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!