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K-News February 2012

2012-02-11T16:55:00.000-08:00

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Team K News for February 2012:

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What's Up?

TRI - March 03 - Saturday - 03/24, March Warm Up Triathlon at Lopez Lake
Swim - March 10 - Saturday, 03/10/2012 Senior Games(over 50) at Stanford Avery Aquatic Complex!
RUN - March 10 - Hares 'n Hounds - 5K and Kids Races
Bike- March 10 - Solvang Century Ride
Bike - March 17 - SLO 300K Brevet (180ish miles) 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 above 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 31- Hell's Gate 100 Miles(or 65 Miles) in Death Valley, very scenic and quiet roads; See link above for further details

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March 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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Team News - March 10th Swim Meet at Stanford -next to the Stanford Shopping Center. The Swimming portion of the Bay Area Senior Games is March 10. This is a low key meet at the Stanford Avery Aquatic Complex!. This is an meet for competitors over 50 years and for Cheer Squad under 50. Two Hotels to choose from: Best Western Riveria ($119) and the Stanford Inn ($100). Stay Friday and Saturday night (or just Friday). These Hotels are right next to the Stanford Shopping Center and very close to Stanford University and the swimming complex. One nice thing about this meet is that all the events are on one day(Saturday) from 9:00am - 2:00 pm.

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From Reporter K-Woman - Next group run is on February 26 at 8 am. We will start at Atascadero Lake Park. Support on the course of 5 to 10 miles.

The Wine Country Runs Half Marathon on March 25. Come run with our group to get ready!

Also, In the fluster of singing the Team K song(at the Banquet) I neglected to acknowledge Zoe Zappas's extraordinary advancement in her running career. She not only decided to start running instead of playing soccer, she ran her first marathon and qualified for Boston! She is hooked. Watch for her at the top of the running challenge again this year. Follow her as she skates across America to raise money for a noble cause. She really is an amazing athlete no matter what she chooses to do. She does come from amazing parents, but she is her own amazing self. GO ZOE!!!! BRING IT ON!!!

Also, see the Mud Party(October 2012) information below.

"Running makes the heart grow stronger" - I just made that up! (editor note "Genius")

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From Reporter Bick - K-swimmers are ROCKING! Peg Zappas and Doug Conner both had PB's on their Postal 1,500 swim. We need to have all swimmers timed for their Postal 1,500 by the end of the month.

The SLO 1/2 and full Marathon is now just under 12 weeks away! K-members signed up are: Mike Bickel 1/2, Lori Bickel 1/2, Nancy Prier 1/2, Who Else ?
Let's get signed-up and show our colors in this inaugural event.

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Wildflower is almost here . If you want to be on a relay team let us know. Swimmer Emily Starkie is looking for a runner and rider. If you have not signed up yet. It is filling up fast. Here are two possible discount codes that could save $25 or $20:

CLWF12TEAMKMAN or WF12EARLYREG

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From Reporter K-man - Team Friend and Guest Speaker, Linda Sommers, broke the US 50 plus record held by Joan Benoit by 12 minutes 2:37:36.

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Swim - 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.

Records show these current Team K Masters Swimming members:
Michael Aiello, Teresa Anderson, Ellen Beraud, Francois Beraud, Michael Bickel, Vicki Lynn Carroll, Daniel Chinn, Doug Conner, Mary Kelly Dakin, Gary Donath, Jennifer Glenesk, Mark Glenesk, Nancy Prier, Ellen Rockholm, Keith Schmidt, Kevin Snyder, Rena Stathacopoulos, Karen Waska, Mike Zappas,m Peggy Zappas

(let us know if you are registered for 2012 and not on this list) email jglenesk@charter.net

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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:

Swim - Jan/Feb - 1500 Postal Swim

Run - February 11 - (Saturday) Chains of Love 5K, 10K, 15K
TRI - March 03 - Saturday - 03/24, March Warm Up Triathlon at Lopez Lake
Swim - March 10 - Saturday, 03/10/2012 Senior Games(over 50) at Stanford Avery Aquatic Complex!
Run- March 10 - Hares 'n Hounds - 5K and Kids Races
Bike- March 10 - Solvang Century Ride
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 31- Hell'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 and SocialTRI - 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

January 2012

2012-01-09T21:02:00.001-08:00

Team K Members and Friends,

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Team K News for January 2012:

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Don't Miss It! - January 29th

When: Save The Date - Sunday, January 29th, 5pm
Where: Colony Hall, 3600 ElCamino Real, Next to Kennedy in Atascadero
What: Dinner and Social - Team Celebration of 2011 and 2012 Kick-Off.
Why: Have Fun, Celebrate 2011, and Ignite for 2012 (ALSO Members Get a FREE Surprise)
Who: Everyone! - ALL members, spouses, family, and friends
Cost: FREE for all 2011 or 2012 members, (others, $8 adults, $5 Children)-Dinner/Desserts Provided

BYO-Beverage

Agenda:
5:00 - 6:00 Social
6:00 - begin dinner
6:30 - begin banquet
7:15 - end of banquet
7:15 - 8:00 Social

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Want to be a continuing or new member of Team K?
You may join at our January 29 Social(see above)
OR better, 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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Summary of The Team K Board Meeting in November.
1)The board realized the need for a more definitive schedule for events(see the included list below). You can now find the Team Google Calendar on our website.
2)The board decided to emphasize the the name "Team K". Kman Cycle and Run is our primary sponsor and the board continues to appreciate the support of this LOCAL business.
3)The Board decided to keep the fee structure the same. $75 per year.
4)The attached Average annual Budget Report for 2009-2011(3 years)
Avg Income ----- $4,100(from dues)
Avg Expenses---- $4.200(including prior year award wear)

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SLO Half and Full Marathon Information
April 22 is the SLO Marathon and 1/2 Marathon and it fills up quickly!

Also below is a link to "Hal's Training Plan" for 1/2 marathon's. A reputable source notes, "Hal is probably the most noted guy out there for developing running plans. You will find at the bottom of the page additional links for advanced, novice, and walkers."
The SLO Half-Marathon is only 16 weeks away so now is the time to start to prepare. Here is the link to the training plan:
http://www.halhigdon.com/halfmarathon/inter.htm

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The 2011 Team Challenge Board has been updated.
The TOTAL TEAM Miles = 186,124 miles + 2771 Hours of Kinetic Exercise.
Check out the Challenge Board.
All Challengers ROCK, and help to make the Challenge Board a success - Thank you.

