Friday, July 12, 2013

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

2 comments:

  1. Is there race day registration for the Beer Mile?

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  2. Yes.. race day registration is available! 4:30-6:30pm at the Bears Den.

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