Update for Sunday Morning

Off Season Striders are meeting at 8am at Peoples Food Co-op - Start out your day with a run or walk, and come back for a cup of coffee with some great people!

Zumbro Bottoms is the place to be for many this weekend! - Make it memorable!

Best wishes for great weather, strong running and incredible camaraderie to all those tackling Zumbro Bottoms this weekend!  The 100 Milers are on the course now.. the 50 Milers will start at midnight tonight and the 17 milers will join the fun Saturday morning!

Several Team R.E.D. members are going not only to run, but also to volunteer and offer great support to the competitors!  - Nice work and have a blast! - Stories will follow I'm sure...

For those not participating at Zumbro Bottoms.. here's what's up this weekend.

• Saturday 7:15am:  The marathon training long runs continue from the RAC. This week's distance is a bit over 19 for the full marathoners and just over 9 for the half marathoners.  You can see the route map at https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6835608   - you can find the route maps each week here, or also by visiting Jim's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/841313812611321
• Remember, several people have been gathering post run at Five West - All are welcome!
• Sunday 8am:  The Off Season Striders are heading out on Sunday, but I haven't seen the location yet.  Will update when we know. 
• Monday 6pm:  Monday Maniacs are at Dooley's Pub in Rochester.  A nice downtown location for the strong and/or gimpy to run or walk from - thinking of any Zumbro types who might be gimpy! 
• Tuesday 6:15pm:  The Tuesday Trail Crew is going to Millville.. this is a fun, mostly flat trail with a great weather anticipated!   Meet at the ballfield parking lot on the south edge of town. 
• Wednesday 6pm:  All the weather forescasts indicate a great evening for Wednesday!  Let's make it happen.  Speed work on the Byron Track!  - I'll make sure I'm there for the music!  We'll post a suggested workout prior to Wednesday.  - The track is located behind the Byron Middle School.  
• Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is heading to the Bears Den!  - I know it's a 2nd Thursday of the month, but dog-gone, we messed up when we went to Broadway Pizza as it was suppose to be a Bears Den night!  - We'll be back-to-back Thursdays at the Den for the next two weeks.  Come and enjoy Byron, where it's always 70 and Sunny! 

Notes about Upcoming Races:  

• The Timmay 5K on April 16th!  is benefiting the Gift of Life Transplant House.  What a great gift!  Details can be found at http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=834
• Color Me Now on April 30th! This Color Run is hosted by Team R.E.D. and is a fundraiser for the Byron Community Foundation.  Please see the following link to register - and note, there is family pricing... you can have as many as 6-immediate family members i.e. mom, dad, son(s), daughters(s) register at a highly reduced rate!   

• You can register for the 5K or 1 Mile at https://raceroster.com/events/2016/8140/color-me-now-runwalk
• You can volunteer for the Color Me Now! by dropping me an email at byron.teamred@gmail.com 
• Rochester Track Club Spring Classic is set for April 30th! - This race is benefiting Rochester A Better Chance and offers a 15K, 5K and Kids 1 Mile
• Rockin' Robin Run  May 7th - 5K, 10K and Half Marathon is ready to rock! This event is hosted by our friends at Triton Events and registration is open.  It's going to be a heck of a post race with multiple bands performing!   
• You can register for any of the races at http://returnoftherobin.com/all-events#n2
• Med City Marathon always comes through strong! - Join the events on Memorial Day weekend!  Run or volunteer first.. then join the Team R.E.D. Post Race party where we'll have Free Beer and two bands! - Live music from 8am to 2pm!   
• You can register at http://www.medcitymarathon.com/
• Chester Woods Mason Run!  Team R.E.D. is hosting this fantastic trail race!  - Join us for the 5K, 10 Mile or 50K!  
• Free Brats, Beer and Live Music at the finish line!
• You can register now at https://raceroster.com/events/2016/7570/chester-woods-trail-races - price increases on May 1st. 
• If yo'd like to volunteer for the Chester Woods Mason Run - you can drop me an email at byron.teamred@gmail.com 

Race Fast!

Several Team R.E.D. members will be in Lewiston for the Fools Five this afternoon (Sunday Apirl 3rd)  - there is race day registration  from 9am-Noon if you want to join them!  It's a great event for a great cause. The population of Lewiston more than doubles during the event!  Run fast and have fun!

