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Labor Day has come and gone, with cool autumn days (slowly) heading our way. It's time to get up, get out, and get moving!
I don't know about you, but my news-feed is filled with AI-generated fitness advice.
It's sweet of the computers to try to tell us how to live, but if you're looking for actual-factual human beings to run, walk, or ride with, you can check out this list of 21 fitness groups here in Southern Arizona.
We start with a description of our own Workout Group, celebrating our 27th year of coaching runners of all ages and all abilities.
Then we offer 5 reasons to find a group and 5 things NOT to do in a running group. (We wrote those items ourselves; no AI for us!)
The bulk of this email, though, is a list of 20 other groups in the area. We've posted the list on our website, but if you want a referral, let us know and we'll hook you up.
To our out-of-town friends: if you want to find a group or coach near you, let us know -- we can get you in touch with well-trained RRCA-certified coaches and running groups all around the United States and abroad.
Happy training all!
Randy and Tia Accetta and the crew at Run Tucson: making our community better through running and walking
randy@runtucson.net | tia@runtucson.net | www.runtucson.net
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The Workout Group Fall Season
From 5k to the marathon to the ultra, from trails to roads, and from young to old, we've got the workouts and the friends to help you hit your goals!
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Tuesday and Thursday Evening: 6:00 pm, dressed and ready to run. We meet at the Tucson Racquet and Fitness Club (4001 N. Country Club, then follow the parking lots to the back of the facility).
Workouts take place on The Loop along the Rillito River, on the trails of Rio Vista Park, and on the roadways near Brandi Fenton Park.
Post-workout social time at the Racquet Club restaurant and bar includes happy hour specials and more.
Tuesday and Thursday morning: Our morning workouts begin at 5:30 AM at the Rillito Park, near First Avenue and River Road. Find us at the northern-most parking lot off First Ave, just south of the Fire Department, near 4633 N. First Ave.
Workouts take place on the grass fields, on nearby hills, on The Loop, and on the RunTucson/COX dirt running path.
Goodies and Fees: Nominal fee includes free WOG shirt, training talks, access to RRCA-certified coaches, discounted race entries, discounts to the Running Shop and more. Drop-ins are welcome, with free sessions to get you started. For info on the schedule, pricing, free trials, and more:
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Top 5 Reasons to Run with a Group | |
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People give these top reasons for wanting to run with a group or a coach:
- Stuck in a training rut and want to spice things up
- New to the sport and want to learn from others
- Training for a race and want some accountability
- Want to push yourself beyond your comfort zone
- Want to meet people, make new friends, and be part of a community
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Top 5 Things NOT to Do When Running with a Group | |
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If you join a group, don't . . .
- Be late and expect them to wait: set your alarm and be 10 minutes early so you can pee, poop, and stretch ahead of time.
- Smell bad: it's OK to emit a gnarly scent when you're running alone, but wear a fresh t-shirt and maybe throw on some deodorant when running in a group.
- One-step everyone: find the right pace and stick with it -- you don't prove anything by being a step ahead of everyone.
- Wear headphones: the whole point is to be with people, make new friends, and be part of a community, so save the headphones for the treadmill.
- Block the way: when running in a group, be respectful of others on the path, roadway, or trail.
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Southern Arizona Running Groups | |
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Achilles International
The Tucson chapter of Achilles International transforms the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection. Since 1983, Achilles International has empowered over 150,000 athletes of all ages and ability levels to participate in endurance events around the globe.
Facebook Link
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BEYOND: Meet Me on Monday and Meet Me Wednesday
BEYOND-Tucson hosts free social walks and runs on Mondays in the Downtown Tucson area and Wednesdays at St. Phillips Plaza, at River and Campbell.
Join hundreds of runners and walkers for a free 2-4 mile jaunt every Monday and Wednesday night at 5:30 pm. With music, and discounts to local restaurants, drawings for goodies, and more.
BEYOND is the primary beneficiary of the Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown series of events.
Click here for details on upcoming locations!
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Come Run
ComeRun (Together) has been meeting since 2005 every Saturday morning at various locations around town. Runs range from 6-20 miles depending on what distances people are training for.
Email comerun@googlegroups.com
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El Tour de Tucson
The El Tour folks don't have their own formal organized bike rides, but their flagship El Tour bike and 5k run/walk events promote charity, community, health and wellness.
Learn More Here
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520 Running and Riding
This is a running and riding cooperative offering daily group runs and rides, plus Wednesday track workouts. Group runs meet all around Tucson, Oro Valley and surrounding areas.
