BRRC Running/Walking Bulletin
for August 14, 2026
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.
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
https://www.brrc.net/series_results.html
Josh Kerr breaks world record for fastest mile in 3:42.66!
LINK:
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/runner-josh-kerr-breaks-world-170106600.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmluZy5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAABmEyqYyXsYEkphoq1q_rhUIllvlbOz_biV3_LNA6KqmTWOWLEB6O4lYkEZc3xgC0k3Kqx9B816kkruhEAXOET8muTao4qdBtkp67uMBWdOCWbABBi0wk3JkCJiVvjyCN_iIOssgWhebeUkLowOmKh6AxUbk6sVuJuPx2r1F5qjA
Does heat training build a better runner's engine?
Summer is here. For those of us who train outdoors: running, cycling, whatever gets us moving, the heat can be unavoidable. It's tempting to treat it as pure adversity: something to endure, hydrate against, and survive. But a growing (if still small) body of research raises a more interesting possibility. Could the heat itself be giving us an edge?
Link to podcast:
https://peterattiamd.com/does-heat-training-build-a-better-engine/?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&utm_campaign=260719 - Does Heat Training Build a Better Engine? - Non Subs&_kx=3VlXWJtR2UTciejWVrl--pUoxM_vH_06nt1T00CamR4
Running Quotes (New each Week):
Most runners hope running will always be a part of their lives. I'll be happy if running and I can grow old together.
Haruki Murakami
Six Minute Mile (New each Week):
https://mailchi.mp/sixminutemile/smm-new-builder-template-17590745?e=ff960b9e0b
Minute 1: Playing sports could help you live longer
Minute 2: This weird sleep tip could help you fall asleep
Minute 3: How to measure running progress without chasing pace
Minute 4: How to fuel without upsetting your stomach in the heat
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/
When you see another runner approaching, what options are there for acknowledging them, or should you even acknowledge?
A runner who looks like they don’t want to be bothered, or is focusing on their pace obviously should not be greeted. For all others, there are several greeting styles available.
A friendly nod is often the best way to go.
If you’re running in a rural area where cowboy values hold true, a tip of the hat and a friendly “Howdy” will earn you points.
If you cross paths with that runner who sprinted madly past you at the very end of last week’s 5K race and knocked you out of an age-group award, this is appropriate.
Some runners out there are just so friendly, smiley, and nice that you absolutely have to reciprocate.
If you happen to run through a neighborhood where gangs rule, random finger positioning will show that you’re one of them.
If you happen to cross paths with a very beautiful woman, don’t be shy or subdued. Show her how you feel.
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 NEWS and OREO Award
This month's Oreo Award goes to:
All of the volunteers who worked at the BRRC Bloomsday booth. Thank you for your help!
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
