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Counterclockwise from top: Iceman; Arrowhead Ultra, Greg Ames; Disney Marathon, Jenn Barnett, City of Lakes Loppet, Jenn Barnett; Disney Marathon, Jenn Barnett
04 Race & Event Calendar Upcoming races and events. Get moving!
10 Scene in Motion Photos from recent events and races
12 Strength Training for Endurance Athletes 14 Spring Shoe Guide 20 Tour de Cure 23 Healty Eating 24 How to Plan Your Race Season
RACE CALENDAR
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DATE
EVENTS
LOCATION
TYPE
DATE
EVENTS
3/2
11th Rainbow Rendezvous XC Ski Race
Waubun, MN
XC Skiing
4/20
Cemstone Run for Others 10K/5K
Mahtomedi, MN
Run
3/9
Pepsi Challenge
Biwabik, MN
XC Skiing
4/20
Challenge Obesity 5K
St. Paul, MN
Run Run
LOCATION
TYPE
3/3
Moose Tracks
Minocqua, WI
Snowshoe
4/20
The Big Climb
Minneapolis, MN
3/3
Klondike Days Snowshoe Challenge
Eagle River, WI
Snowshoe
4/20
Walk on Waconia 10 Miles, 10K
Waconia, MN
Run
3/3
New Berlin Snowshoe Race
New Berlin, Wi
Snowshoe
4/21
Rock Bottom Brewery 5K
Minneapolis, MN
Run
3/9
Hot Air for Hearts Snowshoe Races
Cable, WI
Snowshoe
4/21
Get Your Rear in Gear
Edina, Mn
Run
3/1
Special Olympics Splash & Dash 5K
Minneapolis, MN
Run
4/21
Minneapolis Recycle Run
Minneapolis, MN
Run
3/2
White Bear Winter Frolic
White Bear Lake, MN
Run
4/21
Oshkosh 1/2 Marathon & 5K
Oshkosh, WI
Run
3/2
Plunge 5K
Minneapolis, MN
Run
4/27
Get In Gear 2K, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
Minneapolis, MN
Run
3/2
Mustache March Run 2.65 Mile Fun Run
Duluth, MN
Run
4/26
Run for the Lakes, 5K, 1K Kids Fun Run
4/27
Run for the Lakes, Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, and 10K
Brainerd, MN
Run
4/27
New Balance Girls on the Run 5K
Mankato, MN
Run
4/27
Anoka County 4H Clover Dash
Andover, MN
Run
4/28
Spring Fling 5K, 10K, Kids Run
Rochester, MN
Run
4/28
Tribute to the Troops, 5K Run 3K Walk
Eagan, MN
Run
4/28
Challenge Happiness 5K
St. Paul, MN
Run
5/4
Jump to It 5K/10K/Kids Run
White Bear Lake, MN
Run
5/4
7at 7 7Mile, 5K, Kids K
Mankato, MN
Run
5/4
FM United Way 5K
Fargo, ND
Run
5/4
Dash-it for Baskets
Eagan, MN
Run
3/9
100% Irish for a Day TC 5K and TC 10 Mile
Minneapolis, MN
Run
3/16
Shake Your Shamrock 8K & 5K Run/Walk
Centerville, MN
Run
3/16
Lucky Green 5K
Rochester, MN
Run
3/16
St. Patrick’s Day Red Beard Run
Willmar, Mn
Run
3/16
Shamrock Shuffle
Bemidji, MN
3/16
Get Lucky 13.1Miles, 7K
Minneapolis, St Paul, MN Run
Run
3/16
Irish Scamper 5K
Maple Lake, Mn
Run
3/17
St. Patrick’s Irish Traditions 5K
St. Paul, MN
Run
3/24
St. Patrick’s Day Human Race 8K
St. Paul, MN
Run
3/23
Return of the Robin Run
Rochester, MN
Run
3/23
March Madness 5K
Monticello, MN
Run
3/23
MDRA Lake Johanna 4 Mile
Arden Hills, MN
Run
5/4
From the Heart 1/2 Marathon Relay/ 5K Run Walk
Owatonna, MN
Run
3/24
Irish Run St. Paul
St. Paul, MN
Run
5/4
Nick Clare Memorial Run 2K, 5K, 10 Mile
Hastings, MN
Run
5/4
Run for Hope 5K
Burnsville, MN
Run
5/4
Wright County Law Enforcement Torch Run 1/2 Marathon & 5K
Buffalo, Mn
Run
5/4
Wisconsin Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
Kenosha, WI
Run
5/4
Cinco de Mayo 8K
Minneapolis, MN
Run
5/4
Three Rivers 5K Run and 5K Walk
LaCrosse, WI
Run
5/4
Grandad Half Marathon/Relay
LaCrosse, WI
Run
5/4
Run Around Woman 30K Run, 5K Run/Walk
Longville, MN
Run
5/5
Eau Claire Marathon, 1/2 Marathon,Relay
Eau Claire, WI
Run
Grand Marais, MN
Run
3/30
MDRA 7 Mile
Hopkins, MN
Run
3/30
Table Run 5K
Fargo, ND
Run
3/31
Easter Sunday Rise N Shine 5K
St. Paul, MN
Run
4/6
Bunker Hills Run
Andover, MN
Run
4/6
Chocoholic Frolic 5& 10K
Lake Phalen, St. Paul, Mn Run
4/6
Running with the Wolves 5K & Kid’s Run Walk
Minneapolis, MN
Run
4/6
Spirit of White Bear Lake 5 & 5 Mile
White Bear Lake, MN
Run
4/6
Running Opener 1K, 5K, 10K
St. Paul, MN
Run
4/6
Camp Wanna Run A Mile or More 1/2 Marathon,10K,5K
White Bear Lake, MN
Run
5/5
Ham Run 1/2 Marathon & 5K
4/6
iRock Run
Cold Spring, MN
Run
5/5
Wells Fargo Lake Minnetonka Half Marathon
Wayzata, MN
Run
4/6
MDRA Ron Daws 25K
Minnetonka, MN
Run
5/5
Friends of the Orphans Cinco de Mayo 5K
St. Paul, MN
Run
4/7
Fools Five Road Races:8K and 1 Mile
Lewiston, MN
Run
5/4
Friends of the Orphans Cinco de Mayo 5K
Wayzata, MN
Run
4/13
Run the Valley 5K/10K
Golden Valley, MN
Run
5/9
Medtronic TC 1 Mile
Minneapolis, MN
Run
4/13
Fred Kruz Memorial 10 Mile
Wayzata, MN
Run
5/10
The Rave Run
Shakopee, Mn
Run
4/13
Cardinal Cruise 5K, 10K, Kids K
Faribault, MN
Run
5/11
Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon
St. Joseph, MN
Run
5/11
Journeys Marathon, Half Marathon, 13.1 Power Walk, 5K
Eagle River, WI
Run
5/11
Run New Prague 1/2 marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids Run
New Prague
Run
4/13
Goldy’s Run 5K & 10 Miler
TCF Stadium, Minneapolis, MN Run
4/13
MN Timberwolves Run with the Wolves
Minneapolis, MN
Run
4/13
Race for Your Rights
St. Paul, MN
Run
4/14
MIA Family Runs
Minneapolis, MN
Run
4/14 4/19
Race for Justice 5K Earth Day 5K Run Walk, 1K Youth Run
Minneapolis, MN St. Cloud, MN
Run Run
4/20
Earth Day Scheels Half Marathon & Relay
St. Cloud, MN
Run
4/20
YMCA 5K and 10K
Minneapolis, MN
Run
4/20
The Glow Run 5K
Des Moines, IA
Run
4/20
St. Paul Saints Running of the Pigs 2013
St.Paul, Mn
Run
4/20
Fitger’s 5K
Duluth, MN
Run
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5/11
MDRA Mom’s Day 5K
Minneapolis, MN
Run
5/11
Maple Grove 1/2 Marathon, 5K
Maple Grove, MN
Run
5/11
Brookings Marathon
Brookings SD
Run
5/11
Timber Wolf Trample 1K & 5K
Madison WI
Run
5/12
Run with the Housewives
Maple Grove, MN
Run
5/12
Komen Twin Cities Run for the Cure
Bloomington, MN
Run
5/12
Mother’s Day 5K
St. Paul, MN
Run
5/16
Fargo 1/2 Mile and 1 Mile Youth Run
Fargo, ND
Run
DATE
EVENTS
LOCATION
TYPE
DATE
EVENTS
LOCATION
TYPE
5/17
Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND 5K Run/Walk
Fargo, ND
Run
6/1
Athletic Republic Half Marathon, 5K, 1K
Fergus Falls, MN
Run
5/17
HCC Rock N Run
Little Falls, MN
Run
6/1
Manitou 15K
White Bear Lake, MN
Run
5/18
TC Kids Cross Country Fun
St.Paul, MN
Run
6/1
Mendota Heights 5K
Mendota Hts, MN
Run
5/18
Marion Arts Festival Races
Marion, IA
Run
6/1
Rhubarb Run
Lanesboro, MN
Run
5/18
Northern Lakes Run
White Bear Lake, MN
Run
6/1
Fargo 5k
Fargo, ND
Run
5/18
Scheels Fargo Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 10K
Fargo, ND
Run
6/1
Run by the Bay
Excelsior, MN
Run
5/18
Autism 5K
Minneapolis, MN
Run
6/2
Grand Old Day on the Go
St. Paul, MN
Run
5/18
Northside Street Race - Folwell
Minneapolis, MN
Run
6/2
Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon
Deadwood, SD
Run
5/18
Standing Strong 5K Run/Walk
Cottage Grove, MN
Run
6/2
Minneapolis Marathon
Minneapolis, MN
Run
5/18
The Old Glory Run
Cold Spring, MN
Run
6/7
Ragnar Relay Chicago
Madison to Chicago
Run
5/18
Be the One Run
Minneapolis, MN
Run
6/8
Malone’s 5K Family Fun Run/Walk
Maple Grove, MN
Run
5/18
Book It! 5K
Roseville, MN
Run
6/8
Walker Methodist Roll & Stroll
Minneapolis, MN
Run
5/18
Northside Street Run - Folwell 5K
Minneapolis, MN
