Between the Holidays Week 12-26-16 to 1-2-17

Between the Holidays Week

12-26-16 to 1-2-17

(yes I included Monday after New Year’s Day)

Tuesday 12-27-16 6:00pm Lowry Nature Center. We are going to get in some night snow shoeing in the woods. (Bring your Yak Tracks just in case the trails are too icy for snow shoeing). Regardless of the trail conditions plenty of fun will be had! Afterwards the plan is to head over the Grumpy's in St. Boni by 7:15pm. 

Thursday 12-29-16 6:00pm Enki in Victoria. The LRT should be in much better shape by then. We plan on an out and back on the gravel. Afterwards we will check out Enki.

Saturday 12-31-16 8:00am Surfside in Mound. We will get some miles on the paths and sidewalks in and around Mound. Afterwards we will return to Surfside for some breakfast. 

Sunday 1-1-17 TBD But there will be some fitness going on someplace!!

Monday 1-2-17 9:00am Floyd’s in Victoria. Get some fitness done on the LRT. Meet back at 11:00am for some fun and grub at Floyd’s.

Ho Ho Ho Week 12-19-16 to 12-25-16

Ho Ho Ho Week
12-19-16 to 12-25-16
 
Tuesday 12-20-16 6:00pm Surfside in Mound. 2544 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN 55364. Meet in the over flow lot. We will head out on the Dakota Trail which is just a half mile up the sidewalk. Afterwards we will return to Surfside for some fun.

Thursday 12-22-16 6:00pm. Enki 1495 Stieger Lake Ln, Victoria, MN 55386. Meet in the parking lot. Head out on the LRT for a few miles. The trail should be in good shape.

Friday 12-23-16 Noon Location TBD

Saturday 12-24-16 (Christmas Eve) 8:00am Lowry Nature Center. Snow shoeing in the woods. Not sure who will be around, but I thought I would post something in case people want an outdoor fitness opportunity.

Snow and Cold; let's FITNESS!! Snow Shoeing, Hiking, Running 12-12-16 to 12-18-16

Snow and Cold; let's FITNESS!!
Snow Shoeing, Hiking, Running
12-12-16 to 12-18-16

Tuesday 12-13-16 6:00pm, Grumpy's Night but before that, we will snow shoe the Dakota Trail towards Lake Waconia and back. Meet at the parking lot by the ped bridge that crosses highway 7 in St. Boni. Afterwards head up to Grumpy's for a bit of fun and food! We are planning on stopping into Grumpy's before the fitness to order our pizza.

Thursday 12-15-16 6:00pm. Enki New Location! 1495 Stieger Lake Ln, Victoria, MN 55386. Meet in the parking lot. Head out on the LRT for a few miles. The trail should be in good shape. 

Saturday 12-17-16 8:30am. Surfside in Mound. 2544 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN 55364. Meet in the over flow lot. We will hit the roads, sidewalks and trails around Mound. Afterwards we will meet back at Surfside for some breakfast.

Sunday 12-18-16 9:00am. Lowry Nature Center snow shoe adventure. Meet in the nature center parking lot and we will figure it out.

The cold is coming!! 12-5-16 to 12-11-16

The cold is coming!!
12-5-16 to 12-11-16
Dress warm and don't miss the fun this week!!

Tuesday 12-6-16 6:00pm Grumpy's Night but before that, we will run the Dakota Trail to Lake Waconia and back. Meet at the parking lot by the ped bridge that crosses highway 7 in St. Boni. Afterwards head up to Grumpy's for a bit of fun and food! We are planning on stopping into Grumpy's before the fitness to order our pizza.

Thursday 12-8-16 6:00pm. Enki New Location! 1495 Stieger Lake Ln, Victoria, MN 55386. Meet in the parking lot. Head out on the LRT for a few miles and/or the Lowry Nature Center loop. Fun times had by all!

Saturday 12-10-16 9:00am Lake Rebecca Park right by Delano. Meet by the giant play set. There are paved trails, but the fun will be had on the new hiking/mountain bike trails. They are really nice! Smooth, soft, no bugs, rolling hills, no gravel and they have great over looks with cool views of lakes/ponds and meadows. Afterwards we will head into Delano to the Delano Lanes for some breakfast!

Post Thanksgiving Recovery Week 11-28-16 to 12-4-16

Post Thanksgiving Recovery Week
11-28-16 to 12-4-16
 
Double check times and locations as they may have changed.
 