Speaking of racing - The directions to register for the TC 1 Mile are below.  If you follow these directions you will not only be able to race for Team R.E.D., but you'll also save 3-bucks!  Hey - 3 bucks is 3 bucks!

Medtronic TC 1 Mile - USATF Minnesota Team Circuit Registration Directions

By following these directions you will be entered in the USATF Minnesota Team Circuit and
receive $3 off your registration fee.

Invitation Code: 16TC1_TeamCircuit

Link to paste into Google Chrome if hyperlink does not work:
https://www.imathlete.com/events/EventReg/EventReg_SelectType.aspx?fEID=26406&fNew=1
&fsource=MARKETING_16TC1_TeamCircuit&bypass=16TC1_TeamCircuit 

Registration runs through Saturday, May 7.

• Click on the Invitation Code above to get to the registration page.
• A Registration Type will appear highlighted in red: MN Team Circuit Members Choose this registration type and click “Continue.”
•  Click “Continue” and you will be placed in the MN Team Circuit Championship Wave.
• If you are joining a Corporate Team from your place of employment you will need to select your company in the “Select Team” dropdown.
• It is mandatory that you fill in your ten digit 2016 USATF number.
• You will need to select your USATF MN Team Name from the dropdown menu.
• Complete the registration and payment information.
• You will receive a receipt from imATHLETE to the email address indicated on your registration confirming your registration.
• You will receive a separate Econfirmation with information about the race.

What's coming up this week?

Monday 6pm:  Monday Maniacs are heading back to- LTS - Life's Too Short - this is fast becoming one of the favorite stops on the tour!  - LTS is located at 2001 32nd Ave NW, Rochester.   Join the crew and enjoy some great beer after the run or walk.
Monday 6pm:  TerraLoco has moved the Local Charity 5K's to Monday nights.  This week they support the Girl Scouts with a $5 5K!   Check out the Facebook link, as the Girl Scouts will be sending some lucky runners home with cookies!   https://www.facebook.com/events/1560087254284567/
Tuesday 6:15pm:  The Tuesday Trail Crew is going to Indian Heights in Rochester. This is a unique area tucked away in the middle of the city.  Check it out and have some fun!  The trail runners are always welcoming, you'll be glad you joined!   The following link tells you about Indian Heights and will help you find it!    http://www.foih.org/park.html
Wednesday 6pm:  Speed work on the track in Byron.  This is an opportunity to push yourself, and get faster!  - be sure to check back, we've had some poor luck with weather the last few Wednesdays, and today's extended forecast also looks a little dicey.
Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. rolls out of Broadway Pizza along Hwy 52 North.  - We can hop on the trail and get a run or walk in!   I'll be at a track meet, but our reservation will be under Team R.E.D. - creative?

Remember, you do not need to be an official Team R.E.D. member to check us out!  Feel free to join us at any group run or walk!  - We truly have a variety of paces within the group, including members who prefer to walk.   Join us for some Fitness & Fun, then officially join when it feels right!

Please note:  The Pancake Breakfast run previously planned for April 16th has been postponed due to a conflict.  The new date has not yet been determined, but when it is, we'll be sure to let you know!

At least we're not saying "Hot enough for ya?"

The wet weather is lingering, but we're all doing a great job of staying active!   More opportunities this weekend below...

Saturday 7:15am:  The Long run from the RAC is set for 15 Miles for full marathoners and 8 miles for the half marathon crew.  4 Aid stations along the long course.  You can see the route by visiting https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6831247
Sunday 8am:  The Off Season Striders gather at Panera South for a nice run and coffee post run!
Sunday 1pm:  The Fools Five is Sunday afternoon.. this is a fantastic event with thousands of runners & walkers - and along the way they raise a lot of money for Cancer.

