Weekend Fun!

Here we go again!  - Best wishes to all of you racing this weekend!  

We had a new member join the team last night!  Welcome to Johanna!  Sadly, I failed to take her picture!  - Next time for sure!  New members are awesome!  Welcome to Team R.E.D.!  

• Saturday 7:15am:  The long run takes off from the Rochester Athletic Club (RAC) - you don't need to be a member of the RAC or of any running club to join.  Just bring $1 to help support the Gatorade along the route!  The marathoners are heading out for 13 miles, while the half marathoners have a 7 mile route.
• You can see the route by visiting Rochester-MN Running on Facebook - Jim Li does a great job of updating the routes for us!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/841313812611321/
• Tom and Tom are meeting at 6am for a pre-load - all are welcome to join for a few extra miles (we are not intending to go fast!)
• Sunday 8am:  Off Season Striders are meeting at Panera South for a run and social post run.  Join the crew, it's always fun!
• Sunday 9am:  The newly formed 507 Running typically goes for the off road trails, but given some iciness they are staying paved this weekend and heading out from Hy Vee South.  You can keep tabs on opportunities with this crew by visiting their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/829305520548233/

Reminders:  

• The USA Track & Field Series get's underway with the O'Gara's Irish Run 8K!  If you want to race for Team R.E.D. you can get started this month! All paces are welcome.... In order to race for Team R.E.D. you need to join USATF and associate yourself with club # 435 Team R.E.D.  http://usatfmn.org/membership
• 1st Race is ------    O'Gara's Irish Run 8K -  register online at http://www.ogarasirishrun.com/register/  - we typically carpool/caravan to this event and enjoy some post race social time in the cities.
• Promo Code for USATF members to receive $5 off entry fee is USATF16. Note that there will be price increases for the entry fee as the race gets closer.

• Team R.E.D. is hosting a Color Me Now! event in Byron on April 30th!  You can run or walk the 5K or 1 Mile course, and have a blast with music and color!  Color Me Now! registration is open at https://raceroster.com/events/2016/8140/color-me-now-runwalk
• Our friends Triton Events are Hosting the Rockin' Robin on May 7th!  Check it out... a 5K, 10K, Half & 20 Miler! - Don't forget a full lineup of live post race music, including Kasey with her Nite Shift!
• Donut Run is all set for Friday June 3rd in Byron!  That registration is not yet open, but will be soon!  This is a fun event for adults, teens and younger kids!  Come join us and support Byron Cross Country!  
• Chester Woods Mason Runs are set for June 4th.  We'd love to see more of you on the roster!  You can register for the 5K, 10 Mile or 50K at https://raceroster.com/events/2016/7570/chester-woods-trail-races -  This race will have the quality of the traditional trail races we've come to love at Chester Woods, with the additional of Free Beer & Brats at the Finish Line!  Get your customized Mason Jar and have some fun! 

Very exciting!

We're super happy for Cindy and Brian as they welcomed Quinn into their family!  Big Brother Grant is excited too!  Congratulations to a wonderful family!

Congrats to Cindy, Brian and Grant!  Welcome Quinn! 

A new week of fun!

The weekend offered all sorts of running weather! From near perfect, to a bit windy and even wet!

Let's wee what the next few days bring!

Monday 6pm: Monday Maniacs are heading to LTS (Life's Too Short) for a group run and post run social! Join us! - LTS is located at 2001 32nd Ave NW Rochester -very near the RAC.
Tuesday 6pm: The Tuesday Trail Crew is hitting Whitewater State Park! Meet at the Nature store parking lot, and get out for a trail run or hike!
Wednesday 6pm:  No official track workout scheduled yet.. however, the Byron track is mostly clear of snow if you want to hop on it!
Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is in Byron at the Bears Den.  Join us for a run or walk with routes in the ranges of 3, 4 or 6 miles! Of course, we'll end up at the cozy confines of the Den!  

Bring on the Weekend!

The warmth is heading our way! Enjoy the weekend!  

• Saturday 7:15am: Marathon & Half Marathon training long runs from the RAC.  The route is 10 Miles for the Full Marathon crew and 6 miles for you half marathoners. Remember,this run is staffed with volunteers offering Water/Gatorade along the course!  - Please bring $1 contribution. 
• Five West is the new gathering place post long run for coffee, breakfast, beer or bloody's... join the group after your miles!
• Sunday 8am: Off Season Striders is at Dunn Bros on Elton Hills.  This is a fun location to get on the trails and log the miles! Of course, always come back for the social coffee/breakfast. 
• Sunday 9am:  507 Running is gathering at Oxbow Park, 1st bridge.  (that's the 2nd parking lot on your left as you enter the park).  Get out on the trails and enjoy! 

Grandmas Lodging & Bibs for the Half!

As far as I have heard... everyone who has reserved lodging at the College of St Scholastica has filled their rooms. - With that said, I am also aware of a couple of people still trying to figure out the lodging. If there is anyone still trying to get connected let me know, and I'll get you connected with each other because there are still rooms available at the college!  Let's get everyone in!

Speaking of Grandmas - You can still get in! Several R.E.D. members joined Team Hope last year, and that opportunity exists again this year!  See the instructions from John Hogan below.. John is a great guy and father of the Hogan sisters we all enjoy so much! Your entry fee is not hiked up... yet it all goes to charity!

