 grams and is only $19.99! Also available is the Fuel, offering 43 lumens at 78 grams, available in pink, green or black at only $26.99.
New styles of Sweaty Bands are now in and the prints are really fun!
Winter wear is ready for you. No excuses when its cold outside! We’ve got the gear to keep you warm and dry.
Last, but not least, is the new Garmin 210. The Forerunner 210 is an evolution of the Forerunner 110, with interval workouts, HR zones and virtual training partner. It is offered at $299.99. The Forerunner 410 will be here soon. It is much like the classic forerunner 405 but with an improved touch bezel and will go for $324.99.
Training Group Continues!
The fun continues! We’ve had so much fun with our training groups, we’ve decided to keep it going perpetually! You can sign up for a 12 week cycle at any time. Whether you’d like to conquer a particular distance, set a new PR or simply to get into shape, our Training Group will help you achieve your goal!
Whether you are a beginner or more advanced runner or runner/walker, our goal is to help you achieve your fitness goals and complete your event injury free and happy! A schedule developed for your particular needs will be designed for you. Programs fees are $100 for the 12 week program ($80 if you’re continuing from a previous Training Group.) Program benefits include a written training schedule, a technical training shirt and Camelbak water bottle, twice weekly supported and supervised workouts, and a 10% discount at The Running Shop.
Please call or email us with any questions about our program. Let your friends know!
Upcoming Events
Join us on Thanksgiving morning for the 17th Annual Thanksgiving Cross Country Classic! This European-style cross country event, with hay bales and water jumps, offers a good time for all before indulging in your Thanksgiving feast. Early entry fees are only $14 for SAR members and $16 for non SAR members and are available through November 19. The run benefits Toys for Tots and boxes will be available for donated toys. Go to http://azroadrunners.org/races/detail/thanksgiving for more information.
Construction continues at the intersection of Campbell and Ft. Lowell. Traffic now flows on the west side of Campbell and access to our parking lot is much easier. But it can still be slow getting through the intersection so please plan accordingly!
Happy Running and Walking from Sharon, Lucas, Andrew, Dustin, and Jess.
Proud member of Local First AZ and Better Business Bureau.
Posted November 17, 2010 to Store News by Web Admin.
September 2010
New Training Group Kick Off on Thursday!
This Thursday, at 6 pm, join us at the shop for the new Training Group Kick Off and Informational Session. Refreshments will be served!
We’ve had so much fun with our first training group, we’re kicking off our second! Training for the Tucson Half Marathon or other early/mid December events, we will offer a training program for all. Whether you are a beginner or more advanced runner, runner/walker, or walker, our goal is to help you achieve your fitness goals and complete your event injury free and happy! Programs fees are $100 for the 12 week program ($80 if you’re continuing from the first Training Group.) Program benefits include a written training schedule, a technical training shirt and Camelbak water bottle, twice weekly supported and supervised workouts, 10% discount and free clinics.
Please call or email us with any questions about our program. Let your friends know!
New and Updated Products
Just in is the Adidas Supernova Riot 3.
Winter wear has started to arrive. While we realize that Tucson’s weather doesn’t yet require long sleeves, if you’re traveling to cooler weather, we have apparel to help keep you warm!
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendar for Get Moving Tucson on October 9. Offering a 10-Miler, a 5K and a 1K, the whole family can join in! Enjoy a run or walk through historic Downtown Tucson, with the start and finish at the Tucson Meet Yourself Festival. For more information, visit http://azroadrunners.org/races/detail/gmt.
Construction continues at the intersection of Campbell and Ft. Lowell. If you approach from the south, you CAN make a left hand turn into our parking lot. The barricades are just beyond that. If you approach from the north, we suggest taking Tucson Blvd, First Avenue or Mountain to Glenn, then take Campbell north.
Happy Running and Walking from Sharon, Lucas, Brett, Andrew, Dustin, and Jess.
Proud member of Local First AZ and Better Business Bureau.
Posted July 13, 2010 to Store News by Sharon.
Training Group about to begin!
The Running Shop is excited to offer our first Training Group! Training for the Get Moving Tucson 10 Miler or 5K on October 9, 2010, we will offer a training program for all. Whether you are a beginner or more advanced runner, runner/walker, or walker, our goal is to help you achieve your fitness goals and complete this event injury free and happy! On Thursday, July 22, at 6 pm, we will have a Kick Off and Informational Session here at the shop. Programs fees are only $75 for the 5K and $110 for the 10 Miler. Program benefits include a written training schedule, a technical training shirt and Camelbak water bottle, twice weekly supported and supervised workouts, race entry, 10% discount and free clinics.
Please call or email us with any questions about our program. Let your friends know!
New and Updated Shoes and Products
Updated models now available or on their way are:
Adidas Supernova Sequence 3, Supernova Adapt.
Brooks Dyad 6, Ghost 3. 
Mizuno Alchemy 10, Ascend 5.
New Balance 759, 1226.
Nike Pegasus 27 Trail, LunarGlide 2, and Max Moto 8.