- Notes About Upcoming Races - 

• Color Me Now on April 30th!  has a price increase coming up on April 1st - This Color Run is hosted by Team R.E.D. and is a fundraiser for the Byron Community Foundation.  Please see the following link to register - and note, there is family pricing... you can have as many as 6-immediate family members i.e. mom, dad, son(s), daughters(s) register at a highly reduced rate!   
• You can register for the 5K or 1 Mile at https://raceroster.com/events/2016/8140/color-me-now-runwalk
• You can volunteer for the Color Me Now! by dropping me an email at byron.teamred@gmail.com 
• Rochester Track Club Spring Classic is set for April 30th! - This race is benefiting Rochester A Better Chance and offers a 15K, 5K and Kids 1 Mile
• Rockin' Robin Run  May 7th! - 5K, 10K and Half Marathon is ready to rock! This event is hosted by our friends at Triton Events and registration is open.  It's going to be a heck of a post race with multiple bands performing!   
• You can register for any of the races at http://returnoftherobin.com/all-events#n2
• Med City Marathon always comes through strong! - Join the events on Memorial Day weekend!  Run or volunteer first.. then join the Team R.E.D. Post Race party where we'll have Free Beer and two bands! - Live music from 8am to 2pm!   
• You can register at http://www.medcitymarathon.com/
• Chester Woods Mason Run!  Team R.E.D. is hosting this fantastic trail race!  - Join us for the 5K, 10 Mile or 50K!  
• Enter Promo Code TEAMREDMASON to received $5 off your registration! 
• Free Brats, Beer and Live Music at the finish line!
• You can register now at https://raceroster.com/events/2016/7570/chester-woods-trail-races - price increases on May 1st. 
• If yo'd like to volunteer for the Chester Woods Mason Run - you can drop me an email at byron.teamred@gmail.com 

Happy Easter Weekend to all!

I hope everyone has a chance to celebrate this weekend!  Below is what's going on the  next couple of days.

• Saturday 7:15am:   Long Run from the Rochester Athletic Club.  Marathoners have a route of approx 16.6 miles - with 4 aid stations, while the half marthoners will go 8.4 miles with 1 aid station.  You can find the map at http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6826024  -- Many thanks to Jim for keeping us posted on the long runs via his Rochester-MN Running Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/841313812611321/
• Keep in mind, Five West is the new place to catch coffee, breakfast or a drink after the long runs! Join the crew!
• Saturday 9am:  The 507 Running Crew has moved their weekly trail run from Sunday to Saturday.   The group is heading to Zumbro Bottoms Horse Camp and gathering in the West Assembly area.  They are planning about 14 miles but you can run what you like!  - See the following link for the location of Zumbro Bottoms    https://www.google.com/maps/place/Zumbro+Bottoms+Horse+Campground+-+West/@44.3159857,-92.1456384,14z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x72e92a242cc34caa
• Sunday 8am:  Easter Sunday morning run opportunity with Off Season Striders.  The group is gathering at Dunn Bros North on Elton Hills Drive in Rochester.  
• Monday 6pm:  Monday Maniacs are heading to Glynners Pub in Rochester.  Great location to hope onto the cities bike paths.  
• Tuesday 6:15pm:  The Tuesday Trail Crew is heading to Willow Creek Reservoir for 2-3 laps!  - This is a great location for people of all paces.  Give it a shot!  They'll gather at the parking lot at the end of Lone Pine Dr SW Rochester - http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/areas/fisheries/lakecity/rochester/willow_creek.html
• Wednesday 6pm:  Speedwork on the track in Byron.  This is a great way to build speed and confidence... get on the track and run! - All paces are welcome, and you're never more than 200 Meters away from anyone when you're on a track!   The speed session starts at 6pm, so if you need some time to warmup, plan to arrive early!  
• Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is running and walking from the Bears Den in Byron!  Plan on routes of 3, 4 or 6 miles (or any distance your heart desires - then come back to the Den for the social!) 
• April 16th 8:30am-11am - Join us at the Bears Den in Byron for a Pancake Breakfast in support of JDRF - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Details will be coming as to ways in which you can attend the breakfast and get your long run in!  
• As many of you know, Wendy and I are big supporters of JDRF as Type-1 Diabetes has impacted our family since Megan was 10 years old! - We appreciate all the support over the years, and look forward to a great morning in Byron!  