• Go to Grandmas webpage, find the Charity Partners, then the Pancreatic Cancer (Team Hope) and click on it. Find Hollys Entourage and then Join Team....
• The Half Marathon & 5K are still available to join
• Your entry goes to PanCan and you will get the entry pass word after you join the Team.
• It takes a week or so after joining the team (and paying) before you actually get the email from Pan Can and the password needed to register on Grandma's website. 

The USA Track & Field Series get's underway with the O'Gara's Irish Run 8K!  If you want to race for Team R.E.D. you can get started in March! A lot of people tell me they think they're too slow to race for Team R.E.D. and that's just nonsense.  This is a Team!  We carry each other! All paces are welcome to join the Team R.E.D. race team.  In order to race for Team R.E.D. you need to join USATF and associate yourself with club # 435 Team R.E.D.  http://usatfmn.org/membership

1st Race is ------    O'Gara's Irish Run 8K -  register online at http://www.ogarasirishrun.com/register/  - we typically carpool/caravan to this event and enjoy some post race social time in the cities.

Promo Code for USATF members to receive $5 off entry fee is USATF16. Note that there will be price increases for the entry fee as the race gets closer.

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For anyone interested in learning how to direct races, or events... I recommend the following training and it's free!

Rochester Track Club is once again sponsoring a Race Directors' Training Course on Sunday February 28, 2016.  

Training is free, open to the public and is full of vitally important information for anyone planning on hosting, sponsoring or directing a race in the next year or two.  Multiple race directors with years of experience will be on hand to share tips, tricks and lessons learned to everyone in attendance.  

The location for this Training is the EOC, an Olmsted County building located near the county fairgrounds, address: 

1421 3rd Ave SE

Rochester, MN

The training program is approximately 2 hours, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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Coming up!

Quick Update!  Wonderful weather for a run or walk all week long!

I have got to get better at taking pics so members can see who is on the team!  

• Monday 6pm  The Monday Maniacs are heading to Brothers Bar & Grill...and as you now, let's park in back and gather there. Then get out for the fun!  
• Tuesday 6:15pm:  The Tuesday Trail Crew  is heading to the Lost Creek Trail in Chatfield.   If the wooded terrain held enough snow, you can snowshoe, but if not, plan to run or hike!   Meet at Groen Park and we'll carpool up to where the trail enters the woods. See here for directions to Groen Park... http://www.bluffcountryhikingclub.org/the-trail/lost-creek-trail-map/
• Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is heading to Wildwood Bar & Grill in Rochester.  A great spot for us to get out on the paved trails and return for the social!  

If you're looking for lodging for Grandmas Marathon -  Rick still has a room available.  Email me at byron.teamred@gmail.com  and I'll get you connected!  If anyone else has space they are trying to fill, let us know that too!  

----- Some great events coming up! ----

Team R.E.D. is hosting a Color Me Now! event in Byron on April 30th!  You can run or walk the 5K or 1 Mile course, and have a blast with music and color!  Color Me Now! registration is open at https://raceroster.com/events/2016/8140/color-me-now-runwalk

Our friends Triton Events are Hosting the Rockin' Robin on May 7th!  Check it out... a 5K, 10K, Half & 20 Miler! - Don't forget a full lineup of live post race music, including Kasey with her Nite Shift!

Chester Woods Mason Runs are set for June 4th.  We'd love to see more of you on the roster!  You can register for the 5K, 10 Mile or 50K at https://raceroster.com/events/2016/7570/chester-woods-trail-races -  This race will have the quality of the traditional trail races we've come to love at Chester Woods, with the additional of Free Beer & Brats at the Finish Line!  Get your customized Mason Jar and have some fun! 

Donut Run:  Date still TBD - Likely Late May or Early June... stay tuned!

The Weekend is Here!

Wow... the warmer temps are nice in many regards, however, snowshoeing is likely on the back burner for a bit, at this point I would not anticipate a Sunday Snowshoe Crew.

• Saturday 7:15am:  The Saturday Morning Marathon Training Runs are starting up again! Meet at the Rochester Athletic Club on 19th St in Rochester. The run is supported by volunteers with water, Gatorade and sometimes additional treats.  -  Bring $1 to participate (and sign a waiver).  You do not need to be a member of the RAC or any local running club to participate.  
• Sunday 8am:  Off Season Striders keep it rolling from Brothers Bar & Grill on Broadway in Rochester.  Park in back and get some miles! 
• Sunday 9am:   The 507 Running crew is heading to Quarry Hill for some miles.  Meet at the parking lot near the nature center.  This group has been getting out regularly on Sundays!
• Monday 6pm  The Monday Maniacs are heading to Brothers Bar & Grill...and as you now, let's park in back and gather there. Then get out for the fun!  

If you're looking for lodging for Grandmas Marathon - Two members have a room available in their St Scholastica Suites.  Drop me an email at byron.teamred@gmail.com and I'll get you connected with Rick or Sonja to find you a resting place at a great price!

