Sunday OSS

Sunday 8am: Join the group at Panera South and enjoy the bluebells!  - all reports are full bloom!

I'm exhausted from the Color Me Now run in Byron, yet I want to offer many thanks to all of the Team R.E.D. members and Cross Country team athletes/parents who were able to make this such a wonderful, successful event! - we raised a bunch of money and had fun doing it!

I will post complete updates for the week ahead on Sunday.  

Keep it Rolling!

There were some great results in Boston with several members re-qualifying for Boston in Boston - additionally, there were some struggles with the warmer weather and challenges of the course.  - All in all - being part of the Boston Marathon Tradition carries the day!  Nice work to all!  - They had quite a crew at Cheers prior to the event!

What a great crew at the Boston Marathon! 

Here's a few of things coming up the next few days!

• Saturday 7:15am - The marathon training long runs continue from the RAC.  Bring $1 to support the aid stations provided along the way.  The route has 16.2 Mile or 8'ish miles depending if you're training for a full or half.  You can see the route here http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6846992
• There is a small group meeting at the RAC at 6am to preload. 
• Saturday 8am - If you're seeking a trail run, the 507 Running Crew is heading to Oxbow park near Byron.  This is a great park to run! - All are welcome, any pace.   https://www.facebook.com/events/491150514423213/
• Sunday 8am - Off Season Striders are heading to the Peoples Food Co-op.  This puts us in a nice city center run!  Join for the run or walk, and stay for the social! http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Upcoming-RTC-Races---OSS-Weekend-group-run.html?soid=1110675264877&aid=xHQe40nFZ5g
• Sunday 8:30am - Another trail run opportunity with the 507 Running group.  You do not need to be a member, just join the fun!  https://www.facebook.com/events/593443554170369/
• Monday 6pm - Monday Maniacs are gathering at Beetles Bar & Grill in Rochester.  This location gives us a wonderful opportunity to head in many directions, but they all lead back to the bar! - weather permitting.. Patio! 
• Tuesday 6:15pm - The Tuesday Trail Crew is running at Bill Barnacle! - this is a nice hideaway you'll want to visit.  
• We'll do the out and back along the old stagecoach trail at Bill Barnacle woodlands. Wear shoes you don't mind getting a little damp. 
• Meet at the Marion BP gas station. That's on Highway 52 SOUTH of I-90 right near the KOA campground. Go south out of Rochester on 52 and you can't miss it. It will be on your right.
• Wednesday 6pm - Speedwork on the track in Byron.  This should be on your list of things to do if you want to get faster at any distance!  - We turn on the stadium sounds system and away we go! - As with all group runs, all paces are welcome - challenge yourself! 
• Thursday 6pm - Billotti's got their liquor license back, and after a tough road for them, let's show them some love and walk and run from their location!  - we can easily get onto the cascade trail from there and enjoy another nice evening together! 

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Upcoming races.... 

• Color Me Now on April 30th! This Color Run is hosted by Team R.E.D. and is a fundraiser for the Byron Community Foundation.  Please see the following link to register - and note, there is family pricing... you can have as many as 6-immediate family members i.e. mom, dad, son(s), daughters(s) register at a highly reduced rate!   

• You can register for the 5K or 1 Mile at https://raceroster.com/events/2016/8140/color-me-now-runwalk
• You can volunteer for the Color Me Now! by dropping me an email at byron.teamred@gmail.com 
• Rochester Track Club Spring Classic is set for April 30th! - This race is benefiting Rochester A Better Chance and offers a 15K, 5K and Kids 1 Mile
• Rockin' Robin Run  May 7th - 5K, 10K and Half Marathon is ready to rock! This event is hosted by our friends at Triton Events and registration is open.  It's going to be a heck of a post race with multiple bands performing!   
• You can register for any of the races at http://returnoftherobin.com/all-events#n2
• Med City Marathon always comes through strong! - Join the events on Memorial Day weekend!  Run or volunteer first.. then join the Team R.E.D. Post Race party where we'll have Free Beer and two bands! - Live music from 8am to 2pm!   
• You can register at http://www.medcitymarathon.com/
• Chester Woods Mason Run!  Team R.E.D. is hosting this fantastic trail race!  - Join us for the 5K, 10 Mile or 50K!  
• Free Brats, Beer and Live Music at the finish line!
• You can register now at https://raceroster.com/events/2016/7570/chester-woods-trail-races - price increases on May 1st. 
• If yo'd like to volunteer for the Chester Woods Mason Run - you can drop me an email at byron.teamred@gmail.com 
• Beer Mile is now set!  Join us on July 14th!  Right now O'Leary is the favorite to win , as I'm the only one registered!  You can register at https://raceroster.com/events/2016/8947/beer-mile

The week ahead is a busy one!

