March 2018 | In This Issue
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Run Wild Missoula Executive Director: Sometimes You Just Gotta Grind It Out
Run for the Trees
End of Winter Garage Sale
Missoula Marathon Training Class
Spring Trail Running Classes
Ride the Bloomsday Bus
Pi Day Fun Run
Galloway Half Marathon Training Class
Club Running Stats
March BOP Social
Member Spotlight: Ashley Wamsley
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Run Wild Missoula Executive Director: Sometimes You Just Gotta Grind It Out
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I’d been trying to find inspiration for this month’s newsletter article, without a lot of success. I tried to look to nature – but it was hard to get inspired by the snow and cold that we’ve seen here at the end of February. I tried to look at what was going on with my own running – and that definitely didn’t get me overly inspired……….. too many recent runs on the treadmill and the Milwaukee Trail.
Then it came to me, right now it’s just about grinding it out. Shoveling and plowing snow over and over (and over and over). Going from one cloudy, gloomy day to the next. Struggling through miles on the treadmill or all bundled up and trying to avoid slipping – but, still continuing to put one foot in front of the other and getting it done.
Sometimes, grinding it out is the best that we can do. And, that’s okay. It can’t all be unicorns, rainbows, and flower filled meadows. There are times where we just have to put our head down and “get on with it.” As the saying goes, nobody ever said it would be easy. But, I was raised to not be afraid of buckling down and getting on with the work.
Training, especially marathon training, can be like that a lot of times. The cumulative fatigue from a long training cycle builds until every run seems to blend into the next. But those runs are what give you the endurance and strength to have a great performance on race day. It also prepares you to get through that point in the race where it gets uncomfortable and you begin to second guess your ability to finish. Knowing that you’ve been able to grind it out in your training can give you the confidence to stick with your pace and keep driving towards the finish.
What’s important is to not get overwhelmed by “the grind,” especially during a Montana winter. Rest assured that it won’t last forever. Spring is just around the corner - really, it is :-) The trails will clear up before we know it and we’ll again be able to spend plenty of time in our outdoor playground. Runs will flow like water when we’re not burdened by 5 layers of clothes and traction devices. And, trust me, as we get into the full-fledged season of runs and races you’ll forget all about the winter grind.
Until then, I’ll be dreaming of spring and grinding it out on the roads, tracks and trails.
Tony
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Run for the Trees: April 14th
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Do you want a brief explanation of an acorn?
In a nutshell, it's an oak tree! *Ba-Dum Tss*
Run Wild Missoula is once again partnering with
Missoula Parks & Recreation to offer the Missoula community the
26th annual Run for the Trees on Saturday, April 14th! Come out and show your support for Missoula's Urban Forest!
This year, registration for the 5K and 10K includes chip timing; a tree sapling
(courtesy of the
Good Food Store
); a custom, packable, reusable bag from ChicoBag
(guaranteed to the first 400 participants); and more! Kid's ages 10 and under get in
free!
Kid's of all ages are encouraged to participate in our free, untimed 1-mile fun run!
(bag and sapling not included)
For more information and to register,
Click Here
!
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End of Winter Garage Sale: March 16th
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As winter comes to an end, it's time for a little spring cleaning at Run Wild Missoula. This is your chance to save on Run Wild Missoula and Missoula Marathon gear and merchandise.
Once again, we'll have our End of Winter Garage Sale in conjunction with the Run for the Luck of It! packet pick up on Friday, March 16th from 2:00 - 6:00 PM at Run Wild Missoula (basement of Runner's Edge).
We have some incredible bargains like $2 casual tees and $5 tech tees. Not to mention deep discounts on regularly priced merchandise. You won't want to miss out on these prices!
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Missoula Marathon Training Class: Begins March 18th
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Making the move up from the half to the full marathon, and not sure how best to prepare for the added distance? Looking for some camaraderie and support during your long runs? Maybe you just need a group with whom you can share your suffering?
We have just the thing for you!
Sign up now for
Run Wild Missoul
a's Marathon & Ha
lf Marathon Training Class. This 17-week program is great if you're a first-timer or a repeat runner looking to successful train for and complete the
Missoula Marathon or Half Marathon, on Sunday, July 15th. Run Wild Missoula has offered this class since the Missoula Marathon began, to great attendance and success.
Class begins Sunday, March 18th!
For more information about the Missoula Marathon Training Class and to register,
Click Here!
Looking for other Missoula Marathon Training Classes? Click on the class name below to learn more and to register:
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Spring Trail Running Classes: Registration Opens March 8th
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Are you ready to start training for the upcoming Spring and Summer trail racing season? Maybe you're looking for new trails to explore with a fun group? Or, are you new to trail running and looking to ease your way into the trail scene?
