Team R.E.D. is a club dedicated to having fun while staying fit! We say: Run. Eat. Drink. Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad!
We meet twice a month at the Bears Den in Byron for a walk or run, and twice a month at a rotating location. We offer various routes each time, with distances suitable for walkers and runners. We have members of all paces.. all are welcome! If you'd like more information, please email us at byron.teamred@gmail.com
First off... best wishes to all those racing in Colorado this weekend! There are Half Marathoners and Full Marathoners running the Revel Rockies, and they are connected with a long time member, Paul Thomford! Fun!
The new Shades make you all look even faster! Got get 'em!
Next up... I want to give you a complete view of Sunday as I know it. There are a lot of opportunities to have a good time!
Sunday 7am: Pre-load and meet the Off Season Striders for the rest of the run! Gather at Charlies Pub & Eatery at 1408 2nd St SW in Rochester, and get some miles before circling back to connect with more morning runners!
Sunday 8am: Off Season Striders officially starts at 8am from Charlies Pub & Eater at 1408 2nd St SW. This a great group that gets some miles, and finishes with a wonderful social inside the confines of Charlies.
Sunday 1pm: Join us for a social at the O'Leary's in Byron. 805 1st Ave NW. We have Beer & Water available, along with some outdoor games all set for adults and kids alike. We'll also chat about what our chants will be on the parade route!
Sunday 2:35pm: Team R.E.D. hosts the FREE Kids Mile on the parade route for Byron Good Neighbor Days. This race is out and back from the Middle School. No fee is required, but you must register and sign the waiver.
Sunday 3pm: Team R.E.D. marches in the parade. We'll have candy to toss, and some fun chants to share! Let's make sure everyone knows that Fitness & Fun go together!
Details about next week to follow! Trust, there's many opportunities!
Tuesday 6pm: TerraLoco continues the drive for school supplies! Bring in school supplies and $5 for your entry to a great 5K race! When I say this race is a low pressure event, I mean it! It's a lot more about community!
Tuesday 6:15pm - The Tuesday Trail crew hits Gamehaven! It's always fun at Gamehaven with plenty of great trails, and a castle! Head to 5615 Simpson Rd SE Rochester and you are sure to enjoy!
Wednesday 6pm: Team R.E.D. speedwork on the track in Byron! The track is located behind the middle school, along 4th Street. Get out and work on that foot speed! I promise some people will be super fast, some not as fast, but we're all in it together!
Thursday 7pm: The Beer Mile! - What a great race, and it supports the Byron Community Foundation! Remember this year there's also prizes for best costumes! Get in the spirit of having fun and raising funds, let's do this big! You can register online at http://form.jotformpro.com/form/51753666383969 or register race day starting at 5:30pm. Either way, get it done!
Saturday 7am: The Marathon & Half Marathon training runs continue from the RAC. I'm estimating a distance of 16 miles, with the half marathoners going 8 or so. Bring $1 to help support the bananas and Gatorade you will find along the route with our wonderful support volunteers!
Saturday 8am: Byron Good Neighbor Days 5K and 2.5K. Join the fun in Byron! This event is located at the Middle School along 4th Street. It starts behind the school, and finishes on the track. Always a good time at Good Neighbor Days. Register online at http://form.jotformpro.com/form/51586500802956 or you can register after 7am on Race Day.
Sunday 8am: Off Season Striders is bound to be out and about. I will await the details and pass them on as they are available.
Sunday 1pm: Join us for a social at the O'Leary's in Byron. 805 1st Ave NW. We'll have some outdoor games all set for adults and kids alike. We'll also chat about what our chants will be on the parade route!
Sunday 2:35pm: Team R.E.D. hosts the FREE Kids Mile on the parade route for Byron Good Neighbor Days. This race is out and back from the Middle School. No fee is required, but you must register and sign the waiver.
Sunday 3pm: Team R.E.D. marches in the parade. We'll have candy to toss, and some fun chants to share! Let's make sure everyone knows that Fitness & Fun go together!
I trust everyone enjoyed their 4th of July weekend... I know many people got out and competed in area races over the weekend, and several had a chance to relax with family, friends.. all good things!
Team R.E.D. from the Den last Thursday
Tonight is the last night for Online registration for the Nut House Challenge... this is a new event run by Triton Events, the same group that put on the Winter 5K Series, which was really well done! The Nut House challeng takes place July 10-12th.
