Dome running starts next week!
stubbysticks
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If you're a runner & have been trying to figure out how you're going to run outdoors when the Minnesota winter hits, you're in luck! MDRA is opening up the Metrodome for us runners as an alternative to the dreadmill. http://www.runmdra.org/index.php/programs/12-dome-running
DOME RUNNING STARTS ON November 20, 2012
Every Tuesday and Thursday through March 21 EXCEPT for November 22 (Thanksgiving), Christmas and New Years Day
MDRA sponsored Dome running begins on Tuesday, November 20, 2012.
Dome running is open every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., cost is $1. Every Tuesday/Thursday through March 21.
The MDRA turns the Metrodome into the place to be twice a week during the dark,cold and icy winter nights! Running is from 5:00-8:00 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday and it costs $1. 2 1/2 laps around the concourse equals a mile.
Enter gate D. You can park free in the upper Dome lot. If you have questions contact Rick Recker at612 375-0805
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If you're a runner & have been trying to figure out how you're going to run outdoors when the Minnesota winter hits, you're in luck! MDRA is opening up the Metrodome for us runners as an alternative to the dreadmill. http://www.runmdra.org/index.php/programs/12-dome-runningDOME RUNNING STARTS ON November 20, 2012
Every Tuesday and Thursday through March 21 EXCEPT for November 22 (Thanksgiving), Christmas and New Years Day
MDRA sponsored Dome running begins on Tuesday, November 20, 2012.
Dome running is open every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., cost is $1. Every Tuesday/Thursday through March 21.
The MDRA turns the Metrodome into the place to be twice a week during the dark,cold and icy winter nights! Running is from 5:00-8:00 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday and it costs $1. 2 1/2 laps around the concourse equals a mile.
Enter gate D. You can park free in the upper Dome lot. If you have questions contact Rick Recker at612 375-0805
HEY thanks!! I might try this this year!!! would be nice to have a different option.0 -
No problem! I hear they also do rollerblading on Mondays & Wednesdays, but I don't have the details on that. I might be able to get more info on that this evening so I'll share if I do! (Crosstraining! lol)0
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Thanks!0
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Confirmed, there IS dome skating on M & W but it's a little more expensive than the running. I think $5ish for kids & $6 for adults. There is also skate rental available.
I went last night & it is AWESOME! 2.5 laps = 1 mile, & by 212-213 they have a conversion chart showing how many miles it is for a specific number of laps. I really liked it & am going to try to go once a week through the winter. Since I'll typically be with my work running club members, if you see someone who looks like me wearing this shirt:
...please stop me to say hi!!! FYI I have chopped my hair off since this pic so I'll have a little stubby (see what I did there) ponytail. :laugh:0 -
I went last night & it is AWESOME! 2.5 laps = 1 mile, & by 212-213 they have a conversion chart showing how many miles it is for a specific number of laps. I really liked it & am going to try to go once a week through the winter. Since I'll typically be with my work running club members, if you see someone who looks like me wearing this shirt:
...please stop me to say hi!!! FYI I have chopped my hair off since this pic so I'll have a little stubby (see what I did there) ponytail. :laugh:
How was the attendance? do alot of people do this?0 -
Yes jaimesoo! I went again tonight & loved it. There are a few running groups who meet up there so there were a good 50 people running by the time I left. My friend & I will be there most Tuesdays, but we're going this Thursday too in preparation for Saturday's Reindeer Run.0
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Yes jaimesoo! I went again tonight & loved it. There are a few running groups who meet up there so there were a good 50 people running by the time I left. My friend & I will be there most Tuesdays, but we're going this Thursday too in preparation for Saturday's Reindeer Run.
COOL! I am seriously considering doing Tuesdays (and Thursdays after the we finish a bible class the beginning of the year) so I will keep an eye out for you.
