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SUMMARY:Roundtable: Snø Racing Program Update and Masters Racing Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Loppet Learning SeriesFree presentation series at the Theodore Wirth Trailhead\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Loppet Learning Series: Fall 2026\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Roundtable: Snø Racing Program Update and Masters Racing Discussion\nMonday\, November 2nd\, 2026 | 6: 00 – 7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead  \nPresenters: Jake Stiele\, Kim Rudd and Jan Gunther  \nCoaches roundtable discussion with Jake Stiele\, Kim Rudd and Jan Gunther. \nPresenter Bios: Jake Stiele is the Head Coach for Sno Racing (Team Birkie)\, the Minneapolis-based professional nordic ski team. Jake is from Prior Lake and is an LNR Alumnus. He raced at St Scholastica College and has coached with LNR Juniors and Adults\, as well as being a certified Strength Coach. As Head Coach of Team Birkie\, he works with both the World Cup athletes\, and Regional athletes. \nKim Rudd founded Endurance Adventures. Her passion for Nordic skiing started while racing in high school and being exposed to the famous Minnesota Finlandia ski race. She continued to ski race in college at Bemidji State University\, where she met her soulmate and adventure partner\, Craig Rudd. Kim has enjoyed racing for Team Rossignol for thirty years in various ski marathons around the Midwest and internationally. She also enjoys mountain biking\, canoe/SUP adventures\, and coaching youth and adults at the Loppet Foundation. Kim is certified as a Level 200 BICP and Level 200 USSA Nordic coach. She is excited to share her passion for travel\, cycling\, and Nordic skiing with other like-minded adventure seekers! Her hobbies include gardening\, cooking\, reading\, traveling\, and bike packing! She is a mother of two adult daughters and will soon be a grandma in October of 2026. \n			\n				RSVP HERE\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Past Loppet Learning Series Talks\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Going Ultra – Considerations for Ultra-Distance Athletes from 50k-100 Miles  \nMonday\, May 11th | 6: 00 – 7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead  \nThinking about your first ultra – or ready to level up from 50K to 100 miles? This one-hour workshop breaks down what actually changes when you step beyond the marathon distance: fueling strategies\, training volume and periodization\, gear selection\, mental frameworks\, and how to build a race-day plan that holds up when things get tough. Whether you’re eyeing a local 50K or dreaming of a hundred-miler\, you’ll leave with a clearer picture of what it takes and a roadmap to get there. \n  \nPresenter:   Aaron Boike is the Owner and Head Coach at Performance Running Gym\, a gym for runners and endurance athletes located in St. Louis Park\, MN\, and the Official Run Coaching Partner of The Loppet. He holds a B.S. in Kinesiology\, is a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise\, and holds a running and ultrarunning coach certification through UESCA. Contact him directly at aaron@3clickfitness.com\, follow him on Instagram @trainerontherun\, or learn more about Performance Running Gym at www.performancerungym.com. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Theodore Wirth – A Visionary and Driving Force Behind the Minneapolis Parks System.   \nTuesday\, April 28th | 6: 00 – 7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead \nJoin us for a deep dive into the life of Theodore Wirth\, an immigrant horticulturalist from Switzerland who served 30 years as Minneapolis Park Superintendent. Wirth is credited as the creator of the many Minneapolis parks we now enjoy\, including the Lake Harriet Rose Garden\, the Grand Rounds\, and all those small city parks with playgrounds   \nPresenter: Mark Raderstorf is longtime Loppet community member\, having served on the Loppet Board\, various committees and presently is a coach for the Loppet Adventures program. He is passionately proud of being a 40 year resident of Minneapolis. In addition to being an avid skier and biker\, Mark can be seen giving walking and biking tours of Minneapolis through his tour company\, https://www.youbetchatours.com/. All of the proceeds from his tours are donated to the Loppet Foundation. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Exercise as Medicine: How Little is Too Little and How Much is Too Much? \nMonday\, October 27 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead  \n\nLearn about Exercise as Medicine with Dr Kathryn Larson of the Mayo Sports Cardiology Clinic. \nBIO:  Kathryn Farni Larson\, M.D.