Palouse Road Runners Updates: Covid-19 cancellations, Snake River Medals & more

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With all the uncertainty around COVID-19, it feels like our lives have been turned upside down. We’re still able to run, but not in groups and races are being canceled left and right. We thought we would share some updates with regards to PRR goings-on.

Snake River Canyon medals – these are on the way, but COVID-19 restrictions are slowing down every aspect of this. If you finished the race look for an email to update your address. We will be trying to figure out the best way to get them out to people.

Palouse 100kCANCELLED – if you already registered a team, you should receive a refund check shortly. There are currently no plans to reschedule this event.

Summer SeriesOn hold for now – we cannot promote gathering in groups, even for these informal runs. If situations change, we will put out more info.

Workoutsstill happening, but by yourself – Work-outs are being posted to our Facebook group so take advantage of these and post pictures!

Virtual races – lots of companies are putting on virtual races (to be run by yourself), so feel free to share any that you come across in our Facebook group.

PRR Board – we’re working on revising our bylaws, thinking through communication strategies, and brainstorming ideas for future events.

Fall racesMoscow Mountain Madness and Fall Flash – these are currently still happening but keep an eye out for updates in the coming months.

Keep on running, hiking, biking. Our virtual connections can help us get through this, even when we can’t run together - stay connected to by joining our PRR Facbook group.

Snake River Canyon Half Marathon Registration Closes Feb.22

 The Snake River Half Marathon is directed by the Palouse Road Runners on the first Saturday in March every year. It is the first big race of the season for the Quad Cities area. SRCHM is a beautiful river canyon out-and-back course on the Wawawai River Road along the Snake River. The flat and paved course is USATF certified. The start and finish are at Wawawai Landing at a river elevation of about 720 feet. Weather in the canyon is quite warm for March with finish line temperatures close to 50F.


Next FREE Winter Ultra Jan. 25

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Are your favorite mountain trails covered in snow?

Do you need motivation to hit the pavement when the skies are gray and low?

Have you always wanted to visit Pullman, WA during the winter?

You're in luck! Pullman now has a cure for the Inland NW winter ultrarunning blues.

IMPORTANT: The Pullman Winter Ultra Series is a no-fee, low-key, no-support, slip-on-ice, freeze-your-toes-off, drink-a-beer-afterward-or-during, fun-run-style event.

Trail Running Film Festival Sept. 3

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Trail Running Film Festival
Sept. 3, 209
Kenworthy PAC
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Films start at 7 p.m.

The Palouse Road Runners are hosting a night of trail running films. Featured this year are The Source, which follows elite runner Courtney Dauwalter at the Tahoe 200, and Leadman: The Dave Mackey Story. Beer and wine will be available for sale. Admission is free but a donation would be appreciated.

Free Yoga for Moscow Mountain runners and PRR members

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Palouse Road Runners members and Moscow Mountain Madness participants (and Snake River Half finishers!) are invited to TWO FREE YOGA SESSIONS designed specifically for runners, sandwiching Moscow Mountain Madness. Both classes will be taught by Sheila Fitzgerald at Sanctuary Yoga, in the hot room, which will be turned down to 85F. feel free to bring your own mat, towel, and water. mats and towels are available to rent to the studio, as well as water to purchase, water from the fountain, and showers.

SATURDAY
1 p.m.: pre-race shakeout flow (60 minutes)
this yoga session is about moving with your breath, getting loose, and enjoying the hot room. all are encouraged to listen to your own body, take directions as suggestions and let your own body be your guide. the session will have more of an emphasis on breath work, light cardio and hip openers, and LESS about strenuous holds and balance postured (unless you want to!). This session is NOT meant to tire us out before the race!

MONDAY
7 p.m. post-race recovery flow (60 minutes)

Hamstrings tight? Quads on fire? We’ve got you covered. This session will have all the juicy hip and heart openers your body craves after a long hard trail race! There will be an emphasis on breath work and stretching and relaxing. Think Yin and Restorative. there will be minimal light cardio to acclimate us to the hot room (85F), and lots of passive and floor stretching.