Running Rochester

2012 season kicks off

2012-02-15T06:51:00.000-08:00

RTC Saturday morning long runs from the RAC start this week

February 18th 7:15AM is the first of the season

9 Mile RAC run #1
Find more Run in Roch

Find more Run in Rochester, MNester, MN

Randy Quint has generously offered to be the inaugural water stop volunteer,
make sure you thank him, the first few hand full of waterstops during the spring training season have the potential to be miserable.

Routes for 3rd Annual 2 DAY MARATHON

2011-12-27T12:15:00.000-08:00

Third annual???
YES little know but there has been marathoners who have completed this marathon for the last two horrendously cold years, here are the temps from the last two years
..day 1...day 2
1st...-10...0
2nd.....9...0

this year looks to be much nicer.
well start from the crown with OSS but a little earlier 7AM.

3rd annual 2 DAY MARATHON (day1) 12/31/2011 7am

Find more Runs in Rochester, MN

Day two will give you good reason not to partake in to much spirits on new years eve
it will start at 7AM form Panara south (1/1/2012) good way to kick start the new years log book.

3rd annual 2 DAY MARATHON (day 2) 1/1/2012 - 7AM

Find more Runs in Rochester, MN

there will be one unmanned waterstop each day (let me know if you plan on running and I'll make sure there are enough cups) Oh buy the way it is completely unorganized and cost nothing, you just have to gut it out.

2011-12-11T06:43:00.000-08:00

I got up early yesterday to get some pics of the lunar eclipse.
It was fun watching it shadow over before dropping below the horizon.
the next one wont be until 2014.

2011-09-22T17:56:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder, this is the last fall marathon training run.
If you want to continue to hang out with the cool kids on Saturday mornings you can get on the Off Season Striders(OSS) group email list by sending a request to John Shonyo or Jean Murray at rochrunner@gmail.com (John)or Jean at: runintojean@gmail.com.
we continue to meet Saturday mornings for a long run usually between 8 and 15 miles, and it continues throughout the winter. We start from different locations (usually Panara south or Dunn brothers north). So get on the list and you'll know where were starting from each week.

2011-09-19T08:20:00.000-07:00

RTC RAC run Saturday September 24th 7AM

RTC RAC run 10 mile #3

Find more Runs in Rochester, MN

this is a 10 mile route and for those looking for 15 you can get it by doing the viola hill/quarry hill loop, love that hill.
Also this run is the last of the organized RTC fall marathon training runs.
fortunately for us year round runners off season striders(OSS)will start up the following weekend. (thanks Jean & John)

2011-09-10T11:07:00.000-07:00

RTC RAC run Saturday Sept 17 7AM

15 mile RAC run #3

Find more Runs in Rochester, MN

let the taper begin.

2011-09-06T13:54:00.000-07:00

for those of you going to Ironman WI on Sunday in madison this weekend here is the bike route
PS below these is the running route for this Saturday 9/10

Ironman Wisconsin

Find more Runs in Madison, WI

and the run route

Ford Ironman Wisconsin Run Route

Find more Runs in Madison, WI

2011-09-05T19:07:00.000-07:00

RTC RAC run for Saturday Sept 10 7AM

20 mile RAC run #2

Find more Runs in Rochester, MN

this is the last 20 miler for this season, the following week we start the taper.

2011-08-21T19:02:00.000-07:00

No run this Saturday
Make sure you sign up for the Rochester half marathon on Saturday Aug 27th

RTC Rac run Saturday Sept 3rd

A run mapped on 08/21/2011

Find more Runs in Rochester, MN

note this run is not Sept 27th

2011-08-21T18:41:00.000-07:00

No run this Saturday
Make sure you sign up for the Rochester half marathon on Saturday Aug 27th

2011-08-15T05:11:00.000-07:00

RTC RAC run Saturday Aug 20th 7AM

22 mile RAC Run #1

Find more Runs in Rochester, MN

This has always been a long route. but once you complete this 22 miler in training it will give you that confidence boost for completing the marathon. Plus it should be cooler.

