Sunday, November 30, 2014

Bundle Up and Go!

Consider answering the Poll Question on the side of the blog... we want to know what people think of cold weather running...  

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Ahhhh... so it's a bit chilly in the wind, let's stay after it!   Here's a look at the week ahead... as is the norm, it's a busy one, and remember, this week ends with a fun charity event!  The Underwear One-Mile... with post party at the Bears Den Ice Bar!

Monday 6pm:  Dooley's is the "Hot Spot".  I'm sure we'll consider wind direction before we pick a route, then off we'll go! Of course, we'll come back to warm up in the comfy confines of  Dooley's Pub.
Tuesday 6:15pm:  The Tuesday Trail crew is winding through Eastwood park in Rochester. The park is just east of RCTC at 3230 Hwy 14 East. Meet at the main lot, near the softball field.
Wednesday 5:15pm:  The Hill crew is staying strong!  Gather at Edina Realty near TJ Maxx and work it!
Thursday 6am: Get your speed rolling at the indoor track of RCTC.  We know the surface will be dry, so you can really crank it! Bring an extra pair of shoes to change into when you reach the track, no wet shoes allowed from outside.
Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. hits the Bears Den for another great evening. Oh, you will be able to choose a run or walk option before settling inside for some social time.
Friday 6:30pm:   The Underwear One-Mile for Join the Journey!  Race day registration is at Byron MarketPlace and the post race party is at the Bears Den.   We can use more runners to help us raise funds while having a blast!  Additionally, we can use more volunteers!   You can volunteer, make a donation or register for the event by following this link    http://form.jotform.us/form/43033119024138

Team R.E.D. Underwear One-Mile!
Get Creative with your undies!  Top Male and Top Female Underwear as judged by an esteem panel each win the Golden Undie Plaque with a $50 Gift Card from TerraLoco!
Dec 5th 6:30pm 
Online Registration available at http://form.jotform.us/form/43033119024138
Race Day Registration starting at 5pm at Byron MarketPlace 

Lots of Prizes!  
A pair of shoes of your choice from TerraLoco!
Other great prizes from TerraLoco!
Car Washes from Need's Car Wash!
Free Entry to Med City Half Marathon from Med City Marathon!
Free Entry to Med City 5K frm Med City Marathon!
Free Entry to the Donut Run from Byron Cross Country!
Free Entry to the Beer Mile from Team R.E.D.!

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The Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon is offering $5 off online registration one day only, and that's Monday Dec 1st - Cyber Monday!  If you're considering, here's a chance to save a few bucks along the way.  http://www.active.com/st-joseph-mn/running/races/lake-wobegon-trail-marathon-2015

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Several other fun upcoming events to consider are listed below..... more details will follow on each of these as they approach, but you might want to mark your calendars now!  

  • Dec 13th 9:30am:  The 2nd race in the 3-race Winter 5K Series. If you missed the first one, there's still time to get involved and still a chance to place in the top 3 of your age group to win some of the great prizes!  In the series, you drop the slowest of your three 5K's, and your are scored based on your top two times.  So, even if you missed one, you can still win!  You can register at TerraLoco.  
  • Dec 13th 5-6:30pm'ish:  A pre-bowling party at Tod & Megs at 8431 14th St NW Byron.  It's a great opportunity to finish some of the beer that didn't get finished at inappropriate t-shirt night
  • Dec 13th 7-10pm:  Team R.E.D. Ugly Christmas Sweater Bowling!   The event takes place at Byron Lanes in Byron.  We'd like to keep a headcount of who is planning to join us so we can let the bowling alley know for sure how many lanes we need.  If you'd like to attend you can join the group via facebook or email Adam at atwalters2@gmail.com 
  • Dec 16th 6-8pm:  TerraLoco Customer Appreciation Night!  It's a 5K for Toys for Tots!  They just ask for $5 for the charity 5Ks, but with this one, if you bring a toy you'll get a free pair of socks!   Additioinally, they are giving away a boat load of prizes, providing beverages (both adult and kid friendly types), snacks, discounts and fun!  
  • Dec 20th:  Team R.E.D. / Off Season Striders Annual Christmas Breakfast Run & Breakfast! Cousin Eddie has been working the details and I'm happy to let you know we'll be once again hosted by the wonderful team at Charlie's Pub & Eatery on 2nd Street in Rochester.  The Team R.E.D. & Off Season Striders email distributions lists are being merged for the purpose of sending an evite to you all!  When you see it, be sure to commit as space is limited!   
  • Dec 24th:  A Christmas Eve morning run with brunch, and special guest Renee Saxman!  Jean is hosting and additional details will come.  Be sure to check back. 
  • Dec 31st 4pm:  The 3rd of the Winter Series 5Ks!  Again at Soldiers Field, with an award ceremony and open bar at Twigs to follow. 
  • Jan 3rd - The Rochester Track Club's annual Prediction Run and Lunch at Gloria Dei Church in Rochester. This is a race that anyone can win!  The person predicting the closest t their actual finish time wins, so you do not need to be the fastest for this one! 
  • Jan 31st - The Wilder Foot Race - a 20 mile unsupported gravel road race starting in Spring Valley.  Several Team R.E.D. members are planning on this one, let's make a winter party of it!  To register you just need to send an email to Dustin at wilderfootraces@gmail.com and let him know you'd like to enter the race (there is no charge!)  Tell him you'd like to run as part of Team R.E.D.'s team.  You can see pictures of past years by visiting http://wilderfootraces.wordpress.com/
  • By Jan 31st  - Register for Return of the Robin 5K, 10K or Half Marathon by Jan 31st and receive Free Entry to the Music Festival which includes Hair Ball!  The races and music fest are on March 28th. 