Best wishes to all of those running and / or spectating the Boston Marathon!  What a great a event for people to celebrate their marathon successes!  Below is a list of Team R.E.D. members that I know are registered for Monday's  Boston Marathon (please let me know if I missed any one!)   - If you want to live stream the event you can do so at  http://watchlive.baa.org/- it's really fun to watch the race unfold!

Marisa Vaughn
Angela Eide
Jess Feda
Andy Hemenway
Gwen Jacobson
Kasey Kuker
Jim Li
Ann Nepstad
Shaun Palmer
Anna Sanchez
Renee Saxman


Monday 6pm:  Monday Maniacs selected a great patio setting for the Monday run or walk!  Join us at Forager Brewing Company for a great night of fitness & fun!  Forager is located at 1005 6th St NW Rochester.  Please park in the overflow parking area in back as parking is limited and we would not want to take the prime spots and immediately leave for 45-60 minutes
Tuesday 6:15pm:  The Tuesday Trail crew is heading to Whitewater State Park.  This is a fantastic location for running, hiking and enjoying the great weather! The plan includes Inspiration point to Chimney rock to Coyote point and a great trek across the ridge!  - Meet at parking lot near the Nature Store. - Also, remember, a state park pass is required - you can get a day pass or an annual pass.
Wednesday 6pm:  Speed work on the track in Byron.  We get started right at 6pm- so if you want to warm up a bit, please arrive early to do so.  It doesn't matter how fast you are to join us, as we all work to our own paces!
Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is at the Bears Den in Byron.  Another great night is in store as we run or walk routes of 3, 4 or 6 miles.  Circle back to the Den for some post workout social time!

Boston Marathon around the bend!

Hey all.. many of our friends are heading to Boston this weekend, to participate in or support others in the Boston Marathon! Wishing safe travel and a great experience to them all!  I'll add a list of Boston Marathoners from Team R.E.D. to the blog this weekend.  Go Boston Runners!

Here's a quick peek at the weekend...

• Saturday 7:15am:  The Marathon Training long run rolls out of the RAC for 18.5 miles (lesss if you don't loop soldiers field, more if you loop it mulitple times!) - 4 aid stations provided. Please remember to bring $1 to support the aid that is provided! 
• The Timmkay 5K is also on Saturday - see details in the notes about upcoming races below! 
• Sunday 8am: Off Season Striders are gathering at the new Hy-Vee along West Circle Dr.  Join this fun group and log some miles! 

The weather is rockin'!  Join us on the track in Byron on Wednesday evenings at 6pm!

Megan & Ellie lead the way with Tom, Todd, Dawn and Brandon holding on

Marv & Dan striding out

Wendy & Ann draw a crowd

Reminders about Upcoming races... one is Saturday! 

• The Timmay 5K on April 16th!  is benefiting the Gift of Life Transplant House.  What a great gift!  Details can be found at http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=834
• Color Me Now on April 30th! This Color Run is hosted by Team R.E.D. and is a fundraiser for the Byron Community Foundation.  Please see the following link to register - and note, there is family pricing... you can have as many as 6-immediate family members i.e. mom, dad, son(s), daughters(s) register at a highly reduced rate!   

• You can register for the 5K or 1 Mile at https://raceroster.com/events/2016/8140/color-me-now-runwalk
• You can volunteer for the Color Me Now! by dropping me an email at byron.teamred@gmail.com 
• Rochester Track Club Spring Classic is set for April 30th! - This race is benefiting Rochester A Better Chance and offers a 15K, 5K and Kids 1 Mile
• Rockin' Robin Run  May 7th - 5K, 10K and Half Marathon is ready to rock! This event is hosted by our friends at Triton Events and registration is open.  It's going to be a heck of a post race with multiple bands performing!   
• You can register for any of the races at http://returnoftherobin.com/all-events#n2
• Med City Marathon always comes through strong! - Join the events on Memorial Day weekend!  Run or volunteer first.. then join the Team R.E.D. Post Race party where we'll have Free Beer and two bands! - Live music from 8am to 2pm!   
• You can register at http://www.medcitymarathon.com/
• Chester Woods Mason Run!  Team R.E.D. is hosting this fantastic trail race!  - Join us for the 5K, 10 Mile or 50K!  
• Free Brats, Beer and Live Music at the finish line!
• You can register now at https://raceroster.com/events/2016/7570/chester-woods-trail-races - price increases on May 1st. 
• If yo'd like to volunteer for the Chester Woods Mason Run - you can drop me an email at byron.teamred@gmail.com 

Update for Sunday Morning

Off Season Striders are meeting at 8am at Peoples Food Co-op - Start out your day with a run or walk, and come back for a cup of coffee with some great people!

Zumbro Bottoms is the place to be for many this weekend! - Make it memorable!