\, is a board-certified non-invasive cardiologist with expertise in echocardiography\, sports cardiology\, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy at Mayo Clinic in Rochester\, Minnesota. She is also an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Dr. Larson completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard University and obtained her medical degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Mayo Clinic. She completed her subspecialty training in cardiovascular medicine and advanced echocardiography at Mayo Clinic where she served as Chief Fellow. Dr. Larson’s clinical practice focuses on the evaluation and treatment of cardiovascular conditions in athletes and highly active people. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Training Technique: A Visual Guide to Improving Your Skiing \nMonday\, November 3 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead \n\nThrough detailed video analysis\, learn how to recognize and fix fundamental technique issues commonly found in junior and senior level skiers.  \n\nBio: Jake Stiele is the Head Coach for Team Birkie\, the Minneapolis-based professional nordic ski team. Jake is from Prior Lake and is an LNR Alumnus. He raced at St Scholastica College and has coached with LNR Juniors and Adults\, as well as being a certified Strength Coach. As Head Coach of Team Birkie\, he works with both the World Cup athletes\, and Regional athletes.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Bound by Nature\, Empowered by Community \nMonday\, November 17 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead  \nA BIPOC women’s journey to wellness\, connection\, and leadership in the outdoors. Listen as participants share their experiences from the Boundary Waters—stories of healing\, growth\, and joy—and learn why holding this space matters. Discover the next opportunity to participate and how you can support or fund future journeys. \nMade possible in partnership with Wilderness Inquiry and Save the Boundary Waters. \nBio: DeAnna Smith is a lifelong community builder and current Adventures Director at the Loppet Foundation\, where she guides programming that connects people to nature while promoting healing\, resilience\, and belonging. With more than 25 years of leadership experience\, DeAnna has worked across nonprofit\, education\, and public sectors\, including serving as Executive Director of the YMCA of the North\, where she oversaw the North Community YMCA and YMCA Beacons. \nA proud graduate of Minneapolis North High and Bradley University\, DeAnna has dedicated her career to supporting women\, girls\, families\, and communities through initiatives that bridge equity\, wellness\, and opportunity. She has raised millions in funding to sustain and grow programs\, built strong partnerships across diverse communities\, and mentored countless staff and leaders. At the heart of her work is a belief in the transformative power of connection — to nature\, to self\, and to community. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Upcoming Loppet Events\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Saturday\, October 3\, 2026 - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Phyllis of the Forest Book Release EventThursday\, October 8\, 2026 - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Loppet Community CelebrationSaturday\, October 17\, 2026 - 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Loopet LoppetTuesday\, October 20\, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Run Your Pace\, Understand Your Base: Empowering Female Runners Through Pelvic Floor AwarenessMonday\, November 2\, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Roundtable: Snø Racing Program Update and Masters Racing DiscussionThursday\, November 12\, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Theodore Wirth – An inside look at the man\, the park\, and his legacyMonday\, November 16\, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Heart Health and Endurance SportFriday\, December 4\, 2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Senior Social\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join the Community \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Support The Loppet Foundation\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The Loppet depends on our community to support our mission through donations\, membership and volunteering. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Donate\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Support our mission of connecting people to the outdoors through experiences that grow community. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Become a Member\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Membership at the Loppet directly supports our mission and gets you added benefits to enjoy! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Volunteer\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				We depend on volunteers to ensure our programs and events offer the best experience. Lend your time at the Loppet!
