Tuesday Trails at Quarry Hill!

The previous post has been updated to include details regarding the Tuesday Trail run.  Check it out!

The Week Ahead!

Another busy week....

This afternoon - The Bike, Beer & BBQ - see details in the post below.  You can join us for all of it, or for any part of it!
Tonight 6:45pm:  Nightbeat 5K starting and finishing at Soldiers Field. Pizza at the finish line!  http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=798&TM=67425.84
Sunday 8am:  Off Season Striders is gathering at People's Food Coop and getting a run on! Join for the fitness, come back for a great social over coffee or breakfast.
Sunday 8am:  The Frog Hop Duathlon is a wonderful event hosted by our friends from TriRochester. They are raising funds for the Minelli family with 100% of the funds going to them.  TriRochester will have people on hand to watch your bikes Sunday.  More details can be found at https://froghopduathlon.wordpress.com/
Monday 6pm: Monday Maniacs are heading to Wildwood for an evening of running, walking and socializing!  All paces welcome.  Join us!
Tuesday 6pm:  TerraLoco Charity 5K gets after it again.  Join the fun, and help a local charity, each and every week!
Tuesday 6:15pm:  - Quarry Hill in Rochester is the spot for this Tuesday's trail session!  - Meet at the usual place - East parking lot off 9th St NE, near the tennis court.  Bring a beverage for post workout parking lot refreshment!
Wednesday 6pm:  Speed work on the Byron Track, located at the Middle School at 601 4th St NW.  Arrive at 6pm for a 5-10 minute warmup - if you want additional time to warm up, consider arriving earlier.  No matter what your pace you are never more than 200M away from another runner on the track!  It's a great way to get faster.
Thursday 6pm:  It's the first Thursday of the month and that means, we're at the Bears Den!  Join us for routes of roughly 3, 4 or 6 miles and of course, slide into the Den afterwards for the social!

Quick Reminder - Bike Beer & BBQ! Today!

• Sept 26th - The Chm's are hosting a Bike, Beer & BBQ event!  It's a bar-hopping bike ride with lots of opportunities to join along the way! - Join us, whether you RSVPd or not! 
• Bike, Beer and Barbecue
• 20 mile bike ride through Rochester with 4 water or other beverage stops, 30 minutes each
• Saturday, September 26 - Gather at the Chm's 12-12:30  - Address: 6005 10th St. SW, Rochester
• Group bike ride leaves at 12:30
• 5.75 mile ride to Wildwood Bar and Restaurant - leave Wildwood at 1:40
• 3 mile ride to Kathy's Pub - leave Kathy's at 2:30
• 1.75 mile ride to North Star Bar - leave North Star at 3:15
• 4 mile ride to Beetle's Restaurant and Bar - leave Beetle's at 4:15
• 6.5 mile ride back to Chm's for barbecue and campfire
• http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/848019707  <<-- check="" out="" route="" span="" the="">
• Chm's will provide hamburgers, brats and hot dogs and a map of the route.
• Please bring dish to pass, beverage of choice, lawn chair, and don't forget your bike.
  If you don't want to bike you are more than welcome to meet us at the stops and come out for the barbecue.
  
  In case of rain bike ride is cancelled, just come out for a barbecue at 5pm.

Making a Difference - To say the least!

Four Team R.E.D. members found themselves in the right place, at the right time, and they were all ready and able to take the right action.

Ann, Matt, Megan & Lorelei were running in the Med City Fall Half Marathon this weekend, when they came upon a fallen runner.  He had no pulse.  They started chest compression's and saved his life!

We're proud to call you all friends!

Heroes Among Us! - Matt, Ann, Megan & Lorelei finishing together. 

Reminders of upcoming events - and a Poll

• Sept 26th - The Chm's are hosting a Bike, Beer & BBQ event!  It's a bar-hopping bike ride with lots of opportunities to join along the way! Please RSVP 
• Bike, Beer and Barbecue
• 20 mile bike ride through Rochester with 4 water or other beverage stops, 30 minutes each
• Saturday, September 26 - Gather at the Chm's 12-12:30  - Address: 6005 10th St. SW, Rochester
• Group bike ride leaves at 12:30
• 5.75 mile ride to Wildwood Bar and Restaurant - leave Wildwood at 1:40
• 3 mile ride to Kathy's Pub - leave Kathy's at 2:30
• 1.75 mile ride to North Star Bar - leave North Star at 3:15
• 4 mile ride to Beetle's Restaurant and Bar - leave Beetle's at 4:15
• 6.5 mile ride back to Chm's for barbecue and campfire
• http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/848019707  <<-- check="" out="" route="" span="" the="">
• Chm's will provide hamburgers, brats and hot dogs and a map of the route.
• Please bring dish to pass, beverage of choice, lawn chair, and don't forget your bike.
  If you don't want to bike you are more than welcome to meet us at the stops and come out for the barbecue.
  