Tuesday 11-29-16 6:00pm Surfside in Mound. 2544 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN 55364. Meet in the over flow lot. We will head out on the Dakota Trail which is just a half mile up the sidewalk. Afterwards we will return to Surfside for some fun.

Thursday 12-1-16 6:00pm. Enki New Location! 1495 Stieger Lake Ln, Victoria, MN 55386. Meet in the parking lot. Head out on the LRT for a few miles and/or the Lowry Nature Center loop. Fun times had by all!

Saturday 12-3-16 8:00am Ox Yoke Inn in Independence on 92. Head out towards Warertown and back. Luce Line trail action followed by some great breakfast!

Sunday 12-4-16 10:00am Lowry Nature Center Victoria in the woods or on the paved trails for some fitness miles. Meet at the Nature Center Parking lot.

Gobble Gobble 11-21-16 to 11-27-16

Gobble Gobble
11-21-16 to 11-27-16
 
Tuesday 11-22-16 6:00pm Surfside in Mound. 2544 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN 55364. Meet in the over flow lot. We will head out on the Dakota Trail which is just a half mile up the sidewalk. Afterwards we will return to Surfside for some fun.

Thursday 11-24-16 Thanksgiving. Most are doing some sort of Turkey Trot.

Friday 11-25-16 #optoutside No shopping for some; means fitness in the woods. Lowry Nature Center 9:30am, followed by Floyd's in Victoria. Looks like the weather will be about perfect.

Saturday 9:00am Lebanon in Eagan. Meet at the visitors center off of Cliff road. Miles in the wood s are always a good thing. Hopefully we can put together some car pooling from the west metro and even some Rochester folks!

And fall continues. Well for now anyway. 11-14-16 to 11-20-16

And fall continues. Well for now anyway.
11-14-16 to 11-20-16
Head lamps during the week!

Tuesday 11-15-16 6:00pm Surfside in Mound. 2544 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN 55364. We will head out on the Dakota Trail which is just a half mile up the sidewalk. Afterwards we will return to Surfside for some fun.

Thursday 11-17-16 6:00pm. Enki New Location! 1495 Stieger Lake Ln, Victoria, MN 55386. Meet in the parking lot. Head out on the LRT for a few miles and/or the Lowry Nature Center loop. Fun times had by all!

Saturday 11-19-16 8:30am Ox Yoke Inn in Independence on 92. Dress warm, its going to be a chilly one! Luce Line trail action out and back to some great breakfast! 

Sunday 11-20-16 10:00am Lowry Nature Center in the woods for some fitness miles. Meet at the Nature Center Parking lot.

Holy Cow it's DARK!! 11-7-16 to 11-13-16

Holy Cow it's DARK!!
11-7-16 to 11-13-16
Headlamps Tuesday and Thursday!
Plus it's kind of a mixed up week, so read the post for nights and times.

Tuesday 11-8-16 6:00pm Grumpy's Night but before that, we will run the Dakota Trail to Lake Waconia and back. Meet at the parking lot by the ped bridge that crosses highway 7 in St. Boni. Afterwards head up to Grumpy's for a bit of fun and food! We are planning on stopping into Grumpy's before the fitness to order our pizza.

Thursday 11-10-16 6:00pm Surfside in Mound. 2544 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN 55364. We will head out on the Dakota Trail which is just a half mile up the sidewalk. Afterwards we will return to Surfside for some fun and food. 

Saturday 11-12-16 8:30am Lake Rebecca Park right by Delano. Meet by the giant play set. There are paved trails but the fun will be had on the new hiking/mountain bike trails. They are really nice! Smooth, soft, no bugs, rolling hills, no gravel and they have great over looks with cool views of lakes/ponds and meadows. Afterwards we will head into Delano to the Delano Lanes for some breakfast!

Scary Week! 10-31-16 to 11-6-26

Scary Week!
10-31-16 to 11-6-26
 
Tuesday 11-01-16 6:00pm Surfside in Mound. 2544 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN 55364. We will head out on the Dakota Trail which is just a half mile up the sidewalk. Afterwards we will return to Surfside for some fun and food.

Thursday 11-03-16 6:00pm. Enki New Location! 1495 Stieger Lake Ln, Victoria, MN 55386. Meet in the parking lot. Head out on the LRT for a few miles and/or the Lowry Nature Center loop. Fun time had by all!