Team R.E.D. and Rochester Track Club are in the news again! - I can't recall who shared this link with me.. but here it is!  http://m.postbulletin.com/sports/localsports/eric-atherton-cancer-couldn-t-stop-world-record-runner/article_f2c449e4-6acc-5701-87c4-29bf06892e57.html?mode=jqm

----- Some great events coming up! ----

Team R.E.D. is hosting a Color Me Now! event in Byron on April 30th!  You can run or walk the 5K or 1 Mile course, and have a blast with music and color!  Color Me Now! registration is open at https://raceroster.com/events/2016/8140/color-me-now-runwalk

Our friends Triton Events are Hosting the Rockin' Robin on May 7th!  Check it out... a 5K, 10K, Half & 20 Miler! - Don't forget a full lineup of live post race music, including Kasey with her Nite Shift!

Chester Woods Mason Runs are set for June 4th.  We'd love to see more of you on the roster!  You can register for the 5K, 10 Mile or 50K at https://raceroster.com/events/2016/7570/chester-woods-trail-races -  This race will have the quality of the traditional trail races we've come to love at Chester Woods, with the additional of Free Beer & Brats at the Finish Line!  Get your customized Mason Jar and have some fun!

Donut Run:  Date still TBD - Likely Late May or Early June... stay tuned!

Grandmas Marathon Weekend Lodging

The online registration for dorm rooms at the College of St Scholastic is now open!  Many thanks to Gwen for getting us the low down!  Remember, this year you'll need to book a room, and collect from your own roommates.   If anyone is struggling to find roommates, I would suggest Facebook as a great spot to seek people still seeking roommates!

Visit the following link and make a reservation for your group to stay at the Team R.E.D. preferred lodging!

https://www3.css.edu/reslife/GM/

Important Notes Below:

The prices you see are before taxes and the reservation fee.

If you want four separate bedrooms (these units are four separate bedrooms with a single dorm room bed, living room, and kitchen) be sure you select the Apartment for $570. This rate is a two night rate (whether you stay one night or two). Divided by four = $142.50 per person (bedroom) for the two night Friday/Saturday stay. One person will need to go online and book using a credit card and then collect from your roommates.

There is a place to make a note on the reservation. Add a note as follows: “Please reserve my room in a block/same building with other Team RED reservations”.

Check-in time is usually around 3 p.m. on Friday, June 17th. The reservation link will provide additional information on what is included with the apartment.

Please feel free to contact Gwen Jacobson (507-254-0529, gwenjacobson@charter.net) if you have questions but please note she is not making reservations for the group this year, each apartment is responsible for making their own reservation.

Congratulations!

Congratulations are in order for Gwen Jacobson as she was recognized by the Rochester Track Club for her incredible service to the running community!  She received the Dwight Pearson Award! - Gwen is very amazing, not only as a runner, but also with her ability to give her time as a volunteer!  Thanks so much for all you do Gwen... and Congratulations on the award!

Gwen recognized for her service with the Dwight Pearson Award.  Nice work Gwen!

The celebration was great with lots of cross over of RTC and Team R.E.D.... very fun to see! 

Helene was the guest speaker, here she is with some of our Team R.E.D. crew.
Front Row: Jen, Kasey, Helene, Angela, Gwen, Lorelei, Erin, Tom
Back Row:  Andy, Megan, Sonja, Brian 

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• Saturday 7:30am:  Off Season Striders are meeting at the Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center downtown. The group will chat up a run, and then figure the post workout social!  
• Some are starting from the same location at 7am and plan to connect with the 7:30am group. 
• Sunday 8am:  Off Season Striders hit Dunn Bros North for this one. Another great place to catch a run and coffee!  
• Sunday 10am:  Some are off to a later start, and longer run.  If you want 10-17 miles join the group at Beetles Bar & Grill at 10am and get after it.  
• Sunday 1pm: Snowshoe is on again! 1st Bridge at Oxbow park (2nd parking lot on your left as you enter the park).   If you don't have snowshoes you can sometimes find a loaner via Team R.E.D. Facebook, or you can rent them for just $3 at Oxbow Park. 
• Monday 6pm: Monday Maniacs are heading downtown to Grand Rounds.  A fun place with great beer & food!  Oh, we should run first! 
• Tuesday 6:15pm:  The Tuesday Trail Crew is snow shoeing at Carly State Park! What a fun park for tromping through the snow! 
• Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. heads to the Bears Den in Byron.  3, 4 and 6 miles are the norm... join us! 

A fun opportunity!

Below you'll find details of some group run opportunities, as well as a special invite from Active PT to try out something that sounds awesome!

Tuesday 6pm:  Every Tuesday you can join TerraLoco for a run! Someof the runs are social, yet more often it's a charity event, so keep $5 in your pocket and help out! - Also note, TerraLoco is having a sale on winter gear throughout the end of the month. Check them out!
Tuesday 6:15pm:  The Tuesday Trail Crew is back at it with the snowshoe! They are heading back to the Root River park, as last weeks storm sort of kabashed it!  Here's a link to Root River https://www.co.olmsted.mn.us/pw/parks/rootriverpark/Pages/default.aspx
Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is gathering at Billotti's on Civic Center Drive. Prepareyourself for 3, 4 or 6 miles and come back for the social!

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Wednesday Feb 17th:   Active PT has a special invite for us!  See the information provided by them below... call to book your time slot.  I know I'm planning to give it a try.  Did I mention it's FREE!?