Wednesday 6pm: The speed session is moved to Soldiers Field in Rochester due to the (bullet below). If you'd like to get a speed session in, join the crew in Rochester!
Wednesday 6pm: Byron's All-Comers Track Meet takes place at the Byron Middle School. Bring your kids and enjoy! - Also, we'd love to see you as a volunteer! This is the last of the All-Comers meets in Byron, don't miss it! Please email me at byron.teamred@gmail.com if you'd like to volunteer!
Thursday 6pm: It's Bonus Bears Den Month! - We're heading back to the Bears Den this week, as there are five Thursdays this month, and we can handle another week at the Den! It's always fun! Plan on routes of 3, 4, 6 miles of sunshine and smiling faces!
Saturday 7am: The RAC Run is on. Mileage should be about 15 miles, and of course supported by the great volunteers!
Sunday 8am: Off Season Striders will be out and about for certain (but I haven't yet seen the official plan, check back for details!)
Additional items to consider:
July 16th - My favorite race... and yours! The Team R.E.D. Beer Mile! 7pm at the Bears Den on July 16th!
Online registration is open at the following link. Race day registration is also available, but if you now you're planning to attend, please pre-register, it helps a lot to anticipate the numbers we're expecting. http://form.jotformpro.com/form/51753666383969 Join our great race directors in Dan Mesenburg and Jen Schrandt!
We will be kicking off our Team R.E.D. renewal season during the Beer Mile, so get renewed and receive your Risky Business Sunglasses as part of your renewal! - they are printed with Walk, Run, Eat, Drink, Dance!
July 18th - Byron Good Neighbor Days 5K and 2.5K walk/run located at the Middle School in Byron! Always a great event and it's directed by Team R.E.D. member Charro Coleman!
July 19th - Byron Good Neighbor Days FREE Kids mile and parade! This kids race was featured in the Byron Review today... it's going to rock the streets! The schedule is below.
1pm - Join us at the O'Leary's about 1pm for a backyard planning session, complete with yard games and beer.
2:35pm - Kids Mile directed by Team R.E.D.
3pm - Parade, Team R.E.D. marches with our banner and a few fun chants! Does anyone have some new material for the chants?
A bit of "What's Ahead" can be found following the pictures below. I guess I'm playing a little catch up with pics of the Team out and about crushing it!
There were a lot of great results at Grandmas Marathon & Half Marathon! Of course, it was a ton of fun to be with so many teammates in Duluth! Complete searchable results can be found at
A special thanks to ServiceMaster Clean of Rochester for buying drinks after Grandmas Marathon! It might have been the time we had the most Team R.E.D. members in one spot the entire weekend! Nothing like a free drink or two to keep this group smiling!
Sonja, Jen and Kris with a bit of carb loading!-- It should be noted, Jenny is one of our newest Team R.E.D. Members! Welcome!
Lorelei with the Newlyweds, Tom & Megan
Marve & Jill - all smiles!
Monica loving some 5K spectating while anticipating her own race!
Kristine always strong to the finish!
Lorelei rockin on with her socks on!
Marissa on her way to a huge PR!
Another race.. another PR for Sarah!
Marv & Teri teamwork to the finish!
Cathy crushes another finish line!
The early arrivals have more time for beer!
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While some were at Grandmas.. others were at the RochesterFest Tri! Below you see Sarah and Dani as team 2fast2furious a.k.a. Champions!
Dani getting it started!
Sarah getting it finished!
2fast2furious
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This past week also provided the RocehsterFest 1 Mile for Camp Olson. This event is directed by Shaun Palmer... great work Shaun!
Shaun giving pre-race instructions at the Camp Olson 1 Mile
Wally is entertained by Toms request for an Age Graded timing system
And they're off!
Lauren, Roger, Ann, Sarah, Tom, Gwen, Sonja, Oliver
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The Spartan Race took place at Afton Ski Resort... and Cross Fit Progression showed up with huge numbers! Nice work to that group! Among them are some Team R.E.D. members loving the low crawl through the mud!
Millie and Travis getting ready to get ready!
David Sletten navigates his way!
Millie Birr is wondering if her shorts are still on!
Travis Birr says... Been here, Done this!
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Helene Neville cruises through Byron on her way around the perimeter of the U.S.A. This is her final leg of the journey which she'll complete in September. Whew.. that's a long time to be running, and often alone! - She did make a comment about how she only has 1760 miles to go, and that resulted in 10 push-ups for minimizing the distance... Thanks to Lauren Nepstad for doing the pushups with her!