URL:https://loppet.org/event/loppet-learning-series-2/
LOCATION:The Trailhead\, 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Theodore Wirth - An inside look at the man\, the park\, and his legacy
DESCRIPTION:Loppet Learning SeriesFree presentation series at the Theodore Wirth Trailhead\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Loppet Learning Series: Fall 2026\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Theodore Wirth – An inside look at the man\, the park\, and his legacy\nThursday\, November 12th\, 2026 | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead  \nPresenters: Dana Wirth Sparks\, Mark Raderstorf \nBuilding on the presentation by Mark Raderstorf from last April\, this presentation will do a deeper dive into the life and legacy of Theodore Wirth\, the Minneapolis Parks Superintendent from 1905 to 1935.  One of Leonie and Theodore Wirth’s great-grandchildren\, Dana Wirth Sparks\, will join Mark and share her personal insights of this legendary figure in Minneapolis Parks history. She’ll share stories and bring a few family treasures … including Theodore’s ‘Alpine Flora’ book\, gifted to him by his father in Switzerland \, so he would never forget the flowers of his homeland.  Mark will briefly review the history of Mr. WIrth and the Park  named after him.  Bring your questions and stories to share. \nPresenter Bios: \n\nDana Wirth Sparks\, great grand daughter of Theodore Wirth\nMark Raderstorf\, long time Loppet community member and Chief Fun Officer of You Betcha Tours\n\n			\n				RSVP HERE\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Past Loppet Learning Series Talks\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Going Ultra – Considerations for Ultra-Distance Athletes from 50k-100 Miles  \nMonday\, May 11th | 6: 00 – 7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead  \nThinking about your first ultra – or ready to level up from 50K to 100 miles? This one-hour workshop breaks down what actually changes when you step beyond the marathon distance: fueling strategies\, training volume and periodization\, gear selection\, mental frameworks\, and how to build a race-day plan that holds up when things get tough. Whether you’re eyeing a local 50K or dreaming of a hundred-miler\, you’ll leave with a clearer picture of what it takes and a roadmap to get there. \n  \nPresenter:   Aaron Boike is the Owner and Head Coach at Performance Running Gym\, a gym for runners and endurance athletes located in St. Louis Park\, MN\, and the Official Run Coaching Partner of The Loppet. He holds a B.S. in Kinesiology\, is a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise\, and holds a running and ultrarunning coach certification through UESCA. Contact him directly at aaron@3clickfitness.com\, follow him on Instagram @trainerontherun\, or learn more about Performance Running Gym at www.performancerungym.com. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Theodore Wirth – A Visionary and Driving Force Behind the Minneapolis Parks System.   \nTuesday\, April 28th | 6: 00 – 7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead \nJoin us for a deep dive into the life of Theodore Wirth\, an immigrant horticulturalist from Switzerland who served 30 years as Minneapolis Park Superintendent. Wirth is credited as the creator of the many Minneapolis parks we now enjoy\, including the Lake Harriet Rose Garden\, the Grand Rounds\, and all those small city parks with playgrounds   \nPresenter: Mark Raderstorf is longtime Loppet community member\, having served on the Loppet Board\, various committees and presently is a coach for the Loppet Adventures program. He is passionately proud of being a 40 year resident of Minneapolis. In addition to being an avid skier and biker\, Mark can be seen giving walking and biking tours of Minneapolis through his tour company\, https://www.youbetchatours.com/. All of the proceeds from his tours are donated to the Loppet Foundation. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Exercise as Medicine: How Little is Too Little and How Much is Too Much? \nMonday\, October 27 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead  \nLearn about Exercise as Medicine with Dr Kathryn Larson of the Mayo Sports Cardiology Clinic. \nBIO:  Kathryn Farni Larson\, M.D.\, is a board-certified non-invasive cardiologist with expertise in echocardiography\, sports cardiology\, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy at Mayo Clinic in Rochester\, Minnesota. She is also an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Dr. Larson completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard University and obtained her medical degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Mayo Clinic. She completed her subspecialty training in cardiovascular medicine and advanced echocardiography at Mayo Clinic where she served as Chief Fellow. Dr. Larson’s clinical practice focuses on the evaluation and treatment of cardiovascular conditions in athletes and highly active people. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Training Technique: A Visual Guide to Improving Your Skiing \nMonday\, November 3 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead \nThrough detailed video analysis\, learn how to recognize and fix fundamental technique issues commonly found in junior and senior level skiers.  \nBio: Jake Stiele is the Head Coach for Team Birkie\, the Minneapolis-based professional nordic ski team. Jake is from Prior Lake and is an LNR Alumnus. He raced at St Scholastica College and has coached with LNR Juniors and Adults\, as well as being a certified Strength Coach. As Head Coach of Team Birkie\, he works with both the World Cup athletes\, and Regional athletes.