Register Now! Underwear One-Mile!

 Pink Boxers Guaranteed if Registered by Nov 20th!

 Team R.E.D. Underwear One-Mile!

Dec 5th 6:30pm 

Online Registration available at http://form.jotform.us/form/43033119024138

Race Day Registration starting at 5pm at Byron MarketPlace 

Lots of Prizes!  

Two $50 Gift Cards from TerraLoco!

A pair of shoes of your choice from TerraLoco!

Other great prizes from TerraLoco!

Car Washes from Need's Car Wash!

Free Entry to Med City Half Marathon from Med City Marathon!

Free Entry to Med City 5K frm Med City Marathon!

Free Entry to the Donut Run from Byron Cross Country!

Free Entry to the Beer Mile from Team R.E.D.!

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Here is the layout for the balance of the week, please note the schedule change for Wednesday.   

• Tuesday 6:15pm:  Chester Woods park is the location!  Join the trail crew for a romp around the park!  Last week's event was reported as fanastic, despite a little snow coverage!
• Wednesday:  The previously scheduled hill workout has been cancelled due to weather conditions making it unlikely to have an effective workout.
• Wednesday 6pm:  With the Hill workout called off, we could add a group run in Byron from the Bears Den.  Join us at 6pm for 3 , 4 or 6 miles... and a post run social.
• Thursday 6:30am:  Speed work at the indoor track of RCTC.  Under current rules, the track is open for running only 6am-8am weekdays, and 7pm-10pm weekend nights.  It is available for walking on week nights from 5pm-10pm. 
• Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is at the home of Tod & Meg for the annual Inappropriate T-shirt! Their home is located at 8431 14th St NW Byron.   Don't have an inappropriate t-shirt you can still order one, create your own or borrow one!   Our hosts are providing homemade soup, beer and wine.  Prizes for best shirts too!   Bring a dish to share if you like.  

A couple of Ugly Sweater Events are coming up!

• December 13th 7pm - Ugly Sweater Bowling in Byron!  We can even bring our own food... but no crock pots or anything to plug in. - If you're on Facebook you can join the event posted by Adam in the Team R.E.D. facebook page.  If you're not, and you're planning to join the fun, please send an email to Adam so he can have a head count (and enough lanes available.  Adam can be reached at atwalters2@gmail.com
• December 14th - Ugly Sweater 5K in LaCrosse... See Gwen if you'd like to get connected with a Carpool.  You can reach Gwen via email at gwenjacobson@charter.net   The group had a lot of fun at this event last year, and have decided to do it again!   See details and register at the following link.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ugly-sweater-5k-runwalk-rotary-lights-tickets-14158872569

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Congratulations to Team R.E.D. member Eric Klein for his results in the first of the Winter Series 5K!  Eric was the first male finisher.... and 2nd overall, getting caught by Ruth Brennan Morrey - which is nothing to be ashamed of!  

What is the Winter Series?  It's a series of 3 races... and even if you missed the first one, you can still get involved with the next two. The series is scored taking your best times from 2 of the 3 races.  That means, anyone can still win! - if you want to register for one or both of the next two, you can do so at http://www.tritonmultisports.com/TritonEvents.html   

 Several Team R.E.D. members are taking part in the series and I've listed their position below... Need to finish in the top 3 of your age group to win one of the great prizes.  It may be fun to watch how it plays out the next two races.    Complete results can be found at http://mayotiming.weebly.com/

Male                                                                            Female                                

• Age 21-25  
• 1st Eric Klein                               3rd Megan Burke               
• Age 26-30 
• 2nd Frank Suera
• Age 31-35  
• 3rd Olivier Tobin                       1st Marisa Vaughn
• 9th Dave Gutekunst
• Age 36-40
•                                                        5th Sarah Chapman
• Age 46-50
• 1st Tom O'Leary                         6th Wendy O'Leary
• Age 51-55
• 1st Tom Woo                                1st Sonja Kranz
• 2nd Shaun Palmer                      2nd Lorelei Hanson
•                                                         4th Amy Anshus
•                                                         5th Jean Murray
•                                                         6th Julie Colvin
• Age 55-60
•                                                          1st Gwen Jacobson
•                                                          2nd Cathy Torgersen
•                                                          5th Sue Meyers
• Age 61 & Up
• 1st Place Roger Heil

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Here's a fun link I received from Paul Thomford... it shows Lance Armstrong competing in a beer mile with several talented athletes.... Lance taps out! I suppose that's better than puking?  No! No it's not!  http://chicago.barstoolsports.com/random-thoughts/lance-armstrong-taps-out-after-first-lap-of-a-beer-mile/

New Member!

We have a new member!  Well, Julie actually joined us a year ago... and never got her Team R.E.D. shirt!  She renewed her membership today, and we got things caught up on the shirt side of things.  If you haven't met Julie, come to Tod & Meg's this Thursday for Inappropriate t-shirt as she has a plan for that event!

Wendy presents the Team R.E.D. shirt to Julie! 

*******  Manifesto ***** 

Today, I sent an email to the people I believe are riding the Team R.E.D. bus to Living History Farms Off Road Race. If you were planning to ride the bus, and didn't get that email, please contact me!  It means either I don't have an accurate email address for you, or that I missed you on my list.. either way, we need to get that corrected so you get the information!    I can be reached at byron.teamred@gmail.com  -- also if you received the email but are not planning to ride the bus, please let me know that too!

There also is still time to register for the race.. you have until Tuesday... and we have some seats we could still fill on the bus.

****New Sponsors! ****

Sugarloaf Charter Bus Service and Byron MarketPlace Liquor are two new sponsors of Team R.E.D.!  That's awesome!   This bus trip is part of what made it all come together for these new sponsors!  Be sure to thank them as you see them!