If you were NOT on the 2011 Challenge Board and 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 Focus events are as follows:

TEAM SOCIALS
January 29, Sunday -   01/29/2012 - Team End of Year Celebration and 2012 Kick-Off
March 24   - Saturday - 03/24/2012 - Team Social
April 15,16 -Weekend - 04/15/2012 Lake San Antonio Training Weekend and Social
June 02     -Saturday - 06/02/2012 Team Social
July 21      -Saturday - 07/21/2012 Team Social at The Bickels'
Sept 22     -Saturday - 09/22/2012 Team Social at The Zappas'
Dec 01      -Saturday - 12/01/2012 Team Social

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SWIM FOCUS EVENTS
•Jan/Feb:    1500 Postal Swim
•March 10 - Saturday, 03/10/2012 Senior Games, Swimming, at Stanford Avery Aquatic Complex!
•March 31 - Sat/Sun, 03/31-04/01 SLO LC Meet
•June 03 - Saturday, SLO LC Meet (This meet is only one week prior to Nationals)
•July 5-8 -   Thursday - Sunday, USMS LC Nationals, Omaha NB
•August 04 -Saturday, Donner Lake OW 2.4 miles Swim
•October 21-Sunday, UCLA Short Course Yards Meet
•Nov. 16-18 Weekend, SLO Short Course Yards Meet
•Dec. 2012 - Trifecta begins!

BIKE FOCUS EVENTS
•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. Vicky Bachman from SLOBC is organizing the ride for the PCH Randoneurs. There is a $35 entry and I will have to check to see about registering without belonging to RUSA. See the this link for further details:
http://pchrandos.com/html/brevets.html
•March 31- Hell's Gate 100 Miles(or 65 Miles) in Death Valley..Miles with 8600 feet of climbing; very scenic and quiet roads; reservations for rooms at the Furnace Creek Ranch should be made as soon as possible. See the attached link for further details
http://www.adventurecorps.com/hgh/index.html
•May - Date TBD - Coast ride from Carmel to Paso Robles...Route and date to be determined...Three day ride option.
•July - Three day bike trip to Solvang and back.
•Early Aug - Possible bike tour of Glacier National Park and Montana, including Yellowstone - Dates and route TBD -

RUN FOCUS EVENTS
•February 11 - (Saturday) Chains of Love 5K, 10K, 15K
•March 25 - (Sunday) Wine Country Runs 1/2 Marathon and 5K March 25
•April 22 - (Sunday) San Luis Obispo Half and Full Marathon
•May 5 - 6 - (Saturday - Sunday) Wildflower Relay Run Leg
•July 4 - (Wednesday) Pozo 5K
•September 30 - (Sunday) Heritage Oaks 5K and 10K
•October 14 - (Sunday) City to Sea 1/2 Marathon (***Water station***)
•November 18 - (Sunday) Monterey 1/2 Marathon OR Wine Vine Run in Paso (this depends on team desire to go to Monterey)

TRIATHLON
•March 03 - Saturday - 03/24, March Warm Up Triathlon at Lopez Lake
•May 4      - Sat/Sun - 05/04-06, Wildflower Triathlon
•Sept 08   - Saturday, 09/08, Triathlon at Pacific Grove Olympic Distance Triathlon
•Sept, 29 - Saturday, 09/29, Tinley's Adventures On-Road Triathlon

Bring On 2012,

Team K Board:
Mike Zappas
Mike Aiello
Louise Comar
Mark Glenesk
Len Colamarino

KNews - October 2011

2011-10-06T21:25:00.000-07:00

Francois Beraud

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•2011 Challenge Board

Send News - to news@teamkman.org
News- The SLO Granfondo is October 15. (use discount code SLOTRICLUB11 to save 15%)

News-The 2011 Challenge Board has been updated. It is reported that there are some "Best Months Ever!" Congratualtions to ALL participants. check it out!!!


Anna,Francois, Kevin, Matt

News- Kongratulations to Kevin, Matt, Francois, Anna, and Cindy - in Tinley's Adventure Triathalon, October 2, 2011. In the Sprint Mountain Bike event Anna Beraud ws the 1st overall for women, time of 1:41 minutes. Won the race in a finishing sprint with next woman racer was one second behind!
Kevin (swim/run) and Francois Beraud (bike) placed 3rd in the men's relay division. Matt Hoffman 3rd place in his age group 30-34 years of age. In the International Olympic Triathlon, Cindy Gilbertson finished in an awesome 3:04 for 5th place. More results information here. (Thank you K new reporter, Ellen)

News- Way to go Steve LaMachine, and Terry Devine in the White Mountain Double Century. Steve wrote up a detailed and interesting report of the event. Both Steve and Terry dis VERY well!! Here is the link to his report.

News- Team Member, Paul Menigoz, reports from Levi's GranFondo

"I went back up to Santa Rosa last weekend for this years Levis Granfondo. What an awesome event. They had 7500 entrants this year for the three distances, and all start together. We camped right next to the festival (start/finish area), and were ready for the long course at 8am, and it was pretty heavy traffic for the first couple of hours. Even after 9 hours of riding I still had lots of company. The conditions were way different than last year - instead of needing sunscreen and sunglasses, it was more like rain gear and cold weather wear (which I didn't bring). The views weren't quite as impressive as the clear day we had for 2010, but even with the rougher conditions, this is one ride of tremendous beauty. There were some unfortunate events due to wet roads and brakes and people crashing into others etc, and lots of flats and other mechanical problems, but not in my particular group. I guess the worst part was that I fell over once, but just got a minor scrape - I was standing up trying to crank up the last of one of the hills and torqued my chain off. I'm still amazed at the support provided for the riders, from all the food and beverage, to the course support and emergency personnel. As for my performance, I finished in 9 hrs, 29 min, which was about 25 minutes faster than last year. This is interesting, because my training was way inadequate. I had hoped to actually ride up all the hills, but that didn't happen. I rode more than last year, but still had to hike up the steepest climbs. My rolling time was real close to last time, so my improvement was from spending less time at the stops. I'm planning to ride the slogranfondo on the 15th, and hope to see more K-team out there. (Thank you K new reporter, Paul)

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Skip, Mr. Pinarello, Zap!

