Don't forget Saturday Night!

Saturday Night is set for fun! Join us at the North Star as TerraLoco and Bolder Options celebrate how Runners Give Back.  Super wonderful of them to celebrate such a thing!

Kasey and Nite Shift are performing from 9pm-Midnight - (take a nap during the day if you need it!)

Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is at the Bears Den - if you are planning to come Thursday to walk or run, please consider bringing a Canned Good donation for the Food Shelf.  - Even if you want to show up for Eat. Drink.  You can bring a donation! 
Friday 6:30pm: The Team R.E.D. Underwear Mile! - That's right.. 1 mile in your undies!  Prizes for fastest mile and also for best undies!  The entry fee is just $10 plus a canned good donation for the Food Shelf!  You can register online at https://raceroster.com/events/2017/13877/underwear-mile-dec-1st-630pm   or Thursday at the Bears Den during Team R.E.D. or race day starting at 5:30pm
Saturday 9am:  The Team R.E.D. Pajama Mile! - That's right... 1 mile in your jammies! This is a family friendly event, and we'll have door prize drawings post run! Entry fee is just $5 per person with a $15 family max! Come out for the fun, and bring a canned good donation for the Food Shelf! You can register online at https://raceroster.com/events/2017/13878/pajama-mile-dec-2nd-9am or Thursday at the Bears Den during Team R.E.D. or race day starting at 8am.

A New Week is Upon Us!

... and it looks to be a great one, from weather to fitness & fun!

• Monday 6pm:  Monday Maniacs are heading to Whistle Binkies North.  I thought maybe this location for the patio, but Sarah says it's more for the hills!  Join the group for a run or walk if you like, then back for a social!
• Tuesday 6:15pm: The Tuesday Trail crew is heading to Chester Woods... home of the Mason Run! Meet at the parking lot near the beach house, and get ready for some fun trails!  Then join the group at Newts South for the afters!
• Tuesday 9pm:  The Night Owls are at Beetles Bar & Grill on 2nd St in Rochester. Like all the group runs, all are welcome! Get some miles and come back to Beetles to get to know each other at little better at the social!
• Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is heading to the Bears Den in Byron.  Consider bringing a donation of canned good(s) for the Food Shelf, as Team R.E.D. is collecting through the weekend.   We'll have routes of 3, 4 or 6 miles.. and you guessed it, come back for a social!
• Note: Next week, Dec 7th, Team R.E.D. presents our check to the Byron Lions for their Park Project! That's possible thanks to all the great work you all did at the Beer Mile! 

Two Fun Events for the Food Shelf!  

The Undie Mile is for Adults Only - more details below

The Jammie Mile is Family Friendly - more details below

These both take place at the Bears Den as part of Byron's BrrrrFest.  - There's nothing to fear... well.. unless these pics scare you a little!

Friday 6:30pm: The Team R.E.D. Underwear Mile! - That's right.. 1 mile in your undies!  Prizes for fastest mile and also for best undies!  The entry fee is just $10 plus a canned good donation for the Food Shelf!  You can register online at https://raceroster.com/events/2017/13877/underwear-mile-dec-1st-630pm   or Thursday at the Bears Den during Team R.E.D. or race day starting at 5:30pm
Saturday 9am:  The Team R.E.D. Pajama Mile! - That's right... 1 mile in your jammies! This is a family friendly event, and we'll have door prize drawings post run! Entry fee is just $5 per person with a $15 family max! Come out for the fun, and bring a canned good donation for the Food Shelf! You can register online at https://raceroster.com/events/2017/13878/pajama-mile-dec-2nd-9am or Thursday at the Bears Den during Team R.E.D. or race day starting at 8am.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

You are all such great inspirations and role models... Thank you for making Team R.E.D. so fun!

Here's a look at the upcoming schedule - Note: There is not an evening Team R.E.D. gathering on Thanksgiving Day.

Tuesday 6:15pm:  The Tuesday Trail Crew hits Gamehaven for 5 miles of fun trails! Meet at the parking lot along 45th St SE Rochester. Afters will be either at Fat Willies or Whistle Binkies on the Lake - either way will be fun!
Tuesday 9pm:  The Night Owls have shifted to their winter location of Beetles on 2nd St in Rochester. This is another great group to run with, and of course, share a social with!
Thursday - Thanksgiving Day 9am- Mom's On the Run Gobble Wobble in support of the Salvation Army. Come be part of something good, before enjoying your day with family, football and food! BYOB and look for Team R.E.D. members for a tailgate party post run or walk!
Thursday - Thanksgiving Day 9am - Grace Church is Stewartville hosts a Thanksgiving Day 5K. Several members have run this one in the past and report it's a lot of fun!
Friday 7:30am - Off Season Striders are jumping in with a Friday run from Newts North along Hwy 52 in Rochester. Great group to connect with for sure.
Saturday 7:30am - Off Season Striders hit one of the favorite locations in Charlies Pub at Hillcrest Shopping Center just off Hwy 52 in Rochester.
Sunday 8am - Off Season Striders is still at it! - This time from 5-West along West Circle Drive in Rochester.

