BRRC Running/Walking Bulletin for June 13 , 2025

June 14, 2025
Fairfield Flag Flyin' 5K Fun Run
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Fairfield/FairfieldFlagFlyin5KFunRun
This is part of the BRRC race series.
8 am start
Family fun with pancake breakfast, an old fashioned parade, car show, beer garden and food booths!

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Help us make this event successful. All of the proceeds from this run go to support the Liberty High School Cross Country Team.
Let's have fun and help the runners at Liberty.
Please make a donation on RunSignup if you aren't able to attend.

Monday, June 16, 2025
CPR (required course)
Rogers High School
6:00 pm
As part of the RRCA insurance, it is required that the Board and Race Directors be certified in CPR. Every two years Frank Anselmo has a gentleman (Cris Coffield) from Rogers High School do the training. Our current certification expired in May of this year. Because the school year will be ending Monday June 16 or 17, Cris has agreed to hold the class on Monday, June 16th at Rogers High School at 6pm. Entrance to the school is on the southeast side of building where there is a small parking lot. We need to get the message out to those who are impacted.



Running Quotes (New each Week):
Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must, just never give up.
Dean Karnazes


BRRC 2025 - 2026 Online Membership Registration:
https://raceroster.com/memberships/4787/2025-2026-bloomsday-road-runners-club
BRRC club registration is open on race roster, however the deadline for ordering shirts has passed .



 


 



Six Minute Mile (New each Week):

https://mailchi.mp/sixminutemile/211090-17588363?e=ff960b9e0b
Minute 1: Don't get burned by your summer training
Minute 2: Most runners should have a coach here's why
Minute 3: Resistance bands take strength training on the go
Minute 4: More race recommendations
Minute 5: Quick Intervals
Minute 6: Daily Inspiration



BRRC 2025 Events (Save the date!)


BRRC July 4th Fun Run
July 4, 2025
Moran Prairie School
8:00 am
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/BRRC4thJulyFunRun


10 Best Places to Watch Fireworks & Celebrate NYE 2023 in New York City



BRRC Picnic & BBQ
July 10, 2025
Comstock Park
Members only


BRRC CC Audubon 5K
September 7, 2025
Audubon Park
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/BRRCCrossCountryRaces 

BRRC Sundae Sunday
September 14, 2025
Flett Middle School
9:00 am
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/BRRCsSundaeSunday10Miler
Sundae Sunday Information
Registration updates for Price Increases
01/17/2025 through 04/29/2025, Early Registration is $35 with shirt
04/30/2025 through 06/27/2025, Registration cost go up to $40 with shirt
06/28/2025 through 08/22/2025, Registration cost go up to $45 with shirt
08/23/2025 through 09/13/2025, Registration goes down to $35 without shirt
09/14/2025 Day of Race registration is $50 without shirt

BRRC Colbert Half Marathon & 4-Miler
September 27, 2025
Colbert Elementary School
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Colbert/ColbertAutumnClassicHalfMarathon


BRRC CC Qualchan 12K
October 5, 2025
High Drive & Bernard https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/BRRCCrossCountryRaces


BRRC Spokane Marathon/Half & 10K
October 12, 2025
Downtown Spokane



BRRC CC 7 Mile 5K
October 19, 2025
7-Mile Airstrip https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/BRRCCrossCountryRaces


BRRC CC Mead 5K
October 25, 2025
Mead HS
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/BRRCCrossCountryRaces 




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/ 


 


Humans vs camels

Posted on   July 12, 2013

I was running in the countryside recently near Waitsburg, Washington when I came to a fenced pasture with several horses and a camel. I wondered if the camel was wild and had broken in to get at the lush forage. I believe camels are native wildlife because while hiking in the Colville National Forest near the Canadian border, I think I saw one. It was running through a meadow being chased by a rhinoceros.

As I stood at the fence, it came over and licked my head. I determined the camel was farm-owned, not wild. I rubbed its forehead and said nice things like, “You’re a nice camel. You’re healthy.” and “You should try to make your neck shorter.” I resumed my run.

The camel ran with me and surprisingly, kept up. Camels are awkward, clumsy-looking animals. They look more like plodders than sprinters. I stopped and gave more compliments. “Good job. You run well.” and “Your hooves need trimming.”

I was curious who’d win a race between us. I pointed at a telephone pole up the road and told him we should sprint to it. “Winner take all,” I said. Somehow, I perceived the camel understood.

We took off, and I haven’t sprinted so fast in a long time. But the camel stayed with me. Approaching the pole, I really poured it on and just eeked out the win.

I threw my fist into the air and yelled “Yes” and “All right” really loud. But then I thought my win might be tainted. I remember as a kid being taught that camels store water in their humps. If he had a full load, then it really wasn’t fair.

I climbed the fence and put my ear to his hump. I thumped it a couple times. No echo at all. He had a full load.

Though my victory was somewhat tainted, I believe it’s still legit, and I’m very proud of my accomplishment. When I returned home, I arranged a ceremony and presented myself an award for outstanding performance. It was a touching and emotional moment that I’ll remember for a long time.

jim champion

Like always, I put my ribbon in a safe place for the next time I want to honor myself for extraordinary performance.

 

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