2011-08-06T10:59:00.000-07:00

RTC RAC run Saturday Aug 13th 7AM

19 mile #1

Find more Runs in Rochester, MN

this is a tough route with going up fox valley drive but it has a fare amount of shaded trail after that (It's 19.6 miles total)

2011-07-31T18:43:00.000-07:00

RTC RAC run Sunday Aug (already) 8/6/2011 7AM

17 Mile RAC run #3

Find more Runs in Rochester, MN

Keep Cool
Dan

2011-07-27T15:39:00.000-07:00

RTC RAC run Saturday July 30th 7AM

16/18 RAC runners choice #5

Find more Runs in Rochester, MN

It's been a busy week, sorry for the late post. Add 2 more miles by looping soldiers field golf course for 18 or just head back if its too hot.
see you Saturday
Dan

2011-07-19T21:44:00.001-07:00

RTC Rac run Saturday July 23rd 7AM

13/15 RAC runners choice #2

Find more Runs in Rochester, MN

its 13 miles but you can loop silver lake to make it 15

Dan

2011-07-19T18:14:00.000-07:00

Ragnar 2011 team Aggresive wildlife route
Aug 19 9:30AM - Aug 20 11:30AM ?

Ragnar 2011

Find more Runs in Fountain City, WI

looks like fun

Dan

2011-07-19T15:55:00.000-07:00

RTC Rac run Saturday July 23rd 7AM

13/15 RAC runners choice #2

Find more Runs in Rochester, MN

its 13 miles but you can loop silver lake to make it 15

Dan

2011-07-11T16:48:00.000-07:00

RTC RAC run Saturday July 16th 7AM

15 mile RAC run #2

Find more Runs in Rochester, MN

looks like it will be hot. and please volunteer for a water stop

Dan

2011-07-07T06:09:00.000-07:00

RTC RAC run Saturday July 9th 7AM

12/14/16 mile Runners choice #1

Find more Runs in Rochester, MN

Sorry for the late post

Dan

2011-06-28T11:32:00.000-07:00

RTC RAC run Saturday July 2 7AM

10 Mile RAC run #1

Find more Runs in Rochester, MN

thanks for the reminder Andy

Dan

2011-06-22T14:53:00.001-07:00

Hello all

Fall marathon training starts this Saturday June 25th
Note 7 AM start
also I'll be covering the water stop and I may move the stop across the road (7th) to the silver lake swim pool parking lot, so my kids can play at the park.

9 Mile RAC run #1

Find more Runs in Rochester, MN

looks like the weather will be nice

See you there.
Dan

2011-05-22T19:57:00.000-07:00

The spring season of marathon training is over. med city 20 miler next Sunday for everyone going to Grandma's. fall Saturday runs start after Grandma's

see you then

Dan

2011-05-16T09:15:00.002-07:00

Securing a seat next to Paul at a social gathering was a coveted prize; you were assured an entertaining experience. A source of continuous laughter has left us. Our hearts go out to his family.

We miss you Paul.

2011-05-16T09:15:00.001-07:00

RTC run Saturday 5/21 7:15AM

9 Mile RAC run #1

Find more Runs in Rochester, MN

2011-05-11T15:13:00.000-07:00

RTC RAC run Saturday 5/14 7:15AM

15 mile RAC run #3

Find more Runs in Rochester, MN

Let Lin know if you can volunteer for a water stop
I will be running the Wobegon marathon. but will be back for the 10 miler next weekend.

2011-05-06T17:58:00.000-07:00

astronomy night has been postponed until Saturday night
8-10 pm Mayo high south side.

2011-05-04T09:43:00.000-07:00

RTC RAC run Saturday 5/7/2011 7:15AM

20 mile RAC run #2

Find more Runs in Rochester, MN

2011-05-03T13:53:00.000-07:00

If your looking for something interesting to do with the family this weekend the Rochester Astronomy club is having an outreach that is open to the public at Mayo high school (door 6) on Friday night(backup on Saturday)starting at 8 pm. There will be around a dozen manned telescopes, All of volunteers enjoy sharing information about what you will be looking at and all of them have a wealth of knowledge they are willing to share not only with kids but also with those who are kids at heart.

hope to see you there

Dan

2011-04-28T06:43:00.000-07:00

RTC Saturday RAC run 7:15 AM 4/30/2011

RAC 17 Mile #3

Find more Runs in Rochester, MN

this is a little different at the start from the map that is handed out but I made it so the distance was the same. I'll caulk this route.

