Run @ Work Day

It's Run @ Work Day today (RRCA program). If you're able, it would be great if you could spend a minimum of 20-30 minutes during the day, getting out for a walk or run. There will be runners at the Y at noon today and there is a program at IBM as well. See the RTC website for more information. It certainly won't be the weather keeping you from moving. It's beautiful this week.

Sale at Running Room: This weekend, 20% off all regular-price apparel and 15% off all regular-price footwear. It's a great time to stock up on shoes or treat yourself to a new outfit! 711 S. Broadway.

Thank you to John Dinusson for keeping me posted on the TreadMan duathlon bike course condition. There has been road construction on county road 3 and I am happy to report, thanks to John, that the second layer of asphalt has been laid and the course should be in very good condition. We could still use a couple of volunteers on Saturday, September 27. Please contact Sarah Shonyo if you're able to help out. Volunteers receive socks, cinch bag and the opportunity to stop by Chipotle Mexican Grille the day of the event for a free burrito, bowl, salad or tacos. Registrants receive these same items. Chair massages will also be available at the event. Complete info at TreadMan site.

Trophies for the Bear Creek 5 Prediction Run have arrived and Chris says that they match the lap throws perfectly! Anyone can win a trophy in this fun event. Just depends on how well you know your predicted pace.

RTC board member Tom O'Leary was featured in Vikings Vent on Monday in the Post-Bulletin. Maybe now that Gus has replace Tarvaris, the offense will actually score some points! We can only hope. Should be a tough game this weekend vs. Carolina.

I went to Sekapp's orchard on Wednesday and got some delicious sweet corn, chestnut crab apples and delicata squash. I also made plum jam. The corn was still delicious and tender. Sterling Fruit Farms (Lowell Sterling in the phone book) will have concord grapes for picking next week (for juice, jelly, jam, etc.).

Well, I may be done with long group runs for this season. The 27th is TreadMan so I'll miss that one for sure. Yesterday I was very much under the weather and started feeling like I was actually going to live about 1 AM this morning, but don't know that I will feel up to attempting a 16-miler tomorrow. I guess I'll see how I feel in the morning.

Thought for the day: "If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything."

Have a wonderful weekend!