"Great Breakfast Run picture Pat! We sure welcomed Spring. Bring it on Runners! CSL"    Great job team!  First race of the season.  1034 people finished the 8 K.  For the teams, we were 4th in the open division and we were 3rd in the masters division.     "SMOKIN....that be you women! Way to go!!!!! kzm :)"     Wanda Gau     33:51   (3rd in age group)      Jodi Nelson-Ryan      34:03      Cindy Lewandowski     34:26     Jackie Devine   34:52      Anita Baugh     36:35     Camilla Larson     37:42      Linda Christen     38:30   Judy Peters  39:23   Denise Baxter   48:32     "USATF Proposes Helmet Rule! See Runnersworld.com.    April Fools !!!"      "Happy Spring! with a smile:) Please check out the 2008 Minnesota Trail Series!   It has trail races from 5K's to 50K's! Try out one new trail or join the series:)  www.mntrailrunning.com     Thanks!    Please call if you have any questions? Lisa Trainor with a smile:) I love trail running! 763-420-4645 or there is an email at the website!"     The Earth Day Committee is asking for our help. The race packets will be stuffed on Thursday April 3rd from 10:00-2:00 and from 4:00 to 7:00. They would appreciate any time we could offer. Please register online at www.earthdayhalfmarathon.org. They need at least 12 people for each shift, but cannot fit more than 15 in the room at a time, or it gets too crowded. Thanks, Arvid   Anyone interested in early morning runs on the Southside of St. Cloud?  KZM   "Hi ya Pat! (""..You know! ..."" :) Kathy ZM j/k"    You are so funny!  LOL   Pat    Pat --- What a "grin" --- "You Know!!!" Blink, blink C J    "Nice article about Zoom! Yah! Yah! in this month's (May 2008) runners world. Congratulations to Dan Rassier for making it in one of the photos! B. Badger "   "Ron  It's good to see my Dad in the "photo of the week" again! PK"     In 1952 a Czech runner, Emil Zatopek, won three gold medals at the summer Olympics in Helsinki. He'd already established new Olympic records in the 5,000 and 10,000 meters when he decided, at the last minute, to enter the marathon -- a race he'd never run before. Not only did he win the gold, he set his third Olympic record.  Zatopek is often quoted as saying   "If you want to run, run a mile. If you want to experience life,  run a marathon." "Starting Wednesday April 16th we will be running from Watab Park in Sartell at 4:15 and from Coborn’s in Sauk Rapids at 5:00. AF" If you are planning to run a marathon at Boston, Grandma's, Los Angeles,    or Rock 'N' Roll, you are invited to be part of a University of Chicago study. Click here for information.   "Local Race Information: The 10th Annual Attitude 5k is being held on Saturday July 12 at 7pm at Bob Cross Park in Sauk Rapids for $15. Contact Ryan Pekarek for a registration form - rapekarek@csbsju.edu   PK"    Ryan Hall finished 5th in 2:06:17 at the London Marathon.  To view Ryan Hall's talk and video of his tempo run go to www.flocasts.org and click on his April 9th video. "We are having an (informal) booth again this year at the Earth Day Health and Fitness Expo. The hours are from 3-9 on Friday April 18th. There will be no set schedule but please let me know if you can help. This is a great chance to promote our club.  Thanks, Arvid F.  "Note: Twin Cities Marathon on-line only registration opens at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, April 18! KC" "Best of luck to all SCRRs running Earth Day on Fri/Sat !" Good luck to everyone who is running Boston this weekend! Have a safe trip. Yvette  Have fun at Boston and best of luck to everyone at Earth Day! NB    Way to represent the club fellow runners. Super performances!!! NB Pat, Once again your pictures are great and greatly appreciated. Thanks! Rick   Pat!  Rick is so right!  You do a great job of capturing the races/runs! KZM   Thank you!  You all are so kind!    Pat is a devoted SCRR picture-taker.  His unending devotion, kindness and time has given us a great many keepsakes of our running days. RC  "The Run & Romp Six Legged race is on April 26 in Shoreview. All who run with their dogs should consider it. Duke and I ran it the last two years and it is a lot of fun. http://www.helpingpaws.org/  Dave Hartz "    See www.runningamerica08.com to sign up to be an extra in a documentary about an across-USA run. Closest locales are in Iowa. Great Job to  our Boston Runners !  