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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 Saturday, 12/26/09, 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 Saturday, 1/2/10, from 10 am – 5 pm.
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 January 8, 2009 to Events, Store News by Sharon.
This Saturday, January 31st, come to The Running Shop for the Mizuno “Run With Us” Running Lab. The lab will be here from 10 AM until 2 PM, and we will go for a group run at 2 PM.
The Mizuno “Run With Us” Mobile Running Lab gives you a unique and customized biomechanical running analysis and lets you go for a test ride in some of the latest footwear technology. Experts from Mizuno will be available to answer any questions you may have about Mizuno’s award winning footwear.
The “Run With Us” grassroots campaign is a mobile running tech lab designed to provide expert analysis and recommendations for runners of all skill levels. It features a grand scale technical van which houses two of Mizuno’s state-of-the-art “Precision Fit” terminals. There, runners are provided an innovative and thorough biomechanical analysis of their foot type and running needs. The “Precision Fit” procedure determines which type of running shoe best suits the runner’s foot type, running style, and running goals. The truck will be loaded with full size runs of Mizuno training footwear, so you can try them out on the fun run. And every participant receives a free Mizuno DryScience tee!
Please come early to reserve your fifteen minute appointment. Appointments are made on a first come, first serve basis! Sign ups begin at 10 AM.
As an extra bonus, get discounts on a few upcoming races if you sign up during the “Run With Us” event! Sign up for the Fine Valentine Ramp Run & Couple’s Relay, being held February 15, and save $2 on your entry fee. Sign up for the new Sunrise at Old Tucson on March 8, 2009, and save $5! Sign up for the 9th Annual Dave’s Run for ALS, held March 22, and save $2. Sign up for Meet Me Downtown, May 30, and save $5.
Posted June 8, 2008 to Events, Store News by Web Admin.
Have you wanted to train using a heart rate monitor but weren’t sure how to start? Do you have an older model that you need help with? Do you have a newer model and wonder if you are taking advantage of all of its features? Meet our Polar representative, Robin, Thursday, June 12 from 6 to 7 pm. This is your opportunity to talk face to face with a representative from Polar and to get all of your questions answered!