• ActivePT would love to invite Team RED out for a night of fun and exercise on the HydroWorx (underwater treadmill). We will be running participants through running analysis, interval training in water treadmill, strengthening options, ideas on training through injuries on water treadmill and more.
• When: Wednesday, February 17th
• Sign up:  Call ActivePT @ 507-322-3460 to reserve a 10-15 minute slot. We can have 1-2 people on the treadmill at one time.  (Time slots from 5pm-7pm)
• Location: Shorewood Senior Campus 2115 2nd St SW, Rochester, MN 55902
• Feel free to come and watch as well. Afterwards, we can head to Beatles for beers.
• What is the hydroworx?  The Hydroworx is an underwater treadmill with video analysis.  It provides runners distinct rehabilitation and training advantages over dry-land physical therapy and training.  Clinical case studies and customer testimonials show that HydroWorx pools works.
• Feel free to contact me with more questions.    Brian 612-799-7776

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Check back for updates on the Rochester Track Club Banquet... all accounts have the event rated as a success! And several Team R.E.D. members had active roles and celebrations in the event!  - That update should appear her Tuesday!  

Monday Update!

I got so caught up in the fun of the weekend, that I forgot to tell you where Monday Maniacs is.....

Monday 6pm: Monday Maniacs is running from Wild Bills in Rochester. This is a great location to reach a series of paths.  Have fun and come back for a great social!

It's now 10pm  on Superbowl  Sunday... so further updates will need to take place on Monday.Good Night.

Updates to the weekend!

See the schedule below for a lot of opportunities this weekend.  I've added the location of the Off Season Striders run and information regarding the Frozen Goose Race.  

• Saturday 7:30am:  Off Season Striders is meeting at Hy-Vee Barlow Plaza. Get out for a fun run, and return for breakfast at the Market Grill.  
• Saturday 10am: The last 5K of the Triton Events Winter Series.  Remember the post race includes 1/2 price appetizers and 1/2 price beer!  If you haven't run in the series, but want to race a 5K you can still register at http://tritoneventsraces.com/winter-race-series/
• Saturday 1pm:  Optimist Clubs' Frozen Goose Runs...  this is an annual fundraiser and takes place at the University Center Rochester Atrium.  The 10K is a timed event, and the 5K is a fun run.  Race day registration is available starting at noon.  For more information visit http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=823
• Saturday 6pm:  The Rochester Track Club banquet.  There are options for you to attend.  You can join the social hour, dinner and speaker for just $20.  Or choose to attend for desert and speaker for just $10.  See the note from RTC below... 

• It was great to Mayo Clinic's recognition of our key note speaker, Helene Neville in last week's Newsletter (and her recognition of Team RED!)     We hope you will sign up for the annual banquet to hear her speak on Saturday.   
• The buffet dinner and cash bar are  hosted by Canadian Honker.  Awards and many door prizes!    
• 6pm Social Hour
• 6:30  Buffet dinner
• ~7:00  Helene's presentation. 
• Sunday 8am:  Off Season Striders is at Panera South in Rochester.  Another great location to get out from, and return for some social time! 
• Sunday 1pm: The Snow Shoe crew is planning a Superbowl Snowshoe!  Join us at the 1st Bride of Oxbow Park at 1pm. Bring your favorite portable beverage for the hike!  

The calm after the storm...

Congrats to some of you school employees for enjoying a day or two off!  I also know many of you took the opportunity to run in the snow! Or snowshoe in the snow!  Nice work all!

Reminder:  Tonight we're at the Bears Den in Byron at 6pm!  - The trails have been 'cleared' but have some snow pack, so you might still consider yak trax / spikes if you have them.  We'll go 3, 4 or 6 miles ... your choice!

• Saturday 7:30am:  Off Season Striders will be out and about... I haven't see the location yet, so check back!
• Saturday 10am:  The last 5K of the Triton Events Winter Series.  Remember the post race includes 1/2 price appetizers and 1/2 price beer!  If you haven't run in the series, but want to race a 5K you can still register at http://tritoneventsraces.com/winter-race-series/
• Saturday 6pm:  The Rochester Track Club banquet.  There are options for you to attend.  You can join the social hour, dinner and speaker for just $20.  Or choose to attend for desert and speaker for just $10.  See the note from RTC below... 
• It was great to Mayo Clinic's recognition of our key note speaker, Helene Neville in last week's Newsletter (and her recognition of Team RED!)     We hope you will sign up for the annual banquet to hear her speak on Saturday.   
• The buffet dinner and cash bar are  hosted by Canadian Honker.  Awards and many door prizes!    
• 6pm Social Hour
• 6:30  Buffet dinner
• ~7:00  Helene's presentation. 
• Sunday 8am:  The Off Season striders are sure to be out again!  - When I know the location I'll post it here. 
• Sunday 1pm: The Snow Shoe crew is planning a Superbowl Snowshoe!  Join us at the 1st Bride of Oxbow Park at 1pm. Bring your favorite portable beverage for the hike!  

Let it snow!

There is some snow in the forecast, however, due to the melting/rain over this weekend there is no Snow Shoe Crew scheduled for today (Sunday 1/31).

Congrats to Mike for running the Miami Half Marathon a week or so ago.. his race snuck right past me!

