The Running Hub

05/21/2026

Sprints may be known for their unique, creative, and fun hats, but did you know they also make premium seat covers?

With hot summer temperatures coming up, seat covers are a must! ☀️☀️

Once they've bought a seat cover, a lot of runners can't believe they ever got into their vehicle all hot and sweaty after a run without one!! For a relatively small investment, they'll do wonders at preserving your vehicle. Plus, unlike your car seats, they're very machine washable! 🚗

Like everything Sprints makes, the designs are second to none as well... We've got some awesome national parks themed covers in stock here at The Hub, and a rustic Adobe design as well. The best thing about that one is that it doubles as a poncho if you're bored and suddenly find yourself wanting to pretend you're in a Spaghetti Western... 😁🌵🤠

Stop in and pick up your Sprints seat cover today!

05/20/2026

It was a spectacular "Bonus Brew" for our smash-hit Running Hub Brew Crew yesterday evening at the new Keeping Together Brewery and Beverage Garden!

Keeping together does in fact feel like a beverage garden, as it was built into a former greenhouse! It's certainly one of the most unique venues we've been to, with an awesome vibe... Thanks to our friends at Keeping Together for hosting!

If you missed out on yesterday evening, no worries at all! The regularly scheduled Wednesday evening Brew Crew run is still on for this evening. Meet under the water tower in the Railyard as always at 6:30 pm!!

Also, come on out next Wednesday, May 27th for a very special edition... It's the one year anniversary of the founding of the Brew Crew!! We've got some awesome celebration plans in store... 😎🎊🎉

05/20/2026

Today we wanted to give a shoutout and big congratulations to our very own Elizabeth M Sponagle for a spectacular 2025 Triathlon season! She received her Team USA certificates recognizing her 2025 accomplishments just the other day, and let's just say she received a LOT of them! 😎💪

For starters, Liz WON the USA Triathlon New Mexico Sprint Distance State Championships at the Socorro Chile Harvest Triathlon in the women's 70-74 age group. Not only that, but her rankings as a result of her high finishes at both the CIty of Lakes Triathlon and Last Call Triathlon in Colorado placed her as a USAT All-American! This prestigious award ranks her against triathletes the entire nation over.

Congratulations Liz for a truly national class 2025!!

We're celebrating 25 years in business this year, and Liz has been a mainstay here at the Hub since nearly the beginning. She's also been a mainstay in racing since well before that. Keep up the good work Liz, and keep those titles rolling in!!

05/18/2026

The next "Bonus Brew" of our smash-hit Running Hub Brew Crew is TOMORROW!!

Join us Tuesday, May 19th at 6:30 p.m. at the brand-new Keeping Together Brewery and Beverage Garden, one of the best new spots in town for premium locally brewed beer!

As always with the Brew Crew, this is a FREE group run event open to runners and walkers of all different levels and abilities. We'll meet at Keeping Together at 6:30 pm, then head out for a 3-mile run or walk on the nearby El Camino Real Trail. We'll raffle off some awesome prizes, including a FREE sample training plan from Gaynor Train, our training "partner in crime"! 😁 Afterwards, we'll hang around at Keeping Together for some great beer and great times...
We hope to see YOU as a part of the Brew Crew!!

05/16/2026

We've been in a trail mood all week since the Jemez Mountain Trail Runs (50mi, 50k, 15mi). So, we'd like to highlight one of the hottest new trail shoes on our shelves... 🔥🌶️🌶️🏃‍♂️👟

Meet the all-new New Balance FuelCell Rebel Trail — built for runners who want SPEED ⚡ + COMFORT ☁️ on the trails!

🌲 Whether you’re chasing miles on dirt paths, gravel roads, or light technical terrain, this shoe delivers a smooth, energetic ride that keeps you moving confidently.

✨ Highlights:
⚡ FuelCell midsole = high-energy rebound & propulsive feel
🥾 Lightweight trail design for fast, responsive runs
🛞 AT Tread outsole for versatile grip on road + trail
☁️ Breathable engineered mesh upper for all-day comfort
🪶 Lightweight feel without sacrificing cushioning
🎯 Great for daily trail miles, up-tempo efforts & hybrid adventures

💥 Perfect for runners who love the feel of the Rebel but want to take it OFF ROAD!

📍Available now at The Running Hub
👟 Come try them on and hit the trails in comfort & speed!

05/15/2026

Sign up for the High Desert Half Marathon Training Group today to save $5 with the early-bird discount!

Follow the URL below to register by midnight tonight to save:
https://www.gaynortrain.com/projects-6

Back for its second year, High Desert is the most sure-fire way around to get in shape for a fall race!! Training starts the week of July 6th, and runs 15 weeks through the Duke City Marathon on October 18th. It is geared towards several fall events, including Duke City and the Santa Fe International Half Marathon, for which it is the official training group.

