Bears Den and Beyond!

Hi all... a quick post to get us through the holiday weekend!

The following pics are from Monday Maniacs, Tuesday's Trail Run and Tuesdays Headlamp run... people are out and about! - If you're not, get to it!

A portion of the Monday crew!

Three new faces in Hailon, Ben & Susie

SE MN Trail Runners at Whitewater State Park ! 

10pm run on the Douglas Trail!

• Thursday (tonight) 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is at the Bears Den in Byron.  Our routes will take us past Byrons newest Bear Cubs and to Melby park for a quick 'clean up' as this is the park we adopted in Pauls memory.  It'll be a great night for 3, 4 or 6 miles!  Join us! 
• Saturday 7am:  The Marathon & Half Marathon training long run gathers at the Rochester Athletic Club.  This week is about 10 miles for the full and 60 Minutes for the half marathoners.  You can see the full route at the following link. http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6895058
• Sunday 8am:  Off Season Striders are gathering at People's Food Co-Op for a group run or walk.  Always go the distance you like, and come back for the social! 
• Monday 8am:  July 4th - Stewartville's Summerfest Runs include both a 5 Mile and 3 Mile - and you can do both at a great discount!  The first of the races goes at 8am.  Check the following link for more information.  http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=875
• Monday Note:  Due to the holiday there is no scheduled Monday Maniacs run. Enjoy Independence Day! 

Reminders of some of the Upcoming races: 

Summerfest July 4th  - details listed above! 

Go For The Gold July 9th - This event offers a 5K, 3K and kids races! - It's a great fundraiser for the Brighter Tomorrow's group which is dedicated to supporting families impacted by Childhood Cancer. You can get your registration details at the following link.   http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=864

Beer Mile July 14th - Fundraiser for the Special Olympics Rochester Flyers track team! Even if you'd rather not run in this event, you can support the charity by registering for the Spectator 0.0 event! Follow this link and get on board! - This race is soooo much fun!  https://raceroster.com/events/2016/8947/beer-mile

Byron Good Neighbor Days 5K & 2.5K - This is another fast and fun course - Starting at the Middle School parking lot and finishing on the track! - Proceeds from this event support Byron Girls Track & Field (an organization I'm very proud of!)  You can register by visiting http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=874

Torchlight 5K July 20th - Register Now so we can confirm if we have enough interest in chartering a bus or not! 

This is a fun, fast course! - Starts at the Bascillica, runs along the Torchlight parade route and finishes crossing the fantastic Stone Arch bridge near the Guthrie Theatre.  At the finish line, Live Music and Free Beer! 

• USATF Minnesota 5k Championship- Torchlight 5k
• Race Registration is $30 until race day. (A discount of $10-$15 adult pricing.)
• https://register.chronotrack.com/r/17647
• No discount code necessary, register for the USATF 5K Championship in order to be scored and timed in that category - MUST have a USATF membership # and associate with Team R.E.D.
• Receive a preferred start!
• If 25 people register and chip in $25 each - we can charter a bus!  If 30 register the cost drops to $20 a head! 

Twin Cities 10 Mile Oct 9th - Deadline Approaching! - Guaranteed Entry closes by July 1st! -The Shortcut to the Capitol! All th e fanfare of a 10,000 person event, with 16.2 less miles than a marathon!  This race is typically Lottery Only - however, as a USATF member tied to Team R.E.D. you can receive guaranteed entry!  - Members who run this race gather near the giant American Flag on John Ireland Blvd and enjoy each other as we wait to cheer on our marathon friends! 

By following these directions you will be entered in the USATF Minnesota Team Circuit and

receive $3 off your registration fee.

• Register by July 1st:  http://www.imathlete.com/events/EventReg/EventReg_SelectType.aspx?fEID=26554&fNew=1&fsource=MARKETING_16TC10TEAMCIRCUIT&bypass=16TC10TEAMCIRCUIT
• Invitation Code: 16TC10TEAMCIRCUIT
• A Registration Type will appear highlighted in red: USATF Team Circuit Choose this registration type and click “Continue.”
• It is mandatory that you fill in your ten digit 2016 USATF number.
• You will need to select Team R.E.D. 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.
• If you have any questions please contact Catherine@tcmevents.org

Important Race Reminders!