Zoot compression socks and compression calf sleeves are now in.
Camelbak Running Shop .75L bottles are available too.
Upcoming Events
Better Than Ever is gearing up for another fabulous season. You can help the Arizona Cancer Center fight cancer by raising funds while receiving training guidance. All funds raised stay in Arizona and are distributed yearly in the form of research grants. To find out more about Better Than Ever, join us on Tuesday, August 24, 6 pm for an informational session, visit www.arizonabte.org , or email bte@azcc.arizona.edu.
Salpointe Catholic High School has asked for assistance in finding a Men’s Assistant Cross Country Coach. Preferred is a male coach for supervision reasons (locker rooms, travel, etc.), previous Cross Country/Track experience and knowledge of training programs and workout strategies. For more information contact Athletic Director Phil Gruensfelder at (520) 547-1958 or Human Resource Manager Lee Mathias at (520) 547-5888.
Construction continues to improve the intersection at Campbell and Ft. Lowell. We are about 6 weeks into a 9 month project that will greatly improve the intersection but will cause serious delays in traffic before its completion. So please keep in mind that when you visit us, you might want to avoid that intersection. If you need alternative directions, please let us know and we will gladly suggest a different route.
Happy Running and Walking from Sharon, Lucas, Brett, Andrew, Dustin, and Jess.
Proud member of Local First AZ and Better Business Bureau.
Posted April 1, 2010 to Store News by Sharon.
Garmin Rebate! Saucony Drawing! Spring Apparel!
Garmin is offering a $50 rebate if you buy the Forerunner 405 through May 31, 2010. This mail-in rebate is good on the Forerunner 405 with or without heart rate monitor or the 405CX. Now is the right time to buy your Garmin 405! And just to tease you, there will be a new Garmin GPS watch in late April. Retailing for $199.99 without heart rate, and $249.99 with heart rate, the Forerunner 110 is a back to basics and user friendly GPS watch.
Saucony is having a promotion that when you try on the ProGrid Guide 3, you get a Peel to Reveal card. You are either an instant winner or you may enter their drawing online for an amazing list of prizes. The drawing continues through April 30 or until we run out of game cards.
New spring apparel is in! If you want some new pink ribbon apparel to wear to Race for the Cure, or need to freshen up your running apparel selection, we’ve got the stuff!
New and Updated Shoes and Products
Just received or on its way are:
Asics: Pulse 2, Nimbus 12, Cumulus 12.
Nike: Lunar Swift and Vomero 5.
Tifosi sunglasses, ranging in price from $39.99 to $59.99 are now in stock. These affordable sunglasses are very functional, don’t distort your vision and are guaranteed by Tifosi.
You know the comfort of Balega socks. Now you can experience that comfort as well as compression in the all new Balega Compression sock. This graduated compression sock is offered at $39.99.
New Bras from Moving Comfort
These new styles from Moving Comfort are important enough to get special mention in our email blast! The Venus A/B is designed for an A to B cup, has adjustable cushioned straps and can convert to a cross back. It also has a hook and eye closure that makes it easy to remove when you’re hot and sweaty! Offered in all white and black/white at $35.99.
Another style we are happy to offer is the Juno. Designed to fit B to DD cup sizes, this bra offers front adjustable, padded straps, Aerosilver/S. Cafe fabric to eliminate odor and wick moisture, a racer back for freedom of movement and hook and eye adjustability. Offered in black, white and guava, and stocked from 34B to 40DD, at $51.99.
Another great update to the Moving Comfort bra line is that the Fiona is now available in B cup sizes!
Upcoming Events
Please join us for the 12th Annual Race for the Cure on Sunday, April 11th. We are very proud to continue to sponsor this event to help promote fitness while trying to help eliminate breast cancer. Visit www.komensaz.org for more information. Also join us April 24 for the Spring Cross Country Classic 5K. This low cost, fun filled 5K through the trails of Lincoln Park is always a blast, followed by the beer garden, potluck breakfast and games for the entire family. Visit http://azroadrunners.org/races/detail/spring_xc for more information.
Mark your calendars for May 16 for the lightning fast Tucson 5000. Perhaps you’ll PR while helping raise money for Pima Community College Cross Country and The Symphony Women’s Association Music Education Program. For more information regarding local races, please visit http://www.azroadrunners.org/races.
Happy Running and Walking from Sharon, Lucas, Brett, Andrew, Dustin, and Jess.
Proud member of Local First AZ and Better Business Bureau.
Posted April 1, 2010 to Store News by Sharon.
Join us on Sunday, April 11 for the 12th Annual Susan G Komen Race for the Cure. Please visit www.komensaz.org for more information!
Posted December 24, 2009 to Store News by Sharon.
We will be open Christmas Eve, 10 am – 4 pm, we will be closed Christmas Day and be open regular hours Monday, 12/26/11, 10 am - 5 pm. We will be open New Year’s Eve from 10 am - 4 pm, closed on New Year’s Day, and be open on Monday, 1/2/12, from 10 am – 5 pm.
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.