ALL NEW for 2026: We'll have separate branches in both Santa Fe and Rio Rancho, featuring practices in both areas. Both will be staffed by our excellent coaches, and split into separate pace groups based on speed and ability.

The Santa Fe group will meet Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 7:30 a.m, and the Rio Rancho group will meet Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 8:00 a.m.
This program is also LOADED with perks and benefits. Members receive in-store discounts here at The Hub including 20% off a pair of shoes and 10% off ALL purchases, a High Desert ASICS Training T-shirt, Santa Fe Striders membership INCLUDED in the price of signup for Santa Fe area members (with a discounted rate for current members), and 30% off discounted registration to the Santa Fe International Half Marathon.

You'll even be able to train with Bill Rodgers-the 4x winner of the Boston and New York City Marathons and the greatest American Marathoner EVER-the very first week of practice! The cost of the run with Bill is also included in signup!!

**This page is for information and registration for the High Desert Half Marathon Training Group. To register for JUST the group run with Bill Rodgers on Jully 11th, click HERE (Registration for the group run is included in the price of signup for the High Desert Half Marathon Training Group.)**

05/14/2026

Stop by The Running Hub at 6:00 p.m. for another special edition of the Santa Fe Striders Thursday evening group run!

Our friends from Mizuno will be on hand, with wear-tests of some of their latest models:

👟 Neo-Zen 2; one of the softest shoes you'll EVER put on your foot!
👟 Neo Accera; a cutting-edge trail runner
👟 Inspire 22; the latest edition of Mizuno's flagship support shoe

Come on out at 6:00 this evening and try them out!!

05/14/2026

The most recent Rio Rancho River Run was a record crowd!! If you'd like to be part of another record, join us this Saturday, May 16th at 8:00 a.m. at Dulce River 😎☕

As always, we'll host the thriving Rio Rancho Run Club. You don't need to be a club member to attend, however! Runners and walkers of all different levels and abilities are invited and encouraged to attend this FREE group run. We'll raffle off some great prizes, including a FREE entry to the all-new High Desert Half Marathon Training Group Rio Rancho, which will start up in July!

We'll run a 3-mile course, and hang out at Dulce afterwards for some of the best coffee and pastries in all New Mexico!!

Come see what the buzz is all about in the Rio Rancho running community... 😎💪

Dulce River is located at 4405 Jager Dr NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144.

05/13/2026

We're proud to support the Santa Fe Children's Museum and their Move for the Museum 5k! It was a spectacular event!!

Thank you to our Super Sprinters 💙

A special shoutout to our Super Sprinter sponsors for supporting the 2026 Move for the Museum in Santa Fe.

Your support helps make this community event possible and fuels hands-on learning, play, and discovery at the Santa Fe Children’s Museum.

We’re so grateful to have this amazing group alongside us: Meri F. Frauwirth, DBC, Inc. Concrete Products and Supply, AGM Konstruction, Exxon Mobil, Southwest Spray Foam, Egolf + Ferlic + Martinez Attorneys at Law, Chris & Kerry Quinn, Improve Group, StretchLab Santa Fe, and The Running Hub.

Because of you, the Museum continues to be a place where curiosity grows and creativity thrives. Thank you for making a lasting impact 💫

05/13/2026

Another new blog post!! 📰

This one's a spectacular read; a recap by our owner Stephen Sweezey about his most recent runner-up overall finish at the storied Susitna 100 ultramarathon in Alaska. It's an adaptation of a speech he recently gave at the local speakers' forum Side Yard Sessions.

As the title would imply, it was an adventure years in the making. A lot can happen over the course of a 100-mile race, especially when you race it 10 times over... 😮

"Long Term Goals, 100 Miles at a Time"

Enjoy!!

https://runsantafe.com/post/long-term-goals-100-miles-at-a-time

05/12/2026

🔥 Spotted all over the trails at this weekend’s Jemez Mountain Trail Runs (50mi, 50k, 15mi) in Los Alamos… the NEW KEEN Seek! 👟⛰️

We’re excited to announce that the KEEN Seek is NOW IN STOCK at The Running Hub! 🎉

Built for big miles over rugged terrain like Jemez, the Seek brings together KEEN’s signature comfort with serious trail performance:

✅ Aggressive multi-directional outsole lugs for confident grip
✅ Lightweight, responsive cushioning for long trail days
✅ Durable upper with secure lockdown fit
✅ Roomy KEEN toe box for all-day comfort 🦶
✅ Trail-ready protection for rocks, roots, and technical terrain

From the rocky climbs of the Jemez Mountains to your next local trail run, this shoe is already proving itself out on the course. 💪🌲

Come try on the KEEN Seek at The Running Hub and get ready for your next adventure! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🔥