Tonight!

Quick update for tonight... the trail crew has a plan... see two options below, and Sunday's post to catch the rest of the week! 

Don't forget to vote on the poll... with only 6 votes cast, the girls seem to be winning... What's that? zero votes for Garret... come on!  Someone must want to throw him a bone!

Tuesday 5:30pm:   Tempo Run on the Douglas Trail.   Meet at the trailhead in Rochester (along valleyhigh road next to IBM).  This tempo is mostly flat, but a bridge or two might make you think otherwise.

Tuesday 6:15pm:  Tuesday Trail crew heads out from Quarry Hill for what is commonly referred to as the Quarry Hill Quickie!  Meet at the tennis courts and enjoy. 

Monday Maniacs -- and then some!

Wow! What a weekend of events! Team R.E.D. was active at the Woman's Race in Rochester.... active at Wabasha River Boat Days... active at the Shithouse 5K in Lacrosse... active active active! I would venture to guess some were active at the Marathon Training Long Run and the Off Season Striders run as well. Pretty amazing group!

Late tonight, I'm planning to update this post with some catch up race strategy videos we captured at the Beer Mile... if you're on Team Red Facebook you may have already seen them, but if not.. it's a treat to see how complicated a beer mile might be, or how simple it might be. (Hopefully have a chance to lift some pictures from weekend races and get them in as well, or that might come another day, time will tell).

In the meantime.. the most time critical thing of note are this week's workout options!

• Monday 6pm: The Monday Maniacs are going to meet at Wildwood Sports Bar for a fun run/walk. We will head out on the trails which are flat and mainly shaded. It is always nice to start the week with some sort of fitness. We always seem to have a great time! Everyone is always welcome to bring a friend or two!
• Tuesday 5:30pm:   Tempo Run on the Douglas Trail.   Meet at the trailhead in Rochester (along valleyhigh road next to IBM).  This tempo is mostly flat, but a bridge or two might make you think otherwise.
• Tuesday 6:15pm:  Tuesday Trail crew heads out.. (I haven't seen where yet, but I'm sure it's awesome!)  Check back for details!
• Wednesday 5:30pm:   Speed work on the track in Byron.   The track is located behind the middle school on 4th street (even if you'll be a little late, show up and turn the wheels!).
• Thursday 5:30pm:  Team B.E.D. takes off via Bike from the Bears Den in Byron.  This is a great addition to Thursday nights!  Gives you a chance to either cross train, or a potential alternative if you are recovering from a running bump.   Join Randy and crew as they roll out for some road time, before getting back for the social part of the evening.
• Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is back in Byron at the Bears Den - first time back since the Beer Mile, I sure hope they'll let us in again!  We'll have routes of 3, 4 or 6 miles. 
• Note:  The roundabout in Byron is now open, so coming from Rochester you can take the 10th Ave entrance, and stay right around the bout! 

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Tell me who is best prepared for the race... The Guys? The Girls? or Garret? See Poll on the right hand side of the blog.

Thanks for hosting Jean!

Was a great night at the Eagles Club. George pulled a nice surprise speech on Jean.. that was fun! What a wonderful night it was!!

Join us Thursday!

Jean Murray is hosting us this Thursday at the Eagles Club. Jean is awesome in more ways than one... she is a superstar contributor to the Rochester Track Club board!   I had served like 1000 years with her as the co-director of Spring Classic, except that can't be true, she is younger than 1000.     She is the leader of the Off Season Striders weekend runs.... and she is a Team R.E.D. member who wants to say Thank You!   She is Awesome!  

Join us Thursday at 6pm (5:30pm if you prefer to bike).    Jean is hosting Team R.E.D. and it will be one fun party!   You don't need to bring anything, as she has arranged for food, lemonade and beer starting at 6pm!

Below are links of some routes ranging from 3.3 miles to 5.7    I do think there's another option, but my download is acting goofy  (could it be the time of night?).. .at any rate.. come join the event and celebrate!