Friday, November 28, 2014

The Weekend & Monday!

Check out yesterday's post to learn about a fun event tonight with Booker Mini!  Thanks for sharing the information Lorelei!

Saturday 7:30am:  The Off Season Striders are heading out for a run from Charlies on 2nd. If we're going to log miles in the cold, we may as well do it together!  Stop in to Charlies post run for the social side of things.
Sunday 8am: Off Season Striders go again, this time from Panera South.  Let's run or walk and enjoy!
Monday 6pm:  Dooleys is the location for Monday Maniacs.  Always fun downtown, clear sidewalks, and a great post workout spot!  Join us!
Sunday 11/30 -  10pm:  The Underwear One-Mile registration increases from $20 to $25!   Register Now at the following link http://form.jotform.us/form/43033119024138     Remember, your registration fee goes entirely to Join the Journey and their mission with Breast Cancer!  To learn more about Join the Journey, you can visit http://www.jointhejourney.us/ 

How can the entire registration fee go to the cause?  Well, in large part thanks to our financial sponsors Bears Den and Byron MarketPlace Liquor!  They have sponsored at a level that covers our expenses!  Additionally, the event is managed by volunteers only... so that helps a lot too!  If you'd like to volunteer, please click the registration link, complete the form and check the box that says "volunteer".. I will connect with you with additional details as to your role.

Additionally, we have some great prizes and great prize sponsors!  If you are interested in contributing a prize please let me know, and we'll be happy to accept and acknowledge!

The "Best Undies" male and female will each receive a Golden Undie award!  The award is one of the following plaques, along with a $50 Gift Card from TerraLoco!

The winners of the Golden Undies are chosen by a panel of judges from the Bears Den.  Best Undies can be selected for any reason they see fit.. i.e. Most Creative, Most Sexy, Most Colorful, Most Fun,... figure out what you think might catch the judges eyes, and make it happen!



 Team R.E.D. Underwear One-Mile!
Dec 5th 6:30pm 
Online Registration available at http://form.jotform.us/form/43033119024138
Race Day Registration starting at 5pm at Byron MarketPlace 

Door Prizes Include:   
A pair of shoes of your choice from TerraLoco!
Other great prizes from TerraLoco!
Car Washes from Need's Car Wash!
Free Entry to Med City Half Marathon from Med City Marathon!
Free Entry to Med City 5K frm Med City Marathon!
Free Entry to the Donut Run from Byron Cross Country!
Free Entry to the Beer Mile from Team R.E.D.!

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to all! I hope you have a chance to enjoy the day, with family, friends or however you traditionally celebrate this day.   

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See details below for a Final Fundraiser from the Booker Mini Foundation this Friday evening.  Booker Mini also performs under the name of Reunion - the band that has played at the post race party for the Med City Marathon multiple years!

