Happy May!

Mother’s Day is right around the corner! Still need the perfect gift for that special Mom in your life? Give the gift of fitness. A new Sweaty Band is perfect. A new outfit in fun spring colors will help keep her motivated. Maybe a new hydration system too, now that it’s warming up. Still baffled? Gift cards are always available.

Thorlo Promo is on now!

Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Thorlo Buy One, Get One Half Off Promo is here. As easy as it sounds, buy one at regular price, get the second for half off! No limits. Offer good
through June 17th.

Upcoming Events

This Sunday is the super fast and flat Tucson 5000. This fast 5K takes place at Reid Park and benefits the Pima Community College Cross Country Program. New this year is the 1 Mile Race. For more information, visit
Tucson 5000.

Be sure to sign up for the Meet Me Downtown 5K Night Run/Walk on June 2nd. Enjoy this scenic run in Downtown Tucson and enjoy these other race day highlights: technical shirt from Leslie Jordan Designs, free movie by Cinema La Placita, fire show from Elemental Artistry, great rock n’ roll from Tucson legend
LeeAnn Savage, prize money, age group awards, raffles prizes, and an awesome night-time block party! Go to
MMD for the details.

Shoe Blow Out!

It’s that time of year! Time to clear out the old and make room for the new. All Sale Shoes are now 30% to 70% off! Our winter apparel is on sale for 20% off! Our apparel sale rack will be 40% off! The sale will start today for you, Friday to the public. Hurry in because at these prices, they will disappear quickly.

Ragnar Relay Supply Headquarters

Are you getting ready to participate in Ragnar Relay but realized that they require stuff that you don’t have? Don’t panic. We can help! We have headlamps, reflective vests, blinky lights and more. So check your list and we will help you find what you’re missing.

Shoe Updates

We have a slew of new shoes! Our track spikes and throwing shoes are here!

New racing flats that have arrived include the Adidas Adios 2 and Hagio. Asics DS Racer 9 and Hyper Speed 5. Mizuno has introduced the Musha 4.

Other new shoes include the Adidas Aegis 2 and Boston 3. Asics introduced the DS Trainer 17, the Fuji Racer and the Cirrus 33. Brooks’ new arrivals are the Cascadia 7 and Ravenna 3. We have added the Merrell Men’s Trail Glove and Women’s Pace Glove to our shoe offerings. Mizuno’s Precision 12, Ascend 6 and Elixir 7 have arrived. New Balance new styles include the T110 and the 890 v2. Nike’s Zoom Elite 5 and Saucony’s Xodus 3 are here as well.

Upcoming Events

Join us March 4th for the inaugural BE TUCSON event. BE TUCSON Women’s Only 5k and Men’s Mile, produced by SAR and hosted by La Encantada, will feature a women’s only 3.1 mile run and walk, with prizes for overall winners, age group winners, and raffle winners. The women’s race is open to all ages and abilities. Join us for the beautiful scenery, great amenities, and a fun-filled morning. Visit http://azroadrunners.org/races/detail/be_tucson for more info.

Next on the racing scene is Dave’s Run for ALS on March 18th. Dave’s Run for ALS is an event for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. The event is named for the late David Filer, avid runner, active SAR member, and local business owner. David was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, in the summer of 2000. Currently there is no cure for this fatal disease. Proceeds from the event will go specifically for ALS research, via the Jim Himelic foundation. Dave’s Run for ALS is part of The Running Shop Grand Prix, produced by SAR. Go to http://azroadrunners.org/races/detail/daves_run to sign up.

For more information on other races, please visit www.azroadrunners.org!

Happy Running and Walking from Sharon, Lucas, Andrew, Dustin, and Jess.

Proud member of Local First AZ and Better Business Bureau.

Marathon Trials Contest

Did you hear?  The Olympics are this summer!  Which means the Marathon Olympic Trials are in a few weeks.  Together with Asics, Brooks and Mizuno, we are offering great prizes if you can predict who will win the Trials.  You may enter your guess, including athlete and winning time, through email or on our facebook page.  If you guess the correct winner and time (or closest to it) you will win some great prizes!  You may enter a guess once each day, between now and the start of the Trials, for each gender.  Email Lucas at Lucas@runningshopaz.com or find The Running Shop on Facebook.