- Notes About Upcoming Races - 

• Color Me Now on April 30th!  has a price increase coming up on April 1st - This Color Run is hosted by Team R.E.D. and is a fundraiser for the Byron Community Foundation.  Please see the following link to register - and note, there is family pricing... you can have as many as 6-immediate family members i.e. mom, dad, son(s), daughters(s) register at a highly reduced rate!   
• You can register for the 5K or 1 Mile at https://raceroster.com/events/2016/8140/color-me-now-runwalk
• You can volunteer for the Color Me Now! by dropping me an email at byron.teamred@gmail.com 
• Rochester Track Club Spring Classic is set for April 30th! - This race is benefiting Rochester A Better Chance and offers a 15K, 5K and Kids 1 Mile
• Rockin' Robin Run  May 7th - 5K, 10K and Half Marathon is ready to rock! This event is hosted by our friends at Triton Events and registration is open.  It's going to be a heck of a post race with multiple bands performing!   
• You can register for any of the races at http://returnoftherobin.com/all-events#n2
• Med City Marathon always comes through strong! - Join the events on Memorial Day weekend!  Run or volunteer first.. then join the Team R.E.D. Post Race party where we'll have Free Beer and two bands! - Live music from 8am to 2pm!   
• You can register at http://www.medcitymarathon.com/
• Chester Woods Mason Run!  Team R.E.D. is hosting this fantastic trail race!  - Join us for the 5K, 10 Mile or 50K!  
• Free Brats, Beer and Live Music at the finish line!
• You can register now at https://raceroster.com/events/2016/7570/chester-woods-trail-races - price increases on May 1st. 
• If yo'd like to volunteer for the Chester Woods Mason Run - you can drop me an email at byron.teamred@gmail.com 

Another Wednesday Change!

Wednesday 545pm - given the projected weather, we are changing the workout to a Telephone Pole Repeat workout - rain, snow, shine, wind or not!

• You can run any distance you want.. but the complete workout is planned for a total of 10 miles. 
• We'll do a 2-3 mile 'warm-up' - that warmup will be primarily into any headwind.
• We'll reverse direction to capture the tail wind and run Telephone Pole Repeats.
• What's a Telephone Pole Repeat?
• Run hard from one pole to the next... recover between the next two. 
• We'll mix it up... sometimes one pole.. sometimes two...  we'll log a lot of repeats and then cool-down.  

Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is heading to Wildwood Bar & Grill. Remember, they are great about extending happy hour for 30 minutes or so to make sure you can get your full workout in, and yet enjoy the benefits of the happy hour crowd!  

Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday! Thursday! Let's Go!

Monday 6pm:  Monday Maniacs are gathering at Cowboy Jacks on South Broadway.   This is such a fun place to meet... get your run or walk on, and come back for the social!
Monday 6pm: TerraLoco has moved their Charity runs to Monday.  This week they have a great event to help kids in the hospital.  It's Hugs for Hunter... more details at   https://www.facebook.com/events/1054095121308651/
Tuesday 6:15pm:   Chester Woods is the place for the Tuesday Trail Crew!  - Remember, this is the location for the great trail race in June.  Check out the trails.. and have some fun! - Always a social!
Wednesday 6pm:  A speed session on the track at Byron. The workout starts at 6pm, so if you want to get some warm up in, arrive sooner... otherwise, make sure you adequately warm up before joining those who started already.   Check back on this blog to see the details of the workout.  
Thursday 6pm:   Team R.E.D. is heading to Wildwood Bar & Grill in Rochester.  This spot is a great place for us to get out,and then get back for happy hour!

The Weekend!

Here's another race for you to consider!  We received the following from Kim & Gail Hakes - this looks like a wonderful foundation!- after clicking the link below, also click about the foundation, and you'll learn more!  

Great news! The 2016 Timmay 5K Registration is open. Race is on April 16th at 9 AM at Silver Lake park in Rochester. You may recognize some familiar faces at the bottom of the registration form.

http://timrasmussonfoundation.com/timmay-5k/registration/

Multiple opportunities again this weekend!

Saturday 7:15am - The Long Run from the RAC continues - this week it's a 15 miler hitting both Soldiers Field and Silver Lake (which means you can easily add miles by making a few loops around one of those sites).  You can check out a map of the route at the following link.  http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6821065
Saturday 7:15am - Carpool to O'Gara's Irish Run 8K in St Paul. - We'll meet at the parking lot of Gander Mountain (near Walmart North & Kwik Trip). - The race is at 10am.  It's fast and fun!
Saturday 9am - Rochester Race for Research.
Sunday 8am:  Off Season Striders is heading to Panera South in Rochester.  Get out for a good run and come back for a refreshment at Panera.
Sunday 9am:   The 507 Running crew is hitting the trails at Chester Woods. Consider checking it out and then registering for the Chester Woods Trail races!  https://raceroster.com/events/2016/7570/chester-woods-trail-races

We had a nice turnout at Thursday's Team R.E.D. - while we did go for a run or walk, I think and number of people would have been happy to simply stay inside!