Booker Mini had a nice run of 10 years... raising over 600,000 dollars for families in need!

Join us for the
Booker Mini Foundation Annual Fundraiser
Friday, November 28
Taylor Arena, Mayo Civic Center
Doors open at 5:30pm  
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Music will always be the vehicle that drives our cause, 
we come together to celebrate life with our music in the hopes that it will entertain and inspire the community to join us in our efforts to help our neighbors.
For more information visit
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We need your HELP:
Silent Auction items needed; drop off at Mayo Civic Center main entrance from 10 am - 4 pm on Friday
AND
Reserved Tables still available with $500 donation ... Contact
to reserve your table today!
(Please Note in Subject Line Booker Mini Donation)

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Always Fun!

The Living History Farms Off Road Race and Team R.E.D. bus was a bunch of fun... it always is!  We also welcomed Beth to Team R.E.D. while on the trip! - the pics from LFH are courtesy of Tom W, Jim L, Jennifer M & Lorelei

Beth and the Free-Agent Shirt Presentation! 


Congrats to Gwen and Yvonne for each placing in their age groups!   Meanwhile, Team R.E.D.s co-ed team was led by Andy B, Shane, Jess F, and Claire... placing Team R.E.D. as 8th overall in the Co-Ed division, very nice!



Below are the lost and found items I have following the event.. might be the smallest collection since we started this bus trip several years ago!  I'll try to keep this stuff with me at RED events for awhile... otherwise email me to arrange pickup.  byron.teamred@gmail.com

Blue Flight Pants/Jacket... Black Pants

Tupperware with red lid ... Blue cooler w/wheels

Brooks shoes.. Mud Colored w/pink logo

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What's coming up this week?  See below...
  • Monday 6pm - Monday Maniacs are taking off from the Bears Den in Byron. As with any night, go the distance and pace you like and always stick around for the post workout fun!
  • Tuesday 6am - Speed work at RCTC indoor track.  Always remember to wear one pair of shoes into the facility, and change into dry shoes before running on the track.  
  • Tuesday 5pm - Hill workout Fox Valley hills... meet at Edina Reality near TJ Maxx, then you'll hit the hills for repeats!
  • Tuesday 6:15pm - The Trail crew hits Quarry Hill in Rochester.  Most are planning to run, but some are planning to hike.. so take your pick!  As always , some social time post workout!
  • Thursday - Thanksgiving Day - There is not official Team R.E.D. run due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.  Below is a list some Turkey Trot options.  
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We can still use more participants and volunteers for the Dec 5th fundraiser for Join the Journey!  Please consider!  There are still a limited qty of Boxers available.... get registered while supplies last! 

If your plan is to volunteer, please visit the registration page, and click volunteer... there is no charge for volunteering, of course there is an option to make a donation if you wish.  

 Team R.E.D. Underwear One-Mile!
Dec 5th 6:30pm 
Online Registration available at http://form.jotform.us/form/43033119024138
Race Day Registration starting at 5pm at Byron MarketPlace 

Lots of Prizes!  
Two $50 Gift Cards from TerraLoco!
A pair of shoes of your choice from TerraLoco!
Other great prizes from TerraLoco!
Car Washes from Need's Car Wash!
Free Entry to Med City Half Marathon from Med City Marathon!
Free Entry to Med City 5K frm Med City Marathon!
Free Entry to the Donut Run from Byron Cross Country!
Free Entry to the Beer Mile from Team R.E.D.!

Friday, November 21, 2014

Congratulations to our Winners!

Many Thanks to Tod & Meg for hosting another fun Inappropriate T-shirt night! Greats hosts, yummy soup and lots of laughter! -- and some of us managed to go for a run!

Congrats to Lorelei and Tom for winning the competition... what was on their shirts to make them winners, will be announced on the bus ride to Living History Farms!

The bus departs from the Bears Den / MarketPlace parking lot at 4am.. please try to arrive by 3:45am to get your geared stowed and yourself on the bus... we'll try to leave as punctually as possible.

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Opportunities for the next few days...  Also note:  There will be no scheduled Team R.E.D. on the evening of Thanksgiving. But there are multiple Turkey Trots to consider! Visit http://rochestertrackclub.com/ to see the race opportunities.