Rock ‘n’ Roll VIP Potty

Are you running the Rock ‘n’ Roll on January 15?  Brooks is offering their VIP Porta Potty Pass again!  Available for pre-race use, these comfortable, climate-controlled restrooms will offer running water, flushing toilets and some “Run Happy surprises.”  How do you get a pass?  Easy.  Just buy $100 or more in Brooks and/or Moving Comfort gear, and we’ll give you a pass.  Supplies are limited.

More New Stuff

Brooks has delivered two new shoes to us.  The PureProject line from Brooks promotes an efficient, natural stride by encouraging a more forward foot strike.  Now available, we offer the Pure Connect,  for those who crave less shoe and more freedom, and the PureGrit, with a unique one-piece outsole that has a concave shape.

Our nutrition offerings continues to grow.  Two new flavors of GU have arrived: Peppermint Stick and Peanut Butter.  Tropical in nuun is also available now.

Training Group

Saturday, December 31st, is the kick off for the next Running Shop Training Group!  The twelve week program will focus on training for the Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon on March 25.  Coach Andrew will help you achieve your personal goals for the event.  Included in the program is a tech shirt, water bottle, twice-weekly workouts and a customized training schedule designed just for you.

Upcoming Events

January kicks off Tucson’s racing season.  First is the Sun Run on January 22nd.  This is a chance to run your fastest on a pancake-flat, lightning-fast USAT&F Certified 10K course or opt for the shorter 5k. Proceeds to benefit Pima Community College Cross-Country and Track & Field.  The 10k is part of The Running Shop Grand Prix, produced by SAR.  For more info, please visit http://azroadrunners.org/races/detail/sun_run.

Sunrise at Old Tucson has a new date this year: January 29th.  The coolest trail run in Arizona here at historic Old Tucson Studios: passing through the gates of an old frontier town, visitors are transported back to a time when fearless men with six shooters ruled the Old West. Dash down the streets of Hollywood’s most famous films and walk in the footsteps of movie legends like John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Sharon Stone, and hundreds more. The 2012 Sunrise at Old Tucson race is part of 2012 SAR Grand Prix, presented by The Running Shop.  Go to http://azroadrunners.org/races/detail/sunrise to learn more.

Want to double up your races the last weekend of January?  The Tech Trek 10K is January 28.  The Tech Trek is held at Agua Caliente Elementary School and is an important fundraiser for Tanque Verde schools.  Visit www.tvseef.org for more information.

Wishing You and Yours A Very Happy and Healthy New Year from Sharon, Lucas, Andrew, Dustin, and Jess.

New Shoes!

It is that time of year when our best selling shoes are updated! The Asics GT-2170 , Kayano 18 and 1170 are here. The Brooks GTS Adrenaline 12 is here as well.

New in our Inov-8 line is the F-Lite 230.

And that means that our sale rack is over flowing. Mention this ad through November 12 and get an additional 10% off of any pair of sale shoes!

New Gear

We’ve listened to your requests and now offer some new products. The SaltStick caps come in a 30 cap bottle ($10.99) as well as a 100 cap bottle ($19.99) and offer sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium to prevent cramping.

Injinji Lo Cut liners are available for $9.99. Lighter in weight than our other Injinji socks and in a no show length, these toe socks are perfect for Vibram Five Finger shoes and as a light weight sock to prevent blistering in between your toes.

The Soleus GPS watch at the amazing price of $99.99 is here! If you’ve been wanting to try GPS but didn’t feel like paying an arm and a leg, this watch is great for you.

And remember, we have winter wear to keep you comfy during these cold mornings and evenings.

Toys for Tots

The Running Shop is proud to once again be a drop off site for Toys for Tots. Please bring in a new and unwrapped toy. Help make a less fortunate child’s holiday fabulous!

Thanksgiving Cross Country Classic

Thanksgiving is only just over three weeks away! That means that the Thanksgiving Cross Country Classic 5K and Fun Run is only just over three weeks away! Jump over hay bales and a water jump in Reid Park on a mostly grass course. New this year is a lower priced fun run for those not commited to running a 5K. To lower the price of the fun run, it will not be timed this year. For more info, please visit http://azroadrunners.org/races/detail/thanksgiving or give us a call at 325-5097.

If you don’t want to run or walk but still want to be involved, there are lots of volunteer positions available. Please email Lucas at lucas@runningshopaz.com or call at 325-5097 if you would like to volunteer.