Run
6/8
Race the Rum 5K/1Mile Fun Run Walk
Cambridge, MN
Run
5/18
Make Tracks for Celiacs 5K Run/Walk
Victoria, MN
Run
6/8
The Carlyle Sherstad 5K/10K
Grantsburg, WI
Run
6/8
Legends Run
Deephaven, MN
Run
6/8
Lola’s Lake Waconia Half Marathon, 10 Mile,5K, Dog Day 5K Waconia, MN
Run
6/8
Sour Grapes Half & Half Trail Run
Brainerd, MN
Run
6/8
Suburban Adventure 10K/5K Run Walk
Lakeville, MN
Run
6/8
Lederhosenlauf 5K
St. Paul, MN
Run
6/8
Suburban Adventures 5K/10K
Lakeville, MN
Run
6/8
Marathon to Marathon
Storm Lake, IA
Run
6/8
Running to a Sweet Beet
Renville, MN
Run
6/8
Walk Like MADD
St. Paul, MN
Run
6/8
Cody’s Dash
Hopkins, MN
Run
5/18
Chaska 10K/5k
Chaska, MN
Run
5/19
Land Between the Lakes
Albert Lea, Mn
Run
5/19
Apple Blossom Races
Hastings, MN
Run
5/19
Cellcom Green Bay Marathon
Green Bay, WI
Run
5/19
Papillion 1/2 Marathon, 10K and Fun Walk
Papillion, NE
Run
5/19
Get Your rear in Gear for Colon Cancer
Edina, Mn
Run
5/22
Eagan Women’s Running Club 5K
Eagan, MN
Run
5/25
Fast and the Furry 8K and 5K9
St. Paul, MN
Run
5/25
Veterans Memorial Run
New Richmond, WI
Run
5/25
Memorial Day/Law Day 5K Run
Willmar, MN
Run
5/25
Med City Kids Marathon, 5K, Diaper Dash, Toddler Trot
Rochester, MN
Run
6/8
Say Thanks Day
Fort Snelling, MN
Run
5/25
Madison Twilight 10K and Kids Race
Madison, WI
Run
6/14
Manitou Days 5K
White Bear Lake, MN
Run
5/26
Madison Half Marathon
Madison, WI
Run
6/14
Twilight 5K
Nn
Run
5/26
Med City Marathon & Half Marathon, Relay, 20 Mile
Rochester, MN
Run
6/15
Notes for Cliff 5K
St. Paul, MN
Run
5/26
Awake the Grapes 10K, 5K, 1 Mile
Alexandria, Mn
Run
6/15
MN State DAR Flag Day 5K Run/Walk
Ramsey, MN
Run
5/26
MDRA Mississippi 10 Mile
St. Paul, MN
Run
6/15
Spud Run
Brooklyn Park, MN
Run
5/27
Brian Kraft Memorial 5K
Minneapolis, MN
Run
6/15
A Race Worth Winning 5K Run/Walk for ALS
Prior Lake, Mn
Run
5/27
Challenge Hearts & Minds 5K
St. Paul, MN
Run
6/15
Kids Against Hunger - Fill Their Plate Run
Minneapolis, MN
Run
5/27
Randy’s Run 5K Run/Walk
Eden Prairie, MN
Run
6/15
WeGotta Run/Walk
Bird Island, MN
Run
5/27
10 Kato & 2 Mile Kato Race
Mankato, MN
Run
6/15
Farmington Dew Run
Farmington, MN
Run
6/1
FANS 12 & 24 Hour Races
Minneapolis, MN
Run
6/16
Father’s Day 5K
St. Paul, MN
Run
6/1
Lymphomathon 5K Walk
Minneapolis, MN
Walk
6/16
Greenway’s Viking Grid Iron Gallop
Minneapolis, MN
Run
6/1
Livestock 5K Run/Walk
St. Peter, MN
Run
6/16
The Women’s Half Marathon
Bloomington, MN
Run
6/16
Whipper Snapper Races for Kids
Duluth, MN
Run
DATE
EVENTS
LOCATION
TYPE
6/21
William A. Irvin 5K
Duluth, MN
Run
6/22
BK 5K Road Race
Winona, MN
Run
6/22
USA Men’s and Women’s Half Marathon Championships
Duluth, MN
Run
6/22
Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon
Duluth, MN
Run
6/22
Grandma’s Marathon
Duluth, MN
Run
6/22
Run for the Roses
Roseville, MN
Run
6/22
Minnetonka Summer festival 8K
Minnetonka, MN
Run
6/22
Heart Beat 5000 5K Run/Walk
Minneapolis, MN
Run
6/22
Get Your Rear in Gear - Rochester
Rochester, Mn
Run
6/22
Heart Beat 5000 5K Run/Walk
Minneapolis, MN
Run
6/22
Foot Lake 4 mile
Willmar, MN
Run
6/22
Eden Prairie Optimist Club OK 5K
Eden Prairie, MN
Run
6/22
Delta Scholarship Fund 5K Run
Minneapolis, MN
Run
6/22
Peace Trail Run/Walk
Cold Spring, Mn
Run
6/23
Heights Hustle 5K Run Walk
Columbia Heights, MN
Run
6/23
TC Pride Rainbow Run
Minneapolis, MN
Run
6/26
Moonlight 5K
St. Paul, MN
Run
6/29
Time to Fly 1K, 5K, 10K
St. Paul, MN
Run Run
6/29
Challenge Diabetes 5K
St. Paul, MN
6/29
Circle of Life 5K-10K
Lake City, MN
Run
6/29
Komen Brainerd Lakes Race for the Cure
Brainerd, MN
Run
6/29
Burnsville Retro 5K
Burnsville, MN
Run
6/29
Yellowstone Trail Race 8 Mile/ 5K
Hammond, WI
Run
7/3
Hot Dam 5K Fun Run
Minneapolis, MN
Run
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7/4
Ely 4 on the 4th
Ely, MN
Run
7/27
Wabasha Riverboat Days 5K & 10K River Run
Wabasha, MN
Run
7/4
Freedom Fun Run
St. Peter, MN
Run
7/31
MDRA Minnehaha Fun Runs
Minneapolis, MN
Run
7/4
Red, White & Boom! TC 1/2 Marathon
Minneapolis, MN
Run
8/3
Northland Teal Run 5K Run/Walk Kids 1 Run
Brainerd, MN
Run
7/4
Cloquet Sawdust 5K
Cloquet, MN
Run
8/3
Minnesota Half Marathon & 5K
St. Paul, MN
Run
7/4
Red Wing 4th of July 10K /5K
Red Wing, MN
Run
8/3
Hearts Healing Hearts 5K
Sartell, MN
Run
7/4
Excelsior Firecracker Runs
Excelsior, MN
Run
8/3
Fisherman’s Picnic Trail Run 5 Mile
Grand Marais, Mn
Run
7/4
Morton Firecracker Run
Morton, MN
Run
8/3
Crosslake Dam Run
Crosslake, MN
Run
7/4
City on the Bay 10K
Walker, MN
Run
8/3
Tall Timber Days 5K
Grand Rapids, MN
Run
7/4
Stewartville Summerfest Runs
Stewartville, Mn
Run
8/3
Urban Wildland Half Marathon & 5K
Richfield, MN
Run
7/4
Independence 5K
Duluth, MN
Run
8/3
Granite City 5K
St. Cloud, MN
Run
7/4
Independence Races
Minneapolis, MN
Run
8/3
Hanover Harvest Festival 5K
Hanover, MN
Run
7/6
Grandpa’s Run for the Walleye
Crosslake, MN
Run
8/3
Strive Scholarship Run Baby Run 5 & 10K
White Bear Lake, MN
Run
Run
8/4
Pine Tree Classic 5K, 10K
White Bear Lake, MN
Run
Run
8/7
Tartan Terrible
Lake Elmo, MN
Run
7/6 7/6
Pan O Prog Run St. Urho Run 10K, 5K
Lakeville, MN Menahga, MN
7/7
Bowlus 5K
Bowlus, MN
Run
8/10
Gopher to Badger 5K, Half Marathon
Hudson, WI
Run
7/10
MDRA Minnehaha Fun Runs
Minneapolis, MN
Run
8/10
Yellow Rose 5K Walk/Run
Warroad, MN
Run
7/13
Willow River Run
New Richmond, WI
Run
8/10
Dream Mile 5K & 10K
Minneapolis, MN
Run
7/13
Madelia River Run 5K & Kid’s Run
Madelia, MN
Run
8/10
Stockyard Days 5K & 10K
New Brighton, MN
Run
Run
8/10
Miles for Melanoma
St. Paul, MN
Run
Run
8/10
Head 4 Awareness
Chaska, MN
Run
8/10
Scenic Sinkhole Scramble
Northome, MN
Run
8/10
Emotions Inmotion 5K Run/Walk for Mental Health
Minneapolis, MN
Run
8/10
Challenge Addiction 5K
St. Paul, MN
Run
8/10
Faster Than the Pastor
Brooklyn Park, MN
Run
8/11
Great Prairie 5K Pig Run
Farmington, Mn
Run
8/11
MDRA 15K, 5K
Edina, MN
Run
8/13
Festival 5.1K
Duluth, MN
Run
8/15
TRIA Runnin’ With the Law 5K
Minneapolis, MN
Run
8/16
Young Life 5K
Detroit Lakes, MN
Run
8/16 to 17
Ragnar Relay
Winona to Minneapolis
Run
8/17
Snail Run 1K, 5K, 10K
Vadnais Hts, MN
Run
8/17
TCO Joint Jaunt
Edina, MN
Run
8/17
Habitat for Humanity of Prairie Lakes
8/17
7/13 7/13
Scholarship 5K Andover Family Fun Fest 5K
Apple Valley, MN Andover, MN
7/13
River Falls Days Run
River Falls, WI
Run
7/13
Bay to Bay 10K Run and Walk
Silver Bay, MN
Run
7/13
Eastview’s Scholarship 5K
Apple Valley, MN
Run
7/13
Monticello River Fest 5K
Monticello, MN
Run
7/13
April Sorensen Memorial Half Marathon
Hayward, WI
Run
7/13
Henning Festival Polzine Run/Walk
Henning, MN
Run
7/13
North Memorial Whiz Bang Race 10K, 5K, Kids
Robbinsdale, MN
Run
7/13
NHCASA Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon & 5K Spearfish, SD
Run
7/13
Burnsville Retro 5K
Burnsville, MN
Run
7/13
Make a Wish 5k
Bloomington, MN
Run
7/14
Hopkins Raspberry Run
Hopkins, Mn
Run
7/14
The Color Run
St. Paul, MN
Run
7/17
MDRA Minnehaha Run Runs
Minneapolis, MN
Run
7/17
Lifetime Torchlight 5K
Minneapolis, MN
Run
Park Point 5-Miler (includes 2-mile walk and youth races)