  • Saturday 7:30am - Off Season Striders heads out from Dunn Bros North.  Join the run and stay for coffee post run.
  • Sunday 8am - Off Season Striders heads out again, this time from Panera South.  You can pick your own distance and come back for the social!
  • Monday 6pm - Monday Maniacs are taking off from the Bears Den in Byron. As with any night, go the distance and pace you like and always stick around for the post workout fun!


Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Register Now! Underwear One-Mile!

 Pink Boxers Guaranteed if Registered by Nov 20th!

 Team R.E.D. Underwear One-Mile!
Dec 5th 6:30pm 
Online Registration available at http://form.jotform.us/form/43033119024138
Race Day Registration starting at 5pm at Byron MarketPlace 

Lots of Prizes!  
Two $50 Gift Cards from TerraLoco!
A pair of shoes of your choice from TerraLoco!
Other great prizes from TerraLoco!
Car Washes from Need's Car Wash!
Free Entry to Med City Half Marathon from Med City Marathon!
Free Entry to Med City 5K frm Med City Marathon!
Free Entry to the Donut Run from Byron Cross Country!
Free Entry to the Beer Mile from Team R.E.D.!

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Here is the layout for the balance of the week, please note the schedule change for Wednesday.   

  • Tuesday 6:15pm:  Chester Woods park is the location!  Join the trail crew for a romp around the park!  Last week's event was reported as fanastic, despite a little snow coverage!
  • Wednesday:  The previously scheduled hill workout has been cancelled due to weather conditions making it unlikely to have an effective workout.
  • Wednesday 6pm:  With the Hill workout called off, we could add a group run in Byron from the Bears Den.  Join us at 6pm for 3 , 4 or 6 miles... and a post run social.
  • Thursday 6:30am:  Speed work at the indoor track of RCTC.  Under current rules, the track is open for running only 6am-8am weekdays, and 7pm-10pm weekend nights.  It is available for walking on week nights from 5pm-10pm. 
  • Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is at the home of Tod & Meg for the annual Inappropriate T-shirt! Their home is located at 8431 14th St NW Byron.   Don't have an inappropriate t-shirt you can still order one, create your own or borrow one!   Our hosts are providing homemade soup, beer and wine.  Prizes for best shirts too!   Bring a dish to share if you like.  

A couple of Ugly Sweater Events are coming up!

  • December 13th 7pm - Ugly Sweater Bowling in Byron!  We can even bring our own food... but no crock pots or anything to plug in. - If you're on Facebook you can join the event posted by Adam in the Team R.E.D. facebook page.  If you're not, and you're planning to join the fun, please send an email to Adam so he can have a head count (and enough lanes available.  Adam can be reached at atwalters2@gmail.com
  • December 14th - Ugly Sweater 5K in LaCrosse... See Gwen if you'd like to get connected with a Carpool.  You can reach Gwen via email at gwenjacobson@charter.net   The group had a lot of fun at this event last year, and have decided to do it again!   See details and register at the following link.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ugly-sweater-5k-runwalk-rotary-lights-tickets-14158872569

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Congratulations to Team R.E.D. member Eric Klein for his results in the first of the Winter Series 5K!  Eric was the first male finisher.... and 2nd overall, getting caught by Ruth Brennan Morrey - which is nothing to be ashamed of!  

What is the Winter Series?  It's a series of 3 races... and even if you missed the first one, you can still get involved with the next two. The series is scored taking your best times from 2 of the 3 races.  That means, anyone can still win! - if you want to register for one or both of the next two, you can do so at http://www.tritonmultisports.com/TritonEvents.html   

 Several Team R.E.D. members are taking part in the series and I've listed their position below... Need to finish in the top 3 of your age group to win one of the great prizes.  It may be fun to watch how it plays out the next two races.    Complete results can be found at http://mayotiming.weebly.com/


Male                                                                            Female                                

  • Age 21-25  
    • 1st Eric Klein                               3rd Megan Burke               
  • Age 26-30 
    • 2nd Frank Suera
  • Age 31-35  
    • 3rd Olivier Tobin                       1st Marisa Vaughn
    • 9th Dave Gutekunst
  • Age 36-40
    •                                                        5th Sarah Chapman
  • Age 46-50
    • 1st Tom O'Leary                         6th Wendy O'Leary
  • Age 51-55
    • 1st Tom Woo                                1st Sonja Kranz
    • 2nd Shaun Palmer                      2nd Lorelei Hanson
    •                                                         4th Amy Anshus
    •                                                         5th Jean Murray
    •                                                         6th Julie Colvin
  • Age 55-60
    •                                                          1st Gwen Jacobson
    •                                                          2nd Cathy Torgersen
    •                                                          5th Sue Meyers
  • Age 61 & Up
    • 1st Place Roger Heil

