Monday, February 26, 2018

Snow then Melt then Rain What?!?!?! (Possible Meeting Time Change) Week of 2-26-18 to 3-4-18

Snow then Melt then Rain
What?!?!?!
(Possible Meeting Time Change)
Week of 2-26-18 to 3-4-18


Tuesday 2-27-18 6:00pm (If 5:00pm works for anyone, let me know) Victoria LRT out and back. Due to the sloppy snow conditions (no snow shoeing) and refreeze sidewalks and paths, we are sticking with what works. Plowed gravel on the LRT. Afterwards we are planning on heading to Grumpy's in St. Boni. 

Saturday 3-3-18 8:00am Ox Yoke Inn and the Luce Line out and back. More details to follow.

Monday, February 12, 2018

Let the roller-coaster weather begin 2-12-18 to 18-18

Let the roller-coaster weather begin
2-12-18 to 18-18


Tuesday 2-13-18 6:00pm Lowry Nature Center followed by Grumpy's. Lowry will offer some options depending on the weather. Woods, meadows, loop or a combination (as we have found lately to be working well). Afterwards the plan will be to head to Grumpy's in St. Boni (7:30pm). 

Saturday 2-17-18 TBD depending on how much this mid week warm up messes with the trail/road conditions. Keep an eye out for a post after Wednesday.

Monday, February 5, 2018

The cold continues 2-5-18 to 2-11-18

The cold continues
2-5-18 to 2-11-18


Tuesday 2-6-18 4:30pm NEW TIME!! Victoria LRT run. Head east on the LRT. We ran this on Saturday and the footing is pretty good. After the run head into the Victoria House for their Happy Hour. If you want to run at 6:00pm, let Chris know, he is always looking for more miles. 

Saturday 2-10-18 8:30am Floyd's in Victoria. Long Run. One group will probably go for 10 and another group will try for 16 or so. Afterwards have some of the best dang breakfast in town at Floyd's!

Monday, January 22, 2018

Jan 22 to Jan 28 Snow and More Snow

Jan 22 to Jan 28
Snow and More Snow


Tuesday 1-23-18 6:00pm Snow Shoeing at Lowry Nature Center. Meet in the main parking lot, Get the snow shoeing in before all the snow is gone! Bring your snow shoes and head lamps and a winning attitude.

Saturday 1-27-18 TBD

Monday, January 15, 2018

Week of 1-15-18 to 1-21-18

Week of 1-15-18 to 1-21-18
Not sure if you heard, but I think the Vikings won (in case you missed it)

Tuesday 1-6-18 6:00pm Lowry Nature Center Snow Shoe Night! Bring your snow shoes, warm clothes and a head lamp and we will wander around in the woods for a while. Plan on at least an hour of wandering, followed by a short drive to Grumpy's in St. Boni for a few laughs. Plan on Grumpy's by 7:15pm

Saturday 1-20-18 TBD

Thursday, January 11, 2018

Saturday 1-13-18 Update

Saturday 1-13-18 Update
So much for the "THAW"!
Lowry Nature Center 8:00am and 9:00am Multi Loop Adventure. With the icy conditions and the temps where they are, we thought the woods would be a smart place to hang out this Saturday morning. We Can do a few loops on the trails where we may get some half way decent footing. Afterwards we are planning on a Floyd's breakfast.

Monday, January 8, 2018

Bring on the THAW!! 1-8-18 to 1-14-18

Bring on the THAW!!
1-8-18 to 1-14-18


Monday 1-8-18 4:00pm Ox Yoke Inn on 92 and the Luce Line Trail. Plan on an hour of out and back on Luce Line gravel trail. 4:00pm start should get us back before dark!!

Tuesday 1-9-18 6:00pm Victoria LTR trail. Meet at the STAIRS at the trail head by Victoria House and we will go out on the LRT. Afterwards the plan is to get some soup (or whatever you may find yummy) at the Victoria House. 

Saturday 1-13-18 TBD

Monday, January 1, 2018

First Week of 2018 1-1-18 to 1-7-18

First Week of 2018
1-1-18 to 1-7-18


Tuesday 1-2-18 6:00pm Grumpy's. Meet at the Dakota Trail head by the ped bridge that crosses highway 7. Out and back is the plan. Afterwards we will head into St. Boni to Grumpy's for Pizza and Wings. 

Saturday 1-6-18 8:00am Ox Yoke Inn. Luce Line Trail. Ox Yoke Inn for breakfast afterwards. ummmm YUM!

