BRRC Running/Walking Bulletin
for September 25
, 2026
Volunteers are needed for BRRC Fall Races!
We will still be needing volunteers for the remaining Fall races.
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 Fitzpatrick at pcfnospo@comcast.net .
Thanks for your help to make all of our races successful this year.
Attention Running Clubs:
2026 Cross Country Competition.
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
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
Running Quotes (New each Week):
If you train your mind for running, everything else will be easy.
Amby Burfoot
Six Minute Mile (New each Week):
https://mailchi.mp/sixminutemile/smm-new-builder-template-17590940?e=ff960b9e0b
Minute 1: Give your marathon goals more ways to succeed
Minute 2: You asked, we ran with it
Minute 3: Fat Bear Week is a good excuse to hit the trails
Minute 4: Recovery may take longer as you age, but you can adapt
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.
Downside of Being Skinny
I was in a bar in Missoula, Montana three summers ago, and a guy came over to tell me I’m a human skeleton.
That’s unusual behavior, and he didn’t appear drunk or condescending. I mentioned that I’m a runner and have always been thin. After a short conversation, I got the impression he was an okay guy, even considering his remark. I figured he saw me at just the right angle, and it must have really struck him.
I could blame my father. When I graduated from high school, I was 6’0″ and about 145 lbs. (183 cm./66 kg.). I weigh only a bit more than that now. When my dad got out of high school, he weighed 155 pounds, but was 6’6″ (198 cm./70 kg.). That’s even skinnier than me. However, my dad’s no longer the bean pole he once was.
Years ago, I consulted a trainer, increased my protein intake and lifted weights for a few months in an attempt to become less skinny. However, my body didn’t respond the way I’d hoped. My muscles became well-toned, but there was just a slight increase in bulk. I’ve since told a few people that this weight-lifting program allowed me to say I no longer had ribbon arms. I’ve upgraded to pencil arms!
So I’m resigned to being skinny, or as I prefer to say, thin. Some people have told me I should eat more or put some meat on my bones. Even my mother has told me this multiple times, however, I prefer to eat the healthiest diet possible and not focus on filling out.
While it’s not so bad being thin, there are a few detriments.
At one of the running groups I attend, a woman once challenged me to arm wrestle. She is not petite, but nor is she muscular or bulky. I avoided emasculation, but it was a struggle.
Also, my arms are so skinny, my blood vessels don’t have enough room to fit inside.
And finally, you’d think only cows would have trouble crossing a cattle grate.
However, I do too. I’m so thin, I fall through the bars and have to wait for someone to come along and rescue me.
BRRC and Race Rag 2026 Events (Save the date!)
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 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:
The Fire Fighters and personnel who helped evacuate those in danger.
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