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Here's a fun link I received from Paul Thomford... it shows Lance Armstrong competing in a beer mile with several talented athletes.... Lance taps out! I suppose that's better than puking?  No! No it's not!  http://chicago.barstoolsports.com/random-thoughts/lance-armstrong-taps-out-after-first-lap-of-a-beer-mile/





Saturday, November 15, 2014

New Member!

We have a new member!  Well, Julie actually joined us a year ago... and never got her Team R.E.D. shirt!  She renewed her membership today, and we got things caught up on the shirt side of things.  If you haven't met Julie, come to Tod & Meg's this Thursday for Inappropriate t-shirt as she has a plan for that event!

Wendy presents the Team R.E.D. shirt to Julie! 

*******  Manifesto ***** 

Today, I sent an email to the people I believe are riding the Team R.E.D. bus to Living History Farms Off Road Race. If you were planning to ride the bus, and didn't get that email, please contact me!  It means either I don't have an accurate email address for you, or that I missed you on my list.. either way, we need to get that corrected so you get the information!    I can be reached at byron.teamred@gmail.com  -- also if you received the email but are not planning to ride the bus, please let me know that too!

There also is still time to register for the race.. you have until Tuesday... and we have some seats we could still fill on the bus.


****New Sponsors! ****

Sugarloaf Charter Bus Service and Byron MarketPlace Liquor are two new sponsors of Team R.E.D.!  That's awesome!   This bus trip is part of what made it all come together for these new sponsors!  Be sure to thank them as you see them!


*****Winter Race Series!******

It was a great turnout at the first of the Winter Series 5K's today! I believe about 190 runners in all, many of them Team R.E.D. members. Brock did a great job with the microphone announcing runners as they finish.. and hew as wearing shorts... very fun.   Additionally, there are a lot of great prizes to be won!

Brock was the MC today.. nice work! - pic stolen from Sue Palmer - Thanks Sue!




*****Week Ahead*****

Monday 6pm: Join Monday Maniacs from Brothers Bar & Grill for a run in Rochester! This always a great group, and several new people seem to have gravitated to Mondays.  Join them! 
Tuesday 6:15pm:  Chester Woods park is the location!  Join the trail crew for a romp around the park!  Last week's event was reported as fanastic, despite a little snow coverage!
Wednesday 5pm:  Hill workout on Fox Valley Hill!  Park  at Edina Reality near TJ Maxx and hit the hills for repeats!
Thursday 6:30am:  Speed work at the indoor track of RCTC.  Under current rules, the track is open for running only 6am-8am weekdays, and 7pm-10pm weekend nights.  It is available for walking on week nights from 5pm-10pm. 
Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is at the home of Tod & Meg for the annual Inappropriate T-shirt! Their home is located at 8431 14th St NW Byron.   Don't have an inappropriate t-shirt you can still order one, create your own or borrow one!  If you goggle inappropriate t-shirt, make sure your kids are not looking over  your shoulder!   

Our hosts are provining homemade soup, beer and wine.  Prizes for best shirts too!   Bring a dish to share if you like.  

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Ugly Sweater Run!

There's an Ugly Sweater 5K in LaCrosse that some Team R.E.D. members have gone to in the past, and they're planning to go again!  Reports are 'it was a lot of fun last year, and they wrapped up the evening with some Eating, Drinking and a Holiday Light tour!    Contact Gwen at gwenjacobson@charter.net to get connected with a carpool.

See details and register at the following link. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ugly-sweater-5k-runwalk-rotary-lights-tickets-14158872569

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The first race of the Winter 5K series is this Saturday, yet there is still time to register! Remember, if you register at the TerraLoco and pay with cash or check, you can save the $8 online registration fee, and receive a FREE pair of Merino Wool Socks!  - The socks alone are a $20 value! 