*****Winter Race Series!******

It was a great turnout at the first of the Winter Series 5K's today! I believe about 190 runners in all, many of them Team R.E.D. members. Brock did a great job with the microphone announcing runners as they finish.. and hew as wearing shorts... very fun.   Additionally, there are a lot of great prizes to be won!

Brock was the MC today.. nice work! - pic stolen from Sue Palmer - Thanks Sue!

*****Week Ahead*****

Monday 6pm: Join Monday Maniacs from Brothers Bar & Grill for a run in Rochester! This always a great group, and several new people seem to have gravitated to Mondays.  Join them! 

Tuesday 6:15pm:  Chester Woods park is the location!  Join the trail crew for a romp around the park!  Last week's event was reported as fanastic, despite a little snow coverage!

Wednesday 5pm:  Hill workout on Fox Valley Hill!  Park  at Edina Reality near TJ Maxx and hit the hills for repeats!
Thursday 6:30am:  Speed work at the indoor track of RCTC.  Under current rules, the track is open for running only 6am-8am weekdays, and 7pm-10pm weekend nights.  It is available for walking on week nights from 5pm-10pm. 

Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is at the home of Tod & Meg for the annual Inappropriate T-shirt! Their home is located at 8431 14th St NW Byron.   Don't have an inappropriate t-shirt you can still order one, create your own or borrow one!  If you goggle inappropriate t-shirt, make sure your kids are not looking over  your shoulder!   

Our hosts are provining homemade soup, beer and wine.  Prizes for best shirts too!   Bring a dish to share if you like.  

Ugly Sweater Run!

There's an Ugly Sweater 5K in LaCrosse that some Team R.E.D. members have gone to in the past, and they're planning to go again!  Reports are 'it was a lot of fun last year, and they wrapped up the evening with some Eating, Drinking and a Holiday Light tour!    Contact Gwen at gwenjacobson@charter.net to get connected with a carpool.

See details and register at the following link. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ugly-sweater-5k-runwalk-rotary-lights-tickets-14158872569

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The first race of the Winter 5K series is this Saturday, yet there is still time to register! Remember, if you register at the TerraLoco and pay with cash or check, you can save the $8 online registration fee, and receive a FREE pair of Merino Wool Socks!  - The socks alone are a $20 value! 

Let's support this local series... Go Team R.E.D.!   Details of the series can be found at the following link. http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=678

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The Underwear One-Mile continues to take online registrations!  There's still time to get one of the Pink Boxer Shorts!  We'll continue to guarantee them until Nov 20th.  

Remember it's all about fun and charity! You can wear any type of undies you see fit.. Long Johns, skimpy skivvies, booty shorts, boxer shorts, anything you like!  The Bears Den is providing a panel to judge Best Undies Male & Best Undies Female!  A $50 gift card from TerraLoco goes to the winner in each category, along with the title of Golden Undie Champion!  

Click the link below to register, volunteer or donate to Join the Journey.

Team R.E.D. Underwear One-Mile!

Dec 5th 6:30pm 

Online Registration available at http://form.jotform.us/form/43033119024138

Race Day Registration starting at 5pm at Byron MarketPlace 

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Living History Farms Off Road Race is just nine days away!  Details regarding the bus ride will be sent via email this weekend.  It's always fun! 

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What would Living History Farms be without a lead-in event!  Join us Nov 20th at the Tod & Meg's home for Inappropriate T-shirt Night!  Their home is located at 8431 14th St NW Byron. 

• Interesting Note:  although the address is NW... it's actually on the east edge of Byron. 
• Interest Note II:  14th Street is called 7th Street while you're in Byron. 

The t-shirt can say or show anything you wish...nothing is considered off limits!  If you don't have a shrit, you can still order one, create one, or borrow one!  Just get yourself one and join the fun.   Tod's homemade soup will be served, with beer and wine also provided.  Prizes for best shirts too!   Bring a dish to share if you like.  

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• Tonight, Thursday 11/13 6pm - Team R.E.D. is at Wildwood Bar & Grill for a chance to run or walk, you choose! 
• Saturday 8am:  Off Season Striders are gathering at Twigs in Rochester for a run. For some it will be the only run of the day, for others it's a preload before the 5K race at 9:30am.  Twigs is the place for the post race celebration as well! 
• Saturday 9:30am:  5K Race! Starts at Soldiers field, with post race party at Twigs.   You can register Friday at TerraLoco or Saturday morning at Twigs. 
• Sunday 8am: Off Season Striders rolls out again.. this time from Charlies Pub & Eatery on 2nd Street (near St Mary's hospital). 

Thank You to all the Veterans!

We have many Veterans among us in Team R.E.D.!  Thank you for serving! 

Winter Race Series, Underwear Run, Inappropriate T-shirt night!

Hey all.. we have referenced the Winter 5K Race Series previously, but I wanted to let you know if you register at the TerraLoco store location and pay with cash or check, you can save the $8 online registration fee, and receive a FREE pair of Merino Wool Socks!  - The socks alone are a $20 value!

Get it done.. Visit Brock and his team at TerraLoco and get registered.   Wendy and I are in it to win it!

Let's support this local series... Go Team R.E.D.!   Details of the series can be found at the following link. http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=678

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Have I mentioned an Underwear One-Mile lately?  Registration is going well... get on board!  We will continue to purchase Pink Boxers for anyone registered by November 20th.

Team R.E.D. Underwear One-Mile!

Dec 5th 6:30pm 

Online Registration available at http://form.jotform.us/form/43033119024138

Race Day Registration starting at 5pm at Byron MarketPlace 

Best Undies male/female each win a $50 Gift card from TerraLoco along with a great award for your mantle!

Lots of Door Prizes:

Free pair of shoes of your choice from TerraLoco!

