Category Archives: Races

Jun 18

Packet Pick Ups This Week

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The Pulse Running & Fitness Shop is buzzing this week with packet pick ups for the busy upcoming race weekend. On Wednesday & Thursday (6/19-20) packets for the Silver City Endurance Runs will be available in store from 10 AM – 6 PM. SCER packets will include your shirts but NOT bib #s and the race website has all of the information pertaining to packet pickup, race check in, & drop bags.

For all of the Milk Runners out there, Meridian Dairy Days Milk Run race packets will be waiting for you at the Pulse Running & Fitness Shop on Friday (6/21) from 12 PM - 6 PM. Race day registration and packet pick up is also available at the Meridian Speedway starting at 7 AM. All Milk Run race info is available on this website and online registration can be found at spondoro.com.

May 02

Meridian Dairy Days Milk Run 2013

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Distance: 1 Mile or 5k Fun Run

Where: The Meridian Speedway 335 S Main, Meridian

When: Saturday June 22nd, Events start at 8AM!

The Milk Run is BACK as part of the Merdian Dairy Days this year!!  You have the choice of running a 1 mile or 5k distance both starting and finishing on the famous Meridian Speedway track.  The emphasis on this race is FUN!!

This year we want to motivate kids and their families to come out and participate while helping our Meridian Schools at the same time.  Every person who registers to run can sign up under a school of their choice.  The school with the most kids signed up will receive $150.00 from The Pulse Running & Fitness Shop.  Every school that gets 50+ people to sign up will receive $50.00 from The Pulse Running & Fitness Shop. The United Dairymen of Idaho will be on hand handing out milk post race!!

To get signed up online go to www.spondoro.com OR you can print a Dairy Days pdf here and drop it off at your school office or at The Pulse Running & Fitness Shop located at 3100 E Florence in Meridian, behind Wendys on the corner of Eagle and Fairview.

For more information about Dairy Days and a complete list of events go to http://www.dairydays.org/

 

Apr 30

2013 Idaho Trail Ultra Series

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The 2013 ITUS (Idaho Trail Ultra Series) is well under way; the early season events are finished up and the Summer runs are quickly approaching. Check out the upcoming opportunities to run in the mountains near Silver City and McCall, both with multiple distance options to entice everyone to these distinctly Idaho trail running destinations. The entire 2013 series calendar is available at the ITUS website along with registration links, individual race websites, and tons of series info…including participant series point totals and standings (the action is about to heat up)…here is a quick link for the 2013 series points.

Upcoming series events: Silver City Endurance Runs June 22nd. McCall Trailrunning Classic July 13th. Wild Idaho Endurance Runs August 3rd. Idaho Mountain Trail Ultra Festival August 30th-31st. Standhope 60K September 21st. Foothills 50K Frenzy October 5th.

Apr 09

2013 Foothills 50K Frenzy Registration Kick Off Party

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It’s time to register for the 2013 Foothills 50K Frenzy!!! Early Bird Special One Night Only – Get $15 off registration!!!

  • When: Tuesday, April 16, 6 pm
  • Where: The Pulse Running & Fitness Shop
  • Who: Anybody who wants to run the only “official” ultra in the Boise foothills
  • What: $60 Early Bird Registration – $15 off regular registration fee
  • Why: Food, prizes, 25% discount on all trail shoes, AND one FREE race entry giveaway

Regular registration opens Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at UltraSignup. See you on April 16!!!

Apr 09

Redfish Lake Lodge Memorial Run Registration Party

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Redfish Lake Lodge Memorial Run Half Marathon, 10K and 5K – Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Redfish Lake Lodge.

Redfish Lake Lodge is excited to host the 3rd annual Redfish Lake Lodge Memorial Run and we are excited to host a registration party on Saturday, April 13 from 10 AM – 6 PM at the Pulse Running & Fitness Shop. Race director Jeff Clegg will be there to discuss the event and answer any questions you have. During the event we are drawing 2 lucky free race entry winners from the “Go Fish” deck of cards. Just in case “Go Fish” doesn’t “land” you into one of the races, we are going to “hook” you up with sweet registration discounts all day; like $5 savings for both the 5K & 10K and $10 discounts for the half marathon. The fish bowl will be stocked with Swedish Fish for your enjoyment. The Redfish Lake Lodge Memorial Run is a great way to spend your Memorial Day weekend and we look forward to seeing you there and in the store this Saturday to help with your plans.

http://www.redfishlake.com/redfish-lake-lodge-memorial-run/

Apr 08

MCHAT 5K Run4Fun

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Not running Robie this year? Still looking for something to run on Robie day? How about the Middleton Coordinated Health Action Team 5K!!!