Strive Wellness 4 Mile Run
Owatonna, MN
Run
7/19
Duluth, MN
Run
8/17
TC Lung Run and Walk
Minneapolis, MN
Run
Run
8/17
Run for the Melon 5K and 10K Walk Run
Vining, MN
Run
Hastings, MN
Run
8/18
Fishhook Challenge 1/2 Marathon& 5K
Park Rapids, MN
Run
7/20 7/20
Scheels Summer 5K Hastings River Run, 8K Run, 2K Walk/Run
Waite Park, MN
7/20
Rails to Trails 5K & Kids Run
Watertown, MN
Run
8/18
Healthy Strides
Paynesville, MN
Run
7/20
Bay Days 5K, 10K Walk/Run
Ashland, WI
Run
8/18
Leading Ladies Marathon
Spearfish, SD
Run
7/20
Run for the Gold
Rosemount, MN
Run
8/24
Go Far Women Half Marathon & 5K
South Fargo, ND
Run
Run
8/24
MN Zoo Tiger Tracks Run
Apple Valley, MN
Run
Run
8/24
Officer Shawn Silvera Memorial Run
New Brighton, MN
Run
Run
8/24
Challenge Arthritis 5K
St. Paul, MN
Run Run
7/21 7/21 7/21
Highland Fest 5K Hopkins Raspberry Run Xsport Fitness Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon
St. Paul, MN Hopkins, MN Chicago, IL
7/24
MDRA Minnehaha Run Runs
Minneapolis, MN
Run
8/25
Minnesota State Fair Milk Run
St. Paul, MN
7/25
Richard A. Hoska Rice Street Mile
St. Paul, MN
Run
8/25
Stiftungsfest 5K
Norwood, Y. America, MN Run
7/25
The Naked Foot 5K
St. Paul, MN
Run
8/29
Geezer Chase
St. Louis Park, MN
Run
Run
8/31
The Glo Run
Bloomington, MN
Run
Run
8/31
Women Rock 10K, 1/2 Marathon, Marathon
St. Paul, MN
Run Run
7/27 7/27
Run for Blood 1/4 Marathon & 5K River Lake Days 5K
Minneapolis, MN Richmond, MN
7/27
Pillsbury Push 10K, 5K
Kerkhoven, MN
Run
9/2
MDRA Victory Labor Day Races
Minneapolis, MN
7/27
Red River Run
Cold Spring, MN
Run
9/6
Taste of Greece 5K
Minneapolis, MN
Run
7/27
Challenge Cancer 5K
St. Paul, MN
Run
9/7
Suds Run
Minneapolis, MN
Run
7/27
Festival of the Lakes 8K Run/Walk
Centerville, MN
Run
9/7
Graniteman Half Marathon, 5K/10K
Sauk Rapids, MN
Run
Run
9/7
Boots & Boas 5K
Eden Prairie, MN
Run
7/27
Hagen Financial Run for Blood
Minneapolis, MN
9/7
Bolder Dash 5K, 10K
Minneapolis, MN
Run
9/28
Dave Ryan 5K 10K for Special Olympics
Minneapolis, MN
Run
9/7
Run for Their Lives
Milaca, MN
Run
10/5
Lupus Walk for Hope & 5K Run
Duluth, MN
Run
9/7
Dick Beardsley 1/2 Marathon, 5K run/Walk
Detroit Lakes, MN
Run
10/5
Move for Micah 5K, Kids Run
Minneapolis, MN
Run
9/7
Lupus Walk for Hope & 5K Run
Plymouth, MN
Run
10/5
UW Stout Blue Devil 5K & 10K Run
Menomonie, WI
Run
9/8
America the Beautiful 5K
Andover, MN
Run
10/5
Red Heel 5K
Osage, IA
Run
9/8
Grandma’s Minnesota Mile
Duluth, MN
Run
10/5
TC 10K and TC 5K Run/Walk
St. Paul, MN
Run
9/8
Burnsville Heart of the City 10K & 5K
Burnsville, MN
Run
10/6
Medtronic TC 10 Mile
Minneapolis, MN
Run
9/8
Defeat of Jesse James 5K/15K
Northfield, Mn
Run
10/6
Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon
Minneapolis, MN
Run
9/8
MDRA City of Lakes 25K
Minneapolis, MN
Run
10/6
Run Crazy Horse
Hill City, SD
Run
9/13
Minser Chiropractic 1K/5K Walk Run
St. Cloud, MN
Run
10/11
CenturyLink WhistleStop Marathon/Half MarathonAshland, WI
Run
9/14
Get Ready to Rock 5K, 10K, 20 Mile
White Bear Lake, MN
Run
10/11
Bemidji Blue Ox Run 1K and 5K
Bemidji, MN
Run
9/14
Wo-Zha-Wa Run 2013 1/2 marathon, 4 mile
Wisconsin Dells, MN
Run
10/12
Historic Riverfront 5K Run/Walkd
Minneapolis, MN
RUn
9/14
St. Bonaventure Pro Life 5K
Bloomington, Mn
Run
10/12
Bemidji Blue Ox Marathon
Bemidji, MN
Run
9/14
Bunker Stampede 5k
Coon Rapids, MN
Run
10/12
Scenic Byway 1/2 Marathon & 5K
Belle Plaine, MN
Run
9/14
Bear Water Run
White Bear Lake, MN
Run
10/12
Autumn Woods Classic
Maple Grove, MN
Run
9/14
Catch the Spirit 5K
Burnsville, MN
Run
10/12
Big Woods Run 1K, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
Faribault, MN
Run
9/14
Dash for Dads 5K & 1K
St. Cloud, MN
Run
10/12
ACS Strides Against Breast Cancers
Minneapolis, MN
Run
9/14
Lupus Walk for Hope & 5K Run
Rochester, MN
Run
10/12
ALS Super Hero 5K-10K Dash/Walk
St. Paul, MN
Run
9/21
Maranatha’s Road Race
Forest Lake, MN
Run
10/12
Firefly 5K
Center City, MN
Run
9/14
Turkey Day 10K
Worthington, MN
Run
9/15
Q. Cumbers Fall Harvest 5K
Edina, MN
Run
10/12
Gear Western Country Half Marathon & Red Rooster 5K
Long Lake, Mn
Run
9/15
Richfield STEM School Back to School 5K
Richfield, MN
Run
10/12
Inver Hills 5K Run/Walk
Inver Grove Hts., Mn
Run
9/15
US Constitution Day 5K
Andover, MN
Run
10/13
World’s Largest Corn Maze Run
Shakopee, MN
Run
9/19
Best Buy United Way 5K
Richfield, MN
Run
10/13
Q.Cumbers Fall Harvest 5K
Edina, Mn
Run
9/19
Runnin’ With the Law Tria 5K
Minneapolis, MN
Run
10/13
IMT Des Moines Marathon
Des Moines, IA
Run
9/20
Fox Cities Marathon - Kids Fun Run
Appleton, WI
Run
10/13
The Nightbear 5K & 2 Mile Walk
Rochester, MN
Run
9/20
Kroll’s Diner Bismarck Marathon
Bismarck, ND
Run
10/19
CNHS Boo Fun Run 5K & Kids Run
St. Paul, MN
Run
9/21
Jon Francis 1/2 Marathon, 8K & 1 Mile
Stillwater, MN
Run
10/19
Spooky Tails 5K
Burnsville, MN
Run
9/21
Sharing Life Walk/Run Event
St. Paul, MN
Run
10/19
Pumpkin Run & Walk
Cloquet, MN
Run
9/21
Alma Mater Trotter 5K
Eden Prairie, MN
Run
10/19
Mankato Marathon 5K and KidsK
Mankato, MN
Run
9/21
Columbus Fall Fest 5k, Mile, Kids 1/4 Mile
Forest Lake, MN
Run
10/20
Mankato Marathon Full, Relay, Half, 10K
Mankato, MN
Run
9/21
Dash for Dads 5K for Prostate Cancer
Minneapolis, MN
Run
10/20
Dream Mile 5K & 10K
Minneapolis, MN
Run
9/21
Purple Stride Rochester
Rochester, MN
Run
10/25
Scare in White Bear 5K & Kids Run
White Bear Lake, Mn
Run
9/21
Applefest Run to the Edge Scenic 5K
LaCrescent, MN
Run
10/26
Anoka Halloween Gray Ghost 5K Run/1 Mile Walk
Anoka, MN
Run
9/21
Walker North Country Marathon
Walker, MN
Run
10/26
Legend of Sleepy Hollow 5Mile Prediction Run
Deephaven, MN
Run
9/21
A Knights Trail 5K, Kids 1/2 Mile
Mounds View, MN
Run
10/26
Halloween Fearless 5K
St. Paul, MN
Run
9/21
Fox Cities 5K Run Walk
Appleton, WI
Run
10/26
Terror in the Glen 1/2 Marathon, 10K, 5K
Glen Wood, Wi
RUn
9/21
SeptemberFest Run With the Flock 5K
Eagan, MN
Run
9/22
Fox Cities Marathon Half Marathon
Appleton, WI
Run
10/26
Monster Dash
Minneapolis, & St. Paul, MN
Run
9/22
Woman Run the Cities 5K & 10 Mile
Minneapolis, MN
Run
11/2
Bear Tracks 5K, 10K, Kids Run
White Bear Lake, MN
Run
9/28
Cloquet River Run 5K and 1Mile
Cloquet, MN
Run
11/2
Tiger Trail 5K
Minneapolis, MN
Run
9/28
Cloquet River Run 5K and 1Mile
Cloquet, MN
Run
11/9
Diva Dash Women’s Only 5K, 10K
Circle Pines, MN
Run
9/28
Lyndon Ellefson Memorial 1/2 Marathon & 5K
Barron, WI
Run
11/9
Chaska Turkey Trot 5K, Kids Run
Chaska, MN
Run
9/28
Plymouth Fire Fighters 5K
Plymouth, MN
Run
11/9
623 Foundation 5K Walk/Run/Kids Run
Roseville, MN
Run
9/28
Challenge Aging 5K
St. Paul, MN
Run
11/10
Veteran’s Day 5K
St. Paul, MN
Run
9/28
Heritage Days Fall 5Mile & 5K
New Richmond, WI
Run
11/10
Madison Full and Half Marathon
Madison, WI
Run
9/28
Grand Forks Wild Hog Half Marathon & 10K
Grand Forks, ND
Run
11/17
Challenge Depression Indoor Track Races
Arden Hills, MN
Run
9/28
Radisson Childhood Fun Run
Minnetonka, MN
Run
11/23
Dakotah Fitness Turkey Trot 5K
Prior Lake, MN
Run
9/28
Scarecrow Stampede
North Branch, Mn