Free Entry to Med City Half Marathon

Free Entry to Med City 5K

Free Car Washes from Needs Car Wash

Many other prizes! 

Music Provided By ServiceMaster of Rochester

Ice Bar with Fire at the Den post race! 

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Have I mentioned Inappropriate T-shirt night lately?  Join us Thursday Nov 20th for a no holds barred, inappropriate t-shirt event!  We'll still have our normal 3, 4 or 6 mile run or walk (your choice).. but come back and see how inappropriate your teammates are willing to be!  * No Photographs!*   

Details will follow with address and such.. but just want to keep this in front of you as you may be planning to order a shirt online.  If that's the case... do it today! 

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Check out the previous blog post for a view of what's all going on this week.. week starting Nov 10th! 

The Weekend!

Before we look at the weekend stuff... It would appear Team R.E.D. will need a new plan for indoor winter track workouts. I was very surprised to see this... Walking Only in the evening.  I can only imagine it's because there is so much going on, sometimes with baseball and basketball on the court, and people like us "flying" around the track.. it does get dicey sometimes. Yet really?  No running on the track?  That's sort of like "no swimming in the pool!" or  "no farting in the bathtub!"  I mean, that's one of the best things about bathtubs!

Woo would be happy to lead some morning speed sessions on the indoor track on Thursday or Friday mornings... email him at twoo262@gmail.com if interested, or connect with him via facebook. 

RCTC Field House Track Hours

• Mornings from 6 a.m. - 8 a.m. for Walking and Jogging Monday through Friday.

•  Evenings from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m for WALKING ONLY Monday through Friday.

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Don't forget to sign up for the Underwear One-Mile!   The fun keeps getting better.. we have additional door prizes added.. along with a variety of great prizes from TerraLoco, we now have car washes from Needs Car wash, as well as an entry to the Med City Half Marathon and another to the Med City 5K!  Lots of chances to win - all while helping a great cause in Join the Journey! 

Team R.E.D. Underwear One-Mile!

Dec 5th 6:30pm 

Online Registration available at http://form.jotform.us/form/43033119024138

Race Day Registration starting at 5pm at Byron MarketPlace  

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Saturday 9am:  Gamehaven True Cross Country Race at 5015 Simpson RD SE Rochester.  This is a fun race.. and you can register on Race Day! Come out and enjoy!

Saturday 7:30am:  If the trail race is not for you... consider joining Off Season Striders at Panera South for 4-8 miles, give or take.

Sunday 8am:  Off Season Striders hit it again.. this time from Brothers Bar & Grill.. meet at the back door.  Why?  Because backdoors are cool places to meet. 

Monday 6pm:  Monday Maniacs is going to Beetles Bar & Grill in Rochester!  Typically we head downtown as it's so well lit.  This used to be a mainstay for the Monday crew, so it's a bit of a heading home party!  Come join the fun! 

Tuesday 6:15pm:  The Trail crew heads to Whitewater state park for a fun night with headlamps and a post race social in Elba!
Wednesday 5pm:  There is a hill workout! Meet at the parking lot of Edina Realty, across from TJ Maxx.  The workout will take place in the Master of Hills neighborhood.  

Wednesday 6pm:  If you're not available for a 5pm start, or if you want to log 4-6 miles, join us at the Bears Den in Byron.  We'll get out and stay upright!  

Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. heads back to Wildwood Bar & Grill in Rochester.  Easy access to the trails, and good space for a group social!

Remember to get your Inappropriate tee shirt ready!  That's just a couple weeks away, held on Thursday Nov 20th and once again hosted by Tod & Meg!  If you're going to order a shirt, the time is now.. if you want to create one, it sure might be time to start thinking about what it will be, and how you get it done in time! 

Tonight... Undie Update... and Politics!

Hey... tonight's run or walk is from Brothers Bar & Grill in Rochester, I'm looking forward to seeing you there!  Meet at the back door (inside if it's cold or wet).  We'll head out for the fitness part, and come back for the social part!

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Team R.E.D. Underwear One-Mile Update!

Dec 5th 6:30pm 

Online Registration available at http://form.jotform.us/form/43033119024138

Race Day Registration starting at 5pm at Byron MarketPlace 

Our Sponsorships are a work in progress, so there could be more thanking going on at a later date, but for now.. please please please...

Please be sure to thank both The Bears Den and Byron Marketplace Liquor as they are offering financial sponsorship that helps make sure our primary race expenses are covered, and your registration fees go to Join the Journey and their mission to support individuals on their Breast Cancer Journey.  It's so Awesome!

Be sure to thank ServiceMaster of Rochester as they are providing the sound system for the race day event, and the post party!  It's going to be a fun one at the Bears Den Ice Bar!

Be sure to thank TerraLoco as they are providing the Golden Undie Awards!   This will consist of a $50 gift card and a unique token for each of the winners, male and female.  How is the Golden Undie determined?  At the post race party we will have a voting panel of Bears Den staff who will decide based on their own criteria.. i.e.  funny, sexy, creative, minimalist.. whatever they decide, and they could be influenced by the spectators support as well.   TerraLoco is also providing multiple door prizes... including a pair of shoes of you choice, valued up to $150!  

We are still seeking additional door prizes, if you or someone you know is interested in contributing, please let me know at byron.teamred@gmail.com

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As you run into these guys, be sure to thank them for their commitment to their communities!  It takes someone special to put their name on the ballot... and these two Team R.E.D. members did! 

Congrats to Team R.E.D member Dan Mesenburg for his successful run at Byron City Council! Dan is one of our newest members of the council... he's been engaged with the City of Byron for multiple years and his skills, along with his commitment will serve our community well.

I'm sorry to announce Team R.E.D. member Shaun Palmers bid for Rochester City Council feel short in a tight race!  Shaun has a great sense of what's important within our community, and he is a take action type of guy.  Thanks for going for it Shaun!

