Knews - May 27, 2010

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•This Saturday 6pm, May 29th Next Team Social - is May 29th - Mark Kowall is going to talk to our group on Saturday,  May 29th about joint deterioration, arthritis, aging gracefully as an athlete, etc. and his path to the Ironman. Potluck as follows:

A - F -  Main Dish
G - M - Side dish
N - R - Salad
S - Z - Dessert
Please bring a dish enough to serve 10 people.  Bring your own favorite beverage to drink.
Map to the Schmidt's Home  map

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Team Trip to Mammoth August 8-13(about)  - Team members, spouses, and families think if you may be interested. We would rent the Kennedy Home. Sleeps 22 people - the WHOLE very KOOL home rents for $450 night. WHAT A DEAL. Bike, Hike, Relax, Swim, Eat, Whatever.....  We will talk about this Saturday night(May 29) at the social. We need commitments if we are to rent the house. If you are interested and you will not be at the meeting on Saturday, then email Louise Comar, lecomar@pacbell.net, and let us know.
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Doug Hicks, Team Member & Family of the Year Member,  writes Team Kman:
"Dear Team K-Man,

I wanted to thank you all for being so supportive and encouraging to me the past few years. I have become a better rider and person thanks to your guidance. You have been mentors to me, as well as friends. I will be sure to represent the "K" as much as I can when I attend Sac State for the next few years. Anyone who wishes to, I would like to invite you to join my family at my graduation, as you have been like a family to me."

Graduation is June 10th at 7pm at Templeton High School

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Team Friend, BikeChik, Kathleen King, says, "I know this is a little last minute but please send this information to your crew: http://surfeitofpassion.blogspot.com  I'm having a Bike Scribble art show at Top Dog Coffee Bar in Morro Bay, tomorrow (Thursday, 5/27) evening at 6 pm. Hope you can join us!"

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Kongratulations to Member, Kim Lacey, .....Kim ran her first- Bay to Breakers!!!  Kim had just run her first 10K one month before and the B to B is a longer run. She did an AWESOME job putting forth a good pace the whole way including the infamous Hayes St. Hill. Way to go KIM. And now, we begin preparing for a 1/2 marathon. Kim's picture is at the top of the blog; note the Greyhounds shirts and Team K socks. 

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Team member, Chris Stehula, is off to Spain for College World Triathlon Championships.


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Happy Birthday, Martina Kingman(May 29)  •June Happy Birthdays to: Doug Hicks(June 16), Francois Beraud(June 26), Mike Bickel(June 26), who else? has a June Birthday?

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--PLEASE send your news and pictures to: news@teamkman.org

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Swim -
MWF 6am at the Kennedy Atascadero 50 meter pool. We swim 2400-3000 yards. The hot tub meeting is at 5:45 or even earlier for some.


Thanks to Rick Prier we have some great Kman Swim Team photos. Look for those soon.

Santa Kruz Swim Meet July 9-11. The meet sheets are on line.  Check out the order of events here: http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/schd.html   Party On!!

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Bike - May 27, 2010 - Next Saturday's ride:    Let's ride River Road to Indian Valley road and Hare Canyon.  Let's leave Akman at 8 am and head out Templeton Road to right on Lupine to right on  El Pomar to left on Hollyhock to left on Neil Springs to right on River then straight through Paso all the way to San Miguel (20ish miles) Depending on distance and desire we can stop at the Railroad market in San Miguel (If we don't stop in San Miguel you will need food and water for 50 ish miles) or head straight to Indian Valley Road where we cruise 10 miles up to Hare canyon where we take a left, climb a bit and then enjoy the new pavement on the fast 7 mile descent. At the bottom we will regroup and turn around and climb back up then return to San Miguel and the burritos.Then home by way of group consensus...either by way of San Marcos, Chimney Rock etc.(85 miles) or by River Road. (76 miles). For a 50 mile ride you can turn around at San Miguel or a little beyond. For a 60 mile ride you can turn around at the base of Hare Canyon. See map 15 for roads mentioned.

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May 30th - Critical Mass Ride: KMan says: "Sunday, May 30th, we need bodies. Meet at K-Man parking lot at 10:45. Ride leaves at 11:00. All ages welcome. Ride ends at Bike Lane Gallery next to Carlton Hotel. Refreshments provided. Movie at 1pm for those who can stick around. Must wear HELMET. Oh, ride is pretty much all down hill and less than 2 miles."
 

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Run -  

Sunday June 6 - Hosted run on the West side of Cuesta Grade; out and back or possibly one way.

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ALL-COMERS TRACK MEETS - Starting Wednesday June 30 the All-Comers Track Meets will start up and run for 5 consecutive Wednesdays.  Many of you have volunteered (Mike and Florence Aiello are our star volunteers) and we are hoping you will once again.  Please contact Keith or Robyn Schmidt regarding volunteering.  You can be in charge of a specific event (training provided) or just come a few Wednesdays and help wherever we need you.  We will provide you with a shirt and snacks.  The meets go from about 6 pm to 9 pm.  the youth at these meets is awesome.  Come volunteer, watch and participate!

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Saturday, June 12 - The YMCA is hosting a running event.  It is the Mary Gibbs Fun Run / Walk and it has a 5K and 10K option. Here is the link with all the details: http://www.sloymca.org/funrun.htm

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Member, Robyn Schmidt say, "I'm getting ready for the Big Sur Half Marathon...HOW ABOUT YOU?  Run, walk, cheer, hang out...just go!" -- registration is open for the  Monterey 1/2 (AKA Big Sur Half Marathon). Register at this link: http://www.bigsurhalfmarathon.org/

(already signed up: Robyn, Mark, Jen, Mike B, Lori, Nancy......who else???)

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Tentative Upcoming Events: R(run), B(bike), S(swim), T(tri), P(party)

We will be focusing on these events for 2010:

T -- 05/01/2010 - Wildflower Triathlons Friday - Sunday
P -- 05/08/2010 - Team KMAN Wine Ride: Winery bike tour! 1pm? information email Kristie Lahr at: runingnurse@hotmail.com
B -- 05/10/2010 - Team K  4th Annual Koast Ride
P -- 05/29/2010 - Team Social
T -- 06/06/2010 -  Morro Bay Triathlon
S -- 06/19/2010 - Clovis Masters Swim Meet (long course meters)
S -- 06/20/2010 - Clovis - Millerton Lake Open Water Mile
S -- 07/9-11/2010 - Santa Cruz Masters Swim Meet
S -- 08/07/2010 - Donner Lake Open Water 2.5 Mile
P -- 08/8-13/2010 - Team K Member Mammoth Lakes Team Trip 
P -- 09/11/2010 - Tentative......Team Social (more info to come)
T -- 09/19/2010 -  Shaver Lake Tri

R -- 09-26-2010 - Heritage Oaks 5K and 10K
R -- 10/03/2010 - City to Sea Half - a tune up for the Monterey Half
P -- 10/16/2010 - Tentative......Team Social (more info to come)
B -- 10/??/2010 - Wine and Roses Bike Ride, Templeton
B -- 10/23/2010 - SLO Gran Fondo
R -- 11/14/2010 - Big Sur Half (aka Monterey Half) 
P -- 11/20/2010 - Tentative......Team Social (more info to come)
R -- 11/??/2010  -Templeton Turkey Trot.
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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 Atascadero Kman Cycle and Run
Map to the Schmidt's Home for Team Socials map

Map to the Schmidt's Home  map

Email Robyn if you have run question: runninrobyn@gmail.com 

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