Getting ready to cruise! 

Congrats to all of you who ran at the Securian Races on Saturday! There was a nice crew at the Liffey post race - fun times!

Mo, Tom, Gwen, Tom, Tina, Sandy, Chris, Alyssa, Gretta & Christian

• Sunday 10am:  A Sunday morning weekly run has started recently.  The crew is meeting at 10am at Soldiers field today. Plan on 3-5 miles and have fun!  
• Monday 6pm:  Monday Maniacs are heading to LTS Brewery located at 2001 32nd Ave NW Rochester (very near the RAC).  LTS (Life's Too Short)  has some very nice beers and great popcorn! 
• Tuesday 6pm:  TerraLoco is hosting a run each Tuesday - either a $5 Charity Run or a Casual Run for zero dollars! - Join the crew and enjoy!
• Tuesday 6:15pm: Tuesdays Trail Crew is heading to the Root River Park for some snowshoeing! - There should be some fresh stuff by then!  - Root River park is located at 4012 80th St SE
• Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. rolls from the Bears Den in Byron.  Join us for routes of 3, 4 or 6 miles and back to the Den for the Social!  

Message from Julie - The Rochester Track Club President would like you to know Team R.E.D. is invited to the RTC Banquet - especially to hear the guest speaker Helene Neville.  See note below.  

• I hope you know Team RED holds a special place in her heart and I know she is going to mention you / your Team!!  By the way, this event is always open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend. I'd love for us to have a good showing of people at her talk.  
• $20 for the full banquet, including a meal catered by Canadian Honker
• $10 for desert and speaker only.  
• All paid guests are eligible for door prizes.  

Warming up!

Be sure to get outside and enjoy the warmer temperatures!

Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is heading to Broadway Pizza along Hwy 52 frontage road, just north of 41st Street NW.  Join us for a run or walk at 6pm... but if you can't make 6pm join us around 7pm for Eat. Drink. and just tell the host you're with Team R.E.D.  - we have reservations for the bar side seating.
Saturday 7:30am:  Off Season Striders are going to Brothers Bar & Grill.   Park in back and let's get a run on!  - as always come back for a great social post run.
Sunday 8am:  Off Season Striders is heading to Dunn Bros North on Elton Hills Drive... we'll get out for some more miles, and circle back for the social!
Sunday Snowshoe:   Dependent on the temperature the next couple days, we'll decide if a snowshoe event is on for Sunday or not. -- Check back for updates!

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• Team R.E.D. in the News:   Helene Neville is the guest speaker at this years Rochester Track Club Banquet.  She's a cancer survivor, as well as a nurse.  Below is a story that was in the Mayo Clinic media "In the Loop"   It contains a nice mention of Team R.E.D. - click the link to read the story here.  http://intheloop.mayoclinic.org/discussion/nurse-grandmother-cancer-survivor-runs-to-inspire-others-to-rethink-the-impossible/
• The RTC Banquet is Feb 6th - 6pm at the Kahler Apache Event Center (this is in the complex near Wildwood Bar & Grill).    You do not need to be a Rochester Track Club Member to attend the banquet, but they will certainly welcome you if you decide to join!   Cost of of the banquet is $20 and with that you'll get a wonderful meal, catered by Canadian Honker, along with a chance to see the awards and hear Helene speak.  
• Your Pace or Mine? - If you have interest in pacing one of  3 Half Marathons and 1 Full in 2016 you should consider joining the TerraLoco Pace team!  You can join the team and help support other runners on their way to reaching their goals.  To do so contact:  pacers@terraloco.com  and you can check out their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TerraLoco-Pace-Team-1091825357495429/

• Grandmas Marathon Weekend... 
• Gwen is gathering the details as to how we can book our rooms at the dorms.  This has been a popular, and super fun place to stay as a group over the past several years.  Hopefully if you're going to Grandmas you can join the Dorm Group! (these are not your regular dorms, more like apartments/suites with multiple bedrooms).  - Gwen has been our leader the past few years with the lodging, and before that the effort was taken on by Randy... we sure appreciate what they both have done for the club over the years! 
• If you previously registered for Grandmas Marathon and want to race for Team R.E.D. as part of USA Track & Field - Please send me an email at byron.teamred@gmail.com - I will send a complete list of Team R.E.D. marathoners to the USATF team and make sure you are counted in the scoring.  
• If you are registered for Grandmas Full marathon and are not interested in joining the USA Track & Field team, please reconsider!  Its super fun to compete as a team and see how we fare against other clubs throughout the state. 
• What do you mean when you say "Race for Team R.E.D. as part of USA Track & Field ?
• Team R.E.D. is registered as a USATF club.  With that, any of our members who want to join USATF as individuals and associate with our club, can race for us.  There's a series of races in which all the USATF clubs get guaranteed entry, and typically, a preferred start and discount off your entry fee.   (depending on which or how many races you run, you'll get much of your membership fee back in discounts).  
• What races are involved in the USATF series?  Below is a list of the races. 
• Saturday, March 19 - O'Gara's Irish Run 8K 
• Saturday, April 30 - Get In Gear 10K - 
• Weeknight, May TBD  - Medtronic TC 1 Mile 
• Monday, May 30 - Brian Kraft Memorial 5 km 
• Saturday, June 18 - Grandma's Marathon 
• Wednesday, July 20 - Life Time Fitness Torchlight 5 km 
• Sunday, August 7 - MDRA 15K - 
• Monday, September 5 - Victory Labor Day Races 10K
• Sunday, September 11 - Jeff Winter City of Lakes Half Marathon 
• Sunday, October 9 - Medtronic TC 10 Mile -
• Sunday, October 16 - Fort Snelling 15K Relay 

