Fleet Feet's popular training programs offer something for everyone. Whether your goal is to start running and complete your first 5K or you want to earn a PR at your next half marathon, we've got a program for you. Read on for more information on our upcoming groups to see which one is right for you. Simply print out the registration and personal inventory forms from our website and/or stop by Fleet Feet to pay your program fee to secure your spot. If you have questions, contact Jeanne Snell at jeanne@fleetfeettucson.com or call 886-7800.
 
Begin the Journey with No Boundaries
Tuesday, December 13th, Fleet Feet Sports kicks off our next session of the New Balance No Boundaries 5K program. This 12-week training program, which meets on Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m. at various locations on the East Side, is designed for people of all ages and fitness levels who want to gradually ease into running. Our program incorporates a run/walk technique to allow the body to adapt to new levels of exercise. The atmosphere is supportive, non-competitive and fun! For a program cost of $100, you will receive a daily training plan, tech shirt, educational clinics, experienced coaches, and camraderie. Your program fee also includes your race entry for our goal race, the Midtown Sertoma 5K on March 3. No Boundaries changes lives; let it change yours.
 
Go the Distance
We've designed our Spring Distance Training Program to prepare runners for the Arizona Distance Classic Half Marathon on March 25, 2012. We encourage you to join even if you don't want to run that race or run as far as 13 miles. The first group run is Saturday, December 10. The Distance Training Program includes a detailed, daily training schedule, coached group training twice per week, all routes and workouts planned for you, technical training shirt, support for longer runs and more! The Distance Training Program costs $100 (race entry fee not included).
 
Other Upcoming Training Programs
Running 201 (10K) program kicks off Jan. 9, 2012
Marathon Training program kicks off Jan. 21, 2012
 

This years AZ Trail Race turned out to be the biggest and best yet! We all could not have asked for a better turn out, amazing weather and great results, we hope all who participated enjoyed the race as much as we did here at Fleet Feet.

The 2012 Race Results as well as a very large and high quality picture gallery are all up on on AZ Trail Race page, just click the link to check it all out!

Fleet Feet Sports Tucson Honored as One of the 50 Best Running Stores in America

Local specialty running retailer recognized as one of the country’s best at Dec. 9 ceremony at The Running Event in Austin, Texas

AUSTIN, Tex. (Jan. 16, 2012) – Fleet Feet Sports Tucson, a local specialty running retailer located at 7301 E. Tanque Verde Road, was recently recognized as one of The 50 Best Running Stores in America® by two leading trade and consumer publications Running Insight and Competitor Magazine.

Fleet Feet Sports Tucson took its place among the country’s elite retailers following an extensive nomination and review process throughout 2011. The judging culminated in the store’s recognition at a gala awards ceremony in Austin on Dec. 9, 2011, as part of The Running Event, an annual conference and trade expo for specialty running retailers. The 50 Best Running Stores in America awards program and The Running Event® are registered trademarks of Formula 4 Media, LLC, Great Neck, N.Y. The awards program is co-sponsored by Competitor Magazine, a publication of Competitor Group, Inc., San Diego.

The local retailer was recognized by a panel of industry experts for its outstanding service, product knowledge and merchandising. Fleet Feet Sports Tucson receives a commemorative plaque and window decals so that they can promote the honor to customers.

“Specialty retailers are the heart and soul of the running business and it was a pleasure and privilege to recognize these stores for their excellence in customer service and community support,” said Mark Sullivan, editor of Running Insight, a Formula 4 Media publication. “The 50 Best Running Stores in America represent the best that our industry has to offer in terms of customer satisfaction and superior retailing.” Adds Doug Kaplan, Senior Vice President and Publisher for the Competitor Group, “Running stores are so critical to the growth of the sport and the business and deserve to be recognized for all they do.” Kaplan continues, "Supporting this program is one of the most important initiatives we do all year. Run specialty stores role in expanding running participation is good for everyone involved in the running business, not to mention the benefits it has on America’s health."

The process of compiling a list of the top 50 running shops in the country began early in 2011 when Formula 4 Media, with the help of Competitor Magazine, began to collect and evaluate nominations from runners, soliciting feedback from consumers on their favorite running stores. More than 150 stores received nominations, and a panel of industry experts from Franklin Resource Group mystery shopped each nominated store to evaluate it on 20 different aspects of retailing, including product knowledge, environment and community involvement.

A special report on The 50 Best Running Stores in America appears in the December issue of Competitor Magazine.