Saturday 11-05-16 8:30am Lebanon in Eagan!!! Trails and more trails. Car pool leaves Waconia at 7:30am (message Chris for details) afterwards I'm sure there will be some fun had!

(optional) Saturday 11-05-16 8:00am. for those not going to Lebanon there will be a group run from Ox Yoke Inn off of 92 in Independence.

Run/Hike/Recover Head Lamps! 10-24-16 to 10-31-16

Run/Hike/Recover
Head Lamps! 
10-24-16 to 10-31-16

Tuesday 10-25-16 6:00pm. Carbone's in Mound! Yeah something totally different. 2155 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN 55364. Dakota Trail action. Afterwards enjoy a few laughs and runner talk. 

Thursday 10-27-16 6:00pm. Enki New Location! 1495 Stieger Lake Ln, Victoria, MN 55386. Meet in the parking lot. Head out on the LRT for a few miles and/or the Lowry Nature Center loop. Fun time had by all!

Saturday 10-29-16 8:00am. Lowry Nature Center 7025 Victoria Drive, Victoria, MN 55386. Pick either a ramble thru the woods or a loop on the paved trail. Afterwards we will head to Floyd's in Victoria. Good chow and great times.

More Fall Racing/Running/Hiking 10-17-16 to 10-23-16

Fall Racing/Running/Hiking
10-17-16 to 10-23-16
 
Tuesday 10-18-16 6:00pm Grumpy's Night but before that, we will run the Dakota Trail to Lake Waconia and back. Meet at the parking lot by the ped bridge that crosses highway 7 in St. Boni. Afterwards head up to Grumpy's for a bit of fun and food!

Thursday 10-20-16 6:00pm Enki! New Location! 1495 Stieger Lake Ln, Victoria, MN 55386. Meet in the parking lot. Head out on the LRT for a few miles and/or the Lowry Nature Center loop. Fun time had by all!! After the fitness join us for a few laughs and race day planning at Enki.

Saturday 10-22-16 Surf the Murph in Savage 25K, 50K and 50M.
Let the fun begin!!

For those not racing......

Saturday 10-22-16 8:00am Ox Yoke Inn, right on 92 in Independence. Luce line to Watertown and back. Hop into Ox Yoke after some miles for a great breakfast!

Fall Racing/Running/Hiking 10-10-16 to 10-16-16

Fall Racing/Running/Hiking
10-10-16 to 10-16-16
 
Tuesday 10-11-16 6:00pm Surfside in Mound. 2544 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN 55364. We will head out on the Dakota Trail which is just a half mile up the sidewalk. Afterwards we will return to Surfside for some fun and food.

Thursday 10-13-16 6:00pm Enki! New Location! 1495 Stieger Lake Ln, Victoria, MN 55386. Meet in the parking lot. Head out on the LRT for a few miles and/or the Lowry Nature Center loop. Fun time had by all!! After the fitness you really need to check out Enki; Super nice place.

Saturday 10-15-16 8:00am Ox Yoke Inn, right on 92 in Independence. Luce line to Watertown and back. Hop into Ox Yoke after some miles for a great breakfast!
(Races on Saturday 10-15-16 Wild Duluth 50K and Whistle Stop in Ashland WI.)

The Week Ahead 10-3-16 to 10-9-16

The Week Ahead
10-3-16 to 10-9-16

Tuesday 10-4-16 6:00pm Grumpy's Night but before that, we will run the Dakota Trail to Lake Waconia and back. Meet at the parking lot by the ped bridge that crosses highway 7 in St. Boni. Afterwards head up to Grumpy's for a bit.

Thursday 10-6-16 6:00pm Enki in Victoria. Remember Enki moved east about 1/4 mile. Their new building is right off of highway 5. Meet in the parking lot. We can still access the LRT from the parking lot. We are planning the Lowry Nature Center Loop and LRT trail for the fitness. 

Saturday 10-8-16 8:00am Lake Rebecca Park right by Delano. Meet by the giant play set. There are paved trails but the fun will be had on the new hiking/mountain bike trails. They are really nice! Smooth, soft, no bugs, rolling hills, no gravel and they have great over looks with cool views of lakes/ponds and meadows. Afterwards we will head into Delano to the Delano Lanes for some breakfast!

Head Lamps? and staying clear of Victoria (Ryder Cup) 9-26-16 to 10-2-16

Head Lamps?
and staying clear of Victoria (Ryder Cup)
9-26-16 to 10-2-16
 
Tuesday 9-27-16 6:00pm Surfside in Mound. 2544 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN 55364. We will head out on the Dakota Trail which is just a half mile up the sidewalk. Afterwards we will return to Surfside for some fun and food.

