Saturday 7/3: Stewartville Summerfest Runs... this event is top notch, directed by Kevin & Lori Torgerson. You can run a 3 mile race, a 5 mile race... or both!
Saturday 7/3: Full & Half Marathon Training long run. This group gathers at the RAC at 7am. If you're considering a full or half marathon, these training runs should be part of your regular plan.. It's fantastic to have support of banana's, gatorade, water and other runners, while pounding out such long miles.
Monday 7/5: John Shonyo and Jean Murray are heading up a group run starting at 7:30am from Panera South. I'm quite sure there will be time for coffee and socialization post run! Consider it an on-season Off season strider run....
Tuesday 7/6: Tuesday Night Trail Run with Jim Mason. This week Mason and crew are setting out from the 2nd picnic shelter at Oxbow Park (just north of Byron). If you've never run trails, you should consider, as it builds great strength, and creates a nice change of pace from the pavement!
Tuesday 7/6: Get the kids down to Soldiers Field for the All-Comers Meet... this is great fun as well. Lots of smiles.
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Now this one is a little further out.. but very interesting! Please consider participating in support of the Y's Stong Kid's Campaign.....
Jim Parry's Endurance Challenge for the YMCA
7/2/2010
Mr. Parry's Endurance Challenge for the YMCA
Come in and support Mr. Jim Parry on Tuesday, August 3rd. Jim will be running from 5AM-10PM (17 hours!!) on a treadmill in our lobby to raise money for our 2010 Strong Kids Campaign! You may have heard of Mr. Parry's Endurance Challenge in Stewartville a few months ago. Mr. Parry teaches 6th grade and he is interested in raising awareness about the importance of exercise for youth and everyone in the community. During his 24 hour run in Stewartville, he completed 100 miles. Jim used to work at the YMCA in Rochester and so did his father. Jim shared, "My family was able to take part in Y programs when I was a child because of the scholarship program. We would never have been able to afford those opportunities without the generosity of others." So Jim is giving back on Tuesday, August 3rd from 5AM-10PM at the Rochester Area Family YMCA: Visit www.rochfamy.org for more information.
You can help Jim out by:
1) Running along side Jim. We will have a schedule for people who can run with him on a 2nd treadmill in the lobby.
2) Pledge Jim efforts with a donation to our Strong Kids Campaign at www.ymcastrongkids.org.
3) Spread the word. Share this information and invite others to participate by visit www.rochfamy.org.
4) Volunteer to help organize this effort by emailing brendak@rochfamy.org.
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