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Bound by Nature\, Empowered by Community \nMonday\, November 17 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead  \nA BIPOC women’s journey to wellness\, connection\, and leadership in the outdoors. Listen as participants share their experiences from the Boundary Waters—stories of healing\, growth\, and joy—and learn why holding this space matters. Discover the next opportunity to participate and how you can support or fund future journeys. \nMade possible in partnership with Wilderness Inquiry and Save the Boundary Waters. \nBio: DeAnna Smith is a lifelong community builder and current Adventures Director at the Loppet Foundation\, where she guides programming that connects people to nature while promoting healing\, resilience\, and belonging. With more than 25 years of leadership experience\, DeAnna has worked across nonprofit\, education\, and public sectors\, including serving as Executive Director of the YMCA of the North\, where she oversaw the North Community YMCA and YMCA Beacons. \nA proud graduate of Minneapolis North High and Bradley University\, DeAnna has dedicated her career to supporting women\, girls\, families\, and communities through initiatives that bridge equity\, wellness\, and opportunity. She has raised millions in funding to sustain and grow programs\, built strong partnerships across diverse communities\, and mentored countless staff and leaders. At the heart of her work is a belief in the transformative power of connection — to nature\, to self\, and to community. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Upcoming Loppet Events\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Saturday\, October 3\, 2026 - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Phyllis of the Forest Book Release EventThursday\, October 8\, 2026 - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Loppet Community CelebrationSaturday\, October 17\, 2026 - 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Loopet LoppetTuesday\, October 20\, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Run Your Pace\, Understand Your Base: Empowering Female Runners Through Pelvic Floor AwarenessMonday\, November 2\, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Roundtable: Snø Racing Program Update and Masters Racing DiscussionThursday\, November 12\, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Theodore Wirth – An inside look at the man\, the park\, and his legacyMonday\, November 16\, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Heart Health and Endurance SportFriday\, December 4\, 2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Senior Social\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join the Community \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Support The Loppet Foundation\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The Loppet depends on our community to support our mission through donations\, membership and volunteering. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Donate\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Support our mission of connecting people to the outdoors through experiences that grow community. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Become a Member\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Membership at the Loppet directly supports our mission and gets you added benefits to enjoy! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Volunteer\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				We depend on volunteers to ensure our programs and events offer the best experience. Lend your time at the Loppet!
URL:https://loppet.org/event/theodore-wirth-an-inside-look-at-the-man-the-park-and-his-legacy/
LOCATION:The Trailhead\, 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Heart Health and Endurance Sport
DESCRIPTION:Loppet Learning SeriesFree presentation series at the Theodore Wirth Trailhead\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Loppet Learning Series: Fall 2026\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Heart Health and Endurance Sport\nMonday\, November 16th\, 2026 | 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead  \nPresenters: Darrell B. Newman\, M.D. \nMore information coming soon! \n			\n				RSVP HERE\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Past Loppet Learning Series Talks\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Going Ultra – Considerations for Ultra-Distance Athletes from 50k-100 Miles  \nMonday\, May 11th | 6: 00 – 7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead  \nThinking about your first ultra – or ready to level up from 50K to 100 miles? This one-hour workshop breaks down what actually changes when you step beyond the marathon distance: fueling strategies\, training volume and periodization\, gear selection\, mental frameworks\, and how to build a race-day plan that holds up when things get tough. Whether you’re eyeing a local 50K or dreaming of a hundred-miler\, you’ll leave with a clearer picture of what it takes and a roadmap to get there. \n  \nPresenter:   Aaron Boike is the Owner and Head Coach at Performance Running Gym\, a gym for runners and endurance athletes located in St. Louis Park\, MN\, and the Official Run Coaching Partner of The Loppet. He holds a B.S. in Kinesiology\, is a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise\, and holds a running and ultrarunning coach certification through UESCA. Contact him directly at aaron@3clickfitness.com\, follow him on Instagram @trainerontherun\, or learn more about Performance Running Gym at www.performancerungym.com. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Theodore Wirth – A Visionary and Driving Force Behind the Minneapolis Parks System.   \nTuesday\, April 28th | 6: 00 – 7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead \nJoin us for a deep dive into the life of Theodore Wirth\, an immigrant horticulturalist from Switzerland who served 30 years as Minneapolis Park Superintendent. Wirth is credited as the creator of the many Minneapolis parks we now enjoy\, including the Lake Harriet Rose Garden\, the Grand Rounds\, and all those small city parks with playgrounds   \nPresenter: Mark Raderstorf is longtime Loppet community member\, having served on the Loppet Board\, various committees and presently is a coach for the Loppet Adventures program. He is passionately proud of being a 40 year resident of Minneapolis. In addition to being an avid skier and biker\, Mark can be seen giving walking and biking tours of Minneapolis through his tour company\, https://www.youbetchatours.com/. All of the proceeds from his tours are donated to the Loppet Foundation. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Exercise as Medicine: How Little is Too Little and How Much is Too Much? \nMonday\, October 27 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead  \nLearn about Exercise as Medicine with Dr Kathryn Larson of the Mayo Sports Cardiology Clinic. \nBIO:  Kathryn Farni Larson\, M.D.\, is a board-certified non-invasive cardiologist with expertise in echocardiography\, sports cardiology\, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy at Mayo Clinic in Rochester\, Minnesota. She is also an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Dr. Larson completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard University and obtained her medical degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. She completed her residency in internal medicine at Mayo Clinic. She completed her subspecialty training in cardiovascular medicine and advanced echocardiography at Mayo Clinic where she served as Chief Fellow. Dr. Larson’s clinical practice focuses on the evaluation and treatment of cardiovascular conditions in athletes and highly active people. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Training Technique: A Visual Guide to Improving Your Skiing \nMonday\, November 3 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead \nThrough detailed video analysis\, learn how to recognize and fix fundamental technique issues commonly found in junior and senior level skiers.  \nBio: Jake Stiele is the Head Coach for Team Birkie\, the Minneapolis-based professional nordic ski team. Jake is from Prior Lake and is an LNR Alumnus. He raced at St Scholastica College and has coached with LNR Juniors and Adults\, as well as being a certified Strength Coach. As Head Coach of Team Birkie\, he works with both the World Cup athletes\, and Regional athletes.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Bound by Nature\, Empowered by Community \nMonday\, November 17 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead  \nA BIPOC women’s journey to wellness\, connection\, and leadership in the outdoors. Listen as participants share their experiences from the Boundary Waters—stories of healing\, growth\, and joy—and learn why holding this space matters. Discover the next opportunity to participate and how you can support or fund future journeys. \nMade possible in partnership with Wilderness Inquiry and Save the Boundary Waters. \nBio: DeAnna Smith is a lifelong community builder and current Adventures Director at the Loppet Foundation\, where she guides programming that connects people to nature while promoting healing\, resilience\, and belonging. With more than 25 years of leadership experience\, DeAnna has worked across nonprofit\, education\, and public sectors\, including serving as Executive Director of the YMCA of the North\, where she oversaw the North Community YMCA and YMCA Beacons. \nA proud graduate of Minneapolis North High and Bradley University\, DeAnna has dedicated her career to supporting women\, girls\, families\, and communities through initiatives that bridge equity\, wellness\, and opportunity. She has raised millions in funding to sustain and grow programs\, built strong partnerships across diverse communities\, and mentored countless staff and leaders. At the heart of her work is a belief in the transformative power of connection — to nature\, to self\, and to community. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Upcoming Loppet Events\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Saturday\, October 3\, 2026 - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Phyllis of the Forest Book Release EventThursday\, October 8\, 2026 - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Loppet Community CelebrationSaturday\, October 17\, 2026 - 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Loopet LoppetTuesday\, October 20\, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Run Your Pace\, Understand Your Base: Empowering Female Runners Through Pelvic Floor AwarenessMonday\, November 2\, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Roundtable: Snø Racing Program Update and Masters Racing DiscussionThursday\, November 12\, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Theodore Wirth – An inside look at the man\, the park\, and his legacyMonday\, November 16\, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Heart Health and Endurance SportFriday\, December 4\, 2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Senior Social\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join the Community \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Support The Loppet Foundation\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The Loppet depends on our community to support our mission through donations\, membership and volunteering. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Donate\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Support our mission of connecting people to the outdoors through experiences that grow community. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Become a Member\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Membership at the Loppet directly supports our mission and gets you added benefits to enjoy! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Volunteer\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				We depend on volunteers to ensure our programs and events offer the best experience. Lend your time at the Loppet!
URL:https://loppet.org/event/heart-health-and-endurance-sport/
LOCATION:The Trailhead\, 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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