Thursday 9-29-16 6:00pm Waconia city park and hill repeats. Yeah I said "hill repeats"! Meet in beautiful down town Waconia at the city park. Between Main St and 1st St on Pine Street. We will head to the sliding hill for some fun! Afterwards head on over to another one of our sponsors "Iron Tap" for a few laughs and even more fun. 

Saturday 10-1-16 8:00am Ox Yoke Inn (Again?!?!) Meet in the parking lot of the Ox Yoke In on 92 in Independence. Head out on the Luce Line for some miles. Afterwards enjoy a great breakfast. 

Sunday 10-2-16 8:00am Lake Rebecca Park right out of Delano. Long'ish run (the regular paved loop) or trail run (want to try out the new 14 miles of hiking, mountain bike trails). Should be a good time no matter which one you pick.

The week ahead 9-19-16 to 9-26-16

The week ahead
9-19-16 to 9-26-16

Tuesday 9-20-16 6:00pm Let's get Grumpy! Meet at the Dakota trail head right off of hwy 7 and the ped bridge in St. Boni. We will head west on the Dakota trail to Waconia and back. Afterwards we can head into St. Boni to Grumpy's for a few laughs and grub.

Thursday 9-22-16 6:00pm Let's try Enki again. Enki Brewery in Victoria will be the meeting place (there's a large parking lot tot the east). We will head out on the LRT and around Lowry Nature Center loop. The loop has pretty prairie and lake views and rolling hills. Return to Enki for some fun afterwards.

Saturday 9-24-16 There are a few options we are working on. Ten mile trail race (I hear there may be plans of a cook out afterwards), or a western suburbs park run, See below the link to the ten mile trail race.
Saturday 9-24-16 8:00am Ox Yoke Inn in Independence right on County Rd 92. Head out and back on the Dakota Trail for some fun. Return to Ox Yoke Inn for some good breakfast!

This week 9-12-16 to 9-18-16

This week
9-12-16 to 9-18-16
 
Tuesday 9-13-16 6:00pm Surfside in Mound. 2544 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN 55364. We will head out on the Dakota Trail which is just a half mile up the sidewalk. Afterwards we will return to Surfside for some fun and food.

Thursday 9-15-16 6:00pm Enki in Victoria. 7929 Victoria Dr, Victoria, MN 55386. The LRT is a great trail, mainly gravel and easy to run/hike. After the fitness return to Enki and sample some of the local brew.

Saturday 9-17-16 8:00am Ox Yoke Inn in Independence. Get a little run/hike in down the Luce Line. Afterwards enjoy some yummy breakfast at the Ox Yoke Inn.

Short Week 9-5-16 to 9-11-16

Short Week 
9-5-16 to 9-11-16

Tuesday 9-6-16 6:00pm Surfside in Mound. 2544 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN 55364. We will head out on the Dakota Trail which is just a half mile up the sidewalk. Afterwards we will return to Surfside for some fun and food. 

Thursday 9-8-16 6:00pm Enki in Victoria. 7929 Victoria Dr, Victoria, MN 55386. The LRT is a great trail, mainly gravel and easy to run/hike. After the fitness return to Enki and sample some of the local brew. 

Saturday 9-10-16 8:00am Lowry Nature Center in Victoria. 7025 Victoria Dr, Victoria, MN 55386. Lowry offers paved trails and also nature trails that are gravel or wood chips. Its a great place to run or hike! After the fun in the woods head on over to Floyd's in Victoria. 1758 Arboretum Blvd, Victoria, MN 55386

Hey hey Team RED Metro! This week 8-29-16 to 9-4-16

Hey hey Team RED Metro!
This week 8-29-16 to 9-4-16

Tuesday 8-30-16 6:00pm Surfside in Mound. Meet in overflow parking lot. We will head out towards Wayzata on the Dakota Trail and back. After the fitness comes the fun! Hang out at Surfside for some chow and laughs!

Thursday 9-1-16 6:00pm New Place, New Place! Olives in Excelsior 287 Water Street, Excelsior, MN 55331. We can park in the lot behind the Suburban to access the trail and walk over to Olives after the run/hike. We will run the LRT for a bit and return to Olives for pizza and fun! 