Best wishes for great weather, strong running and incredible camaraderie to all those tackling Zumbro Bottoms this weekend!  The 100 Milers are on the course now.. the 50 Milers will start at midnight tonight and the 17 milers will join the fun Saturday morning!

Several Team R.E.D. members are going not only to run, but also to volunteer and offer great support to the competitors!  - Nice work and have a blast! - Stories will follow I'm sure...

For those not participating at Zumbro Bottoms.. here's what's up this weekend.

• Saturday 7:15am:  The marathon training long runs continue from the RAC. This week's distance is a bit over 19 for the full marathoners and just over 9 for the half marathoners.  You can see the route map at https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6835608   - you can find the route maps each week here, or also by visiting Jim's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/841313812611321
• Remember, several people have been gathering post run at Five West - All are welcome!
• Sunday 8am:  The Off Season Striders are heading out on Sunday, but I haven't seen the location yet.  Will update when we know. 
• Monday 6pm:  Monday Maniacs are at Dooley's Pub in Rochester.  A nice downtown location for the strong and/or gimpy to run or walk from - thinking of any Zumbro types who might be gimpy! 
• Tuesday 6:15pm:  The Tuesday Trail Crew is going to Millville.. this is a fun, mostly flat trail with a great weather anticipated!   Meet at the ballfield parking lot on the south edge of town. 
• Wednesday 6pm:  All the weather forescasts indicate a great evening for Wednesday!  Let's make it happen.  Speed work on the Byron Track!  - I'll make sure I'm there for the music!  We'll post a suggested workout prior to Wednesday.  - The track is located behind the Byron Middle School.  
• Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is heading to the Bears Den!  - I know it's a 2nd Thursday of the month, but dog-gone, we messed up when we went to Broadway Pizza as it was suppose to be a Bears Den night!  - We'll be back-to-back Thursdays at the Den for the next two weeks.  Come and enjoy Byron, where it's always 70 and Sunny! 

Notes about Upcoming Races:  

• The Timmay 5K on April 16th!  is benefiting the Gift of Life Transplant House.  What a great gift!  Details can be found at http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=834
• Color Me Now on April 30th! This Color Run is hosted by Team R.E.D. and is a fundraiser for the Byron Community Foundation.  Please see the following link to register - and note, there is family pricing... you can have as many as 6-immediate family members i.e. mom, dad, son(s), daughters(s) register at a highly reduced rate!   

• You can register for the 5K or 1 Mile at https://raceroster.com/events/2016/8140/color-me-now-runwalk
• You can volunteer for the Color Me Now! by dropping me an email at byron.teamred@gmail.com 
• Rochester Track Club Spring Classic is set for April 30th! - This race is benefiting Rochester A Better Chance and offers a 15K, 5K and Kids 1 Mile
• Rockin' Robin Run  May 7th - 5K, 10K and Half Marathon is ready to rock! This event is hosted by our friends at Triton Events and registration is open.  It's going to be a heck of a post race with multiple bands performing!   
• You can register for any of the races at http://returnoftherobin.com/all-events#n2
• Med City Marathon always comes through strong! - Join the events on Memorial Day weekend!  Run or volunteer first.. then join the Team R.E.D. Post Race party where we'll have Free Beer and two bands! - Live music from 8am to 2pm!   
• You can register at http://www.medcitymarathon.com/
• Chester Woods Mason Run!  Team R.E.D. is hosting this fantastic trail race!  - Join us for the 5K, 10 Mile or 50K!  
• Free Brats, Beer and Live Music at the finish line!
• You can register now at https://raceroster.com/events/2016/7570/chester-woods-trail-races - price increases on May 1st. 
• If yo'd like to volunteer for the Chester Woods Mason Run - you can drop me an email at byron.teamred@gmail.com 

Race Fast!

Several Team R.E.D. members will be in Lewiston for the Fools Five this afternoon (Sunday Apirl 3rd)  - there is race day registration  from 9am-Noon if you want to join them!  It's a great event for a great cause. The population of Lewiston more than doubles during the event!  Run fast and have fun!

Speaking of racing - The directions to register for the TC 1 Mile are below.  If you follow these directions you will not only be able to race for Team R.E.D., but you'll also save 3-bucks!  Hey - 3 bucks is 3 bucks!

Medtronic TC 1 Mile - USATF Minnesota Team Circuit Registration Directions

By following these directions you will be entered in the USATF Minnesota Team Circuit and
receive $3 off your registration fee.

Invitation Code: 16TC1_TeamCircuit

Link to paste into Google Chrome if hyperlink does not work:
https://www.imathlete.com/events/EventReg/EventReg_SelectType.aspx?fEID=26406&fNew=1
&fsource=MARKETING_16TC1_TeamCircuit&bypass=16TC1_TeamCircuit 

Registration runs through Saturday, May 7.