THE WHEN, WHERE, AND WHY
Saturday April 20, 2013, 9:00 am, Middleton Middle School,
511 W. Main St., Middleton Id 83644. The Run4Fun will begin
at 9:00 am. This run is strictly for your own enjoyment.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course will begin and end at the Middleton Middle School track and will take you by two city parks, two schools, and through various neighborhoods along the way. Some areas are non-paved.
REGISTRATION AND FEE
Pre-registration closes Thursday April 18th. Pre-registration fee
is $10.00 with a family cap of $30.00 for families of 3 or more.
Late or race day registration fee is $15.00 with a family cap of
$45.00 for families of 3 or more. Pre-registration forms can be
mailed to the provided address or dropped off in person. Day
of race registration will be held on Saturday between 8:00 am
and 8:45 am at Middleton Middle School.
RACE NUMBER AND BAG PICK-UP
Race numbers/bags will not be mailed. Packets can be picked up
from 10-4 pm on April 19th at the Middleton Middle School
Auxiliary Gymnasium.

Registration Form

Mar 26

Pickled Feet Runs

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The Pickled Feet 24/12/6/Hour & 100 Mile Races return to Eagle Island State Park this weekend for its second annual installment of long running craziness. Runners will be tested against the clock as some of the northwest’s top timed-race runners participate at Idaho’s 24- and 12-Hour championships. Whoever runs the most miles in 6, 12, or 24 hours wins. Some runners will opt for the 100 mile (40 laps) option – they have 32 hours to finish!

Packet pick up is available at the Pulse Running & Fitness Shop on Thursday, March 28th from 10 AM – 6 PM.

All race details are on the PF website and live updated race day tracking can be found here. Come out and cheer the runners on!!! Here is the race schedule:

  • 100 Mile: starts at 10 am Friday; 32 hour final cutoff at 6 pm Saturday
  • 24 Hour: starts at 6 pm Friday
  • 12 Hour Night Option: starts at 6 pm Friday
  • 12 Hour Day Option: starts at 6 am Saturday
  • 6 Hour: starts at 6 pm Friday
Mar 18

The Pulse Mile at a Time Club

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     Join The Pulse as we kick off a healthy kids initiative by hosting weekly group runs, logging miles until the Boise IronKids 1 mile fun run.  Our club will log 12.1 miles from this Wednesday March 20th through Wednesday June 5th.  Our club will have the option to run the Boise IronKids 1 mile run to complete the Half Marathon distance.  While the Boise IronKids is open to everyone, our Mile at a Time club will enjoy the camaraderie of group runs, learning proper running and pacing techniques all while gaining more confidence in themselves.  We will provide weekly group warm ups and stretching support during the runs and discussions about healthy living, eating, and lifestyle choices.
     Mile at a Time club members will receive a special Half Marathon medal and goody bag filled with special gifts and discounts for their extra effort and determination in completing their goal!  Cost to join is only $10.00.  When you sign up for the Mile at a Time club you will also be given $5.00 off either of our Cinco de Mayo Cinco Mile-O runs.  Stop by the store and get signed up today!
     In addition to the Mile at a Time Club the IronKids 1 Mile Fun Run is a cost of $10.00.  Running the IronKids in addition to participating in the Mile at a Time Club is optional, it is not required.
Mar 18

IronKids in Boise

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     We are EXCITED to announce IRONKIDS is coming to BOISE!  The Pulse Running and Fitness Shop is hosting this great event, June 7th, during the events leading up to the Ironman 70.3 Boise.  The Ironkids event will consist of a 1 mile fun run on a section of the Ironman run course in beautiful downtown Boise at Julia Davis Park.  At The Pulse we promote a healthy and active lifestyle in both adults and kids.  I hope you will join us in encouraging all kids to be active and make healthy choices in their daily lives. The cost for this event is $10.00 and is open to kids ages 3-15.  Registration forms are available in store at The Pulse Running and Fitness Shop and will also be available at the Ironman expo as well as race day at Julia Davis Park.

    More details to follow.

Mar 04

Cinco de Mayo Cinco Mile-O & Chile Pepper Chase

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Join us on Saturday, May 4th at 3 PM for the Cinco Mile-O five mile run / walk and the Chile Pepper Chase one mile fun run for kids 12 & under…including a pinata party at the finish line. The courses start & finish at Merrill Park and tour the River District and the Boise River Greenbelt. Bar de Nay in Eagle is bringing out some delicious Mexican treats for all of this years participants.

Race information & details (registration, course info, etc.) are available on the 555 website. We can’t wait to see you at this fiesta!!!

Come on down to the Pulse this Saturday, March 9th and enjoy in store registration savings for the race and snack on some treats from one of the race sponsors… Bar de Nay. $5 discounts are being offered for both the Cinco Mile-O and Chile Pepper Chase during the registration event, which will start at 12 PM and last until 6 PM.