The Running Hub

07/14/2026

“We have something that no other sport has. The good will, the feelings, the friendship is so powerful. It’s unbelievable.” - Bill Rodgers

This Bill Rodgers spirit was very much in the air this weekend for the High Desert Miles - 25 Years of The Running Hub Party, largely because Bill Rodgers was there with all his usual mojo!!

And it WAS unbelievable... A reunion of former and current Running Hub staff as well as longtime and brand-new customers all meshed into one for a truly memorable day.

The party started with a group run will Bill at Santa Fe Community College (NM), during which more than 50 runners turned out to run with Bill and be entertained by his animated talk afterwards. He even autographed a mayonnaise jar in front of the whole crowd for our owner Stephen Sweezey; in homage to a famous story of Rodgers snacking on mayonnaise straight from a jar immediately after winning the New York City Marathon in 1976!

We've never seen Stephen with a prouder look on his face!! 😁😁

The afternoon saw over a dozen exhibitors and hundreds of customers, staff old and new, experts in the industry, and Bill Rodgers fans from far and near join us at Santa Fe Brewing Company HQ; the absolute perfect venue for the day. Runners tried out the latest and greatest in footwear as they sipped some of the finest craft beer anywhere in the 90 degree heat, and hung out to talk of running times new and old alike.

It was everything a runner party should be!

Known as the "King of the Roads", one of Rodgers' longtime slogans is "See you on the roads!" Standing up on stage and addressing the crowd gathered at the party, he spoke of the beauty of Santa Fe and of New Mexico that he was seeing for the very first time. He talked of feeling like he could run to the mountains some 25 miles distant and back. Then, for perhaps one of the first times ever, he closed by saying, "See you on the roads. And trails!!" It was a simple and yet fitting tribute to the beauty of New Mexico around him...

We'd like to thank Rodgers for attending, along with all the fine exhibitors that set aside this entire weekend to spend with us. We'd especially like to thank Santa Fe Community College (NM) and Santa Fe Brewing Company for hosting, and providing the perfect venues for both facets of the event. Most importantly, we'd like to thank the people of the great city of Santa Fe-and all of New Mexico-for a spectacular 25 years. We look forward to the next 25, and in the words of one of the all-time greats of the sport (and now our friend!) Bill Rodgers:

We'll see you on the roads and trails!!

07/11/2026

The High Desert Miles Group Run was an absolute riot, but the party is still just getting started!! Head on over to Santa Fe Brewing Company Headquarters this afternoon for the High Desert Miles - 25 Years of The Running Hub Party!!

You can still meet the great Bill Rodgers there, and we’ll have some deals you won’t believe… Like shoes for 2001 prices!!! That’s right, a large selection of $50 is on hand… Are you ready to party and PAY like it’s 2001???

07/11/2026

11 O'Clock News... 😎💪

Join us at Santa Fe Community College (NM) at for the High Desert Miles Group Run at 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning, and at Santa Fe Brewing Company from 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the High Desert Miles - 25 Years of The Running Hub Party!

07/11/2026

“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Running Edition”… 😃

Join us tomorrow for the High Desert Miles Group Run and High Desert Miles - 25 Years of The Running Hub Party if you’d like to join in!!!

07/10/2026

Registration to run with the GOAT remains open, and will through midnight tonight! After that, event morning registration will be available. Sign-up is just $15! Follow the link below:

https://runsantafe.com/high-desert-miles-25-years-of-the-running-hub

Afterwards, join us for the High Desert Miles - 25 Years of The Running Hub Party at Santa Fe Brewing Company Headquarters!!

07/10/2026

"He was like James Naismith and Michael Jordan in the same insanely hardworking body..."

And now... He's in Santa Fe!!!

https://www.abqjournal.com/sports/bill-rodgers-never-expected-to-be-a-world-class-marathoner/3080243

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bill-rodgers-never-expected-world-035900178.html

Four-time Boston and New York City marathon winner Bill Rodgers will appear in Santa Fe on Saturday for a group run, Q&A, and meet-and-greet. Learn about the former Olympian who helped transform marathon running in America.

07/09/2026

There’s a stigma out there among some that distance runners are boring, particularly at the professional level. We wholeheartedly disagree, and challenge anyone that feels this way to have a conversation with Bill Rodgers for about five minutes. In fact, his origin story sounds more like that of a rock n’ roll legend than one of a world-class endurance athlete.

An above average runner in college-though far from world-beating-he walked away from the sport shortly after graduating. He soon became somewhat of a barfly-hanging out in local Boston watering holes and gradually becoming a two pack-a-day smoker. He never quite lost touch with the sport, however; standing each year at the finish line of the Boston marathon in the early ‘70’s smoking ci******es and watching the runners come in. One of the reasons Rodgers got back into running was, like a lot of Americans, he was inspired watching Frank Shorter win the gold medal in the marathon in the 1972 Olympic Marathon on television. The other-and perhaps the main reason-is that someone stole his Triumph motorcycle so he had no other way to get around!

