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MDRA News - Events
Two new slideshows!
Enjoy these two new slideshows courtesy of RunMinnesota photographer, Wayne Kryduba. MN Military Appreciation Run/Walk and the Minneapolis Duathlon.
Enjoy these two new slideshows courtesy of RunMinnesota photographer, Wayne Kryduba. MN Military Appreciation Run/Walk and the Minneapolis Duathlon.
City of Lakes 25K 2010 will mark the 29th running of the City of Lakes 25K which was created, in 1982, as a middle distance trial for those running the newly created Twin Cities Marathon and other fall marathons, or for those looking for a fall, middle distance running event. In 2010, the City of Lakes race will again host the USATF-MN Championship Series finale.... Read more...
28th Annual Victory Races Monday, September 6, 2010 8:00 a.m. - 10K - Certified Course (MDRA Grand Prix Event) 9:30 a.m. - 5K Certified Course 10:15 a.m. - Victory Lap Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run Doubleheader - you can run both the 10K & 5K for total but have to pre-register Race Info & Registration 2009 Results... Read more...
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Membership Benefits JOIN or RENEW now to receive the 2010 Running Minnesota annual calendar which is the most comprehensive race schedule, log book & resource guide for Minnesota running along with other great benefits of membership! Running Minnesota Annual,... Read more...
MDRA Latest Blog
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Wanna 5K, or perhaps 10K?
Wanna 5K, or perhaps 10K?
MDRA has partnered with the Twin Cities Marathon to offer a training program aimed at preparing runners to race the TCM 5K or TCM 10K run on the day before the marathon, Saturday, October 2, 2010. If you are new[…]
Source: Run Minnesota
Created on: 13 Aug 2010 | 6:41 am
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Christopher McDougall, Author of Born to Run, To Visit Gear West
Christopher McDougall, Author of Born to Run, To Visit Gear West
To claim Christopher McDougall’s book Born to Run is a popular read among runners would be a serious understatement. McDougall tells a fantastic story about the running secrets of the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico’s Copper Canyon. This story alone is[…]
Source: Run Minnesota
Created on: 27 Jul 2010 | 5:47 pm
Run Minnesota | 27 Jul 2010 | 5:47 pm -
Tuesday Trails: I'll be back in 2 weeks
Tuesday Trails: I'll be back in 2 weeks
This week and next week I need to devote my full attention to my other job (the one that pays). I'll be back in 2 weeks with another trail report!
Source: Run Minnesota
Created on: 20 Jul 2010 | 7:37 pm
Run Minnesota | 20 Jul 2010 | 7:37 pm -
Tuesday Trails: Book Review - Minnesota Running Trails
Tuesday Trails: Book Review - Minnesota Running Trails
Hello loyal Tuesday Trails readers! I'm still recovering from my light ankle sprain, and while I ran Hyland and Lebanon Hills this past weekend, overall, I've been doing less mileage as I try to heal. Less running = more time[…]
Source: Run Minnesota
Created on: 13 Jul 2010 | 4:24 pm
Run Minnesota | 13 Jul 2010 | 4:24 pm -
Tuesday Trails: Afton 25K Race Report
Tuesday Trails: Afton 25K Race Report
Happy (belated) Independence Day! What did you do with your extended holiday weekend? Did you shoot off fireworks? Watch fireworks? Roast a pig? Read the Declaration of Independence?With my extended weekend I decided to run the longest trail race I've[…]
Source: Run Minnesota
Created on: 6 Jul 2010 | 3:00 pm
Run Minnesota | 6 Jul 2010 | 3:00 pm
Blog - Down The Backstretch
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Carleton Women #13, Ole Men #16 in D3 Poll
Carleton Women #13, Ole Men #16 in D3 Poll
The Carleton College women's cross country team, 11th-place finishers at the NCAA Division III Championships last November, will open this season as the #13-ranked team in D3.Carleton is the topped-ranked Minnesota Division III program in the U.S. Track and Field[…]
Source: Down the Backstretch
Created on: 2 Sep 2010 | 6:19 am
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Nationally, it's #21 and #26 for Gophers
Nationally, it's #21 and #26 for Gophers
On Monday, we learned where the NCAA pollsters ranked the University of Minnesota cross country teams in the Midwest Region. Yesterday, we learned where the Gophers rank nationally.The Gopher women will open their season ranked #21 in the NCAA Division[…]
Source: Down the Backstretch
Created on: 1 Sep 2010 | 6:03 am
Down the Backstretch | 1 Sep 2010 | 6:03 am -
Gopher Harriers Ranked #2, #4 in Midwest
Gopher Harriers Ranked #2, #4 in Midwest
The University of Minnesota cross country teams will be underdogs in the NCAA Division I Midwest Region, if preseason rankings are valid.The Gopher women, Midwest Regional champs in 2009, are ranked #2 at the start of the 2010 season, behind[…]
Source: Down the Backstretch
Created on: 31 Aug 2010 | 6:07 am
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Macalester Mourns Coach, National Champion
Macalester Mourns Coach, National Champion
Macalester College is mourning the recent death of assistant coach and former NCAA Division III javelin champion Janis Rider.Rider (pictured) died unexpectedly on August 23 while swimming in Hawaii during a vacation with her niece and nephew.In 1988, Rider won[…]
Source: Down the Backstretch
Created on: 30 Aug 2010 | 10:27 am
Down the Backstretch | 30 Aug 2010 | 10:27 am -
Defending Champs Top Class A Rankings
Defending Champs Top Class A Rankings
Defending Minnesota State High School League champions Plainview-Elgin-Millville and Waseca top the pre-season Class A Cross Country rankings released on Friday.The Plainview-Elgin-Millville boys, who edged Perham by a slim two points at State last fall, lead the #2 Yellowjackets and[…]
Source: Down the Backstretch
Created on: 30 Aug 2010 | 6:42 am
Down the Backstretch | 30 Aug 2010 | 6:42 am
