RUNNING BRIEFS
News and Notes from the Roads, Trails and Track
MDRA Annual Party Save the date for the MDRA Annual Party on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at the Edina Community Center. Join us at 11:00 a.m. for pizza and sodas. Free for MDRA members, $5 for guests. The awards program begins at 12:45 and includes the MDRA Grand Prix awards, Volunteer of the Year and the Distinguished Service Award. Prize drawings will take place throughout the day! Race entries, running apparel, local running store gift certificates and more!
MDRA Spring Marathon/Half Training Program The MDRA Spring Marathon and Half Marathon Program begins in March! The class will have an emphasis on training for Grandma’s Marathon and the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon but will easily accommodate those who are training for Med City, Fargo and other spring marathons. An orientation and information session will be held February 27, 2018. Check runmdra.org for location and time. Come and find out how we get our members to their first marathon finish line or help them achieve a marathon PR! The first run is Saturday, March 3. Please see the flyer in this issue for more information. You can register for the program online at runmdra.org. MDRA is the Official Twin Cities Training Group for Grandma’s Marathon! Guaranteed entries available to the sold out Garry Bjorklund for class registrants!
MDRA Polar Bears The MDRA Polar Bears continue to meet on Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. The runs are FREE to everyone and all paces are welcome! To find the weekly location, search for “MDRA Polar Bears” on Facebook or go to runmdra. org for more information. Whether you are maintaining your fitness, building your base or training for Boston, join us for fun winter running!
2018 Race Director’s Conference Join us on January 20, 2018, for the 2018 MDRA Race Director’s Conference presented by Anderson Race Management. Gather with other current and aspiring RD’s and get tips from the best in the business on publications, social media/marketing, race logistics, swag and runners expectations in 2018! The cost is $30 through January 19 and $35 on conference day. Registration and detailed itinerary: runmdra.org/programs/mdra-race-directors-conference/
Indoor Stadium Running Resumes in February Get out of the cold and off the ice. Run your workout on the upper concourse of the U S Bank Stadium! Mark your calendar for the last two dates of the 2018 Indoor Stadium Running season, February 12, 23. Legacy Gate entrance, $3, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Congratulations to the winners of the 2017 MDRA Grand Prix! MEN
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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018
Overall Daniel Strike Under 34 Daniel Docherty 35-39 Nathan Campeau 40-44 Brian Davenport 45-49 Daniel Strike 50-54 Rob Economy 55-59 Kirt Goetzke 60-64 Michael Bjornberg 65-69 Denny Jordan 70-74 Jim Graupner 75-79 Phil Erickson 80-84 Darrell Christensen 85+ Bill Fraser WOMEN Overall Kari Campeau Under 34 Kari Campeau 35-39 Nissa Larson 40- 44 Melissa Gacek 45-49 Danielle Gordanier 55-59 Lisa Hines 55-59 Carla LaVere 60-64 Andriette Wickstrom 65-69 Gloria Jansen 70-74 Rosemary Harnly 75-79 Sandra Dalquist 80-84 Dorthy Marden
2018 MDRA race schedule announced! Race info can be found at runmdra.org March 17 Lake Johanna 4 Mile **free for members** March 31 MDRA 7 Mile **free for members** April 7 Ron Daws 25K April 14 Fred Kurz 10 April 22 MDRA Mudball Classic 4 Mile **free for members** May 27 Mississippi 10 Mile Wednesdays in August Como Park Relays August 5 MDRA 15K September 3 Victory Labor Day Races 5K, 10K, Double Header and Kids Victory Lap September 9 Jeff Winter City of Lakes Half Marathon
MDRA announces 2017 Award honorees Pat Lanin Distinguished Service Award - Since 1982, the MDRA has presented this award annually to recognize individuals who have made a significant contribution to the running community in Minnesota: Gabriele Grunewald for her achievements as a runner, for her work in creating awareness for rare cancers and her perseverance in the face of hardship. #bravelikegabe. Volunteer of the Year - Since 1984, the MDRA has presented this award annually to recognize a volunteer or group for their commitment of time and energy to the MDRA: Mark LeDuc for his service to the running community and his work with Indoor Stadium Running. The awards will be presented at the: MDRA Annual Party, January 20, 2018 11:00 free pizza and soda for members, guests $5. 12:45 MDRA Award Presentation and Grand Prix Awards