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Ahhh.. did anyone ever mention how fun the Tuesday night trail runs are?   I joined last night and caught a couple pictures.  Very awesome what Mr. Mason has pulled together!

Jen brought two left feet!   - luckily the team bailed her out with shoes! 

Great turnout for the trail!

Two new girls.. Kristie and Andrea make their way, while Yvonne pushes them!

Really spectacular scene at the overlook.

Adam did the bike thing... hey! if you want to bike on trail night, check out the park and do it if it works!
 



Thanks Paradise Family!

The Monday Maniacs were home hosted by the Diane and Mike... the pool was super refreshing post run! The food and drink was delicious... and one Marine was a bit afraid to play volleyball! 

Casey playing catch up after a late start

Chris with the "new" girls.. Ann & Meagan

Gwen, Teri & Lorelei

Jim and Mike

Hilly route!

The reward

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Follow this link to see Tom's first person account of the Beer Mile - as well as a few notes that show just how physically active, and community minded this team is.   You are all awesome!   http://www.olmstedcountyjournal.com/index.php?town=byron&category=health

 

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Here's what's left for the week, and it's a lot of group run opportunity as well as a lot of races this weekend! 

• Tuesday 5:30pm - Speed on the Douglas Trail.  Meet at the trail head in Rochester for a tempo session.
• Tuesday 6:15pm - The trail crew is heading to Gamehaven Scout Reservation!   Home of one of the best November races around!  Gamehaven True Cross Country run!
• Wednesday 5:30pm - Speed!  Planning on the Byron track with music on the sound system!  Come out and get the wheels Turning!
• Thursday 5:30pm - The bike crew is heading out from the Eagles Club in Rochester for some miles in the saddle (I think that's bike talk).
• Thursday 6pm - Team R.E.D. heads to the Eagles Club in Rochester!  This event is hosted by Jean and she's buying!  We'll do our route chatter with routes of 3, 4 or 6 miles.. and come back for the party... Thanks much Jean!
• Saturday 8:30am - The Rochester Woman's Race is a 4 miler takes place at the east pavilion of Silver Lake.  http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=312 
• Saturday 8am - Wabasha Riverboat Days 10K/5K  - at least a few R.E.D. members have mentioned this one! http://www.raceguide365.com/wabasha-riverboat-days-5k-a-10k-river-run
• Saturday 9am - SMU trail scamper is described as a cross country type of course.   Sounds like fun on the St Mary's campus.  http://beta.active.com/winona-mn/running/races/smu-trail-scamper-2013
• Saturday 6:30pm - The Shithouse 5K!  Last year Team R.E.D. had a blast at this event.   https://www.facebook.com/events/488010304620114/?ref=25

Monday Maniac Reminder! - And Volunteer Call !

See the post from Chris below regarding tonights Monday Maniacs - 6pm start time..

Yeah, that's right, we are going to do a Pool Party! We will meet at Mike and Diane Paradise's house for a run/walk to be followed by some well deserved relaxing in the pool. Mike is providing the beer and Ramsey is getting the pizza. You are welcome to bring something to pass (more beer is always an option and seems to go over well!). Bring your suit and towel and your best water volley ball game!! I for one am hoping all the mud is washed off by then! Volunteers Needed! The Douglas Trail 11 mile is scheduled for the morning of Saturday Aug 3rd.  Race Director Greg Hagen could use about 5 more volunteers.  If you're available and interested, please contact Greg directly at gthagen@gofast.am --- Keep in mind, volunteers get free food and a shirt!

Additions to the week ahead!

The additions you're going to read in this post, are just that, additions!  Be sure to check the previous post to catch the rest of the things going on!

Congrats to all you Tough Mudders out there! What a great event that is... it tests you in many ways!

Team R.E.D. gettin' a little dirty...

More pictures from Beer Mile, Tough Mudder and the Kids Mile to follow..

