Here comes the sun!

Warm weather... happy feet!

Congrats to everyone who participated in the Fools Five Road Race today!  It's always such a great event!  I've lifted a couple pics of Team R.E.D. members celebrating post race, and one of two long lost members... come back Angie & Nanci!

Angie and Nanci... in it to win it!

Lorelei, Christina, Jennifer, Gwen, Kathy & Teri ready to rock!

Christina and Jim... celebrating! 

Eric, Teri and Gwen... a happy bunch! 

• Monday 6pm:  Join us at Wild Wood bar and grill as we'll head out for 3, 4 or 6 miles on the Mayowood trail.
• Tuesday 5:30pm:  Get you feet cranking with speed work on the indoor track at RCTC -- Tom does a great job of providing a challenging workout for the group!  
• Tuesday 6pm:  Terraloco continues to serve the community with a charity run.  A 5K for $5... take part in the goodness.
• Tuesday 6:15pm:  The trail crew has a plan... it's Chester Woods!  A great location for some trails and friends! Get connected with this group, you will enjoy it!  Meet the others at the Beach House to get things rolling.
• Wednesday 6pm:  Naked Wednesday is on again!  This time from Beer Bellyz in Rochester.   Come out for the run, and stay for some fun.
• Thursday 5:30am:   Join us for the Progressive Run from the front doors of the Healthy Living Center.  It's a 7.5 mile workout, and makes you stronger by getting faster each mile!
• Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. hits the Bears Den once again!   Routes will be 3, 4 or 6 miles!
• Friday/Saturday:   The Zumbro 100 Mile, 50 Mile and 17 Mile takes place (start date/time depends on the race you select!) - if you're not yet registered you may be out of luck.  See the following link for more information.  http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=427&TM=50868.02
• Saturday 9am:  The Fetzer Run to End Hunger 20K & 2 Mile has a new course starting and finishing at the Channel One Food Bank.  http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=458&TM=50868.02
• Volunteer with us!   If you are not running Zumbro or Fetzer... please consider volunteering!  Team R.E.D. is hosting a Cowboy themed water stop at the Fetzer Run to End Hunger. It'll be fun for sure!  As is typical, we'll have music and volunteer only beverages available - must be over 21 to partake in those beverages.  Volunteers should get their western look on, and enjoy the theme!  
• If interested in joining this water station, please email Tom at byron.teamred@gmail.com

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Here are a couple upcoming events you'll want to consider on Thursday April 17th.... 

• Thursday April 17th... Team R.E.D. is running/walking from the Eagles Club in Rochester.  We are supporting Erin H's continued passion to help the Soldiers Wings fund!  --  They are hosting a BBQ sandwhich dinner for just $5 and the proceeds will help a Veteran with 2 boys (and expecting another child this month).  This Veteran has a currently unusable bathroom due to mold, rotted wood and damage to the basement ceiling.   Our participation can make a difference!   
• The Team RED run/walk is at 6pm.. the event itself runs from 4-8pm... so even if you can't make the run, consider participating! 
• Thursday April 17th... The Rochester Tri Club is offering a Learn to Tri type class starting at 6:30pm.   It's possible to take part in both events!     
• Triathlon 101 class- If you are new to the sport of triathlon or know someone who is interested in doing their first triathlon, we have an intro class that can gives all the basics in an hour and a half information session. We will discuss the following topics: your first race, training, gear, race selection, race day, race nutrition.
  The class is on Thursday, April 17th at 6:30 pm at the Northrop Community Education Center in Rochester.  TriRochester does not charge for the class but there is a small sign-up fee.  Registration is open to anyone  http://www.trirochester.com/getting-started/ 
  When- April 17 at 6:30 pm
  Where- Northrop Education Center

Saturday / Sunday

As always... options abound

Saturday 715am: Marathon & Half Marathon training long run from the RAC. You do not need to be a member of the RAC, The Track Club, Team RED or any other group in order to join this run. Come out and run miles with smiles. This week's Marathon training route is just over 19 miles.
Sunday 8am:  Off Season Striders are gathering at Brothers Bar & Grill.  As always, meet in the back of the bar for the route talk.
Sunday 8am: The weekly trail run at Oxbow is getting an earlier start this week.  Meet at the first bridge at 8am and explore the park.
Sunday 1pm:  Fools Five road race is Lewiston.  This is a great event and it always raises a bunch of money for cancer research.  (if you've seen the TV commercials for it, you may have noticed a great clip with Tom O' crushing Ryan!)

ahhh! Running late on a post for the week ahead!

Tonight 6pm... Monday Maniacs is at the Bears Den in Byron.  After the run or walk you can have an opportunity to meet & greet Sheriff Candidate Kevin Torgerson!
Tuesday 5:30pm... The speed sessions continue at the RCTC indoor track. Get your speed on!
Tuesday 6pm...  Join Terraloco for their weekly fundraising 5K!
Tuesday 6:15pm...  Great River Ridge Trail Run... meet near the church in Viola!  https://maps.google.com/maps?q=44.063567,-92.266855&num=1&t=h&z=17
Thursday 5:30am...   Progressive run.. 7.5 mile workout starting from the front doors of the DAHLC.  Try it, you may like it!
Thursday 6pm.... Team RED meets at the Bears Den in Byron. Routes of 3, 4 or 6 miles available!

Thank You!

I just realized I never posted a Thank You message regarding the Pancake Breakfast run and fun! It was awesome to see so many turn out, especially given that brutal cold wind!

You are all amazing, generous and supportive... Thanks for all your participation, contributions, well wishes and volunteerism!  With that last item, volunteerism, I'd like to offer a few specific thank you's to some of our Team R.E.D. volunteers...  

• Randy Q for his continued support at the water stop on the side of a wide open, cold hill!  Randy has been at that location for 5 consecutive years!  Randy also helps create the route that you all love to run so much.. blame him! blame him! 
• Paul C spent the entire morning in the kitchen washing dishes!  (well, not the entire morning, around 10:45 he could be spotted belly up to the bar!)  Now that Annette knows he knows how, things will likely be different around that household! 
• Diane P was our greeter and money taker (you can't raise funds without a quality money taker!)
• Wendy O... Wendy is the brains behind this event... She's there start to finish, year after year!  She's also my favorite Team R.E.D. member!   
• Several others helped shuttle people back into Rochester, that too was fantastic! 
• Additionally, we had support from several non - red members who may not see this post.  So we'll thank them seperately. 
• Don't forget the Bears Den!  Awesome support for the JDRF Fundraiser!  

All the money collected goes directly to JDRF, the leading source of funding for Type-1 Diabetes Research.   This event feeds into the May 18th Roll & Stroll at Soldiers Field.  Last year we raised more than $114,000 at the Roll & Stroll!   If you're around, consider joining us for the 3 mile walk, run, bike, roller-blade, scooter.. whatever you like!  It's not a race, but an event filled with games, prizes, music and fun. 