• Several of these races are in the Twin Cities so we often carpool or caravan (or occasionally, rent a bus!)  
• How has Team R.E.D. fared in competition?  - We do really well at the Torchlight 5K, Twin Cities 10 Mile and Grandmas Marathon.  Some of the other events we don't fill up our team as well as we'd like to and sometimes receive no score. - which has a direct correlation as to where we finish in the team standings. 
• In 2016.... 
• Men were 6th out of 8 teams in the Open Division 
• Men were 4th out of 8 teams in the 40+ Division. 
• Women were 5th out of 8 teams in the Open Division
• Women were 9th out of 14 in 40+ Division. 
• I'm not very fast, and I don't want to hurt the team so I am not sure if I should join.  - BS!  It's nothing to worry about... in some cases, regardless of speed, you might actually help us field a complete team and show a score!  - Slow or fast you are helping! 
• I want to help improve the Team R.E.D. results.  How do I join?   Visit http://usatfmn.org/membership and associate yourself with Team R.E.D. #435

O'Garas Irish Run 8K registration is open and this is the 1st race in the USATF series!  If you race for Team R.E.D.s USATF team you'll receive a $5 discount by using code USATF16 - you must have a USATF membership # to use that code.  - this is a fast course to test your speed!  

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Chester Woods Mason Runs are open for registration and volunteering!  Please follow the link to get involved!  This is going to be one happening event.. be part of it!  The earlier you register, the more you're helping Team R.E.D. prepare the event to the best of our ability! - Please get out there and do it!    

https://raceroster.com/events/2016/7570/chester-woods-trail-races

You are all amazing!

As a collective group, I do believe we could be the worst bowling team in the Nation!  Yet as a collective group, we very well may be the most fun collection of people I've been connected with!  - oh but we do stink at bowling!  

Many Thanks to Adam and Jill for organizing such a fun event.. and many thanks to Woo for taking such great pictures!  

Jess gets in the action as Sonja and Scott attempt to do math?  Scott won an award (we won't say what it was here). 

Meagan receives the Top Woman Bowler Award!

Sarah receives the Ball Buster Award - she got to keep the ball! 

Dan joins Tod in the Team R.E.D. Bowling Hall of Fame! - Champion! 

Molly, Lisa and Jill seem to think this is fun.. it's not, it's competition!  

Jill ready for some serious bowling! - Get out the way! 

Shane with a mighty causal look - wins Worst (Best) Dressed! 

The Team .. Ready to Roll!

Our fantastic organizers! 

Winner Winner! - Wendy Worst (Best) Dressed!

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• Monday 6pm:  Monday Maniacs are heading to Cowboy Jacks on South Broadway in Rochester.  We really like this location.. and post run or walk, there's peanuts in a shell!  
• Tuesday 6pm:  TerraLoco is hosting a Casual Run from the store. This is not a race, and there is no entry fee! TerraLoco is always a great supporter of Team R.E.D.... we sure appreciate them! 
• Tuesday 6:15pm:  The Tuesday Trail Crew is heading to Chester Woods Park for an evening of snowshoeing!  Gather by the parking lot by the Beach House.  It's straight back as you drive in past the campground turnoff then follow the curve to the right.  
• Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. heads to Broadway Pizza along Hwy 52 and 41st St NW Rochester.  We've had a lot of fun at this location too.. let's stay active and enjoy the night! 

Bowling Night - and a Peek at the Week!

• Saturday 7pm:  Team R.E.D. Ugly clothing bowling!  This is a great chance to meet teammates!  We'll bowl 3 games (more if you choose).. and you'll change lanes to mix things up each time.  Your $15 gets you 3 games, plus a pitcher of beer and a pizza (per foursome).  Each lane is assigned 4 people.. so you will be all dialed in!  
• Didn't remember to RSVP - Join us anyway! - We'll find a spot to fit you in!

• Sunday 8am:  Off Season Striders are heading to the People's Food Co-op in Rochester.  A great, central location that can put you on the trail system, or let you run the city streets.
• Sunday 10am:  The 507 Running Crew is heading to the Douglas Trail head in Rochester (along Valley High , by IBM)  for 3-6 miles depending on temperature.  507 Running is a reasonably new group and you can find what they're up to on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/884572344973734/
• Sunday 1pm:  The snowshoe crew is heading to the first bridge of Oxbow Park (2nd parking lot as you enter the park).  We'll explore a bit more and of course, have fun! 
• Sunday 6:30pm:  Hot Yoga!  Megan and some of her Team R.E.D. friends are heading to Breathe Studios for Hot Yoga! Below are some details from Megan - Note that you'll want to register in advance - since today is Saturday, I would say today is the day to register! 
• It is a popular class so you would need to register in advance. Beginner to advance are welcome. cost is $15, if you need a yoga mat bring an extra $1 or two...... as far as what to wear... it does get quite warm in this HEATED studio (great during winter cold).. you may want to wear tighter fitting "yoga" clothes, bring water. If interested plan on getting there a little earlier so you can pay and get a spot near your friends! see you there 
• Monday 6pm: Monday Maniacs will certainly be out and about - Check back for the location.  It's always a great way to start a new week!
• Tuesday 6pm:  TerraLoco is hosting a Casual Run from the store. This is not a race, and there is not entry fee! 
• Tuesday 6:15pm:  The Tuesday Trail Crew is heading to Chester Woods Park for an evening of snowshoeing!  Gather by the parking lot by the Beach House.  It's straight back as you drive in past the campground turnoff then follow the curve to the right.  