  In case of rain bike ride is cancelled, just come out for a barbecue at 5pm.
  RSVP by Friday, September 25 via email at byron.teamred@gmail.com  or by calling 507-261-5089

• Nov 14th - Team R.E.D. is looking at Chartering a bus to Whitewater Wi, for the Nearly Naked 5k!  It's an event where you remove clothing at 3 spots along the course!  - those clothes are donated to people in need.  - You'll receive a plush robe at the finish line!  
• The Race Director is offering us a $5 Discount per entry with use of a code.  I will share the registration info and code once we know we have enough interest to charter a bus. 
• Estimated cost is $38 / entry fee and $30 or so for the bus.  Team R.E.D. would provide the beer.   
• I would see us wearing layers of clothing and ending the race with Team R.E.D. tee shirts, and Super Hero Undies, or Granny Panties, or something to that effect.  - we can discuss.  
• The race is at 11am so we wouldn't have to leave until 6am! - You'll be able to sleep in, compared to Living History Farms!  With the race being shorter, we'll also be able to plan some bar hopping on the way home, or stay in Whitewater a bit longer to enjoy the celebration, it's all up for discussion.  
• Please let us know you're interest by voting on the poll on the right hand side of the blog, we would need about 35 people to make a bus, make sense.   Once we know we have enough interest, more details will follow.  

• Team R.E.D. Cruise!  - these dates may appear far in the future, but if you're interested, it's time to consider booking now.   I received the following details from Dan & Amy, it sure looks fun! This cruise is open to all Team R.E.D. members and friends/family!
• Hello fellow cruisers and potential cruisers!  We are in the process of putting together a cruise for all that are interested.   Probably will include an island run or two for those that are interested.  Please feel free to share with other Team RED members or friends and family that would like to join in the festivities J To hold the block and rate, we need to have 8 cabins booked in the next two weeks.   The Cruise industry is going to giving bigger discounts for those that book early and the deposit is fully refundable up to a few months prior to the cruise date… details will be on your confirmation.

  
  
  
  
  Basic Details
  Royal Caribbean Freedom of the Seas 7-night Eastern Caribbean Cruise
  Date of cruise – October 16, 2016 to October 23, 2016
  Cost –                   Balcony Stateroom (E3) - $962.16 per person based on double occupancy
                                Inside Promenade Stateroom (PR) - $726.16 per person based on double occupancy
                                Suggested Gratuities - $90.65 per person for entire cruise (covers housekeeping & food service)
                                Airfare to Orlando not included
  Deposit -              $500 per cabin, fully refundable up to 75 days prior to cruise
  On board spending credit per cabin for booking with group - $50
                
  How to book
  Call Royal Caribbean group sales at 1-800-465-3595
  Group ID Number – 2604975
  Group Name – Team R.E.D.
  
  
  We have a block of staterooms reserved on Freedom of the Seas Deck 8.
  Balcony rooms – 8578 to 8596
  Promenade inside rooms – 8575 to 8597
  
  
  I’m sure I’m forgetting all sorts of stuff so call or email any questions you may have to dan@svmrochester.com.  Happy Planning!
  
  
  Dan & Amy Mesenburg

Here's what's up!

Remember.. there's a virtual opportunity to help a local family in a real way.  The campaign began today, and runs through next weekend.  Please consider taking part and/or making a contribution.  Our friends from Tri Rochester are heading up this effort.  Nice work!    https://froghopduathlon.wordpress.com/

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While the Mayo Open was washed out, it would appear Ann & Amy had a nice time in the Twin Cities.  Ann stands atop the award stand with first place in her age group at Esprit de She in Maple Lake!  Congrats Ann!

Here's what's coming up this week... 

Saturday 7am - Marathon Training long runs continue from the RAC.  The route is 15 miles with three volunteer staffed aid stations!  Bring $1 to contribute to the weekly aid stations.
Saturday noon - 6pm - Packet pickup for the Med City Fall Half Marathon, 10K & 5K at the Rochester Running Room on South Broadway. 

Sunday - Med City Half Marathon, 10K & 5K.  This is a first year event, and hosted by our wondeful friends Peg & Wally!  - More details can be found at http://medcitymarathon.com/fall-half-marathon-5k.php

Monday (9/21) 6pm:  Monday Maniacs are heading to downtown Rochester.  Meet at the Tap House and get out for a run or walk, then come enjoy some time together post workout.  

Tuesday(9/22) 6pm:  TerraLoco continues the 5K charity series.  Just $5 get's you in the fun run, and then you can know you did something good locally!  

Tuesday (9/22) 6:15pm:  The Tuesday Trail Crew heads to Oxbow Park just north of Byron.  These trails are in great condition, and it's always fun to the there!  -- If you'd rather hike, do so!  - Bring a beverage for a parking lot party if the weather permits!  

Wednesday(9/23)  6pm:  Speed work on the track in Byron.  Come out and crank the wheels.  It doesn't matter how fast you currently are, this is a time to work on getting faster! 