2013 Roll & Stroll

Also.. in the weekend events of the post below.. I forgot to add the newly created Sunday Morning Oxbow Trail Run.   Meet at the 1st Bridge of Oxbow at 9am to log some miles on the trail fun!  (the first bridge is the 2nd parking lot on your left as you drive the gravel road to the park). 

Team RED, Local Races, RAC Run, OSS and Meet & Greet!

Thursday 6pm:  Team RED is in Rochester, meeting at Brothers Bar & Grill.   Park in the back and gather for the route talk, then hippity hoppity down the trail we go!
Saturday 7:15am:  The Marathon & Half Marathon training long run rolls out of the RAC for a 15 miler.  (Half Marathoners, roughly half of that).   A handful of members are meeting at 6:15am to frontload a few miles and hit a total of 20 miles for the morning.
Saturday 9am:  Race for Research is at Soldiers Field in Rochester. All proceeds support the Foundation for Physical Therapy.   More details can be found at http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=407
Satuday 9:30am:   Return of the Robin 5K is at the Rec Center in Rochester. This is a big event, and the race ends with a bloody mary bar!   More details at  http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=444
Sunday 8am:  Off Season Striders are at Panera South for a warm weather run!  Get out for the run and settle in for some coffee and chatter.
Monday 6pm:   Monday Maniacs are running or walking from the Bears Den in Byron.  We'll be able to take part in a Meet & Greet with Sheriff Candidate Kevin Torgerson.  Come out, get some exercise and meet Kevin (if you already know Kevin, this is a good chance to show your support.)

This Just In!

Wednesday 6pm:   A progressive run is set from 805 1st Ave NW in Byron (O'Leary's house).   It's a great workout, and challenges you both physically and mentally.

How does it work?  You decide what pace you think you want to finish a 7 mile run.  (or any distance).. but in our case, it's 7 miles.   Then pick a starting pace much slower compared to the pace you want to finish, and each mile you increase your pace by 30 seconds until you've arrived at your goal pace.... once you've reached your goal pace, test yourself again, can you go faster?  If so, do it!

Here's what's next!

Monday 6pm:  The Monday Maniacs are running and/or walking from Beetles Bar & Grill on 2nd Street in Rochester.  Plan on 4-6 miles of fun, followed by a great social!
Tuesday 5:30pm:  The speed work is the key work!  Get on the indoor track of RCTC and work on getting faster.  The workouts always fly by, and when you're done, you know you've just improved yourself.
Tuesday 6pm:  There is no TerraLoco 5K tonight... the schedule will resume in April.
Tuesday 6:15pm: The trail crew Gettin' it Goin' at Gamehaven!  The group will head off for a Run!  Yes.. Run on the trails.. it might be a little tricky, but it can be done. Of course, plan on some fun post run too.
Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is heading to Brothers Bar & Grill for a great downtown run.  Meet at the back door for the route talk.  Always options of various distances.  Oh, I'm sure we'll settle down inside the bar post workout.

• If you're looking for some extra miles on Thursday, Christina is front loading starting at 5:15pm - all are welcome to join her.  Same location, back of Brothers. 

The USATF Club Series got underway on Sunday at the Irish Run in St Paul.  Team R.E.D. was represented in the Men's Masters Division.  Congrats to Tom, Shaun & Tom on strong performances at the 8K.

Pre-Race at the 8K Minnesota Championship Race (Irish Run)

Seeking volunteers for a waterstop at Fetzer Run to End Hunger on April 12th!   We'll have a theme of Cowboy once again!  Our station will get hit twice on the new out and back course.  Come out, volunteer, meet other members and have some fun while supporting the Channel One Food Bank!   If interested in volunteering, please email Tom at byron.teamred@gmail.com

Let's do something good!

As you probably already know.. there's an opportunity to get some miles and help a charity the O'Leary's are particularly fond of!

Saturday 7:15am - Pancakes for Goodness Sakes, along with Beef Cakes (you'll know that's true if Randy takes his shirt off!)

On March 22nd the Bears Den is hosting a pancake breakfast to help raise money for Type-1 Diabetic Research.  You are all invited!  You can simply drive to the event.. or consider something below (or your own plan!)  Additionally, if you can't make it, and want to participate financially, you can make a check payable to JDRF and that money will go towards research!  -- Drop off your check at the Bears Den on Saturday, or feel free to mail it to me at 805 1st Ave NW, Byron, MN 55920

• March 22nd will be approx a 17 mile run for the marathon training people.. with half of it in Rochester, and the 2nd half will bring you to the Bears Den in Byron. Randy Q is again hosting the water stop midway from the RAC to Byron. Awesome! 
• If you want to participate in that run.. bring a change of clothes to the RAC, Randy and/or Tom will transfer your bags to the Bears Den.
• If you want to participate but not run 17 miles.. do it!  It's about 7.5 from the RAC to the Den.. show up, drop a dry clothing bag with us and run directly there. 
• Another group is meeting at the Bears Den in Byron at 7:15am... they will run to the RAC and turn around to come back with others in the longer group. 
• We will shuttle you back to your car at the RAC after your participate in the event. 
• It's just 7 bucks for all you can eat pancake breakfast (which is great post run!)
• I love the fact we have seen such great support of this event.. Thank You! 

Sunday 8am:  The Off Season Striders continue the fun by running from Newts North in Rochester. Come out and enjoy the morning with friends.  You can run any distance you like, most keep it to about 6 or so. 

Thursday 5:30am Progressive!

In the look at the week, I forgot to include the Progressive run... it is scheduled for 5:30am Thursday morning from the front doors of the DAHLC... come out and give it a go!  I'll help you figure out your start pace, and progressions if you want something different from what the group is currently doing (which starts at 10 min miles).

Also, re-posting something that matters to us...

One personal note I'd like to share (and I try not to do that often)... yet, many of you know our daughter was diagnosed with Type-1 Diabetes at age 9.  Now, as a high school senior, she continues to be a superstar.. super student, super athlete and super daughter.   Since her diagnosis, Wendy and I have been very involved in fundraising for a cure for Type-1 Diabetes as there is no cure.   

With that all said.. On March 22nd the Bears Den is hosting a pancake breakfast.  You are all invited!  You can simply drive to the event.. or consider something below (or your own plan!)  Additionally, if you can't make it, and want to participate financially, you can make a check payable to JDRF and that money will go towards research!

• March 22nd will be approx a 17 mile run for the marathon training people.. with half of it in Rochester, and the 2nd half will bring you to the Bears Den in Byron. Randy Q is again hosting the water stop midway from the RAC to Byron. Awesome! 
• If you want to participate in that run.. bring a change of clothes to the RAC, Randy and/or Tom will transfer your bags to the Bears Den.
• If you want to participate but not run 17 miles.. do it!  It's about 7.5 from the RAC to the Den.. show up, drop a dry clothing bag with us and run directly there. 
• We will shuttle you back to your car at the RAC after your participate in the event. 
• It's just 7 bucks for all you can eat pancake breakfast (which is great post run!)
• I love the fact we have seen such great support of this event.. Thank You! 

