December 31st Run

6:00am at the lights by Subway.  Let me know if you would like to get our earlier and I can meet you.

Jim

Christmas Eve Day 6am

Santa joined us this morning to get in a few miles before he got busy with his work later.

Jim Parry
Don't set your limits...go out and find them.
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December 24th Run

6am at the lights by Subway.  Feel free to wear a Santa suit or hat if you have one.  Jim.

Dec. 17th Run

Runners in attendance this morning to run in the new snow were Lee, Kevin, Jay, Becky, Russ, Rebecca, Mickie, Julie, Teri, and Jim.

Jim Parry
Don't set your limits...go out and find them.
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Saturday, Dec. 3rd Run

6:00am at the lights by Subway.  Same as those wanting to run early, do a reply to all if this time does not work for you and you would like to get out earlier or later.  Maybe someone will be able to join you at another time.

Making It Better MN Contest

Please do me a favor and go to the following link at Making It Better MN and give Mr. Parry's Endurance Challenge a "thumbs up" there for this contest. The winner will be used for their advertising campaign next year. Also, please pass this on to anyone you think will take the time to quickly vote. Thank you.
http://makingitbettermn.org/the-challenge/challenge-submissions/mr-parrys-endurance-challenge/
More info about my challenge can also be found at http://mrparrysendurancechallenge.blogspot.com/

October 22 Run

If you are still interested in receiving our weekly emails for Stewie Striders, please let me know.  I am going to switch from sending them from my school email address to my personal email address at runjimparryrun@gmail.com.  This will make it easier for me to see responses and reply more quickly to questions.  If I don't hear from you, I will assume you are not interested in running with us in the future.

Saturday, 6am at the lights by Subway.  I will not be there, as I am pacing the 4:15 marathon group for the MN PACERS at the Mankato Marathon.  www.mankatomarathon.com  Wish me luck...I hope that running once a week all year will get me there, with the exception of a longer running week the end of May.

Oct. 7 Run

6am at the lights. Let me know if anyone wants to get out earlier.


For those regulars: see the email Becky Kidd just sent. Sounds like fun!  I've been thinking that a run out at Ironwood needs to be done soon too!

Jim

Oct 1 Run

6am at the lights.  I thought about running 41 miles this day to celebrate another year, but won't have enough time for that.

Jim

September 24 Run

Mel's out of town this weekend, so I will be sleeping late with the kids Saturday morning. You will need to assemble yourselves. 6am at the lights.


Jim

September 10 Run

I will be out of town again this weekend, pacing the Get Ready to Rock 20 Mile in White Bear Lake, so you will need to assemble yourselves.  I'm assuming that means 6am at the lights.  I suppose we need to clarify that we mean the lights by Subway, with the addition of the lights by Casey's.  I will have to go to the new intersection to see how long the wait is.

Jim

August 28 Run

6am at the lights.  Turns out I will be here Saturday, as the 1/2 marathon I am pacing in Woodbury is Sunday morning.  Let me know if anyone needs to get out earlier and I can meet you.

Jim

August 20 Run

6am at the lights.  Let me know if anyone wants to get out earlier.

Jim

August 6

Rebecca, Becky, Russ, Kevin, and Jim all ran this morning.

August 6 Run

6am at the lights.  If anyone wants to get out earlier, let me know.  I need to be home by 6:45 either way.  Looking forward to hearing how the race out at Ironwood went.  I'm sure it was very uncomfortable out there, as running in Red Wing 1/2 was miserable.  See my post on pacing the race there.

Also, if you are interested - the story of Mr. Parry's Endurance Challenge has been included in a book recently published by Endurance Planet.  It is called the Endurance Planet's Big Book of Bravado "Tales of Extreme Endurance" and is a collection of stories about ordinary people trying to accomplish something extraordinary through their respective endurance sports.  See the above link to my blog for a link to ordering information.

Jim

July 23 Run

6:00 at the lights?

Becky, Rebecca, Ken, Mickie, and Jim ran around 5-6 miles this morning in very humid conditions.

July 2nd Run

Planning on 6am at the lights by Subway.  If anyone wants to get out earlier than that, let me know and I can meet you.  Thinking we should run the Summerfest loops.

Consider running this great, family friendly race.  I will be running the 5 mile with Jack again.  http://www.rochestertrackclub.com/Calendar/Calendar-Detail.aspx?raceID=443

Jim

June 25th Run

6:00am at the lights??? Let me know if you need to get out earlier and I can meet you.

Thanks for the run Rebecca.  Seems like no one else wants to run unless it is below zero.