Gwen and the Bear are ready!  

Ahh.. the rest of the crew! Steve & Dawn grasp the bear. Ann, Elaine, Adam, Gwen,Teri, Megan, Sarah, Shannon (kneeling in front are Dave & Kaitlin)..... back row left to right, Tracey,Mike, Brian, Don, Jill, Bob

Change for Wednesday

Due to the high winds - there is no official speed work on the Byron track tonight.  However, the track is available if you still want to give it a go.

Wednesday Speed!

If you haven't tried a speed session - consider 6pm on Wednesday evening at the Byron Track located behind the Middle School.   The workout starts at 6pm so if you want to warm up please plan to arrive as early as you need.

This week's workout is another ladder with different distances... It challenges you physically and mentally! - Not sure how to do this?  Show up, and I'll help you figure it out!

Speed	Recovery
1 x 300	100M
1 x 600	400M
1 x 1000	400M
1 x 1600	800M
1 x 1000	400M
1 x 600	400M
1 x 300	100M

This is just over 5K in speed.  With recovery it's a 5 Mile workout.  - add miles with warmup or cool-down.   

We're feeling Spring Fever!

What a great night for a run or walk!  - Team R.E.D. is certainly going to love the daylight hours starting next week!   Tonight we started in sunlight, and most completed their workout before total darkness.  Very fun!

Please welcome two new members - Darshi and Donna joined Team R.E.D. tonight!

Tom, Donna and Darshi at the Den - Welcome Ladies!  

Getting ready... note: Quinn made her Team R.E.D. debut in the infant carrier! 

Sarah, Jake, Enthusiastic Janelle and Andy 100M into the run

Adam doesn't seem to be keeping up, but at least he gave the camera a friendly wave! 

Brian, Grant and Bob getting started!  

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The Week Ahead... evening runs require no headlamps! 

• Saturday 7:15am:  The Long Run from the Rochester Athletic Club is scheduled for 15 miles with the half marathoners knocking off 10 miles.  Just us at the RAC and know you don't have to be a member of the RAC to do so... just bring a dollar to help cover the cost of the aid stations.  -  We will have 3 stations along this run! - There are two groups pre-loading.  So if you need extra miles, or simply need to get done earlier, consider joining one of the two!   Both groups are planning to connect with those starting at 7:15am. 
• Tom, Tom  & Jen S. are pre-loading from the RAC starting at 6am.  
• Dale and a crew are pre-loading from the DAHLC starting at 6am.
• Note: For all the Long Runs from the RAC you can consider joining a social post run at Five West.  They have a nice breakfast and have a great location in relation to the RAC.  
• Saturday 11am: Bus Departs for St Pauls' Lucky Palooza!  - There is still room for a couple of people... if you want to join us, send an email to Paul and Annette at sixchms@charter.net
• Sunday 8am:  Off Season Striders is heading to Brothers Bar & Grill. Please park in back as that saves the prime parking for those who are there for breakfast. (we may be too, but we leave for a bit.... so it's nice to let others get prime space!). 
• Monday 6pm:  Monday Maniacs are heading to Whistle Binkies North.  This is a great place to run from! - and a great place to return too!  - I'm also guessing their liquor license is fully in place! 
• Tuesday 6:15pm:   The Tuesday Trail Crew is heading to Chester Woods! Meet atthe parking lot nearest the Beach House.  Bring warm/dry clothes and your beverage of choice for a parking lot party! It should be in the 60s'.. yet you might be chilled post run so be prepared to enjoy! 
• Wednesday 6pm:   Speed work on the Byron Track.  -  The workout begins at 6pm, so plan your arrival according to how much time you need to warm up.   The workout will be published on Sunday, but as always, you can follow the prescribed workout, or do what you want to do!  
• Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is at the Bears Den on St Patrick's Day! I can only imagine!  Don't forget we need to get some exercise first, then celebrate your inner Irish! 

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If you haven't yet registered for any of the following, please do!  Sooner is better for the Race Director! 

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   http://tritoneventsraces.com/rockin-robin-run-r3/   .. 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! 

Quick Change!

