Flightless Birds Running Club

06/09/2026

Hello Flightless Birds!

Our internet has been down for the past 2 days so it's taken me WAYYY longer to write this than anticipated (having to hotspot wifi from my phone and everything loads soooooo slow). But we're here and we're getting it done. Kinda like our Tuesday runs.

Don't forget to order tanks and/or sun hoodies if you are interested! Link below!

See you all tomorrow!
Alison & Theo

Order link for summer tanks and sun hoodie!! https://forms.gle/JrNbQcYStCL68rdm8
Ordering closes: Tuesday June 23rd

Route: 2nd Time Around - 3.65 miles
Check out the route here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/890126507
The entire route must be run/walked at the time of the club meeting to get credit.

Weather Forecast: Rain, mountain snow showers (probably not here), pack a coat or just run fast.

Time:
Tuesdays, Meet at 5:45pm (run at 6:00pm) at Barrelhouse Pub & Pizza.

Information:
You can also check us out on Instagram and the FBRC page (www.facebook.com/flightlessbirdsrunningclub). Post run hangout at Barrelhouse! Run discounts are available to those who have purchased and are wearing the Barrelhouse run shirts.

Shirts:
$12 for the standard shirt once you get to 8 runs (available at Barrelhouse)
$3 to add numbers if you already have a shirt (Cash Only - give cash and shirt to Alison)

Upcoming Events and Organizations (let me know if you have any to add):

Taco Bell 50K - Spokane Edition
October 3, 2026
More details to come
Check out the inspiration here: https://tacobell50k.com/

Negative Split Races
https://nsplit.com/
A discount code that we can use for 10% off registrations is FLIGHTLESSBIRDS

Bloomsday Road Runners Club
https://www.brrc.net/

Eastern Washington Orienteering Club
https://ewoc.org/

06/07/2026

Hello Birds!!
We are going to be putting in an order for some new tank tops and sun hoodies for the warmer weather.

Order link for summer tanks and sun
hoodie!! https://forms.gle/JrNbQcYStCL68rdm8

Costs are $25 for the tanks and $30 for the sun hoodie.

Ordering will be open until Tuesday June 23rd. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Normal post will be out on Monday!
See you all soon!
-Alison and Theo

This is the ordering form for the Flightless Birds Summer Tanks and Sun shirt/hoodie! Cost will be $25 for the tanks and $30 for the sun hoodie. If entering for multiple people, please reload the link and do each one separately. If ordering multiple for one person (i.e. Tank and Sun Hoodie) I think....

06/05/2026

Happy Friday Birds!
Last Tuesday Jordan got his 8th run and Kyle got his 300th run!! Congratulations to you two!!

Jordan's flightless fact was that when Graham Chapman died John Cleese recited the Dead Parrot Sketch from Monty Python. I guess a dead parrot is a flightless bird....

https://youtu.be/TaFDzTzKAT0?si=Z7yR73q2FCD7iNUt

06/02/2026

Hello Flightless Birds!

Tomorrow is looking like a gorgeous day for a run! This week there is also The Big Run in Kendall Yards - see link with details below. This is on Wednesday for Global Running Day!!

This week we'll run a run we only ran once last year, so let's get it back in the rotation! This one is No/New Dog Route. Enjoy!

See you all tomorrow!
Alison & Theo

Route: No/New Dog Route - 3.04 miles
Check out the route here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5604627871/
The entire route must be run/walked at the time of the club meeting to get credit.

Weather Forecast: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Time:
Tuesdays, Meet at 5:45pm (run at 6:00pm) at Barrelhouse Pub & Pizza.

Information:
You can also check us out on Instagram and the FBRC page (www.facebook.com/flightlessbirdsrunningclub). Post run hangout at Barrelhouse! Run discounts are available to those who have purchased and are wearing the Barrelhouse run shirts.

Shirts:
$12 for the standard shirt once you get to 8 runs (available at Barrelhouse)
$3 to add numbers if you already have a shirt (Cash Only - give cash and shirt to Alison)

Upcoming Events and Organizations (let me know if you have any to add):

The Big Run June 3, 2026 at 6:00pmFleet Feet in Kendall Yards
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/TBRSpokane

Sativa Transue Memorial 5k
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Check-in: 8:00am; Race start: 9:00am
Registration: https://secure.touchnet.net/C20347_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=90

Taco Bell 50K - Spokane EditionOctober 3, 2026
More details to come

Negative Split Races
https://nsplit.com/
A discount code that we can use for 10% off registrations is FLIGHTLESSBIRDS

Bloomsday Road Runners Club
https://www.brrc.net/

Eastern Washington Orienteering Club
https://ewoc.org/

05/26/2026

Hello Flightless Birds!
Congratulations to anyone that ran any of the Coeur d'Alene races this weekend! The weather was gorgeous and I hoped you all had fun!!

With the weather warming up, stay tuned for info on summer tanks and sun hoodies! They will be coming soon!
See you all tomorrow! We're running Sal's Navel!

-Alison & Theo

Route: Sal's Navel - 3.25 miles
Check out the route here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/84741753
The entire route must be run/walked at the time of the club meeting to get credit.

Weather Forecast: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

Time:
Tuesdays, Meet at 5:45pm (run at 6:00pm) at Barrelhouse Pub & Pizza.

Information:
You can also check us out on Instagram and the FBRC page (www.facebook.com/flightlessbirdsrunningclub). Post run hangout at Barrelhouse! Run discounts are available to those who have purchased and are wearing the Barrelhouse run shirts.