• Speaking of Kids Mile... bring your kids to Byron for a FREE 1 mile race on the parade route tonight! - each finisher will receive a cookie or freeze pop courtesy of Byron MarketPlace! -- if your young one would rather go just 1/2 mile.. that's all good.. but bring them out to do something active, before settling in for the Byron Good Neighbor Days Parade.
• Kids Mile stars at 5:30pm from the Middle School in Byron... Parade follows at 6pm.
• Team R.E.D. is walking in the parade, all are welcome to join us! If interested in joining the parade, consider swinging over to the O'Leary's home at 805 1st Ave for a pre-parade planning happy hour starting at 3pm. Beer, water and sandwiches provided.   If you can't make it to O'Leary's, you can still join the parade team, by meeting us at the Middle School parking lot at 5:30ish.  

Here are the additions to the upcoming week schedule.   -- see the previous post for all the rest of the week's schedule.

• Tuesday 5:30pm - Woo is leading a tempo session on the Douglas trail.  Meet at the trail head parking lot in Rochester (between IBM and the Postal facility on Valley High road).  
• Thursday 5:30pm - The Bikers are at it again, with an opportunity to B.E.D. from the Eagles Club in Rochester.  This is the same location Walkers and Runners will start from for Team R.E.D.'s evening.  Come on back and join the post exercise social, as Jean is generously providing the food and drink for the evening!   

What a great night at the Beer Mile... we had a lot of fun, and raised some good old fashioned cash for the Byron Community Fund!  Thanks to all who participated, contributed and volunteered! 

A special thanks goes to Dan and Jen for all their work organizing it!  You were awesome race directors - always cool under pressure, and hot in the sun!   Also a special thanks to Tom W for taking this picture, and many others! 

The brains of the operation.. Jen & Dan!

The Inaugural Beer Mile Champions and current course record holders are both Team R.E.D. members.  Congrats to Braden and Tohnia.... you really flew on the mile, and handle the beer just fine too!
The video clip below is about 4 minutes long... if you want to get to watch it all, you'll get a feel for the rules.. if you want to skip to the start of the race, forward to approx the 3 minute mark.


Here's what's up next...

Saturday 8am - Byron Good Neighbor Days 5K and 2.5K.   Race day registration is available!   If you're not planning to run, but are available, email Charro to volunteer.  He's at

charro.coleman@byron.k12.mn.us

Monday 6pm -  The Monday Maniacs are home hosted by the Diane and Mike at 355 Carlisle Lane NW, Rochester.  Join us for a run or a walk, and come back for a pool party!   Swimsuits are recommended. 

Tuesday 6:15pm - The trail crew is heading on a Mystery Trail Tour.  Yvonne and Mason are going to check out a new trail near Yvonnes house on Sunday. If all looks good that will be our Tuesday trail plan. Yvonne lives in SW Rochester west of Willow Creek GC.    If for some reason that doesn't work out I'll pick something in town. Stay tuned for an update late Sunday.

Wednesday 5:30pm - Speed!  Planning on the Byron track with music on the sound system!  Come out and get the wheels Turning!

Thursday 6pm - Team R.E.D. heads to the Eagles Club in Rochester!  This event is hosted by Jean and she's buying!  We'll do our route chatter with routes of 3, 4 or 6 miles.. and come back for the party... Thanks much Jean!

It's here! Join the fun!

Thanks to Chris for providing the important reminder below: 

 

Beer Mile!  Join us tonight at the Bears Den!   Race day registration runs from 4:30pm-6:30pm with the race rolling at 7pm!  

Join us at 6pm for the regular Team R.E.D. tonight starting with a 3, 4 or 6 mile run or walk... you'll be back in time to take part, or spectate Beer Mile! 

The Torchlight 5K was a big hit!  A big hot hit!  Team R.E.D. members conquered the course successfully, leaving a little sweat on the streets of Minneapolis... and later, celebrated appropriately.   We'll post USATF Team Results as soon as they are available (typically a couple of days). 

Many Thanks to Chris and K&S Heating for sponsoring the post race gathering at The Loon!  -- Remember, when your stuff breaks, call him! 