We escorted her to the County Line... our group stopped there to avoid any possible parole violations
While the above pic provided courtesy of Jim Li are very nice... my favorite is this attempted picture courtesy of Dave Eide. It should be noted, Dave is really good at standing on his head!
There was also a news clip on KAAL TV that is pretty good, tells her story and shows the Team R.E.D. support of her efforts. If you're on Facebook you likely already saw this, if not.. here is the link!
Ok ok.. that's enough pictures! Here's a look at the next few days!
Thursday 6pm: Team R.E.D. is running and walking from the Bears Den in Byron! Plan on routes of 3, 4 or 6 miles (or whatever suits you for that matter!)
Saturday 7am: The RAC run provides a long run opportunity for Marathon and Half Marathon training. Bring $1 to help support the bananas and Gatorade provided along the routes! I haven't seen the official schedule, but I anticipate this weeks' long run for marathoners will be between 13-15 miles, with the half marathoners in the neighborhood of 7 miles.
Sunday 8am: Off Season Striders is heading to Panera South. It provides great access to the trails and off we go! All are welcome regardless of pace or distance! Be sure to join the post workout coffee!
Monday 6pm: Monday Maniacs is heading to Beetles Bar & Grill on 2nd Street. Join the fun! Let's run or walk, and come back for the social!
Monday 6pm: Members of the hill workout crew are meeting at the Andy's Liquor store on 2nd Street and Circle Drive. They will shuttle from there to Byron and do a downhill run from Byron to Rochester! - You can join this fun.. and then head over to Beetles to join the Monday Maniac crew too! Check back for start time and meeting location.
Tuesday 6pm: The TerraLoco 5K series continues to rock it! Come support your local running store, and support a local charity!
Tuesday 6pm: The All-Comers Track Meet takes place at Century High School. Bring your kids, and watch them smile! - Also, volunteers are always welcome as they have had over 1000 kids participate in the first 3 meets, it keeps everyone hopping! Contact Gwen or Ann to volunteer! gwenjacobson@charter.net, nepstad.ann@mayo.edu
Tuesday 6:15pm: The Tuesday Trail crew is heading to Whitewater State Park because it's awesome! Meet at the Nature Store parking lot. Join the fun on the trails and stick around for the social!
Wednesday 6pm: Byron's All-Comers Track Meet takes place at the Byron Middle School. Bring your kids and enjoy! - Also, we'd love to see you as a volunteer! This is the last of the All-Comers meets in Byron, don't miss it! Please email me at byron.teamred@gmail.com if you'd like to volunteer!
This event means there is no track workout (speed workout) schedule in Byron that night. If anyone is interested in host a speed session or any other group run, please let me know and I'll be sure to publish it. Otherwise... Volunteer!
July 16th - The Team R.E.D. Beer Mile is ready to rock! Come for the beer, running and music! Let's have some fun! Online registration is open at the following link. If you're planning to attend, please pre-register, it helps a lot to anticipate the numbers we're expecting. http://form.jotformpro.com/form/51753666383969 Join our great race directors in Dan Mesenburg and Jen Schrandt!
We will be kicking off our Team R.E.D. renewal season during the Beer Mile, so get renewed and receive your Risky Business Sunglasses as part of your renewal! - they are printed with Walk, Run, Eat, Drink, Dance!
July 18th - Byron Good Neighbor Days 5K and 2.5K walk/run located at the Middle School in Byron! Always a great event and it's directed by Team R.E.D. member Charro Coleman!
July 19th - Byron Good Neighbor Days FREE Kids mile and parade!The schedule is below.
1pm - Join us at the O'Leary's about 1pm for a backyard planning session, complete with yard games and beer.
2:35pm - Kids Mile directed by Team R.E.D.
3pm - Parade, Team R.E.D. marches with our banner and a few fun chants! Does anyone have some new material for the chants?
More pics and fun will come later.. but in the meantime, here's the deets we all love to know! When/Where...
