Friday, April 5, 2013

April News

Important information about:

--Discount Code - save $

--Lake San Antonio Weekend
April 12/13 (see information below)
--Who is now ranked #2 in the country?
--Upcoming Events.

--SUNDAY RUNS


Don't be shy - Send your news to news@teamkman.org

Links:
Team Website
"Like" Us on Facebook
North County Cycling Info
Our Sponsor Kman Cycle and Run



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8 a.m. Group Run Sunday,
April 7th, meet at the Lake Park at the zoo entrance.

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LAST Chance to use the Wildflower Discount CODE

Team K-Man signups for the Wildflower Triathlon with the discount code:
Make sure to select Team K-Man as your team and enter "CLUB2013" for the discount.

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The Tour of Paso was an excellent event that raised over $70,000
- for the Cancer Support Community on the Central Coast - Congratulations to Mike Zappas the ride volunteer coordinator and his many helpers: Len, Gail, Lance, Paul, Peggy etc

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Swim -
Congratulations to  Tim Eckles on his excellent swims at the SLO Meet and to Ellen Rockholm now ranked #2 in the country!!!

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Check out the 2013 Team Challenge Board.

If you are not currently, but would like to be on the 2013 Challenge Board send an email to teamchallengeboard@gmail.com and say "Please send me the Challenge Board information".

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Triathlon -

May 3- 5 - Wildflower Triathlon - Also an awesome event. When you sign up remember to choose Team Kman as your team. Make sure to select Team K-Man as your team and enter "CLUB2013" for the discount.

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Swim
- MWF - 6:00-7:00 A.M. at Kennedy in Atascadero.

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Networking Links
- Members appreciating Members. Check out all the Networking Links in the sidebar. of the team website or Blog. Doing business with teammates is a Win/Win.

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Bike -

Regular Ride Information - Simply Ride North County Cycling InfoThe Eighth Annual Koast Ride 3rd Monday in May - May 20th - Lots of cyclists and support crew will enjoy a great ride. This year the ride has a 3-day option with the final day being the Koast Ride: Karmel to Kambria(100 miles) ending at the Kambria Ale House. If you are interested in this ride and have not already received information, contact Mark G at 805-610-7572 or mglenesk@charter.net or Mike B at slomcb@me.com

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Run -
To be placed on the North County Run Group email list email Robyn Schmidt at runnews@teamkman.org and say, "Please put me on the NC Run Info List".FIRST SUNDAY OF THE EVERY MONTH - Sunday runs at 8:00 am leaving from various locations.
- April 7th will be Atascadero lake Park at the zoo entrance.
- May 12th (May 5th is Wildflower weekend) will be at 8:00 leaving from Santa Rita Creek Road in Templeton
- June 2nd will leave from Templeton High School Parking lot
More to be announced...

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April 12/13 Camping
(optional) Social:
A Weekend at Lake San Antonio -Some of us will be camping Friday and/or Saturday. Everyone is invited for a great time. (It is about an hour relaxed drive from Atascadero to the lake.)
---The Schedule---
Fri/Sat Camping
- Lynch Campground.
9:00 am Saturday Ride - meet by Lake 9am roll about 9:10am. A rider can either go "out and back" on the 24 mile Olympic Course or choose to go around the lake for the 56 mile loop. Another option is; riders may also choose to do the Sprint course or shorter out an back.
2:00 pm Saturday Swim - meet by Swim dock next to parking lot. Open water swim practice. Swimmers choose to either go short or long with the longest swim being 1.5 miles.
6:00 pm Saturday BBQ provided by team at the Lynch Campground. Menu: Roasted chicken, bean, bread, chips, salsa, and vegetables. Bring your own beverages.
8:00 am Sunday Run meet at boat ramp or in campground. Choices are many. Runners will go between 4 and 10 miles on the Wildflower courses.

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If you are not a member of Team K-Man and want to be....

Sign up at our website teamkman.org.
Fees are $65/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/Nancy Prier
Len Colamarino

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In 2013 the Team is planning on focus events:

SWIM
January/February: one hour and 1500 Postal Swims
February: Team Tri-Fecta - Thank You Mike Bickel!!
EVERY M/W/F at 6:00 am at Kennedy in Atascadero
Feb 2nd - Salinas Splash
March 1-3 - Intensive Training Camp, Walnut Creek Masters
March 23/24 - Sat/Sun, SLO LC Meet
April 5-7 - Pacific Masters Short Course Championships
June 03 - Saturday, SLO LC Meet (This meet is only one week prior to Nationals)
May 18 - Bay Area Senior Games, Swimming, at Stanford Avery Aquatic Complex!
June 8 - Wine Country Senior Games
July 21-14 - PacMasters Long Course Championships (San Mateo)
August 04 - Saturday, Donner Lake OW 2.4 miles Swim
Sept. 3/4 - Santa Cruz Rough Water
October 20 - Sunday, UCLA Short Course Meters Meet
November 11/12 Weekend, SLO Short Course Yards Meet
December 6-8 SPMS Short Course Meters Championships
2014 : Trifecta begins!
May 2014 - U.S. Nationals in Santa Clara


BIKE

Every Saturday there are multiple ride groups see:
link to North County Rides
Solvang Century and/or Double
Coast Ride May 20 and longer (May 18-20) 3 day option:
Weekend Excursions
Death Valley
SLO Gran Fondo


RUN

1. March 23 - Summerland Half Marathon/10K/5K
2. April 7 - SLO Half/Marathon (20 or more from a team get a discount ? and raise money for a cause?)
3. April 28 - Big Sur International Marathon Team Relay
4. May 19 - Bay to Breakers Centipede (13 connected runners with one extra runner for substitution)
5. July 4 - Pozo 5K
6. July 3 to August 8 - All Comers Track Meets (volunteer)
7. September 15? - Wine Vine Run Half Marathon & 5K
8. October 13? - City to the Sea Half Marathon & 5K (volunteer at first aid station)
9. November 23? - Templeton Turkey Trot (10K & 5K and kids 1 mile)
10. December 1? - Reindeer Run 10K/5K2. April 7 - SLO Half/Marathon (20 or more from a team get a discount ? and raise money for a cause?)TRIATHLON
Saturday - March Warm Up Triathlon at Lopez Lake
Sat/Sun - 05/04-06, Wildflower Triathlon
Saturday, 09/08, Triathlon at Pacific Grove Olympic Distance Triathlon
Saturday, 09/29, Tinley's Adventures On-Road Triathlon

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