Thanks for considering! Finding a cure is a passion of the O'Leary family. 

Pancakes for Goodness Sake!

For anyone who missed Randy Q's pitch for the breakfast, I've attached the written version below.  It's to the theme of the Direct TV commercials you may be familiar with, you know the commercial that ends with "don't let your dad get punched in the stomach over a can of soup"

Without further delay... Randy!

Folks, next Saturday you have an option of running a different route where you will end up at the JDRF pancake feed in Byron.  This is the 5th year we have done this, where you leave a change of clothes at the RAC before you take off and your clothes will be waiting for you at the Bears Den in Byron, and we will shuttle you back to the RAC after the $7 pancake feed.

I want you to know that when you run the same route, you get bored.
When you get bored, you pick up hitch hikers.
When you pick up hitch hikers, you learn how to talk smart and dress inappropriately.
When you talk smart and dress inappropriately, you get arrested by undercover cops.
When you get arrested by undercover cops, you put shame on your mother.
Don't put shame on your mother, run the new JDRF route to Byron next Saturday and do some good for the kids in need.

Your mom would be proud!

Join us on St Patricks Day!

Monday Maniacs are at Dooley's Pub!  Join us at 6pm for a run.. come at 7pm to raise some noise!   I know many of you already have outfits prepared!

Whiskey in the Jar is fun... and this version beats the heck out of Metallica..

What's Up?

Saturday 7:15am:  The marathon and half marathon training runs continue from the RAC.   The full training is a 15.5 mile route.. you can check it out at http://runningrochester.blogspot.com

Sunday 8am:  The Off Season Striders take off from Panera South.  Typically 6ish miles.. with lots of room to make your own choices!   

Monday 6pm:  The Monday Maniacs are heading to Dooley's to celebrate St Pats!   Get out for a run, and come back to a mad house!   Who doesn't want to do that!
Tuesday 5:30pm:  Get on the indoor track at RCTC for some serious speed!  It's spring time, so it's time to put some spring in your step!  Be sure to wear one pair of shoes/boots in and change into dry shoes for the track workout.
Tuesday 6pm:  TerraLoco continues to serve the community with their weekly 5K for a local charity.  Great concept!
Tuesday 6:15pm:  The trail crew heads to Reggie's for some snowshoeing after dark!  - We'll be parking at Reggies and possibly exploring into Bill Barnacle Woodland from there.  Gather at the BP in Marion for a caravan to Reggie's place. (Note: this is the little town of Marion located on Hwy 52 south of Rochester, not on Marion road).
Wednesday 6pm:  It's Naked Wednesday at Beer Bellyz on Civic Center Drive.  Not to mention, it's Hump Day!
Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is at the Bears Den in Byron. Come out for a walk or run, the trails are in really good shape!  

One personal note I'd like to share (and I try not to do that often)... yet, many of you know our daughter was diagnosed with Type-1 Diabetes at age 9.  Now, as a high school senior, she continues to be a superstar.. super student, super athlete and super daughter.   Since her diagnosis, Wendy and I have been very involved in fundraising for a cure for Type-1 Diabetes as there is no cure.   

With that all said.. On March 22nd the Bears Den is hosting a pancake breakfast.  You are all invited!  You can simply drive to the event.. or consider something below (or your own plan!)  Additionally, if you can't make it, and want to participate financially, you can make a check payable to JDRF and that money will go towards research!

• March 22nd will be approx a 17 mile run for the marathon training people.. with half of it in Rochester, and the 2nd half will bring you to the Bears Den in Byron. Randy Q is again hosting the water stop midway from the RAC to Byron. Awesome! 
• If you want to participate in that run.. bring a change of clothes to the RAC, Randy and/or Tom will transfer your bags to the Bears Den.
• If you want to participate but not run 17 miles.. do it!  It's about 7.5 from the RAC to the Den.. show up, drop a dry clothing bag with us and run directly there. 
• We will shuttle you back to your car at the RAC after your participate in the event. 
• It's just 7 bucks for all you can eat pancake breakfast (which is great post run!)
• I love the fact we have seen such great support of this event.. Thank You! 

Thanks for considering! Finding a cure is a passion of the O'Leary family. 

Naked Wednesday is Back!

Gather tonight at 6pm at Beetles Bar & Grill on 2nd for Naked Wednesday and we'll head downtown...  rockin' on with just our socks on!

Ok Ok.. maybe we'll have to wait for warmer weather, but I see our training at Oxbow changing this summer.     My favorite part of the clip below is about 1:10-1:20 mark...

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Thursday 5:30am - Running the Progressive Run from the DAHLC .. meet at the front door.  The good news is we start sort of slow, the other good news is we finish sort of fast!
Thursday 6pm - We're getting together at Brothers Bar & Grill to get our fitness rolling.  See the note below from KC Reed... there's an opportunity to have your voice heard regarding the future of Soldiers Field (and the track)  I think it would be great if we can incorporate this into our gathering. We'll figure out how to best do it.. and post more details.  (of course you can provide input on your own too).

********* Email from KC Reed below **********

They are holding an informational meeting and gathering input from the community about the future of all of Soldiers Field on Thursday from 4-7 PM at the Soldiers Field Golf course clubhouse.

I know the folks supporting the veterans and emergency services museum are launching quite a push. I suspect the golfers will show up in mass too.

I feel the running community should rally and push to keep the only open public track in Rochester. It is a great resource not only for the All Comers Meets, but for the recreational runners from the surrounding neighborhoods, the Y and downtown workers.

Tuesday Trail - UPDATE

Due to anticipated icy roads this evening, the trail crew has decided to stay in Rochester.  The new location is Eastwood park with a 6:30pm start time.

Daylight for R.E.D.!

Bam! Pow!  This weeks evening runs will be in daylight! Ditch the headlamp and enjoy!