Jim

June 18th Run

You will need to assemble yourselves again, as I will be out of town.  There should be someone new, Daniel, at the stoplights at 6am.  I have seen him several times out running the last year or so and ran a little with him yesterday.  He would like to join us on Saturdays. 

I will be taking part in the Project Fit Families event in Harmony.  I will be speaking just before the 5K run at 10am, then running a continuous loop around Harmony for the next 6 hours.  Check out their site and bring the family down for all the fun if you can.  http://www.projectfitfamilies.org/

Here is a flyer for the event:

Jim

June 4 Run

You will need to assemble yourselves for the run.  I will be running in the Chester Woods 50K Trail Run Saturday morning.  They do have a 10 mile and 5K option if you are interested. See http://chesterwoodstrailrun.blogspot.com if you are interested.

May 28th Run

How about a long run on Saturday?  You will need to assemble yourselves if you are wanting to get out early. 

 

Otherwise, please consider going for a long run with me.  I will be starting my marathon on Saturday at 8am.  My route starts and ends in the MS Gym parking lot.  Not doing any extra...26.2 will be enough for me!  I am planning on being done by 2pm, as I am supposed to be at the Med City Marathon Expo after that.  Let me know if you can make it.

 

More information, including my route map can be found at http://mrparrysendurancechallenge.blogspot.com

Jim

May 14 Run

Where and when does everyone want to meet?

If you are wanting to listen to a podcast about running, check out this site.  I did an interview with them about Mr. Parry's Endurance Challenge.  You can play it directly from the site or download it from iTunes.  My part of the show starts at 15:00 and lasts about 18 minutes.

http://cyktrussell.libsyn.com/the-run-run-live-podcast-episode-171-jim-parry-teaching-through-inspiration-

Jim

April 16th Run

Let me know when everyone wants to get together and I can meet you.  Last long run for me before next week's 17 Hour Treadmill Run at the Y...but not too far.

http://mrparrysendurancechallenge.blogspot.com/

Jim

April 9th Run

I will be out of town this weekend with the family, so those who want to get together for a run will need to organize themselves.  I know that several are looking to get out early for longer runs.  Have a great weekend and let me know how it goes!

Jim

Fools Five Road Race

Jack and I ran the Fools Five Road Race today. His official "chip" time was 45:16, on a very windy day! Way to go little man!

At the start

At the finish

April 2 Long Run

Out with the Stewie Striders this morning. 8 runners out this morning. Jim, Lee, Kevin, Mickie, Teri, Becky, Rebecca, and Joe w/Ruckus. Some big runs logged this morning, with Mickie and Teri running 16, Kevin doing 18, and Jim getting in 23. Kevin found a dime, but Teri was the winner, finding a quarter near the end of her run!  I even found a geocache just south of town, while out with the group.

April 2nd Run

7:15 at the middle school is the official start time, but there have been groups meeting at 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, or 6:30 to get in some extra miles. Let me know if you would like to get out early and I can meet you.

8 runners out this morning. Jim, Lee, Kevin, Mickie, Teri, Becky, Rebecca, and Joe w/Ruckus. Some big runs logged this morning, with Mickie and Teri running 16, Kevin doing 18, and Jim getting in 23. Kevin found a dime, but Teri was the winner, finding a quarter near the end of her run!

March 26th Run

We had several groups join us this morning at different times...5:30am to 7:15am.

Teri got in 15 miles in her preparation for the Fargo Marathon!!!

10 came for a run this morning! Runners present were Jim, Jay, Lee, Julie, Teri, Rebecca, Becky, Russ, Leah, and Joe (w/Ruckus). Runs varied from long, to longer, to very long.

Russ chose to run toward home, while Becky did some grocery shopping...so no telling how far he might have gone.

7:15am at the SMS front doors...let me know if you want to get out earlier and I can meet you. I'm sure I will be out by 5am.

Jim

March 19th Run

Total of 11 runners this morning for various runs at different times. Jim, Jay, and Kevin got out for a very early start at 5:00am, then met up with Mickie at 6:15. We then picked up Rebecca, Becky, and Russ at the lights at 6:30, and finally Leah and Joe(Ruckus) at the school at 7:15. Jack and Jordan did 4 to finish up the morning. Notable runs for today: Kevin did 20, Jay made it through 14, and Leah ran for about 12 or 13. I ended up with 30 today.
Jim.

7:15 at the SMS front doors. Let me know if you want to get out earlier and I can meet you. Just so you know, there has been a group meeting at 6:00 or 6:30am at the lights as well for extra miles, if that works out better for you. I am also available to meet earlier than that.