The New Duel in the Sun! - Janelle and Dani battle to the finish of the Rochesterfest 1-Mile for Camp Olson! - Great race from two Team R.E.D.  ladies!  *for those keeping score at home, Janelle crossed the finish line first.  - Also, I know the next two to finish had Team R.E.D. connections too as Lauren and Claire found their way in speedy fashion!

Janelle & Dani

Go For The Gold July 9th - This event offers a 5K, 3K and kids races! - It's a great fundraiser for the Brighter Tomorrow's group which is dedicated to supporting families impacted by Childhood Cancer. You can get your registration details at the following link.   http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=864

Beer Mile July 14th - Fundraiser for the Special Olympics Rochester Flyers track team! Even if you'd rather not run in this event, you can support the charity by registering for the Spectator 0.0 event! Follow this link and get on board! - This race is soooo much fun!  https://raceroster.com/events/2016/8947/beer-mile

Byron Good Neighbor Days 5K & 2.5K - This is another fast and fun course - Starting at the Middle School parking lot and finishing on the track! - Proceeds from this event support Byron Girls Track & Field (an organization I'm very proud of!)  You can register by visiting http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=874

Torchlight 5K July 20th - Register Now so we can confirm if we have enough interest in chartering a bus or not! 

This is a fun, fast course! - Starts at the Bascillica, runs along the Torchlight parade route and finishes crossing the fantastic Stone Arch bridge near the Guthrie Theatre.  At the finish line, Live Music and Free Beer! 

• USATF Minnesota 5k Championship- Torchlight 5k
• Race Registration is $30 until race day. (A discount of $10-$15 adult pricing.)
• https://register.chronotrack.com/r/17647
• No discount code necessary, register for the USATF 5K Championship in order to be scored and timed in that category - MUST have a USATF membership # and associate with Team R.E.D.
• Receive a preferred start!
• If 25 people register and chip in $25 each - we can charter a bus!  If 30 register the cost drops to $20 a head! 

Twin Cities 10 Mile Oct 9th - Deadline Approaching! - Guaranteed Entry closes by July 1st! -The Shortcut to the Capitol! All th e fanfare of a 10,000 person event, with 16.2 less miles than a marathon!  This race is typically Lottery Only - however, as a USATF member tied to Team R.E.D. you can receive guaranteed entry!  - Members who run this race gather near the giant American Flag on John Ireland Blvd and enjoy each other as we wait to cheer on our marathon friends! 

By following these directions you will be entered in the USATF Minnesota Team Circuit and

receive $3 off your registration fee.

• Register by July 1st:  http://www.imathlete.com/events/EventReg/EventReg_SelectType.aspx?fEID=26554&fNew=1&fsource=MARKETING_16TC10TEAMCIRCUIT&bypass=16TC10TEAMCIRCUIT
• Invitation Code: 16TC10TEAMCIRCUIT
• A Registration Type will appear highlighted in red: USATF Team Circuit Choose this registration type and click “Continue.”
• It is mandatory that you fill in your ten digit 2016 USATF number.
• You will need to select Team R.E.D. 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.
• If you have any questions please contact Catherine@tcmevents.org

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Here's what's going on for the rest of the week... 

• Monday 6pm: Monday Maniacs head to LTS Brewery at 2001 32nd Ave NW Rochester.  Join for a run and come back for the fun! 
• Tuesday 6:15pm:  The Tuesday Trail Crew heads to Whitewater State Park! This is a great location for runners and hikers alike! There will be a bonfire after, so bring something to cook on the fire if you desire!  - Meet at the parking lot for the Beach.  
• Tuesday 10pm: A night run along the Douglas Trail is on the agenda!  Meet at the trail parking lot off Valley High Drive in Rochester. Bring a headlamp and have some fun! - Rumor has it leftovers from the last home host will help the parking lot party afterwards! 
• Wednesday 6pm:  The speed is on at the Track in Byron.  We can discuss the workout prior to getting started, I have a preference toward shorter repeats to prepare for the Torchlight 5K (or any of a number of 5K that are filling the summer calendars!)  - but really, anyone can do anything they like once we're on the track! 
• Thursday 6pm:   It's a Bears Den in Byron. Come out for routes of 3, 4, or 6 miles and back to the Den for the social! 