Three Notes in this post.. please check it out

CHANGE OF PLANS! --  Bears Den again tomorrow night (Thursday 3/10). Thursday's Team R.E.D. was planned for Billotti's Pizza - however, they temporarily do not have a liquor license, and so we called an audible and are heading back to the Den.

ST PATTY'S BUS - we still have room for a few more riders to St Paul on Saturday! The bus leaves at 11am from the Bears Den in Byron. Cost is $25 and that includes beer, mikes, pop, water and snacks on the bus - if you have a particular drink you prefer, you can bring your own. If you want to join us, please email O'Chms at sixchms@charter.net

SEEKING LOANER HEADLAMPS - Byron Track & Field starts Monday March 14th and we're seeking loaner headlamps for a couple of weeks as our distance runners will have some two-a-days and we can use the visibility in the morning workouts. If you're able to loan us a headlamp, it's certainly appreciated!

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We had our first track workout of the season in Byron tonight. It was really good! Eight people in all showed up, with 4 running the published workout, and others doing their own thing which is always an option! If you want to get faster, consider putting Wednesday evening track workouts on your calendar!

Congratulations!

Sonja & Gwen took their running skills to Chattanooga Marathon and rocked it!  Congrats to both!   Gwen not only won her age group, but she also set yet another P.R.!   She just keeps getting faster!

Sonja & Gwen ... getting ready to get ready!

Also, it was great to see Marisa on Saturday morning at the RAC run.  She was suppose to receive her Team R.E.D. sunglasses, but someone was negligent in bringing them!    Additionally, she is helping to promote us to compete in the O'Gara's Irish Run 8K!   - This is a fast, fun course, which kicks off the USATF Minnesota Championship Series.  Team R.E.D. can compete in this but we need to field complete teams! - both men and women!

We are forming a carpool / caravan from Rochester leaving from the Gander Mountain parking lot (near Walmart North and Kwik Trip) at 715am.    Team R.E.D. Metro teammates can certainly join us too!

Sarah, Marisa & Jess were among the long run crew from the RAC

If you're interested in the Irish Run 8K but don't yet understand the USATF piece of it, feel free to email me at byron.teamred@gmail.com  The entire team circuit is fun... it gives us a chance to compete against other clubs across the state of Minnesota. (also gives you a great discount into an annual super fun event for Team R.E.D. at the Torchlight 5K).

Register for the O'Gara's Irish Run at http://www.ogarasirishrun.com/   --- USATF members not only race for Team R.E.D. and receive a $5 discount.

• Monday @ 6pm - the Monday Maniacs are heading to Wild Bills near the Miracle Mile Mall along Hwy 52.  This is a great location with several options of routes!  Of course, we'll come back for the post walk/run fun!
• Tuesday 6:15pm - the Tuesday Trail Crew heads to Quarry Hill in Rochester. Plans are for enough snow to be gone to tie on the running shoes and RUN the Q.H. trails! Meet at the west lot near the end of 9th St. NE. (near the tennis courts and ball diamonds)
• Wednesday 5:45pm - The speed work season is upon us!  Weather permitting, we'll gather at the track in Byron, located behind the Middle School at 601 4th St NW, Byron 55920.  The speed portion of the evening starts at 6pm... so you can arrive as early as you need to warm up... but at 6pm we roll. 
• This week's workout is a ladder.. we will explain the workout just prior to executing it (and of course we can chat about it during the warmup too).   
• 400M w/200M recovery
• 600M w/400M recovery
• 800M w/400M recovery
• 1200M w/600M recovery
• 800M w/400M recovery
• 600M w/400M recovery
• 400M w/200M recovery
• Cool-down
• If you don't understand the workout, it's ok... let me know and I will help you set target paces.  If you would like to email questions about this ahead of time, feel free to send questions to byron.teamred@gmail.com
• Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is heading back to Billotti's on Civic Center Dr in Rochester.  Some will loop around Cascade or Silver lakes.  While others will go out and back depending on the distance they want to go.   

Monday

Monday @ 6pm - the Monday Maniacs are heading to Wild Bills near the Miracle Mile Mall along Hwy 52.  This is a great location with several options of routes!  Of course, we'll come back for the post walk/run fun!

I'm heading to Off Season Striders now, so the rest of the week will be updated this afternoon!  Have a great day all!

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!