Run
9/28
Wild Hog Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Grand Forks, ND
Run
9/28
Radisson’s Childhood 5K & Kids Run
Minneapolis, MN
Run
9/28
Harvest Hustle
Eau Claire, WI
Run
9/28
Glacier Hills Husky Hustle 5K
Eagan, MN
Run
11/24
Turkey Run
St. Paul, MN
Run
11/28
Dash & Dine 5K, 5 Mile and Kids Fun Run
Chisago City, MN
Run
11/28
Drumstick Dash
Minneapolis, MN
Run
11/28
Fast Before the Feast 10K/5K, & Fun Run
White Bear Lake, MN
Run
11/28
Lifetime Turkey Day 5K
Minneapolis, MN
Run
11/28
Gobble Gallop
Duluth, MN
Run
11/28
IRIS Turkey Trot 5 & 10K
Faribault, MN
Run
11/28
Gobble Gait
Hastings, MN
Run
8/14
MDRA 6x1 Mile Cross Country Relay
St. Paul, MN
Trail Run
8/21
MDRA 10 x1K Cross Country Relay
St. Paul, MN
Trail Run
8/24
St. Paul Urban Trail Marathon
Battle Creek, St. Paul, MN Trail Run
8/28
MDRA 8x1 Mile Cross Country Relay
\
Trail Run
9/4
Autumn Trail Series
Bloomington, MN
Trail Run
9/5
North Shore Trail Run
Lutsen, MN
Trail Run
9/6
Superior Trail Fall Races - 100 Mile
Gooseberry Falls, MN
Trail Run
9/7
Supertior Trail Fall Races - Marathon & 50M
Lutsen, MN
Trail Run
9/7
Lupus Walk for Hope & 5K Trail Run
Plymouth, MN
Trail Run
9/7
Pat Boros Trail Run 10K
New London, MN
Trail Run
9/14
Muscle Milk Woodsy
Savage, MN
Trail Run
9/14
Bunker Stampede
Coon Rapids, Mn
Trail Run
9/15
Fort Snelling Relays
Minneapolis, MN
Trail Run
9/15
Harmon Farms 5 & 10 Miler
Inver Grove Hts., MN
Trail Run
9/18
Autumn Trail Series
Bloomington, MN
Trail Run
11/28
Giving Thanks 5K
St. Paul, MN
Run
12/1
Challenge Courage Indoor Track Races
Arden Hills, MN
Run
12/7
Jingle Bell Run/Walk
Duluth, MN
Run
12/7
Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis
Fargo, ND
Run
12/7
Reindeer Run
Minneapolis, MN
Run
12/14
Snowflake Shuffle 5K
St. Joseph, MN
Run
12/15
Challenge Isolation Indoor Track Races
Arden Hills, MN
Run
12/8
Dreidel Dash 5K
St. Paul, MN
Run
12/21
Jumping Jack Frost 5K
St. Paul, MN
Run
12/25
Joyful 5K
St. Paul, MN
Run
12/31
Hopeful 5K
St. Paul, MN
Run
3/2
Juvenile Arthritis March
Bloomington, MN
Walk
4/26
Stout Books for Africa
Menomonie WI to St. Paul, MN
Walk
9/21
Trees and Trails 5K
Mahtomedi, MN
Trail Run
4/27
Walk MS North Dakota
4 sites in North Dakota
Walk
9/21
Surly Trail Loppet
Minneapolis, MN
Trail Run
9/21
Birkie Trail Run & Trek Marathon to 5K
Hayward, WI
Trail Run
5/4
Bladder Cancer Walk 5K
Minneapolis, MN
Walk
9/27
In Yan Teopa 10 Mile
Lake City, MN
Trail Run
5/4
Walk MS South Dakota
4 sites in South Dakota
Walk
10/2
Autumn Trail Series
Bloomington, MN
Trail Run
5/4
Arthritis Walk
Bismarck, ND
Walk
10/11
Night Light Trail Run
Battle Creek, St. Paul, MN Trail Run
10/12
Autumn Woods Classic
Elm Creek Park Preserve, Mn Trail Run
10/12
Renewable Trail Run/Walk 10K, 5K run/walk
Sandstone, MN
Trail Run
10/16
Autumn Trail Series
Bloomington, MN
Trail Run
10/19
Run for the Apples 5 Mile & Kids Run
White Bear Lake, MN
Trail Run
10/19
Wild Duluth Races, 100K, 50K 1/2 marathon
Duluth, MN
Trail Run
10/26
Terror in Glen Trail Run
Glenwood City, WI
Trail Run
10/26
The Great Pumpkin Chase 5K & 10K Trail Run
Lake Elmo, MN
Trail Run
10/26
Surf the Murph
Savage, MN
Trail Run
10/27
END-TRAILS 12 hour trail run
Turtle River State Park ND Trail Run
11/3
Rocky’s Run-Cross Country
St. Paul, MN
11/21
Turkey Day Trail Trot
Battle Creek, St. Paul, MN Trail Run
4/7
YWCA of Minneapolis Spring Indoor Tri
Minneapolis, MN
Triathlon
4/27
I’m Ready for Summer Triathlon
Brookings SD
Triathlon
4/27
UMM Tinman Triathlon
Morris, MN
Triathlon
5/4
Chain of Lakes Triathlon
Alexandria, MN
Triathlon
5/18
Blaine Triathlon
Blaine, MN
Triathlon
5/19
Land Between the Lakes
Albert Lea, Mn
Triathlon
6/1
New Bri Tri
New Brighton, MN
Triathlon
6/2
Pigman Triathlon Sprint
Palo, IA
Triathlon
6/2
Buffalo Triathlon
Buffalo, MN
Triathlon
6/2
Green Bay Triathlon
Green Bay, WI
Triathlon
6/8
Liberty Triathlon Long and Olympic Course
Rockford, MN
Triathlon
6/8
Chippewa Triathlon
Cass Lake, MN
Triathlon
6/8
Little Loon Triathlon (Ages 5-13)
Lake Crystal, MN
Triathlon
6/8
Life Time Kids Triathlon
Winona, MN
Triathlon
6/9
Life Time Triathlon
Winona, MN
Triathlon
6/9
Grand Rapids Triathlon
Ada, MI
Triathlon
6/9
Loon Lake Triathlon
Lake Crystal, MN
Triathlon
6/9
Manitou Sprint Triathlon
White Bear Lake, Mn
Triathlon
6/9
Eau Claire Triathlon
Eau Claire, WI
Triathlon
6/14
Papillion Mayor’s Triathlon
Papillion, NE
Triathlon
6/15
High Cliff Triathlon
Sherwood, WI
Triathlon
6/15
Fairmont Triathlon
Fairmont, Mn
Triathlon
6/15
Lake Minnetonka Triathlon
Excelsior, MN
Triathlon
6/15
Lakes to Pines Triathlon
Park Rapids, MN
Triathlon
5/5
Walk MS
Hudson, WI
Walk
5/5
Walk MS Minnesotta
17 sites in Minnesota
Walk
5/18
Dog Walk
White Bear Lake,MN
Walk
5/18
Walk MS Iowa
6 sites in Iowa
Walk
5/18
Arthritis Walk
Baxter, MN
Walk
6/1
The Fight for Air Walk
St. Paul, MN
Walk
9/14
Arthritis Walk
Edina, MN
Walk
9/28to29
Challenge Walk MS
Twin Cities, MN
Walk
10/12
Arthritis Walk
Grand Forks, ND
Walk
4/12
Zumbro Endurance Run
Theilmann, MN
Trail Run
4/20
Trail Mix
Bloomington, MN
Trail Run
4/21
MDRA Mudball Classic
Minneapolis, MN
Trail Run
4/27
Chippewa 50K & 10K Trail Run
New Auburn, WI
Trail Run
5/4
Down & Dirty Women’s 8K
Lake Elmo, MN
Trail Run
5/4
GO GREEN 5 & 10km Race/Run/Hike
Battle Creek, St. Paul, MN Trail Run
5/4
Running in the Ruff
Milaca, MN
Trail Run
5/4
7 at 7 Trail Race
Mankato, MN
Trail Run
5/18
Uff-Da Trail Run
Woodville, WI
Trail Run
5/18
TC Kids Cross Country Fun Run
St. Paul, MN
Trail Run
5/18
Superior Trail Spring Races 25K & 50 K
Lutsen, MN
Trail Run
6/1
Chester Woods Trail Races
Rochester, MN
Trail Run
6/1
Rhubarb Run
Lanesboro, MN
Trail Run
6/2
Rock N River 10K Trail Run
St. Croix Falls, WI
Trail Run
6/8
Sour Grapes Half & Half
Brainerd, MN
Trail Run
6/15
Running Wild Trail Run 7K Run/1 Mile Run/Hike Pelican Rapids, MN
Trail Run
6/22
William O’Brien 10 Miler
Marine on St. Croix, MN
Trail Run
6/30
Firecracker Trail Run
Eau Claire, WI
Trail Run
7/6
Lakewood Hills Trail 5K
White Bear Lake, MN
Trail Run
7/6
Afton Trail Run 50K, 25K
Afton, MN
Trail Run
7/13
Bay to Bay 10K Road and Trail Run
Silver Bay, MN
Trail Run
7/27
Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultra 50 Mile Run
Carlton, MN
Trail Run
8/3
Efisherman’s Picnic Trail Run 5K
Grand Marais, MN
Trail Run
8/7
Tartan Terrible
Lake Elmo, MN
Trail Run
8/7
MDRA 8x1K Cross Country Relay
St. Paul, MN
Trail Run
8/11
Great Prairie 5K Pig Run
Farmington, MN
Trail Run
Trail Run
6/22
My First Tri
Hudson, WI
Triathlon
8/18
Pigman Triathlon Long and Olympic Course
Palo, IA
Triathlon
6/23
Rochesterfest Triathlon
Rochester, MN
Triathlon
8/18
St. Paul Triathlon
St. Paul, MN
Triathlon
6/23
Copper Creek Triathlon
Pleasant Hill, IA
Triathlon
8/24
My First Tri
Hudson, WI
Triathlon
6/23
Graniteman Triathlon - St. Cloud
St. Cloud, MN
Triathlon
8/24
Life Time Tri - Maple Grove
Maple Grove, MN
Triathlon
6/28
Sanford Kids Tri for Health
Jackson, MN
Triathlon
8/25
Michigan Titanium
Grand Rapids, MI
Triathlon
6/29
City of Lakes Tri-Loppet
Minneapolis, MN
Triathlon
8/25
