Boston Leigh Hemenway! - WELCOME!

Congratulations to Erin & Andy as they have added a baby girl to the family... Boston has arrived at a healthy, happy 7 pounds 2 ounces... Mom and daughter are doing well, and Andy is taking a nap!

Once again Congrats! Totally Awesome!

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Another congratulations is in order as Roger hit the track tonight! He didn't literally hit it, as he stayed upright on his feet the entire time... Roger logged 1 mile running, his first run not on a treadmill since his hospital stay.. very exciting to see him run!

Roger leading the pack!  Left to right Todd, John, Tom, Roger, Tom and Becky... thanks to Christina for snapping the pic! 

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Congratulations to all the Team R.E.D. and Rochester area runners who competed in Boston on Monday!  What a great accomplishment.  You all crushed it! 

Below is a pic from Woo's Boston Album showing some well deserved celebratory beverages at Fenway Park!   

Dawn, Tom, Trevor and Gwen... in all there were 17 Team R.E.D. members out there!

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Volunteer Opportunity! 

The Rochester Track Club's Spring Classic 15K, 5K and Melby Kids mile is on Saturday May 3rd.   They can can use volunteers on Friday the 2nd as well as on race day!   Looking to fill approx 10 volunteer slots, please consider pitching in!  You can register as a volunteer at the following link.. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DAAAA2CABFF2-rochester

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Want to the the Green Bay Half Marathon, but didn't get registered?  Run onto Lambeau Field... touch the tundra!   Irene has a bib available and it's eligible for transfer... cost is $75 plus transfer fee.. contact Irene at irenie6279@gmail.com  if you'd like to get your hands on a bib!  The race date is May 18th.

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Here's what's still to come this week...

• Thursday 5:30am:  Progressive run from the RAC.  Meet at the front doors and we'll take off on the flat streets of Rochester!   
• Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. heads to the Bears Den in Byron.  We'll get some miles, and always smiles! Plan on routes of 3, 4 or 6 miles. 
• Friday 5pm:  Join the Rochester Track Club for trash pickup.  The Track Club has adopted the path that curves around soldiers field golf course.  Meet on the trail just across from Hy-Vee... gloves and bags will be provided. -- afterwards join the crew for post 'good works' beverages! 
• Saturday 7:15am:  The marathon and half marathon training long run takes off from the RAC. It's 17.5 miles for the marathoners complete with volunteers staffing aid stations. 
• Saturday 8am:  The SEMYO 5K is ready to rock again. The event takes place at Century High School... more details at the following link.  http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=454&TM=83071.53
• Saturday 2pm: The Color Dash is taking place to benefit The Place!   The location is at the Olmsted County Medicial Center Sports Medicine factility at 5155  55th St NW in Rochester.   Color Dashes are a lot of fun!   You can find more information at http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=462&TM=83071.53
• Sunday 8am:  Off Season Striders take off from Dunn Bros North.  A fun group to run with, typically 5-8 miles. Always coffee to wrap it up. 
• Sunday 8am:  The Trail crew is heading to Oxbow Park at the 1st Bridge.  This is now a weekly event.  Never tried trail running?  Give it a shot, trail runners seem to smile all the time! 
• Monday 6pm:  The Monday Maniacs are heading to Douglas!  You know it, that means a flat run along the Douglas trail, followed by festivities in the Douglas Saloon!  One of my favorite stops!