One Last Tecumseh 2009

Last post here just of me doing what I like to do - give the peace sign. Not exactly sure what point this was, but I assure you Coach Misty was just a bit in front - I was being a Taramahara and trailing her! Doesn't look all that hard of running, but that damn marathon is one tough one to do, but oh so sweet when you finish and get something to eat and get to stand by the blazing-hot fire in the ole CCC shelter. Life is good!

peace

Tecumseh 2009 - Coach Misty 2

Here's another of Coach Misty at the finish. My, she looks so unfazed from doing 26.2+ miles in that terrain - unlike myself - beat and tore-up. Don't know how she does it? She tells me just to - run! But, seems so simple an explanation. Maybe some day I will catch-on?

peace,

the Frog

Tecumseh 2009 - Coach Misty

FYI - that's Coach Misty up one of the infamous big-hills at Tecumseh. It's a bit blurry, but then again I am trying to do photography on the run! Judging by the other runners she is following that mantra of hers to run "even-effort" on the hills, so those others are maybe expending way too much precious energy on that asecent? Didn't take notes on their bib numbers, so have no way of telling where they finished, but I doubt they were ahead of Coach M.

peace,

the Other Frog

Tecumseh 2009

FYI,

Pic of frog in not-so-good-form at the finish line at Tecumseh Trail Maration in 4:29-something, 30 or so seconds behind Coach Misty. I wish I would have recognized she was so close because I would have made an effort to trounce it right behind her.....whatever!

The photographer there at the finish gets my rathe in the sense I approached that line in great form, head-up, both hands in the air with the V or peace-sign, whichever you prefer, and she missed that moment, as well as capturing the time clock in the background. And they call themselves professionals with friggin digital cameras? Oh well, it is the best I can do. Will post a few others of the Coach later on!

peace,

SUP 2?

OK, you DRR,

Nothing up there about Tecumseh on December 5th where the Frog about killed himself trying to post a good finish time. I almost caught up to "Coach-M" and if I knew I was that close that last mile I might have run even harder. But this Frog has no intentions of ever finishing 1-foot in front of Coach.

So, where is all this "family" thing? Let's get this DRR thing back in the swing. Ya, I got no way to get to you, at least until Feb 18th, but meanwhile it would be nice to see some news of all your DRR doings up here so I can keep reasonable pace with you.

Hey, at least get some news up there about Tecumseh, Dec 5, 2009 because I know there were some of you out there like the Om-man, Misty, Betty and not sure if others.

I ran that damn trail marathon the best I could and proud to wear that DRR shirt. And, I did get some compliments referrring to Dirty Red, especially coming down the home-stretch when I got my feet on real-pavement and could do some solid pushing-off on foot-strike.

I miss ya DRR so let's get this "family" back to its roots! I guess that means Misty has to do more work than she has time to tend to. OK, Coach, I understand, but you better work with me to get ready for Leadville!

And, then there is Boston. I know at least one of you are going. Are there more? What about that Fast-Jen - I came close to keeping up with you last year. Just would be nice to hear from some of yous!

peace my running brothers and sisters,

Frogger

Dirty Red Runs ZOY!

2010 Team

I am trying to pull the team together and get some ideas of what we want DRR to be. It's been a little crazy the past few months with ultra marathon training and busy lives, but Team DiRTY ReD is a family! I am working on some team plans for 2010 and hope that you still want to be part of the team. In the next month or so, I will be organizing the team for next year. If you don't want to be a part of the team, let me know! Hopefully we can pull the family back together and live up to the DiRTY ReD Racing Name.

Good Luck to everyone who is running the Chicago Marathon!! Hopefully we will have some DiRTY ReD team shirts out there! : )

Misty

SUP?

Hey gang, what's up with Dirty Red? No new posts or news since July! Want about Dances With Dirt? I would have thought some news and pics would be up here by now! Anyways, just wondering SUP with the DR!

peace,
frogger

Men's or Women's Team Shirts

Does anyone need or want a team shirt? I am looking into getting some shirts printed but would like to know about how many.
Please email me if your interested in a shirt.

Misty

Group Runs Week of 7-12-09

Tuesday 5:45am Misty's ( 5.5 miles hills )
Thursday 5:45am Misty's ( 5-7 miles )
Friday 6:30am Southlake YMCA ( 8 miles )
Saturday 6:00am Fleet Feet Sports ( 10 miles hills )
Sunday 7:00am Dunes Wilson Shelter 18 miles

We are also trying to get together a 30 mile bike ride on Sunday after the run. Let me know if you would be interested!!