A little over two years and a few thousand miles later, he showed up to the start of the Boston Marathon on a sunny, breezy morning donning a T-Shirt that he’d literally found in a garbage can and hand-written “Boston GBTC” in marker on. He was also wearing a pair of gardening gloves his brother bought at a hardware store down the street since he’d forgotten to bring any. For a water bottle he carried an old, rinsed-out shampoo bottle.

The gun went off, and in short order Rodgers was dropping 4:45 miles, breaking free of the pack and on his way to his first Boston Marathon victory, and into the history books. Along the way he stopped to tie his shoes, and stood in the middle of the street drinking water on multiple occasions. When his time of 2:09:55 was announced as he crossed the finish line-an American record at the time and a mark that might still win the race to this day-he exclaimed, “This is absurd! I can’t run that fast!”

The rest, as they say, is history, with Rodgers going on to win 3 more Bostons and 4 New York City Marathons; becoming the greatest marathoner in the world in the late 1970’s. Ask anyone and they’ll tell you he never lost touch with his regular joe roots, though, becoming an ambassador of the sport and hanging out with runners of all levels for the past 50 years; in it for the “love of the game”.

There’s a reason that Rodgers remains as relevant as ever at nearly 80 years old. It has far less to do with any records, times, or titles, and far more to do with the fact that he’s truly one righteous dude...

You don't have to take our word for it though!! Come talk to Rodgers yourself this Saturday! He'll be at the High Desert Miles Group Run at 8:00 a.m. at Santa Fe Community College (NM), and at the High Desert Miles - 25 Years of The Running Hub Party from 12:00-4:00 p.m.

Bill would love to chat with you and tell you of his adventures himself!!

https://runsantafe.com/high-desert-miles-25-years-of-the-running-hub

07/08/2026

The High Desert Miles Group Run will be a chance to run with the great Bill Rodgers, but it will also be the "mother of all wear-tests"!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️👟

That's right, we'll have multiple running shoe brands with models available for wear-test for the entire run. Try before you buy!!

Our friends at Topo Athletic are coming out in force for it... They're bringing THREE premium models to demo:

🛣️ Phantom
Your go-to daily trainer built for comfort and smooth miles.
✔️ Plush, high-cushion ride
✔️ ZipFoam™ midsole for lightweight responsiveness
✔️ Neutral support
✔️ Roomy toe box with a secure midfoot fit
✔️ Great for daily runs, walking, and long-distance comfort

🌲 Terraventure
A versatile trail shoe that's ready for technical terrain.
✔️ Moderate cushioning for trail feel and protection
✔️ Vibram® Megagrip outsole for exceptional traction
✔️ Rock plate for underfoot protection
✔️ Lightweight, nimble design
✔️ Perfect for everything from local trails to mountain adventures

⛰️ Mountain Racer
Built for speed and confidence on rugged trails.
✔️ High-cushion platform for long trail days
✔️ Responsive ZipFoam™ midsole
✔️ Vibram® Megagrip outsole for superior grip
✔️ Rock plate for added protection
✔️ Ideal for technical trails, ultras, and mountain running

Come experience Topo's signature natural foot-shaped fit and see which model feels best for your next run!

📍 High Desert Miles Group Run
👟 Demo shoes available before the run—come early to grab your size!

We hope to see you there! 🙌

https://runsantafe.com/high-desert-miles-25-years-of-the-running-hub

07/08/2026

It's really getting real... Like, for REAL! 😁

We're preparing event bags for the High Desert Miles Group Run Saturday July 11th... They'll be filled with coupons, flyers, freebies and more from some of the finest brands and events in endurance sports!

Sign up to come to Santa Fe Community College (NM) and pick one up yourself, then lace up for a run with Bill Rodgers the greatest American marathoner ever! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

https://runsantafe.com/high-desert-miles-25-years-of-the-running-hub

Afterwards, head to our giant 25th Anniversary parking lot party at Santa Fe Brewing Company HQ from 11:30-4:00 p.m.

We hope to see you Saturday!!

07/08/2026

The first practice of the High Desert Half Marathon Training Group Santa Fe is the books! We have a record number on the roster, and a record was set at the 1-mile time trial as well!! What's the saying; records are made to be broken??

If you'd like to break your personal record in the half marathon-or run your very first... This group is for you!! It's for runners all levels and abilities, from first-time half marathoners all the way to advanced runners.

If you'd like to join us, registration is certainly still open! Or, come check out a practice and sign up if you like what you see! The first practice was basically the "syllabus day", so you haven't missed much at all... 😁💪

This coming Saturday we'll be at the High Desert Miles Group Run with Bill Rodgers at Santa Fe Community College (NM) at 8:00 a.m.

Check out more info and sign up through the link below!
https://www.gaynortrain.com/projects-6