• Click on the Invitation Code above to get to the registration page.
• A Registration Type will appear highlighted in red: MN Team Circuit Members Choose this registration type and click “Continue.”
•  Click “Continue” and you will be placed in the MN Team Circuit Championship Wave.
• If you are joining a Corporate Team from your place of employment you will need to select your company in the “Select Team” dropdown.
• It is mandatory that you fill in your ten digit 2016 USATF number.
• You will need to select your USATF MN Team Name from the dropdown menu.
• Complete the registration and payment information.
• You will receive a receipt from imATHLETE to the email address indicated on your registration confirming your registration.
• You will receive a separate Econfirmation with information about the race.

What's coming up this week?

Monday 6pm:  Monday Maniacs are heading back to- LTS - Life's Too Short - this is fast becoming one of the favorite stops on the tour!  - LTS is located at 2001 32nd Ave NW, Rochester.   Join the crew and enjoy some great beer after the run or walk.
Monday 6pm:  TerraLoco has moved the Local Charity 5K's to Monday nights.  This week they support the Girl Scouts with a $5 5K!   Check out the Facebook link, as the Girl Scouts will be sending some lucky runners home with cookies!   https://www.facebook.com/events/1560087254284567/
Tuesday 6:15pm:  The Tuesday Trail Crew is going to Indian Heights in Rochester. This is a unique area tucked away in the middle of the city.  Check it out and have some fun!  The trail runners are always welcoming, you'll be glad you joined!   The following link tells you about Indian Heights and will help you find it!    http://www.foih.org/park.html
Wednesday 6pm:  Speed work on the track in Byron.  This is an opportunity to push yourself, and get faster!  - be sure to check back, we've had some poor luck with weather the last few Wednesdays, and today's extended forecast also looks a little dicey.
Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. rolls out of Broadway Pizza along Hwy 52 North.  - We can hop on the trail and get a run or walk in!   I'll be at a track meet, but our reservation will be under Team R.E.D. - creative?

Remember, you do not need to be an official Team R.E.D. member to check us out!  Feel free to join us at any group run or walk!  - We truly have a variety of paces within the group, including members who prefer to walk.   Join us for some Fitness & Fun, then officially join when it feels right!

Please note:  The Pancake Breakfast run previously planned for April 16th has been postponed due to a conflict.  The new date has not yet been determined, but when it is, we'll be sure to let you know!

At least we're not saying "Hot enough for ya?"

The wet weather is lingering, but we're all doing a great job of staying active!   More opportunities this weekend below...

Saturday 7:15am:  The Long run from the RAC is set for 15 Miles for full marathoners and 8 miles for the half marathon crew.  4 Aid stations along the long course.  You can see the route by visiting https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6831247
Sunday 8am:  The Off Season Striders gather at Panera South for a nice run and coffee post run!
Sunday 1pm:  The Fools Five is Sunday afternoon.. this is a fantastic event with thousands of runners & walkers - and along the way they raise a lot of money for Cancer.

- Notes About Upcoming Races - 

• Color Me Now on April 30th!  has a price increase coming up on April 1st - This Color Run is hosted by Team R.E.D. and is a fundraiser for the Byron Community Foundation.  Please see the following link to register - and note, there is family pricing... you can have as many as 6-immediate family members i.e. mom, dad, son(s), daughters(s) register at a highly reduced rate!   
• You can register for the 5K or 1 Mile at https://raceroster.com/events/2016/8140/color-me-now-runwalk
• You can volunteer for the Color Me Now! by dropping me an email at byron.teamred@gmail.com 
• Rochester Track Club Spring Classic is set for April 30th! - This race is benefiting Rochester A Better Chance and offers a 15K, 5K and Kids 1 Mile
• Rockin' Robin Run  May 7th! - 5K, 10K and Half Marathon is ready to rock! This event is hosted by our friends at Triton Events and registration is open.  It's going to be a heck of a post race with multiple bands performing!   
• You can register for any of the races at http://returnoftherobin.com/all-events#n2
• Med City Marathon always comes through strong! - Join the events on Memorial Day weekend!  Run or volunteer first.. then join the Team R.E.D. Post Race party where we'll have Free Beer and two bands! - Live music from 8am to 2pm!   
• You can register at http://www.medcitymarathon.com/
• Chester Woods Mason Run!  Team R.E.D. is hosting this fantastic trail race!  - Join us for the 5K, 10 Mile or 50K!  
• Enter Promo Code TEAMREDMASON to received $5 off your registration! 
• Free Brats, Beer and Live Music at the finish line!
• You can register now at https://raceroster.com/events/2016/7570/chester-woods-trail-races - price increases on May 1st. 
• If yo'd like to volunteer for the Chester Woods Mason Run - you can drop me an email at byron.teamred@gmail.com