Volunteers Needed:
Want to give back? Our partners are looking for volunteers!
If 2013 is your year to do more, Anderson Race Management can help you achieve your goal. Volunteering is fun and easy and does so much for the events looking for help! The Rave Run, on May 10, is the first event that could use your help! For more on volunteering for any of the events we work with, please email Ann Rhea at ann@andersonraces.com. And thanks for being a part of the great community we call home!
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Explore Minnesota Challenge Takes Second Trip Around the State 
Today -December, 2013
Anderson Race Management and Explore Minnesota Tourism have teamed up to bring you a new statewide running series called the "Explore Minnesota Challenge." This series of more than 25 races in four designated areas around the state of Minnesota encourages participation in various running, walking, biking and triathlon events.
Participants will be awarded a special Explore Minnesota Challenge lapel pin for participation in each of the regions they have finished a race. A special Explore Minnesota Challenge medal will be awarded to those who complete a total of 5 events including one in each of the four designated areas. Participants who register for the series will also receive membership in the Minnesota Distance Running Association and a starter kit. More information and registration is online here.
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Run with the Wolves 
April 6, Minneapolis
Join us Saturday, April 6th at Lake Harriet for our 6th annual Run With The Wolves 5K.
Registration is only $25 if you sign up online before April 3rd! Participants will receive a commemorative race t-shirt, a post-race celebration, and a ticket to watch the Timberwolves take on the Detroit Pistons later that night! Kids are also invited to participate in our Kid's Fun Run for only $15.
For more information and to register, visit timberwolves.com/run or call Erica at 612-673-8341.
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Race for Justice 
April 14, Minneapolis
The University of Minnesota Law School invites you to the 11th Annual Race for Justice 5K, a fun run and walk for all ages and abilities that supports public interest law practice. The popular route follows some the most scenic areas of riverfront Minneapolis, circling Nicollet Island, dipping into downtown, and then returning along the Stone Arch Bridge and St. Anthony Main. In addition to professional race management and chip timing, we're pleased to feature technical shirts for 2013.
Proceeds from the Race for Justice go to the Loan Repayment Assistance Program of Minnesota (LRAP). By subsidizing legal education debt for dedicated public interest attorneys, LRAP helps lawyers help the disadvantaged. With its focus on access to justice, the Race attracts participants and sponsors from across the Minnesota legal community, as well as the active public. For more information, visit law.umn.edu/raceforjustice.html.
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Running of the Pigs 
April 20, Saint Paul
Join us for the 10th Annual St. Paul Saints "Running of the Pigs" - Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Midway Stadium. It is a run that's as Fun as a Saints game!  There is a 5K (on a certified course and awards for winners of each division), a fun Mascot Run, and for those of you with friends and family who are not as into running as you are, The Saints' original Zer0K is a great opportunity to sit and cheer while enjoying beverages and snacks from a couch during the race. All who register will get a T-shirt (racers and sitters alike), a post-race meal, and a ticket to any Saints baseball game in May. The 5K is $35 ($40 on race day) and the Zer0K is just $20. Call (651) 644-6659 for details or see Saintsbaseball.com/community/5k/. |
Big Climb 
April 20, Minneapolis
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's 4th annual Big Climb is a stair climb to raise funds to find cures for blood cancers. Participants can choose to leisurely climb or race up 48 or 95 floors. All proceeds benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).
 Big Climb is Saturday, April 20 at 8:00 a.m., hosted by Capella Tower. Located at 225 South Sixth Street in downtown Minneapolis, Capella Tower is one of the tallest buildings in the Minneapolis skyline . Free parking available for registrants. Start times will be emailed to registrants the Wednesday before the race. Activities begin at 7:30 a.m. and run till noon. Climbing starts at 8 a.m.
Register online at bigclimbforcures.org/mn. The registration fee ($50/48 floors or $70 for 95 floors) includes a Big Climb T-shirt, timing chip, free food & refreshments and a morning of entertainment.
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Get Your Rear in Gear 
April 21, Edina
The ninth annual Get Your Rear in GearŽ - Twin Cities is at Southdale Center on Sunday, April 21. This 5K Run/Walk is planned to raise awareness of the nation's No. 2 cancer killer: colon cancer.
 Registration begins at 7 a.m., the Kids' Fun Run starts at 8:30 with the starting gun for the 5K Run at 9 a.m. and walk begins at 9:05. Registration information is available online at GetYourRearinGear.com/TwinCities. Information about volunteering, fundraising, sponsoring an event or forming a team is also posted on the website.
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Minneapolis Recycle Run 
April 21, Minneapolis
The Recycle Run was created to support sustainable park projects including the Earth Day Clean-Up. The event takes place Sunday, April 21 around beautiful Lake Harriet in south Minneapolis. Youth 11 and under can participate in the FREE half-mile kids run! The 5K Run is a chip-timed event. All participants will receive a t-shirt and giveaways with registration. Participants are encouraged to bring their used running shoes and shirts. Items will be collected and recycled. Register at minneapolisrecyclerun.com.