Tuesday, December 26, 2017

The last week of the year 12-25-17 to 12-31-17

The last week of the year
12-25-17 to 12-31-17


Tuesday 12-26-17 No Outdoor fitness planned due to the dangerous temps and windchill. 

Thursday 12-28-17 6:00pm Let's be Grumpy!! Or at least let's go to Grumpy's and be Happy. Meet at the Dakota Trail trailhead by highway 7 ped bridge. We will get some fitness on then head into St. Boni to Grumpy's for a few laughs.

Saturday 12-30-17 TBD 
Sunday 12-31-17 TBD
Sunday 1-1-18 TBD
but stay tuned!!!

Monday, December 18, 2017

Pre Christmas Week 12-18-17 to 12-24-17

Pre Christmas Week
12-18-17 to 12-24-17


Small change to the week


Tuesday 12-19-17 6:00pm Grumpy's in St. Boni. Meet at the Dakota Trail Head by the ped bridge that crosses highway 7 in St. Boni. We will head west this week for a little out and back. The temps are still looking mild for this time of year. Yay! Afterwards plan to meet up at Grumpy's for pizza, wings and fun!

Thursday 12-21-17 No scheduled run yet. 


Saturday 12-23-17 9:00am 9:00am. 9:00am.
Ox Yoke Inn on 92 in Independence. The plan right now is to head out on the Luce Line and see what happens. It's going to be cold and we may have snow by then, so stay tuned. Snow Shoes?

Monday, December 11, 2017

Fun Week Ahead 12-11-17 to 12-18-17

Fun Week Ahead
12-11-17 to 12-18-17 

Head lamps!!

Tuesday 12-12-17 6:00pm Lowry Nature Center in Victoria. Meet at the visitors center main parking lot. There's wooded trails with; /gravel/meadow/wood chips and a paved 5 mile loop (great for pulling a tire, if someone wants). After the trail fun we will head into Victoria to the School of the wise.

Saturday 12-16-17 8:00am Floyd's in Victoria. Meet in the parking lot. We will head down the LRT towards Excelsior and see what happens. Afterwards we will head into Floyd's and see what happens. What could possibly go wrong?

I'm sure there will running/hiking and funning events during the week and the weekend. Get out and do stuff!!

Monday, December 4, 2017

It's Going to Get COLD! 12-4-17 to 12-10-17

It's Going to Get COLD!
12-4-17 to 12-10-17 

Head lamps!!

Tuesday 12-5-17 6:00pm Lowry Nature Center in Victoria. Meet at the visitors center main parking lot. There's wooded trails with; /gravel/meadow/wood chips and a paved 5 mile loop (great for pulling a tire, if someone wants). After the trail fun we will head into Victoria to the School of the wise.
I'm sure there will running/hiking and funning events during the week and the weekend. Get out and do stuff!!

Monday, November 27, 2017

This Week 11-27-17 to 12-2-17

This Week
11-27-17 to 12-2-17

Tuesday 11-28-17 6:00pm
Grumpy's night. Meet at the Dakota Trail Head by Highway 7 and the Ped bridge. We will do some out and back action. Afterwards head into St. Boni to Grumpy's.

Saturday 12-2-17
This Year’s Donut Run will be Saturday Dec. 2nd at 8am.
🚩Location: Lake Nokomis Main Beach
5001 W Lake Nokomis Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55417
🥫Yes, we will be collecting non-perishable goods or cash donations for the Little Kitchen Food Shelf.
http://gracenempls.org/service/little-kitchen-food-shelf/
🗺 We will again have 3 different routes this year.
Looking forward to seeing everyone and eating some donuts

Monday, November 20, 2017

A Turkey of a Week 11-20-17 to 11-26-17

A Turkey of a Week
11-20-17 to 11-26-17


Headlamps on Tuesday night!

Tuesday 11-21-17 6:00pm Grumpy's! Meet at the trail head of the Dakota Trail in St. Boni (by highway 7 ped bridge). Out and back. Afterwards we will head to Grumpy's.

Thursday 11-23-17 Thanksgiving. There are plenty of Turkey Trots around so get your gobble on. 

Friday 11-24-17 9:00am Lebanon Hills in Eagan, Meet at the visitors center off of Cliff Rd. The plan is for a long run. Depending what "long" means, it could be 8, 10, 15 or 20. It should be a fun day. 


Saturday 11-25-17 TBD

Monday, November 13, 2017

This Week 11-13-17 to 11-19-17 Super Fun!