Superior Man Triathlon
Duluth, MN
Triathlon
8/25
Lakes Country Triathlon
Baxter, MN
Triathlon
8/31
St. Croix Valley Triathlon Olympic, Sprint & Kids Triathlon Hudson, WI
Triathlon
8/31
Cloverleaf Lakes Triathlon
Clintonville, WI
Triathlon
9/1
Hyvee Triathlon
Des Moines, IA
Triathlon
9/1
MSU Fall Triathlon
Mankato, MN
Triathlon
9/7
Square Lake Triathlon- Short Course
Stillwater, MN
Triathlon
9/8
Square Lake Triathlon - Long Course
Stillwater, MN
Triathlon
9/8
Burrito Union 5 & 10 Hr Triathlon
Superior, WI
Triathlon
9/8
Ironman Wisconsin
Madison, WI
Triathlon
4/27
Falls Duathlon
Cannon Falls, MN
Duathlon
5/4
Cinco du Mayo Duathlon
Stillwater, MN
Duathlon
5/5
Paper Discovery Duathlon
Neenah, WI
Duathlon
5/11
Oakdale Spring Classic Duathlon
Lake Elmo, MN
Duathlon
5/11
Central Lakes Duathlon
Fergus Falls, Mn
Duathlon
5/19
Gear West Duathlon
Orono, MN
Duathlon
5/24
Apple Kids Duathlon
Sartell, MN
Duathlon
5/25
Apple Duathlon
Sartell, MN
Duathlon
6/16
Papillion Days Duathlon
Papillion, NE
Duathlon
6/29
Sanford Tri for Health
Jackson, MN
Triathlon
6/29
Croixathlon
Hudson, WI
Triathlon
6/29
Average Joe Triathlon
Perham, MN
Triathlon
6/29
MinneMan Triathlon
Oak Grove, MN
Triathlon
6/29
North Mankato Kids Triathlon
North Mankato, MN
Triathlon
6/30
North Mankato Sprint Triathlon
North Mankato, MN
Triathlon
6/30
Lake Waconia Triathlon
Waconia, MN
Triathlon
7/4
The ZTri
Grand Rapids, MN
Triathlon
7/6
Hill City Quadna Triathlon
Hill City, MN
Triathlon
7/6
Balaton Fun Fest
Balaton, MN
Triathlon
7/13
Timberman Triathlon
Cohasset, MN
Triathlon
7/13
Phillips Chain of Lakes Triathlon
Phillips WI
Triathlon
7/13
Graniteman Triathlon - Clearwater
Clearwater, MN
Triathlon
7/13
Life Time Tri Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN
Triathlon
7/13
Water’s Edge Triathlon
Algona, IA
Triathlon
7/13
Peewaukee Kids Triathlon
Peewaukee, WI
Triathlon
7/14
Peewaukee Triathlon
Peewaukee, WI
Triathlon
7/14
Life Time Kids Triathlon
Plymouth, MN
Triathlon
7/14
Rice Lake Triathlon
Rice Lake, WI
Triathlon
7/14
Heart of the Lakes Triathlon
Annandale, MN
Triathlon
7/16
St. James Triathlon
St. James, MN
Triathlon
7/20
Tri for a Cause
Crosby, MN
Triathlon
7/20
Paul Bunyon Triathlon
Bemidji, MN
Triathlon
9/14
Park Tool Fall Classic Duathlon
Lake Elmo, MN
Duathlon
7/20
Duluth Triathlon
Duluth, MN
Triathlon
9/15
Dousman Duathlon
Dousman WI
Duathlon
7/20
Chisago Lakes Youth Triathlon
Chisago City, MN
Triathlon
9/21
Treadman Duathlon
Pine Island, MN
Duathlon
7/21
Chequamegon Bay Sprint Triathlon
Ashland, WI
Triathlon
9/22
Athleta Iron Girl Duathlon
Bloomington, MN
Duathlon
7/21
Racine 70.3
Racine, WI
Triathlon
9/28
Cascade Falls Duathlon
Osceola, WI
Duathlon
7/21
Buzz Ryan Sprint Tri
Island Lake, Duluth, MN
Triathlon
4/27
Tour de Red Wing
Red Wing, Mn
Cycle
7/27
Shell Lake Triathlon
Shell Lake, Mn
Triathlon
4/27
Ken Woods Memorial Road Race
Sogn Valley, MN
Cycle
7/27
Chase the Police Triathlon
Walker, MN
Triathlon
4/28
Minnesota Ironman Bicycle Ride
Afton, MN
Cycle
7/27
Waseca Kids Triathlon
Waseca, MN
Triathlon
5/3 to 5
LaCrosse Omniun
LaCrosse, WI
Cycle
7/28
Waseca Triathlon, Kids Triathlon, Sprint & 1/3 Ironman
5/4
Bike Ride Around Woman
Longville, MN
Cycle
5/5
Quadrupedal Spring Century Challenge
Dodgeville, Wi
Cycle
5/13
Bike MS Sams Club Twin Cities Ride
White Bear Lake, MN
Cycle
5/18
Rochester Tour de Cure
Rochester, MN
Cycle
5/26
Memorial Classic Road Race
Lester Prairie, MN
Cycle
5/26
Chippewa Valley Century Ride
Chippewa Falls, WI
Cycle
5/27
Memorial Classic Criterium
Brooklyn Park MN
Cycle
6/1
Minnesota State Time Trial Championshipo
St. Peter, MN
Cycle
6/1
Tour de Pepin
Lake City, MN
Cycle
6/1
Twin Cities Tour de Cure
Minneapolis, MN
Cycle
6/6 to 16
Nature Valley Grand Prix Bicycle Festival
St. Paul Area, MN
Cycle
6/7
Bike MS 150 Ride
Duluth to Twin Cities
Cycle
6/15
Hillfest
Prescott, WI
Cycle
6/16
AttaBoy Ride
Rosemount, MN
Cycle Cycle
Waseca, MN
Triathlon
7/28
Hoot Lake Triathlon
Fergus Falls, MN
Triathlon
8/3
Graniteman Triathlon - Big Lake
Big Lake, MN
Triathlon
8/3 8/3 8/3
Rootbeer Kids Triathlon Lakefront Days Triathlon Lake Minnewaska Triathlon
Duluth, MN Prior Lake, MN Glenwood, MN
Triathlon Triathlon Triathlon
8/3
Brewhouse Triathlon
Duluth, MN
Triathlon
8/4
Oshkosh Triahtlon
Winneconne, WI
Triathlon
8/4 8/10 8/10
Steelhead 70.3 Splash Swim & Dash Kids Triathlon Green Lake Triathlon
Benton Harbor, Mi Lino Lakes, MN Spicer, MN
Triathlon Triathlon Triathlon
8/10
Northwoods Triathlon
Nevis, MN
Triathlon
8/10
Wingkids Triathlon
Red Wing, MN
Triathlon
8/11
Wingman Triathlon
Red Wing, MN
Triathlon
8/11
Eco Friendly Tri
Rochester, MN
Triathlon
8/11
Green Lake Triathlon
Spicer, MN
Triathlon
8/17
Young Life Triathlon
Detroit Lakes, MN
Triathlon
8/18
YWCA of Minneapolis Women’s Triathlon
Minneapolis, MN
Triathlon
6/22
Superior Vistas Bike Tour
Washburn, WI
6/22
Bike MS Cruise the Cornfields
Central Iowa
Cycle
7/4
Fourth of July Bike Criterium
Northfield, MN
Cycle
7/14
Bike MS Tram Ride 2013
International Falls to Duluth, MN
Cycle
7/14 to 20
Habitat 500 Bike Ride
St.Louis Park, MN
Cycle
7/21
RAGBRAI XLI
Iowa
Cycle
7/27
Bike MS:
Cycle
8/3
Great River Energy Mesabi Trail Tour
Chisholm, MN
Cycle
8/3
Tour de Tonka
Minnetonka, MN
Cycle
8/3
Bike MS: Pedal the Plains
Sioux Falls area, SD
Cycle
8/3 to 4
The Hartford Breast Cancer Ride
Eagan, MN
Cycle
8/15 to 18
Ride to Cure Diabetes
LaCrosse, WI
Cycle
8/17
Habitat for Humanity Tour de Prairie Lakes
Glenwood, MN
Cycle
8/25
Woodbury Days Bike Ride
Woodbury, MN
Cycle
8/25
Lifetime Grand Fondo
Minneapolis, MN
Cycle
9/14
Northern Kettles Fall Epic
Kewauskum, WI
Mountain Bike
9/22
Single Track Escape
St. Cloud, MN
Mountain Bike
10/12
WEMS Championship
Gleason, WI
Mountain Bike
10/26
END-TOMBED 12 hour Mountain Bike Ride
Mountain Turtle River State Park, ND Bike
11/2
The Iceman Cometh
Kalkaska to Traverse City, MI
Mountain Bike
3/16
END-SURE Sandhills Ultra Run Experience
Fargo, ND
Adventure Race
4/13
Olmitz Miner Adventure Race
Chariton, IA
Adventure Race
4/27
Mankato Zombie Run
Mankato, MN
Adventure Race
4/27
END-SPAR Spring Primer Adventure Race
Adventure TurtleRiver State Park, ND Race
5/4
END-FAR 1 Family Adventure Race
Adventure TurtleRiver State Park, ND Race
5/18 or 19/13
Gladiator Assault Challenger
Boone, IA
8/25
Minneapolis Bike Time Trial
Minneapolis, MN
Cycle
8/30
La Crosse Bicycle Festival
LaCrosse, WI
Cycle
9/8
St. Paul Classic Bike Tour
St. Paul, Mn
Cycle
9/14
PurpleRide Twin Cities 2012
Maple Grove, Mn
Cycle
Crosby, MN
Mountain Bike
Hayward, WI
Mountain Bike
6/8
Rugged Maniac Adventure Race & Music Festival Taylor Falls, MN
Adventure Race
Boone, IA
Mountain Bike
6/15
END-BOB Canoe, Bike, Orienteer
Grand Forks, ND
Adventure Race
Burnsville,MN
Mountain Bike
6/20 to 21
Tough Mudder
Somerset, WI
Adventure Race
Greenbush, WI
Mountain Bike
6/29
Warrier Dash
Afton Alps, MN
Adventure Race
Cable, WI
Mountain Bike
7/13
END-WET Downriver Marathon
Grand Forks, ND
Adventure Race
St Croix Falls, WI
Mountain Bike
7/13
Go Commando
St. Paul, MN
Adventure Race
