Monday, April 16, 2012

K-News April/May 2012

Links:
••• Team Website
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Team K News for April/May 2012:
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Great fun. April 14/15 - Training Weekend at Lake San Antonio
All Members, Friends, and Family are invited for a great time.

The weekend was a great success with 25 of us gathered for some training, but mostly some great time around the campfire. Many thanks to Terry and Keith for kooking, Mike Bickel for fire tending, Robyn for coffee, and the list goes on..........

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May 21(plus options) - the Sixth Annual Koast Ride - Karmel to Kambria. The main event is the ride from Carmel down Hwy 1 to Cambria on Monday, May 21st. We plan to have at least one dedicated SAG vehicle that can store your one bag and will be available to you at the regroups*.

We are certain there will be a gathering of people at the Kman Cycle and Run shop at about 10:00 for a 10:30 departure.
Everyone is invited. If you are planning on do the ride let us know so we can include EVERYONE in a pre-ride meeting. Email news@teamkman.org or mglenesk@charter.net and say "I am planning on riding the Koast Ride 2012".

05/20 - Lodging option is at Carmel Bay View Inn (see below)
05/20 - 1:00pm ride 17 mile drive (leave Carmel Bay View Inn)

05/20 - 4:30pm Hogs Breath Inn for drinks
05/20 - 5:45pm dinner at Il Fornaio

05/21 - 7:00am - coffee at Carmel Valley Coffee Roasters

05/21 - 8:00am - start at the Best Western Carmel Bay View Inn
This is 100 mile ride(http://g.co/maps/ucrpr). Our plan is to regroup* at:
-Big Sur Deli (29 miles)
-Lucia (23 miles)
-Ragged Point (24 miles)
-Cambria (24 miles)

05/21 -- 4:30pm (tentative)end at Cambria Ale House,
2084 Main Street
05/21 -- Stay the night in Cambria** at San Pebbles Inn at a Special rate(see below)


*Option for lodging in Carmel on May19 and/or 20
Carmel Bay View Inn -
831-624-1831,ask for Joanna
Junipero Street between 5th and 6th. 
If you call ahead of time and talk to the manager, Joanna the rate is $134, she has a bank of 10 rooms for the code name Kman.  There is not a two-night minimum if you call. The rooms will be released back out to the general public on May 1st

**Option for lodging in Cambria on May 21
San Pebbles Inn - 805-927-5600 ask for Stacey
From Stacey at Sand Pebbles Inn
Thank you for your inquiry to the Sand Pebbles Inn.  We would be happy to extend a special group rate of $89.00 for our Standard Rooms of which we only have four of available right now.  We could offer our Deluxe Rooms at $109.00.  Both Standard and Deluxe Rooms have a peek of the ocean views and include a very nice breakfast in the morning. 


***RIDE OPTIONS:
Option One: check in at Carmel Bay View Inn on Sunday
Option Two: contact Louise C about riding up on Sat and Sun
Option Three: Contact Mark G about riding up on Saturday


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June 2nd -
Team Social - 6pm for all members, significant others, and guests(encouraged). at the Schmidt's home(map below).  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
Main Dish
F-H Side Dish
I-L
Salad
M-Z
Dessert

Party schedule:
6:00-6:30 -- Social
6:30-7:15 -- Dinner
7:15-7:30 -- Team Meeting
7:30-8:00 -- Speaker-
8:00-8:30 -- Social
Map to the Schmidt's Home map-link

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More News

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News 1 - Here is a way to support the Universal Collective Battle Against Cancer.

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 - Swimmers - Congratulations to Tim Eckles and his victories at the Spring Spash. He was able to blast out a 1:15 hundred meters long course and a :39 50 fly. Both were 1st place.

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News 3 - First Place in the whole USA!!  Postal 1500 Meter Swim and Trifecta Swim Volunteer Coordinator, Mike Bickel reports that Kman Masters had 100% participation in the Postal Mile which make Kman Masters the Most Enthusiastic Masters Team in the USA. Award Pictures to come.  Split Sheets and a summary of annual recorded swims was emailed to all swimmers.  Thanks Mike!
see all the Postal Mile Results at this link:
http://www.tammasters.org/MileSwimResults/12Results.html


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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.

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Upcoming Dates

April 22 - SLO Marathon and Half-Marathon http://www.slomarathon.com
May 4
- Sat/Sun - 05/04-06, Wildflower Triathlon

Bike - May 21 -  Coast ride from Carmel to Paso Robles. Also a 3-day  ride option.
Party - June 2 - Saturday - 06/02/2012 Team Social
Swim
  - 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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