BRRC Running/Walking Bulletin
for March 13, 2026
St Paddys Five 2026 Results
BRRC Website: https://brrc.net/archives/St_Paddys_Five_2026/
Runsignup: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/70617#resultSetId-632491;perpage:100
Pictures: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1496943309099378&type=3
Partners in Pain 2026 Results
https://results.raceroster.com/v3/events/mfqcwnagjvs7c4up
Gunhild Swanson runs 100,000+ miles!
BRRC member, Gunhild Swanson, ran her 100,000th mile at Partners in Pain at the age of 81 years old!
We all know and love Gunhild who is one of our oldest and most accomplished trail and ultramarathon runners.
We've watched her train in the hills around Spokane for years and accomplish almost super-human feats including a record breaking finish at Western States 100 mile ultra to be the first 70+ woman to finish under 30 hours at a heart stopping 29:59:54 with just 6 seconds to spare. She became the oldest woman to complete Western States!
Gunhild ran her 100,000th mile running with her son, Chris Morlan, who is himself a very accomplished runner and coach. Chris presented an award for her latest feat of 100,000 miles at the BRRC Awards Dinner on March 6th.
Congratulations Gunhild on your latest award. We know you will continue on since you were quoted in the Spokesman Review saying, "I have a new hip. I have had knee surgeries. I've suffered through injuries and rehab. But every time I have come back because running is what I am meant to do."
New BRRC President, Dori Whitford and President Elect, Sharon Van Auch to lead BRRC
Congratulations to the new BRRC officers and BRRC Board of Directors for the 2026 year.
BRRC Membership Renewal
The online membership is presently active.
Online Membership: https://raceroster.com/memberships/4888/2026-2027-bloomsday-road-runners-club
Paper Membership form: https://www.brrc.net/Membership_2026_form.html
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.
Shoe Goo works and tastes great
Unless you enter races frequently, shoes may be a runner’s biggest expense. Through years of experience, I’ve learned how to maintain shoes so they’ll last a long time.
If you’re a heel striker, the heels wear very quickly. My lower back begins to ache if they get too worn.
You may have heard of Shoe Goo. It can be found at some sporting goods store.
I make a masking tape dam so the goo won’t ooze down the side, then I squeeze over the heel area.
The label says something about doing this in a well-ventilated area because of fumes, but I don’t think there’s anything to worry about.
I enjoy shoe-gooing because I get into a really good mood every time.
After a while I tend to lose focus, and somehow I’ve transitioned to dancing to loud music.
Inevitably, after a great time dancing, I pass out until the wee hours of the morning.
When I come to, I remember that I need to finish my shoes, however, somehow I’ve become less skilled. Normally I’d get angry, but with Shoe Goo, I crack up over my mistakes. Soon, I’m having fun with it.
At this point I’ve got the munchies really bad, and the Shoe Goo is smelling quite delicious. Though tempting, I rush to the convenience store instead.
Before hitting the sack, there’ll be little left of this spread.
Jeff Galloway, Olympian Who Transformed American Distance Running, Dies at 80
Marathon Handbook https://marathonhandbook.com/jeff-galloway-dies-at-80/
Legacy https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/jeff-galloway-obituary?id=60894437
NBC News https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/jeff-galloway-olympian-inspired-people-run-walk-method-dies-80-rcna260761
Running Quotes (New each Week):
A lot of people run a race to see who's the fastest. I run to see who has the most guts.
Steve Prefontaine
Record Breaking News
16-year-old Sam Ruthe runs 3:48.88 mile to obliterate U18 world record in Boston.
https://www.letsrun.com/news/2026/02/16-year-old-sam-ruthe-runs-348-88-mile-to-obliterate-u18-world-record-in-boston/
Six Minute Mile (New each Week):
https://mailchi.mp/sixminutemile/smm-new-builder-template-17589895?e=ff960b9e0b
Minute 1: Why fartlek runs help transition to track season
Minute 2: Improve your gut biome to enhance endurance and recovery
Minute 3: How to minimize daylight savings disruptions
Minute 4: Shoe Review: Diadora Mythos Blushield Vigore V ($190) Serving Up a Sturdy, Stabilizing Ride
Minute 5: Quick Intervals
Minute 6: Daily Inspiration
BRRC and Race Rag 2026 Events (Save the date!)
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Rapid Rabbit Run
5 mile road race (Second Seed Qualifier)
3 mile fun run (Places only)
10:00 am
East Valley High School
15711 E Wellesly
Spokane Valley, WA
Online Registration:
https://raceroster.com/events/2026/110482/rapid-rabbit-run-live-and-virtual-2026
March 28, 2026
Only Fools Run at Midnight
Medical Lake
11:30 pm
Online signup here
Thursday, April 9, 2026
BRRC April Meeting
6:30 meeting
Natural Grocers
2512 E 29th Ave (Lincoln Hts)
Topic: Make your own anti-inflammatory Goo, hosted by Brook Beier
Saturday, April 11, 2026
BRRC Recycle Fun Run
4 Miles
9:00 AM
Fish Lake Trailhead
Packet pick-up on race day starting at 7:30 AM
This fun run is an estimated 4-Mile run on a paved trail, with the turn-around and water station at about 2-Miles.
Registration fee is $30 w/shirt or $20 for NO SHIRT option. After March 23, 2026, registration fee is $20 with NO SHIRT. Day of Race registration is $30 with NO SHIRT.
Please bring your gently used shoes and clothing for donation to high school athletes in the area.
The race starts and ends at the Fish Lake Trail Head which is near Government Way and Sunset Hwy.
Online signup:
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/BRRCsRecycleFunRun
April 25, 2026
Unveil The Trail
Centennial Trail cleanup for BRRC
West Central Community Center
8:00 Run
10:00 Trail Cleanup
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Bloomsday Run
12 Kilometers (7.46 Miles)
Spokane, Washington
https://bloomsdayrun.org/bloomsday-registration/
Thursday, June 11, 2026
BRRC's Pizza and Beer Run
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Fairfield Flag Flyin' 5K Fun Run
8:00 AM
Fairfield, WA
Online registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Fairfield/FairfieldFlagFlyin5KFunRun?utm_source=platform_find_a_race&utm_medium=referral
Registration is $30 w/shirt or $15 NO SHIRT OPTION.
After 5 pm on 5/24, registration is $15 NO SHIRT.
Day of Race registration is $20 NO SHIRT
Packet Pickup Location
Thiel Park Gazebo
Intersection of 1st Street and E Main Street
Fairfield, WA 99012
Saturday, July 4, 2026
BRRC's 4th of July Fun Run
Thursday, July 9, 2026
BRRC's Picnic and BBQ
Comstock Park
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 scholarship
If you know a student who is interested in applying for a
BRRC scholarship, download the form here.
BRRC NEWS and OREO Award
This month's Oreo Award goes to:
Jason Moyer for running:
1) a 1:13 1/2 marathon at Portland (PR and 3rd place)
2) 450 miles and 45,000 feet vertical for January
3) Chilly Chili win in 17:01 as well as other BRRC races.
Submit your nomination for the Oreo to Tony Proctor at: anthonyaproctor@yahoo.com .
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