As you can see below, Tom and Diana tied in the post-race pushup challenge.  Officials say Diana won the tie breaker by looking better and making less painful sounding noises during the event!

Downtown Minneapolis... you can nearly see the heat!

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Catching up with KP & Rachel... They completed their 22nd Marathon Missoula this month!  Additionally, they displayed Team R.E.D. pride at the Vancouver Marathon in June! - Way to roll...

And another important note... They are celebrating their 6 Year Anniversary today!  Happy Anniversary!




Representing at Vancouver!

#22 in the books!



Beat the Heat!

Tuesday's trail crew is pictured below... a warm night with good friends!

• Speed Work 5:30pm - due to the rather warm temps, I would advise speed work to move inside tonight.  Plan on RCTC indoor track at 5:30pm and get your speed on!
• Torch Light 5K in Minneapolis- Carpool leaves Rochester at 4:30pm (that's should be communicated as 4:15pm for Becker and Monica).   We'll gather at the walmart/sam club parking lot along 55th St NW.    We meet near the Kwik Trip.    This is a USATF event!  Go Team R.E.D.   -- if anyone still wants in, there's still time!  https://register.bazumedia.com/reg/form?eventID=1711
• Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. gathers at the Bears Den for a run,  walk or bike... you can get 3, 4 or 6 miles in... then of course, get back to the Den for the next bullet item!
• Thursday 7pm!  Beer Mile This is a high anticipated event... online registration is now closed, but race day registrsttion is available!  Come out and run it!  If not, come spectate, and consider a donation to the Byron Community Fund!    -- http://beta.active.com/byron-mn/running/team-red-beer-mile-2013   -- want to volunteer? - contact Jen or Dan at jenschrandt@hotmail.com , dan@svmrochester.com
• Saturday July 20th at 8am!  Good Neighbor Days 5K  Get your registration form at the following link http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=176&ArticleID=308   Charro is still accepting runners/walkers and Volunteers!   If you'd like to volunteer, please email Charro at charro.coleman@byron.k12.mn.us 
• Saturday 7am:  The marathon training class takes off from the RAC.  A great place to log the long miles!
• Sunday July 21st 5:30pm - Team R.E.D. is hosting a FREE Kids Mile on the Good Neighbor Day parade route.  Bring the kids and have some fun!  We can probably use a couple volunteers getting this thing rolling... it should be a blast!  - if you want to volunteer for this gig, please send me an email at Byron.teamred@gmail.com
• Sunday July 21st 6pm:  - Team R.E.D. is marching in the parade!   We'll sing some songs, toss out candy and can coolies!  Come join us!  You can volunteer for the kids race, and march!  -- Watch for news regarding a pre-parade tune up.  (we have to work on our chants!).    If you're planning to march in the parade... please email me at Byron.teamred@gmal.com

Weekend, Monday, Tuesday!

Thanks to the Mesenburg's & Nepstads for hosting such a great evening Thursday.  Lots of miles, and even more smiles!  

The evening started out with a B.E.D. crew of Bike. Eat. Drink. and then rolled into a group of runners and walkers!  Of course, eventually, we're all together again! 

Don, Randy, Judy, Tom & Sarah.... Bike. Eat. Drink!

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What's on the Agenda for the next little bit? See below! 

• Saturday 7am:  The Marathon training run is set for 14 miles!  The description below is a copy and paste from Dan's Blog at http://runningrochester.blogspot.com/   You can find information like you see below each week regarding the training runs.   - They are fantastic training runs with a large group, and as you see in the note below, they are supported with volunteers at water stations!
•  RAC run Saturday July 13th, 7 AM this route is 14 miles and has 3 water stop locations 1 at Mayo credit union, 2 at Kutzky park, and 3rd at Kindercare daycare,  with us picking up the 3rd location twice after making a 5 mile loop  for 7 miles half marathoners will go back after the second water stop at Kutzky park.  http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=5986994
• Sunday 8am:  The Off Season Striders take off from Panera South for a 4-6 miler.  Of course, you can always change the distance if you want a little more.. a little less.  Come out and enjoy a cup of coffee post run!
• Sunday 6pm:  All comers meet in Byron.   Bring your kids and enjoy this free event at the track located at the Middle School.  They'll have a chance to long jump, high jump, shot put and run races on the track!
• Volunteers needed for this event!  Last time, it lasted until approx. 7:20pm.   Commit 60-90 minutes and come join us!  Please email me at byron.teamred@gmail.com if you're available to help!   Every job is easy!   I promise...
• Monday 6pm: The Monday Maniacs are heading back to Douglas!  We'll gather at the trail parking lot... and run/walk an out and back on the Douglas Trail.  Post workout, we'll head to the Saloon (one of the happiest places on earth!)  

