Running Wild the Official Newsletter of Run Wild Missoula September, 2011
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Running Wild The official newsletter of Run Wild Missoula September, 2011 ‚Success isn't how far you got, but the distance you traveled from where you started.‛ ~Steve Prefontaine Run Wild Missoula Events – September and October Inside this Issue Run Wild Missoula Annual Meeting, Wednesday, September 7, 5:30 p.m., Moon- Randolph Homestead, 1515 Spurlock Road-- FREE for Run Wild Missoula members RWM Events 1 This is just a reminder that the Run Wild Missoula Annual Meeting is Wednesday, September 7 at 5:30 p.m. (group run followed by dinner/meeting around 6:30 p.m.). Although this event-- with a group run, dinner and meeting-- is FREE we are asking everyone who plans to attend to Other Events 6 please register so we know how many people to expect. You can register by logging in with your username and password in the upper right Missoula Marathon 8 hand corner of www.runwildmissoula.org <http://www.runwildmissoula.org/> . If you do not know your username and password just click "forgot password" (it will ask for your email Race Reports 9 address) and the info will be emailed to you immediately. Visit the Annual Meeting page (http://www.runwildmissoula.org/index.php/ID/79b05b35/item/run-wild-missoula-annual- meeting-of-members/fuseaction/rwm.classDetail.htm) and register. Details about the meeting At The Races 11 are also listed on this page. Please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to seeing you on Articles 12 Wednesday, September 7 at 5:30 p.m. (Also see page 16 of this newsletter for more information.) ~Eva Dunn-Froebig Member Profiles 15 Sweathouse Half Marathon, Saturday, September 10, 2011, 9 a.m. in downtown Victor, Montana. RWM News 15 Can you imagine running next the tall Bitterroot mountains, crossing the road over creeks, and soaking up the fresh mountainous tree smells with the potential to run into elk, whitetail deer, or RWM Organization 19 even one of the black bears that have been spotted recently? Well you can! You can experience the beauty of the Bitterroot Valley and have fun supporting your friends from Run Wild Missoula by participating in the third annual Sweathouse Half-Marathon. Calendar 20 Taking place on Saturday, September 10th in Victor, this route gives you a magnitude of diversity with a breakup between both dirt roads and pavement, a few uphills and downhills, incline and decline. The Back of the Pack (BOP) volunteers will be providing extra encouragement and support for our participants. Prizes will be given for the top 3 finishers in each age group (10 year splits) and top finisher male and female prizes as well. Please join us this year and receive a shirt and finisher's medal, lots of comraderie, and a wonderful memory! For questions, please contact Nichole Unruh-Corona at [email protected]. To register, you may download and mail a registration form from www.runwildmissoula.org, pick one up from the Runner's Edge, or online at www.runwildmissoula.org or www.active.com. Thanks and hope to see you there! ~Nichole Unruh The 2011 Sweathouse Half Marathon is sponsored by: Cowboy Troy's, Trail 103.3, Family of Banks, Runner's Edge, Iron Horse Athletic Club, Montana Westgate Realty, The Kutting Edge, Farmers State Bank, Stitches, A & J Porta Potty, Trout Slayer. 1 Missoula Mile, Sunday, September 11, 2011, 9 a.m., downtown Missoula 9 a.m. on Higgins Avenue in front of the Runner's Edge. Download the registration form. Questions or want to volunteer? Email Race Director Tim Brooker. 3 races starting downtown Missoula across the Higgins Ave Bridge to Big Dipper Ice Cream and back. Kids' race is 1/2 mile, with free ice cream. Parents welcome to run with kids. Women's race is at 9 a.m., men's race at 9:15 a.m. and FREE kids race is at 9:30 a.m. Proceeds to benefit Partnership Health Center. This event is part of Sunday Streets. Cost: Free for kids, early registration $20, $25 race day. RWM members get a $2 discount on early registration. Thank you sponsors: Five Valleys Urology, Runner's Edge, Big Dipper Ice Cream, Sunday Streets Missoula, Momentum, Missoula in Motion. Trail Running Panel Discussion, Monday, September 12, 7 p.m., Runner's Edge- FREE Are you interested in trail running but don't know where to start? Perhaps you are already hitting the trails and want to find out more or share your knowledge. Join this informal panel of trail runners to hear where they like to run, their race stories and other trail running tips. There will be time for questions and sharing. Panelists: Rhea Dahlberg, Ken Ellis, Mike Foote and Ethel MacDonald. Monday Evening Core Strength Training, Starting Mon. Sept. 12, 2011, 5:15p.m. 1900 W. Broadway, C This class is designed to keep a runner’s core strong. Core work conditions the body from the abdominals to the arms and legs. Often runners are much stronger in their lower extremities than their core. This results in an imbalance in the body that it will continuously try to remedy. Classes are Mondays, 5:15 – 6 p.m., Sept. 12- Dec. 12. Classes are held at MOVE Missoula, 1900 Broadway, C (Mon. & Thurs. classes) and the Runner’s Edge, 325 N. Higgins Ave. (Wed. class). Mats provided, comfortable clothing recommended, running shoes not required. Cost: $79 for RWM members/$88 for non-members. To register or find out more about this 12-week session email Alison Laundrie and send registration and payment to: Run Wild Missoula, Box 1573, Missoula, MT 59806 Tuesday Lunch Yoga for Runners, Starting Tuesday Sept. 13, 2011, 12:15p.m., Runner’s Edge Fall into a new season and stay healthy and injury-free by signing up for Yoga for Runners. Run Wild Missoula is offering two yoga classes specifically designed with the runner's body in mind. Each class will focus on stretching, strengthening and balancing poses that will compliment all of the miles you are running each week. Whether you have just started walking or are training for a marathon, this class will challenge and inspire you to take care of your body and mind. Classes are held upstairs at The Runners Edge. Classes are Tuesday Lunch Yoga, 12:15-1 p.m., September 13- December 13, Runner's Edge, 325 N. Higgins Ave. Cost: Tuesday Lunch Yoga, $79 for Run Wild Missoula members/$88 for non-members. Yoga mats and straps are provided. To register or find out more about the classes offered, email Missy Adams and send registration and payment to: Run Wild Missoula, Box 1573, Missoula, MT 59806. Wed. Lunch Core Strength Training, Starting Wed. Sept. 14, 12:15p.m., Runner’s Edge This class is designed to keep a runner’s core strong. Core work conditions the body from the abdominals to the arms and legs. Often runners are much stronger in their lower extremities than their core. This results in an imbalance in the body that it will continuously try to remedy. Classes are held at MOVE Missoula, 1900 Broadway, C (Mon. & Thurs. classes) and the Runner’s Edge, 325 N. Higgins Ave. (Wed. class). Mats provided, comfortable clothing recommended, running shoes not required. Classes are Wednesday, 12:15-1 p.m., Sept. 14- Dec. 14, Runner's Edge, 325 N. Higgins Ave. Cost: $79 for Run Wild Missoula members/$88 for non-members. To register or find out more about the 13-week session offered, email Alison Laundrie and send registration and payment to: Run Wild Missoula, Box 1573, Missoula, MT 59806. 2 Saturday Breakfast Thurs. Evening Core Strength Training, Starting Thurs. Sept. 15, 6:00p.m., 1900 W. Club Runs/Walks Broadway, C Saturdays at 8 a.m. at This class is designed to keep a runner’s core strong. Core work conditions the body from the abdominals to the arms and legs. Often runners are much stronger in their lower extremities the Runner's Edge than their core. This results in an imbalance in the body that it will continuously try to remedy. Questions? Contact Coach Meg Classes are held at MOVE Missoula, 1900 Broadway, C (Mon. & Thurs. classes) and the Lerch. Runner’s Edge, 325 N. Higgins Ave. (Wed. class). Thursdays, 6 – 7 p.m., Sept. 15- Dec. 15 (no Cost: Free to Run Wild Missoula class on Thanksgiving Day), Move Missoula, 1900 W. Broadway, C. Mats provided, members comfortable clothing recommended, running shoes not required. Cost: $85 for RWM Need a little inspiration to get members/$95 for non-members. To register or find out more about this 12-week session email out of bed on the weekend? Alison Laundrie and send registration and payment to: Run Wild Missoula, Box 1573, Missoula, Love to run but enjoy it a little MT 59806 more with others? Come join us on our Saturday morning runs Thursday Evening Yoga for Runners, Starting Sept. 15, 6:00p.m., Runner’s Edge at the Runner's Edge at 8 a.m. Fall into a new season and stay healthy and injury-free by signing up for Yoga for Runners. Run These runs are geared towards Wild Missoula is offering two yoga classes specifically designed with the runner's body in everyone, from the beginner to mind. Each class will focus on stretching, strengthening and balancing poses that will the advanced runners. Plus, compliment all of the miles you are running each week. 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