The rest of the week!

Wow!  Daylight savings time has turned the night to night!   Make sure you're safe on your evening runs! Reflective clothing always and headlamps if you have them (if you don't have one, consider it, not only for your footing, but for cars to see you).

• Tonight's Monday Maniacs are at Newts Downtown.. a fun new location!  Run starts at 6pm!
• Tuesday 6:15pm:  The Tuesday Trail Crew is doing a Gamehaven Race Course preview!  Speaking of headlamps, make sure you have one for this! Gamehaven is located at 5015 Simpson Rd SE Rochester.
• Wednesday 6pm:  The hill workout is not happening this week, but we can run from Brothers Bar & Grill in Rochester.. get on the trail system and log some miles!  Meet at the back door of the bar for the route talk.
• Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is at the Bears Den and looking to log 3, 4 or 6 miles (your choice! - actually, you can choose any distance you like!)

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I'm excited to inform you TerraLoco has signed up as a Prize Sponsor for the Team R.E.D. Underwear One-Mile on Dec 5th!  They are offering Two $50 Gift Cards - one each, to the Best Undies Male & Female. They are also providing multiple door prizes, including a pair of shoes of your choice up to a $150 value!  

If you haven't registered yet, get it done.. this is going to be fun, and all the while supporting Join the Journey's mission of supporting people along their Breast Cancer journey.   You can register, volunteer or donate by visiting  http://form.jotform.us/form/43033119024138

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Race & Other Opportunities

Tuesday 6pm:  TerraLoco 5K series continues!  This 5K happens every Tuesday and always benefits a local charity.  

Thursday 5pm-8pm: Olmsted Medical Center is hosting a Women's Health Pavilion Open House to showcase their new facility.  A week or so you had a chance to see the new space at Mayo, now here's a great opportunity to see what OMC has lined up for women.  More details can be found at http://www.olmmed.org/about/news/2014/whp-open-house/

Saturday 9am:  Gamehavenen True Cross Country Run.  This is a great race.. 5 miles off road, a chance of mud, and a chance of zombies!  Costumes are the norm at this event... and I never got a strong feeling that anyone committed to one theme vs another.  I know some mentioned animal theme, and others mentioned superhero undies and team red shirts. Personally, I'm going with the Superhero Undies and Team R.E.D. Shirt... but really, anything is great, just get in the spirit of it and run (and watch out for the Zombies, I happen to know they're from Byron!)  - You can still register online at http://form.jotformpro.com/form/42657378568977
Nov 22nd 4am:  Team R.E.D. bus to Living History Farms departs!  Details will be going to each of you who signed up (likely in the next week!).  If you haven't registered but wish you had, there's still time... get it done! 

Team R.E.D. Underwear One-Mile! Dec 5th 6:30pm:   Registration is now open!  Visit http://form.jotform.us/form/43033119024138  to sign up now - As mentioned above, we have some fantastic prizes for Best Undies Male.. and Best Undies Female.. as well as a bunch of door prizes!  First 50 registered are guaranteed the Inaugural Pink Boxer Shorts!   

Winter Race Series:   Wendy and I are in! Are you?   This should be fun.. a winter series of 5K's.. three of them starting mid November and concluding on New Years Eve (with a party!) ... Terraloco is a major prize sponsor for this event. More details or to register visit http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=678

Registration is Now Open! 2014 Underwear One-Mile!

The Inaugural Team R.E.D. Underwear One-Mile is set for December 5th! It's going to be fun! The event takes place at the Bears Den in Byron and we'll have door prizes during the post race celebration!

Please see the link below to register, make a contribution or volunteer! Pink Boxer Shorts go to the first 50 Pre-Registered runners!

http://form.jotform.us/form/43033119024138

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Monday Maniacs Location has been determined... Monday at 6pm plan to be at Newts Downtown! That's another new location for this crew and should be a lot of fun!

A couple of additions to yesterday's post have been added to the Reminder & Race Opportunity sections... be sure to check them out! 

Underwear One-Mile Registration Opens 10/31!

The Team R.E.D. Underwear One-Mile registration opens on Friday 10/31... Pink Boxer Shorts will go to the first 50 registered participants... I had been saying the funds will go to Breast Cancer Research, upon further review, I didn't find an organization that could commit specifically to that purpose.   Therefore, we called an audible, and the proceeds will go to Join the Journey to support their mission of supporting individuals on their Breast Cancer journey.

Of course the following link is slightly warmer weather, but I keep getting questions as to "what type of underwear is ok"... the answer is any!  Come participate, have fun and raise some money for Join the Journey!  Remember, Dec 5th is the kickoff to Brrrr Fest! So plan to join us at the Bears Den post run!

I was also reminded we didn't post any pictures from Mia & Danny's wedding reception.. here are a couple that turned out far better than any I took... it was a great evening for them, and years of happiness & love are in the future for them!  Congrats to Mia & Danny!

Making their entrance.... 

Enjoying the moment... 

We're at the Bears Den tonight.... If you don't already have a headlamp, visit your friendly TerraLoco staff and they will get you dialed in! If you don't get a chance to do that today, come out anyway, wear reflective clothing and you'll be safe in our group of lamps!

 Saturday 7:30am: Off Season Striders get rolling from the back side of Brothers Bar & Grill in Rochester.  Saturday is also All-Saints Day.. so dress appropriately, as you are all mighty saintly!
Sunday 8am:  Off Season Striders goes again, this time from Panera South!

Best wishes to all of you running the New York City Marathon, Rails to Trails.. or wherever your legs take you this weekend!

Here's a re-post of the race opportunities and a few reminders of upcoming events!