Douglas Saloon, Voted #1 Most Comfy Chairs!   (I just made that up, but they are comfy!)



 

• Tuesday 6:15pm-  The Trail crew goes for a Root River Ramble!  The park is 8.2 miles south of Mayo HS just stay on Co Rd 1 and look for the small sign pointing to the park.  It's a lot of fun just outside the city.   Join in for the ramble, then head over to Whistle Binkies for the post party!

 

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Some Don't Forgets!   - and all the don't forgets have an opportunity to volunteer.. please consider! 

• Torch Light 5K in Minneapolis- Carpool leaves Rochester at 4:30pm (that's should be communicated as 4:15pm for Becker and Monica).   We'll gather at the walmart/sam club parking lot along 55th St NW.    We meet near the Kwik Trip.    This is a USATF event!  Go Team R.E.D.   -- if anyone still wants in, there's still time!  https://register.bazumedia.com/reg/form?eventID=1711
• Beer Mile Thursday 7pm! If you're not running in the beer mile, I struggle to understand why not.  But.. if you're not, you can still come at 6pm.. go for a run or walk, and be back in time to cheer on the Beer Milers!   -- http://beta.active.com/byron-mn/running/team-red-beer-mile-2013   -- want to volunteer? - contact Jen or Dan at jenschrandt@hotmail.com , dan@svmrochester.com
• Good Neighbor Days 5K Saturday July 20th at 8am!  Get your registration form at the following link http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=176&ArticleID=308   Charro is still accepting runners/walkers and Volunteers!   If you'd like to volunteer, please email Charro at charro.coleman@byron.k12.mn.us 
• Sunday July 21st 5:30pm - Team R.E.D. is hosting a FREE Kids Mile on the Good Neighbor Day parade route.  Bring the kids and have some fun!  We can probably use a couple volunteers getting this thing rolling... it should be a blast!  - if you want to volunteer for this gig, please send me an email at Byron.teamred@gmail.com
• Sunday July 21st 6pm:  - Team R.E.D. is marching in the parade!   We'll sing some songs, toss out candy and can coolies!  Come join us!  You can volunteer for the kids race, and march!  -- Watch for news regarding a pre-parade tune up.  (we have to work on our chants!).    If you're planning to march in the parade... please email me at Byron.teamred@gmal.com

Fun on the Trails!

Don't forget to register for the Beer Mile!  This inaugural event is being held at the Bears Den in Byron and will help us raise money for the Byron Community Fund!   The first 150 registered received a Team R.E.D. bottle opener!

Keep in mind, there is a spectators pass you can purchase which gets you access to the beer too! 

http://www.active.com/running/byron-mn/team-red-beer-mile-2013

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Another strong turnout for the trail running crew!  They enjoyed a wonderful  night at Whitewater State park... I lifted the pics from facebook.  Ramsey's caption on one is  "because you can't see this from your couch!" 

If you've been skipping the trails, you may want to reconsider! 