• Monday 6pm:  The Monday Maniacs are heading to Wildwood Bar & Grill... located on the backside of the Ramada near the TJ Max plaza.  This group typically gets about 6 miles (but you can go more or less if you like).  They always settle in for a fun social post run!
• Tuesday 5:30pm:  The Speed sessions continue.  Head to RCTC indoor track to really crank up the turnover.  It's fun to push yourself, and it pays off!  There is going to be some melting, so more important then ever to wear on pair of shoes in, and change into dry ones inside. 
• Tuesday 6:30pm:  The trail crew is meeting at the RCTC parking lot, and then creating a caravan to get to Whitewater park for a snowshoe night, Eastwood Park before the snow decides to leave us. Mase is calling it (and maybe prematurely), "Wave Goodbye to Winter, Hello Spring!"  If you'd rather drive directly to Whitewater, meet at 6:30pm. 
• Tuesday 6pm:  TerraLoco continues their full court press on helping local charities!  Join them for a 5K for just $5!  Brock does great work keeping his business community driven.  
• Wednesday 6pm:  Naked Wednesday is going to Beetles Bar & Grill!  Join for a fun run and a naked social! 
• Thursday 5:30am:   The progressive run is on like Donkey Kong!  Staring location is still to be determined. So far, not a lot of takers on this challenge.  If you have a GPS watch, and a desire to try, you can do this with any ending goal pace.  Before we start, we'll check what you want, and set the targets.  Give it a shot!
• Thursday 6pm:   Team R.E.D. heads to Brothers Bar & Grill.. park in the back of the bar, and step inside for the route talk.   (use the back door, it's a fancy entrance!).  We'll head out for 3, 4 or 6 miles of walking/running... and come back for another wonderful opportunity to enjoy each other!  This one with our clothes on... 

I hear Sleigh-bells Jingling!

The Sunday Snowshoe crew may have an opportunity for a sleigh ride!  In order to accommodate that possibility, we're moving the event to the Nepstad Homested.

You can still meet at the 1st bridge of Oxbow at 12:30, but don't put on your shoes yet.. Mike will meet you there, and lead a caravan to the new location (about 1 mile north of Oxbow along the gravel road that you take as you enter the park).

In summary....

• Meet at the 1st Bridge of Oxbow at 12:30pm on Sunday
• Join the caravan to the Nepstads
• Enjoy an afternoon snowshoe is much warmer weather!  
• Bring your favorite recovery drink!  
• If elements allow, also enjoy a sleigh ride!    

Weekend of Fun!

Everybody's working for the weekend!  It's finally here, and the temperatures seem favorable!

Thursday night was fun at the Den!  A good turnout of runners and eaters, drinkers!   Wind was a little brutal, but all seemed to navigate without trouble!   Below you'll see Aaron and Sam are the winners of the Rock, Paper, Scissors tourney... clearly they are not the winners of the "lucky for us O'Leary is a great photographer" award, because that would be an award impossible to create!  

Aaron & Sam with their Bears Den Gift Cards! 

Satuday 7:15am:  The Marathon & Half Marathon Training run starts from the RAC.   The marathon Route is officially 14 miles.  You can easily add miles by looping Silver Lake.  I would estimate the Half Marathon route is roughly half of that... and same thing applies, you can loop silver lake for an extra 1.8 miles per loop.   

• Some members are gathering at the RAC at 5:30am to preload miles (will circle back to connect with the next group). 
• Some members are gathering at the RAC at 6am to preload miles (will circle back to connect with the 7:15 group). 

Sunday 8am:  Off Season striders will be out for a run.. usually 6ish miles.   Gather at Brothers Bar & Grill - park in the back lot, and come inside to hear the route talk.   Additionally, some members are starting at 7am for a little extra mileage and will connect with the 8am runners. 

Sunday 12:30pm:  The Snowshoe crew is heading to the 1st bridge of Oxbow once again!  This may prove to be the nicest day of the weekend!   Get out and enjoy!  

More to come regarding the week ahead... but you can anticipate a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday set of opportunities!  

Get Dressed Everyone!

Naked Wednesday is cancelled for this evening, so go ahead and put your clothes back on.   Sorry for the late notice.   It will resume next Wednesday.

Another Full Week!

We had a great time at Team R.E.D. Prom on Thursday Night!  Themes are going to have to come back on a more regular basis, always so fun!

Now that's a good looking bunch! 

Prom Queen Wendy with Prom King Paul...   I watched to make sure Pauls hands never wandered! 

Monday 6pm:  The Maniacs go to Beetles Bar & Grill on 2nd Street in Rochester.   Sidewalks are pretty good... but it wouldn't hurt you to wear some yak trax to be on the safe side.
Tuesday 5:30pm:  The indoor track workout moves back to Tuesdays this week.  Get your speed on at RCTC indoor track!
Tuesday 6pm:  TerraLoco continues the 5K races for charity. This week's charity is one Team R.E.D.'s Erin H is heavily involved with.   Soldiers Wings SE Minnesota... this group, in collaboration with Chaplains Wings, send much needed supplies and blankets to our Military troops who are deployed. It's a great effort!
Tuesday 6:15pm:  The trail crew is seeking out a mystery trail via snowshoe at Chester Woods.  Alsways fun to snowshoe at night!
Wednesday Cancelled:   Naked Wednesday is at Beer Bellyz!   It's located at 821 Civic Center Drive in Rochester... Plan on a run.. and come back for some fun...  and according to our naked host, they have cheap drinks!
Thursday 5:30am:  The Progressive run is on the schedule again!  Meet at the RAC and we'll hit the roads for a run that progresses in speed each mile over a 7 mile route.
Thursday 6pm:   Team RED returns to the Bears Den! Last time we were there, only two of the toughest showed up!  Adam and Tom set the bar for stick-with-it-ness... and of course, about 8 hours later.. Adam found himself driving Jill to the hospital as she was ready to deliver Finn!

You Did Good!

As an update regarding Roger... he has had some great strides in his rehab, and is no longer in the hospital.  He'll continue his work via an outpatient program, and he'll continue to get stronger.  It's not an overnight solution, but with his strength, desire and drive.. he will be back before you know it!


I've copied and pasted a message they wanted to share.

Team RED

Dear friends,
We are very thankful for our many blessings, family and friends.
A "heartfelt" thank you for all your prayers, kindness and support. Visits in the hospital, cards, snow shoveling and generous gift of Waiter Express gift card, Visa card and Scanlon House stay. WOW!!!

Love Roger & Joyce
Rogerheil@charter.net
Cell 507-250-2207

Also, here's a late update!  




Saturday  The marathon training run from the RAC starts at 715m... if you're interested in extra miles, you can join us at 6am... or even for you sleepy heads, 6:30am.. the first group will go out, and circle back to the RAC to see if any others want to join.. then back out and back again for the official RAC run at 7:15am.
Sunday:  Off Season striders is at Charlies Pub on 2nd Street (across from St Marys).  The run kicks off at 8am.. but again, if you'd like extra miles, a couple of us are meeting at 7am for a warmup run, approx 5-6 miles before the the 8am crew.  Also, if you think it's just too dang cold, come for breakfast about 9am! '
Sunday 12:30pm:  The snowshoe crew is out for a romp at Oxbow!   Meet at the firs bridge (2nd parking lot as you enter the park area).   Snowshoes are available for those who don't have any... drop byron.teamred@gmail.com a note if you need shoes!  





If anyone knows how to eliminate the white backdrop on all my copy and pastes, I'd be grateful if you can share the answer with me! 