Inappropriate T-Shirt Night - Tod & Meg are once again hosting Inappropriate T-shirt night!  This years event is Thursday Nov 20th at their home (address and directions will follow in a later post).   If you haven't started looking for ideas yet, it's time!  Remember, nothing is seen as too inappropriate as we are all consenting adults in this activity.  Some people buy shirts, others create their own. If you want ideas.. you can simply google "inappropriate t-shirts" and you'll find some great ideas!  

Winter 5K Series - Don't forget to register for the new Winter 5K Race Series (3 races.. .Nov 15th, Dec 13th and New Years Eve.  Team R.E.D. sponsor TerraLoco is also involved with this series.  You can register for the entire series, or for individual events.  http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=27&ArticleID=670

Living History Farms Off Road Race still has some openings.. and a price increase goes into effect tomorrow!   If you're on the fence, get registered today at https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=11507   and also let me know if you'd like ride the Team R.E.D. bus!  

• Saturday Nov 1st - 5k/10K Fun Run/Walk to Fight Lung Cancer.  Registration  is available at  http://www.wortmanlungcancerfoundation.com/upcoming-events/ and again available on Race Day starting at 8am.. Races at 9am at Autumn Ridge Chuch in Rochester.  You can learn more about the organization at http://www.wortmanlungcancerfoundation.comr/   
• Saturday Nov 1st -Running Cool 5K  in Winona to benefit two of Winona State's Special Education Initiatives. More details at the following link.    http://freepdfhosting.com/97f46b86fa.pdf
• Sunday Nov 2nd - The Spartan 5K Run/Walk and Kids Half Mile takes place supporting the Mayo High School Cross Country and Track programs.  You can register and get more information at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1UAwSYSNCgv1QIvAIPirF_VgdclSY9WclNyxYLysMwPo/viewform
• Nov 8th: Gamehaven True Cross Country run!  Team R.E.D. has had a strong showing in the past, let's continue to participate and promote this great local event!  You can register at http://form.jotformpro.com/form/42657378568977

Saturday's OSS Run!

Just a quickie.. Saturdays Off Season Striders has been determined... (the rest of the week until then is in a previous post).

See Randy's message below.. as it's a Saintly Run!

"Saintly" run this Saturday, November 1st at 7:30 a.m. Meet at rear entrance to Brothers Grill on South Broadway. I am announcing the Off Season Striders Rochester, MN regular weekly run/ walk this Saturday. Run in honor of or in remembrance of a fellow runner or leader in your life. We all do that on race days. Wear something "saintly". It is All Saints Day right off the heals of All Hallows' Eve. You choose the mileage from 3 - 12 miles. Breakfast at the grill afterwords. This will be fun.

New Member Dan!

I've seen this pic a few times on Facebook before realizing this is one of our newest members!   Dan is a Superhero... who knew?  And look at those abs... and in underwear like that it seems he's ready for the Dec 5th Underwear One Mile!

Dan at Monster Dash

The week ahead!

I love this shot of the start of Surf the Murph 50 Miler.. in the darkness you can see Chris and Sarah ready to roll!  I'm sure we can hear some great stories of the Surf the Murph events during this upcoming week as we get together!

Several members were at Monster Dash this past weekend.. and they were rockin' the costumes!   Nice work in the race as well!

Amy & Mike spotted near the start!

Below is a pic of Team R.E.D. award winners at the Spirit Run.  Notice Dan is holding a trophy, as he was the overall champion on Saturday.  Also, missing from this pic is Roger, who also scored an award.  Nice work everyone!

Team R.E.D. represented well with several awards at the Spirit Run! 

We have another full, fun week ahead of us!  It all starts with a trip to the Douglas Saloon!

For all weeknight runs:

Remember reflective clothing and a headlamp if you have one! 

• Monday 6pm - Monday Maniacs gathers at the parking along the Douglas trail in Douglas.  We'll get out for your choice of run or walk, and we'll come back for some fun in the Douglas Saloon & Social Club!  We haven't been there in awhile, should be fun!
• Tuesday 6:15pm: Essex park is the scene for the Tuesday Trail crew.  Gather at the main parking lot, labeled H on the map in the following link https://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/park/shelters/pdf/Essex.pdf   This is a great little park in Rochester!  Our family went hiking out there today, it was super nice out there.  
• Wednesday 5:30pm: The hill crew keeps it rolling.  Meeting at the Soldiers Field Memorial and heading to the hills for repeats.  Great workout! Great fun!
• Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. get's the run and/or walk on at the Bears Den in Byron.  Halloween costumes encouraged! Maybe you want to try out your underwear outfit?  We'll get out for 3, 4 or 6 mile options.. and back to the Den for the social! 
• Friday Oct 31st - Registration opens for the Underwear One Mile to be held on Dec 5th at 6:30pm in Byron!  Proceeds to benefit Breast Cancer Research.  This One Mile Underwear Run is part of Byron Brrrr Fest, so plan on joining us for a post race party at the Bears Den! 
• What type of underwear is acceptable?  Any and all!  Some people are talking about fun undies, i.e. superhero and the like, others are thinking long underwear!  Others are thinking more booty shorts, or sexy fun undies.... you could even wear jammies if that made you more comfortable!  
• Don't think you can handle participating in this event? Want to volunteer instead?  Please drop Tom an email at byron.teamred@gmail.com to volunteer!  

Race Opportunities & Reminders

Inappropriate T-Shirt Night - Tod & Meg are once again hosting Inappropriate T-shirt night!  This years event is Thursday Nov 20th at their home (address and directions will follow in a later post).   If you haven't started looking for ideas yet, it's time!  Remember, nothing is seen as too inappropriate as we are all consenting adults in this activity.  Some people buy shirts, others create their own. If you want ideas.. you can simply google "inappropriate t-shirts" and you'll find some great ideas!  