Monday!

Real Quick Post - will update the rest of the week on Monday

Monday 6pm:  Monday Maniacs are heading to LTS for a run and/or walk, followed by a great social!  Remember, at LTS you can bring food, or have it delivered, and of  course, enjoy their fantastic popcorn!  - LTS is located at 2001 32nd Ave NW, Rochester.

Here comes the Weekend - and it starts with a 1-Mile!

Enjoy your weekend!

• Friday 6pm: Rochester Fest Mile .Run in front of the Parade . 
• The cost is only $10 and it's a great fundraiser for Camp Olson YMCA Scholarship Fund!  Register in front of the Y from 4:30-5:30pm and the race will start approx 6pm. 
• Saturday 7am: The Marathon and half marathon training long runs get started again! Note the time has change to 7am for the summer session.  We gather at the RAC for a route talk and away we go! - Bring $1 to help support the food / drink provide on the route! - Jim does a nice job of updating routes for these runs on the Rochester-MN Running Facebook page.  You can join that page, but for now, this weekends route can be found at http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6891209   
• Sunday 8am:  Off Season striders are sure to be out and about. I haven't seen the location yet, but when I do, I'll post it!  

Quick Details for the Week!

Sorry for such a delay with this weeks schedule.. but here is the remainder of the week!

Tuesday 4-7pm: Active PT is holding an Open House Happy Hour for their new location! They are still located inside the RAC - but now they're in Suite 200.  Come see Joan and her team as they show off the new space!
Tuesday 5:30pm:  The All-Comers Mile is on for tonight! - Join us on the track at John Marshall High School for a free event put on by the Rochester Track Club.  This is a one mile (1600M) timed race on the track.  - The one mile is followed by a series of all-comer events for kids - feel free to volunteer your help for that, it's a rewarding gig!
Tuesday 6:15pm:  The Tuesday Trail crew is running the trails on Deb's farm! Very nice of her to host! She's located at 4801 Cty. Road 24NE, Eyota, just off Viola Rd. - planning to have a little campfire afterwards, so bring your beverage of choice and something to cook if you like!
Wednesday 6pm:  Speed work on the track in Byron.  We can talk about the workout, but I'm leaning towards 800M repeats with 400M recovery.  The track is located behind the middle school at 601 4th St NW Byron.
Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is home hosted by Claire! Super nice of her to have us! Come prepared for swimming, volleyball, fun, and routes of 3,4, and 6 miles (or trails!). Claire is providing homemade pizzas, beer, and wine. If you'd like, bring a chair and a side dish or dessert to share. - Claire lives at the Gates of Rochester, 2015 41st St NW (near Fareway Foods & Best Buy). She describes parking as a pain, so follow these directions - Turn right at the leasing office, right at the T intersection in the back, right into the first parking lot, and park next to the sand volleyball courts.

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The preliminary team results are posted for the USATF club competition at Grandmas Marathon. The full marathon was the race for the circuit.  Note: USATF is going to recalculate the women's results, as St Amand was not in them, but she is a member - so we'll see where that leaves the ladies overall - it was an excellent showing by Team R.E.D! 

For now - the preliminary results show from Team R.E.D. that both the Men & Women took 2nd place in the Open Blue Division! - That's our highest Open finish in a long time!   - Our Men also won the Over 40 Division!   

Check out the clip below! Gwen found herself on the news thanks to her fantastic run at Grandmas Marathon!  http://www.kaaltv.com/article/12728/?vid=3709452&v=1

Monday Maniacs!