Monday 6pm: The Monday Maniacs are checking out a new location. This time we'll run and/or walk from Legends Bar & Grill located at 11 4th St SE in downtown Rochester. They have a great patio along the river - let's hope for good weather so we can enjoy the outdoors post workout! Tuesday 6pm: This weeks TerraLoco 5K not only supports the United Ways's Imagination Library, but it also gives you a chance to try some of Saucony's latest models, the Ride 8 and Omni 14! Cost of this event is 5-bucks! Get involved with the fun! Tuesday 6pm: The All-Comers Track Meet takes place at Century High School. Bring your kids, and watch them smile! - Also, volunteers are always welcome as they have had over 1000 kids participate in the first 3 meets, it keeps everyone hopping! Contact Gwen or Ann to volunteer! gwenjacobson@charter.net, nepstad.ann@mayo.edu Tuesday 6:15pm: The Tuesday Trail Crew is heading to a place that has become an annual favorite! The Bartell Farm Trails. - After the workout, we're all invited to Yvonne's place to enjoy a pool party! There is a creek crossing, so bring shoes you don't mind getting wet.. .there is a pool party, so make sure you don't mind getting wet!
The meeting location is the Red X in the following pic... you can click on it to enlarge it.
Wednesday 6pm: Speed work on the track in Byron. We will crank up the tunes, and crank up some speed! Come give a track workout a try... all it does is make you faster! Thursday 6pm: Team R.E.D. is at the Bears Den in Byron. It's bound to be a wonderful evening of running, walking and possibly some talking! Join us! Routes are ranging from 3, 4 to 6 miles.. lots of options!
Hey all.. this is a last minute gig, just learned of it this afternoon. - A woman by the name of Helene Nelville is running the perimeter of the USA with a mission of spreading the idea of re-thinking the impossible. She's going to be at the Bears Den in Byron appox 9am Sunday morning (yes, tomorrow!)
If interested in hearing her message, or simply meeting her, there are some options. Join us at the Den at 9am for a brief chat with Helene. Or join us at 8:20am, and we'll run toward Rochester, and meet her on her way to the Den.... she'll be running along Hwy 14. This would be about a 5 mile run for us... and she will be about 1 mile or so into her fresh day! - She is running to Dodge Center and will take another break, as she has some speaking engagements on Sunday.
So.. in short...
8:20am - Bears Den for a 5 mile out and back
9:00am - Bears Den to hear some words from Helene
9:15am'ish - Bears Den we can escort her out of town with a run to the county line road
10am - Bears Den - Breakfast and Bloody's
RochesterFest 1-Mile -- Tonight, Friday at 6:05pm on the parade route! What a great way to race a mile! Registration is from 5-5:45pm. Team R.E.D. members race for just $10! - This event supports the YMCAs Camp Olson!
Zumbro River Community Festival - Saturday July 27th - There's still time to help support Camp Victory at the Zumbro River Community Festival! You can sign up to volunteer at the following link.. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0c4fa5a92ea46-zumbro or head out there to take part in the fun! Lots of activities for all ages!
Coyote Games Outdoor Challenge - Saturday July 27th - Another fun event is taking place on Saturday, and that's the Coyote Games Outdoor Challenge... there are all sorts of events starting at 8am! Check it out http://www.coyotegamesoutdoorchallenge.com/index.html
Marathon and Half Marathon Training Long Run - Saturday July 27th - The long runs from the RAC have restarted for Saturday mornings. Meet at the RAC at 7am and get your miles in with a great group! You do not need to be a member of the RAC, Track Club, Team R.E.D. or any other group for that matter, just bring a $1 donation to help offset the cost of Gatorade / snacks and get your run on!
Sunday:
Off Season Striders meets July 28th at 8am - The OSS group is out and about, this time from Dunn Bros on Elton Hills Drive. Come have a run, and stay for coffee/breakfast!
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Beer Mile - Thursday July 16th - Online registration is now available! You can register to run, spectate or volunteer! Our event is benefiting the Byron Community Foundation! Register at http://form.jotformpro.com/form/51753666383969 There are a couple things new to the beer mile this year!
Awards for Best Costumes! Get wild with your outfit and make it even more fun!
One lucky pre-registered participant will win $25, that's right, straight cash!
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Torchlight 5K - Bus, Race & Dance! - July 22nd
Be sure to contact Dan Mesenburg at dan@svmrochester.comif you're planning to ride the bus to the Torchlight 5K on July 22nd. This is a great event, and part of the USA Track & Field club series.
$15 per person including roundtrip motor coach transportation from Rochester and Byron and drinks on the bus
Lv Rochester (locationto be determined) 4:30pm
Lv Byron (Bears Den) 5:00pm
Ar Basilica of Saint Mary 6:30pm
Run to the finish line across the old stone arch bridge.
Congrats to everyone who competed during Grandmas Half and Full marathons! - Team R.E.D. was well represented, with lots of great efforts, including a first time Boston Qualifier in Ann Nepstad! - Way to get after it Ann!