Run Wild Missoula is excited to again offer
three
different trail running classes this spring! Follow the below links to find out more about each class and who the class leaders are:
Thursday Morning & Sunday Morning | April 5 - May 27
Tuesday Evening | April 3 - May 22
Tuesday Evening | April 3 - May 22
Registration for all classes will open on
Thursday, March 8th at 8AM MST
Space is Limited. Run Wild Missoula Membership Required.
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Ride the Bloomsday Bus with Us: May 6th
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Are you running or walking in Bloomsday this year and want to make it a day trip?? Skip the hotel reservation, the parking spots, and the exhausting drive home... let us arrange the driving for you!
Ride the Run Wild Missoula Bloomsday Bus with us on Sunday, May 6th!
For just $55, Run Wild Missoula will coordinate getting you to and from Spokane, optional use of Central Spokane YMCA locker room, provide you with snacks and coffee for the ride over, and treats and frosty beverages for the ride home!
Cost does not include race entry fee or YMCA shower fee.
For more information about the Run Wild Missoula Bloomsday Bus,
Click Here.
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Pi Day Fun Run: March 14th
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Join us for a fun run that concludes with slices of pie! On Wednesday, March 14th at 6:00 PM, we will start at Run Wild Missoula (basement of Runner's Edge) and run/walk/run-walk 3.14 miles to celebrate the mathematical day.
Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14) around the world. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14159.
Pi has been calculated to over one trillion digits beyond its decimal point. As an irrational and transcendental number, it will continue infinitely without repetition or pattern. While only a handful of digits are needed for typical calculations, Pi’s infinite nature makes it a fun challenge to memorize, and to computationally calculate more and more digits.
A route map will be posted on our
Facebook event page and will be available the night of the event.
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Galloway Half Marathon Training Class: March 4th
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This 19-week run-walk-run class begins on Sunday, March 4th
and continues through July 8th; race day is July 15th.
Class meets on Sundays at 8:00 AM at the Run Wild Missoula office
and then moves to
The Loft
on
March 18th.
Optional 45-minute buddy runs are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
The Galloway approach to training increases mileage gradually and builds to a race-distance training run before the goal event; the Missoula Half Marathon. The run-walk-run method, conservative training pace, and low total weekly mileage make this a great program for beginners, the injury-prone, and runners returning from time off.
For details and links to online registration
Click Here
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Run Wild Missoula Club Running Stats
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The last few weeks of February were a bit frigid, but spring is on its way!
It has to be, right?? Here are the updated running statistics for our club through February 28, 2018
- We have already run 14,995.85 miles in 2018
- 115 of our members have recorded some or all of their miles in our database so far
Feeling inspired to be part of the 1200/2000 Mile Club in 2018??
It's not too late! Simply log your miles throughout the year - this can be done daily or weekly. At the end of the year, we will award the Mile Club members with a gift!
Find out more information about the 1200/2000 Mile Club by
clicking here.
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March BOP Social: March 24th
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Join us on Saturday, March 24th at Lee Metcalf Wildlife Refuge
3:00 PM - Meet to run or walk at the
Lee Metcalf Wildlife Refuge in Stevensville.
Meet at the river trail parking lot,
not
at the visitor center.
Purchase beverages from Blacksmith Brewing; please bring potluck food to share.
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Member Spotlight: Ashley Wamsley
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Where are you from? What brought you to Missoula?
I was born and raised in Missoula and I love it here, so I am sure I will never leave!
When did you start running and why?
I began running when I was young and really started to get the competitive feeling once I reached high school. I ran track with my older brother and my motivation was to always try and beat him, especially in hurdles. Throughout high school and college, running was a vital part of my life, but after college it kind of slowed down. The training made me realize just how much I had missed it and I will continue to run because it is a fun social event that I enjoy taking part in. The training made me realize just how much I had missed it and I will continue to run because it is a fun social event that I enjoy taking part in.
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Member Spotlight: Nomination Form
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Do you know someone from our Run Wild Missoula community that we should ge
t to know better? With 1,500-plus members, we have a wealth of talent, passion, expertise, inspiration, and enthusiasm for running and walking among us.
Maybe it is someone who has been inspirational to you, achieved an insurmountable goal, demonstrated a courage to start (or re-start!), or clearly exemplifies the club's core values. Perhaps there is another reason?
If so, we'd like to hear from you! Simply complete the form on the Run Wild Missoula website.
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