Congrats to everyone who participated in the Grandmas Marathon weekend... several took part in one or two events from the 5K, to half marathon to the full marathon! Many of us were able to gather at Tavern on the Hill post race - what a great group!

Team R.E.D. at Tavern on the Hill

Congrats to Kristina Devilbiss and Kaitlin Paradise, who each completed their 1st Full Marathons under less than ideal conditions.  There were several strong performances turned in including several PR's -- one that really pops is Dani running a 1:21 Half marathon! - She flew down the course!

Also congrats go to Kasey as she rocked the Seattle Marathon! - I know it's hard to believe there was another race to be at, but there was and she ran very well!

Monday 6pm: Monday Maniacs are meeting at the parking lot in Douglas for an easy pace out and back on the trail.  You choose your distance - go 1/2 way, and come back! - Bring something to eat/drink in the parking lot, as the plan is to have a parking lot party! - In the event of poor weather, we would head to the Douglas Saloon.

We're still out of town, so I'll be sure to update the rest of the week gathering on Tuesday.

In case you didn't know...

The post race party at Grandmas Marathon is really fun! - Join us!

This is way back.. 2010.. Wolfman (who I am sure will be there again)  entertained Bri & Lindsey.   Lady Gaga was involved in it for both of these wonderful women!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b35oGA1gkz4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXtwRzPX2Ls

Torchlight & TC 10!

I've heard a few stories about the Relay Iowa...looking forward to more!  339 Miles of smiles!  Nice work for the Team R.E.D. crew!

Monday 6pm:  Join us tonight at Kathy's Pub for Monday Maniacs! 6pm for a run or walk.. come back for the social! 

Tuesday 5:30pm:  The Rochester Track Club hosts the All-Comers 1 Mile on the track at John Marshall.  This is a FREE event... and the kids races follow.  If you're interested in volunteering to make the kids races roll, please contact Gwen at gwenjacobson@charter.net as it takes a lot of people to make this event a success! 

Tuesday 6:15pm:  The SE MN Trailrunners are rambling around the Root River Park! We'll gather in the parking lot... see link to find your way.  https://www.co.olmsted.mn.us/pw/parks/rootriverpark/Pages/default.aspx

Wednesday 6pm:  Speed work on the track in Byron.  I'm planning on a couple of 1-miles at marathon pace, then calling it a workout. You can join me, or we'll come up with a workout for you! 

Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is at the Bears Den in Byron. Join for routes from 3, 4 or 6 miles and circle back for some beverages at the Den! 

Saturday - Grandmas Marathon or Half Marathon!  The long runs are returning to the RAC starting on June 25th. 

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Please see details below for directions as to how to register for a couple of the USATF team series races.

Torchlight 5K July 20th - This is a fun, fast course! - Starts at the Bascillica, runs along the Torchlight parade route and finishes crossing the fantastic Stone Arch bridge near the Guthrie Theatre.  At the finish line, Live Music and Free Beer! 

• USATF Minnesota 5k Championship- Torchlight 5k
• Race Registration is $30 until race day. (A discount of $10-$15 adult pricing.)
• https://register.chronotrack.com/r/17647
• No discount code necessary, register for the USATF 5K Championship in order to be scored and timed in that category - MUST have a USATF membership # and associate with Team R.E.D.
• Receive a preferred start!
• If 25 people register and chip in $25 each - we can charter a bus!  If 30 register the cost drops to $20 a head! 

Twin Cities 10 Mile Oct 9th - The Shortcut to the Capitol! All the fanfare of a 10,000 person event, with 16.2 less miles than a marathon!  This race is typically Lottery Only - however, as a USATF member tied to Team R.E.D. you can receive guaranteed entry!  - Members who run this race gather near the giant American Flag on John Ireland Blvd and enjoy each other as we wait to cheer on our marathon friends! 

By following these directions you will be entered in the USATF Minnesota Team Circuit and

receive $3 off your registration fee.