$20 pre-registration-$10 spectator pass (only if you want beer while watching)
$25 same day registration (5:30pm-6:45pm)
Objective: Drink a beer, run or walk 1/4 mile... and repeat... four 12 oz beers in one mile.
AWARDS-MALE AND FEMALE WINNERS + BEST BEER MILE COSTUMES
Torchlight! Torchlight! Torchlight! - Get on the bus Gus!
Torchlight 5K Motorcoach (trolley upgrade!)... It's a lot of fun! - we currently have 28 members planning to bus to the cities for this event... get on board while seats are still available!
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
$15 per person including roundtrip motor coach transportation from Rochester and Byron and drinks on the bus
Lv Rochester (place to be determined) 4:30pm
Lv Byron (Bears Den) 5:00pm
Ar Basilica of Saint Mary 6:30pm
Run to the finish line across the old stone arch bridge.
Dancing & party til 9:30pm
Lv St Anthony Main 9:40pm
Ar Byron (Bears Den) 11:00pm
Ar Rochester 11:30pm
Email Dan: dan@svmrochester.com or IM Dan Mesenburg on Facebook… first come first serve to 48!
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Here are some details for this week! I don't anticipate another update until Thursday as Wendy an I are finding ourselves very limited to internet access, and it's been very fun!
Monday 6pm: Tonight the Monday Maniacs are meeting at the Douglas Trail parking lot, in Douglas for a fun flat walk or run! Bring a beverage for the post workout social, if the weather holds, we'll have a parking lot party. If not, we can move inside the Douglas Saloon!
Tuesday 6pm: The TerraLoco 5K for Charity continue! - Support this effort for just a $5 contribution! Meet at TerraLoco on 16th St in Rochester.
Tuesday 6:15pm: The Lost Creek Trail in Chatfield is host to the Trail Crew! This is a great trail... the group is planning to run the 10K course.. it's well marked, and open to everyone of all. paces! The Groen Park Trailhead is the meeting place, and the spot to hang out after.
Wednesday 6pm: The track in Byron is available for speed! The track is located behind the middle school on 4th street. Get out and get faster!
Thursday 6pm: Team R.E.D. is heading to WildWood Bar & Grill in Rochester. We'll hop on the trail and enjoy! - of course, we'll gather post workout for more fun!
Friday Night - RochesterFest: The Rochester Fest Mile is ready to rock! Registration is from 5pm-5:45pm on Friday at the YMCA. The Race Starts at 6:05pm in front of Twigs. Team R.E.D. members get a great discount!
Regular registration is $20
Team R.E.D. registration is $10
High School athletes are just $5!
This event raises funds for Camp Olson YMCA, a great cause that Team R.E.D. member Shaun Palmer is super involved with!
We'll start with some pics from the recent weeks! - Lots of great things taking place... including weddings! Beautiful pics of happiness! - and below all the fun pics and an inspiring video, you'll find a peek at the week ahead!
Meagan & Aditya weeding! / with wonderful friends in Christina, Andrea and Sarah
Megan & Tom celebrating the moment!
Tohnia,Christina, Andrea and Sarah seem to be enjoying the festivities!
Ladies of R.E.D. ... awesome!
Megan celebrating with the ladies too! Lorelei is on board with the fun, so happy she could be part of their day!
Kasey (far right) got in the wedding action too! I hope they didn't ask her to sing the National Anthem!
Speaking of weddings... check out the video below, it's worth the watch! Team R.E.D. member Sarah Schettle was able to take part in this amazing event! Sarah is also the race director of an annual event to raise money for patients in need of Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs).
I ran into Sarah today, and she smiled, saying it was a very emotional event, and a wonderful experience! -- Sarah is spotted early in the video, but her name is first mentioned at the 1:56 mark and they even put a spotlight on her! -- it's a great story, and great work by the Mayo team!
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Relay Iowa - 339 Miles of pure goodness! Team R.E.D. members Claire, Kristine, Ron & Tina were all part of a relay team in the Relay Iowa! It sure looks like they had a blast, I haven't had a chance to chat with any of them yet, but by all Facebook accounts it was fun!
Longest Relay.. 339 Miles!
The team getting ready to get ready... Team R.e.D. members spotted here, Rom far left (barely) and Kristine on the right side in orange.
Tina bringing home a strong leg of the relay!
I do not believe I've met this man.. but I do like his style!
Looks like a successful team finish with Claire carrying the banner!
