Opportunities through the weekend

• Tonight 6pm:  Team R.E.D. gathers at the home of Mike & Diane Paradise (355 Carlisle Lane NW, Rochester).   You'll have options when it comes to routes, but be warned, there will be hills! Our hosts are providing water, beer and sandwiches.... if you would like to bring a dish or desert to pass, please do so.
• The theme is Football Frenzy!  Wear something football like, i.e. favorite jersey, tee shirt, helmet... be sure to represent!
• Saturday 7am:  Full & Half Marathon Training long run from the RAC.  This is the last of the group long runs leading to the fall marathon season.  Good luck to everyone!
• Saturday 8am:  Recovery is Happening 5K directed by Team R.E.D.'s Lori!   Join them at the Rochester YMCA, located at 709 First Avenue SW.   Registration forms and event details are available at http://rochestertrackclub.com/Calendar/Calendar-Detail.aspx?raceID=458
• Sunday 7:30am:  Test-Run of the 2012 Lace Up Against Breast Cancer course.  Meet at the south doors of Mayo High School... get your run in, and then catch breakfast and coffee with the group. 
• Sunday 10am:  Purple Stride 5K & 10K, a pancreatic cancer fundraiser.   Registration begins at 8am, and an opening ceremony takes place at 9;15am.   For more details visit http://www.kintera.org/faf/help/helpEventInfo.asp?ievent=482210&lis=1&kntae482210=F4A99789F9154CA09DAE0669265A5A0F
• Sunday 11am:  A 13 miler headed up by Lori.  Meet on the Douglas Trail, near the post office on Valley High drive in Rochester.   You'll head out and back on the Douglas trail.    For more details or to let her know you're coming, please contact Lori at lbelaen@gmail.com
• Sunday 4pm:  Meet at the 3rd Bridge of Oxbow for a nice hike in the park!    The 3rd bridge is found by entering the park on the gravel road, proceeding past the entrance to the zoo and camping areas, then following a right had curve, and going approx 1/4 mile.. the parking lot is on your left.