UPCOMING EVENTS
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Missoula Kids Marathon, Boone & Crockett Club, July 13, 10 a.m.
River City Roots 4-Mile Run/Walk, Aug. 25, 9:30 a.m., XXXs
Missoula Mile, Sept. 8, 9:00 a.m., Runner's Edge
RWM Annual Meeting of Members, Sept. 11, 5:30 p.m., 5501 Rattlesnake Dr.
Run@Work Day, Sept. 20, noon, various locations
Sweathouse Half Marathon, Sept. 21, 9 a.m., Victor
Missoula All Women's Diva Day 5K, Oct. 12, 9:30 a.m., Community Medical Center
Pumpkin Run 5K & 400 meters, Oct. 20, 9:45 a.m., Osprey Stadium
Beginner Runner 102 Training Class, Oct. 26, 8:30 a.m. Runner's Edge
Tread of the Undead Zombie 5K, Oct. 27, Fort Missoula
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RUN WILD MISSOULA INFORMATION
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Letter from the Executive Director: Run Wild Missoula Is My Motivation To Run
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by Eva Dunn-Froebig, Run Wild Missoula Executive Director
At the close of my last season of cross-country, a teammate and friend decided to put a goofy list of awards together for everyone on the team. I was awarded "Least Likely to Run Again." The title might have offended anyone else, but not me. Although I was committed to the sport and my team, running wasn't my life in college . . . Click here to read more of Eva's article about running the Missoula Half Marathon.
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Missoula Marathon: Getting Ready - Volunteers Needed
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2013 is the first year that entries for the Missoula Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K were capped. Both the marathon and half-marathon hit there entry limits of 1,500 and 3,500, respectively. The Missoula Marathon 5K is still open for entry as well as the Kids Marathon. However, none of the Missoula Marathon races would be possible without the amazing volunteers. Thank you if you've already signed up to help during Missoula Marathon weekend. Even if you are running there are volunteer opportunities from Thursday, July 12 - Monday, July 15.. Read more here and to sign up as a volunteer. Click here to register for the Missoula 5K and Kids Marathon.
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Missoula Marathon: Jeff Galloway
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by Pam Gardiner, Leader, Galloway Training Class Coach
Jeff Galloway and his wife Barbara will be here for their third Missoula Marathon. There are a number of opportunities to meet Jeff over the weekend. Please join him! Read more here.
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View From The Back: BOP-Friendly Races
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Member Spotlight
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by Run Wild Missoula Member Terry Stekly "If it's 90 degrees, think snow!" Click here to see RWM members reminding us that running is great in Missoula no matter the weather.
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Diva Day October 12: Get Ready
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by Sue Falsey, Diva Day Race Director
Registration for the Missoula All Women's 5K Run on Diva Day officially opens on June 1. Start planning: shoes, training, check check. Next to think about ...outfit...hmmmm, hair.. hmmmm, friends to run with..easy, family to bring..easy too. But get it going. This year we are limiting participants to 1,350. Last year we had 1,109 register, and we have been growing by a couple of hundred every year...so don't wait til the last day. Click here for more information and online registration. If you are interested, please contact [email protected].
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New! - RMW Event - Tread of the Undead 5K
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On October 27, the Zombie 5k, a Run Wild Missoula event, will take place at Fort Missoula. In preparation for the race, we are holding a contest, asking people to submit a short essay explaining the reason why Missoula has been overrun by the zombies. Be as creative and funny and scary and imaginative as you can ad the best essay will receive a free race entry. Your deadline is Friday, August 30. Please submit your essay. zombierun@runwildmissoula.org. Click here for more information.
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Race Prep Tips
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by Angela Listug, DPT, CMPT, FAAOMPT, Alpine Physical Therapy As we get closer to the Missoula Marathon it's time to start thinking about the things besides just the running. These are a collection of tips that we've collected over the years from our own experience and from other runner's who shared their wisdom. Click here to read these quick tips.
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Around Town
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Four on the Fourth at the Fairgounds, July 4, 4 miles at 9 a.m., 1/2 mile at 9:10 a.m., Missoula Fairgrounds. Register online.
Bri's Run - Brianne Pacheco MT Memorial, July 6, 5k Run, Polson. 9 a.m. at Polson High School Stadium. Registration info.
Glacier Challenge, July 6, 50 miles, Whitefish, 7:30 a.m. Register by July 4. Register online.
Arlee Celebration 5k & 10k, July 6, 9 a.m., Arlee. Contact June Rae McDonald at 890-5785 for more info.
Schweitzer Mountain Trail Run, July 20, 3 .5 and 10 miles. More info.
July 19, 20, & 21 Big Sky State Games, Billings, 5K on July 19 at 6 p.m.; 10K on July 20 at 7:30 a.m.; Half Marathon on July 20 at 7 a.m.. Registration info.
34th Buffalo Run, July 20, St. Ignatius, 1 mile fun run/walk, 4 mile run/walk, 7 mile run at 8 a.m. and half-marathon at 7 a.m.. Registration form.
Flint Creek Valley Road Race & Mountain Trail Run, July 27, Philipsburg, 5K and 6M trail run at 8 a.m. & 1 mile run at 10 a.m.. Registration form.
Book'n it for the Library, 8K, 3K July 27, Missoula Public Library. Register online.
The 11th annual An Ri Ra Montana Irish Festival, Aug. 10, Butte, 5K/10K at 9:15 a.m. and 1 mile walk/run at 8:30 a.m. Register online.
Bitter Root Water Forum's Run for the River!, Aug. 10, Hamilton, 5K, 5:00 p.m. See here for information. Register here.
31st Annual Big Mountain Run, Aug 10, Whitefish, Whitefish Mountain Resort, 10 a.m. More info.
MT Island Challenge Hike, Bike and Run, 6K, 9K, 15K, 22 & 43 mile bike, Aug. 3, Half Moon Ranch, Lewiston. Register online.
11th Annual Whitefish Friends & Family Fun Run/Walk 10K, 5K & 1 mile, Aug. 24, Whitefish, 9:30 a.m. Call 406-862-9378 or more info here. Dirty Dash, Sept. 7, Missoula Equestrian Park. Register online. Sioux Falls Marathon, September 8. $10 discount to RWM members with promo code SFMHMR. Register online. Center of the Nation Series, Sept. 16, 5 marathons, 5 days in 5 states: North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska. More info.
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Run Wild,
Chris Everett, Running Wild Newsletter EditorP.S. Unsubscribing to this email won't eliminate you from receiving emails about volunteer opportunities.
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