We have had anywhere from 7 to 10 people show up for our Saturday runs for the last 2 months! Great turnout! Everyone should be glad that the weather has improved! Be sure to ask Mickie what happens when you cancel.

Upcoming events you might be interested in:

Fools Five Road Race, April 3, Lewiston, to benefit cancer research. www.foolsfive.org

Mr. Parry's Endurance Challenges, April 22nd, 17 hour treadmill run for the Rochester Area Family Y's Strong Kids Campaign, and 7 marathons in 7 days May 23-29, finishing up with the Med City Marathon. http://mrparrysendurancechallenge.blogspot.com/
http://www.rochfamy.org/

March 12 Run

7:15 at the SMS front doors. Let me know if you want to get out earlier and I can meet you. For those who don't know, some have been meeting at the stop lights at either 6:00 or 6:30am for a few extra miles.

It was a miserably cold and windy day for a run, but 8 brave souls made it, some meeting up very early to get in some extra miles.  Runners in attendance were:  Jim, Kevin, Lee, Jay, Teri, Becky, Russ, and Chloe.  Runs varied in distance from 6-25 miles, plus we got in some "ding, dong, ditch" along the way to harrass a runner who shall not be named.


http://stewiestriders.blogspot.com/

Also, incase you are interested, I will again be doing my 17 hour fundraising run on a treadmill in the lobby of the Rochester Area Family Y to benefit their Strong Kids Campaign. This fund provides scholarships for needy kids to attend Y camps and use their facilities. My run will be on Friday, April 22nd. 2 other treadmills will be set up in the lobby for others to run with me and donate, if they choose. You do not need to be a member of the Y to attend. Please consider stopping by to run with me for a bit if you are able.

http://mrparrysendurancechallenge.blogspot.com/

Jim

March 5 Run

Jim met up with Teri for some very early miles...4:45am, then joined forces with Mickie, Jay, Becky, Russ, Rebecca, and Lee. Great morning, but it seemed to get colder as we moved along. Runs varied from 6-21 miles.

Jim

Feb 19 Run

7:15am at the SMS front doors. Let me know if you want to get out earlier and I can meet you.

7 there at different times the morning: Julie, Teri, Jim, Rebecca, Kevin, Mickie, and Becky.

Jim

Feb. 12 Run

7:15 at the SMS front doors. Let me know if you want to get out earlier and I will meet you. No excuses, as it should be a whole lot warmer than the last few days!

Runners there today: Jim, Mickie, Julie, Julie, Russ, JoAnn, and Rebecca. Runs varied from 5-22 miles on a day that was about 35 degrees warmer than a couple of days ago.

Jim

Feb. 5 Run

8 showed up for the run today.  Jim, Lee, Kevin, Teri, Rebecca, Becky, Russ, and JoAnn hit the cross country and snowmobile trails out at Bear Cave Park.  Everyone seemed to get worked over today.  Runs varied from 5-23 miles.  Temps were around 15 degrees.

Jan 29 Run

7:15 at the SMS front doors.  Let me know if you want to get out earlier and I can meet you.  We have had a pretty large group meeting at 6am the last couple of weeks.

Also, consider signing up for Mr. Parry's Endurance Challenge Spring 2011.  More information can be found at http://mrparrysendurancechallenge.blogspot.com/

Runners in attendance today were Kevin, Teri, Becky, her husband, JoAnn, and Jim.  Much warmer today...about 30 degrees.

Jim

January 22 Run

7:15am at the SMS front doors. Let me know if you would like to get out earlier and I can meet you.

Runners present this morning were: Julie, Julie, Lee, Kevin, Jay, Mickie, Teri, and Jim. Runs varied from 4-14 miles. Temp was only 1 degree, but that was at least 20 degrees warmer than yesterday morning.



Jim

January 15 Run

7:15am at the SMS front doors. Let me know if you want to get out earlier and I can meet you.

We had our largest turnout ever this morning!  Jim, Jay, Kevin, Lee, Julie, Julie, and Becky met at 6am to head out for a few extra miles on the snowmobile trails just south of town.  We met up with Mickie soon after that.  Jack (8) also tagged along at the end of Jim's run to do 4 miles on the trails out at Bear Cave Park.  Runs ranged from 6-20 miles.

Jim

January 8th Run

7:15, SMS front doors if you can make it. Let me know if you want to get out earlier and I can meet you.

Cold run this morning with Kevin, Lee, and Jim meeting on the bridge at 6:30.  Met up with Julie and Julie at 7:15.  Nice to have some new faces there to join us today! Temp was only 1 degree, with 13 below windchill.  Runs varied from about 6 miles to 14 miles.

Jim