Hatfield, WI
Mountain Bike
7/13
Paul Bunyan Extreme 5K
Nisswa, MN
Adventure Race
Camba Trails in WI
Mountain Bike
7/20
Dirty Girl Mud Run
Des Moines, IA
Adventure Race
Mankato, MN
Mountain Bike
7/20
The Most Amazing Race
Minneapolis, MN
Adventure Race
Suamico, WI
Mountain Bike
7/20
MUDMAN 5K
Duluth, MN
Adventure Race
White Lake, WI
Mountain Bike
8/2
Savage Days 5K Mud Run
Savage, MN
Adventure Race
Red Wing, MN
Mountain Bike
8/10
Muck Ruckus MS Twin Cities
Dresser, WI
Adventure Race
Lutsen, MN
Mountain Bike
8/17
MUDMAN 5K
Kimball, MN
Adventure Race
Eau Claire, WI
Mountain Bike
8/24
Ngede Challenge 50k Adventure Race
Amery, WI
Adventure Race
Hatfield, WI
Mountain Bike
8/24
END-AR24 24 Hour Adventure Race
Walhalla, ND
Adventure Race
Crosby, MN
Mountain Bike
9/7
Warrier Dash
Hugo, MN
Adventure Race
LaGrance, Wi
Mountain Bike
9/7
Uff-Da Mud Run
Grand Forks, ND
Adventure Race
Duluth, MN
Mountain Bike
9/12
Haunted Hay Run
Columbus, MN
Adventure Race
Mequon, WI
Mountain Bike
9/14
MUDMAN 5K
Fargo, ND
Adventure Race
River Falls, WI
Mountain Bike
9/28
Sajai Foundation’s Amazing Walk
Minneapolis, MN
Adventure Race
Rhinelander, WI
Mountain Bike
10/5
END-FAR 2 Family Adventure Race
Grand Forks, ND
Adventure Race
Superior, WI
Mountain Bike
10/19
Warrior Waddle
Winona, MN
Adventure Race
Rockdale, WI
Mountain Bike
10/19
Papillion Extreme 5K
Papillion, NE
Adventure Race
Callaway, MN
Mountain Bike
12/21
END-WAR Winter Adventure Rogain
Maplewood State Park, MN
Adventure Race
6/22
Lake Harriet 1 & 2 Mile Swims
Minneapolis, MN
Swim
3/2 3/9 4/27 5/5 5/11 5/18 5/19 5/25
Cuyuna Lakes Whiteout Fat Bike Birkie Bonecrusher II Buck Hill Birch Bump Northern Kettles Endurance Challence Cable Area Off Road Classic St. Croix Woolly Levis/Trow 100; Levis Mound
5/31 to 6/2 Camba Festival of the Trails 6/2 6/8 6/22 6/23 6/29 6/30 7/6 7/7 to 8 7/20 7/21 8/3 8/4 8/10 8/18 824 to 25 9/1
Bluff Riders Charge Stump Farm 100 Bear Paw 10 Hour Red Wing Classic Lutsen 99’er Red Fling Firecracker Levis/Trow 100 Cuyana Lakes Mountain Bike Fest South Kettle Classic The Great Hawk Chase Wisconsin Single Speed State Chamapionship Border Crossing RASTA Rock’n Root Dirt Spanker Classic Pitch Black Singletrack Laddie’s Loppet
9/13 to 15
Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival
Cable, WI
Mountain Bike
9/13
Camba Fat Tire Tour
Seeley, MN
Mountain Bike
Adventure Race
7/13
END-WET 27Mile Red River Marathon
Grand Forks, ND
Swim
7/14
Manitou Monster
White Bear Lake, MN
Swim
7/21
Great Prairie Open Water Swim
Lake Harriet, Minneapolis, MN Swim
7/27
Minnetonka Challenge - 5 Mile
Excelsior, MN
Swim
8/10
Point to LaPointe Swim to Madeline Island
Bayfield, WI
Swim
3/9
Metrodome Inline Marathon, Half Marathon, Team Time Trial Minneapolis, MN
Inline
6/15
Apostle Island Inline Marathon & Half Marathon
Inline
La Pointe, WI
7/27
Festival of the Lakes 10 Mile Skate
Centerville, MN
Inline
8/3
Minnesota Half Marathon Inline Skate
St. Paul, MN
Inline
8/24
Rollin’ on the River Inline Marathon
Grand Forks, ND
Inline
9/14
North Shore Rollerski Marathon
Duluth, MN
Inline
4/16 to 28
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Strength Training for Endurance Athletes by Marie-Christine Leisz, DO
If you are a runner or cyclist, you probably spend most of your training time on the road or trail. You may have heard there is evidence that combining resistance or strength training with an endurance program may enhance performance. But, what kind of strength training should you do and often should you do it? The physiological response to endurance and strength training is very complicated. To simplify, endurance training improves the ability of the heart and lungs to take up oxygen and pump the oxygenated blood to the rest of the body efficiently. Endurance activity also trains the Type I muscle fibers which enable us to perform aerobic – that is oxygen utilizing – exercises like running and cycling for a long time without fatigue. The Type I muscle fibers recover relatively quickly, making it possible to train daily. Strength-training affects the Type II muscle fibers. These fibers make up our “power” muscles and get bigger and stronger when we strength-train. Type II muscle fibers utilize anaerobic metabolism to generate energy. This includes the limited glycogen stores in the muscle among other substrates. Type II fibers can generate a lot of force but fatigue quickly as the metabolic substrates are depleted. The Type II fibers break down on an elemental level in response to strength training. That is why we get sore 24-48 hours after strength training sessions. As the fibers heal, they get bigger or hypertrophy and the bigger equals stronger. We recommend allowing at least 48 hours between strength training sessions to allow Type II fibers to recover. To investigate if training the Type II muscle fibers improves performance of endurance athletes, Linda Yamamoto, PhD, a professor of Kinesiology at University of Connecticut, searched all articles in the medical literature. She published systematic reviews of the data entitled “The Effects of Resistance Training on Endurance Distance Running Performance Among Highly Trained Runners” in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning in 2008. She published “The Effects of Resistance Training on Road Cycling Performance Among Highly Trained Cyclists” in the same journal in 2010. There were not many good articles available but there were enough for her to conclude that adding traditional heavy weight lifting and sports specific explosive resistance training – AKA plyometrics - to a running program helped improve running economy, the measure of how efficiently oxygen is utilized during running. In the cycling studies, adding strength training to cycling did not improve performance. But, replacing part of the cycling program with strength training consisting of high-intensity, explosive-type resistance exercises appeared to result in improved time trial performance and maximal power generated by the leg muscles. In addition to the improvement in muscle strength, sports scientists speculate that strength training improves endurance performance, helping the neuromuscular system function better by making the brain, spinal cord and nerves stimulating the muscle work faster. It may also “pre-activate” the muscles to create the right amount of stiffness in the tissues to help absorb shock, store and return energy. Stiffness is the new “it” concept – more on this later. Most athletes know how to lift weights. Doing Plyometrics properly may be less familiar. The type of plyometric, explosive exercises recommended are jumping, skipping, hopping, bounding and sprinting. These exercises are higher impact than running and considerably higher impact than cycling. The downside of plyometrics is that if advanced incorrectly, too fast, too soon, too intensively, the risk of injury is very high. I strongly recommend a couple sessions with an experienced trainer for instruction. The exercises should be incorporated slowly and with any strength training program, allow at least 48 hours of recovery time between sessions. Marie-Christine Leisz, DO is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, with advanced training in the diagnosis and management of running and endurance sports injuries. She is medical director of the Running and Endurance Sports Injury Clinic at Sister Kenny Institute and collaborates with the Sister Kenny RunSmart Physical Therapy Program. Learn more at www.allina.com/ahs/ski.nsf/page/running_endurance and http://www.allina.com/ ahs/ski.nsf/page/Run_smart