Team Social Event - It's a Hoedown and you're invited.
Who - YOU and your significant other(s)
When - Saturday, October 22
Time - 4pm till ???
Where - 8221 Los Oso Road, Atascadero(map)
RSVP - Paul Allen at: PaulAllen57@hotmail.com
Questions - call Paul at 239-4565 or email him.

Details - Team K Member, Paul Allen, and Bill Letson have put together a Western Potluck BBQ and are hoping you can attend. Wild Bill and Lia have graciously opened up their home for this event. Paul's recently homegrown bovine is a guest of honor. Also look forward to Lou Ann's olaliberry pies, local wines, tall tales, and summer stories. Ya'll welcome to contribute to the menu(cole slaw, beans, cornbread, green salad, etc) - BRING YOUR FAVORITE GLASS. There are rumors of live music and brew from our favorite Beer Guru. "Storytelling" by Team K's Kman; The Zoo Group's Kelly; TTT's Len, Swim K-Masters G&G, and an epic ride yarn from a local Wonder-Woman. Special guests: Armstrong, Hincappi, Schleck, Phelps, and Lochte.

What to do now - see above to RSVP - hope to see you there.

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Triathlon -
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09-25-2011 - Santa Cruz Triathlon
10/01-2011- Tinleys October, 1
11-05-2011 - Catalina Triathlon

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Swim - (We average 20+ swimmers MWF 6am at Kennedy in Atascadero.)

UCLA Swim Meet - Sunday, October 23, 2011. This is a short course
meter swim meet at the Dirks Pool in the Spieker Aquatics Center.
More info: http://www.spma.net/

Here is the meet outline: note the free T-shirt relay!
800 warm-up at 8:00 a.m. 800 starts at 9:00 a.m.
1. 800 m Freestyle (warm ups at 8am, event at 9am)

additional warm-up after the 800 starts at 10:30 a.m.
2. 200 m Individual Medley
3. 200 m Freestyle Relay (Men, Women, Mixed; deck enter)
4. 50 m Backstroke
5. 100 m Butterfly
6. 200 m Freestyle
7. 100 m Backstroke
8. 50 m Freestyle
9. 200 m Medley Relay (Men, Women, Mixed; deck enter)
10. 100 m Breaststroke
11. 100 m Freestyle
12. 50 m Butterfly
13. 50 m Breaststroke
14. 100 m Individual Medley
15. 4 x 50 m T-shirt Relay (deck enter)

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Bike -

A) North County Cyling --- North County Cycling(NCC) information:

B) 10-15-2011- SLO GranFondo (100mile, 50mile and 25mile rides) www.slogranfondo.com (use discount code SLOTRICLUB11 to save 15%)

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Run
A) 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".

B) If you are interested in hosting a run contact Robyn Schmidt at runninrobyn@gmail.com

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10-9-2011 - City to the Sea Half Marathon, SLO website: www.citytothesea.org

10-16-2011 - Harvest Marathon (and half marathon), Paso Robles

www.PasoRoblesMarathon.com

10-30-2011 - Laguna Lake Mud Mash (5k and 10k Mud Run) www.mudmash.com(use discount code SLOTRICLUB11 to save 15%

--More Running Events found at this Active.com link Check out all these events at this link

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Maps:

-->Map to park at (Bethel and Vineyard) a run meet spot.
-->Map to Santa Rita and Ridge Road - a run meet spot.
-->Map to Atascadero Kman Cycle and Run
-->Map to the Schmidt's Home for Team Socials map

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

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9/10/11 Team Social has been cancelled

2011-09-09T21:03:00.000-07:00

Dearest and wonderful Team K-Man members,

We are so sorry to inform you but the team social scheduled for Saturday Sept 10, 2011 is cancelled. There are too many other activities this weekend conflicting with our event so we will re-schedule!

Have a nice week end!

Sincerely,

K-Man and Robyn

K-News - September 6, 2011

2011-09-06T21:26:00.000-07:00

Kelly Dakin at Nationals

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••• 2011 Challenge Board

Team News -

Please send news and pictures to news@teamkman.org
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News-The 2011 Challenge Board has been updated check it out!!!

News- Kongratulations to Heather Schumm - Excellent performance at the Disneyland Half Marathon.

News-Kongratulations to Kelly Dakin - She represented the Central Koast at the 2011 Triathlon National Championships. This is a meet a triathlete must qualify for in order to attend. Kelly is certainly on course to receive the status as an "All American". More results information here.

News- Kongratulations to Steve LaChaine - He "pushed the envelope" at the 500 mile Hoodoo Five Hundred. That is... 500 MILES on the BIKE

News- We look forward to Louise Comar's report and stories about the Paris Brest Paris 875 MILES race. What an awesome accomplishment.

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Team Members, Seth Gilbertson, Cindy Gilbertson, and Heather Schumm are riding Tour de Pink, riding over 200 miles and raising funds to aid young women in the battle against breast cancer. You can support their efforts and help ensure that no young woman faces breast cancer alone by becoming a sponsor. Whatever you can give will make a profound difference.
Join Seth's Team, Join Heather's Team, Join Cindy's Team

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News - On Saturday, September 24 all cyclists, skateboarders, horseback riders and hikers coming from various rally points around North County will converge at Atascadero Lake Park near the bandstand for the Local Grown, Native & Natural Pot-Luck Lunch from noon to 2:00 p.m.
Here is the Facebook Link for the Rally

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News - Some K-Members will be leaving for Italy on September 13. We are hoping for some "K" photos and other photos sharing the K-Phun.

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Triathlon -
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09-25-2011 - Santa Cruz Triathlon
10/01-2011- Tinleys October, 1
11-05-2011 - Catalina Triathlon

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Bike -

A) North County Cyling --- North County Cycling(NCC) information:

B) 10-01-2011 - Levi Gran Fondo in Santa Rosa - more information

C) 10-15-2011- SLO GranFondo (100mile, 50mile and 25mile rides) www.slogranfondo.com (use discount code SLOTRICLUB11 to save 15%)

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Run -Two great runs last weekend hosted by Robyn Schmidt and Martina Kingman. Got pictures?

