New Members!

It was a great night for a run or walk with Team R.E.D. last night!  The weather was perfect, but I would also note, by the time the run was over, it was Headlamp territory.  I suggest always having your headlamps for evening runs at least until our days get longer again (one day way in the future!)

Randy and Dave lead the pack

Oliver 'group' running

Claire, Marley & Steve

Don chatting Franks ear off (Frank is a new guy!)

I couldn't keep up!

Additionally we recognized two new members!  Frank & Oliver joined Team RED!

Welcome Frank to Team R.E.D.!  - He's coming on the Living History Farms Bus too... a great way to get to know more members!

Welcome Oliver to Team R.E.D. ... it would seem Oliver joined some time ago, and Tom forgot to get him his Shirt Presentation... well, that's now been corrected!  Welcome!   

**Week Ahead - Reminder for evening runs it's Headlamp & Reflective clothing time of year!**

Group Runs

• Saturday 7:30am - Off Season Striders take off from Roosters Barn & Grill on West Circle Dr.  Always fun to run or walk with this group, then settle in for coffee or breakfast!
• Saturday 8pm-Midnight - All of us are invited to the wedding dance of Mia and Danny
• Sunday 8am - Off Season Striders rolls again.. this time from Charlies on 2nd.  Same routine.. get some exercise and enjoy some social time afterwards!
• Monday 6pm - Wildwood Bar & Grill.. as the trails are incredible in that area this time of year.    
• Tuesday 6:15pm - the trail crew is Cruising Carly State park.  Talk of post race refreshments at a Plainview establishment or at the home of one of our members near Elgin. Meet at the first parking lot to the right past the entry kiosk.
• Wednesday 5:30pm - Hill work out continues to be a staple of the season!  Meet at the Soldiers Field War Memorial parking lot, and prepare to get better! 
• Thursday 6:30pm- The poll takers  have spoken.... I would seem the majority of voters are interested in checking out the Mayo Clinic's Sports Medicines new digs.. it's pretty awesome stuff!   To register please call 507-266-9100 to register and visit sportsmedicine.mayoclinc.org to learn more about their performance solution programs. 
• You can also get more information, and see yet another picture of St Amand by visiting http://rochestertrackclub.com/SiteImages/FileGallery/Running_Night_777.pdf
• For those who are attending, if you'd like to social aftewards, please share with me some ideas where, and we'll communicate that with the Team as well.  

Volunteering

• For Thursday there were some bites on volunteering at the Section 1A Cross Country meet, and in fact, you would be able to volunteer at this meet and still join the Sports Med tour!  The Rochester Track club does a bulk of the work, and they would be the point of contact if you'd like to help.   Check out www.rochestertrackclub.com

Race Opportunities

I'm going a little out of sequence.. 

Nov 8th: Don't forget about Gamehaven True Cross Country run!  Team R.E.D. has had a strong showing in the past, let's continue to participate and promote this great local event!  You can register at http://form.jotformpro.com/form/42657378568977

Saturday Oct 18th 9am:  Tour De Essex 7K Trial Run.  Learn more at http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=673

Saturday/Sunday Oct 18th/19th - The Mankato Marathon weekend still has open events.  You can register for the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or relay at http://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=10071  or register at the expo on Saturday for any events that are still open at that time. Several R.E.D. members are taking part in various races in Mankato!  

Friday Oct 24th 7:30pm:  The Moonlight Hoot Scoot looks to be a Hoot!  Check out the details at http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=654

Saturday Oct 25th - The Spirit Run 1K, 5K and 10K's rolls out of Holy Spirit School.  Check out the following link for additional details, including start times of each race. http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=654

Saturday Nov 1st - 5k/10K Fun Run/Walk to Fight Lung Cancer.  The information was forwarded to me by our teammate Jim Li.   Registration starts at 8am.. Races at 9am at Autumn Ridge Chuch in Rochester.  You can learn more about the organization at http://www.wortmanlungcancerfoundation.com/

New creative race to raise money for Breast Cancer Research will take place during Byron's Brrrr Fest on Friday Dec 4th!  This race is a Team R.E.D. hosted event.  Check back for details this weekend!