NB   Way to go Wanda Marie!!!!! "The women ruled in Boston, way to go all! CL"   I have the white banner from the booth on Friday, I'm looking for the SCRR blue banner. Roger    I am in desperate need of some advice from my River Runners colleagues. Three weeks before the Earth Day 1/2 marathon I did my 11 mile training run and it went great. Two days later I woke up with extreme pain in my lower back. I mean really low, in the sacral area. I have had a hard time running ever since. Needless to say, I didn't run the half, but I was there cheering all of you on! Any ideas of where to go or what to do? I am really not a good bystander. Jenny B.  Jenny B.----Could be sacroiliac joint disfunction, or a back problem. Make an appt. to see your chiropractor or MD. If you need a name or two, contact me or other SCRRs. Bob K   Anybody know where our SCRR blue banner is?   The blue banner has been found. AF    Pat --- what are you doing in the Spring "snow"??? :-))) C J   Freezing his hiney like the rest of us - and loving it!! - RS     Did you read "Found in Boston" in the most recent Runners World? The "end of the story" is on a video on the RW website, pants reunited with owner! Good morning, St. Cloud runners! Anyone running Grandma's marathon? If you need lodging, check out www.landtrustduluth.org. Duluthians are opening their homes to out-of-town runners, and the runners make a tax-deductable donation to the local non-profit Northern Communities Land Trust. Get a great place to stay while helping a great cause!   Greetings from Madrid, Spain. We walked a half marathon tonight just visiting Tapas bars. Marathon is Sunday morning, setting a PR is not in the plans. Hello to everyone in St. Cloud.  Steve Glaser and Jay.   How many people altogether ran Brainerd marathon this morning? 80 finishers, 220 finishers in the half marathon.    Brainerd Marathon article and photos - click here   Way to go Brainerd survivors! You are REAL runners! WMG   Way to go George and other Brainerd crazies! Bob K & Joe B, live from Oklahoma. Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon  Joe Buckentine 2:56:01  Bob Kovell 3:45:48  Madrid Marathon   Jay Johnson  3:44:47   "This coming Saturday, May 3 is the first Scheels 5K.  There will be great prizes, chip timing and a whole lot more for only $12 before Saturday and $15 the day of the race. The race starts at Scheels. Come and join in on the FUN!!!   -Erica Moltzan, Scheels Assistant Manager "     "A River Runners jacket wrapped around clothing was found Sunday in St. Joe.   Call Paul Ford if it is yours."    "You can take the lost jacket deal off. Paul"     Runner chases, tackles thief -  Star Tribune article - click here  Scary running story from Duluth  click here    "Another great newsletter Anita. Thank you!! AF"    Does anybody know if they are having the Clearwater Travel Plaza Trail Run this year?  Thanks! Missy  I think it fizzled-out.  If anyone wants to breathe life into it - contact Rogo. Clearwater Travel Plaza is defunct, I think, and there is a new owner.  It was a nice trail run, worthy of restarting.  I think there should be a Nelson Bros. Trail Run now...it was such a great   trail race to kick your butt in gear for the season!  Anyone going to New Prague on Sat? Carpool? Call Dan at 503-382-7357 or 320-252-7591 Hi Ladies!!  The Twin Cities 1 Mile race results are posted! Look how we did!! Wow! Wow! Wow!!!!! "Way to go, Kathy and Amy! Jane  Researcher looking for running survey volunteers - Click here.   If anyone is interested in the Apple Duathlon relay, I would like to do the running portion! - Sara  Sara - I'm not a member of SCRR but if you are still looking for a relay partner I'd love to be your biker - Nichol In the runner profile for Brian Woods in the latest newsletter he says one of his goals is to someday run a marathon in under 4:00.  Well, that day is today!  - at the Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon.  Congratulations Brian! -- RS Thanks  to you, Linda, Arvid, Jay, Kathy, Sharon and all the other River Runners I look forward to getting to know better for the fantastic support!  And thanks to Don Lewandowski for the post-run rainwater shower! Brian Woods Way to go Sharon! The first annual LWTM was a huge success! Congrats also to all the RR who ran it as well!~ AW Much thanks to Sharon and all the volunteers at the Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon today. Your work was much appreciated. Dave Hartz You put on a great race Sharon .  Every detail was well thought out and covered perfectly.  The volunteers were excellent and extremely supportive.  It was a great day.  Thank you,  Arvid F. Pat/Evan, great job on the pictures. We all look forward to them!!! DL   "I saw strong, fast, committed runners -- Brian W, Arvid, Jake, Donnie, Yvette, Kurt (s), Kurt (g), Kala, George, Monty, Dave H. We loved to be @ mile 4 water stop. P.S. Sharon great job! Rock-on!  L.C." God bless the camera man! The pictures of LWTM are awesome. Runners, you did a good job! Good luck to all your further endeavors! Irina Tarabrina, Biysk, Russia Thank you Irina.  We so enjoyed the time we spent with you and hope to see you again.   Let me thank you Ron and Bonnie Stock for showing me the marathon course and the best spots to cheer on the runners! I really enjoyed the marathon morning!  MOLODETS (Rus)- way to go! "Thank you to Sharon and all the volunteers for putting on a great race AND for posting the results and photos so quickly. Chris Pahl"   "Congrats to all Wobegon marathon finishers. It looks like I missed a great race. Ran PISA marathon in Italy yesterday. Beautiful rolling hill course in 80 degree weather. Greetings from Rome today~Miss you all~ CSL. " "Pisa Marathon, Italy ,Cindy Lewandowski, 3:50:46" "We all knew all the hard work Sharon did down to every little detail and all the volunteers would make our first LWTM a great success!! I only wish I was able to run & finish one of them Marathons yet in life? RC" There is a fundraiser honoring Greta Perske May 16th 7 p.m. Liquid Assets. Door prizes, silent auction...c'mon! It'll be fun! Good coffee, good friends, good cause! KZM Photos from New Jersey, Oklahoma, and Brainerd marathons click here. "OMG!! LOVE the photos...VERY nice! kzm LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA FUND-RAISER HONORING GRETA PERSKE  FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2008,  7:00 P.M.  LIQUID ASSETS IN SARTELL  LIVE MUSIC BY PETE NELSON & JEFF LEE, DOOR PRIZES, SILENT AUCTION  $5 COVER CHARGE - DONATED TO LLS   This is a fund-raiser being put on by Tim Wolfram and his supporters. Tim is running the Mayor's Marathon in Anchorage, Alaska on June 21, 2008 in honor of Greta. He is part of TEAM IN TRAINING and is raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  Please consider joining us for this fun evening!  "I am looking to purchase a new bike this weekend. Does anyone have any suggestions as to good brands and/or stores in St. Cloud to look at. I would like something that is a cross between a road bike and a mountain bike. Let me know! - Camilla" Camilla - I would suggest going to Scheels and talking to Joe H. He has always been very helpful to me and I have never felt pressure to buy "more bike" than I need. However, if you are interested I do have a Trek Hybrid that  is in perfect condition that I need to sell (I just upgraded) - Nichol  Camilla, Daryl pointed me to the boys at Revolution. My son and I just purchased bikes from them and were happy with the process and the product. Sharon "Anyone going to Fargo? I have a ride to the race, but she won't be returning till Monday. Anyone want company on the way home? Coley"   Blackberry Curve Urban Challenge – May 31st 2008, Guthrie Theater: 8:30 am.  Two people cut loose in the city, armed with the latest technology from Blackberry.  Interested?  If so, save the date, grab a friend and go to www.blackberrycurveuc.com  for your next clue.  It just might land you on Alcatraz.   "MOO! Milk Run 5K Registration is now open at www.mnstatefair.org   or www.raceberryjam.com August 24-Sunday! MOOOOOOO! -DR" "Amy Olson and Mani Campos are looking to recruit some men who are interested in have their VO2 max and lactate levels tested. The notice on this is pretty short as they hope to do the testing THIS WEEK. If you have athletes from the area and who might be interested in this type of free testing, have them contact Mani ( MCampos@csbsju.edu ) or Amy ( AOLSON@csbsju.edu ). "  "Congratulations to Mark and Sarah on their wedding this past weekend. AF" I have a hotel reservation at the Budget Motel in Superior for Grandma's weekend. It is priced at $80 per night at $160 for both nights required. If you are interested, e-mail me at runkeller@hotmail.com .PK"  "Looking for a last minute replacement runner for the Apple Duathlon. If interested, please call Jeff @ 320-493-1931. Thanks." The "Future Ironman" is worth checking out!!! COOL! kzm "Let us run with hope in our hearts - and wings on our heels!" - from Chariots of Fire. Al Z, we are very sad & sorry to hear about the loss of your stepbrother. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.  RC Find the future Ironman -  click here. Let's do a Monday morning run at 7:30 from Coborn's, Sauk Rapids. AF  For those interested in doing some hiking on the Superior Hiking Trail this fall - click here. - RS  Thanks for the info on the Superior Hiking Trail!  It looks beautiful. Judy P   Thank you River Runners for ALL your help with the Apple Du, it was much appreciated!!! Greats pics Pat!  Apple Committee    On her way to state again, Heidi Peterson placed second in the 3200 meter with a time of 11:27. Congratulations and good luck in the 1600 on Saturday.  May 31st the Sartell Lions 5K My Way fee increases. Get in now to avoid the increase. Hope to see you all on June 21st!   Greetings!  Hope to see you at the Mayor's race on Friday, June 13.   Tim O'Driscoll   "Less than two weeks until the Sartell Mayor's 5k looking forward to seeing you there." The MN State Parks system is now taking reservations for this fall.  If anyone is interested in camping on the North Shore you can make your reservations, or contact me. -- Ron   I thought you would want to know that our friend, Kathy Carlson, is at St. Cloud Hospital. She has an infection that decided to settle in her throat/breathing tube and has been there since Saturday. She claims she is bored and can be reached at 251-2700 ext 64641. She is on antibiotics and steroids and hopes to go home tomorrow (Tuesday). We're all Family! Pam    Almost a perfect day Sunday morning for the Buffalo Triathlon. Buffalo Lake was cold but calm. How did our members do?  Good luck at the state meet Heidi! There is a nice article on Jim Dahl in the St. Cloud Times.  He ran 50 miles on his 50th birthday. Update on Kathy Carlson: she had surgery yesterday removing tonsils and adenoids. She's on heavy steroids and antibiotics to kill the infection, so is staying in the hospital at least until tomorrow. When Jane called this AM, Kathy said she slept badly last night so isn't up to visitors today (Wednesday).  Gene    Checked the hospital this morning and our Kathy has been discharged.  Hope all is well Kathy!   Has anyone heard if the St. Joseph Lion's 5K is happening this year?   Saturday, July 5th at 8:00 a.m.  - RS     "Way to go ""Photo Pat"" --- C J"  "Congratulations to Paynesville's Linda Keller, state champion in both the 1600 and 3200 meter races. Gerry "    "Where will we find the results of the Mayor's 5K?",    "Greetings from Moscow, Russia!! I made here just fine. Tonight I board the train for a 10 hour trip to Lipestk. Then Yaroslavl next week. Hope to get some runs in. AF  "As always...GREAT PICS, Pat!!!! kzm"  Coming from you that's quite a compliment!  Thanks KZM   Thursday morning run? 6:00 am from the YMCA. 8 mile bridge loop. Meet me there. Dan C  A film clip from the Fargo Marathon website features our own SCRR, Dan C. Check it out! click here - KC Thanks to the River Runners for helping with the Sartell Mayor's 5k Run, you are "Rock Stars". The results should be up shortly. Best Wishes for a good running season to all.