A) 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".

B) If you are interested in hosting a run contact Robyn Schmidt at runninrobyn@gmail.com

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9-25-2011 - Heritage Oaks Bank Family Fun Day 10K, 5K and more, website heritageoaksbank.com

10-9-2011 - City to the Sea Half Marathon, SLO website: www.citytothesea.org

10-16-2011 - Harvest Marathon (and half marathon), Paso Robles

www.PasoRoblesMarathon.com

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Maps:

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

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Team K-Man News 8/28/11

2011-08-28T08:27:00.000-07:00

Team K-Man News August 2011 #2

KNews - August 2011

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A man always has two reasons for doing anything: a good reason and the real reason.
J. P. Morgan

Team News -

Please send news and pictures to news@teamkman.org
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NEXT TEAM MEETING - The team social has returned from summer break. Hope you all had a great summer break. Our next team social will be Saturday September 10 at the Schmidt house at 6 pm. The speaker is Brian Gibler who is a pharmacist at the ASH and will be talking about doping.

Please RSVP to kmanandrobyn@gmail.com

Please bring a dish for 10 according to your last name as listed below:

A - F = Main Dish

G - K = Side Dish

L - P = Salad

Q - Z = Dessert

News Update - Byron Hatcher, who crashed earlier this month is recovering well and is back on his bike. Watch out for apparel on the road!

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News - The 2011 Challenge Board... Here is your direct link to the 2011 Challenge Board

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News - Louise finished the Paris Brest Paris is 81 hours 15 minutes! This is a 1200 kilometer ride with NO SUPPORT! Louise had plenty of support before (night rides and all day rides) AND support afterward, Christie traveled to Paris to meet up with Louise and hang out, touring the area. I can't wait for the "K" in Paris cathedrals and other historical sites. For more follow-up on Louise's performance go the their website and type in her "frame number" #4505.

...www.paris-brest-paris.org

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More bike news from Europe... Len Colamarino and others are heading to Italy for a cycling tour. Len will be leaving for Italy on September 13. Others will follow for a week long tour. Again, I am hoping for some "K" photos and other photos sharing the fun that will be had.

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AND MORE bike news...

If you or your friends haven't already signed up for the October 8, 2011 Wine & Roses Bike Ride, your time is running out! We are getting very close to our 250 rider limit as well as nearing the Early Bird deadline of September 6th.

You may register at Active.com by copying and pasting the following link:
http://www.active.com/cycling/templeton-ca/10th-annual-wine-and-roses-bike-ride-2011

Further information on the ride can be found on the Templeton Chamber's web page at:
http://www.templetonchamber.com/wine-a-roses-bike-ride.html

Don't forget to also register for the Wild Horse Winery Bike Bash Party on Friday evening, October 7th when you register for the ride.

We hope to see you in October!

Val Maijala
Templeton Chamber of Commerce

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Run News - Team run next Sunday, September 4, 8 am at the Schmidt house! Anyone is welcome to come join us. There will be a route of 5 to 10 miles with support and yummy food afterwards. Run or Walk but join us for a day of fitness, friendship and fun with the "K". Questions? email runninrobyn@gmail.com

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News - Founding Team Members, Kass Flaig and Glenn Ohler, are raising funds to help in the pursuit of a cure for Neuroblastoma, a devastating pediatric cancer. Their goal is to raise $50,000 to help researchers find a cure for Neuroblastoma. Their plan is to raise funs while training for and racing in the Arizona Ironman Triathlon in November, 2011 (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run).

Give Now and Join Kass and Glenn in this endeavor.A link to a letter to you from Kass and Glenn

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Triathlon -

---Triathlon Calendar----

08-27-2011 - Santa Barbara Long Course Triathlon
08-28-2011 - Santa Barbara Sprint & Women's only Tri
09-09-2011 - Pacific Grove Triathlon -
09-30-2011 - Tinley Triatlhon at Lake Lopez -
09-11-2011 - Luna Bar Women's Only Festival
09-25-2011 - Santa Cruz Triathlon
11-05-2011 - Catalina Triathlon

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Swim - (We average 20+ swimmers MWF 6am at Kennedy in Atascadero.)

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Bike -

A) Ride Information Link --- North County Cycling(NCC) information:

B) A bike video that demonstrates the consequences of enforcing mandatory bike lane laws in New York City. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzE-IMaegzQ

---Bike Calendar----

10-01-2011 - Levi Gran Fondo in Santa Rosa - more information

10-08-2011 - The 2011 Templeton Wine and Roses Bike Ride will open on April 1, 2011 through Active.com.Register early as the 2009 and 2010 rides sold out! Here is more information about Wine and Rose Ride.

10-15-2011- SLO GranFondo (100mile, 50mile and 25mile rides) www.slogranfondo.com/

(use discount code SLOTRICLUB11 to save 15%)

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Run -
A) To be placed on the North County Run Group email list email Robyn Schmidt atrunnews@teamkman.org and say, "Please put me on the NC Run Info List".

B) If you are interested in hosting a run contact Robyn Schmidt at runninrobyn@gmail.com

---Run Calendar----

9-25-2011 - Heritage Oaks Bank Family Fun Day 10K, 5K and more, website heritageoaksbank.com

10-9-2011 - City to the Sea Half Marathon, SLO website: www.citytothesea.org

10-16-2011 - Harvest Marathon (and half marathon), Paso Robles

www.PasoRoblesMarathon.com

10-30-2011 - Laguna Lake Mud Mash (5k and 10k Mud Run) www.mudmash.com(use discount code SLOTRICLUB11 to save 15%

--More Running Events found at this Active.com link Check out all these events at this link

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2011 Membership - For all the membership benefits check out the Membership link on the Team Kman website. Team K is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization. You may sign up on our website OR at any Team Social

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Maps:

Map to park at (Bethel and Vineyard) a run meet spot.
Map to Santa Rita and Ridge Road - a run meet spot. 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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Humbly posted by Robyn Schmidt

Team K-Man News August 2011

2011-08-07T08:06:00.000-07:00

KNews - August 2011

•••Team Website

•••"Like" Us on Facebook
•••North County Cycling Info

••• 2011 Challenge Board

Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever.
Lance Armstrong

Team News -

Please send news and pictures to news@teamkman.org
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News - Byron Hatcher crashed earlier this month. He was riding on El Camino Real and cycled over a sweatshirt that was pulled up into his wheel and got caught up in the brake causing him to stop abruptly and go over the handle bars onto his head and shoulder. His injuries were a concussion, three stable fractured vertebrae in his neck and (a late finding) a fractured collar bone. I had the

pleasure of babysitting Byron while Brooke went to get pain medication. It was an entertaining visit. Byron, still suffering some short term memory loss from the concussion, repeated his questions and comments over and over. I understand how family members with Alzheimer patients in their home feel!