 

 

 

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• Tonight at 5:30pm - You can get a speed session at the track in Byron.   The workout is typically 300M repeats, but can be altered to just about anything... the key is to run, and run fast! 
• Thursday 5:30pm & 6pm! -  Team R.E.D. is home hosted by the combination of Mesenburgs and Nepstads!  -- We'll gather at Dan and Amy's home at 1098 8th Ave NW.   See the note from Dan below..  Keep in mind the 5:30pm Bike option.. this group is picking up steam!
• Bikers are meeting at 5:30pm, Walkers/Runners at 6:00pm... Mesenburgs and Nepstads have the beer, wine and water covered and will provide sloppy joes... everyone else should go the side dish route if possible. Could be a possible Beer Mile test!

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If you're still considering the Torchlight 5K or Tough Mudder, get signed up now, as price hikes go in effect Thursday!  -- For both races be sure to register as Team R.E.D. - additionally, if you're a USATF member, you get a $19 discount on the Torchlight!

 

Torchlight - http://www.torchlight5k.com.prod.ngin.com/page/show/502309-registration

Tough Mudder -  http://toughmudder.com/events/minnesota-sat-jul-20-sun-jul-21-2013/?utm_source=cctact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=minnesotapi

 

Best Wishes to Paul in Golden Colorado!

It took some time to get this picture together... I would note, the women flocked to Paul very quickly for the picture, lucky guy!   Then .. the unthinkable.. check out Garrett's expression, and Randy's... and draw your own conclusion as to what took place!

None the less.. Paul isn't leaving Team R.E.D., he's simply going to be a bit further away, and now will pay the increased "out of state" membership dues!  We'll see him again soon, this I know!

Also, thanks to Chris for a great toast, recognizing Paul, as one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet... and it's so true!   Best of Luck in Golden, CO  Paul... and I sure hope your new place can handle a party of 40 next summer!  

Great week approaching!

We'll start out the week with a send off for Paul T as he prepares for his next adventure in Golden, Colorado! Join us at Monday Maniacs this week to celebrate with Paul!  He's going to miss his friends around here.. but he's also going to love the time in Colorado! 

• Monday 6pm: The Monday Maniacs are gathering at Wildwood Sports Bar & Grill for a run on the Mayowood loop... then it's back to the bar for Paul's Gettin' Out of Dodge party!   If you can't make it to the run at 6pm, join us around 7pm for the party! 
• Tuesday 6:30pm:  The Tuesday Trail runners are heading to Whitewater State Park for Whitewater Part II!   If you're going from Rochester, you can connect with others in a car pool / caravan. Gather at Century HS by the baseball fields at 6:00PM, to arrive at park by 6:30.
• Wednesday 5:30pm:  It's a speed session on the track in Byron.  The track is located on 4th Street behind the Middle School. Come out and join the fastest run of the week!
• Thursday 5:30pm:   Team B.E.D. is peddling out for a bike ride.  This is from the same location as team R.E.D. and W.E.D.  If you're looking for a biking opportunity, arrive at 1098 8th Ave NW in Byron ready to ride at 5:30pm.  Then come back for the Eat. Drink portion of the evening.
• Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. & W.E.D. (and B.E.D.) is hosted by the Mesenburgs and Nepstads!   At 6pm runners and walkers will take off from Dan & Amy's home located at 1098 8th Ave NW in Byron, and set out for routes of 3, 4 or 6ish miles.   Stay tuned for "what to bring" in a future post. 

Happy Independence Day!

Thursday 8:30am:  Happy 4th of July!  You can start your celebration with a race in Stewartville!   There's a 5 mile, 3 mile and a Kids Half Mile, all taking place at Florence Park in Stewartville.  

• Race day registration and packet pickup is available starting at 7am at Florence Park.
• 5-Mile starts at 8:30am
• 3-Mile run/walk starts at 9:30am
• Kids 1/2 mile starts at 10:30am.  

Saturday 7am:  The marathon training long run rolls out at 7am!   12 miles is the plan, but there are options for 10 - 14 miles!  Check out the route at   http://runningrochester.blogspot.com/

Monday 6pm:  We'll be sending Paul off to Colorado! Join us at WildWood Bar & Grill for Monday Maniacs.  Plan to get out on the Mayowood loop, and back for some fun!

For the 4th of July.. I found this fitting, not sure who could ever sing it better...