Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Team K - March 2012

Links:
••• Team Website
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Team K News for March 2012:
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 Team Members and guests,

I know you already marked your calendars..... IT is this Saturday
This Saturday - Team Social - March 24, 6pm for all members, significant others, and guests(encouraged).

Team Meeting/Social is Saturday, March 24, 6pm, at the Schmidt's home(map below). Pharmacist Brian Gibbler, is coming to talk to our group for a short bit about PEDs(Performance Enhancing Drug). He shall uncover the mystery and explain the controversies. The short talk will be about drug testing professional athletes, triathletes, and cyclists.
RSVP to Robyn Schmidt at runninrobyn@gmail.com

Come have fun with teammates and guests.
Bring the dish according to your last name.
Bring enough food for 8 people and bring your own drinks.

Here is the NEW Alpha-rotation for the potluck:

A-E Side Dish
F-H Salad
I-L Dessert
M-Z Main Dish
Please RSVP to Robyn Schmidt at runninrobyn@gmail.com
Party schedule:
6:00-6:30 -- Social
6:30-7:15 -- Dinner
7:15-7:30 -- Team Meeting
7:30-8:00 -- Speaker- Brian Gibbler(see information above)
8:00-8:30 -- Social
Map to the Schmidt's Home map-link

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Upcoming Dates



Team Social / Party - March 24 - Saturday - 03/24/2012 - Save the DATE
Tri - March 24 - March Warm Up Triathlon at Lopez Lake(see below)
Swim  - March 31 - Sat/Sun, 03/31-04/01 SLO LC Meet
Bike - •March 31Hell's Gate 100 Miles(or 65 Miles) in Death Valley, very scenic and quiet roads; See link above for further details
Run - April 22 - (Sunday) San Luis Obispo Half and Full Marathon
Team Social - April 15,16 - Weekend - 04/15/2012 Lake San Antonio Training Weekend

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News 1 - Two Ways to support team Members and the Universal Collective Battle Against Cancer.

1. Team Members will be running the SLO 1/2 with the group, "Run Paso" as a benefit for the Wellness Community –  You can donate very easily at this website, check it out:
http://www.runpaso.org/

2. Team Member, Heather Schumm is in the Tour de Pink and is fund raising for the Young Survival Coalition (YSC) which is is the premier global organization dedicated to the critical issues unique to young women diagnosed with breast cancer. You can donate directly to Heather's fundraising page at this link: Donate to Heather's Fund Raising Campaign

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News 2 - March 24th Warm UP triathlon - discount  - The event will take place at Lopez Lake in Arroyo Grande, CA on March 24th, 2012. Registration is available at link.  For more information please visit our website at marchtriathlonseries.com  For a free $5 use the code GoClubs07

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News 3 - Swimmers - Save the date! March 31st-April 1st is the SLO long course Masters meet at Sinshiemer pool. This meet is a day to celebrate being a master's swimmer, whether you are new to Master's swimming or a veteran. Please consider coming out and supporting our team. The meet sheet is not yet posted so stay tuned or look for it on this website:  http://www.spmasterswim.org/w/SPMS/    Keep on Swimmin"

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News 4 - Runners - March 18, 8:00 am. Group run at Robyn Schmidt's home.

Map to the Schmidt's Home  map
Email Robyn if you have run question: runninrobyn@gmail.com 

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News 5 - Las Pilitas Time Trial Report - Mike Lewis 24:44
link to the Time Trial List


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Swim Information
- We average 20+ swimmers MWF 6am at Kennedy in Atascadero.
Have you registered with US Masters Swimming for 2012?
http://www.usms.org/reg/ You will be supporting a national organization that promotes a healthy lifestyle and masters swimming. You will also receive a monthly magazine, an e-newsletter, some insurance coverage, and the ability to join us on trips to swim meets. Your volunteer coaches encourage you to register. 


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Bike Information - •Simply Ride• North County Cycling Info
18 Million have watched this  video with some very incredible riding.
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The 2012 Team Challenge Board has been updated.
Check out the 2012 Challenge Board.
All Challengers ROCK, and help to make the Challenge Board a success - Thank you.

If you are not currently, but would like to be on the 2012 Challenge Board send an email to mglenesk@charter.net and say "Please send me the Challenge Board information".

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In 2012 the Team Events are as follows:

Bike - March 17 SLO 300K Brevet (180ish miles) for those folks who would like to try the brevet style of riding. This ride begins at 6am in SLO and proceeds up the Grade and travels to San Miguel then back to the Coast, up to Ragged Point and then back to SLO.  See link for further details.
Party - March 24 - Saturday - 03/24/2012 - Team Social
Swim
  - March 31 - Sat/Sun, 03/31-04/01 SLO LC Meet
Bike - •March 31Hell's Gate 100 Miles(or 65 Miles) in Death Valley, very scenic and quiet roads; See link for further details
Run - April 22 - (Sunday) San Luis Obispo Half and Full Marathon
Party - April 15,16 - Weekend - 04/15/2012 Lake San Antonio Training Weekend TRI - May 4 - Sat/Sun - 05/04-06, Wildflower Triathlon
Bike - May 21 -  (Date tentative)-  Coast ride from Carmel to Paso Robles. Also a 3-day ride option.
Party - June 2 - Saturday - 06/02/2012 Team SocialSwim  - June 30  - Saturday, SLO LC Meet (This meet is only one week prior to Nationals)
Bike - July  -  Three day bike trip to Solvang and back.
Run - July 4 - (Wednesday)  Pozo 5K
Swim  - July 5-8 - Thursday - Sunday,  USMS LC Nationals, Omaha NB
Party - July 21 -Saturday - 07/21/2012 Team Social at The Bickels'Bike - Early Aug -  Possible bike tour of Glacier National Park and Montana
Swim  - August 04 -Saturday, Donner Lake OW 2.4 miles Swim
TRI  - Sept 08 - Saturday, Triathlon at Pacific Grove Olympic Distance Triathlon
TRI  - Sept, 29  - Saturday, Tinley's Adventures On-Road Triathlon
Party - Sept 22 -Saturday - 09/22/2012 Team Social at The Zappas'Run - September 30 - (Sunday) Heritage Oaks 5K and 10K
Run - October 14 - (Sunday) City to Sea 1/2 Marathon (***Water station***)
Swim  - October 21-Sunday,  UCLA Short Course Yards Meet
RUN - October 27 - Warrior Dash - in Hollistor(map) interested? contact Robyn and she will organize this "Mud Party"
Swim
  - Nov. 16-18 Weekend, SLO Short Course Yards Meet
Party - Dec 1st -Saturday - 12/01/2012 Team Social
Swim
- December 2012 - Trifecta begins!

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Are you a member of Team K?
Sign up at our website teamkman.org.
Fees are $75/year and include:
Non-Member significant others are always welcome to our socials and events. 
----BENEFITS:
1) Support your Local Adult Multi-Sport Team
2) Join us for Team Socials with guest speakers(significant others always welcome to team events)
3) Entry in the Challenge Board, if requested,
4) 10% off any regular retail priced item excluding bikes at Kman Cycle and Run
5) Team Wear(varies)
6) Invitations to special events
7) Informal Coaching
8) Challenge AwardWear for members on the Challenge Board
In short - No money is made by anyone and all team wear is free or available at cost or less-than-cost. Taking advantage of all the team offers is worth much more than the $$. Guaranteed! "Team camaraderie, laughs, good times...PRICELESS".
Lots more information at our Membership Link
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Team K Board:
Mike Zappas
Mike Aiello
Louise Comar
Mark Glenesk
Len Colamarino

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