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News - The 2011 Challenge Board has been updated. Here is your direct link to the 2011 Challenge Board

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News - Louise is soon heading to France for the Paris - Brest - Paris EVENT on August 20th. This is a 1200 kilometer bike ride that will take about 90 hours to complete. There is no support allowed. There have been a lot of team members and others helping Louise in night rides, long rides and more. If you see her give her some words of encouragement. GO LOUISE! BRING IT ON!

Check out the website for more information about this "event"... www.paris-brest-paris.org

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News - Team run next Sunday, August 14, 8 am at the Schmidt house! Anyone is welcome to come join us. There will be a route of 4 to 10 miles with support and yummy food afterwards. Run or Walk but join us for a day of fitness, friendship and fun with the "K". Questions? email runninrobyn@gmail.com

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News - All Comers Track Meets were awesome! Thank you to all who volunteered! Watching the 6 year olds doing hurdles is the best show of the evening!

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Triathlon -

---Triathlon Calendar----

08-13-2011 - Santa Cruz Sprint Triathlon
08-14-2011 - Santa Cruz International Olympic Triathlon
08-14-2011 - Lake Tahoe Triathlon
08-27-2011 - Santa Barbara Long Course Triathlon
08-28-2011 - Santa Barbara Sprint & Women's only Tri
09-09-2011 - Pacific Grove Triathlon -
09-30-2011 - Tinley Triatlhon at Lake Lopez -
09-11-2011 - Luna Bar Women's Only Festival
09-25-2011 - Santa Cruz Triathlon
11-05-2011 - Catalina Triathlon

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Swim - (We average 20+ swimmers MWF 6am at Kennedy in Atascadero.)

C'MON! (as we were called last year!)

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---Swim Calendar----

As summer approaches consider going to the Long Course Championship meet at UC Santa Cruz.link to the swim meet information

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Bike -

(use discount code SLOTRICLUB11 to save 15%)

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---Run Calendar----

10-16-2011 - Harvest Marathon (and half marathon), Paso Robles

www.PasoRoblesMarathon.com

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Map to the Schmidt's Home map

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

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Humbly posted (a bit late but still posted) by Robyn Schmidt

KNews - June 15th

2011-06-15T11:11:00.000-07:00

•••Team Website

•••"Like" Us on Facebook
•••North County Cycling Info

••• 2011 Challenge Board

Team News -

Please send news and pictures to news@teamkman.org
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News - At our last Team Social team member Dr. Donath(see networking links) gave us some great information about sun protection. This is a link regarding the sunscreen that he recommends. It is called Vanicream and is SPF 30, 60 or 35 sport. He says, "The 35 sport is a good choice". The website is www.psico.com

Cindy Gilbertson

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News - The 2011 Challenge Board has been updated. There are 76 Challengers above Challenge Pace. Here is your direct link to the 2011 Challenge Board

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News - Kongratulations to team members, Jon Souliere, Kelly Dakin, Cheryl Journey, Jana Rawister, and Cindy Gilbertson. All did well at the Morro Bay Triathlon on June 5. It was a bit cloudy but not raining. There were 175 participants in this event which included some competing in the kayak, bike, run - Triathlon. Another interesting tidbit is: Cheryl and Kelly were only 6 seconds apart at the finish.
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Nancy, Christie, Robyn, Doug

News - Sunday we had a foursome of fun, fantastic, and fearsome Team K-Man members frolicking around Atascadero for about 6 to 9 miles. We all had a great time doing something out of our normal routine to "Bring it on" together. See photo...Left to right: Nancy Prier, Christie Dubach, Robyn Schmidt and Doug Conner. WHAT A GREAT GROUP! Let's do it again next month!

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Triathlon -

---Triathlon Calendar----

06-18-2011 - Adventure Challenge at Lake Lopez
(use discount code SLOTRICLUB11 to save 15%)

07-09-2011 - SF - Treasure Island Triathlon -
07-09-2011 - June Lake Triathlon -
07-17-2011 - Donner Lake Triathlon
08-2--2011 - Tri Cal Alcatraz Triathlon -
08-13-2011 - Santa Cruz Sprint Triathlon
08-14-2011 - Santa Cruz International Olympic Triathlon
08-14-2011 - Lake Tahoe Triathlon
08-27-2011 - Santa Barbara Long Course Triathlon
08-28-2011 - Santa Barbara Sprint & Women's only Tri
09-09-2011 - Pacific Grove Triathlon -
09-30-2011 - Tinley Triatlhon at Lake Lopez -
09-11-2011 - Luna Bar Women's Only Festival(Guys! Let's Go!)
09-25-2011 - Santa Cruz Triathlon
11-05-2011 - Catalina Triathlon

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Swim - (We average 20+ swimmers MWF 6am at Kennedy in Atascadero.)

news - Swim Meet July 8, 9, 10 - KMAN MASTERS! The UCSC long course championships are just around the corner. If you would like to swim at this meet, there is fun and inexpensive on-campus housing offered. The price is $38.45 per night. Bring your own linens or sleeping bag. Bring cash, check, or money order to pay upon arrival. You need to email Susi and let her know you want a room with KMAN Masters. Here is the email address to Susi Nicholson, the housing coordinator: smnich@ucsc.edu

Here is the link to the swim meet information

C'MON! (as we were called last year!)