Superstars... All Of You!

Hey!  I just want to say you are all amazing... doing great things for Roger and Joyce..  being excited for Jill & Adam as they had a baby boy... and just getting out there and doing your workouts, in this somewhat disappointing weather!

Cancel the Progressive run for tomorrow.. it's just not safe or productive under the current conditions.

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Stay focused on a Thursday Night run with a party theme!   It's Retro Prom at Somerby Golf Course in Byron!  Enter through the lower level, through the gate at the pool entrance.

Even if you think you want to skip the run, come join the fun!  What's not fun about this!  Look at the guy below,you went to school with someone like him, or you actually are the guy like him!

We'll have 80's music.... our hosts are providing some amount of beer, wine and appetizers... and when the freebies are gone, open your wallet and continue to enjoy!  We also hope to scope out Active PT's new location.. come out and enjoy!

Reminder!

There is no trail run (snowshoe) tonight, and no track workout scheduled for tonight... instead, please consider heading to TerraLoco for a 5K for just 5 bucks!  The proceeds are going to Roger & Joyce!

For the record, Roger is a rockstar in recovery.. he has elected to stay inpatient for his PT and OT sessions... this will get him 2X a day, vs 1 session a day.  He's committed to getting back to full strength and I'm quite certain he's taking the right measures!  

Oh..  did I mention?  Brock ponied up the beer money!   Let's have a party and toast Roger tonight!  

Roger high fives a stranger... at least this person must be a stranger, as that is some crazy outfit.

Updated Plan for Snowshoers & Great News!

Due to the Windchill predicted to still be below zero tomorrow, we are delaying the special snowshoe party at the Nepstads.  We'll find a more comfortable day to hang out in a clearing with a bonfire and music!  Keep your eye on the blog to find out when we reschedule it to.

Sunday 8am: Off Season Striders start and finish at Dunn Bros North (Elton Hills Dr).
Sunday 1pm:  The snow shoe crew has postponed the outdoor party, but the chance to snowshoe remains!   We'll gather at the 1st bridge (2nd parking lot) at Oxbow Park.
Monday 6pm:  Monday Maniacs head out to the mean streets of downtown, starting and finishing at Beetles Bar & Grill!  Always fun with this bunch!
Tuesday 6pm:  Plan to go to TerraLoco for a 5K for just 5 bucks.. all proceeds will go to support Roger and family as he continues his recovery at St Marys.   He's doing great.. and you are all awesome for the great support and caring you're showing daily!

• Note the regularly schedule trail run and track runs will not take place on Tuesday.  Instead, go to TerraLoco!  

Wednsday 5:30pm:  The track runners are now up for speed on Wednesday this week!  Get to RCTC and turn the feet in a fast paced, fun workout!   30 seconds on... 30 seconds off.. that's been the trend, it's fast and good for your turnover!
Thursday 5:30am:  Progressive Run from the RAC.  Make sure you join the fun!  You start slowish, and speed up to fastish... 7.5 mile workout! * Be sure to keep an eye for updates on this run.. if the roads/trails aren't better by then, it may not be worth attempting from a safety perspective.  An update will follow on Wednesday.
Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. get's fancy and we head to Somerby in Byron to do it.  It's Retro Prom night!  Dress the way you would (or did) when you were going to prom!  If you don't have an outfit in your closet already, there's a great costume shop in Kasson, with tons of choices.  http://www.janscostumes.com/ is located at 13 West Main Street - check or call for hours before driving out there.

Lots of Other Good News!  See Below! 

If you haven't heard yet.. Adam & Jill had a successful ride to the hospital during the storm overnight Thursday/Friday... successful due to the fact Jill delivered their 2nd child!  Finn joins Esme is this wonderful family.  

Here's a fun shot of the happy family.. something tells me Esme is ready to baby her little brother!

On another note, we continue to hear a lot of positive reports from people on Rogers status.. he's doing great!  Wendy and I stopped in today, and he had a room full, with Millie, Randy, his sister Mary, son John and of his wife Joyce.  He was looking very upbeat, very hip, with-it and wow!

We presented Roger & Joyce the gift from Team R.E.D. and they seemed to really enjoy it, saying "it's very generous!"   Nice work you all...

Oh.. the snow did show up!

It was a fun night at Team R.E.D. as we closed down the Den!  We did have a few others join for the D portion of the evening... Annette & Paul snowmobiled to meet us... and Marley showed up with a big old hat, wondering when he will get his Team R.E.D. shirt (he became a member at the Beer Mile, I suppose we should get him a shirt soon!)

Tom & Adam... it wasn't safe to drive, so we ran!

Not sure if Adam sees the bear behind him!

It's a little bit of a winter wonderland. 

Also, a great update for Roger... he's continuing to improve, and has moved out of ICU!   He's now located in Domitilla... he had a stent placed today, and is recovering very well.   Visitors are certainly welcome!   Go Roger! Go Roger! Go Roger!

A reminder of what's coming up next is below... .

Saturday 7:15am - Marathon training long run from the RAC.  This is a great chance to run with others as you log the long miles!
Sunday 8am:  Off Season Striders will get it going at a location TBD. Typically 5-8 miles.
Sunday 1pm:  The Snowshoe Crew invites you to attend a party at the Nepstads homestead!  We'll get out for some shoeing in all the fresh snow, and then settle into a clearing for a bonfire, music and fun!   Bring along some extra clothing so you can bundle up or change after snowshoeing, we'll make sure you warm clothes make it to the bonfire (you won't have to carry them).  The address and directions are still coming.. stay tuned! 
Monday 2/24  6pm:  Monday Maniacs will keep the party rolling with a 5-6 miler and some post run fun!
Tuesday 2/25 at 6pm:  Head to TerraLoco for a 5K for just $5... all proceeds will go to support Roger and family.  This is awesome that Brock and his team are doing such a thing.  More details to come as we approach the event.

• Also awesome that the regularly scheduled group that was going to receive funds from the 2/25 run, were happy to slide out a week. Very nice.  Team R.E.D. member Erin is part of that group, Soldiers Wing SEMN - they send much needed supplies and blankets to our US soldiers who are deployed.  Great work!   

Thursday 2/27 at 6pm:  Team R.E.D. heads to Somerby in Byron for a Formal Affair!  It's Retro Prom night... and you should wear what you would wear if you were going to Prom back in the day you went to prom... for some of you it will be hard to remember, but you can do it!  It will be a fun night in formal wear... 

Snow? What Snow?

The Progressive run was lightly attended this morning.  If this workout is something you're interested in but you just haven't tried it yet, drop me an email at byron.teamred@gmail.com and let me know what is keeping you from coming so far?   Is it start time? Is it the day of the week?  Is it the workout itself?    Let me know what you think...