Winter 5K Series - Don't forget to register for the new Winter 5K Race Series (3 races.. .Nov 15th, Dec 13th and New Years Eve.  Team R.E.D. sponsor TerraLoco is also involved with this series.  You can register for the entire series, or for individual events.  http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=27&ArticleID=670

• Saturday Nov 1st - 5k/10K Fun Run/Walk to Fight Lung Cancer.  Registration  is available at  http://www.wortmanlungcancerfoundation.com/upcoming-events/ and again available on Race Day starting at 8am.. Races at 9am at Autumn Ridge Chuch in Rochester.  You can learn more about the organization at http://www.wortmanlungcancerfoundation.comr/   
• Saturday Nov 1st -Running Cool 5K  in Winona to benefit two of Winona State's Special Education Initiatives. More details at the following link.    http://freepdfhosting.com/97f46b86fa.pdf
• Nov 8th: Gamehaven True Cross Country run!  Team R.E.D. has had a strong showing in the past, let's continue to participate and promote this great local event!  You can register at http://form.jotformpro.com/form/42657378568977

New Event & More!

Run. Eat. Drink.  Support Pink 

Mark your calendars for December 5th, 6:30pm.  Team R.E.D. is hosting the inaugural:

Underwear One Mile!  

Run. Eat. Drink. Support Pink!

That's right.. run 1 mile in your undies in December! All while raising funds for charity!  Then stop at the Bears Den for the post race party!   The 1st 50 registered runners are guaranteed Pink Boxers.  We'll have door prizes available as well.    This years event benefits Breast Cancer Research and takes place as the kickoff to Byron's Brrrr Fest!  

Online registration opens on Oct 31st.   You must be at least 18 years or older to participate.  Please check this blog, along with www.rochestertrackclub.com for registration starting Oct 31st.   

Group Run/Activities

• This Afternoon - Section 1A Cross Country Championships are taking place at Norther Hills Golf Course in Rochester.  Section 1A contains 21 of the areas small schools, and they are loaded with talent! 
• Girls race starts at 4pm
• Boys roll at 4:45pm   
• The Rochester Track Club is a great supporter of this event by providing access to equipment and providing many key volunteers. 
• What does it mean to compete in a Sections Meet? 
• From a team perspective... the top two teams from each section will advance to the State Cross Country Meet held on Nov 1st at St. Olaf College in Northfield. 
• From an individual perspective... the top eight individuals (not on one of the advancing teams) earn a berth to the State Tournament. 

• Team R.E.D. Tonight 6:30pm- A chance to check out the Mayo Clinic's Sports Medicines facility! It's pretty awesome stuff!   To register please call 507-266-9100 to register and visit sportsmedicine.mayoclinc.org to learn more about their performance solution programs. 
• You can also get more information, and see yet another picture of St Amand byvisiting http://rochestertrackclub.com/SiteImages/FileGallery/Running_Night_777.pdf
• Saturday 7:30am - Off Season Striders will gather at Fat Willy's located in Shoppes On Maine along south Broadway.  This group typically goes anywhere from 5-8 miles (you pick your distance and your pace!) - this is a new location to run, and to eat! 
• Sunday 8am - Off Season Striders heads out again, this time from Dunn Bros North.  Again, feel free to pick your distance and pace.. and of course, meet some people along the route and at the post workout coffee/breakfast! 
• Next week Monday - Thursday updates will come Friday (after Tom O' is through the sections meet!)  

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Race Opportunities

Again I'm taking these a bit out of sequence, as I want to make sure you don't miss your chance to take part in the Gamehaven True Cross Country run!   

Nov 8th: Gamehaven True Cross Country run!  Team R.E.D. has had a strong showing in the past, let's continue to participate and promote this great local event!  You can register at http://form.jotformpro.com/form/42657378568977

Friday Oct 24th 7:30pm:  The Moonlight Hoot Scoot looks to be a Hoot!  Check out the details at http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=654

Saturday Oct 25th - The Spirit Run 1K, 5K and 10K's rolls out of Holy Spirit School.  This is a Rocheser Track Club Grand Prix event.  Check out the following link for additional details, including start times of each race. http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=654

Saturday Oct 25th - The 5-Alarm 5K is taking place in Claremont.  This sounds fun!  The race starts at 10am, and is followed by a Firemans Chilli Feed and an all day happy hour at the local pub!  You can register race day at the Fire Hall in Claremont. If you have any questions please contact Allison at aoross@hotmail.com or call 507-273-0681 

Saturday Oct 25th - The Children's Museum of Rochester is hosting a Superhero 5K and Family Obstacle Course. Sounds like a great way to get your kids active (and mom and dad!)  More details at http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=671 

Saturday Oct 25th - The Lost Creek Hiking Trail Fun Run / Hike takes place. This is a great event, and you get bused 6.3 miles from the finish... and work your way back on this relatively new trail system.   Several RED members (including myself) have done this.. it's truly a wonderful event!   More details at http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=659

Saturday Nov 1st - 5k/10K Fun Run/Walk to Fight Lung Cancer.  Team R.E.D. member Jim Li is a supporter of this event.     Registration  is available at  http://www.wortmanlungcancerfoundation.com/upcoming-events/ and again available on Race Day starting at 8am.. Races at 9am at Autumn Ridge Chuch in Rochester.  You can learn more about the organization at http://www.wortmanlungcancerfoundation.comr/   

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So many people have been racing, and achieving great results lately, I just don't think I can post them all!  I know Mankato was loaded with PR's and age group placements!  That's Awesome!   I also know several are heading to Surf the Murf this weekend.. make sure you hydrate, that's a long way to trail run!  

I'd just like to end the post with a pic that demonstrates what determination, drive, preparation can bring.  Angela ran her first marathon at Mankato.. and she crushed it!  Steady as a rock... her pace never wavered!   Congrats to Team R.E.D.'s newest Boston Qualifier.. Angela Eide!  