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news - Trans Tahoe in July - Interested in swimming Tahoe in July?? There is a group looking for 1 - 2 people that may be interested in swimming. July 23rd, No wetsuits, Swim 30 minutes, then relay 15 mins, then every 10 mins until finish. They are looking for people that are fun and somewhat good swimmers with open water experience. We have 4 swimmers - 2 fairly fast swimmers and 2 not so fast. If interested contact, Jessica Malone, 441-35 jessmarieh@yahoo.com

---Swim Calendar----
A)Swim Meet in Santa Cruz on July 8, 9. 10.
As summer approaches consider going to the Long Course Championship meet at UC Santa Cruz. link to the swim meet information

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Bike -

---Bike Calendar----
07-23-2011 - MTB Classic (Cross Country and Downhill race at Santa Margarita Ranch) http://www.ancientpeaksclassic.com/
(use discount code SLOTRICLUB11 to save 15%)

10-01-2011 - Levi Gran Fondo in Santa Rosa - more information

10-08-2011 - The 2011 Templeton Wine and Roses Bike Ride will open on April 1, 2011 through Active.com.Register early as the 2009 and 2010 rides sold out! Here is more information about Wine and Rose Ride.

10-15-2011- SLO GranFondo (100mile, 50mile and 25mile rides) www.slogranfondo.com/

(use discount code SLOTRICLUB11 to save 15%)

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Run -
A) To be placed on the North County Run Group email list email Robyn Schmidt atrunnews@teamkman.org and say, "Please put me on the NC Run Info List".

B)The Atascadero All Comers Track and Field Meets!

All Wednesdays in July. Start at 6:30 pm and end when we are done (around 8:30). We need volunteers to help with timing and scoring. Contact Robyn at runninrobyn@gmail.com if you can help.

---Run Calendar----
07-06-2011 - All-Comers Track Meet at AHS for young and younger
07-13-2011 - All-Comers Track Meet at AHS for young and younger
07-20-2011 - All-Comers Track Meet at AHS for young and younger
07-27-2011 - All-Comers Track Meet at AHS for young and younger
10-30-2011 - Laguna Lake Mud Mash (5k and 10k Mud Run) www.mudmash.com(use discount code SLOTRICLUB11 to save 15%

--More Running Events found at this Active.com link Check out all these events at this link

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Map to the Schmidt's Home map

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

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Knews - June 2011

2011-04-22T09:05:00.000-07:00

•••Team Website

•••"Like" Team Kman on Facebook
•••North County Cycling Information

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Member News

--Throughout the year you can send your news and pictures to news@teamkman.org

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Team News -
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News - Team K Wildflower Participants --. Everyone* did their best and there were A LOT of podium finishes with the K represented. Aaron Wade took 1st Place in the Unicycle Division!!
(*Aaron Wade, Ali Bickel, Angela Donath, Anna Beraud, Chad Nueschafer, Cindy Gilbertson, Dan VanBeveren, Edd Coughlin, Gary Donath, Jana Rawister, Jon Souliere, Kman Schmidt, Kevin Snyder, Mark Glenesk, Kelly Dakin, Martina Kingman, Nancy Prier, Robyn Schmidt, Sandy Casper, Seth Gilbertson, Steve Hodgson, Steve LaChaine, Terry Devine)

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News - Founding Team Members, Kass Flaig and Glenn Ohler, are raising funds to help in the pursuit of a cure for Neuroblastoma, a devastating pediatric cancer. Their goal is to raise $50,000 to help researchers find a cure for Neuroblastoma. Their plan is to raise funs while training for and racing in the Arizona Ironman Triathlon in November, 2011 (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run).

Give Now and Join Kass and Glenn in this endeavor.

A link to a letter to you from Kass and Glenn

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News - Check out the updated 2011 K-pictures at this link:
Picasa K-Photos for 2011
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News - Next Team Social - June 4th 6pm

The next Team Meeting/Social will be June 4th, 6pm at the Schmidt's home(map below)

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
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-
8:00-8:30 -- Social

Map to the Schmidt's Home map

--future socials (tentative) 07/30, 08/27, 10/22, 01/28, 03/24

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News - Gail reports about the Bitterwater Ride - "We had several rest stops during the 72 mile ride. Louise organized this ride and it was windy in the face along Hwy 58. There were 14 riders and me, the SAG*". Thanks Gail. See the pictures at this link

Picasa K-Photos for 2011

(*SAG means Support And Gear)

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News - Mark G reports on Amgen - "Great finish and TimeTrial experiences in both Paso and Solvang. Ask about our ride in the support car for Greg Henderson during the TT in Solvang, very interesting and fun the picture to the right is of Greg from the support vehicle."

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News - Tour d'Paso - Ten K-riders joined many others for the Tour de Paso Saturday, May 21st. K-member, Mike Zappas, helped organize this great ride which was a benefit for the Wellness Center in Paso Robles. The picture to the right is at the start at Peachy Canyon Winery. (picture by Gail)
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News - Networking Links - Members appreciating Members. Check out all the Networking Links in the sidebar. Doing business with teammates is a Win/Win.

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Triathlon -
Good luck to Cheryl Journey and Jon Souliere in the Morro Bay Tri.

---Triathlon Calendar----

06-05-2011 - Morro Bay Tri
(use discount code SLOTRICLUB11 to save 15%)

Check out the 2011 K-pictures at this link:

Picasa K-Photos for 2011

Swim - (We average 20+ swimmers MWF 6am at Kennedy in Atascadero.)

Congratulations to all USMS Kman Master Swimmers. All 18 participated the Postal Mile Swim. We won 1st place for 100% participation. We will show off the trophy when it arrives. Well done.

---Swim Calendar----
A)Swim Meet in Santa Cruz on July 8, 9. 10.
As summer approaches consider going to the Long Course Championship meet at UC Santa Cruz.

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Bike -

A) Ride Information Link --- North County Cycling(NCC) information:
B) SUCCESS- The Koast Ride (125 miles from Karmel to Paso) had over 20 participants - just wait till you hear all the stories at our next team social. Hear about the Sardine Elevator Romp, theExploding Adidas Wine, THE phone call.... and more...
C) The Italy trip has about 25 committed to go!