Shirts:
$12 for the standard shirt once you get to 8 runs (available at Barrelhouse)
$3 to add numbers if you already have a shirt (Cash Only - give cash and shirt to Alison)

Upcoming Events and Organizations (let me know if you have any to add):

The Big Run June 3, 2026 at 6:00pm
Fleet Feet in Kendall Yards
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/TBRSpokane

Sativa Transue Memorial 5k
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Check-in: 8:00am; Race start: 9:00am
Registration: https://secure.touchnet.net/C20347_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=90

Taco Bell 50K - Spokane Edition
October 3, 2026
More details to come

Negative Split Races
https://nsplit.com/
A discount code that we can use for 10% off registrations is FLIGHTLESSBIRDS

Bloomsday Road Runners Club
https://www.brrc.net/

Eastern Washington Orienteering Club
https://ewoc.org/

05/20/2026

Hello Birds!! Looks like we all had fun tonight 😂 Thank you all for coming out and trying something new!

05/19/2026

Hello Flightless Birds!

There's a lot of info in this email so please read to the end! :)

First, for tomorrow's run we will be doing an orienteering course setup by Tracy Schoenleber from the Eastern Washington Orienteering Club. Because there are directions and small gadgets involved please show up a few minutes early to get setup and we'll send runners/walkers out in a staggered start once people are set (it's more fun if you can't see people finding the checkpoints). I will also try to be there early to help answer questions, but check out www.ewoc.org if you want to know more.

Second, I am in desperate need of a few additional volunteers for our aid station at the Coeur d'Alene marathon this Sunday. So if you're an early bird (or can be one for a day) see the details below. Location: Lake Steamers Marker (6400-6670 E Coeur D'Alene Lake Dr, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814)
Time: meet at 5:40am (bonus, we get to watch the sunrise over the lake), first runners at 6:10am - but should be all done by 10:15am (breakfast anyone?)

And lastly, I have details on the Sativa Transue Memorial 5k linked. This is a great race that benefits a great cause.

Ok....onto the show! See you all tomorrow!

Alison & Theo

Route: Chris' Challenge - 3.2 miles
Check out the route here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2617092601
The entire route must be run/walked at the time of the club meeting to get credit.

Weather Forecast: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

Time:
Tuesdays, Meet at 5:45pm (run at 6:00pm) at Barrelhouse Pub & Pizza.

Information:
You can also check us out on Instagram and the FBRC page (www.facebook.com/flightlessbirdsrunningclub). Post run hangout at Barrelhouse! Run discounts are available to those who have purchased and are wearing the Barrelhouse run shirts.

Shirts:
$12 for the standard shirt once you get to 8 runs (available at Barrelhouse)
$3 to add numbers if you already have a shirt (Cash Only - give cash and shirt to Alison)

Upcoming Events and Organizations (let me know if you have any to add):

The Big Run June 3, 2026 at 6:00pm
Fleet Feet in Kendall Yards
https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Spokane/TBRSpokane

Sativa Transue Memorial 5kSaturday, June 6, 2026
Check-in: 8:00am; Race start: 9:00am
Registration: https://secure.touchnet.net/C20347_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=90

Taco Bell 50K - Spokane Edition
October 3, 2026
More details to come

Negative Split Races
https://nsplit.com/
A discount code that we can use for 10% off registrations is FLIGHTLESSBIRDS

Bloomsday Road Runners Club
https://www.brrc.net/

Eastern Washington Orienteering Club
https://ewoc.org/

05/17/2026

Hello Birds!!
We have a special treat for you guys this coming tuesday!! We will have Tracy Schoenleber from the Eastern Washington Orienteering Club out to set up a course for us. Don't worry it's a variation of a familiar one (Chris' Challenge), so you won't get lost.

If you want more information check out https://www.ewoc.org/
If you liked it, they have events all year!!

I will ask that everyone try to show up a teensy bit earlier than usual so we have time to get everyone setup with their devices (yes, there are gadgets involved!) and directions. We will also do a staggered start this time so everyone isn't clogging up the control points/checkpoints. So if you want to start early, show up early!

This will also be a Double Point Run if you complete the route and get all the control points.

See you Tuesday! I will include all this again in our normal e-mail/post tomorrow evening as well :-)

-Alison & Theo

05/13/2026

Congratulations to Steve last night for his 200th run!!! That's like 6-7 years of running with the club! If you missed his haiku I'm sure he'd give an encore performance.

Congrats Steve!!

05/12/2026

Hello Flightless Birds!

Another week has arrived! Since we had so much fun doing our Mayfest Mayhem 5k this Saturday we decided you ALL should enjoy the route too. It's basically Sutton Special with a "mayhem modifier!" See the map for details. The good news is that my chalk markings should still "mostly" be there. :-)

See you all tomorrow.

Alison & Theo

Route: Sutton Special with Mayfest Mayhem Modifier - 3.1miles (ish)
Check out the route here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6693789920
The entire route must be run/walked at the time of the club meeting to get credit.

Weather Forecast: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 7 to 9 mph.

Time:
Tuesdays, Meet at 5:45pm (run at 6:00pm) at Barrelhouse Pub & Pizza.

Information:
You can also check us out on Instagram and the FBRC page (www.facebook.com/flightlessbirdsrunningclub). Post run hangout at Barrelhouse! Run discounts are available to those who have purchased and are wearing the Barrelhouse run shirts.

Shirts:
$12 for the standard shirt once you get to 8 runs (available at Barrelhouse)
$3 to add numbers if you already have a shirt (Cash Only - give cash and shirt to Alison)

Upcoming Events and Organizations (let me know if you have any to add):

Taco Bell 50K - Spokane Edition
October 3, 2026
More details to come

Negative Split Races (I ALSO NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR MAY 17th and MAY 24th)
https://nsplit.com/
A discount code that we can use for 10% off registrations is FLIGHTLESSBIRDS

Bloomsday Road Runners Club
https://www.brrc.net/

Eastern Washington Orienteering Club
https://ewoc.org/