Let's support this local series... Go Team R.E.D.!   Details of the series can be found at the following link. http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=678

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The Underwear One-Mile continues to take online registrations!  There's still time to get one of the Pink Boxer Shorts!  We'll continue to guarantee them until Nov 20th.  

Remember it's all about fun and charity! You can wear any type of undies you see fit.. Long Johns, skimpy skivvies, booty shorts, boxer shorts, anything you like!  The Bears Den is providing a panel to judge Best Undies Male & Best Undies Female!  A $50 gift card from TerraLoco goes to the winner in each category, along with the title of Golden Undie Champion!  

Click the link below to register, volunteer or donate to Join the Journey.

Team R.E.D. Underwear One-Mile!
Dec 5th 6:30pm 
Online Registration available at http://form.jotform.us/form/43033119024138
Race Day Registration starting at 5pm at Byron MarketPlace 

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Living History Farms Off Road Race is just nine days away!  Details regarding the bus ride will be sent via email this weekend.  It's always fun! 

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What would Living History Farms be without a lead-in event!  Join us Nov 20th at the Tod & Meg's home for Inappropriate T-shirt Night!  Their home is located at 8431 14th St NW Byron. 
  • Interesting Note:  although the address is NW... it's actually on the east edge of Byron. 
  • Interest Note II:  14th Street is called 7th Street while you're in Byron. 
The t-shirt can say or show anything you wish...nothing is considered off limits!  If you don't have a shrit, you can still order one, create one, or borrow one!  Just get yourself one and join the fun.   Tod's homemade soup will be served, with beer and wine also provided.  Prizes for best shirts too!   Bring a dish to share if you like.  

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  • Tonight, Thursday 11/13 6pm - Team R.E.D. is at Wildwood Bar & Grill for a chance to run or walk, you choose! 
  • Saturday 8am:  Off Season Striders are gathering at Twigs in Rochester for a run. For some it will be the only run of the day, for others it's a preload before the 5K race at 9:30am.  Twigs is the place for the post race celebration as well! 
  • Saturday 9:30am:  5K Race! Starts at Soldiers field, with post race party at Twigs.   You can register Friday at TerraLoco or Saturday morning at Twigs. 
  • Sunday 8am: Off Season Striders rolls out again.. this time from Charlies Pub & Eatery on 2nd Street (near St Mary's hospital). 

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Thank You to all the Veterans!

We have many Veterans among us in Team R.E.D.!  Thank you for serving! 


Monday, November 10, 2014

Winter Race Series, Underwear Run, Inappropriate T-shirt night!

Hey all.. we have referenced the Winter 5K Race Series previously, but I wanted to let you know if you register at the TerraLoco store location and pay with cash or check, you can save the $8 online registration fee, and receive a FREE pair of Merino Wool Socks!  - The socks alone are a $20 value!

Get it done.. Visit Brock and his team at TerraLoco and get registered.   Wendy and I are in it to win it!

Let's support this local series... Go Team R.E.D.!   Details of the series can be found at the following link. http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=678

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Have I mentioned an Underwear One-Mile lately?  Registration is going well... get on board!  We will continue to purchase Pink Boxers for anyone registered by November 20th.

Team R.E.D. Underwear One-Mile!
Dec 5th 6:30pm 
Online Registration available at http://form.jotform.us/form/43033119024138
Race Day Registration starting at 5pm at Byron MarketPlace 

Best Undies male/female each win a $50 Gift card from TerraLoco along with a great award for your mantle!

Lots of Door Prizes:
Free pair of shoes of your choice from TerraLoco!
Free Entry to Med City Half Marathon
Free Entry to Med City 5K
Free Car Washes from Needs Car Wash
Many other prizes! 

Music Provided By ServiceMaster of Rochester
Ice Bar with Fire at the Den post race! 

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Have I mentioned Inappropriate T-shirt night lately?  Join us Thursday Nov 20th for a no holds barred, inappropriate t-shirt event!  We'll still have our normal 3, 4 or 6 mile run or walk (your choice).. but come back and see how inappropriate your teammates are willing to be!  * No Photographs!*   

Details will follow with address and such.. but just want to keep this in front of you as you may be planning to order a shirt online.  If that's the case... do it today! 

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Check out the previous blog post for a view of what's all going on this week.. week starting Nov 10th! 