Happy Running and Walking from Sharon, Lucas, Andrew, Dustin, and Jess.

Memorial Day Savings

We want to say Thank You to those who have served and to those who are serving for their many sacrifices for our great country!

Mention this email to receive an additional 10% Off any pair of sale shoes. If they are normally 20% off, you’ll get 30% off. Our 60% off shoes will go for 70% off! But only if you mention this email! Starting now through Memorial Day, May 30. Our hours on Monday will be our normal 10-6.

No More Construction!

Have you noticed how nice our intersection is at Campbell and Fort Lowell?! Traffic flows so smoothly its amazing. It was tough dealing with the construction but it was worth it!

New Shoes & Nike GPS

The shoe updates just keep coming. Asics has introduced the Gel Cumulus 13 and Gel Nimbus 13. Brooks has released the Glycerin 9 (we only have women’s so far) as well as the Ghost 4. Nike’s Air Pegasus 28+ is here. Saucony’s Kinvara 2 and Hurricane 13 have also arrived. We were told that the Hattori, Saucony’s zero drop shoe, should arrive on Friday .

Finally, the wait is over. Nike’s Sportwatch/GPS has arrived. Offered at only $199.99, this nicely styled watch is powered by TomTom GPS as well as Nike’s accelerometer. Get accurate speed and distance indoors or outdoors, even if the GPS signal gets interrupted.

New Product Perfect for Tucson

The timing is perfect for the BEX Runner! This product, specifically designed for runners, is designed to be snuggled into the palm and is a perfect training aid in warm or hot weather. It stays cool up to an hour in use. Runners may not feel colder, but will experience normalcy longer. The benefit is removing excess heat more efficiently, which translates to less fatigue, more alertness and focus, and sustained peak performance periods.

Upcoming Events

Are you finding it a challenge to stay motivated as the mercury rises? Join The Running Shop Training Group! Our 12 week program includes 2 coached and supervised workouts each week. Whether you’re looking to improve your PR, trying to continue training through the summer, or to increase distance, Coach Andrew wants to help. $100 for the 12 week program includes a Training Group tech tee, a Running Shop water bottle, comraderie during training and a 10% discount as well as your training program.

Join us Saturday, June 4 at 7:00 pm for the Meet Me Downtown 5K! Registration is still only $25 if you sign up by May 30th. The course is a flat and fast 5K that winds through Downtown neighborhoods. Watch Run, Fatboy, Run at the Fox Theatre after the event. This race is part of The Running Shop Grand Prix, produced by SAR. Visit http://azroadrunners.org/races/detail/mmd for more information.

For the latest in the Tucson racing scene, visit www.azroadrunners.org.

Happy Running and Walking from Sharon, Lucas, Andrew, Dustin, and Jess.

Proud member of Local First AZ, Better Business Bureau and Campbell Avenue Business Partnership.

Spring Clearance Sale!

It’s time again for our Huge Spring Clearance Sale! Hundreds of shoes (selected styles) are 30% to 70% off! Winter apparel is 20% off. Our sale apparel is now 40% to 60% off. The sale continues though Saturday, 2/26, but don’t delay. Once these shoes are gone, they’re gone.

New Shoes & More

We have lots of new shoes to tell you about. Now available from Brooks are the T7 Racer, Ravenna 2, Trance 10 and Cascadia 6. Mizuno’s new Musha 3 is in as well as the Elixir 6. Also available is the Nirvana 7 for women. The New Balance 940 has replaced the 850. Nike’s Air Max + 2011 and Lunar Elite +2 are here as well as Pearl Izumi’s Peak XC and Syncro Float IV. The Fastwitch 5 from Saucony has arrived and so has Vibram Five Finger’s Bikila LS. The running Five Finger shoe now has laces!

If you’re female and like to look nice while working out, we have new Sweaty Bands to choose from as well as some really cute new styles from Skirt Sports.

New spring apparel from Adidas, Asics, Brooks, Mizuno and New Balance is here!

Upcoming Events

The seventh annual Quail Creek 5K Run/Walk and 2K Fun Walk is February 26. Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Rita Mountains just 25 minutes south of Tucson, the 5K course is USATF certified. The 2K Fun Walk is designed for walkers and their dogs. For more information, email info@quailcreekrun.com.