---Bike Calendar----
07-23-2011 - MTB Classic (Cross Country and Downhill race at Santa Margarita Ranch) http://www.ancientpeaksclassic.com/
(use discount code SLOTRICLUB11 to save 15%)
10-01-2011 - Levi Gran Fondo in Santa Rosa - more information
10-08-2011 - The 2011 Templeton Wine and Roses Bike Ride will open on April 1, 2011 through Active.com.Register early as the 2009 and 2010 rides sold out! Here is more information about Wine and Rose Ride.
10-15-2011- SLO GranFondo (100mile, 50mile and 25mile rides) www.slogranfondo.com/

(use discount code SLOTRICLUB11 to save 15%)

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Run -
A) To be placed on the North County Run Group email list email Robyn Schmidt atrunnews@teamkman.org and say, "Please put me on the NC Run Info List".

B)The Atascadero All Comers Track and Field Meets!

All Wednesdays in July. Start at 6:30 pm and end when we are done (around 8:30). We need volunteers to help with timing and scoring. Contact Robyn at runninrobyn@gmail.com if you can help.

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Map to the Schmidt's Home map

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

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Knews - April 2011

2011-04-03T20:10:00.000-07:00

Terry Harrison and
Team Member, Gary Donath

•••Team Website

•••"Like" Team Kman on Facebook
•••North County Cycling Information

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Member News

--Throughout the year you can send your news and pictures to news@teamkman.org

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Team News -

Team Social: Training Weekend at Lake San Antonio - April 9/10 -
THIS WEEKEND.
Some of us will be camping Friday and/or Saturday.
Everyone is invited for a great time.
RSVP so to Keith, kmanandrobyn@gmail.com so he knows how much food to buy for Saturday night. Camp or just come up for the "provided by team" BBQ

---the schedule---
Fri/Sat Camping - Lynch Campground. (FYI it is about an hour relaxed drive from Atascadero to the lake.)

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.

8:30 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.

Here is a link to the Monterey Parks information.

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Two Team Kman members, Jon Souliere and Seth Gilbertson, were in Japan to help with the nuclear reactors. Seth and Jon Souliere went with their company(Irobot) robots. We are all proud to have team members helping so heroically in this dangerous yet interesting and amazing situation. Here's some links:
A) Part One-Seth in Singapore, he's is not in this part, he was in part two of the story.
B) Part two got archived to a pay site.(more information below) But here is a video from Seth and Jon's Company. Seth and Jon are not in the video because they were already on their way to Japan.

Robot helps in Nuke disaster

Robots on route to Japan MSNBC

Robot Warriors

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Team Member, Gary Donath, was #1 in the jersey category and he did very well on time at the 70.3 in Oceanside last weekend. See all the results at. http://ironmancalifornia.com/results/

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Member, Mark Kowall, is the medical chair for the 2011 SLO County Arthritis Walk. This event will take place at Atascadero Lake Park. For more informaiton and to sign up to to:

http://www.ccarthritiswalk.org

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April 2011 Challenge Board will be updated April 6th - Check out the 2011 Team Challenge Board.

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New Networking Links - Members appreciating Members. Check out all the Networking Links in the sidebar. Doing business with teammates is a Win/Win.

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Triathlon -

04-29 through May 1 - Wildflower Triathlon - Also an awesome event. When you sign up remember to choose Team Kman as your team.
If you would To Camp in the Lynch Campground at the Kman Cycle and Run site, let Keith Schmidt(Kman) know and he will give you the specifics. Contact Keith at Kman Cycle and Run in Atascadero or email kman@teamkman.org

05 -14-2011- Adventure Challenge at Santa Margarita Lake www.ccadventure.com
(use discount code SLOTRICLUB11 to save 15%

06-05-2011 - Morro Bay Tri (there is a sprint to this year) www.morrobaytri.com
(use discount code SLOTRICLUB11 to save 15%)

06-18-2011 - Adventure Challenge at Lake Lopez www.ccadventure.com
(use discount code SLOTRICLUB11 to save 15%)

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Swim - (We average 20+ swimmers MWF 6am at Kennedy in Atascadero.)

The SCAM meet at UC Berkeley just keeps on improving. Well run, fast times, in the deep CAL pool. Delicious FREE breakfast and lunch, as well as FREE SCAM T-Shirts for all swimmers. Local vendor sold $10.00 polyester suits to boot! A definite swim meet to calendar for next year! At this meet member, Jennifer Glenesk, scored a PR in the 500. Way to go Jennifer!

Look forward to the July Long Course Championship Meet at UC Santa Cruz. Another excellent weekend meet.

UPCOMING SWIM EVENTS:

July 8-10 - Long Course Championship Meet at UC Santa Cruz

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Bike -

A) Where are the Rides? - North County Cycling information is found at this link:

http://www.teamkman.org/NorthCountyRides.html

B) See LaChaine ride through Grandpa's Pond below....(at bottom)

C) Tour of CA volunteers needed. Paso is looking for volunteers to work Tour of California stage five. Contact Rose O'Sullivan at rose@prcity.org for information.

D) UPCOMING BIKE EVENTS:
04-16-2011 - Gran Fondo - Monterey - more information

04-30-2011 - Wildflower Century - more information

05-19- 2011- Amgen Tour rides into Paso - Amgen

05-23-2011 - 5th Annual Team K Koast Ride - Karmel to Paso - To get more information on this event email Louise or Len.

07-23-2011 - MTB Classic (Cross Country and Downhill race at Santa Margarita Ranch) http://www.ancientpeaksclassic.com/
(use discount code SLOTRICLUB11 to save 15%)

10-01-2011 - Levi Gran Fondo in Santa Rosa - more information

10-08-2011 - The 2011 Templeton Wine & Roses Bike Ride will open on April 1, 2011 through Active.com. Register early as the 2009 and 2010 rides sold out! Here is more information about Wine and Rose Ride.

10-15-2011- SLO GranFondo (100mile, 50mile and 25mile rides) www.slogranfondo.com/
(use discount code SLOTRICLUB11 to save 15%)

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Run -

A) 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".

B) May - This year the Big Sur International Marathon (and relay) will be on May 1. This is the same weekend as Wildflower Triathlon. I will not be able to be there or make arrangements. If anyone else is interested I can give you my information from the last time we did it. Sorry! Maybe next year, or another relay.