-    Tim O'Driscoll, Mayor of Sartell  "Only a few days until the Sartell Lions 5K My Way event. Great door prizes after the run. Walkers encouraged to participate. Registrations available on this site! Thanks SCRR!"     "A bagpiper will be entertaining thousands of runners at Grandma's Marathon on 6/21 at Lemon Drop Hill. Good luck to all of the runners who will be in Duluth next Saturday! TW"   Grandmas runners and spectators are all invited to join other SCRRs at Sir Benedicts (located close to the 24 mile mark) Saturday at 2:00pm. See you there! The Spectator     "Good luck to everyone at Grandma's."    "I remember Cokato 10k had a bagpiper when I finished the race I played the bagpipe also Joe Buck"  "Greetings again from Russia! I will soon depart Moscow by train to Yaroslavl. Ran twice in Lipestk. Good luck to all the Grandma's Marathoners this weekend. AF" "Thursday morning run from YMCA, 5:45am. (Dan C.)"    "I found Sartell. I made it home late Tuesday night, Thanks, AF"   Hi River Runners. Just a reminder, the Foot Lake 4 is June28th. in Willmar. T shirts, massages ,fireman's pancake breakfast and music. Which other run has a bagpiper?"  Good luck to the Fun Bunch at the triathlon in Lubbock, TX! -- RS You could all run out to St. Cloud camp ground Sat, July 5th and have a pancake breakfast or Biscuits and gravy for $3.00.  Starts at 8:30 AM. I'll buy the coffee. Ken Uecker Are there any pictures from the 5k My Way in Sartell a few weeks ago? Sorry, we didn’t receive any. There is a really nice article on Jodi Nelson-Ryan in the issue of "In Style" that just came out this weekend. I am not sure who all gets this free in their mailbox, so I will bring it to the Saturday breakfast run. Yvette.   Thanks Yvette Also on July 19th - Rick and Bonnie Hlebain are hosting a group run. "Is the run Saturday at the Pine Cone location or down town?" Pine Cone.   Thanks   Hey River Runners, the Foot Lake 4 now has a photographer! Her name is Sandra Schlagle and she is part of the FL4 committee. Leon "Results for the River Rat 5K held June 21 in Little Falls is posted on www.pickleevents.com     A big thanks to all of you who came."  Joe Buckentine   45    Saint Cloud MN   1:16:13   6:22  David Hartz    51    Cold Spring MN   1:20:52   6:45  Monty Steffens   49    Sartell MN   1:21:04   6:46  Tim Wright   43    Sauk Rapids MN   1:27:31   7:18  Gretchen Amundson   29    Saint Cloud MN   1:27:50   7:20  Andrew Nelson   20    Saint Cloud MN   1:28:31   7:23   Bob Kovell   55    St. Cloud MN   1:32:41   7:44  Lisa Hines   45    Waite Park MN   1:34:13   7:52  Harold Loch   45    Sartell MN   1:39:12  Rob Ferris   39    St. Cloud MN   1:46:59   8:55  Philip Hedlof   23   M   Saint Cloud MN   1:47:35   8:58  Rick Truex   53    Sartell MN   1:51:09  Sara Wolf   28    Sauk Rapids MN   1:51:50   9:20  Amy Swenson   32    Sartell MN   2:08:49   10:45   Nate Swenson   37    Sartell MN   2:08:50   10:45   Jason Fogt   22    St. Joseph MN   2:14:14   11:12  Robb Mattila   35    Sartell MN   2:14:13  Jason Fogt   22    St. Joseph MN   2:14:14  Sara Koeng   30    Saint Cloud MN   2:19:40   11:39   "My address for the July 19th run is 512 3rd St N Sartell. Its on a cul de sac so you need to enter from 5th Ave. The best way to get here from Pine Cone Rd is east on 2 1/2 St to 5th Ave. Then left to 3rd St. From Riverside Ave. go west on 4th St N to 3rd Ave, then left to 3rd St Then right to my house. My phone # if you have any problems is 255-9018."  RH   Hello All!! On July 19 at 8am there will be another Scheels hosted 5K race. This is a chip timed race on a certified course. It starts and finishes at Scheels. The cost is $12 in advance and $15 the day of. You can get race registration forms at the store or print one off our website. There are prizes, medals and door prizes. If you have any questions please feel free to call me at Scheels 252-9494. Thank you and can't wait to see you there!! -Erica Moltzan    Last call for Okobogi marathon. It's just like Boston marathon, 20,000 in purse money.  Bus leaves at Friday 2:30. call Joe 250-1640 h