We are cruisin'

The coaches stopped in the Bears Den Thursday night after the Track Meet, and the Den Staff said the place had been hopping with Team R.E.D! - good to hear! They mentioned it's fun to see that people continue to join the group even if they didn't make it to the run/walk portion of the night.

Remember, great savings for some upcoming races - if you join Team R.E.D. or renew your membership, you can use promo code: REDMEMBER to save 20% off your entry in any or all of the following three events!  I've extended the promo code to April 6th.

• Mason Run @ Chesterwoods 5K / 10 Mile / 50K   https://raceroster.com/events/2018/15523/chester-woods-trail-races-mason-run
• Minnesota Nut House Challenge   1 Mile / 5K / 10K / Half Marathon   https://raceroster.com/events/2018/15791/2018-minnesota-nut-house-challenge
• Team R.E.D. Beer Mile  1 Mile / 4 Beers             https://raceroster.com/events/2018/17386/beer-mile-6th-annual

Saturday 7:15am:   The Marathon and Half Marathon Training Run takes off from the RAC. This week the long effort is roughly 15.5. miles.  Bring $1 to help with the aid, and when you're available, please consider volunteering! 

Sunday 8am:  Off Season Striders are kicking off Easter Sunday with a run from Charlies Pub, located at the Hillcrest Shopping Center.

Monday 6pm:  The Monday Maniacs are excited to return to LTS, because Life's Too Short! - Join the run and be sure to circle back in for the great social! 

I'll update the rest of the upcoming week sometime this weekend, be sure to check back! 

Monday Funday! Tuesday Funday! Thursday Funday!

Here's how the week is shaping up....

• Monday 6pm:  The Monday Maniacs are looking for some great miles from Beetles Bar & Grill on 2nd Street. This is a super fun place for a group to get some strides, and come back for the social!
• Tuesday 6:15pm:  The Tuesday Trail crew is heading to one of their favorite hot spots! The Lost Creek Trail in Chatfield.  This is a point to point type run, so meet at Groen park, and carpool to the start. It's super fun.. and of course, 'afters' at Jax in Chatfield. 
• Tuesday 9pm: The Night Owls have it going on from Glynners Pub along Broadway. Easy access to some great paved trails and of course, a great spot for a social post run! 
• Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is back to the Bears Den for the run and the fun.  Plan on 3, 4 or 6 miles and hit up the den for the social! 

The Weekend Has Arrived!

Plenty to do this weekend, have some fun and get some miles!

Saturday 7:15am:  The Marathon and Half Marathon training long run is ramping up!  Join the crew and experience a long run with support of aid stations along the way! Meet at the RAC and bring a $1 contribution. 
Saturday 9am:  Rockin' Robin 10K, 5K and 1 Mile... you can see more details by visiting http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=1055
Sunday 8am:  Brothers Bar & Grill is the scene for the cool kids! Off Season Striders gathers in the back parking lot on good weather days, and inside the back door if it's not so  nice.  Join for the miles, and stay for the social!

I will update next weeks hot spots Sunday, so be sure to check back!

Keep it rolling!

Here comes the weekend... let's have some fun!

• Saturday 7:15am:  The Marathon & Half Marathon training long run is on from the RAC. 15-and-a-half miles are on the agenda for the long run, with the shorter distance reaching 7 miles.  Bring $1 to support the aid stations.  The route can be found at the following link, courtesy of Jim Li - https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/m/?r=7205814
• Sunday 8am:  The Off Season Striders are heading to Charlies Bar & Grill at Hillcrest Shopping center in Rochester.  Great place to run from, and of course, come back for the breakfast social! 
• Monday 6pm:  The Monday Maniacs are heading to Glynners along Broadway.  They've run into some weather the past attempts, but this Monday might be the nice one! Of course the Monday night social is always fun! 
• Tuesday 6:15pm:  The Tuesday Trail crew selects Essex Park in Rochester to ring in the Spring season!  Join the crew, you can hike or run, and of course, join the post workout fun at Whistle Binkies North.  
• Tuesday 9pm: The Night Owls continue to roll on down the road.  Join the crew as they gather at Glynners and will certainly circle back for a refreshment and chatter! 
• Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is heading to Grand Rounds for a great downtown run or walk, and then back for the social. Grand Rounds is the beer sponsor of the Nut House Challenge!  

