Knews - May 21, 2009

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-->Member News:

•Mike Aiello -Spreads the "K" in Australia. Mike took the K to Ayers Rock - see picture

•Doug Hicks - reports from the Central Koast Adventure Challenge. Doug and his partner Casey Weir had a great time and learned a lot during the race. They said they can’t wait for next year. This year's time 3:16:14. See pictures

•Doug Conner & Steve LaChaine -Steve Reports: "Sea to Summit 09, another test of survival. 11,200 ft climbing in 85 miles from Ventura to Mt Pinos, one way, destiny 8300 elevation, ave temp around 90 degrees. About 55 out of 86 riders completed this greuling ride on the third Saturday of May. Doug Conner: 7:09, first time finisher, 20th place Steve LaMachine 6:46, 8th time finisher, 13th place. Cheers, Steve"

--Question of the Month - Winner is Doug Conner. There were 3 other correct answers. Peggy Zappas, Mike Aiello, and Ernie Glenesk. General George Patton was in the Olympics in the Run/Swim + sport of Modern Pentathlon in 1912.

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-->Swim:
(m,w,f, 6-7am Kennedy Atascadero)
•Have you Joined U.S. Masters(link) ?
•Need a copy of your U.S. Masters Card(link)

-->K Swimmers were featured in an the Atascadero News on Wednesday. Nice Article about our swimmers that went to Nationals and the K-swim group.
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-->Bike:

•Saturday Ride(5/23) - Let's ride to San Miguel a different way! Leave Kman at 8 am and head left on El Camino, right on Curbaril all the way to left on Mercedes then up and left on 41, left on Templeton Rd, to right on Lupine, to right on El Pomar to left on Cripple Creek to Right on Creston to left on Geneseo to right on Geneseo to right on Union to right on 46 and then a CAREFUL left on Estrella and then some choices of either all the way on Estrella to River Road and right to San Miguel or right on Hog Canyon to Cross Canyon to San Miguel. Refreshments at the coffee shop and the return route are up to the riders who survive.

•Las Pilitas Climb - Time Trial spreadsheet - check it out!!
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-->Run:

•Run News -->The Sunday run will have to be a show and go - Show and Go is -->Map to park at(Bethel and Vineyard) Walkers, Sloggers, Joggers, Runners.

•The summer All Comers Track Meets are here again this summer; every Wednesday night during the month of July. If you are interested in volunteering to help please contact Robyn Schmidt at 441-9476 or email her at runninrobyn@gmail.com We really need some dependable volunteers. You are also welcome to participate!

•Wednesday Track Workout -It has been very nice weather for Wednesday nights and the flowers have been enjoyed by many. We have been doing tempo runs! Join us at 5 pm at the Atascadero Lake Park by the playground on Wednesday. We go around the lake so no one gets lost.

May 24th 5K & 10K Strawberry Stampede in Arroyo Grande

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Maps:
-->Map to park at(Bethel and Vineyard)We do a variety of mileage and everyone is welcome: Walkers, Sloggers, Joggers, Runners.
-->Map to Atascdero Kman Cycle & Run
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-->Quiz Question reply address: quizanswer@teamkman.org


June 6th - Kman reports - John McKewen, founder of the Nitty Gritty Dirtband, is going to perform June 6th at Castoro Cellers Winery. You do not want to miss it, he is incredible. He plays the banjo like Mr. Phelps swims, like Mr. Armstrong rides, like Mr. Bolt runs, actually he does it better than any of them! This will be a once in a lifetime show. It is a fund raiser for Escuela Del Rio, an adult facility for the mentally challenged. Our team has already raised $2000.00 for the event. I suggest that this event be part of the 5 or better challenge for 2009. Tickets can be purchased for $30 at Castoro Cellers web site or at K-Man Cycle and Run. Let's make it a night to be remembered!