Have fun on Saturday. I was hoping to do that one but have family in town and couldn't convince them to go! 0 -
I may come next week or the first time. Tomorrow I am probably going to run outside instead since I am also running a 5k on (Moustache Run) Saturday.0
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You'll see our club shirts represented there, I know there are a few peeps from Wells Fargo running that one. :bigsmile:I may come next week or the first time. Tomorrow I am probably going to run outside instead since I am also running a 5k on (Moustache Run) Saturday.0 -
Is barefoot running allowed at the Metrodome? My gym does not have an indoor track and I am not sure how they would react to my running barefoot on the treadmills. I have only ran in shoes so far (minimalist shoes primarily) but would love to be able to try barefoot running on occasion before the snow melts.0
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Oh my goodness!! I did not know about this! I wish I would have known about this earlier! I know what I'll be doing on Tuesday nights! I'll be strapping on my 5Fingers for the first time in way too long...we'll see how sore I am next Wednesday...0
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I don't know, but when you go in just ask the guys who take the money if it's ok.Is barefoot running allowed at the Metrodome? My gym does not have an indoor track and I am not sure how they would react to my running barefoot on the treadmills. I have only ran in shoes so far (minimalist shoes primarily) but would love to be able to try barefoot running on occasion before the snow melts.
I think me & my friend will be there tomorrow night, maybe I'll see some of you there!0 -
Does anyone know if strollers are allowed?0
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Does anyone know if strollers are allowed?
Not sure if there is a rule about this. I have never seen a stroller0 -
Alice, my guess is no but it doesn't say on the website: http://www.runmdra.org/index.php/programs/12-dome-running. There's a contact number on the site, try calling this guy:If you have questions contact Rick Recker at612 375-08050
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So total FAIL tonight. I got messed up trying to drive to Gate D and ended up on the freeway. Ended up so frustrated that i just came home. What is the best route to get to that Gate from downtown?? I turned onto Chicago by the light rail... should I drive past that and turn at the next block. SO Frustrated! I will practice this next time so I don't mess up a good night of running.
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Bummer! There are a couple of ways to get in there. I usually come from 4th St. After you cross Chicago, you go around behind the dome & turn in to the right. Once you're in the parking lot, you follow the building to the end - you'll see where everyone else is parked. Entrance is on the SE side of the building.
From the St. Paul side, you can get in just north of 5th/6th St on 11th Ave...that is where I usually come out because I have to go back west to get home.0 -
I will practice today so i can make it there easier tomorrow. THANKS! 0
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i made it tonight!! SOOOO FUN! Thanks!0
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i made it tonight!! SOOOO FUN! Thanks!
Glad you had fun! I will be back next week. No running for me this Thursday or Friday.0 -
i made it tonight!! SOOOO FUN! Thanks!
Glad you had fun! I will be back next week. No running for me this Thursday or Friday.
GOOD LUCK Saturday!!0 -
I feel adventurous and need another running goal for this year. Who wants to run barefoot with me at the Metrodome this winter?
Lets run a race barefoot once it gets a little warmer out. You pick the distance!
We can build up our barefoot mileage slowly. Lets get started!
Who is with me?0 -
I feel adventurous and need another running goal for this year. Who wants to run barefoot with me at the Metrodome this winter?
Lets run a race barefoot once it gets a little warmer out. You pick the distance!
We can build up our barefoot mileage slowly. Lets get started!
Who is with me?
I am happy to support you but not sure that its for me. 0 -
Does anyone know if you can walk instead of run? I am just getting back into running and need to build up. Also I would love to take my mother because she is starting to workout again! I know she can't run though- partly due to a medical condition...
Any help? Otherwise I can call the number and see what the guy says. Thanks in advance! :happy:0 -
Does anyone know if you can walk instead of run? I am just getting back into running and need to build up. Also I would love to take my mother because she is starting to workout again! I know she can't run though- partly due to a medical condition...
Any help? Otherwise I can call the number and see what the guy says. Thanks in advance! :happy:
Yes you can walk too! There are several people that either walk/jog or walk only. Was there again last night - a really good crowd of people.0 -
Anyone see all the dogs there today on the first floor? Must have been some sort of dog show. Some of them looked pretty fast. I think the should have invited the Greyhounds and Border Collies up to the top floor with us so we could watch them race!0
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It was Dogs Days at the Dome. They do it about once a month in the winter- it becomes an off leash dog park at the dome. Awesome on these cold days.0
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I was wondering what that was all about! So cool! I miss my greyhound ... was fun to see them and so many other doggies running around and barking in warm joy! damn cold weather!!! 0
