Celebrate!

The 4th of July is approaching.... I hope you all have time to celebrate with friends and family! You can kick things off by joining any of the group runs, walks or hikes!

Sunday 7:30am: The Off Season Striders get their steps from Dunn Bros. on Elton Hills. Easy access to the trail system, and great chatter over coffee afterwards!
Monday 6pm:  The Monday Maniacs are getting off their asphalt and heading to Oxbow Park. Meet at the 1st Bridge parking lot (2nd lot on your left as you enter the park). Remember, you can run or hike at Oxbow! Bring your favorite post workout drink or food!
Tuesday 6:15pm:  The Tuesday Trail Crew has it going on at Whitewater State Park. Meet at the Beach Parking lot along Hwy 74 - bring  your recovery beverage and food, there will be a bonfire upon complete of the run or hike!
Tuesday 9pm:  The Night Owls are keeping their feet moving at West Silver Lake Park. A great location to relax after the  miles as well. Bring your own recovery fuel!
Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is at the Bears Den in Byron.  According to Cindy, it's likely to be 70 and Sunny! Let's get out for a group run or walk, and share our July 4th stories!

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 Here's a look at the upcoming races for July... it includes a brand new July 4th event!

• July 4th: The Freedom 5K makes it's debut in the race scene in Byron. The event is hosted by Anytime Fitness and is sure to be super fun!  You cn register and get more details by visting https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/Byron/ByronFreedom5KWalkRun
• July 4th: The Summerfest Race takes place in Stewartville. Always a great event hosted by our Sheriff Kevin Torgerson. There's a 3 & 5 Mile run and they are spaced 1 hour apart, so you can indeed do both!  http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=1044
• July 7th: Go For The Gold 5K & 3K at Silver Lake Pool - this great event benefits Bright Tomorrows and has leaders that you know, Jessica & Dan Feda, along with Kasey Kucker and others I'm sure! You can register or donate at http://www.goforthegoldrochester.com/ or register race day morning starting at 7:30am. 
• July 14th / 15th:  The Minnesota Nut House Challenge.  You can run either 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or nearly any combination!  The schedule is as follows, and you can register at https://raceroster.com/events/2018/15791/2018-minnesota-nut-house-challenge using Promo Code: RADIO to receive 10% Off!   (the combination of 5K / 10K is the Half Cracked - and doing all three races is Totally Nuts!)
• July 14th 8am - 10K
• July 14th 6pm -  5K
• July 15th 8am - Half Marathon
• July 19th:  The Team R.E.D. Beer Mile! - The Championship Division meets the international rules of Beer  Mile, while the Open Division will be just as you recall, using tap beer! Don't forget the Zero.Zero Spectator Pass! Register now and use Promo Code: RADIO for 10% Off!  https://raceroster.com/events/2018/17386/beer-mile-6th-annual
• July 21st:  Byron Good Neighbor Days 5K & 2.5K remains a staple of the Good Neighbor Days celebration.  Join the fun on this fast course through the streets of Byron!  https://raceroster.com/events/2018/17705/byron-good-neighbor-days-races
• July 21st:  The Rochester Women's Race is a great 4 Miler for the ladies.  Great prizes, refreshments and awards. Join the fun! Your online registration is free of fees! - $15 for track club members, $20 for non-members.    http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=1033&SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&S=1
• July 22nd:  The FREE Kids Mile in Byron! - This s part of the Byron Good Neighbor Day weekend and takes place  along the parade route.  The event is 100% Free - and every kid will receive an AWESOME medal.. like, really, it's a cheap "medal", but it says AWESOME! or NICE WORK!  Register race day at the Middle School - race starts at 2:30pm and regstration opens at 2pm.  Post race party (kids and adults alike, at the O'Leary's home!) 
• July 28th: It's the Wabasha Days River Run - Several of our members who love the river, find themselves at this event!  http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=1063&TM=72574.1

The week ahead.. and a list of local races - we can find competitiveness, charity and fun!

Here we go again... a look at the week ahead...

• Monday 6pm: Monday Maniacs are heading to Roosters Bar(n) & Grill along West Circle Drive in Rochester. A great location to get some steps in, and come back for a social! 
• Tuesday 6:15pm:  The Tuesday Trail crew hits Essex Park in Rochester. Last time out, there was ice, we are banking on better footing this time around! Meet at the main parking lot, address is 5455 West River Road. 
• Tuesday 9pm: The Night Owls keep it moving in the dark! This crew gathers at West Silver Lake and logs the miles! Bring your favorite post run beverage to enjoy. 
• Wednesday 6pm: The Byron Track is open... but due to construction, the power has been turned off, so sorry, no music! Yet you can get your speed on the track! 
• Thursday: Home Host!  Jayde Brokken and Gwen Jacobson- at 2027 Woodcrest LN SW, Rochester MN. Mayowood Trail with multiple route options. How hosts will provide Burgers & brats with all the fixings, chips and water. BYOB and something to share. Campfire and s’mores for desert. 
• 5:45pm:  Team B.E.D. is at it again, bring your bike and ride! 
• 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is also on again, bring your shoes and walk or run! 