Saturday 9-3-16 8:00am Ox Yoke Inn in Independence. A little Dakota trail action. It's a perfect start to the holiday weekend! Out and back. Afterwards; yeah Ox Yoke Inn! Best ever!!

The Week Ahead 8-22-16 to 8-28-16

The Week Ahead
8-22-16 to 8-28-16
 
Tuesday 8-23-16 6:00pm It's a Grumpy's night! Meet at the Dakota Trail head parking lot right off of Highway 7 (by the ped bridge) for a nice ramble on the Dakota Trail. Afterwards head up the Grumpy's for a few laughs and great pizza! Yeah the service is crappy but so is the food! Just kidding... NOT

Thursday 8-25-16 6:00pm Waconia City Park at Pine St and Main St. Right downtown Waconia. We will do some miles on the not so busy streets and bike paths in and around Waconia. Afterwards we can head over to the Iron Tap on Main St for some fun!

Saturday 8-27-16 8:00am in Victoria. Meet in Floyd's parking lot. We will head down to the LRT trail for an out and back and around and over and under. Oh heck just get some miles in! After the fitness join the fun in Floyd's and watch all the folks stopping in to pick up their vehicles from the night before. After all that Mike is hosting a house party at his place. More details to follow.

The Week 8-15-16 to 8-21-16

The Week 8-15-16 to 8-21-16

Tuesday 8-16-16 6:00pm Surfside (yeah again!). Doing the Dakota Trail then funning at Surfside! Miles are Miles!!

Thursday 8-18-16 6:00pm Enki in Victoria. Out on the LRT to Lowry Nature Center Loop. Hills. Bugs. Breezes. FUN. Afterwards enjoy some fun at Enki!

Saturday 8-20-16 7:00am Longer Run, 8:00am Long Run, 9:00am Regular People Run. Lake Rebecca Park in Delano. Plan on some loops and some fun! Afterwards plan on Delano Lanes for breakfast and a few laughs!! Remember Delano Lanes opens at 10:00am.

Sunday 8-21-16 Run Long or Short or Rest on your own.

Holy Cow; Where Is Summer Going?!?! 8-8-16 to 8-14-16

Holy Cow; Where Is Summer Going?!?!
8-8-16 to 8-14-16
 
Tuesday 8-9-16 6:00pm Surfside in Mound. Let's have some fun on the Dakota Trail towards Mound this week. Always a fun night! Afterwards let's hang at Surfside for a few laughs!

Wednesday 8-10-16 Endless Summer Trail Race at Highland in Bloomington. Great way for mid-week miles. This is the last one of the year. If you missed the sign-up; I am sure they need volunteer help.

Thursday 8-11-16 6:00pm Enki in Victoria for some easy miles on the LRT before the weekend! 

Friday 8-12-16 Ragnar Starts and goes thru Saturday!

Saturday 8-13-16 Ox Yoke Inn for anyone around. The Luce Line Trail offers some great running/hiking with beautiful views along the way. Afterwards; Ox Yoke Inn has some of the very best breakfast around.

Here comes a week of FUN! 8-1-16 to 8-7-16

Here comes a week of FUN!
8-1-16 to 8-7-16

Tuesday 8-2-16 6:00pm Surfside in Mound. Hit the Dakota Trail for a bunch of fun miles! Afterwards return to one of our sponsors Surfside! Fun Stuff!

Thursday 8-4-16 6:00pm Enki in Victoria, LRT to Lowry Nature center loop. Bug spray and hydration may be needed!

Saturday 8-6-16 AFTON!! There's a 7am start for long run. Another start time at 9am for runners and hikers. 1pm the BBQ begins in the picnic area (look for the Doran Truck). Send Chris or Sandy a message if you want to bring something. 

Sunday 8-7-16 8:00am Lake Rebecca in Delano. Meet by the big play set for some fun loops!

The Week 7-25-16 to 7-31-16

The Week 7-25-16 to 7-31-16

Light Week for Gathering

Tuesday and Thursday are going to be "run on your own" days. You are always welcome to message Chris or Sandy about meeting up for a run. 

Saturday 7-30-16 8:00am Floyd's in Victoria for a trip to Lowry Nature Center via the LRT. Super pretty loop with a deep solar powered well for water bottle refills. Afterwards; yep, Floyd's!!

Sunday 7-31-16 8:00am TBD. But will be on the trails someplace fun.

