BRRC Running/Walking Bulletin
for July 17, 2026
BRRC's 4th of July Fun Run
Donations are for Second Harvest
$1,043 cash donations
107 pounds of food
Thank you to all of you who ran and made your generous donations.
BRRC's Picnic and BBQ at Comstock Park
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
BRRC Race Series
https://www.brrc.net/series_results.html
Running Quotes (New each Week):
Run often. Run long. But never outrun your joy of running.
Julie Isphording
Six Minute Mile (New each Week):
https://mailchi.mp/sixminutemile/smm-new-builder-template-17590659?e=ff960b9e0b
Minute 1: Plyometrics can help runners build stronger bones
Minute 2: Hardrock records fall as altitude takes its toll
Minute 3: Can mushrooms improve running performance and recovery?
Minute 4: How to avoid a produce parasite without avoiding produce
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/
Looking good (and fast) while running
Most people when out in public want to look good, even while running. This can include not only the way you dress, but how fast you’re going.
Women are especially good at choosing outfits that are attractive and eye-catching. Some guys also have an eye for fashion, but for the most part, we guys don’t make it a priority.
I often run in the evening, therefore, I wouldn’t impress many people if I wore a stylish outfit. However, the long days of summer allow me to get in a run after work when there’s still light. I get the notion sometimes to pick up the pace if there are people ahead. I think a runner looks good running at a brisk pace.
However, if I maintain a brisk pace too long, I’ll have a price to pay.
Sometimes I run a really fast pace for too long and experience total collapse.
I’m reduced to walking on my hands and knees.
This has happened several times, so I carry a medium-sized swatch of fabric in my running shorts pocket. It’s a strange sight and embarrassing, but at least people can’t see who I am as I crawl home.
BRRC and Race Rag 2026 Events (Save the date!)
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Cherry Pickers Trot
5:00 Pit Spit and Dinner
6:30 Tot Trot
7:00 Race at Harvest House and Green Bluff Church
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Colbert/CherryPickersTrot
August 23, 2026
Inland Northwest Cross Country Invitational
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/InlandNorthwestCrossCountryInvitationalINWXCI
Spokane Valley, WA
Spokane, WA 99216 US
The Inland Northwest Cross Country Invitational @ The Course
Experience race day at THE premier new cross country running venue in America, The Course in Spokane Valley with a fast, exciting 5K cross country event designed for runners of all ages and abilities.
Held on Sunday, August 23rd, the day before high school cross country season officially begins, this event is the perfect way to kick off the fall racing season. Whether you're sharpening up before competition, chasing a personal best, or just looking to experience an incredible new course, this race delivers championship-level atmosphere on a state-of-the-art cross country venue built for the top runners in the region and for one day this August, everyone gets a chance to see what the fuss is all about.
Women's 5K
Price:$20
($10: Ages 1 - 18)
Time:8:00AM PDT
Men's 5K
Price:$20
($10: Ages 1 - 18)
Time:9:00AM PDT
Registration ends August 22, 2026 at 4:00pm PDT
Awards
Top 3 Overall, High School, & Masters
1970's style headband for all finishers
Expect wide starting areas, beautifully designed rolling terrain, premium footing, and an authentic cross country racing experience at the newest state-of-the-art cross-country course in the United States. Come test yourself, celebrate the start of cross-country season, and race where the future of XC begins.
Brought to you by Bloomsday Road Runners Club & The BRRC's Fall XC Race Series.
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 NEWS and OREO Award
This month's Oreo Award goes to:
All of the volunteers who worked at the BRRC Bloomsday booth. Thank you for your help!
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
