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Dan26.2

11 posts since
Oct 7, 2007

75. Mar 18, 2007 6:32 AM

in response to: ryguy55521

Anyone planning on Twin Cities Marathon or the 10 miler this year? This will be my fourth TCM and I already can't wait.

Dan

fiatsrcool

100 posts since
Oct 11, 2007

76. Mar 18, 2007 8:43 AM

in response to: ryguy55521

I will be running the TC 1 Mile on May 3rd and then the TC 10 Mile in Oct. I like how the Marathon has an event early in the season, It gets you exited and motivated to train for the big event in Oct. Good luck in your training this year.

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hermosaboy001

919 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

77. Mar 20, 2007 12:27 PM

in response to: ryguy55521

quote:<HR>Originally posted by fiatsrcool:
I will be running the TC 1 Mile on May 3rd and then the TC 10 Mile in Oct. <HR>

Me too...

hermosaboy001

919 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

78. Mar 20, 2007 12:31 PM

in response to: ryguy55521

quote:<HR>Originally posted by fiatsrcool:
Anyone out there running the Saint Patrick's Day Human Race this Sunday?

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I was there.

fiatsrcool

100 posts since
Oct 11, 2007

79. Mar 20, 2007 9:07 PM

in response to: ryguy55521

Hey Hermosaboy,

I ran in the 5K on Sun, But I came back later and watched the top guns run the 8K. A couple of high school kids ran **** good.

The TC 1 Mile is a great race, the course down Nicollet is much better than the first year it was run.

See ya there

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meadowhawk

2 posts since
Nov 14, 2007

80. Mar 22, 2007 1:14 AM

in response to: ryguy55521

I'm moving back to the Twin Cities this summer. It's been a few years. I wasn't a runner when I left; is it good to run around the lakes, which ones? Itasca running club still active? Any others?

I can't wait to run along Summit Ave!

Dan26.2

11 posts since
Oct 7, 2007

81. Mar 22, 2007 5:58 AM

in response to: ryguy55521

quote:<HR>Originally posted by sunset:
I'm moving back to the Twin Cities this summer. It's been a few years. I wasn't a runner when I left; is it good to run around the lakes, which ones? Itasca running club still active? Any others?

I can't wait to run along Summit Ave!<HR>

I usually run around Lake Harriet, Calhoun, and Lake of the Isles since they're close to where I live. Easy to adjust your milage (short or long) since all the lakes are connected by running paths with drinking fountains along the way. Harriet and Calhoun are the most popular with lots of runners and great people watching, especially once the weather gets warmer. Don't know about the running club though... I joined MDRA (MN Distance Runners Association) but haven't gotten up the nerve to do a group run with them yet.

Dan

meadowhawk

2 posts since
Nov 14, 2007

82. Mar 22, 2007 2:25 PM

in response to: ryguy55521

Great input! It sounds great; I really can't wait. I'm a little shy about doing group runs with the big kids...I've done that with the running club here in PA but we have a "beginner's group" (read: slow group) that just does short runs mostly, with something like a 90-minute 10-miler on Saturdays. I'm sure I'll figure something out once I get there, I'm just getting ahead of myself because I can't wait! Did I mention I can't wait?

Danielle

mdvander

4 posts since
Feb 10, 2006

83. Mar 31, 2007 3:54 PM

in response to: ryguy55521

Does anyone run around the Eden Prairie area? If so does anyone know the mileage around Starlight Lake??

fiatsrcool

100 posts since
Oct 11, 2007

84. Apr 2, 2007 11:35 AM

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Hi mdvander,

I run around Normandale lake on my lunch break, its about a 2 mile loop.
But a good web site to visit is MAPMYRUN.COM
You can zoom in with a satellite view of Starlight Lake and map the exact course that you run.

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brandyk051

121 posts since
Oct 31, 2006

85. Apr 2, 2007 11:42 AM

in response to: ryguy55521

Minneapolis here. I usually run in the city but have run in EP as I work out there. Starlight lake I am not familiar with but I have run around Staring Lake off of Pioneer. That is 2.2 around.

Tamalina

1,594 posts since
Aug 14, 2007

86. Apr 3, 2007 12:22 PM

in response to: ryguy55521

I'll be in MN (Princeton area) from 7/4 to 7/11. If anyone is in that vicinity or knows of a smallish race that weekend in that area, I'm all ears!. I will be staying with family and somewhat limited in my ability to drive places, so I'll need to stay local. Thanks.

Bugs34

616 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

87. Apr 3, 2007 12:30 PM

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Mankato, MN.

Running Grandmas as my 2nd marathon. Excited as I'm in much better shape this year compared to running Twin Cities.

It might snow today!

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jtpaten

51 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

88. Apr 4, 2007 10:34 AM

in response to: ryguy55521

TammyM, not sure how far you're willing to travel from Princeton, but maybe you'd consider one of these:

7/4 THE LAKES RUN, 8K, certified, 9 a.m., $16/$20 race day; City of Blaine, 10801 Town Square Dr. NE, Blaine, MN 55449-8101; Dan Hauck, 763/785-6176; dhauck@ci.blaine.mn.us; www.blaineparks.com[/URL" target="_blank">

7/7 AFTON TRAIL RUN, 50K and 25K loop, 6:30 a.m., 50K $50/$40 after 5-1, 25K $30/$40 race day w/hats, post-race food. Afton State Park, Afton, MN. Scott Wagner, 4195 Lakewood Ave., White Bear Lake, MN 55110; 651/429-8342; run50km@yahoo.com; www.aftontrailrun.com[/URL" target="_blank">

7/7 KOMEN BRAINERD LAKES RACE FOR THE CURE, 5K run-walk, 1 mile walk, certified, 8:30 a.m., Forest View MS, Baxter, MN, $20/$25 race day, $12/$15 under 13, T-shirts, refreshments, prizes. Emily Lanin, 5866 Camp Lake Dr., Brainerd, MN 56401; 218/764-3315; pelanin@brainerd.net; www.brainerdlakesrace.org[/URL" target="_blank">

7/7 ST. URHO RUN, 10K, 5K, 9 a.m., starts at old baseball field, $10/$15 after 7-3 w/T-shirt, awards, Menahga Chamber, 112 1st St. NW, Menahga, MN 56464; Tom Ellingson, 218/564-5497; ellingsontom@hotmail.com

There are many July 4 runs taking place, especially 5Ks south of the Twin Cities, but I thought most would be out of range for you.

Tamalina

1,594 posts since
Aug 14, 2007

89. Apr 4, 2007 11:43 AM

in response to: ryguy55521

thanks for the info on those races. Unfortunately, I'm flying in the evening of the 4th, but did see there was the race in Blaine, which I would have been interested in since I graduated from Blaine and grew up there! I'll check into where some of those other 5K's are that you listed. I'm not familiar with some of those towns. Thanks again!

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