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Great news regarding Roger's recovery... He's alert and able to take visitors again.  He had been wearing a neck brace that had been agitating the heck out of him, and that is now off...  the last report from Lin described him as upbeat with a good sense of humor.
 --- That's excellent to hear. Go Roger. Go Roger. Go Roger.

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Keep an eye on today's weather, and be safe when it comes to travel.... and if the weather permits, I look forward to seeing many of you at the Bears Den for Team RED tonight!

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A new fun run is coming to Rochester.. this one is held at Gamehaven Scout Camp, and we know we always have fun there!   It's an inflatable 5K... big inflatables for big boys and girls, like us!

A special Thanks to Mike S for setting up a Team R.E.D. team for the 9am wave... to register with Team R.E.D. you'll just need to visit the following link and know the information below.  https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=6053602

9am Wave
Team Name is Team R.E.D.
Password is redfun

Here's one note from the Insane 5K website...

Food & Beverages

(FACT - adult beverages taste better after exercising)

Running the Insane Inflatable 5K course is going to make you hungry, it’s a given. It will even probably make you crave a cold beer too. Don’t worry, we’ll have both and we’ll make sure to serve the “good stuff."

Naked Wednesday and Beyond!

Join us tonight at Dooley's for a run and fun!  Tonight is our 2nd week of a new run, Naked Wednesday (clothing is optional, and inside the bar it seems to be required.)
Thursday 5:30am:  Progressive Run - before the snow flies (I hope!)   We'll start from the RAC and progressively pick up the pace for 7 miles!  Let's do it!  You also get a 1/2 mile cooldown.
Thursday 6pm - Bears Den - a little snow may be on the way, but the runnin' and funnin' continues!
Saturday 7:15am - Marathon training long run from the RAC.  This is a great chance to run with others as you log the long miles!
Sunday 8am:  Off Season Striders will get it going at a location TBD. Typically 5-8 miles.
Sunday 1pm:  The Snowshoe Crew invites you to attend a party at the Nepstads homestead!  We'll get out for some shoeing in all the fresh snow, and then settle into a clearing for a bonfire, music and fun!   Bring along some extra clothing so you can bundle up or change after snowshoeing, we'll make sure you warm clothes make it to the bonfire (you won't have to carry them).  The address and directions are still coming.. stay tuned!
Monday 2/24  6pm:  Monday Maniacs will keep the party rolling with a 5-6 miler and some post run fun!
Tuesday 2/25 at 6pm:  Head to TerraLoco for a 5K for just $5... all proceeds will go to support Roger and family.  This is awesome that Brock and his team are doing such a thing.  More details to come as we approach the event.

• Also awesome that the regularly scheduled group that was going to receive funds from the 2/25 run, were happy to slide out a week. Very nice.  Team R.E.D. member Erin is part of that group, Soldiers Wing SEMN - they send much needed supplies and blankets to our US soldiers who are deployed.  Great work!   

Thursday 2/27 at 6pm:  Team R.E.D. heads to Somerby in Byron for a Formal Affair!  It's Retro Prom night... and you should wear what you would wear if you were going to Prom back in the day you went to prom... for some of you it will be hard to remember, but you can do it!  It will be a fun night in formal wear... 

• Additionally, our friends from Active PT are setting up a new location within Somberby.. they will be joining us, all dressed up I'm sure!   We might get a sneak peak at the space they are planning to use. 

Want some ideas for formal wear?  Here's a look at the one hosted by Joe and Sara!   What a fun night.. and it was HOT HOT HOT!   Turn your sound on as this slideshow is set to music... 

Keep it rolling!

Things continue to build... we're working on the plan for Sundays SnowShoe.. it will be one you don't want to miss!  Details still to come.

Additionally, there will be a themed party at Somerby on Thursday the 27th. We'll get you details so you can be ready!

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Today's update on Roger includes the fact he remains in ICU, but has shown some signs of growing strength.  Yet he really needs his rest.  So with that said, please consider not visiting for a day or so, to give him time to rest.   Joyce and family truly appreciate all the visits, but now that he's more aware it makes it much more difficult to rest when visitors are present.

Go Roger! Go Roger! Go Roger!

Positive signs

Just a quick update on Roger's recovery...

Yesterday they were able to stop the sedation.. and they removed the breathing tube.  So he's awake and breathing on his own. This is very good... and Joyce was all smiles about it.  While Roger is doing much better after just 48 hours, he's still quite uncomfortable and has not yet been able to speak (which is not uncommon).  As always, visitors are welcome... as are your prayers.

Several of you showed concern and volunteered to help removed snow for the family, that's awesome.. Joyce is grateful for the outpouring of help and concern.

Team R.E.D. members are planning to purchase a Waiter Express gift card for Joyce and the family... if you would like to contribute, there's a bucket that will be at Tonight's snowshoe at Oxbow (and the Bears Den afterwards).  The bucket will be available at Dooleys for Naked Wednesday, and again at the Bears Den for Thursday's Team R.E.D.

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To see what's up the remainder of the week, check out the previous post.... there's a lot going on starting with a snowshoe opportunity at Oxbow Park tonight!

Getting going on Sunday

River Crossing

The Climb

The Snow Angels

What a week ahead! Going to be fun!

We'll start this post with an update regarding Roger.  His family is so very thankful for all the thoughts and prayers that are coming their way.  It means more then you may imagine.. the outpouring is so strong!

Roger had some strong moments today, yet with an approach to allow his body to fully rest, aiding overall recovery, he is still sedated.  You can visit him at St Marys, and Joyce welcomes your visit... however, Roger is sedated, so please prepare yourself to realize you won't be chatting with him.

He's one of the best men I have ever met.. he's fit, he's happy and he's super nice.  Keep sending those prayers.  Many of use believe in the power of prayer, and if you don't, pray anyway.

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The weather is moving the right direction and it sure seems attitudes are as well!   Roger was present at each of the events today....  many members asking, praying for a strong/quick recovery.  

The Off Season Striders post run was a rockin' laugh out loud event!   Then the snowshoe crew loaded two hours of shoeing and lit up the Bears Den with laughter and fun!    Let's keep it rolling!

During snowshoe.. we found heaven on snow.. it was an incredible space to stumble upon, and following all the effort to get up there.. the reward was fantastic!  Nobody had been there before us.. and it became a great playground!

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Here's a look at the week ahead!  