Chester Woods was once again successful! Mason has done a great job carrying the torch for this annual event, and the event will indeed continue, under new race management from Triton Events.. and I'm sure it'll be a great event again in 2016!
Team R.E.D. water stop organized by our own Katie! - Pictured here, Katie, Gwen, Marissa, Roger and two more volunteers!
Team R.E.D. Style Stop... beer me!
Lana cruising!
Peter doing his thing! What is his thing?
Sarah and Meagan rolling down the hill! All smiles!
Steve & Dave leading the pack!
Steve and Jim showing the route
Tohnia, Heidi and Sonny with no worries!
Who let the horse out!
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Guaranteed entry is now open for the TC 10 Mile! - This is one of the most fun events as it's the same day as the TC Marathon, yet 16.2 miles shorter in distance! It's also one of the most well attended Team R.E.D. race events, so join us!
The TC 10 Mile is typically lottery only, but since Team R.E.D. is a USATF Club, you can get guaranteed entry! You do need to be a member of USATF and associate yourself with Team R.E.D.... if you're not a member of USATF and want to be, you can do so at the following link. http://usatfmn.org/membership Look for Team R.E.D. club #0435 (note it's different from Minnesota RED, do not get fooled!) once you've done that, follow the directions below, and away you go!
Invitation Code: 15TC10TEAMCIRC
Directions for Guaranteed Team Circuit Medtronic TC 10 Mile Entry.
1. Visit the registration page at this link. https://www.imathlete.com/events/EventReg/EventReg_SelectType.aspx?fEID=23268&fNew=1&fsource=imAEOverview
2. Skip the Registration Type options and proceed to the Invitation Code box, you will be able to choose your Registration Type in the next step.
3. Place the unique Invitation Code listed above on this page in the appropriate box in the bottom left of the registration screen.
4. After filling in the Invitation Code box you must click “Apply” to the right of the box.
5. Choose USATF Team Circuit (Registration) when prompted and click “Continue.”
6. Complete the required fields of the registration. 7. You will receive an email receipt from imATHLETE to the email address indicated on your registration confirmation your registration. 8. You will receive a separate econfirmation with information about the race and a link to more information. 9. If you have any questions contact Catherine@tcmevents.org
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Monday 6pm: Monday Maniacs are heading out from Beetles Bar & Grill on 2nd Street in Rochester. This location offers us a lot of opportunities for routes. Show up at 5:57pm and hear the route talk!
Tuesday 5:30pm: The Rochester Track Club's Grand Prix 1-Mile takes place on the track at John Marshall High School. This is a FREE event, and lots of fun to see what sort of shape you're in. My shape is round... what's yours? - Arrive early to get your bib # and be ready to test yourself!
Tuesday 6pm: TerraLoco continues the 5K Charity Series. It's so much fun to run with this crew. There is zero pressure, in fact, not even a clock! Get out and run a 5K, enjoy the others around you, and celebrate! This week has an 80s theme, so get out your big hair, and let's go!
Tuesday 6:15pm: The Trail Crew has a Holzinger Hop planned! This is a Winona location, and there are many enjoyable trail runners planning to attend! Meet at the main parking lot near the lodge at 925 West Lake Blvd.
Wednesday Track: There is no track workout scheduled (unless someone sends me a specific request and agrees to be the leader of the workout). Instead, I would encourage you to do the 1-mile on Tuesday... an all-out mile can really test you! Of course if you need more of a workout, you can add a strong warmup and cooldown to complete your effort. -- Or do the race below.
Thursday 6pm: Team R.E.D. is at the Bears Den in Byron. We'll have routes of 3, 4 or 6 miles, and I suspect, with Grandmas marathon just days away, we'll have several members doing a bit less... possibly even Eat. Drink.! Join us for any or all of it !
Saturday 7am: The Marathon & Half Marathon training long runs get started! Meet at the RAC, and bring $1 to help offset the cost of the supplies at the aid stations.
The Team R.E.D. Mission Statement is: Fitness & Fun!
Team R.E.D. can be reached by sending an email to byron.teamred@gmail.com or by calling Tom O'Leary at 507-358-9188
Informational Meeting: 4/2/2009 - 27 in attendance Inagural Team R.E.D. Event: 4/16/2009 - 21 participants Membership as of 6/8/2009: 55 In Year 2012/2013 - Team R.E.D. sponsored 87 kids by paying their entry fees into races. Membership as of 4/16/2014: 221