You'll have to ask Dave & Elaine to explain how Angela came around to becoming a runner just 4 short years ago... it's a great story, then ask Angela the same question and you'll get another great story, although it's quite different!   

New Members!

It was a great night for a run or walk with Team R.E.D. last night!  The weather was perfect, but I would also note, by the time the run was over, it was Headlamp territory.  I suggest always having your headlamps for evening runs at least until our days get longer again (one day way in the future!)

Randy and Dave lead the pack

Oliver 'group' running

Claire, Marley & Steve

Don chatting Franks ear off (Frank is a new guy!)

I couldn't keep up!

Additionally we recognized two new members!  Frank & Oliver joined Team RED!

Welcome Frank to Team R.E.D.!  - He's coming on the Living History Farms Bus too... a great way to get to know more members!

Welcome Oliver to Team R.E.D. ... it would seem Oliver joined some time ago, and Tom forgot to get him his Shirt Presentation... well, that's now been corrected!  Welcome!   

**Week Ahead - Reminder for evening runs it's Headlamp & Reflective clothing time of year!**

Group Runs

• Saturday 7:30am - Off Season Striders take off from Roosters Barn & Grill on West Circle Dr.  Always fun to run or walk with this group, then settle in for coffee or breakfast!
• Saturday 8pm-Midnight - All of us are invited to the wedding dance of Mia and Danny
• Sunday 8am - Off Season Striders rolls again.. this time from Charlies on 2nd.  Same routine.. get some exercise and enjoy some social time afterwards!
• Monday 6pm - Wildwood Bar & Grill.. as the trails are incredible in that area this time of year.    
• Tuesday 6:15pm - the trail crew is Cruising Carly State park.  Talk of post race refreshments at a Plainview establishment or at the home of one of our members near Elgin. Meet at the first parking lot to the right past the entry kiosk.
• Wednesday 5:30pm - Hill work out continues to be a staple of the season!  Meet at the Soldiers Field War Memorial parking lot, and prepare to get better! 
• Thursday 6:30pm- The poll takers  have spoken.... I would seem the majority of voters are interested in checking out the Mayo Clinic's Sports Medicines new digs.. it's pretty awesome stuff!   To register please call 507-266-9100 to register and visit sportsmedicine.mayoclinc.org to learn more about their performance solution programs. 
• You can also get more information, and see yet another picture of St Amand by visiting http://rochestertrackclub.com/SiteImages/FileGallery/Running_Night_777.pdf
• For those who are attending, if you'd like to social aftewards, please share with me some ideas where, and we'll communicate that with the Team as well.  

Volunteering

• For Thursday there were some bites on volunteering at the Section 1A Cross Country meet, and in fact, you would be able to volunteer at this meet and still join the Sports Med tour!  The Rochester Track club does a bulk of the work, and they would be the point of contact if you'd like to help.   Check out www.rochestertrackclub.com

Race Opportunities

I'm going a little out of sequence.. 

Nov 8th: Don't forget about Gamehaven True Cross Country run!  Team R.E.D. has had a strong showing in the past, let's continue to participate and promote this great local event!  You can register at http://form.jotformpro.com/form/42657378568977

Saturday Oct 18th 9am:  Tour De Essex 7K Trial Run.  Learn more at http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=673

Saturday/Sunday Oct 18th/19th - The Mankato Marathon weekend still has open events.  You can register for the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Full Marathon or relay at http://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=10071  or register at the expo on Saturday for any events that are still open at that time. Several R.E.D. members are taking part in various races in Mankato!  

Friday Oct 24th 7:30pm:  The Moonlight Hoot Scoot looks to be a Hoot!  Check out the details at http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=654

Saturday Oct 25th - The Spirit Run 1K, 5K and 10K's rolls out of Holy Spirit School.  Check out the following link for additional details, including start times of each race. http://rochestertrackclub.com/main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=28&ArticleID=654

Saturday Nov 1st - 5k/10K Fun Run/Walk to Fight Lung Cancer.  The information was forwarded to me by our teammate Jim Li.   Registration starts at 8am.. Races at 9am at Autumn Ridge Chuch in Rochester.  You can learn more about the organization at http://www.wortmanlungcancerfoundation.com/

New creative race to raise money for Breast Cancer Research will take place during Byron's Brrrr Fest on Friday Dec 4th!  This race is a Team R.E.D. hosted event.  Check back for details this weekend!

Bears Den tonight!

See you all at the Bears Den in Byron this evening!  We have an exciting new fundraiser race to discuss!  Think underwear and you'll be on track! No, we're not raising money to buy underwear.. no no no. We'll discuss it tonight.. and share it tomorrow!

What an exciting few weeks of racing!  Members were at the Twin Cities Marathon weekend, at Whistlestop, at Chicago, at Big Woods... and next up Mankato Marathon, then NYC Marathon! You people are everyplace!

If you are going to Mankato this weekend, keep an eye out for Team R.E.D. Member Angela as she is going to tackle her first Marathon!  She'll rock it!

Here's Angela pacing Marv & Teri ... seems she's making them work a little! 

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For this weekend... Off Season striders are running both Saturday & Sunday. Each day you can enjoy some coffee and/or breakfast post run, and get to know the other runners even better!

Saturday 7:30am - Gather at Roosters Barn & Grill located along West Circle Drive.
Sunday 8am - The place to be is Charlies on 2nd St SW Rochester.

Of course Saturday evening all Team R.E.D. members are  invited to the Wedding Dance for Mia & Danny!  It's going to be a lot of fun.  Join them in celebration at Events in Kasson... dance takes place from 8pm-midnight.  Join the party!