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Here's a look at several of the area races approaching in July! - Remember to use discount code RADIO when registering for the Nut House Challenge or the Beer Mile! 

Beer Mile

Beer Mile - see, there is running involved!

That Keg looks about done! 

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• July 4th: The Summerfest Race takes place in Stewartville. Always a great event hosted by our Sheriff Kevin Torgerson. There's a 3 & 5 Mile run and they are spaced 1 hour apart, so you can indeed do both!  http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=1044
• July 7th: Go For The Gold 5K & 3K at Silver Lake Pool - this great event benefits Bright Tomorrows and has leaders that you know, Jessica & Dan Feda, along with Kasey Kucker and others I'm sure! You can register or donate at http://www.goforthegoldrochester.com/ or register race day morning starting at 7:30am. 
• July 14th / 15th:  The Minnesota Nut House Challenge.  You can run either 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or nearly any combination!  The schedule is as follows, and you can register at https://raceroster.com/events/2018/15791/2018-minnesota-nut-house-challenge using Promo Code: RADIO to receive 10% Off!   (the combination of 5K / 10K is the Half Cracked - and doing all three races is Totally Nuts!)
• July 14th 8am - 10K
• July 14th 6pm -  5K
• July 15th 8am - Half Marathon
• July 19th:  The Team R.E.D. Beer Mile! - The Championship Division meets the international rules of Beer  Mile, while the Open Division will be just as you recall, using tap beer! Don't forget the 0.0 Spectator Pass! Register now and use Promo Code: RADIO for 10% Off!  https://raceroster.com/events/2018/17386/beer-mile-6th-annual
• July 21st:  Byron Good Neighbor Days 5K & 2.5K remains a staple of the Good Neighbor Days celebration.  Join the fun on this fast course through the streets of Byron!  https://raceroster.com/events/2018/17705/byron-good-neighbor-days-races
• July 21st:  The Rochester Women's Race is a great 4 Miler for the ladies.  Great prizes, refreshments and awards. Join the fun! http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=1033&SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&S=1
• July 22nd:  The FREE Kids Mile in Byron! - This s part of the Byron Good Neighbor Day weekend and takes place  along the parade route.  The event is 100% Free - and every kid will receive an AWESOME medal.. like, really, it's a cheap "medal", but it says AWESOME! or NICE WORK!  Register race day at the Middle School - race starts at 2:30pm and regstration opens at 2pm.  Post race party (kids and adults alike, at the O'Leary's home!) 
• July 28th: It's the Wabasha Days River Run - Several of our members who love the river, find themselves at this event!  http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=1063&TM=72574.1

TC 10 Mile - guaranteed entry

Thursday Crew from the Bears Den

• Saturday 7am: The Marathon & Half Marathon training long runs from the RAC.  You do not need to be a member of the RAC or any local running club to participate.  Simply bring $1 to contribute toward the aid we receive on this supported long run! 
• Saturday 9am: The Get Your Rear In Gear 5K is at Silver Lake Park East. - This supports the Colon Cancer Coalition.  
• Saturday 9am: The Solstice Stomp 5K rolls out of Christ Lutheran Church in Byron. This is a fun event, with music, medals and t-shirts! 
• Saturday 1:50pm - Approx:  The Camp Olson YMCA 1 Mile - this is a Rochester Track Club Grand Prix event and a fundraiser for a great camp! Registration begins at noon at the Running Room - and the race start time is dependent on the flow of the parade, so approx 1:50 is the start time. 
• Sunday 7:30am:  The Off Season Striders take off from Brothers Bar & Grill to get some miles. Meet in the back, as this preserves the prime parking spaces for customers who are not going to 'run away!"

Our next post will include links to several races coming up in July! - Look for Summerfest, Go for the Gold! Beer Mile, Nut House Challenge, Byron Good Neighbor Days and many more! 

Additionally, our next post will have details on Thursdays upcoming home host!  Thanks Gwen and Jayde for hosting us! 

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TC 10 - Guaranteed Entry! 

The promo code for guaranteed entry for the TC 10 is available from now through July 5th.  Get registered for this fun part of the Team Circuit!  Since Team R.E.D. is a USATF Club, any member who is also an individual member of USATF and associates themselves with Team R.E.D. can receive guaranteed entry (not free entry, but you do not have to enter the lottery).

Registration for the Medtronic TC 10 Mile guaranteed entries for Team Circuit club members is open NOW through JULY 5 at 11:59 PM. Following are instructions:

Here is the information to give to the teams to register with the Team Circuit discount and place themselves on the team.

Invitation Code:  1810TEAMCIRCUIT

Details:  This code is valid for Team Circuit members to register with a guaranteed non-complimentary entry into the Medtronic TC 10 Mile until July 5 at 11:59 p.m.  This code will also give a $3 discount off of the registration fee.