Monday 6pm:  The Maniacs are heading to Beetles Bar & Grill for a walk or run.   This location always provides a safe, dry sidewalk to scoot downtown!   Of course, there's post run / walk fun!
Tuesday 5:30pm:  The Indoor track at RCTC is the scene of another speed session!   Want to get faster?  Join this workout!
Tuesday 6:15pm:  The Trail crew is planning on a snowshoe hike at Oxbow after dark!  Meet at the first bridge (which is the 2nd parking lot area as you enter the park).   Post shoeing social is at the Bears Den.
Wednesday 6pm:  A new weekly run is picking up steam.  We'll call it Naked Wednesday, and who wouldn't like a Naked Wednesday!   Head to Dooley's for this run!
Thursday 5:30am:  Progressive Run from the RAC... we'll have paces for anyone who wants to join.  Just let me know how fast you want your last mile to be, and I'll walk you through a plan that will progress to the target time!
Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is heading to the Bears Den in Byron. As we always do.. workout and celebrate!  Routes of 3, 4 or 6 miles available!
Saturday 7:15am: The marathon training long run heads out from the RAC.   You do not need to be a RAC member, or a team red, rtc member.. just go run!  Bring a dollar to contribute to the food/drink provided by volunteers!
Sunday 8am:  Off Season Striders will have a run.. location is TBD.   This is another great group run, get engaged with it!
Sunday 1pm:  The Snowshoe Crew has a party plan in the works.  A giant party plan that involves a great workout, and the most fun you may have ever had on snow!   Check back for details of this event!

Please send Prayers

Please send your prayers for our dear friend Roger, as he suffered a heart attack this morning during the marathon training group run.  Fortunately, other runners were there to start CPR immediately.  He's currently at St Mary's Hospital.  

Please send your prayers and thoughts for Roger and his family.  We pray for a speedy, and complete recovery.  

Wednesday Bonus!

If you're looking for a run tonight, on this balmy Wednesday, join a group at Dooley Pub at 6pm!   It sounds like the group might to make Wednesday nights a regular thing... which is, of course, AWESOME!

Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. has a home host!   Join us at Kim & Gail's place at 1017 8th Ave NW in  Byron for an opportunity to run, walk or snowshoe!   (if you want to try snowshoes, but don't have any, come anyway, and we'll loan you a set). 

• The theme is Ugly Sweater.. get them out, I know you have them! 
• Our hosts are providing pulled pork sandwiches, bring your own beverage and if you like, a dish to share. 

Saturday 7:15am:   The Marathon Training long runs start again from the RAC.  This weeks run is scheduled at 8 miles, then it ramps up week after week to prepare you for a spring marathon.    You do not need to be a member of the RAC, or a member of the track club or team red to join.    Please bring $1 each week you run, to help pay for the gatorade, bananas and whatnot that is served by volunteers along the long run!  

Saturday morning you can join the Camp Victory Ultimate Breakfast!  Breakfast starts at 8am.. All you have to do is have breakfast.. and you'll be supporting the camper scholarshhip fund!  Come and have breakfast or volunteer to help by contacting Steve at passteve@yahoo.com 

   https://www.facebook.com/UltimateBreakfastBuffet     Get your tickets at http://www.campvictory.com/

Sunday 8am: The Off Season Striders are gathering at Panera South. Get out and run!
Sunday 12:30pm:  Snowshoe crew heads to the trails of Oxbow Park. Gather at the 1st Bridge and have some fun! 

Grandmas Marathon Weekend 

• Half Marathon -   The Lottery is now open.  You can enter the lottery until Feb 21st  by visiting http://grandmasmarathon.com/site/index.php?page=garry-bjorklund-half-marathon     -   You can enter the lottery as an individual, or you can form a group entry (if you do that, you'll either all get in, or none get in)
• Full Marathon - this is a USATF team circuit event. If you run the full marathon, consider registering as a USATF member and racing for Team RED!   You will receive a $5 discount if you enter your USATF member number during registration.    You can register for the full at  http://grandmasmarathon.com/site/index.php?page=grandma-s-marathon
• There is still some limited lodging available at the dorm apartments. Contact Gwen at gwenjacobson@charter.net if you want to get in on that.  

Too much fun!  A great number of people have been asking why the police were at our waterstop at Lace Up.... I think it's summed up here... (if you don't want to watch the entire song, listen from about 29 second mark to 36 seconds... it sums up why somebody in the neighborhood called the police to the 'scene'). 

We may have stumbled upon a new Team R.E.D. theme song!

Awesome Volunteerism Team R.E.D.!

Nice work at the Team R.E.D. water stop for Lace Up Against Breast Cancer!   I also understand Steve, family and friends worked the other water stop.. and of course, other members were all over, at registration, finish line, course marshals and actually racing in the events!    You are all fantastic!

If you have not volunteered at a race, I would encourage you to consider.... it's an amazing feeling to support all those out trying to achieve either a time based goal, distance based goal, or to run in memory of someone.. very positive environment!

In the pic below I'd like to give a special Thank You to Katie!  She is pretty new to the running community, has been following Team R.E.D. and decided, "I should volunteer!".  She was full of  great energy and carrying the Team R.E.D. enthusiasm the entire time!  I hope we see more of Katie.

The rest of you were operating at your anticipated level of greatness, which is super fantastic, we can always count on you!  Yet, with that said, you get no special thank you.

The cold weather has nothing on this group! Great crew!   Don, Katie, Meagan, Tom, Christina, Renee, Dan, Lorelei... not pictured but super helpful is Dani! 

Below you'll see a couple Facebook comments regarding that water stop (and there were many comments).  The first a note from Race Director John.. (I have no idea why John thought he might have to use a get-out-of-jail card... no idea at all).

• A big thank you to Team Red for another outstanding waterstop at LUABC. For some reason, people seem to remember your location--considering how shy and reserved you all are, I don't understand why. Oh, by-the-way, glad I didn't have use my get-out-of-jail card on O'Leary.

Debbie from the St Cloud River runners had this to say... 

• Thanks for dancing with me! It was a great boost every time I went by you guys !!

There was a lot of dancing by Team R.E.D. (survival)... and runners, having fun in the moment!

After the volunteer gig.. a handful of members braved the chill again for snowshoeing!   It's so good!

The tough ones!  Negative 20 windchill doesn't stop a snowshoe event! 

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There's a lot still going on this week.. check it out!

Tuesday 5:30pm:   Get on the track for some speed!   RCTC indoor track is the spot.   Remember, if you're ever looking for an indoor workout, the track is open to the public (and free!) weekdays from 6-8am and evenings from 5-10pm.
Tuesday 6pm:  Terraloco offers it's weekly 5K for charity!  Just $5 and you will help out a local organization.
Tuesday 6:15pm: The Tuesday Trail crew is going snowshoeing! Meet at Willow Creek Reservoir Park at 1400 Lone Pine Drive SW Rochester.  See the linked map for details as the signs are not very big!  https://maps.google.com/maps?q=43.940676%2C-92.483536&num=1&t=h&z=16
Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. has a home host!   Join us at Kim & Gail's place at 1017 8th Ave NW in  Byron for an opportunity to run, walk or snowshoe!   (if you want to try snowshoes, but don't have any, come anyway, and we'll loan you a set). 