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Next Steps 5K 
April 27, St. Paul
The Next Steps 5K race is all about helping homeless people reach for a more healthy lifestyle through fitness. The Listening House Next Steps Running Club is a small, but dedicated group of volunteers and homeless persons who run or walk twice weekly to do something healthy regularly with the objective of inspiring and supporting homeless persons. By running in this race on April 27 at Upper Landing Park on Shepard Road in St. Paul, you will make a visible commitment to this cause. Why not join us for this race or our weekly 30 minute runs any Monday or Friday at 7:00 am at Listening House at 215 West 9th Street in Saint Paul?
Call Julie at the Listening House at 651.227.5911 or Julie @listeninghouse.org for more information or check out the race online.
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Down the Pike...
 Wright County Law Enforcement Torch Run Half Marathon & 5K for Special Olympics Minnesota
May 4
Buffalo, MN
Support the 7,200 athletes of Special Olympics Minnesota through this challenging half marathon course or family-friendly 5K walk/run along the beautiful, rolling hills of the Wright County countryside! The 3rd annual Wright County Law Enforcement Torch Run Half Marathon & 5K for Special Olympics Minnesota will be held Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Sturges Park in Buffalo, MN. Registration is available at wrightcounty.kintera.org. Half marathon fees are $50 until 3/4/13, $60 until 4/4/13 and $75 until 5/4/13 and the 5K is $25.
 Rave Run at Valleyfair May 10 Shakopee, MN
The Rave Run was founded in 2012 by a runner, an artist and an insomniac. The idea was to bring the adrenaline pumping music and special effects from electronic festivals onto a 5K course. The dazzling light effects are designed by EDC artists and industry experts. It's like Willy Wonka's chocolate factory except with lights. It's candy for your eyes and ears. It's a glow run...gone wild! Get ready for the night of your life. Experience a magical world of light and sound unlike anything else out there. Packet Pickup is Thursday May 9th from 10:30-7:30 at Sports Authority, Richfield, 1150 W 78th St. at the Shops at Lyndale, Richfield, MN 5542. Find more information here.
 Med City Marathon
May 25 & 26
Rochester, MN
Med City Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k is coming up on May 26th! The 18th annual race is always a memorable Memorial Day Weekend! Come early on Saturday May 25th for the Health Expo and find all sorts of great deals! Also on Saturday is the Med City Kids Marathon, a 1.2 mile fun run with over 700 kids from Kindergarten to 8th grade. Following that is the Mascot races, Toddler Trot, Diaper Dash and 5K! Catch all the action Saturday and Sunday on the Jumboton! Sunday will showcase the Marathon, Half Marathon, 4-person Relay and 20 Miler. Finisher medals will be given to all Marathoners, Half Marathoners and 5K runners. All event runners will receive technical t-shirts. Wrap up the fun filled weekend with live music, post race party and free beer! To top it off for the ambitious people out there, we are coming out with a 2 Day Challenge for those who want to run the 5k on Saturday and any event on Sunday. Those wanting to do the 5K challenge will receive a discount on the 5K and receive a special award for completing both! Make it a relaxing weekend by staying in one of our exceptional host hotels starting at only $60 a night! Join us.
 Randy's Run 5K
May 27
Eden Prairie, MN
Randy's Run celebrates service, freedom and future by donating every cent raised on this family fun, timed 5K on Memorial Day to the Randy's Run scholarship at Eden Prairie High School.  In it's 4th year, Randy's Run is known for the great Nike shirt, awesome awards and prizes but most of all for bringing families out to thank the service of our uniformed citizens. The loop 5K is held at Purgatory Creek Park at 8:00 a.m. on Memorial Day, ahead of the annual Memorial Day service honoring veterans and military personnel. There is a unique Special Ops Challenge for those in uniform. For more information and to register visit randysrun.org.