The second of the Sonoran Desert Trail Series is February 27 on the Wild Mustang Trail. For more information on this 10.1 mile race, visit www.catfootfit.com.

Sunrise at Old Tucson will be Sunday, March 13 at Old Tucson Studios. Choose between the Open 4 Mile, the Over 40 4 Mile and the One Mile Family Friendly Walk/Run. The 4 Mile is a cross country trail run through Old Tucson Studios and its surrounding desert. The One Mile welcomes cowboy costumes, children and strollers. Visit http://azroadrunners.org/races/detail/sunrise for more information.

The Ft Lowell and Campbell construction project is almost over! Join us at Campbell Fair from 9 am to 10 am on March 5th for the ribbon cutting. Later that day, our complex Campbell Village, will have a big celebration from 3 to 5 pm! Come help celebrate our brand new intersection!

Happy Running and Walking from Sharon, Lucas, Andrew, Dustin, and Jess.

Proud member of Local First AZ and Better Business Bureau.

Limited Edition Asics Gel Kayano 17!

Mizuno “Run With Us” Truck

The Mizuno Run With Us Truck will be here Thursday afternoon, January 20, from 4 pm to 6 pm! The Mizuno RWU Truck is stocked full of Mizuno running shoes for you to try out. Try a pair on and give them a test run. Let Mizuno’s own representatives answer your Mizuno questions. And get a Mizuno tech tee when you try a pair on.

Updated Shoes

Brooks’ Trance 10 is now in. Nike’s updated Lunar Racer is also here. Newly arrived is the Adidas Supernova Glide 3. Also available are track spikes for men and women, for all distances, as well as throwing shoes.

Coming Friday will be the new Mizuno Elixir, Nirvana, and Musha!

February will bring the Limited Edition Asics Gel-Kayano 17. These special colors of the fabulous Kayano are truly limited. We will have 24 pair for men and 24 pair for women. Special reservation cards are available if you’d like to reserve your pair today!

Upcoming Events

Join us on January 23 for the Sun Run, the opening race for the Grand Prix! Offering both a 5k or 10k (although only the 10k qualifies for the Grand Prix) the Sun Run offers a fast and scenic course. Also included is a yummy pancake breakfast made by the Pima Community College Track and Cross Country Teams. For more information, please visit http://azroadrunners.org/races/detail/sun_run . Packet pick and late registration up will be here at the shop Saturday, January 22, from 10 – 3. Later that evening will be the SAR Annual Member Recognition Banquet and Grand Prix Awards Ceremony at Trail Dust Town from 5 – 8 pm.

We are still accepting new members for the Running Shop Training Group 12 week training program. Program fees are $100 ($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.

Happy Running and Walking from Sharon, Lucas, Andrew, Dustin, and Jess.

Proud member of Local First AZ and Better Business Bureau.

Marathon Madness

In honor of our many customers who are participating in this week’s marathon, we are offering crazy deals on last minute essentials! Take 15% off of all apparel! Nutrition is 20% off! All socks are buy 3, get one free! (The less expensive item will be free.) Offer good now thru Saturday, December 11th. Sorry, but no other discounts will apply towards these prices.

New Holiday Stuff
New Holiday Stuff

We’ve really gotten into the holiday spirit! We have tons of Christmas ornaments to choose from, including “All I want for Christmas in a new PR,” “Runner Girl,” and “Runner Dude.” Also available now are license plate frames for your car. New decals and magnets are also in. Don’t know what your special runner needs? Let us help with gift ideas. And don’t forget, gift cards are one size fits all!

Updated Shoes
Updated Shoes

New Balance has updated the 1064 to the 1080. The 860 has replaced the 760. Confused? We’re happy to help sort out the new numbering system for you. New Balance will be changing the names of their shoes as they update their current styles, using a new number system to help identify the level of technology and support in each model.

Nike has updated the Zoom Structure Triax 14.

Coming soon will be the new Mizuno Inspire and Rider! We’ll let you know as soon as they arrive.

New Training Group

Interested in training for the Valley of the Gold Half Marathon on March 27? Beginning the first week of January, The Running Shop Training Group will begin its 12 week training program for this event. Programs fees are $100 ($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!

Happy Running and Walking from Sharon, Lucas, Andrew, Dustin, and Jess.

Proud member of Local First AZ and Better Business Bureau.