Dan

2011-04-19T14:53:00.000-07:00

RTC RAC run Saturday 4/23 7:15AM

MCM 22 mile pratice coarse from RAC

Find more Runs in Rochester, MN

this was going to be the notoriously long run down Pinewood road that ended up being 22 miles so I thought this would be a good time to try out the new med city marathon course since it is so much different this year.
you can run the full at 22 miles
or go to water stop 4 then back on 4th ave to get 18.5
or go to water stop 4 twice with a solder field loop and then back on 4th for 20.5

Runners choice

See you there

Dan

2011-04-10T19:27:00.000-07:00

RTC RAC run Saturday 4/16/2011 7

20 mile RAC run #1

Find more Runs in Rochester, MN

:15AM
It's called out as an 18 miler on the handout map but it's 20 with one big hill
(Renee's)
See you bright and early.

2011-04-04T09:50:00.000-07:00

No RTC RAC run this Saturday 4/9
Make sure to sign up for Fetzer 20K (or volunteer)
See You there

Dan

2011-03-28T19:21:00.000-07:00

RTC RAC run Saturday April 4th 7:15AM

17 Mile RAC run #3

Find more Runs in Rochester, MN

Last week it I was brought to my attension that the route was not unlocked for the public to view more detail (view full map) I think i have it fixed, if anyone has a problem with it now let me know.

See you Saturday.

Dan

2011-03-20T06:10:00.000-07:00

RTC RAC run Saturday 3/26, 7:15AM

RTC RAC run 03/26/2011

Find more Runs in Rochester, MN

2011-03-14T14:32:00.000-07:00

RTC RAC run Saturday March 19th, 7:15AM

13/15 RAC runners choice #2

Find more Runs in Rochester, MN

should be a little less windy than last Sat.
It's a runners choice with 13 miles and you can add a 2 mile loop of silver lake for 15

Dan

2011-03-08T04:32:00.000-08:00

RTC RAC run Saturday March 12 7:15AM

RAC 16 mile alt route #1

Find more Runs in Rochester, MN

2011-02-28T14:50:00.000-08:00

RTC long run Saturday March 5, 7:15AM from the RAC

12/14/16 mile Runners choice #1

Find more Runs in Rochester, MN

I'll try to remember maps this time
Dan

2011-02-23T07:20:00.000-08:00

Hello all,

It look like it's going to be cold again
remember dress warm you can always take it off.

RTC RAC run Saturday Feb 26, 7:15AM

10 Mile RAC run #1

Find more Runs in Rochester, MN

keep warm

Dan

2011

2011-02-17T05:54:00.000-08:00

Spring Marathon training is back

Saturday Feb 19 7:15am from the RAC
See you there!
Dan

9 Mile RAC run #1

Find more Runs in Rochester, MN

venue change

2011-01-01T16:03:00.001-08:00

Due to illness the venue of day two has changed to Renee's house. here is the new map
Note the new start time of 8AM.
come and eat brunch even if you don't feel up to 13.1

2010-12-29T21:53:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year
Here is the map for day two of the Two day marathon fun run from my house, with a brunch following.

Hope too see you there (here). 7:30 am start 1/2/2011

4325 Camfield Ct. SE
Rochester

Dan

2010-09-20T10:04:00.000-07:00

The Last RAC run of 2010. Sat Sept 25 7AM

There is just one water stop at silver lake so there is a few options,
MTC and Chicago marathoners will just run 10 miles (cutting out the Viola hill loop)
and Whistle stop and others can get in 15 with Viola hill (lucky for you hill lovers).

See You Saturday.

Dan

Fall Marathon

2010-09-14T21:36:00.001-07:00

I finally signed up for a fall marathon, Rails to Trails in Norwalk, WI on Nov 7th. I run much better in the cold that should be late enough in the season to insure cool temps(hopefully the snow is not flying). If any one knows of another runner doing this race let me know, maybe we can meet up for a couple of long runs to finish the fall season, and possibly car pool to the race. the more the merrier.

2010-09-13T19:15:00.001-07:00

First off I need to extend a congratulations to Jen Bradt for her domination of the Square lake half Ironman. Third place overall women and first place in her age group, (WOW great job!) At the run turn around I was completely spent and she went by me like I was standing still (I may have been).