Saturday, November 8, 2014

The Weekend!

Before we look at the weekend stuff... It would appear Team R.E.D. will need a new plan for indoor winter track workouts. I was very surprised to see this... Walking Only in the evening.  I can only imagine it's because there is so much going on, sometimes with baseball and basketball on the court, and people like us "flying" around the track.. it does get dicey sometimes. Yet really?  No running on the track?  That's sort of like "no swimming in the pool!" or  "no farting in the bathtub!"  I mean, that's one of the best things about bathtubs!

Woo would be happy to lead some morning speed sessions on the indoor track on Thursday or Friday mornings... email him at twoo262@gmail.com if interested, or connect with him via facebook. 

RCTC Field House Track Hours

  • Mornings from 6 a.m. - 8 a.m. for Walking and Jogging Monday through Friday.

  •  Evenings from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m for WALKING ONLY Monday through Friday.
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Don't forget to sign up for the Underwear One-Mile!   The fun keeps getting better.. we have additional door prizes added.. along with a variety of great prizes from TerraLoco, we now have car washes from Needs Car wash, as well as an entry to the Med City Half Marathon and another to the Med City 5K!  Lots of chances to win - all while helping a great cause in Join the Journey! 

Team R.E.D. Underwear One-Mile!
Dec 5th 6:30pm 
Online Registration available at http://form.jotform.us/form/43033119024138
Race Day Registration starting at 5pm at Byron MarketPlace  

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Saturday 9am:  Gamehaven True Cross Country Race at 5015 Simpson RD SE Rochester.  This is a fun race.. and you can register on Race Day! Come out and enjoy!
Saturday 7:30am:  If the trail race is not for you... consider joining Off Season Striders at Panera South for 4-8 miles, give or take.
Sunday 8am:  Off Season Striders hit it again.. this time from Brothers Bar & Grill.. meet at the back door.  Why?  Because backdoors are cool places to meet. 
Monday 6pm:  Monday Maniacs is going to Beetles Bar & Grill in Rochester!  Typically we head downtown as it's so well lit.  This used to be a mainstay for the Monday crew, so it's a bit of a heading home party!  Come join the fun! 
Tuesday 6:15pm:  The Trail crew heads to Whitewater state park for a fun night with headlamps and a post race social in Elba!
Wednesday 5pm:  There is a hill workout! Meet at the parking lot of Edina Realty, across from TJ Maxx.  The workout will take place in the Master of Hills neighborhood.  
Wednesday 6pm:  If you're not available for a 5pm start, or if you want to log 4-6 miles, join us at the Bears Den in Byron.  We'll get out and stay upright!  
Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. heads back to Wildwood Bar & Grill in Rochester.  Easy access to the trails, and good space for a group social!

Remember to get your Inappropriate tee shirt ready!  That's just a couple weeks away, held on Thursday Nov 20th and once again hosted by Tod & Meg!  If you're going to order a shirt, the time is now.. if you want to create one, it sure might be time to start thinking about what it will be, and how you get it done in time! 

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Tonight... Undie Update... and Politics!

Hey... tonight's run or walk is from Brothers Bar & Grill in Rochester, I'm looking forward to seeing you there!  Meet at the back door (inside if it's cold or wet).  We'll head out for the fitness part, and come back for the social part!

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Team R.E.D. Underwear One-Mile Update!
Dec 5th 6:30pm 
Online Registration available at http://form.jotform.us/form/43033119024138
Race Day Registration starting at 5pm at Byron MarketPlace 

Our Sponsorships are a work in progress, so there could be more thanking going on at a later date, but for now.. please please please...

Please be sure to thank both The Bears Den and Byron Marketplace Liquor as they are offering financial sponsorship that helps make sure our primary race expenses are covered, and your registration fees go to Join the Journey and their mission to support individuals on their Breast Cancer Journey.  It's so Awesome!

Be sure to thank ServiceMaster of Rochester as they are providing the sound system for the race day event, and the post party!  It's going to be a fun one at the Bears Den Ice Bar!

Be sure to thank TerraLoco as they are providing the Golden Undie Awards!   This will consist of a $50 gift card and a unique token for each of the winners, male and female.  How is the Golden Undie determined?  At the post race party we will have a voting panel of Bears Den staff who will decide based on their own criteria.. i.e.  funny, sexy, creative, minimalist.. whatever they decide, and they could be influenced by the spectators support as well.   TerraLoco is also providing multiple door prizes... including a pair of shoes of you choice, valued up to $150!  

