About
The High Desert Half Marathon Training Group 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 for 14 weeks 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. Sign up, and let us help you "elevate every step!"
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Dates: Monday July 14th - Sunday October 19th
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Cost: $170​; $145 for current Santa Fe Striders Members
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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!
"I was lucky enough to have some great coaches in my life (Frank O'Rourke, Bill Squires) so I know the importance of having that good feedback and guidance when you run. It's vital! Evan knows his stuff: he was an Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier and he's trained distance runners of all levels for over 12 years. It's also so, so important to run with friends and find your community."
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-Bill Rodgers, 4x Winner of the Boston and New York City Marathons
Twice Weekly Practices
We'll meet Thursday evenings at the Running Hub at 6:00 p.m. for a tempo or speed workout, and Saturday mornings for long runs on the glorious trails of Santa Fe.
Expert Coaching
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. He has worked with runners of all different levels and abilities for over 12 years.
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He is joined by knowledgeable and friendly coaching staff from The Running Hub, with several decades of combined coaching experience. This includes Running Hub owner Stephen Sweezey, who's knowledge of footwear and Santa Fe Trails is second to none!​​​​​​​​
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Discounts and Perks
As a member, you'll receive some great in-store
discounts for all your training and racing needs
at The Running Hub including:
- 20% off the purchase of ANY one pair of shoes
- 10% off ANY in-store purchase (Unlimited!!)
​- Other discounts and giveaways throughout the course of the program
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PLUS, all High Desert Half Marathon Training Group athletes receive a membership to the Santa Fe Striders INCLUDED in the price of signup!
Registration
**Note: Current athletes of Gaynor Train online coaching services are elligible for an additional discount. Contact us for further information before signing up.**