RAC run Saturday Sept 18 7AM

This run is 17.7 miles, 15.8 if you cut out the silver lake loop

2010-09-04T13:02:00.000-07:00

RAC run Saturday Sept 11th 7AM

This is the last of the long long runs, 20 miles exactly. After this taper starts Yeah!

windy city

2010-09-01T21:34:00.001-07:00

I usually keep my post limited to Saturday runs but I am in Chicago this week and had a great day biking and running, and wanted to post some pics from the lake front trail.
from the hotel.

Adler planetarium with a statue of Copernicus, the guy who first postulated the earth goes around the sun (heliocentric).
The Shedd Aquarium

Buckingham fountain

A Pic from the lakeside of the McCormick center (where I’m working)

<
So many people were out tonight along the lake (great people watching) and the night was perfect for a good workout I had a hard time stopping.

Next time your in Chicago I highly recommend checking out the lake shore trail. Also I found a swim area at the edge of the lake that at least 20 – 30 people were swimming, looks like I’m bringing my wetsuit next week (a little warm up for square lake)

Hope everyone is enjoying the cooler weather.

2010-08-30T19:56:00.000-07:00

RAC run Saturday Sept 4th 7am

hopefully everyone had a good rochester half race. this week is a little lower mileage than we have been doing (it's stated as 16 but is 17&1/3 Ish) I had to modify the original route at the start due to the construction on the south side of the RAC but this post will be the course I chalk.

2010-08-17T18:18:00.000-07:00

RAC run Aug 21, 7AM

this route is called out to be 20 mile but is 22 (with a little loop around RAC's parking lot), most of the time if people don't want to go 22 they have cut out Kutzy park and take 2nd st to the water stop at the mayo credit union.

2010-08-11T09:08:00.000-07:00

RAC run Saturday August 14, 7AM

It's supposed to be a 18 mile but actuality it ends up being 20.
This is one of my favorites with what I affectionately call Renee's revenge (Fox valley drive hill)during the first part of it, After that a long section is on the trail so there should be some shade.

KEEP COOL.
Dan

2010-08-06T18:39:00.000-07:00

sorry about the late post

RAC run Aug 7th 7am

2010-07-30T06:01:00.000-07:00

RAC run Saturday July 31 7am

2010-07-23T08:33:00.000-07:00

RAC run Saturday July 24 7am

sorry for the late post
Dan

2010-07-14T15:46:00.000-07:00

RTC Saturday long run July 17 7 AM
15 mile full
9 mile half

2010-07-08T12:05:00.000-07:00

RTC RAC run Saturday 7/10/2010
7 am

2010-06-29T19:06:00.000-07:00

RTC summer marathon run for July 3
7AM at the RAC 10 miles

don't forget sun block.
as of right now (Tues night) the forecast calls for sun and high of 84 on Saturday

First of many.

2010-06-25T10:37:00.000-07:00

Last night Lin had her first summer marathon class, Randy and I coordinated our aid station/route responsabilitys and are ready. so here is the first route for

Sat 6/26 RAC run 7AM

see you there.

2010-05-07T09:12:00.000-07:00

well I have just completed maping out the RAC runs that Lynn supplied me with and now just need to get a list of what runs and when. then I will start posting them durring the previous week.

10000

2010-03-10T19:38:00.000-08:00

I day for celebration, I just broke 10000 documented running miles, I started my excel spreadsheet log on July 4 2002 and have been logging every run religiously, after mile 7 of today’s run the odometer officially flipped from 4 places deep to 5. It is a nice feeling. I'm in Chicago this week and the trails just cleared from ice today, hurray;
finally being able to run on trails again is a wonderful feeling of finally being released from the winters grip (hopefully not celebration too early). Today it hit 68 degrees here it felt so good I started out intending to run 6 miles but ended up with 12.

2010-03-09T05:00:00.001-08:00

http://www.mapmyrun.com/route/us/mn/rochester/669126813957284869

Picking back up

2010-02-11T06:37:00.000-08:00

So I've been a little laxed in my blog postings, but with marathon training starting soon, I'd like to post the routes for the upcoming weeks run hopefully by the previous Wednesday.