This Week 11-13-17 to 11-19-17
Head Lamps for Tuesday Night

Tuesday 11-14-17 6:00pm Grumpy's! Meet at the Dakota Trail Head bridge in St. Boni. Out and Back id the plan! After the fun fitness gather at Grumpy's on Main Street in St. Boni. Always a fun night!

Thursday 11-16-17 7:00pm to 9:00pm TC Running in Eden Prairie. An evening with Ryan and Sara Hall!! This is going to be way cool!

Saturday 11-18-17 8:00am Home Host at Jeanie's place. Meet at Lowry Nature Center at 8:00am for some trail fitness. We will head to Jeanie's afterwards. Saturday home hosted parties are super laid back as well as fun!! See you there.

Monday, November 6, 2017

Temps are falling and it's Dark! 11-6-17 to 11-12-17

Temps are falling and it's Dark!
11-6-17 to 11-12-17

Head lamps

Tuesday 11-7-17 6:00pm Grumpy's Night! Meet at the Dakota Trail Head by highway 7 ped bridge in St. Boni. We will head towards Mound this week and check out a bit of meadow. Afterwards we will return to Grumpy's for a few laughs and talk about how awesome we are for getting our fitness on.

Thursday 11-9-17 6:00pm Carbones in Mound. Meet in the parking lot. We will jump on the Dakota Trail and head towards St. Boni. Afterwards enjoy some good grub at Carbones. 

Saturday 11-11-17 8:00am Floyd's in Victoria is the meeting spot. LRT trail. Good miles followed by some really good food!

Monday, October 30, 2017

Spooky Week Ahead 10-30-17 to 11-5-17

Spooky Week Ahead
10-30-17 to 11-5-17

Head Lamps!!

Tuesday 10-31-17 5:30pm (yes 5:30pm, I know it's scary). Halloween at the Mason's. We will do a few miles on the island and return for some Halloween Fun in the driveway. The scariest part of the night will be; Chris will lead the run as Mike needs to stay back for trick or treating kids. Bring an appetizer to pass and BYOB. Mike has promised to have a big fire (or 2) to keep us warm.

Thursday 11-2-17 6:00pm School of the Wise in Victoria. Meet in the parking lot. We will head down the LRT for an easy out and back. Afterwards we will warm up inside the School.

Saturday 11-4-17 8:00am Ox Yoke Inn on 92. Luce Line action at it's best. Out and back and past and out and back the other way. Looking to be a fun day and yummy breakfast afterwards.

Monday, October 23, 2017

The Week Ahead 10-23-17 to 10-29-17

The Week Ahead
10-23-17 to 10-29-17

Running and Funning in the Dark!

Tuesday 10-24-17 6:00pm Lowry Nature Center in Victoria. Meet in the parking lot of the Nature Center. Remember dogs are allowed on paved trails only (boooo!!). After the fitness we will head into Victoria.

Thursday 10-26-17 6:00pm Grumpy's in St. Boni. Meet at the Dakota trail head with the ped bridge that crosses over highway 7. We will have some fun on the trail. After head into St. Boni to Grumpy's for some great pizza!!

Saturday 10-28-17 8:00am Ox Yoke Inn in Independence right on 92. Out and back on hr Luce Line Trail. Return for some breakfast!

Saturday 10-28-17 8:00am Whitewater State Park Hike.

Monday, October 16, 2017

The Week Ahead 10-16-17 to 10-22-17

The Week Ahead
10-16-17 to 10-22-17

Bring a head lamp!

Tuesday 10-17-17 6:00pm
Grumpy's in St. Boni. Meet at Dakota trail-head by highway 7 ped bridge. Out and back in the dark! Mileage and pace will vary, but fun will be had! And yeah it's about time for a pizza at Grumpy's!!

Thursday 10-19-17 6:00pm Victoria LRT toward Excelsior and back. A bit of gravel in the warmth.Park over by School of the Wise. Afterwards we will head into the School.

Saturday 10-21-17 8:00am TBD

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

10-9-17 to 10-15-17

10-9-17 to 10-15-17
Headlamps recommended for the evenings.

Tuesday 10-10-17 6:00pm Lowry Nature Center in Victoria. Come out to the woods for the night. Leaves are beautiful around sunset this time of year! Afterwards we will do something fun.

Thursday 10-12-17 6:00pm Grumpy's. But first let's get some running and funning on the Dakota Trail. Meet in St. Boni by the Hwy 7 ped bridge. It's a great opportunity for a bit of speed work or a good stretch out run or walk.

Saturday 10-14-17 8:00am Surfside in Mound for breakfast. But first there needs to be some fitness going on. How about a run to the Dakota trail then head towards Wayzata and back. Then some good breakfast!!!