A New Week Has Arrived!

Here's what this week looks like...

• Monday 6pm:  The Monday Maniacs are kicking things off from the New Hy-Vee at 4221 West Circle Drive. This gives us some newer routes to find, and the Market Grille provides a fun spot for the social! 
• Tuesday 6:15pm:  The Tuesday Trail crew is heading to a great gem of a park, the Root River County Park located at 4012 80th St SE Rochester. The location for Afters is TBD - with warmer weather upon us, always consider bringing a beverage of choice in the event weather allows for a parking lot party!  Hikers welcome! 
• Tuesday 9pm:  The Night Owls are rolling along the Douglas Trail.  Meet at the trail head along Valley High (next to IBM).  - this is another great group and you'll want to bring  you favorite post run beverage to this one as well! 
• Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is gathering at the Bears Den in Byron. We'll plan routes of 3, 4 or 6 miles, and of course, as with all group outings, you go as short or as far as you like! - Walkers welcome!  - We'll circle back to the Den for the social! 

I thought I'd share a link to a story about a Byron athlete I'm lucky to coach.  It's nice to see her get recognized! 

http://www.postbulletin.com/sports/high_school/track_and_field/byron-s-kreitinger-born-to-work-succeed/article_dbac3a64-49d7-11e8-8ad3-a76f1a40b4b0.html

The weekend!

• Saturday 7:15am:  The long run from the RAC.  This weekly run focuses on marathon and half marathon training, and is supported with aid stations! - Please bring a $1 donation to help support the aid.
• Saturday 8:30am:  The Spring Classic, benefiting Bolder options, gets off and runningfrom Soldiers Field in Rochester. Schedule is as follows.  
• 8:30am - Melby Kids Mile
• 9am - 15K
• 9:10am - 5K
• Sunday 8am:  Dunn Bros on Elton Hills is the scene for Off Season Striders. Get some miles and come back for a social! 
• Monday 6pm:  The Monday Maniacs are kicking things off from the New Hy-Vee at 4221 West Circle Drive. This gives us some newer routes to find, and the Market Grille provides a fun spot for the social! 

Rest assured, there is a Tuesday Trail Run, a Tuesday Night Owl and a Thursday Team R.E.D. - The details of those runs for the rest of the week will be posted on Sunday.

It's shorts weather!

Here is a look at the week ahead!

• Monday 6pm:  Monday Maniacs are heading to Wild Bills along the Hwy 52 Frontage Road. This place has great burgers at a great price on Monday - but don't forget to walk or run first! 
• Tuesday 6:15pm:  Tuesday Trail Crew is checking out The Flight of the Timberdoodle at Quarry Hill park in Rochester.  Gather on the West Side of the park near the Tennis Courts at the end of 9th St NE. Bring your favorite post run/hike beverage in case we make it a parking lot party. 
• Tuesday 9pm:  The Night Owls are heading back to their roots and heading to the Douglas Trail. Gather in the parking lot at the Trailhead located next to IBM along Valley High in Rochester. BYOB&B - Bring Your Own Beer & Blanket.  
• Thursday 6pm: Team R.E.D. is heading back downtown to Grand Rounds on South Broadway. We'll request the back room that we had last time, as that seemed to work out very nicely. 

Off Season Striders!

Sunday 8am - Off Season Striders are getting their strides from 5-West along West Circle Drive in Rochester. Come join the group, all paces are welcome!

Details for the upcoming week will be posted on Sunday.

Zumbro / Boston and Group Runs!

It's a loaded weekend! If you're racing, remember to have fun! - If you're training, remember to have fun!

Best wishes to those at Zumbro https://www.facebook.com/zumbro100/  stay warm!  If you want to track our friends you can do so here...  https://results.chronotrack.com/event/results/event/event-39133 
And to those running Boston!  A great video in the banner of Bostons page...  https://www.facebook.com/BostonMarathon/  - The full Boston site is at www.baa.org

• Saturday 7:15pm - The Long Run from the RAC.. it's a wonderful 20 Miler! You can see the route by visiting https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7223420  - Please bring $1 to support the aid stations. 
• Sunday 8am - Brothers Bar & Grill is the location for the Off Season Striders. Gather near the back door.  4-7 miles if you start at 8am - and 11 or so, if you would like to start at 7am. 
• Monday 6pm - Brothers Bar & Grill is the choice for Monday Maniacs! Again, gather near the back door (inside if it's cold).  We'll get out for a loop around Silver Lake, and you can add on, or turn back early if you like. 
• Tuesday 6:15pm - Millville is a neat town, with a great, flat, out and back route! - This could be a great recovery run for some of the Zumbro crew! 
• Tuesday 9pm - The Night Owls continue to enjoy the routes and social from Glynners Pub on North Broadway. Join the fun! 
• Thursday 6pm - The Bears Den is the location for Team R.E.D. - we'll have routes of 3, 4 or 6 miles. All paces welcome! - Walkers, join us! 

Spring is Here... Spring is Here.. really, it is!

Saturday 715am:  The Long Run from the RAC was altered slightly due to snow remaining on the Mayowood trail.  18.5 Miles for the Marathon crew... you can see the route at Jim's link https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7221363   which can also be found at the Rochester-MN Running facebook page.
Sunday 8am: Dunn Bros on Elton Hills is where you'll find the Off Season Striders! This is a great spot to hop on the bike path system... additionally, a super spot to catch a warm brew before the snow'nami hits!
Monday 6pm:  Monday Maniacs are hitting pavement from Kinney Creek Brewery in Rochester, because Sarah is in a brewery state of mind!  Join the fun of Monday nights!
Tuesday 6:15pm:  Great River Bluffs State Park is the site for the Tuesday Trail crew! - Weather got the best of them last week, so this is a re-try! A great park, with beautiful overlooks!
Tuesday 9pm:  The Night Owls keep the wheels rolling after dark! - Join the fun from Glynners Pub along North Broadway. Get your miles, and many smiles!
Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. has our first home host of the 2018 season!  The Kim and Gail Hakes have invited us to their home at 1017 8th Ave NW in Byron.  Our Hosts are providing Tacos, bring your favorite beverage and a dish to pass. Remember, runners and walkers are all welcome!

The week ahead...

Here we go!

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! 

Tuesday 6:15pm:  The Tuesday Trail crew is heading to the Great River Bluffs State Park. These trails provide incredible overlooks! Meet at the first parking lot to the lefter after the visitor Kiosk coming in to the park. Afters at "The Shed in Ridgeway - it's on the way home for the Rochester Area contingent. 

Tuesday 9pm: The Tuesday Night Owls will take their strides from Glynners Pub in Rochester. The night owls always enjoy the journey, and of course the social! 

Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is at the Bears Den in Byron - we'll log some great miles, and as you know, you can log those running or walking.  Of course, we'll circle back to the Den for the social. 

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. You can join or renew Team R.E.D. at http://form.jotformpro.com/form/41986407849976

• 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