2013 Gary Bjorkland Half Marathon Entries Available
Saturday, June 21  This year, Grandma's Marathon has partnered with the American Lung Association, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in an effort to raise valuable funds in the fight against cancer. A limited number of Grandma's Marathon and Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon entries have been made available through these programs and Grandma's Marathon invites you to find out more information about how you can have both an enjoyable and meaningful race experience by visiting one of the websites below. American Lung Association - 02 Runners http://action.lung.org/site/TR?fr_id=7301&pg=entry Pancreatic Cancer Action Network - Team Hope http://teamhope.kintera.org/grandmasmarathon2013 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - St. Jude Heroes http://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?fr_id=3980&pg=entryWomen's Running Bloomington Ha lf Marathon and 5K June 16Bloomington The Women's Running Bloomington Half Marathon and 5k is the premier women's only half marathon event in Minnesota! Grab your running shoes and your girlfriends and join thousands of women from across the country for incredible weekend. F inishers receive the legendary blingin' two-in-one finishers medal with removable charm, as well as a designer goodie bag, gorgeous race tee, personalized bib, post-race party and much more! Kick off the weekend at our two-day, women-focused health and fitness expotique at the Ramada Inn in Bloomington. Perfect for runners and walkers of all abilities, Women's Running Bloomington benefits Girls On The Run Twin Cities! More information and registration is online here.  Are you ready to take on a new challenge? Trying to get back in shape? Looking to meet new people? Want to continue doing an activity you love while making a difference? Whatever your motivation, Team In Training is right for you! The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training (TNT) is the world's largest charity endurance sports training program. Our coaches prepare people of all abilities for 5K's, 10K's, half marathons, full marathons, obstacle course events, and 100 mile bike rides. In 25 years we've raised over $1.32 billion in the pursuit of a cure for blood cancer. This season we will be training for many exciting events including: Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon, Nike Women's Marathon San Francisco, Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Tough Mudder Wisconsin, Door County Century Ride, and a Three Event Series that includes training for a local 5k, 10k and half marathon. Embark on the experience of a lifetime and help us find a cure for cancer. Learn more at teamintraining.org/mn/firsttimehere/tellmemore or call us at 612-259-4642. |
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From our Partners
 Join the Minnesota Distance Running Association and receive this complete resource guide to Minnesota running! This resource guide lists over 300 races and also doubles as a training log. With your $25 MDRA membership you also receive bi-monthly issues of RunMinnesota, 3 free races and much more! Please see the MDRA membership page for more info.
 As warmer weather approaches and you begin to increase your running workload, it's important to be safe. Be sure to keep these Spring Running Tips from Twin Cities Orthopedics in mind!  Access Walk-in Clinics FOR WHEN YOU FINISH A LITTLE TOO STRONG Visit one of TCO's six acute injury Access Walk-in Clinics. Open weekdays, weeknights and Saturdays.
Virtual Clinics AN INJURY IS REQUIRED, AN APPOINTMENT IS NOT
Suffer a running injury and not sure where to turn? TCO's free Virtual Clinic injury service allows users to speak and interact with a Certified Athletic Trainer who will evaluate your injury and offer suggestions.
 Whole Foods Market - America's Healthiest Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market is the world's leading natural and organic retailer and America's Healthiest Grocery Store. With tips, recipes, cooking techniques and more, our Health Starts HereŽ program gives you all the tools you need to start including more healthy foods like fruits and vegetables, beans, grains and other unprocessed, whole foods into your everyday meals. Can healthy taste good? Yeah, we've got you covered on that too.
Whole Foods Recipe of the Month:
Beef, Bean & Veggie Chili This chili gets hearty flavor from beans, bell peppers and corn. Top it with your choice of classic garnishes, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions, cilantro and lime wedges. Ingredients: - 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 pound (95% lean) ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chili powder, plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups fresh or frozen diced bell peppers
- 1 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
- 2 (15 ounce) cans no-salt added beans, such as kidney and/or black
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
Method: In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook 5 more minutes. Stir in chili powder and cumin. Add broth, bell peppers, corn, beans and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer, covered, until the flavors blend, 20 to 25 minutes. *For an even heartier stew, add 1/2 cup bulgur wheat and 1 cup water along with the beans; cook the chili an extra 20 minutes to allow the bulgur to soften, and then let the stew sit, covered, for 10 minutes before serving. The bulgur will give it an even thicker, meatier texture and add nutrients and fiber. Watch our video featuring this recipe.
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We Minnesotans are a quirky bunch. We like to fish, eat hot dish, and run in some of the most perplexing weather in the country. MinneapolisRunning.com focuses on local running news and events, as well as providing universal training advice to help you run your fastest. As a group of Twin Cities runners, we strive to cultivate a site with local appeal and global relevance. The articles and reviews found here are written by and for runners. We hope to communicate our experiences in ways that make sense. Whether you're brand new to running, or have been at it for 50 years; live in Minneapolis or don't, there's something here for you!  We at Running USA, want to provide you - a runner and fan of our sport - two resources which will keep you current with news in our industry from vendor announcements to technology enhancements and trends, to race results and stories from our members. Click here to be informed!
 Jamba Juice wants to inspire and simplify healthy living! Jamba Juice has 4 different Fruit and Vegetable smoothies this summer which contain frozen fruit, kale, broccoli, beets etc. We always have fresh wheatgrass shots every day as well. This month Jamba Juice will be serving free smoothies at the Minneapolis Recycle Run around Lake Harriet. And bring in your race bib from any Anderson Race to Jamba Juice by Lake Calhoun and we will give you a free smoothie if you buy one.
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