Fun Stuff Approaching!

A few things to keep in mind as we approach the Fall...

Trail runners, be sure to check out Mason's new Facebook page for SE MN Trail Runners  http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/SE-Mn-Trail-Runners/388799291193002  Each Tuesday night the group get's out and about.. finding fun trails all over the area!

Tonight!  - Come on out to the Bears Den at 6pm to walk or run 3, 4 or 6 miles!   We have a few guests joining us tonight, so that'll be fun too!

• A few first time marathoners, currently taking a learn to marathon class at the Running Room.  We'll be sure to fire them up for their upcoming event.
• We'll also be joined by Brock from the new active lifestyle store in Rochester, TerraLoco.  I know a few members have paid a visit there already, it will be nice to learn what they have cooking. By the way, Team R.E.D. members received 15% off at TerraLoco!

This weekend.. races and long runs! 

• Saturday 7am:  Marathon training long run from the Rochester Atheletic Club.  This week's route is set for 15 miles.  
• Saturday 8am:  Purple Stride is taking place as part of the fight against Pancreatic Cancer.  There is a timed 10K along with a 5K awareness walk.  Team R.E.D. is sponsoring youth into this event.. nice work all! - Learn more or register at http://rochestertrackclub.com/
• Saturday 9am:  Recovery is Happening - This 5K run/walk is directed by Team R.E.D.'s Lori!  Come out and support the effort, post race there are kids activities and door prizes!  Team R.E.D. is sponsoring youth into this event as well!  -- Once again nice work R.E.D.!  - More information and registration available at http://rochestertrackclub.com/
• Saturday 9am:  Lift Up Their Hearts is taking place in Eagan. Proceeds from this event will go to our school being built in Butare, Rwanda.  You can register and get more information by visiting http://www.liftuptheirhearts.org/fun-run

Other big things approaching... !

• Sept 28th - Registration for the Living History Farms Off Road Race.  Mark your calendars as you don't want to miss this.  Register at http://www.fitnesssports.com/November_races/LivHistFarms/lhf_index.html  Team R.E.D. has a bus chartered for this event... once you register, zip me a note saying "I want on the bus!"  and we'll save you a seat.  See notes below, we have some great sponsor support for this road trip!
• October 7th - Twin Cities Marathon and 10 Miler.  Drop me an email at byron.teamred@gmail.com if you're running one of these two great races, so we can make sure Team R.E.D. get's connected at the start and finish!
• Nov 10th - Gamehaven True Cross Country Run takes place at the boy scout camp just south of Rochester.  This is a great event, Team R.E.D.'s Jim Mason is a major player in the planning of this fun 5 miler, complete with creek crossings, a run through a castle and great food post race.  We'll need to have a Team R.E.D. theme again this year to help crank up the fun.
• Nov 17th - Living History Farms Off Road Race.  We have a bus chartered again!  -- Be sure to regisiter as soon as registration opens on Sept 28th, this race filled within a couple days last year. 
• Special thanks to two of our sponsors who are picking up much of the tab for the cost of the bus... 
• K&S is covering $500 toward the fun!
• Bears Den is chipping in $200 for the 3rd  year in a row!