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The TerraLoco Pacers are pacing 3 Half Marathons and 1 Full in 2016!  You can join the team and help support other runners on their way to reaching their goals.  To do so contact:  pacers@terraloco.com  and you can check out their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TerraLoco-Pace-Team-1091825357495429/

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Our next blog update will have information for you if you were already registered for Grandmas Marathon, but not yet associated with the Team R.E.D. USA Track & Field Team.  We will get you the info you need to get it done!   

Great results!

Wow... our marathoners in Houston and Arizona did very well!  It's fun to watch, and we appreciate the shared pics!

Here are the post race pics.... Houston Crew hitting the brewpub....  and Brian sporting his bling from finishing both, the Vegas and Arizona Rock n' Roll Marathons!

Tom, Kasey, Sonja, Gwen & Jim - Don was there as well, but not pictured. 

Brian

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• Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. hits the Bears Den in Byron.  Plan on 3, 4 or 6 miles in mild temps!  Of course, circle back for the social!
• Saturday 7:30am:  Off Season Striders heads to 5-West in Rochester. This was a very nice location for our Christmas run and now we're back!
• Saturday 7pm:  Team R.E.D. Ugly clothing bowling!  This is a great chance to meet teammates!  We'll bowl 3 games (more if you choose).. and you'll change lanes to mix things up each time.  Your $15 gets you 3 games, plus a pitcher of beer and a pizza (per foursome).  Each lane is assigned 4 people.. so you will be all dialed in!  -- if you are on Facebook, please RSVP there, if not, you can send me an email at byron.teamred@gmail.com   - Join us!
• Sunday 8am:  Off Season Striders are relentless... this time it's the People's Food Co-op in Rochester.  A great, central location that can put you on the trail system, or let you run the city streets.
• Sunday 10am:  The 507 Running Crew is heading to the Douglas Trail head in Rochester (along Valley High , by IBM)  for 3-6 miles depending on temperature.  507 Running is a reasonably new group and you can find what they're up to on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/884572344973734/
• Sunday 1pm:  The snowshoe crew is heading to the first bridge of Oxbow Park (2nd parking lot as you enter the park).  We'll explore a bit more and of course, have fun! 

Several of our members are members of both Team R.E.D. and the Rochester Track Club - that's awesome!  - Remember the track club annual banquet is Feb 6th at 6pm and the guest speaker is one who not only has a journey with cancer, but also she had a journey around the perimeter of the United States.   When she took the north route, she came right through Byron and we were there to meet her!  See the link below of Helene Neville and her time passing through...

http://www.kaaltv.com/article/stories/s3838045.shtml

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Registration is now Open for the Chester Woods Trail Races - aka Mason Run @ Chester Woods.  Follow this link to register or sign up as a volunteer.  Team R.E.D. is now in charge of this event and we sure can use your support as we want to make some charitable contributions with the proceeds!

Use promocode: TEAMREDMASON to receive $5 off any race - 5K, 10 Mile or 50K!

Run Far!

Best wishes for Brain who is also a marathoner this weekend!  While the previously mentioned handful are running around Houston, Brian is in Arizona!  - It seems they all picked a great weekend to escape the great white north! 

Brian at Rock 'n Roll Arizona!

Snowshoe - Monday Maniacs - Casual Run - More Snowshoe!

Saturday 7:30am:  Off Season Striders heads to Dunn Bros North for a great run and social.
Sunday 8am:  Off Season Striders rounds out the weekend at Panera South for another one! 
Sunday 1pm:  Snowshoe at Oxbow Park. Meet at the 1st bridge (2nd parking lot as you enter the park).   - It's expected to be a very, very cold day, so dress appropriately, hand & foot warmers would be excellent choices! 
Monday 6pm:  Monday Maniacs are going to Brothers Bar & Grill.  As is typical at Brothers, please park in the back of the bar, enter the back door and hear the route talk near the pool tables in back.  
Tuesday 6pm: For the month of January, TerraLoco is hosting Tuesday Night 'Casual Runs'. No donation or entry fee required.  Come out and run, meet some people and enjoy the crisp air together! 
Tuesday 6:15pm:  Tuesday's Trail Crew is heading to the Bill Barnacle Woodland.  We suggest you meet at the BP Station in Marion (the town - not the road) and carpool from there as the parking is limited at Bill Barnacle.  

Thursday Bilotti's!

I totally missed updating a Thursday Location! - I'll add in a couple of Off Season Striders chances for us during this update too.

