We just got back from travels: first, we taught the RRCA Coaching Certification course at the New York Road Runners in NYC. We then went to England and visited the London Peloton offices as part of our preparation to teach the RRCA Coaching course to the London Peloton instructors — then we went to Bath … Read more
On Friday, April 24 from 4:30 – 6:30 pm, Tia will moderate a Q&A conversation with world-class runner and new author Sarah Hall at Stack’s Book Club, a super-cool book store in Oro Valley. Location: 1880 E Tangerine Rd Suite 140, Oro Valley, AZ For the Love of the Grind: Sara Hall shares the story … Read more
We’re about to face another week of record-setting heat, so here are a few reminders about exercising safely in the heat. From running the 5k to the marathon, please be safe as the unexpected heat waves continue. 1) Don’t push yourself during a heat wave. You’re not used to the impact of the heat yet, … Read more
Here’s our recent newsletter, with advice on creating a racing schedule for 2026. Whether you’re just beginning your running journey, running to win, or anything in between, you can use Run Tucson’s local events as stepping stones to improve your performance and overall health. Remember: you don’t need to be at your peak fitness to … Read more
Click here for this week’s newsletter listing 21 running clubs and other fitness organizations in Southern Arizona. Are you training for a race and want some accountability? Stuck in a training rut and want to spice things up? Or do you just want to meet cool people and make new friends? Some of you know … Read more
Here’s this week’s newsletter, with tips for exercising in the heat: Our hearts break for those impacted by this summer’s heat-related deaths. We’re about to face another week of record-setting heat, so here are a few reminders about exercising safely in the heat. 1) Don’t push yourself. Cut back, turn around, skip the run. It’s OK … Read more
TMC Earth Day Update: click here for the March 18 Run Tucson newsletter. RRCA Coaching: We at Run Tucson spent our last four days on Zoom teaching the RRCA Coaching Certification course — actually, 4 of us spent a total of 38 hours teaching 2 courses for 75 runners. Class attendees included runners of all abilities who … Read more
Here’s a list of 22 run, walk, ride, and hiking groups in Tucson. You can see the list on our webpage here or you can check it out our recent enewsletter here! Whether you’re walking and running for fun, or getting ready for a 5k, 10k, half-marathon, marathon or longer, these are some of the … Read more
Running in the heat? Watch the Heat and Avoid the 4 H’s. Remember: wear a hat and loose, light-colored and lightweight clothing. Drink water or hydrating beverages such as sports drinks. If exercising for more than an hour, be sure to take in sodium and electrolytes. Wear sunscreen. Cut a run short if you start … Read more
Click here for the community running event calendar, with a listing of Tucson-area 5k, 10k, half-marathons, marathons, and more. Trail running, road running and bike racing.