I'm not sure what happened, either the half marathon route practice run, moving some heavy equipment around in my garage or snowboarding with my 5 year old, something seriously torqued my left hip socket and I haven't been able to run for almost 4 weeks now. I did go out and ran 1 mile Tuesday but found it a little sore still, happily though it did not aggravate it afterwards, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

anyway I think I'll start posting again more frequently

Dan

Amateur astronomer's heaven

2009-11-17T18:53:00.000-08:00

Well my wife is victorious with her battle against h1n1, and I went back to work last week, I have been working in Chicago at Fermi Lab

it’s a huge facility operated by the Dept of energy., the campus is almost 7000 acres, it was acquired by the U.S. government in the 50s. They had to buy out about 50 farms and a little (at the time rural town) to create the complex. It’s now an oasis of forest and prairie land in the middle of Chicago’s suburban sprawl. It has a four mile long circular particle accelerator/collider and is where some of the top physicist in the world works. It also has bike trails running through out it. I was able to meet an Author of a book I’ve been reading “Dark Cosmos” and had him autograph my book (cool) and was able to talk with him about his work for 20 minutes (very cool). Anyway the building I’ve been working in closes at 5 pm so I’ve been able to get some runs in around the campus, specifically around the four mile long tevetron. When ever I run this loop I’m always thinking these guys are sending particles around the loop in nano seconds, almost at the speed of light and it’s taking me an hour just to do it twice.

I was able to get a cool picture of Jupiter over the Wilson Building

And I took some pictures of the accelerator loop while on my run.

Oh I almost forgot when you order your next new car don't forget to check off the box under choice of color or you might get the default paint job

I spotted this car at a rest stop in the middle of Wisconsin, Interesting form of self expression.

2009-11-03T19:00:00.000-08:00

I was suppose to have been working I Chicago this week but my wife came down with Flu symptoms, 102 temp, achy, and sore throat she’s completely wiped out. Sickness drives me nuts, I don’t always do things meticulously but I do like to be in control, and when sickness strikes it really throws me off. After calling in to the flu hot line I’m told every case of flu is being lumped into H1N1 sense the seasonal flu is far from peaking, and my company just released last week a H1N1 protocol of if you are exposed to H1N1 you can not go to work until 48 hours after the person you are exposed from symptoms are completely gone. GREAT there goes my PTO for the rest of the year. I spent the day wiping down with alcohol pretty much the entire house. I am thankful that the weather this week is actually very nice, I’m trying to take full advantage of it before winter sets in.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed I don't start feeling a sore throat.

Today I was able to get in a 8 miler after dropping off William and Wes at their Grandparents I ran from their house (up on top of the hill in country club manor) down to the new trail around cascade lake that goes in toward town, I went down just past Kutzy and back, Kept them under 7:25s, felt good, it was a great afternoon to run.

Halloween was fun we took my cousin’s son Alex with us this year. William, Wes, Alex, and I made the rounds around my In-laws neighborhood. My in-laws were suprised how few trick or treaters there was this year. Last year they have over 150 (they keep track) this year 23 ??? Very strange. It has always bothered me how much candy the kids are able to hall in within 1 hour, but Trevor gave me a good Idea of trading the candy in for a present. It worked great (hook line and sinker) probably saved me $100 in dentist bills.

I also was able to finish my leaf raking finally. I have a pile at least 8 feet high, the kids have a lot of fun jumping in it.

I Was able to snap a picture of a deer in the back yard this week, eating the left over apples in our tree.

I missed the first off-season striders due to being out of power from the snowstorm. OK it is a poor excuse but after fretting all night if my little electric generator would keep up running my furnace, refrigerator, and freezer. I sleep right through my watch alarm. Better luck next time, I was able to build a snowman with the kids and get a 10 Miler in later (after the snow melted).

2009-10-22T21:32:00.000-07:00

Today finds me working at the Kohler Company, huge place it’s one of those companies that have the town named after it, Kohler WI. If you’re ever in the Sheboygan area there is a great place to go for a run down by the lake, Kohler State Park. It has a couple miles of very flat beach you can run on and a planked trail that meanders through the sand dunes, and a nice quiet road with a bike trail shoulder. Sorry no pictures this time I have ordered a new camera that has a quicker shutter time than my last one a fugifilm A100, after holding down the button halfway to let it focus then pressing it fully it still took 2 to 3 seconds for it to take the image (totally frustrating). The reviews of my new one say it’s very quick, I’m keeping my fingers crossed. But I did find online a couple of thumbnails that I blew up (a little fuzzy but it will give you an Idea of what it’s like.)