Facebook Link
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Fleet Feet Training Groups
Meets: Tuesdays at 6 pm & Saturdays at 6 am.
Fleet Feet Training offers weekly run/walk workouts, strength and conditioning videos, weekly emails and videos from coaches,
social media groups to share our success, and
virtual training options.
Email marion@fleetfeettucson.com
https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/tucson
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Hash House Harriers
A self--proclaimed "drinking club with a running problem." As they write, "To see what the Tucson jHavelina's are all about come join us at one of our many fun events."
https://tucsonhash.com/
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Latinos Run Tucson
Latinos Run is an international organization that promotes running as way to improve physical and mental health of the Latino community.
Facebook Link
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Park Run Tucson
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Every Saturday at 7am (April - September) & 8am (October - March), Himmel Park, 1000 N Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716.
https://www.parkrun.us/himmel
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Run O'odham
A community driven event on the Tohono O'odham Nation. This group is for runners or volunteers, including those that help coordinate the Hemajkam Half Marathon and 2 Person Relay.
Facebook Link
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Southern Arizona Roadrunners
For more information on Tucson area groups, you can check out the Southern Arizona Roadrunners, one of the nation's top non-profit running clubs.
Check out their Happy Hour Hobble schedule of social runs, led by Noemi and Craig Mills.
Wanna' get involved with community leadership? Check out their Board of Directors and see if there's a spot for you to volunteer.
SAR is a member of the Road Runners Club of America (www.rrca.org).
SAR Website
Facebook Link
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Southwest Endurance (SWET)
SWET running and power-walking groups and training programs support athletes of all experience, fitness levels and distances. Their passion is helping new and aspiring runners and walkers learn to use the work/walk strategy, and training novice through intermediate athletes to that next distance goal.
SWET is a member of the Road Runners Club of America (www.rrca.org).
Facebook Link
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Team Hoyt
Share the joy of racing with people with special needs. Team Hoyt Arizona is a nonprofit volunteer organization in Southern Arizona. People with special needs join for free and with the help of our volunteers, we race together!
Email steve@teamhoytarizona.com
Facebook Link
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Thunder Mountain Running Club
Thunder Mountain Running Club is a non-profit in the Sierra Vista - Bisbee - Ft Huachuca area of Southeastern Arizona.
They are an open group that hosts local races from 5K to half marathon. We can't find their logo, but Thunder Mountain is a member of the Road Runners Club of America (www.rrca.org).
Facebook Link
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Trail Sisters Tucson
Trail Sisters Tucson is a group created to extend the mission at the local level. We hope to build a strong community of women trail runners of all levels and abilities.
Facebook Link
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Tucson Frontrunners
Tucson Frontrunners is an LGBT and ally walking and running group located in Tucson, Arizona.
Facebook Link
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Tucson Run Club
A social group who happens to run, with 3 mile runs every Wednesday evening. They welcome runners (and walkers) of all skill levels and are looking to continue to grow and strengthen the running community in Tucson.
Instagram Link
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Tucson Trail Runners
Tucson Trail Runners (TTR) is a trail/ultra running group that focuses on (mostly) long-distance trail runs on public lands in all five mountain ranges surrounding Tucson, Arizona. The average run distance is 15 to 20+ miles, although shorter route options are often available. TTR meets almost weekly on Sundays from September through the end of May.
TTR is a member of the Road Runners Club of America (www.rrca.org).
Facebook Link
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Southern Arizona Hiking Group
Not up for running? Fear not, the Southern Arizona Hiking Group can hook you up. With more than 500 members and 60 guides, our club offers a wide range of weekly guided activities - mall walking to peak bagging - easy to strenuous.
gosahc.org
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Women of Sonoran
We are a trail running group of over 450 members. We run trails at night (on weekdays) and run longer more adventurous runs on the weekends. We started hosting a free trail race once a month and we also host a yearly women's trail running and camping retreat. We have some fall weekend events coming up that will include running and yoga.
Facebook Link
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Wanna' try a coach, not a group? | |
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Perhaps online or individual coaching would be a good fit. We know a boatload of RRCA-certified online coaches around the world and we can find the right coach for you!
Tia works with 20 athletes from around the country and can help you find the right fit.
As a mom with a couple of 2:48 marathons under her belt, her specialties include: mother runners and busy women; anyone who wants to qualify for Boston; and speedsters who want to go 3-hours and faster.
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Randy and Tia Accetta
randy@runtucson.net | tia@runtucson.net
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