Here are some new Team R.E.D. Race Discounts!  If you register for any, or all of the following before April 1st you'll be authorized to use Promo Code:  REDMEMBER to receive a 20% discount at Checkout. 

• June 2nd - Mason Run & Chesterwoods - Become a new member, or renew by April 1st and receive a 20% Discount off your race registration.  You must register at https://raceroster.com/events/2018/15523/chester-woods-trail-races-mason-run and enter Promo Code: REDMEMBER to receive the discount.  - You will also receive your Team R.E.D. tee or renewal gift at the Mason Run! 
• July 14/15 - Minnesota Nut House Challenge -  Become a new member, or renew by April 1st and receive a 20% discount off your race registration.  You must register at https://raceroster.com/events/2018/15791/2018-minnesota-nut-house-challenge and enter Promo Code: REDMEMBER to receive the discount. You'll also receive your Team R.E.D. tee or renewal gift at the Nut House Challenge!
• July 19th - Team R.E.D. Beer Mile - Become a new member, or renew by April 1st and receive a 20%  discount off your race registration. You must register at https://raceroster.com/events/2018/17386/beer-mile-6th-annual and enter Promo Code: REDMEMBER  to receive the discount.  You'll also receive your Team R.E.D. tee or renewal gift at the Beer Mile! 

Sunshine! Dancing on Sunshine!

Don't forget to adjust the clocks, and then suddenly, our evening runs are much brighter!

We should all consider keeping a pocket full of sunshine!

Or if your preference is the Partridge family, there's this! - Let's celebrate!

Sunday 8am: Newts North is the location for this romp around the city! Typically 4-7 miles.  Get what you want, get what you need and come back for the social! - which might be what we all need. 

Monday 6pm:  Monday Maniacs are celebrating a birthday requesting, and starting from the Tap House. Riz turns 21, so that should be fun! Join the crew.. log some miles and come back and celebrate. 

Tuesday 6:15pm:  The Tuesday Trail crew hits Eastwood Park. Hard to say at this point what the trail will hold, could be best for snowshoe, or best for run or hike.... do what works for you!  Of course, afters are the best! 

Tuesday 9pm: The Night Owls are hitting Glynners Pub.  They continue to provide opportunity into the evening. If you need to pick up some miles, but those 6pm times are tough, this is a great option! - Also, if you simply want to add on to what you've done already today, rock it! 

Thursday 6pm: Team R.E.D. hits the Bears Den - and once again, the sun will be shining and the temps will be 70ish! - how do I know that?  Well, because track season has started!  

What's Next?

What's Next?  More chances to help motivate others, get to know each other, and make ourselves stronger! Here's a look at the upcoming week!

Note for those wondering: We are very close to unveiling the great work Aspen & Mike have been providing on our newly inherited website... When you see it, please enjoy it, and provide us honest feedback as to how well it meets your needs - it will be a great asset for us, and of course, a work in progress! - I'm excited about it!

• Saturday 7:15am:  The Marathon & Half Marathon Group run from the RAC.  The scheduled run is 13.4 Miles - and there are all sorts of options to make that shorter, or longer.  Two aide stations along the way. 
• Sunday 8am:  The Off Season Striders hit the pace from Five West.  We put on some fun miles and come back for a great social!
• Monday 6pm:  The Monday Maniacs are heading to Glynners Pub and for a run and fun. Get your miles and join the post workout social!
• Tuesday 6:15pm: Oxbow Park is the site for the Tuesday Trail Crew.  Join the fun, you can hike, run or 'possibly' snowshoe - dependent on the conditions.  We gather at the first bridge (2nd lot on the left as you enter the park).  Afters are at the Bears Den!
• Tuesday 9pm:  The Night Owls head to Glynners for another great night of logging miles and chit chatting along the way.  Don't forget to grab a beverage post run for the fun! 
• Thursday 6pm: Let's celebrate at L.T.S. - because Life's Too Short and we'll be celebrating Brian & Cindy Morgans birthdays! woot!  We'll get out for a run, and then, you guessed it, come back for the fun! 

Also... let's cheer for some fast racing for those traveling for races this weekend! 

This wild crew is rocking Little Rock! 

The boys prep for Rock 'n Roll New Orleans!