Thursday (9/24) 6pm:   Thursday's Team R.E.D. is back in Byron at the Bears Den.  Enjoy a nice route, and help us pick up any litter in our adopted park.  It's fun, it's easy, and it's the right thing to do!  Of course post workout, we'll re-connect at the Den for a social.

• Team R.E.D. is presenting a check to the Byron Community Foundation for $1000 on Thursday night!  Join us!   

Note:  If you're interested in Home Hosting.. the following dates are available, please contact Don at donaldgabrielson@gmail.com -- remember, you get to make the rules if you home host.  You decide what you want people to bring and if you want a theme or not.   Easy Peasy! 

Oct 8th

Oct 22nd

Oct 29th

Wednesday Speedwork takes a week off

This Wednesday's regular track workout is not taking place.

Many Team R.E.D. members who would regularly be part of that workout are participating in the Mayo Open on Thursday night, and that will become the new speed session for the week! - that's not to say you can't run a track workout.. both Byron Track and Soldiers Field are open to the public.  

Thursday 6pm'ish - The Mayo Open is a fun cross country course race to test yourself!  The event is FREE, and starts after the High School event is complete.  You'll run the same course the high school athletes just finished competing on.  After the event, we'll head to Forager Brewery at 1005 6th St NW, Rochester.  

Weekend updates to follow in the next post.. . Keep it rolling everyone!   

Oh wow!

Sorry for the delayed post this week, as I've been in a firestorm of activity this past week -- Byron Cross Country raced Thursday, Saturday and host a home meet on Tuesday! - they are keeping me hopping! --

I'll add another post within the next couple of days to get us through the next weekend, - and to acknowledge if there is a track workout or not on the eve of the Mayo Open.  If someone wants to lead one, we'll have one, if not, not.

Monday 6pm:  Monday Maniacs are running from the Crooked Pint at 2723 Commerce Drive NW Rochester (this is the same location as the previous Green Mill).  They have a nice patio, and beer!  - and a great location to get on the trail and run or walk!
Tuesday 6pm:  TerraLoco continues the 5K charity series! Come join, and pay just $5 to run or walk, and know you're helping a local charity!
Tuesday 6:15pm:  Chester Woods is the location for the trail running fun!  Get out there, it's such a great place to log the miles!
Wednesday 6pm:  Track workout TBD
Thursday 6pm'ish -  Team R.E.D. is running the Mayo Open and gathering in Rochester post race.  This event starts when the high school athletes have completed the Mayo Cross Country invite.  This event is FREE and also a Rochester Track Club Grand Prix event.   -- Post race we'll scoot over to Forager Brewery at 1005 6th St NW Rochester.  

Monday 8am:  Off Season Striders will get out for a run, gathering at Brothers Bar & Grill in Rochester.  Park in the back lot, and that's where you'll find the route talk as well.    
Tuesday 6pm:  TerraLoco 5K charity series continues to impress!  Get out for a run or walk, and help make a difference locally! Bring $5 and have some fun.
Tuesday 6:15pm:   The Tuesday Trail crew is heading to Bill Barnacle State Woodland trails (just outside of Rochester. It's an old stagecoach trail and quite a bit of fun.  You can follow the crowd by meeting at the BP Gas Station in Marion along Hwy 52 south out of Rochester.  This the community of Marion, rather than Marion road.
Wednesday 6pm:  Speed work on the track in Byron.  Come out and crank it... it's fun to do speed sessions, as you are never alone on the track!  No matter what your pace, you can challenge yourself. The Byron Track is located behind the middle school at 601 4th St NW.
Thursday 6pm: Team R.E.D. is gathering at Beetles Bar & Grill on 2nd Street in Rochester.  Join us for routes ranging from 3-6 miles, and come back for the post workout social!

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Stay tuned for details on a couple of new & fun events for Team R.E.D.!    

Sept 26th - The Chm's are hosting a Bike, Beer & BBQ event!  They've created a route, which includes some bar-hopping stops!   The entire ride will end at their place, and the Beer & BBQ will flow! -- Full details coming later this week, those details will provide an approx time line for your non bikers to try and meet the crew along the way.  

Nov 14th - Team R.E.D. is looking at Chartering a bus to Whitewater Wi, for the Nearly Naked 5k!  It's an event where you remove clothing at 3 spots along the course!  - those clothes are donated to people in need.  - You'll receive a plush robe at the finish line!  - More details will follow regarding this event too, as the race director is looking at what type of group rate they can offer.  

Weekend.. it's here!

Saturday 7am:  The marathon training long run takes off from the RAC and is targeting 19.5 Miles with four aid stations!  If you're going to run long on a warm day, enjoy the comfort of a group, and aid stations!  The route is posted at the following link http://gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6697253
Sunday 7:30am:  Charlies Eatery & Pub on 2nd St for the Off Season Striders group.  Join in and stay for breakfast, coffee and fun!
Monday 8am:  Off Season Striders has a labor day edition.  Meet at Brothers Bar & Grill (we always meet in back).   If you want additional miles, consider joining at 7am, and circling back to meet the 8am crew.