• Register by July 1st:   http://www.imathlete.com/events/EventReg/EventReg_SelectType.aspx?fEID=26554&fNew=1&fsource=MARKETING_16TC10TEAMCIRCUIT&bypass=16TC10TEAMCIRCUIT
• Invitation Code: 16TC10TEAMCIRCUIT
• A Registration Type will appear highlighted in red: USATF Team Circuit Choose this registration type and click “Continue.”
• It is mandatory that you fill in your ten digit 2016 USATF number.
• You will need to select Team R.E.D. 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.
• If you have any questions please contact Catherine@tcmevents.org

Lots of Love!

It was nice to see so much support for the Nepstad Family Thursday evening. The room was filled with many shared stories, photo's and love.  If you didn't have the opportunity to attend Thursday's visitation, you can do so starting at 10am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rochester.  Service is at 11am.

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The Relay Iowa Crew is off and running!  Please see Dale's 3 day forecast for Relay Iowa -

Friday  

Saturday  

Sunday   

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Here's a look at the next few days ..... further updates will follow after the State Track Meet.  

• Saturday 7:15am:  The Off Season Striders will roll out of Panera North for a group run! - Join the crew and enjoy some coffee and social post run! 
• Sunday 8am:  The Off Season Striders are at it again! - This time from the Peoples Food Co-op in downtown Rochester.  Join in! 
• Monday 6pm:  It's up on the rooftop at Kathy's Pub! - this is perfect rooftop weather.  Of course, we'll do most of the running on the street level, but back for the social! 

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Volunteers Needed!  - Message from Gwen below regarding the All-Comers track meets and as many of you know - this is one of the best series for kids! 

Volunteers needed for the 46th annual Hal Martin All-Comers Track meets. The meets will be held for five Tuesday's beginning June 14 through July 12. We are using VolunteerSpot or you can contact me and I can sign you up.   http://vols.pt/LmC5mK

gwenjacobson@charter.net

These meets don't happen without the many volunteers, please consider signing up for one or more nights. The kids and I thank you!

Details

Out of respect for the Nepstad family, we are cancelling tonight's Team R.E.D. run... there is no longer an official run scheduled.  Please continue to send prayers.  

Details regarding services for Rachel Nepstad are below.  

• Thursday: Visitation is 5-8pm at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home in Rochester 
• Friday: Funeral Ceremony is at 11am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rocheser

Thoughts and Prayers

I'm sorry to share with you that the Nepstad family suffered an incredible loss. Ann & Mike's daughter Rachel passed away Saturday - the family can certainly use support in the form of prayer, please send thoughts and prayers to Mike, Ann, Aaron, Shane, Jarrett, Lauren and their entire family.

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We did have a wonderful time at both the Donut Run and the Mason Run @ Chester Woods.  I'll share results from those events in the next day or so... it just doesn't feel like the time to celebrate those things.

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This weeks weather looks like it'll be mostly dry and warming nicely. 

• Monday 6pm:  Monday Maniacs are heading to Forager in Rochester.  What a great new location for us... after your run or walk, you do have the opportunity to help celebrate Gwen's Birthday!  - and here I thought she was ageless! 
• Tuesday 6:30pm:  The Tuesday Trial crew is heading to the Great River Bluffs of Winona! What a fun spot to gather with trail runners and enjoy! - See details below.
• Let's explore the awesome trails and Mississippi River vistas of Great River Bluffs State Park! We'll do about 5 over the rolling ridgetops of the park and go to at least a couple awesome vistas overlooking the river valley (including the one in the photo above). Note the later start time as this is a bit furthur from Rochester. Meet at the first parking lot on the left past the park kiosk. Rumor has it they're be car pooling opportunities from Rochester. Bonfire after, bring your smores, brats or toufu dogs!
• Wednesday 6pm: If someone is interested in leading a track workout - the track in Byron is available.  I am currently committed to a Track & Field banquet, so I will not be there. 
• Thursday 6pm: Cancelled  Team R.E.D. heads to the Bears Den in Byron.  Plan to run or walk 3, 4 or 6 miles.. and come back to the Bears Den for the social!