Here comes the HEAT!! 7-18-16 to 7-24-16

Here comes the HEAT!!
7-18-16 to 7-24-16

 Tuesday 7-19-16 6:00pm Surfside in Mound. Hoping all the sidewalk and curb construction is finished!! Nice easy ramble down the Dakota trail. Bring hydration and slow it down if you need to. Afterwards its Surfside!

 Thursday 7-21-16 6:00pm Enki in Victoria. Head out the LRT and turn into to Lowry Nature Center loop. Nice rolling hills, super pretty views and HOT!!! Things you may need; deer fly tape, bug spray, some sort of hydration ...and most of all an attitude of getting your outdoor fitness in no matter what! Return for refreshments at Enki. 

 Saturday 7-23-16 8:00am Lake Rebecca Park right outside of Delano. The weather will have broken by then so a good mornign for some easy miles. The loop is right at 7 miles. Once, Twice or Three times! Afterwards head into Delano to the Delano Lanes for some breakfast!

 Sunday 7-24-16 Send Chris a message and we will figure out a run some place.

OK, here's the hot and humid week ahead. 7-11-16 to 7-17-16

OK, here's the hot and humid week ahead.
7-11-16 to 7-17-16

Tuesday 7-12-16 6:00pm We are going to visit Surfside! Meet in the parking lot. We will head toward the Dakota Trail for a nice and smooth ramble. 

Thursday 7-14-16 6:00pm HILLS!! The hill work out was such a hit last week, why not do it again. This week, we are going to meet at the city park and run to the sledding hill. Afterwards lets head to Iron Tap!!

Saturday 7-16-16 8:00am Ox Yoke Inn. Luce Line Long Run! Go and Go and Go!! Return for a great breakfast!

Sunday 7-17-16 8:00am Lebanon Park In Eagan. 25 miles is the plan. Join us for all or part of this fun run! 

Remember to support and visit our sponsors;
Docherty Incentives & Meetings
Surfside Bar and Grill in Mound
Iron Tap in Waconia
TC Running in Eden Prairie and Maple Grove

Short week 7-4-16 to 7-10-16

Short week
7-4-16 to 7-10-16

Tuesday 7-5-16 6:00pm. Surfside in Mound. A little Dakota trail action! Afterwards join us for some funning and  yumming!

Thursday 7-7-16 6:00pm (5:30pm preload). Waconia city park between 1st and Main on Pine street. We are going to head down towards the lake and do some hill repeats on the sliding hill!! Bring your puke buckets. Afterwards we will ramble down to Iron Tap.

Saturday 7-9-16 8:00am (7:00am pre load) Floyds in Victoria and the LRT trail. The plan is for 6 to 15 miles depending on what you are up for! Yes Floyds!

We have car window stickers for sale for $2

6-27-16 to 7-3-16

Here's what's happening this week
6-27-16 to 7-3-16

 Tuesday 6-28-16 6:00pm St. Boni. Looks like a total Grumpy Night!! Grumpy's that is. Meet at the Dakota Trail head by highway 7 ped bridge. Take on a few miles of the Dakota trail then return to St. Boni and head to Grumpy's for some fun and yum.

 Thursday 6-30-16 6:00pm We are going to Enki in Victoria for a good gravel trail run/hike. Afterwards enjoy the excellent patio at Enki and have a few laughs.

 Saturday 7-2-16 For all that are not doing or cheering Afton Trail Race. Meet at the Ox Yoke Inn in Independance for some shadey miles on the Luce Line. Ox Yoke also has some of the very best breakfast around (just sayin).

This week 6-20-16 to 6-26-16

This week 6-20-16 to 6-26-16

Tuesday 6-21-16 6:00pm Surfside in Mound then hit the Dakota trail. It's looking like the heat will be gone so let's have some fun! After the fitness let's enjoy a cool beverage in Surfside.

Thursday 6-23-16 6:00pm Enki in Victoria. LRT towards Excelsior and back. Afterwards enjoy a bit of Enki outdoor seating.

Saturday 6-25-16 8:00am Lake Rebecca in Delano. Stay on the bike path or head out on the horse trail.  When we finish ripping the trails up let's head to Delano Lanes for some grub.

6-13-16 to 6-19-16

Well here we go.....

6-13-16 to 6-19-16

The weather is looking great this week!

It's T-Shirt week, bring your $ for your shirt!!

