BRRC Running/Walking Bulletin
for June 5, 2026
Thursday, June 11, 2026
BRRC's Pizza and Beer Run and membership drive
Bring a friend who's interested in joining BRRC. You will both be entered into a raffle.
5:45 pm
Lilac Bloomsday Office
1414 N Belt St
5K or 5 mile runs (optional)
David's Pizza and Beer afterwards
BRRC clothing available for discount prices!
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
Looking for an Assistant Cross Country Coach
Jaime Rorbach, head Cross Country coach at Liberty High School, is looking for an assistant coach. Liberty has a small program that needs some help with coaching and motivating young runners just coming into the program.
Please contact Jamie at: jaime.rohrbach@yahoo.com
BRRC Membership Renewal
Make sure to renew your membership online or in person at the Bloomsday Trade Show on May 1st and 2nd.
Help support your club so that BRRC can continue to do good things for the Spokane running community.
If you ordered a BRRC shirt, you can pick it up at the Bloomsday Trade show when you pick up your Bloomsday race bib. Shirts are no longer available online. There may be a few sizes available at the tradeshow.
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
Here's the latest update to the BRRC Race Series through Bloomsday from Jackie VanAllen:
https://www.brrc.net/series_results.html
Running Quotes (New each Week):
Whether a mile or a marathon, you get there the same way, one step at a time. Such is life.
Baylor Barbee
Six Minute Mile (New each Week):
https://mailchi.mp/sixminutemile/smm-new-builder-template-17590394?e=ff960b9e0b
Minute 1: Adding bananas to your smoothie may be limiting its benefits
Minute 2: How flexible should your training plan be?
Minute 3: Why a Pilates routine can improve your running efficiency
Minute 4: Memorial Day Sales: Great Deals on Fitness Gear
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/
I dominate running group photo
Last week the Flying Irish did its annual group photo portrait in Riverfront Park. Even though a lot of people were going to be in the photo, I wanted to make myself stand out above all others. A few days beforehand, I went to the site of the photo shoot and scoped things out to determine the perfect spot and perfect pose.
I analyzed the scene and divided it into quadrants to evaluate for optimal positioning.
Distance from camera is a crucial factor. Most people think being in the front row is the best place. Not necessarily so! I used a tape measure to arrive at the ideal camera-to-subject distance. I also found standing on higher ground will lend greater prominence.
Afterward, I spent a few hours practicing a variety of poses, each conveying one of my many different moods and attributes. Below are ones that made the final cut. I spent the evening before the shoot evaluating them before making my final choice.
Below is the 2015 official Flying Irish group portrait. It turned out great, and I think I look just dandy.
BRRC and Race Rag 2026 Events (Save the date!)
Thursday, June 11, 2026
BRRC's Pizza and Beer Run and membership drive
Invite your running friends to the party and have them sign up to be a BRRC member.
The party is free for all runners.
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
(Members only)
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:
Von Klohe and Dennis Doyle
(Any others?)
BRRC members who are Bloomsday Perennials and ran their 50th Bloomsday!
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