By the time I checked into the hotel and changed into my gear it was 6:15 and already dark, I’m already missing summer. It made it hard to bike to the park; fortunately I had my head light and a reflective jacket. I was able to get in a 13 mile bike and 4 mile run.
Well that’s all for today, see you Saturday morning at Panara.

2009-10-20T18:53:00.000-07:00

Well already I'm not keeping up with my blog. Hopefully I can make up for it with some good pictures from some Rochester runners I spotted while up at Whistle stop this year.

Trevor who I went up with (you can see the PR glimer in the eyes if you look close)

My dear friend Renee Saxman, trying to iron out the race number before the shutter flashes

and strong look at the finish

Steve DeBoer

Jean Murray

Shawn Stevens

Andy Hemenway

Rodger Heil

and Lynn looking strong

and yours truly

spare no expenses

2009-10-11T18:20:00.000-07:00

Unfortunately for Trevor I'm a little on the thrifty side so here is what you get for $35 in ironwood MI

and yes this space heater is for heating the room.

shocked to say the least when we opened the curtains the morning of the race.

I'll put up with less than optimal accommodations and a little snow for the spectacular scenery of northern Wisconsin during leaf peeping season.

The one thing that was definitely the topic of the morning was how to dress. It was very much a departure from what we have been training in. Trevor and I stopped at Walmart and purchased some tops we could toss a couple miles into it. (That worked out well). I was not able to pull off a BQ, I ended up cramping after mile 17 (as usual) but after slowing down to almost a 9 min pace I was able to complete the race without walking any of it(I'm very happy with that. I crossed the finish line in3:30:21, 10 min off my BQ.

Trevor busted his PR by 12 min. 3:25
and Renee qualified for Boston, congrats to both of them

To say the least I was wiped out after the race.

after a little rest I was able to make my way to the beer tent to enjoy a beer, brat, chili and recount the trials and tribulations of the race with friends.

This was without a doubt a memorable weekend.

2009-10-07T20:16:00.000-07:00

Here's a couple pictures from whistle stop 2008, note the look of pain at the finish. The weather could be just right for another try at a Boston Qualifing attempt, This race I ONLY NEED a 3h 20m 59s Ouch! I'm not sure I can but I won't go down without a battle. hopefully the pained look at the finish this year won't be worse.

The calm before the storm.

2009-10-06T07:55:00.000-07:00

Well whistle stop is fast approaching and right now the weather forecast sounds interesting, 30 low and 40 high, wind from the west at 12 mph (very good). I've never performed in a marathon as well as the predictor tables show I should (otherwise I would have gone to Boston by now) everything under a half is within seconds of my PR times but when it comes to the marathon my times take a nose dive due to leg cramps. I've often wondered is it temperature induced but i have never had a cold marathon to test it in. Well this weekend it appears will break that trend. One thing with marathoning I've learned is you can throw most of my predictions out the window, so I guess time will tell. I'm still hoping for the best though.

2009-10-04T18:37:00.000-07:00

At least is stopped raining today. after what seemed like all week of overcast and rain. today we were able to get out of the house for a bike ride. And I was able to get a quick piture of the moon through my telescope.

a couple first timer mistakes

2009-10-03T15:49:00.000-07:00

Well I hope today is not a precursor to the future runs I'll be organizing. I woke up to early turned off the alarm so it wouldn't wake Heidi only to fall back to sleep and didn't wake up until 6:46, after frantically dressing and grabbing the water stop Gatorade I raced to the RAC 8 minutes past 7am. If that wasn't bad enough I couldn't for the life of me remember the street numbers while explaining the route to the group. looks like I need to get a little more organized.

Saturdays run 7 am RAC 10/3/09

2009-10-02T09:48:00.000-07:00

Saturdays 10 miler

2009-10-02T08:01:00.001-07:00

The first of hopefully many

2009-10-02T07:22:00.000-07:00

This is just a test, only a test