Tuesday 6-14-16 6:00pm (5:30pm pre-load) Its a Grumpy day! Meet at the Dakota trail head in St. Boni (right by the ped bridge that crosses highway 7). Head west (or east, it really doesn't matter). After the fitness head into St. Boni to Grumpy's for the best dang pizza this side of the Mississippi.

Wednesday 6-17-16 6:00pm Endless Summer Trail Race at French Regional Park in Plymouth, heck yeah! If you like nature, and you like to run/hike; do not miss this one. Super fast track!

Thursday 6-16-16 6:00pm Lowry Nature Center in Victoria, followed by Enki!! Most fun you can have in the woods with your clothes on.

Saturday 6-18-16 8:00am Floyd's in Victoria!! Have a yummy breakfast and even yummier bloody; no wait, probably should run first. Head out on the LRT for some great running first! Then head to Floyd's!

Saturday 6-18-16 Gramda's Marathon in Duluth MN.

Torchlight 5K July 20th - This is a fun, fast course! - Starts at the Bascillica, runs along the Torchlight parade route and finishes crossing the fantastic Stone Arch bridge near the Guthrie Theatre.  At the finish line, Live Music and Free Beer! 

• USATF Minnesota 5k Championship- Torchlight 5k
• Race Registration is $30 until race day. (A discount of $10-$15 adult pricing.)
• https://register.chronotrack.com/r/17647
• No discount code necessary, register for the USATF 5K Championship in order to be scored and timed in that category - MUST have a USATF membership # and associate with Team R.E.D.
• Receive a preferred start!
• If 25 people register and chip in $25 each - we can charter a bus!  If 30 register the cost drops to $20 a head! 

Twin Cities 10 Mile Oct 9th - The Shortcut to the Capitol! All the fanfare of a 10,000 person event, with 16.2 less miles than a marathon!  This race is typically Lottery Only - however, as a USATF member tied to Team R.E.D. you can receive guaranteed entry!  - Members who run this race gather near the giant American Flag on John Ireland Blvd and enjoy each other as we wait to cheer on our marathon friends! 

By following these directions you will be entered in the USATF Minnesota Team Circuit and

receive $3 off your registration fee.

• Register by July 1st:   http://www.imathlete.com/events/EventReg/EventReg_SelectType.aspx?fEID=26554&fNew=1&fsource=MARKETING_16TC10TEAMCIRCUIT&bypass=16TC10TEAMCIRCUIT
• Invitation Code: 16TC10TEAMCIRCUIT
• A Registration Type will appear highlighted in red: USATF Team Circuit Choose this registration type and click “Continue.”
• It is mandatory that you fill in your ten digit 2016 USATF number.
• You will need to select Team R.E.D. 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.
• If you have any questions please contact Catherine@tcmevents.org

This week 6-6-16 to 6-12-16

This week
6-6-16 to 6-12-16

Tuesday 6-7-16 6:00pm (5:30pm pre-loading) St. Boni, Dakota Trail head by the highway 7 ped bridge. Head west or east, just be back in time to head to Grumpy's by 7:15pm.

Thursday 6-9-16 6:00pm Carbonies in Mound parking lot. Run the Dakota Trail, yes this is the second time on the Dakota Trail this week but just in a different spot! Afterwards enjoy some fun in Carbonies; its hoagie night, yum. 

Saturday 6-11-16 8:00am Ox Yoke Inn (in Independence) parking lot. Head out on the Luce Line for some fun. After the fitness enjoy some of the best breakfast around at the Ox Yoke Inn!!

Sunday 6-12-16 8:00am Lake Rebecca in Delano. Horse trail run. Loop or loops or part loops; you pick. See you there!

This week of fitness and fun! 5-30-16 to 6-5-16

This week of fitness and fun!

5-30-16 to 6-5-16

Tuesday 5-31-16 6:00pm (5:30pm preload) Surfside in Mound. We will jump on the Dakota trail and head west. (Pre-loaders will zoom around the sidewalks and paths to return by to Surfside by 6:00pm to gather the group). After the fitness comes the fun at Surfside!

Thursday 6-2-16 6:00pm (5:30pm preload) 

Lowry Nature Center in Victoria. Come out this week ahead of the dear flies and other wonder creatures!! Looking like one of the nicer days of the week! After the fitness we will head to Enki in Victoria for a few laughs.

Saturday 6-4-16 Lots going on!! Lola's 1/2, 10M, 10K, Dogie 5K; all followed by plenty fun in Waconia! And Chester Woods (Mason) 10M and 50K followed by some good fun at Chester Woods parking lot.