We are still seeking additional door prizes, if you or someone you know is interested in contributing, please let me know at byron.teamred@gmail.com

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As you run into these guys, be sure to thank them for their commitment to their communities!  It takes someone special to put their name on the ballot... and these two Team R.E.D. members did! 

Congrats to Team R.E.D member Dan Mesenburg for his successful run at Byron City Council! Dan is one of our newest members of the council... he's been engaged with the City of Byron for multiple years and his skills, along with his commitment will serve our community well.

I'm sorry to announce Team R.E.D. member Shaun Palmers bid for Rochester City Council feel short in a tight race!  Shaun has a great sense of what's important within our community, and he is a take action type of guy.  Thanks for going for it Shaun!


Monday, November 3, 2014

The rest of the week!

Wow!  Daylight savings time has turned the night to night!   Make sure you're safe on your evening runs! Reflective clothing always and headlamps if you have them (if you don't have one, consider it, not only for your footing, but for cars to see you).


  • Tonight's Monday Maniacs are at Newts Downtown.. a fun new location!  Run starts at 6pm!
  • Tuesday 6:15pm:  The Tuesday Trail Crew is doing a Gamehaven Race Course preview!  Speaking of headlamps, make sure you have one for this! Gamehaven is located at 5015 Simpson Rd SE Rochester.
  • Wednesday 6pm:  The hill workout is not happening this week, but we can run from Brothers Bar & Grill in Rochester.. get on the trail system and log some miles!  Meet at the back door of the bar for the route talk.
  • Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is at the Bears Den and looking to log 3, 4 or 6 miles (your choice! - actually, you can choose any distance you like!)
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I'm excited to inform you TerraLoco has signed up as a Prize Sponsor for the Team R.E.D. Underwear One-Mile on Dec 5th!  They are offering Two $50 Gift Cards - one each, to the Best Undies Male & Female. They are also providing multiple door prizes, including a pair of shoes of your choice up to a $150 value!  

If you haven't registered yet, get it done.. this is going to be fun, and all the while supporting Join the Journey's mission of supporting people along their Breast Cancer journey.   You can register, volunteer or donate by visiting  http://form.jotform.us/form/43033119024138


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Race & Other Opportunities

Tuesday 6pm:  TerraLoco 5K series continues!  This 5K happens every Tuesday and always benefits a local charity.  
Thursday 5pm-8pm: Olmsted Medical Center is hosting a Women's Health Pavilion Open House to showcase their new facility.  A week or so you had a chance to see the new space at Mayo, now here's a great opportunity to see what OMC has lined up for women.  More details can be found at http://www.olmmed.org/about/news/2014/whp-open-house/
Saturday 9am:  Gamehavenen True Cross Country Run.  This is a great race.. 5 miles off road, a chance of mud, and a chance of zombies!  Costumes are the norm at this event... and I never got a strong feeling that anyone committed to one theme vs another.  I know some mentioned animal theme, and others mentioned superhero undies and team red shirts. Personally, I'm going with the Superhero Undies and Team R.E.D. Shirt... but really, anything is great, just get in the spirit of it and run (and watch out for the Zombies, I happen to know they're from Byron!)  - You can still register online at http://form.jotformpro.com/form/42657378568977
Nov 22nd 4am:  Team R.E.D. bus to Living History Farms departs!  Details will be going to each of you who signed up (likely in the next week!).  If you haven't registered but wish you had, there's still time... get it done! 
Team R.E.D. Underwear One-Mile! Dec 5th 6:30pm:   Registration is now open!  Visit http://form.jotform.us/form/43033119024138  to sign up now - As mentioned above, we have some fantastic prizes for Best Undies Male.. and Best Undies Female.. as well as a bunch of door prizes!  First 50 registered are guaranteed the Inaugural Pink Boxer Shorts!   
Winter Race Series:   Wendy and I are in! Are you?   This should be fun.. a winter series of 5K's.. three of them starting mid November and concluding on New Years Eve (with a party!) ... Terraloco is a major prize sponsor for this event. More details or to register visit http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=678