About
The High Desert Half Marathon Training Group returns for its second season in 2026. It is a distance running project in Santa Fe, New Mexico; a collaboration between the personal coaching service Gaynor Train and the local Santa Fe running retailer The Running Hub. The group trains from July through October, targeting the Santa Fe International Half Marathon, the Big Tesuque Trail Run in Santa Fe, and the Duke City Marathon in Albuquerque. It is for runners of all different levels and abilities, from first-time half marathoners to seasoned runners. Workouts will be structured and staffed for half marathon training, but an alternate plan will be available for full marathon training, including longer long runs. The plan will also be effective training for shorter distance races, with plenty of speed-work incorporated. The High Desert Half Marathon Training Group is New Mexico's premier half marathon training program, as well as the highest elevated. Let us help you "elevate every step!"​
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Perks: Expert coaching, twice weekly practices, weekly informational emails complete with technical, motivational, and inspirational articles on all different running-related subjects, in-store discounts at the Running Hub, and a High Desert Half Marathon Training Shirt!
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And perhaps the biggest perk of all! Come train with Bill Rodgers; the great American marathoner EVER!!
"I'm looking forward to my visit this summer to The Running Hub and meeting with Evan Gaynor the leader of Gaynor Train. I know Evan pretty well; he's a terrific coach! He loves this sport with a great passion, and you can't go wrong with him as a coach. I'm looking forward to meeting all the runners come July and celebrating 25 years of The Running Hub. That's a terrific record! I co-owned a running store like The Running Hub with my brother Charlie in Boston for many years. It's a hard job, but it's a great job because you're creating so much goodwill and helping people with their health and fitness that leads to a happier life. You can't beat that!"
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-Bill Rodgers, 4x Winner of the Boston and New York City Marathons
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We'll meet twice weekly; for a tempo or speed workout, and for long runs on the glorious trails of Santa Fe.
Further Details and 2026 Registration Coming Soon!!
The group is led by Evan Gaynor; the owner and namesake of Gaynor Train. Evan is a 2x Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier, and was the top Ohioan in both the 2016 and 2020 marathon Trials. He has run 1:04:44 for half marathon, and 2:17:29 for the full marathon, and has worked with runners of all different levels and abilities for over 12 years.
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Evan is joined by knowledgeable and friendly coaching staff, with a wide array of coaching and racing experience. ​​​​​​​​
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