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Spring 2013
SHOE GUIDE Spring time.
The days grow longer and warmer; the rain, snow and naked trees give way to early sunrises, blue skies and green leaves. And after a long winter spent primarily indoors, runners are itching to head back outside. New runners join the ranks following New Year’s resolutions, and experienced runners refresh the worn out footwear that gloriously accompanied them through miles of training and racing in the previous year (or the winter). 2013 starts with many interesting new running shoes. In the past couple of years, we’ve seen new players in the shoe arena coming up with innovative concepts. And established brands apply technologies developed for the past Olympics to the everyday trainers of 2013. Overall, running shoes are getting better. We took the most anticipated models out for some thorough testing. Here are the shoes you don’t want to miss.
By Ruggero Loda
SPRING 2013
NEUTRAL
VALUE
Skechers
K-Swiss
GOrun 2
Blade Light Run II
Weight: Men’s SPRING 20136.6 oz. | Women’s 5.2 oz. Category: Minimalist Price: $80
Weight: Men’s 10.0 oz. | Women’s 8.1 oz. Category: Neutral Price: $95
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The second iteration of Skechers GOrun 2 provides a comfortable, well-fitting minimalist experience that builds upon the strengths of the first version. Designed for lightweight adaptability, the GOrun 2 is a great go-to shoe for minimalist veterans and a great “first shoe” for newcomers to the category. With a lightweight, comfortable and flexible upper, as well as a contoured and adaptive outsole, the GOrun 2 provides tactile feedback that doesn’t get in the way for a comfortable and performance-minded run. Weighing a scant 6.6 ounces, the GOrun 2 provides a responsive ride that feels like it’s barely there. And at a tempting price point, this shoe is well-positioned to fit into any minimalist runner’s rotation.
This updated version of the Blade Light Run has an overhauled upper that’s seam free and boasts welded overlays that make it a comfortable and lightweight neutral running shoe after a slight break-in period. The one-piece midsole/ outsole (constructed from superfoam technology) and Aosta inserts (to improve durability) keep the shoe fairly flexible and responsive. Wear testers liked the forefoot flexibility, but found the midfoot area slightly stiffer.
NEUTRAL
MINIMALIST
SPRING 2013
Mizuno adidas
Energy Boost Weight: Men’s 9.8 oz. | Womens 8.2 oz. Category: Neutral Price: $150
www.adidas.com The adidas Energy Boost is a great choice for neutral runners looking for a fast, light and soft shoe that fits snugly. The overall feel is extremely soft and cushioned, with a snug, almost sock-like upper. The sole unit of the Energy Boost is designed to provide exceptional energy return, which makes for a fast feel. Rounding it out is a sock-like upper that hugs the foot comfortably, providing a touch of extra support. During testing, the Energy Boost performed best during faster workouts on the track or tempo runs.
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Wave Rider 16 Weight: Men’s 9.9 oz. | Women’s 8.2 oz. Category: Neutral Price: $115
www.mizunousa.com The latest update to this perennial favorite features the same great cushioning you would expect from Mizuno, and a flexible Dynamotion upper that places stretchy material in all the right places. Nothing changes in the undercarriage from the last version — except that Mizuno found ways to effectively decrease the overall weight by improving the upper. As a neutral shoe, the Wave Rider 16 provides a bit more support than many of its counterparts. This is due to an Extended Wave Plate, which decreases twisting of the foot and provides some support for overpronators. Testers praised the durability of this shoe, and heavier runners appreciated that the Wave Plate technology maintains some resilience in the midsole.
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SPRING 2013
New Balance
VALUE
890v3 SPRING 2013
Weight: Men’s 9.55 oz. | Women’s 7.65 oz. Category: Neutral Price: $110
NEUTRAL | PERFORMANCE
NEUTRAL
Spring 2013
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Weight: Men’s 9.7 oz. | Women’s 8.7oz. Category: Neutral Price: $130
Weight: Men’s 8.5 oz. | Women’s 7.8 oz. Category: Neutral Performance Price: $115
The Scott T2C Evo is a lightweight, well-balanced everyday training shoe for the performance-minded runner. The new colorway is a striking blue and yellow, and looks very fast on one’s feet. The shoe’s outsole is made of the brand’s AeroFoam technology, which provides good cushioning in a lightweight package. Wear testers found the ride to be responsive yet forgiving, with more than enough cushioning for heavier runners to use as a marathon racing flat if so desired. All around, an excellent package for a variety of runners looking for a versatile daily training shoe or long-distance road racer.
NEUTRAL | RACING
Kissaki 2.0
T2C Evo
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With the 890 V3, New Balance has made some small tweaks in all the right places — improving upon the V2 without changing what so many runners have SPRING 2013Fit is improved by deepening the toe box, troublesome overlays come to love. were moved, and the same Revlite midsole and 8mm heel drop was maintained. Many runners will find the 890 V3 to be somewhere between a racing flat and a traditional trainer, and capable of handling tempo work as well as long runs. Our testers loved the fact that the Revlite cushioning holds up far beyond other lightweight trainers they’d worn, and that the shoe maintains a perfect blend of soft but responsive protection.
Pearl Izumi
Scott
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Nike
Flyknit Racer Weight: 5.6 oz. (unisex) Category: Neutral Racing Price: $150
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For the runner looking for the best of both worlds in a minimum race/train shoe, check out Pearl Izumi’s Kissaki 2.0 (released in 2012). With a newly designed seamless upper that gives it a competitive look and feel, the Kissaki 2.0 is light, springy and sleek enough to race in, but it still has enough padding for daily training. The 1:1 energy return foam and crash pad keep the shoe resilient and fast, while encouraging a natural efficient stride.