Thursday 6pm:  We'll be at Bilotti's Pizza at 821 Civic Center Drive in Rochester.   Plan to enjoy a run or walk and come back for the social!
Saturday 7:30am:  Off Season Striders heads to Dunn Bros North for a great run and social.
Sunday 8am:  Off Season Striders rounds out the weekend at Panera South for another one!
Sunday Afternoon:  Snowshoe details to follow... it's been so much fun, check back and get on board!

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Wishing for the talent to shine as several teammates are heading to Houston this weekend! - Go Tom, Gwen, Sonja, Jim, Don & Kasey!  The weather sounds fantastic and you are traveling with great people! Enjoy!

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Congrats to Amy, Dan & Ann for their great results at the Disney Marathon Weekend... Dopey and all!  I'm sure the stories are plentiful..

Amy, Dan and Ann conquer Disney times four!  

Singlet For The Clock! - Thanks Brock!

Hey.. as many of you know, Brock moved on from TerraLoco to pursue the State of Run which is the clothing line that many of us simply love!  Brock is offering a Team R.E.D. discount of 20%!

Here it is.. visit his site at https://stateofrun.com/  and be sure to use discount code teamred20 to receive 20% off your order!

Additionally, Brock is helping Team R.E.D. with our drive for a Team R.E.D. timing clock! - He is donating singlets, YES SINGLETS! - The funds from these singlets will help us buy our own clock to support our races, as well as support youth sports!  I will layout the "Singlet for the Clock" details as soon as we have those singlets in hand....  but be sure to know, Team R.E.D. is racing in style in 2016!  

Thanks Brock!  

Here's comes the sun... well, at least the fun!

There are a few Goofy and or Dopey runners at Disney this weekend! Best wishes to Dan, Amy and Ann as they navigate the parks!  I'm thinking Shannon was going too, but I can't recall for sure! - Anyone else kicking up their heels at Disney this weekend?

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We had so much fun snowshoeing as a crew last Sunday... so we're planning to do it again this Sunday.  See a few pics below.. awesome fun!

The crew! (with Packers and Vikings squaring off in the middle!)

Wendy & Shane

Annette and Jess navigate a log crossing!

This crew found another way over the gully.  

Here's a quick look at the next few days!

• Saturday 7:30am:  Off Season Striders are meeting at Brothers Bar & Grill in Rochester.  Park in back and enter through the back door of Brothers for the route talk...   unless it's 70 and sunny, then the route talk might take place in the parking lot! 
• Saturday 10am:  The 2nd Race of the Winter 5K Race series takes place at Soldiers Field. It's not to late to get in on the fun.  The series is made up of 3 races, but even if you missed the first one it's ok, as you are scored based on the results of your top 2 races!  
• This event includes a Kids Mile at 9:30am
• Packet Pickup is available at TerraLoco Friday from 4-6:30pm
• Race Day registration available until 9:15am
• Post Race events at Grand Rounds - 1/2 Price Drinks & Appetizers if you have your bib! 
• Sunday 8am:  Off Season Striders head to Dunn Bros North to get some miles in.  Of course, join us back at the cafe for coffee and breakfast post run. 
• Sunday 3:45pm:  Snowshoeing at Oxbow Park!  - Bring a headlamp as it will likely be getting dark before we finish!  Meet at the 1st Bridge (the 2nd parking lot on your left as you enter the park).  
• Monday 6pm:  Monday Maniacs will be out and about from Glynners Pub on North Broadway.  We'll be able to hop on the trail, or run the neighborhoods.  Of course, we'll come back for the social! 
• Tuesday 6pm: There is not an official Charity 5K from TerraLoco this week, but people are welcome to group run from there none the less.  Consider sharing on Facebook if you plan to go, and see if you pick up any joiners!  
• Tuesday 6:15pm:  The Tuesday Trail Crew is snowshoeing at Quarry Hill! - This is a fun place to hit the snow! - Meet at the parking lot near the tennis courts on the West side of the park.   

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Team R.E.D. Ugly Sweater Bowling is On Again! - The event is set for Jan 23rd, 7pm in Byron.  See the details of the invite below... A huge Thank You to  Jill & Adam for organizing this fun event again this year! -- Note the invite mentions post bowling at the Bears Den - but you should be aware Kasey is performing with Nite Shift that night at Boomers - so that is clearly another great option! 

Todd with the bowling Traveling Trophy

It's that time again for a little bowling & beer! 

Prize for best female and male sweater, and a prize for the Champion Bowler! 
Cost this year will be $15.00 at the door. This will get a 4-some one pizza, one pitcher of beer, and 3 games of bowling. If you wish to eat or drink more it will be additional. No outside food allowed. Pre-loading (beer or food) will be at the Bears Den at your discretion. Post-loading or bragging will be at the Bears Den! Please RSVP asap as they need a head count.  - RSVP via Facebook if you are a Facebook user - otherwise you can send Tom an email at byron.teamred@gmail.com

We will have 3 (or more if needed) rounds of bowling, with the winning bowlers on each lane advancing until we have a Final 4 show-down.

Sunday Sunday Sunday

Sunday 8am:  Panera South with Off Season Striders
Sunday 1pm:  Snowshoeing at 1st Bridge of Oxbow (that's the 2nd parking lot on the left as you enter the park area.

Updates into next week are in the previous posts.