Blog Update.. Finally!

A lot to catch up on!  Be sure to read through this entire post, as it's loaded with news and opportunities!  

• The first comes from Liz, and requires quick action on your part to participate. 

In order to honor Paul Melby, many of us are going to be getting t-shirts/singlets to run in. The shirts will have a picture of Paul on the front and some saying (yet to be determined) on the back. Many of us will be wearing these when we run Grandma's Marathon in a few weeks, and likely in some future races as well. Because the picture is going to be in color, the shirts/singlets will be white. They are all a technical fabric. Shirts are unisex, but singlets are available in men's and women's fits. The approximate price is $15 (t-shirts are less than men's singlets which are less than women's singlets). I will send a follow-up email with the exact price.     VERY IMPORTANT-- We MUST order by the middle of the week, so I need to know BY TUESDAY if you are interested and whether you want a t-shirt or singlet and what size.
This is NOT limited to Team RED members, so if you know someone else that may want one, please pass along the information. You can respond to this email address: lizjaben@gmail.com with what you'd like to order. Remember, I need to know by TUESDAY!
 

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• Team R.E.D. is hosting a water stop at mile 11.8 of the Med City Marathon.   The theme is "Summer of Love"...  I can feel the love already!  -- If you'd like to volunteer, and haven't emailed me in the past couple days saying so, please drop me an email at byron.teamred@gmail.com   Team R.E.D. will also be assisting in Byron, as the race gets underway, and some of those volunteers will then relocate to the water stop.

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•  Jim Parry has started his latest endurance challenge of 7 marathons in 7 days!   That's 183ish miles in a week!   Today, he ran his first 26.2 at  4 hrs 57 minutes.   Way to go Jim!   (below is a pic taken by Renee, it's Jim and Jack finishing a loop of the 26.2 mile course he'll run the next few late afternoons/evenings).

Jim would love company on his many miles.. if you're interested in tracking his challenge, or joining in, you can do so by visiting  http://mrparrysendurancechallenge.blogspot.com/

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Week Ahead - (those of you on the team red dist list have seen much of this), but I've added some updates on the Post Marathon Parties  

• Tuesday: 5:30pm at Soldiers Field (Join for a run, then gather for a cookout! This has been taking place each Tuesday over the past few weeks, and is a lot of fun! Even if you don't join the run, stop on by shortly after 6pm for the social.
• Tuesday: Don't want to run, but want to bike?... Join Joe Ryan at 5pm and ride until approx 6:30, returning for the cookout.
• Wednesday: 5:30pm at the Byron Track (located at the middle school). Join for some speed....we'll discuss workout options, then take off!
• Thursday: 6pm Team R.E.D. ... if anyone is interested in Home Hosting please let me know. (I know we have some people interested in home hosting in June, and I'll be in touch with you regarding these opportunities.). -- Whether we land a home host, or not, details as to this week's RED will be updated on Wednesday.
• Friday: Stay tuned, I know some people are planning a long run.
• Sunday: Med City Marathon! Many R.E.D. members are participating either via the race itself, or volunteer opportunities!
• Sunday Post Marathon Party: Peg & Wally are hosting a post marathon party, and you are all invited!

Med City Marathon Post Race Party!!!!

Peg and Wally Arnold

612-202-6406

Sunday, May 29 at 3:00 PM

Mayo Civic Center ~ Circle turn around Rochester, MN

• Sunday Post Marathon Party in Byron:  The Chmielewskis, Mesenburgs and Walters are working up some details.  So far, it includes food and beer!  I'm liking it already.  I'll provide more details as plans are finalized. 
• Any other post marathon parties that want to be shared.. drop me an email at byron.teamred@gmail.com