BRRC Running/Walking Bulletin
for August 21 , 2026

Volunteers are needed for BRRC Fall Races!
The BRRC is in a bit of a bind for our series of Fall races. First we have the Spokane complex of fires threatening several race courses and now our Secretary and Race director for many of the races suffered multiple injuries in a motorcycle accident.
Paul Fitzpatrick will be undergoing a right shoulder replacement and other medical treatment that will leave him temporarily unable to load the equipment into his truck and set up the race courses while healing.
If you would be able to assist in loading, course setup or have a truck to help transport gear from the shed, please contact Paul Fitapatrick at pcfnospo@comcast.net .
Thanks for your help to make all of our races successful this year.

Women's 5K
Price:$20
($10: Ages 1 - 18)
Time: 8:00AM PDT

Men's 5K
Price:$20
($10: Ages 1 - 18)
Time: 9:00AM PDT
Registration ends August 22, 2026 at 4:00pm PDT
Awards
Top 3 Overall, High School, & Masters
1970's style headband for all finishers
Expect wide starting areas, beautifully designed rolling terrain, premium footing, and an authentic cross country racing experience at the newest state-of-the-art cross-country course in the United States. Come test yourself, celebrate the start of cross-country season, and race where the future of XC begins.
Brought to you by Bloomsday Road Runners Club & The BRRC's Fall XC Race Series.

BRRC Membership Renewal
BRRC Membership runs from May to May.
Make sure to renew your membership online. Help support your club so that BRRC can continue to do good things for the Spokane running community.
The online membership registration is presently active here.
Online Membership: https://raceroster.com/memberships/4888/2026-2027-bloomsday-road-runners-club
Paper Membership form: https://www.brrc.net/Membership_2026_form.html

BRRC Race Series
Here's the latest update to the BRRC Race Series through Fairfield from Jackie VanAllen:
https://www.brrc.net/series_results.html

Running Quotes (New each Week):
Run often. Run long. But never outrun your joy of running.
Julie Isphording

Six Minute Mile (New each Week):
https://mailchi.mp/sixminutemile/smm-new-builder-template-17590814?e=ff960b9e0b
Minute 1: Update on our favorite Appalachian Trail hiker
Minute 2: 7-point plan to avoid injury
Minute 3: Maybe flip flops are good for your feet after all
Minute 4: The remarkably valuable role of quitters
Minute 5: Quick Intervals
Minute 6: Daily Inspiration

I Must Run Everywhere
I'm happy to introduce a new/old runner who is a prolific writer with a unique sense
of humor. Jim Johnson offered to republish a few of his articles from his blog, "I must Run Everywhere."
https://imustruneverywhere.com/

https://imustruneverywhere. com/2017/01/29/leg-needs- repair/

Leg needs repair

Posted on January 29, 2017

I injured myself while running more than two weeks ago. Using the two photos below, you can win cash by correctly guessing what my injury is.

If you guessed calf muscle tear, you win! Download the app Cash for Me, tap on the envelope in the below photo, and a slot will form on your screen. Cash will shoot out.

I’ve become prone to calf muscle tears in the cold or cool season, and I’ve learned I can’t return to running for at least three weeks.

To promote healing, a few times every day I stand on the edge of a step and lower and raise my heel thirty times.

Not being able to run has disrupted my daily routine and left a big void in my life. I spend a lot of time staring forlornly out the window.

I’m so bored, I nap two or three times a day.

When I can muster enough energy, I get a piece of wood from my woodpile and make toothpicks. Other days I use my maul to smash rocks until it’s reduced to sand. I spread it on my icy sidewalks.

Come evening, my cat Gloopy and I bond by watching Nature on PBS.

BRRC and Race Rag 2026 Events (Save the date!)

August 23, 2026
Inland Northwest Cross Country Invitational
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/InlandNorthwestCrossCountryInvitationalINWXCI
Spokane Valley, WA
Spokane, WA 99216 US
The Inland Northwest Cross Country Invitational @ The Course
Experience race day at THE premier new cross country running venue in America, The Course in Spokane Valley with a fast, exciting 5K cross country event designed for runners of all ages and abilities.
Held on Sunday, August 23rd, the day before high school cross country season officially begins, this event is the perfect way to kick off the fall racing season. Whether you're sharpening up before competition, chasing a personal best, or just looking to experience an incredible new course, this race delivers championship-level atmosphere on a state-of-the-art cross country venue built for the top runners in the region and for one day this August, everyone gets a chance to see what the fuss is all about.
Women's 5K
Price:$20
($10: Ages 1 - 18)
Time:8:00AM PDT
Men's 5K
Price:$20
($10: Ages 1 - 18)
Time:9:00AM PDT
Registration ends August 22, 2026 at 4:00pm PDT
Awards
Top 3 Overall, High School, & Masters
1970's style headband for all finishers
Expect wide starting areas, beautifully designed rolling terrain, premium footing, and an authentic cross country racing experience at the newest state-of-the-art cross-country course in the United States. Come test yourself, celebrate the start of cross-country season, and race where the future of XC begins.
Brought to you by Bloomsday Road Runners Club & The BRRC's Fall XC Race Series.

Sunday, September 6, 2026
BRRC's Audubon Cross Country

Sunday, September 13, 2026
BRRC's Sundae Sunday

Saturday, September 26, 2026
BRRC's Colbert Autumn Classic

Sunday, October 4, 2026
BRRC's Qualchan Cross Country

Sunday, October 11, 2026
BRRC's The Spokane Marathon

Sunday, October 18, 2026
BRRC's 7-Mile Cross Country

Saturday, October 24, 2026
BRRC's Mead Cross Country

November 26, 2026
BRRC'S Turkey Trot

BRRC Membership Renewal
BRRC Membership runs from May to May.
The online membership is presently active.
Online: https://raceroster.com/memberships/4888/2026-2027-bloomsday-road-runners-club
Printable Paper form: https://www.brrc.net/Membership_2026_form.html

BRRC Links:

Read the latest Local BRRC Running Calendar here :

https://www.brrc.net/Calendar.html

BRRC NEWS and OREO Award

http://www.brrc.net/BRRC_News.html

This month's Oreo Award goes to:
The Fire Fighters and personnel who helped evacuate those in danger.

Submit your nomination for the Oreo to Dori Whitford at: brrcpresident@gmail.com .

To see the online BRRC weekly bulletin, please click on this link: http://www.brrc.net/Weekly_Bulletin.html

BRRC Website: http://www.brrc.net/

BRRC Officers:
President: Dori Whitford brrcpresident@gmail.com
President Elect: Sharon Van Auch presidentelectbrrc@gmail.com
Past President: Tony Proctor pastpresidentbrrc@gmail.com
Treasurer: Kevin Boercker treasurerbrrc@gmail.com
Secretary: Paul Fitzpatrick secretarybrrc@gmail.com