BRRC Running/Walking Bulletin
for October 23 , 2026

  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

 
Six Minute Mile (New each Week):

https://mailchi.mp/sixminutemile/smm-new-builder-template-17591028?e=ff960b9e0b

Minute 1: Could a better taper save you minutes on race day?

Minute 2: Getting to the bottom of knee pain

Minute 3: Can hills replace your speed workouts?

Minute 4: Poor sleep could make endurance harder to sustain

Minute 5: Quick Intervals

Minute 6: Daily Inspiration

 

Spokane Tribe member's new app turns running into a lesson on Indigenous lands
By Matthew Kincanon
FaVS News
Danny Brigman has launched an app, Homelands Fitness, that shows users the Indigenous lands they are using for activities.
After about two years of development, the Homelands Fitness app started its soft launch, turning exercising into an opportunity to learn about Indigenous cultures and history.
Developed by Danny Brigman, of the Spokane Tribe, the app tracks activities such as walking, running and rides while teaching users about the ancestral lands that surround them.
On the app, users can browse mapped territories and educational content, share finds and find public group runs.
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2026/oct/12/spokane-tribe-members-app-turns-runs-into-lessons-/
(The Homelands Fitness app is a free download)

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. com/2021/06/13/money-for- runners/

Money For Runners?!!!

Posted on   June 13, 2021

President Joe Biden is proposing a big spending bill to upgrade infrastructure; however, no attention is being given to a very big community—runners.

I’ve taken up the cause for funding running tracks, running trails, running clubs and subsidies to bring down the cost of post-run beer for running club members.

I traveled to Washington, D.C. to get a meeting with Joe Biden and pitch, “Get a Run for Your Money” economic stimulus and infrastructure improvement plan.

My first stop was the White House. I felt a huge and solemn duty as a representative of all runners nationwide.

But a guard told me it wasn’t time for meeting Joe Biden. Instead it was time for me to leave.

Right after, I found out he was joining a meeting at the Capitol building and was scheduled to be there for half an hour. I immediately set a hot pace for the Capitol.

When I reached the Capitol building, it appeared the President was at a window looking out. I gave a wave.

He seemed to notice me because he stayed at the window, watching. I was hoping to hand him the “Get a Run for Your Money” documents I had in my satchel, and listen to my short spiel about how badly runners need funding.

But a team of guards stopped me at the entrance and told me again, it was not time to meet Joe, and that it was time for me to leave. In exchange, I made them take the “Get a Run for Your Money” proposal to give to the President. They said they’d absolutely do it first chance they got.

It’s been a few days since I got back from D.C. I know the President’s a busy man, and my hopes for funding runners has slowly waned. I knew it was a long shot, but we runners are worth it.

Then something really, really special happened. Yesterday I received the below letter in the mail:

NICE!!!!!

BRRC and Race Rag 2026 Events (Save the date!)

Saturday, October 24, 2026
BRRC's Mead Cross Country
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/BRRCCrossCountryRaces

November 5, 2026
Inflammation 101 Class
6:00 PM
DBA: Natural Grocers
2512 E. 29th Avenue, Spokane, WA 99223
509-503-1700
www.naturalgrocers.com

Inflammation 101
Discover the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of inflammation. Although chronic inflammation often goes unnoticed, there are diet, lifestyle, and environmental choices you can make every day to support a healthy inflammatory response. Learn practical ways to calm the fire within and support overall wellness.
I'm excited to share this information with the group!
Here is a link to my bio: https://www.naturalgrocers.com/nhc/brooke-beier-bs
Brooke Beier
Nutritional Health Coach

November 14, 2026
Reardan Stubble Shuffle
Reardan, WA 99029
Only 30 minutes west of Spokane.
5k run/walk
Price:$25
11:00 AM
Registration ends November 14, 2026 at 11:00 am
5k fun run fundraiser event for the development of Reardan-Edwall Cross Country and Track teams. Additional funds will be supporting other school programs.
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Reardan/ReardanStubbleShuffle

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 Links:

Read the latest Local BRRC Running Calendar here : 
 
https://www.brrc.net/Calendar.html

BRRC NEWS and OREO Award
 

http://www.brrc.net/BRRC_News.html

The Coaches that have stepped up this year to help at the Spokane Marathon.

Submit your nomination for the Oreo to Dori Whitford at: brrcpresident@gmail.com    .

 

 

To see the online BRRC weekly bulletin, please click on this link: http://www.brrc.net/Weekly_Bulletin.html

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

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