Misty

Group Runs Week of 6/29

Tuesday Morning 5:45am Misty's House 5.5 miles
Tuesday Evening 7:30pm Wheeler 6-8 miles

Thursday Morning 5:45am Misty's House 5.5 miles

Friday Morning 5:30am Southlake YMCA 8 miles

Group Runs for Week of 6/21/09

I know it's been a long time since anyone posted a group run, but now that everyone is back on the same schedule ( kind of ) it looks like there are some group runs that we can share.
Thursday Morning 6/25 5:45 am Misty's house ( 5 miles )

Friday Morning 6/26 5:30am Southlake YMCA ( 6-7 miles)

Saturday Morning 6/27 6:00am Fleet Feet Sports ( 10 miles )

Sunday Morning 6/28 6:00am 9 miles Cedar Lake ( meet by Misty's ) 7:30 am Bike 30 miles ( meet by Misty's ) Come for both or for one! Hope to see you out here!

Please feel free to post your group run or email me to add to this list. I will do my best to keep this updated!

Misty

DiRTY ReD tackles the Trail Run Extreme

DiRTY ReD Challenge

TEAM DIRTY RED . . . LOOKING FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Hey TEAM DIRTY RED! I hope we are all well and running happy!

As some of you may know, I have been trying to figure out how my running group could run and stay fit with a purpose. I know that we all have our reasons for running, whether it be losing weight, staying fit or just for the friendships that we build. All of that is fantastic but I wanted a little bit more! I came across an organization that a friend told me about and we went to visit late, last year called STAND UP 4 KIDS! I didn't know what to expect when I collected the clothes and cooked food for the organization but was impressed, suprised and shocked all at the same time.

http://www.standupforkids.org

Did you know that there are more than one and a half million children, teenagers and young adults trying to survive on U.S. streets today and even though we are in a very meatless economy right now, we are still one of the richest countries in the world!

So, one of my good fitness friends Kate Deering from KateDFitness and I wanted to do SOMETHING to help this cause! We have come up with the DIRTY RED FITNESS CHALLENGE! Now, for us, this will include the following events 5K, 10K, 1/2 marathon, marathon, duathlon and triathlon. We are guessing this will be within a 6-8 month time frame and for every mile we run, bike or swim we will ask for a donation of $1!!! Now, throughout this fitness challenge, we will update our supporters, talk about our workouts, gear and challenges that lie ahead.

If you are interested in joining this challenge, please contact us at info@dirtyredgear.com or call us at 1.800.719.9403 ext. 1! If you want to put together different events in your area, that will be fine. We are working on a points system so that one person can win a series of prizes as we move through and finish this grueling challenge! We will let you know how to get started and direct you to your local Stand Up 4 Kids Organization!

Come on team! Let's Help and Stay Active at the same time!

Don't let them Run Away, let them Run with Us!

Nicol Akins

Sunday Group Run

There will be a group meeting at the Nature Center at the Dunes on Sunday at 7am. We are planning on running the ridge.
Dirty Red Racing will be at the Trail Run Extreme! If you are planning on running that race, please wear your team uniform. What a perfect race for Dirty Red to be at!
I hope everyone is enjoying this warm weather. Hope to see everyone soon!

Misty

DiRTY ReD Tackles Clinton Lake

Clinton Lake is another success for the DiRTY ReD Racing Team. Even with the unexpected cold tempature, wind and rain, the team proved once again, that 30 miles is "not that far"..
Congrats to Mike Groce for his very first distance longer than 17 miles! Who needs to run a marathon when you can run an ultra, right? Bob Sweitz ran an awesome race, he is ready to sign up for The Dances With Dirt 50 miler in September. Congrats to Josh for doing your measly 30 miles! Good luck on your 100 miler in a few weeks. Your team will be cheering for you! Frank, great job as always! Noelle and Brian, welcome to the land of ultra running! Great job!
We had a great time in DeWitt this weekend. I hope the rest of the team wants to join us there next year. Team DiRTY ReD Indiana is well known down at Clinton. Next time we will need some more red shirts!

Great job team!
Misty

Clinton Lake Ultra Trail Marathon

Summer Speedwork

Southlake YMCA Speedwork Class

Start Date: April 15th
Time: 6:15pm
Where: Wheeler Middle School ( outdoor track )
Sign Up at the Southlake YMCA. Cost is $30.00 for Y members and $50.00 for non members.
Limit 25 runners

Let me know if you guys are interested! I will make sure I save some spots for the team.

Misty

Dirty Red Mountain Rats

Here is a four day stage race that D.R.R.T. could dominate, in several age categories.
Check out the video, adventure seekers. Dirty Red in the mountains, anyone?

http://www.geminiadventures.com/mtrats.html

DiRTY ReD Dirty's Up

Ice or sand, which one is harder to run on? Crazy Run!




Sub Zero Wind Chills and Josh is still smiling!







Front Row ( from left to right) Deborah, Rose, Cass
Back Row ( from left to right) Betty, Jill, Jen, Misty, Trish, Mike, Bob