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We'll discuss the week ahead at the Bears Den tonight.. and publish the Monday-Thursday plan tomorrow morning.  Although it looks like the Mayo Clinic's new Sports Facility may be the winner for Oct 23rd.   Check out the poll on the right hand side if you haven't voted yet.

We are Drunk on a Plane!

Team R.E.D. welcomed three new members on Thursday! Please welcome to Dan, Marisa and Alexis!  New members are a big part of what keeps Team R.E.D. so vibrant!  Welcome!

Dan, Marisa and Alexis join Team R.E.D.    -- that's a lot of awesomeness right there! 

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The Living History Farms bus is ready to rock - and the theme is Stewardesses & Pilots - Drunk on a Plane!




There is still room if you want to get on board, in fact, the race itself still has openings and you can register at https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=11507  If you register and want to ride with R.E.D. send me an email at byron.teamred@gmail.com

For anyone not familiar with the Living History Farms Off Road Race... it's 7 miles held on Nov 22nd, with multiple creek crossings - you can run the whole thing, or follow me as I know all the short cuts!   We'll leave Byron at 4am... arrive in Urbandale IA approx 7:30am.. the race starts at 9am.  Our bus will have us back in Byron at 4pm.  It's a 12 hour tour... and a fun one!

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A special Congratulations goes out to Mia and Danny as they are getting married on 10/18.. and all  of Team R.E.D. is invited to wedding dance at Events in Kasson on Saturday 10/18!  Dance goes from 8pm-midnight and   Events is located at  8th St SE in Kasson.  .   My scanning skills are poor.. but here they are!  We are so happy for them!

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• Saturday 7:30am:  You are invited to Jean Murray's home for Off Season Striders!  Plan to head out for a walk or run at 7:30... and come back for brunch!  She is located at 515 17th St SW in Rochester.   Thanks for hosting Jean!
• Sunday 8am:  Off Season striders is at it again.. this time from Dunn Brothers North.
• Sunday 4pm:  Team R.E.D. hike at Oxbow park to celebrate the return of Teddy Bridgewater to the Vikings helm!
• Monday 6pm:  Monday Maniacs are gathering at Whistle Binkies North.  This is a new location for the run/walk.. there are easily accessible trails nearby and of course, Whistle Binkies is always fun!  Don't get fooled by the price of the Red Stripe Beer... it's easy to get fooled.  
• Tuesday 6:15pm:  The Trail crew is returning to Bartells Farm, and will follow the fun run with a bonfire at Yvonne's!  Nice!  More details i.e. address to follow.
• Wednesday 5:30pm:  The speed crew hits the hills again! Gather at the Soldiers Field Memorial and take as short warmup to the base of the hill, and repeat!
• Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is back in Byron... let's hit the Bears Den, get our exexercise then social it up! Plan on 3, 4 or 6 miles.. we'll roll through the Melby park to check on any trash pickup.  This is our teams adopted park... we renewed for 3 more years!

One more thing to put on your calendar.. Thursday Oct 23rd, Mayo Clinic is offering a Running Night with their new fancy sports complex!  It'll be a chance to check things out.  You might never guess who is all over the informational sheet.. it's our own Jen St Amand! Again!

This date does fall on a regular Team R.E.D. Night.. also falls on the Section 1A High School Sections Cross Country championship.  Please visit the poll on the right hand side of the blog to vote for where you'd like to be on Oct 23rd.  Please only vote if you think you might actually be there.

Tonight & More!

Tonight at 6:15pm you can join the Trail Crew! The run is at Eastwood park in Rochester. Meet at the parking lot near the ball diamond and enjoy some winding trails! .... I would say wear a headlamp! it's that time of year...
Wednesday 5:30pm:  The hill crew is still at it, even though many of them competed this past weekend.  Meet at the Soldiers Field War Memorial parking lot in Rochester, and enjoy a 3/4 mile warm up before the stuff that really makes you better!
Thursday 6pm:  Team R.E.D. is also in Rochester.. we're heading to Roosters Barn & Grill at 2280 Superior Drive NW.  We've been to this fun location before, but I dont' think we've been there since it became Roosters!

I still hope to get some more pics and fun stuff from TCM weekend posted soon!  We have a meet in Kasson tonight, so it won't be today to have those posted.. but results of the marathon and 10 mile can be found at https://www.tcmevents.org/events/medtronic_twin_cities_marathon_weekend_-_october_3-5_2014/marathon/results_photos__videos/

Great TCM Weekend!

We'll get details regarding results of the TC Marathon weekend with our next update.... but in all, great showing by Team R.E.D.!  And of course, a lot of fun spectating and cheering!

Here's a group shot of a portion of R.E.D. cheer section! The group continued to gain in strength as more and more completed the marathon.  Fun!  Picture is courtesy of Tom W.   (thanks Tom!)

R.E.D. at TCM! 

Monday 6pm:  Join the Monday Maniacs from Brothers Bar & Grill for a run or walk, and some social time inside afterwards (not exactly patio weather of late!).

The rest of the week will be updated Monday... thanks and good night all!

TCM Weekend!

Best wishes to all of you participating in the Twin Cities Marathon Weekend!  It's a great series of events!  The weather will be fantastic for running... here's to your results and overall experience being fantastic as well!

Team R.E.D. 10 Milers will set up a spectating camp near the giant American Flag along John Ireland Blvd (roughly 1/4-1/2 mile from the finish line).  Join us to watch all of our friends finish the Marathon!  Team R.E.D. is providing a couple cases of beer, be sure to have gloves or a can coolie for holding your beverage... brrr for spectating!

If you're not going to the Twin Cities, consider joining Off Season Striders on Sunday as they'll be running from Panera South at 8am.  It's a fun group to run with, typically followed by some coffee, breakfast and chatter.

Check back Sunday for a list of where we'll be during the upcoming week.... no time for the update right now... see you all soon!