Monday Maniacs!

Monday 6pm: A fun evening is ahead for Monday Maniacs! We'll gather at Carlos OKelleys along the frontage road of Hwy 52 in Rochester.  Let's get some miles, and come back for a great social!

I'll update the plans for remainder of the week this evening.. please check back.

Ready for a warm-up? It's coming!

This upcoming week should offer some more comfortable temperatures and it will be welcome!  Yet, as we discussed Thursday night, it won't be long before we start to get excited about 20 degree temps!

We were on the road yesterday, and I missed a chance to list this mornings Off Season Striders Run.  But please be aware, every Saturday 7:30am is hosted by OSS at Charlies Pub in Hillcrest Mall.

• Sunday 8am:  Off Season Striders are out and about from Five West in Rochester.  Sundays are typically in the range of 4-8 miles, and everyone comes back for coffee or a full out breakfast!
• Monday 6pm: Monday Maniacs are getting together at Wild Wood Bar & Grill.  This is a fun spot with many options such as catching trails into the woods, or make your way downtown, or run the base of the big old hill! Of course, come back to the bar for the social!
• Tuesday 6:15pm:  The Tuesday Trail crew is heading to Whitewater for a good 5 miles of great trails.  Gather at the parking lot nearest the Nature Store. After hopping around the trails, we'll hop over to Mauer Bros for the afters!
• Tuesday 9pm:  The Night Owls have a new location this week.  Join the fun at Beetles Bar on 2nd Street in Rochester.  This gives the group some well let options and of course, a place to gather post run! 
• Thursday 6pm: Team R.E.D. is back at the Bears Den in Byron. It's been a lot of fun to hit the streets of Byron - if you've never joined us before, consider this Thursday! - Routes are 3, 4 or 6 miles... and we'll all come back together at the Den! 

Upcoming Races - if you have other races you want added, please email me details - I hope to get better at this piece of the blog! 

• Thursday Nov 23rd - Mom's On the Run Gobble Wobble in support of the Salvation Army. Come be part of something good, before enjoying your day with family, football and food! You can get more details and register at https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/Rochester/MomsontheRun5KFamilyGobbleWobble  Note:  Online registration closes on Nov 19th. 
• Friday Dec 1st  6:30pm - Team R.E.D. hosts the ever popular Underwear Mile! That's right - 1 Mile in your undies! - This event is for adults only. There are prizes for the best undies and fastest milers.  
• Cost is just $10 plus a canned good donation for the food shelf.  You can register at https://raceroster.com/events/2017/13877/underwear-mile-dec-1st-630pm   - Please consider registering online as it helps us prepare.  
• Saturday Dec 2nd 9am - Team R.E.D. hosts the 2nd Annual Pajama Mile - 1 mile in your jammies!This one is for the whole family and super affordable. 
• Just $5 each, or $15 for the entire family. For this one we also ask that you bring a canned good donation for the food shelf.  You can register at https://raceroster.com/events/2017/13878/pajama-mile-dec-2nd-9am   - also for this one registering online helps us prepare for you!

Keep on Moving!

An extra hour of sleep tonight, woot woot! .... or you could get an extra hour long hike in the woods or run around the block... you can choose how to handle it!

Sunday 8am:  The Off Season Striders are out for 4-8 miles starting from Roosters Too! on Maine Ave SE in Rochester.  A fun location to get out and run and come back for a great social.
Monday 6pm:  Monday Maniacs are heading to the Douglas Saloon for a great run or walk down the Douglas Trail! - Of course, we'll come back to the Social Club for a fun social.  The giant jenga is a lot of fun!

Tuesday 6:15pm:  Tuesdays Trail Crew hits a fun location at Bill Barnacle State woodlands. You can meet at the Minnenoco located in Marion along Hwy 52 (across from the KOA) to caravan to the parking lot. Afters at the Thirsty Belgian.
Tuesday 9pm: The Night Owls are logging the miles after dark! - A fun group takes the out and back along the Douglas Trail.  Meet at the trailhead parking lot along Valley High (next to IBM).
Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is heading to Broadway Pizza located at 4144 Hwy 52 frontage road in Rochester.  This puts us in another area of town to explore! Of course, we'll re-group for a great social!