Directions:  Click on the hyperlinked Invitation Code above.  You will see a highlighted in red registration type for USATF Team Circuit.  Choose this registration type and complete the form.

All Sorts!

There are a lot of Team R.E.D. members in Duluth for Grandmas Marathon weekend, and a lot at home looking for some miles!  Best wishes to those racing this weekend! - For the others, here's what I know about this weekend.

• Saturday 7am:  The Marathon / Half Marathon training long runs have begun!  Yes, it's time to start training for the fall! - Meet at the RAC, and please bring a $1 donation to help support the aid that is provided along the route.  Additionally, if you'd like to volunteer, please be sure to reach out to Lin Gentling at lsgentling@charter.net  we all know it takes a lot of people to make these runs so awesome!  Thanks for considering! 
• Sunday 7:30am:  The Off Season Striders head to Five-West. This is a great location to get connected with others for not only the run or walk, but also the social! Off season striders is a welcoming group with all participants at a variety of paces. 
• Monday 6pm:  Monday Maniacs are cruising out of the Tap House.  We love the options out of downtown to run or walk, and we also enjoy the thought on sitting on a roof top for the social!  Join the fun!
• Tuesday 6:15pm: The Tuesday Trail crew is celebrating the Almost Summer Solstice by running at Forestville State Park. The plan is a great one, meet at the picnic shelter, go for a run, and start the bonfire, as the Scandinavians would do, and burn the winter witch! 
• Tuesday 9pm:  The Night Owls are keeping it rolling from West Silver Lake Park.  A great spot to run on well lit spaces, and come back for a wonderful social. If 6pm is too early for you, consider this a great option! 
• Wednesday  6pm:  The Byron Track remains open this summer, if you're looking to build some speed, do not hesitate to join this group! - No matter how fast or how slow you think you are, you are never more than 200 Meters away from the others when you do track work. 
• Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. hits the Bears Den for a great night of running, walking, and probably a bit of talking.  This could be a great time to catch up on results of your teammates races! Let's go 3, 4 or 6 miles and come back for the social! 

Let's be active!

Monday 6pm:  The Monday Maniacs are looking forward to seeing you at LTS for a run and social! - Log the miles and circle back to LTS (located at 2001 32nd Ave NW). 

Tuesday 6:20pm:  The Tuesday Trail crew is enjoying some of the great trails offered in Winona. Plan on the 5 Mile loop at the Holzinger Lodge, and note, shorter options are avalable.  The Lodge is located at 925 W. Lake Blvd.  - Main Parking lot.  Afters are in Lonna's back yard! 

Tuesday 9pm:  The Night Owls are rolling from the West Silver Lake park. This location provides good lighting, great paths, and of course, some seating for post workout socializing! - Bring your favorite beverage or snack for after. 

Thursday 5:45pm:  Team B.E.D. - Bike. Eat. Drink get's the wheels on the road for a great ride starting at Beetles on 2nd Street. Join for the ride, and come back to meet or make friends with the running/walking crew! 

Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. - Run. Eat. Drink. is complete with runners and walkers.  We'll also depart from Beetles on 2nd Street. Of course, we'll come back to meet or make friends with the biking crew! 

How did I forget?

I can't believe I listed Thursdays R.E.D. as TBD! 

It's the first Thursday of the month...so of course, we're at the Bears Den!   And we will once again support the biking crew with a Team B.E.D. Session! Bike. Eat. Drink. 

Thursday 5:45pm:  Team B.E.D. is at the Bears Den.  Be sure to arrive in time to be ready to petal away at 5:45.  You'll ride an hour or so and come back to join the social! 

Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is at the Bears Den for Run. Eat. Drink - and two out of three ain't bad! - Join the fun.. routes of 3, 4 or 6 miles! 

Beetles for Monday!

There is a lot to post about, but most it will have to wait... yet we can get a quick peek at the next couple of days!

Monday 6pm:  Monday Maniacs is heading  to Beetles on 2nd Street. This is a super fun place to run from as it gives us so many options. Of course, it's also a great place to social afterwards!
Tuesday 6:15pm:  Tuesday Trail crew is heading to Gamehaven.  Another fun park to explore! Meet at the main parking lot off CR 101. No doubt to have a good time with this crew either running or hiking!
Tuesday 9pm: The Night Owls are trying something new for a few weeks. Gather at West Silver Lake park for some better lighting, and a place better seating for post workout celebrations  Join this crew, they always find the fun!
Thursday 6pm :  Team R.E.D. Location TBD.

Mason Run @ Chester Woods!

You can still register for Saturdays Mason Run @ Chester Woods! Show up one hour before your race and get in on the fun!

50K kicks off at 6am.. and the 5K / 10 Mile are 8am and 8:15am.

Sunday 7am: Off Season Striders head to Charlies Pub at Hillcrest Shopping Center.  Enjoy the run and the social!