BRRC Running/Walking Bulletin
for September 11
, 2026
Attention Running Clubs:
BRRC's Cross Country 2026
Results
BRRC Website Results:
https://brrc.net/archives/X-Country_2026/
RunSignup Results: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/Overview/99685
Race #2
Sunday, October 4, 2026
BRRC's Qualchan 12K Cross Country
Bernard and Highdrive
10:00 am
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/BRRCCrossCountryRaces
Inland Northwest Cross Country Invitational Results
BRRC Website: https://brrc.net/archives/INWXCI2026/
RunSignup https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/InlandNorthwestCrossCountryInvitationalINWXCI
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.
BRRC Race Series
Running Quotes (New each Week):
Everyone in life is looking for a certain rush. Racing is where I get mine.
John Trautmann
Six Minute Mile (New each Week):
https://mailchi.mp/sixminutemile/smm-new-builder-template-17590882?e=ff960b9e0b
Minute 1: To slow age-related decline in fitness, HIIT your limits
Minute 2: How to hike in your running shoes
Minute 3: Oatmeal could be the right late-night snack
Minute 4: Shoe Review Diadora Corsa ($155)
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/
Sprint McDowell is suspected of burglary.
I once carried Sprint’s online game show in the blog post, Running lingo quiz. He treated me very rudely in another post, I agree to an interview, and I get grilled. Time heals and Sprint deserves my support. I did an online interview with him from his Los Angeles studio yesterday. Screen shots are added.
Jim: Sprint, what happened?
Sprint: Management is making things up to get rid of me. They said I stole lunches from the employee break room. I’m very angry.
Jim: Did you steal them?
Sprint: No. I just took a few bites and put them back.
Jim: That’s shabby, Sprint, but it’s certainly not burglary.
Sprint: I’ll say! Management asked last month if I’d consider retiring. I said no way. Now this accusation comes up.
Jim: I also hear they think you’re over the hill.
Sprint: You hit the head of a nail, Jim.
Jim: The phrase is usually put, you hit the nail on the head.
Sprint: Whatever. Race to Win is the No 1 quiz show for runners because I’m the greatest host ever.
Jim: Sprint, did you recently message racy photos of yourself to a woman?
Sprint: What? I’m shocked and disgusted! In no shapes, forms or waves would I ever do that.
Jim: The phrase goes, in no way, shape or form.
Sprint: I have a phrase for you, Jim – down with gutter mouths! Your accusation sickens me.
Jim: Isn’t her name Catherine, and she lives in The Philippines?
Sprint: My God! How did you find out?
Jim: This is so sad, Sprint. Why would you do something like that?
Sprint: I was…you know…trying to entice her.
Jim: How’d that work out?
Sprint: She blocked me.
Jim: Okay, Sprint, let’s move on. I want to post a photo of the new host. I’m told it’s a done deal. She’s a talented, engaging personality who’ll make fans rave. And I know her because we both run with the Flying Irish Running Group here in Spokane. Her name is Becky Alcala.
Sprint: Jim, who’s side are you on?
Jim: Not yours, Sprint. This change should have happened long ago. Becky will raise Race to Win out of the fog and into the stratosphere. I salute her.
Sprint: Waaaaaaaa….waaaaaaaaa.
BRRC and Race Rag 2026 Events (Save the date!)
Sunday, September 13, 2026
BRRC's Sundae Sunday
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/BRRCsSundaeSunday10Miler
Saturday, September 26, 2026
BRRC's Colbert Autumn Classic
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Colbert/ColbertAutumnClassicHalfMarathon
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Valleyfest 5k/10k River Run
8:00 a.m.
CenterPlace Regional Event Center
https://valleyfest.org/river-run/
Sunday, October 4, 2026
BRRC's Qualchan Cross Country
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/BRRCCrossCountryRaces
Sunday, October 11, 2026
BRRC's The Spokane Marathon
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/TheSpokaneMarathon
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Socktober Monster Dash
10:00 am
Heritage Memorial
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/SocktoberDash
Sunday, October 18, 2026
BRRC's 7-Mile Cross Country
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/BRRCCrossCountryRaces
Saturday, October 24, 2026
BRRC's Mead Cross Country
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/BRRCCrossCountryRaces
November 26, 2026
BRRC'S Turkey Trot
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/BRRCAnnualTurkeyTrot
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
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