• The theme is Ugly Sweater.. get them out, I know you have them! 
• Our hosts are providing pulled pork sandwiches, bring your own beverage and if you like, a dish to share. 

Saturday morning you can join the Camp Victory Ultimate Breakfast!  If you know Steve Dawson, you know he's passionate about Camp Victory and it's mission.   Come and have breakfast or volunteer to help by contacting Steve at passteve@yahoo.com 

   https://www.facebook.com/UltimateBreakfastBuffet     

Olympic Night !

The Olympic challenges were tough!   Somehow we didn't snap pics of the games themselves...

Snowball toss (bouncing ping pongs balls into buckets) was won by Adam!
Bobsledding (blowing through a straw to push an icecube down a sled) was won by Dave!

That brought us to the Championship round, where Dave and Adam went toe to toe in an Olympic trivia contest.  While Dave was often the quickest to answer, he was also often to name a summer Olympic event and that proved costly as Adam took home the Gold!

Todd & Brad create the Gold Medal winner!  Dave takes his spot in the silver medal spot.  

Tom was crowned Fantasy Football Champion! 

Getting ready... we did have a few more join the crew (running late apparently!)

The weekend plans...

Saturday 7:30am: Off Season Striders will roll out from Dunn Brothers on Elton Hills.   This will be the last of the Saturday OSS's for awhile, as the Marathon training long runs start from the RAC on Feb 15th.   (Sunday OSS will continue).
Sunday 9:30am:   Lace Up Against Breast Cancer 1/2 marathon, 5K and 2 mile walk starting at Mayo High school.  There's still time to register at TerraLoco from 11am-5pm on Saturday or Race day registration is availlable at Mayo High, from 7:30-9:15am.

• There's also still time to volunteer at Lace Up!  Our water station is always a fun one.. come join us!   Please send Ben an email to let him know if you're planning to join us so we can plan accordingly.   Ben can be reached at brako.benjamin@gmail.com

Sunday 3pm:   Snowshoeing at Oxbow Park!  Meet at the 1st bridge for the fun... don't have snowshoes?  that's ok, we always have extras with us.
Monday 6pm:  Monday Maniacs is heading to Brothers Bar & Grill on Broadway in Rochester.  Park in back and step inside for the route chat.  Trails are typically good around there.. woo hooo!
Tuesday 5:30pm:   Get on the track for some speed!   RCTC indoor track is the spot.   Remember, if you're ever looking for an indoor workout, the track is open to the public (and free!) weekdays from 6-8am and evenings from 5-10pm.
Tuesday 6pm:  Terraloco offers it's weekly 5K for charity!  Just $5 and you will help out a local organization.
Tuesday 6:15pm: The Tuesday Trail crew is going snowshoeing! Meet at Willow Creek Reservoir Park at 1400 Lone Pine Drive SW Rochester.  See the linked map for details as the signs are not very big!  https://maps.google.com/maps?q=43.940676%2C-92.483536&num=1&t=h&z=16
Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. has a home host!   Join us at Kim & Gail's place at 1017 8th Ave NW in  Byron for an opportunity to run, walk or snowshoe!   (if you want to try snowshoes, but don't have any, come anyway, and we'll loan you a set).

• Thursdays Theme: Ugly sweater night - fun! 
• Hosts will provide pulled pork sandwiches.  
• Please bring your favorite beverage and consider an item to share.

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Also, we all have to eat!   Please support the Ultimate Breakfast at Johnny Mangos on Feb 15th!    https://www.facebook.com/UltimateBreakfastBuffet    Team R.E.D. member Steve Dawson leads this charge, and it's a great fundraiser for Camp Victory, which is a place so many young people go connect with others is a positive environment of Christianity and Fun!

If you can help as a volunteer drop Steve an email at passteve@yahoo.com  

Did we mention?

There's still an opportunity to volunteer at the Lace Up Against Breast Cancer this weekend!    Our water-stop is a Tropical Theme... think warm!     We'll have music, coffee, beer and fun! (oh, and water & Gatorade for the runners).  

Also, reminder to stop into the Bears Den tonight to try on and give feedback on the brooks singlets we're considering for Team R.E.D.    -- those singlets will also be at the water stop for Lace up!

(if you want to volunteer.. drop me and Ben and note...   brako.benjamin@gmail.com and byronteamred@gmail.com

Late Change & Singlet sizing!

Given it's again dangerous windchill's in the morning.. Thursdays progressive run is cancelled!  We will find some dates where we can actually get some value out of this workout, but the conditions simply do not support the workout.

Thursday Night's Team R.E.D. is still a go!   Will be much warmer by then!  Plan to stop by the Bears Den in Byron for the run or walk at 6pm.. and join us for Olympic style games to play starting about 7;15pm after our run or walk!

Ice cube bobsleedding and Olympic Trivia are two of the items on the agenda... there could be more (or not!)..

Additionally, we have some sample singlets to try on... if you want to see how the new singlets fit, come to Team R.E.D. Thursday night!  (We will have them for a little while, but likely need to place an order soon to have them ready for the race season!)

** Also..the singlets will be at the Lace Up Against Breast Cancer Water stop... so if the free coffee and beer and fun is not enough.. come to try one on!

Never Ending! Always Great!

This week is loaded with opportunity!  Get out and be active!

Also, please welcome two new Team R.E.D. members as Penny and Bill joined Team R.E.D during the Superbowl Snowshoe event! So nice to welcome new people and keep this wonderful team growing!

Bill & Penny join Team R.E.D.! 

Nice turnout on Superbowl Sunday!   

Monday 6pm: Monday Maniacs  are heading to Beetles Bar & Grill on 2nd Street in Rochester.  Why don't you take me downtown anymore?  Well, tonight we will!  
Tuesday 5:30pm:   Speed work at the RCTC indoor track.  Just a reminder to wear in one pair of shoes, and change into dry ones before getting on the track.   The speed sessions keep picking up runners, that's awesome! 
Tuesday 6pm:  TerraLoco is hosting a 5K to benefit the Frozen Goose/childhood cancer research!   You don't have to be fast, go participate and help raise some money!  $5 at a time, can go a long way toward help! 
Tuesday 6:15pm:  The trail crew  is snow shoeing!   Join them at   Izaak Walton Snow Shoe Hike      Here's a link showing where the park is located, plenty of parking along the wide shoulder.  https://maps.google.com/maps?q=43.997106%2C-92.536086&num=1&t=h&z=16
Thursday 5:30am:  The progressive run is now a weekly event!  This week we'll have paces available for people who want to hit a top speed of 8/min mile.... and 7:30/mile and 7/min mile and 6:30/mile.... so no matter how fast you think you can get for a max, we'll have a workout for you to challenge yourself and get there!   (check back for starting location!)
Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. comes home to the Bears Den! We'll incorporate an opening ceremony theme.. think olympics!    There will be a few olympic challenges lined up for you!