As seen on some of the fastest feet in the 2012 Olympics, the Flyknit Racer is SPRING 2013 Nike’s latest offering in the ultra-performance neutral racer category. Sporting an intricately woven one-piece upper, the Flyknit Racer promises a supportive yet adaptable fit by integrating Dynamic Flywire into the lacing tabs for a customized fit. Underfoot tech includes a Phylon midsole and forefoot Zoom Air unit for responsive cushioning and quick transition. Nike’s classic waffle-patterned outsole provides the grip on the road. The Flyknit Racer is only available in men’s sizing, so women should subtract 1.5 sizes to find a comfortable fit.
NEUTRAL | PERFORMANCE
VALUE
Karhu
Flow3 Trainer Fulcrum Weight: Men’s 8.5 oz. | Women’s 8.0 oz. Category: Neutral Performance Price: $115
www.karhu.com The Flow Trainer is an excellent shoe for those looking for a lightweight, responsive ride. Karhu’s trademark is the Fulcrum (a wedge of dense foam in the middle of the shoe), which acts like a lever designed to propel you forward. The Fulcrum may require an adjustment for heel-strikers, but mid- and fore-foot strikers will enjoy the fast, natural-feeling ride.
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SPRING 2013
SPRING 2013
Asics
GT 2000 Weight: Men’s 11.4 oz. | Women’s 9.3 oz. Category: Structured Cushioning Price: $120
www.asics.com Asics debuts a completely revamped edition of its core GT line of shoes. As the replacement for the GT 2170, the GT 2000 comes in lighter on the foot but heavier on the wallet. The GT 2000 includes a 10 mm heel-to-toe offset and a less intrusive Dynamic Duomax support system. Preliminary testing revealed that the GT 2000 performs quite similarly to its predecessor, with the exception of a more responsive toe off. The upper fit remains very accommodating for the averagewidth foot that requires pronation control.
PERFORMANCE | STABILITY
STABILITY Brooks
Adrenaline GTS 13 Weight: Men’s 11.3 oz. | Women’s 9.4 oz. Category: Stability Price: $110
www.brooksrunning.com This award-winning stability shoe offers the same cushion and support that it’s known for, while adding Omega Grooves and Flextra technologies. These new technologies give extra flexibility in the underfoot, while still maintaining the shoe’s durability and breathability. Keeping other technologies of last year’s model like Brooks’ DNA and Full Length BioMoGo, the updates correct what small imperfections the Adrenalines GTS 12 had. Testers familiar with previous versions of the shoe agree this is the best update yet.
Newton
Motion Weight: Men’s 9.3 oz. | Women’s 7.7 oz. Category: Performance Stability Price: $175
www.newtonrunning.com The Motion is Newton’s stability performance trainer designed for everyday use and faster-paced training. Characterized by four actuator lugs placed in the forefoot and a 3mm heel drop, the Motion encourages mid-foot and forefoot striking. Testers found these lugs noticeable at first, but quickly realized that they no longer felt them within half a mile of running. However, sore calves often resulted with an overly quick transition into these shoes. Testers appreciated the wide toe box and good fit, and a short break-in period was only required due to some stiffness around the heel collar that went quickly away.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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Ruggero Loda is a passionate runner and triathlete with many years of experience in the running footwear industry. As founder of runningshoesguru.com (a leading running shoe review website), he coordinated the testing and reviewing of hundreds of running shoes in the past several years.
Progrid Guide 6 Weight: Men’s 10.0 oz. | Women’s 8.9 oz. Category: Stability Price: $110
www.saucony.com The Saucony Guide 6 continues to use the same resilient Progrid foam cushioning. This, teamed up with newly aligned deeper flex grooves and segmented crash pad in the heel, offers up excellent flexibility while maintaining a smooth, comfortable ride. A return of the 8mm drop helps promote a more natural and efficient stride, and a new midfoot saddle brings it all together in a snug package.
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Harvey and her family completed their First Tour de Cure ride last June. “We had the time of our lives. I felt so energized and proud to be a part of my company seeing the great turnout we had. The event was well organized and more fun than I could have ever imagined. There were riders of all ages, shapes, sizes, and abilities; I felt comfortable and I realized I can do this! Even the more avid cyclists in spandex were so friendly and positive, cheering me on. I also felt like we were doing right by our son, exposing him early to fitness and fundraising for such an important cause. It was seriously one of the most amazing days of my life.”
But Harvey’s active lifestyle didn’t end once she crossed the Tour de Cure finish line, it was actually just beginning. “I left feeling so energized, I was finally ready to tackle my issue with obesity. I knew I was at risk for diabetes, heart disease and who knows what else due to my weight and lack of physical activity. Thanks to the Tour de Cure, I knew I could ride a bike again and enjoy myself while doing so.” The event had such a great impact on Harvey, the very next day she signed up to do the Iron Girl Duathlon (run 2, bike 22, run 2 miles) event later that fall. “I trained hard and completed it,” said Harvey. “My family was so proud of me and I couldn’t believe the difference this physical activity made in my life. I’m no longer Harvey has a story like many other Tour de Cure rid- obese and I have so much more energy. As a result, ers: “I had been looking for a way to get involved in I’m forever grateful to the Tour de Cure for jump startstopping diabetes and losing weight; this event just ing my journey to health!” seemed to be calling my name. So, I bought a new bike – a kind of fun, funky one I named Betty – and I Whether you would be riding your first mile or your started riding. My first 4 mile practice ride had me so thousandth, the Tour de Cure has a route for you. sore the next day! But I kept riding.” Harvey says her Join Harvey and her family on June 1, 2013 at MinTour de Cure training rides led her to fall in love with nehaha Falls. Choose from 7, 18, 27, 45, 62, or 100 the sport of cycling again. She says it was so much mile routes, all fully supported, and enjoy a fabulous fun, she wondered if she could even call riding her after party at the finish with lunch, music, massages, bike, Betty, a sport! “When the ride came, I was so Schell’s beer garden, kid’s activities, and more. Register today at www.diabetes.org/twincitiestourdecure. ready,” says Harvey. “Riding in the ADA Tour de Cure was quite literally a life changing experience for me. I’m not exaggerating in the least; it changed my life,” says Shelly Harvey of Eden Prairie. “I signed up after feeling a tad coerced by the extremely effective team captain at my company. I felt it was my duty as an employee who leads volunteerism for our organization to participate. But I was afraid. Could I ride a bike? Even 7 miles?” At the time, Harvey was obese and hadn’t ridden a bike in 20 years. She didn’t even own a decent bike. “But I signed up, signed my husband up, and we said with the addition of our two year old son in a bike carrier, we were doing this as a family.”
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May 11, 2013 Memorial Park • New Prague, MN
28th Annual New Prague Half Marathon New 10K* • 5K • Kids Fun Run
Registration is now open! www.runnewprague.com
Jill Tiffany runs a private practice in western WI as a Clinical Nutritionist and Certified Personal Trainer. She has been involved in health education for over 20 years in areas such as coaching high school athletics, teaching Physical Education, serving as a consultant for various athletic teams, and teaching her wellness plan to corporations. Jill is also a contributing writer for MinnesotaHockeyMagazine.com and serves on the Health Advisory board for Supplement Spot™. More info: JillTiffany.com
Whatever your sport, whether in-training or off-season, every athlete requires three things at every meal/snack: Protein, Fat, & Fiber. Protein and fat are fuels that the body requires to function properly, while fiber is important to help maintain proper blood-glucose levels. Obviously, the amount of fuel needed will vary during training compared to off-season, but the type of fuel remains the same. If your meal does not contain these needed fuels, your body will not feel satiated (or ‘satisfied’) and thus you will still have feelings of hunger. Protein examples: meat, poultry, fish, eggs, nuts and seeds, beans, legumes, lentils. Fat examples: meat, poultry, fish, eggs, nuts and seeds, olive oil, coconut oil, butter, avocados. Fiber examples: vegetables, fruit, oatmeal, beans, legumes, lentils PFF Breakfast Example: oatmeal with almonds and ½ cup blueberries PFF Lunch/Supper Example: Baked fish with a salad and steamed broccoli --------------------------------------------------Breakfast Energy Muffins (makes 6 muffins) Ingredients
Half Marathon — USATF MN Team Circuit
6 Tbsp oats 6 Tbsp blueberries 6 tsp chopped nuts 4 eggs 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp sea salt 1 Tblsp pure maple syrup (or honey) Directions
Half Marathon — MDRA Grand Prix Race
Preheat oven to 350°; grease muffin tins. Add 1 Tbsp oats, 1 Tbsp blueberries, and 1 tsp nuts to each muffin cup. Beat eggs; add cinnamon, salt, and syrup. Pour egg mixture evenly over muffin cups. Bake for about 22 minutes till egg is set. Make ahead and freeze…great for on-the-go moments!
For more information call 952-758-4360. *A portion of the 10K race is run on a gravel road.
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06.29.13 Head to the North Shore of Lake Superior for a full weekend of friends, fresh air and MTB. Choose either the 39- or 99-mile course. lutsen99er.com
08.25.13 Send off the summer cycling season in style with this gorgeous, multi-distance fun ride past lakeshore towns and country roads. ltgranfondo.com
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