C) UPCOMING RUN EVENTS:
04-10-2011 - The Wine Country Runs; half marathon, 5K and kids "Grape Stomp" 1/2 mile. The Wine Country Runs will be held April 10. More information at active.com

10-30-2011 - Laguna Lake Mud Mash (5k and 10k Mud Run) www.mudmash.com(use discount code SLOTRICLUB11 to save 15%)

04-17-2011- San Luis Mountain Run 10k and 5k trail run www.slomountainrun.com

(use discount code SLOTRICLUB11 to save 15%)

--More Running Events found at this Active.com link Check out all these events at this link

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Map to park at (Bethel and Vineyard) a run meet spot.

Map to Santa Rita and Ridge Road - a run meet spot. 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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Team K News - March 2011

2011-03-07T21:28:00.000-08:00

•••Team Website

•••"Like" Team Kman on Facebook!
•••North County Cycling Information

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Member News

--Throughout the year you can send your news and pictures to news@teamkman.org

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Team News -

Many thanks to Team Member Paul Allen for sponsoring the Team Kman Wine glasses. All 2011 Team Members received a Team Kman wine glass along with other teamWear. If you did not get your Team Goodies it is available at Kman Cycle and Run or at our next social.
Thank Paul !! Here is a link to Barrel 27 (wine)
http://www.barrel27.com/winenotes.htm

Team Social: Training Weekend at Lake San Antonio - April 9/10 - Save the weekend. Some of us will be camping Friday and/or Saturday. Everyone is invited for a great time.

Fri/Sat Camping - (an option)Lynch Campground. (FYI it is about an hour relaxed drive from Atascadero to the lake.)

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.

9:00 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.

Here is a link to the Monterey Parks information.

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March 2011 Challenge Board Updated - Check out the 2011 Team Challenge Board.

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On Thursday(03/10) the Fremont theater is showing the documentary, Chasing Legends. This story is about the SLO based pro-cycling team HTC-Highroad and their bid to win the 2009 Tour de France. The film starts at 7pm at the Fremont and the cost is $20 with a portion of the proceeds going to the SLO Bike Coalition. Check out the Trailer for Chasing Legends.

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New Networking Links - Members appreciating Members. Check out all the Networking Links in the sidebar. Doing business with teammates is a Win/Win.

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Triathlon -

March 27 - March Warm Up - AKA March Triathlon Series - The March Warm Up is close by at Lopez Lake, offers sprint and olympic distances, and is a benefit for Cal Poly Triathlon Club. This is a well organized event that is fun for rookie and seasoned triathletes.

April 29- May 1 - Wildflower Triathlon - Also an awesome event. When you sign up remember to choose Team Kman as your team.
If you would To Camp in the Lynch Campground at the Kman Cycle and Run site, let Keith Schmidt(Kman) know and he will give you the specifics. Contact Keith at Kman Cycle and Run in Atascadero or email kman@teamkman.org

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Swim - We average 20+ swimmers MWF 6am at Kennedy in Atascadero.

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. We will see how we do in the Awards in the coming Month. Split Sheets and a summary of annual recorded swims was emailed to all swimmers. Thanks Mike !

UPCOMING SWIM EVENTS:
March 27 - Short Course SCAM Meet at UC Berkeley

July 8-10 - Long Course Championship Meet at UC Santa Cruz

Swimmers are encouraged to register with US Masters Swimming for 2011: http://www.usms.org/reg/ You will be supporting a national organization that promotes a healthy lifestyle and masters swimming. You will also receive Swimmer 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 -

Where are the Rides? - North County Cycling information is found at this link:

http://www.teamkman.org/NorthCountyRides.html

Volunteers are needed to help with the Wine Country Ride on April 16. If interested, Contact Rose O'Sullivan at rose@prcity for information.

Tour of CA volunteers needed. Paso is looking for volunteers to work Tour of California stage five. Contact Rose O'Sullivan at rose@prcity.org for information.

UPCOMING BIKE EVENTS:
March 26 - Solvang Double - more information
April 16 - Gran Fondo - Monterey - more information
April 30 - Wildflower Century - more informationMay 19 - Amgen Tour rides into Paso - Amgen
May 23 - 5th Annual Team K Koast Ride - Karmel to Paso - more information to come.
October 1 - Levi Gran Fondo in Santa Rosa - more information

Saturday, March 12 join the Hares N Hounds 5K and Kids Run It will be at the Atascadero Lake Park. More information is found at active.com

April might bring showers but will definitely bring the Wine Country Runs; half marathon, 5K and kids "Grape Stomp" 1/2 mile. The Wine Country Runs will be held April 10. More information at active.com

May - This year the Big Sur International Marathon (and relay) will be on May 1. This is the same weekend as Wildflower Triathlon. I will not be able to be there or make arrangements. If anyone else is interested I can give you my information from the last time we did it. Sorry! Maybe next year, or another relay.

UPCOMING RUN EVENTS:
--More Running Events found at this Active.com link Check out all these events at this link

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Map to park at (Bethel and Vineyard) a run meet spot.

Map to Santa Rita and Ridge Road - a run meet spot. 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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Knews - February 2011

2011-02-09T20:05:00.000-08:00

•••Team Website

•••"Like" Team Kman on Facebook!
•••North County Cycling Information

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Member News

--Throughout the year you can send your news and pictures to news@teamkman.org

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Team News -
WHO??? - Here is an article(link) in the "Hammer News" written by a Team Kman Member.

Yeah!! Doug Conner - On February 6th Doug and his daughters finished the Surf City (Huntington Beach) 1/2 marathon(his first) in 2:36:25. He reports "a few sore muscles but otherwise in good shape". He also reports that he was back in the pool soothing those sore muscles this week.

Got Extra "silver"ware - The team is accepting donations of extra knives, forks, spoons for the team parties - drop it by the K-shop.

Members - All team wear is labeled and at the shop if anyone needs to pick it up. Also, If you did not receive your ChallengeWear at the team social you may pick it up at Kman Cycle and Run or at our next social .

Photos(link) from the Team January Team Social - We missed the Picture of All of Us at the social this year. So we will schedule a team picture later this year.

2011 Challenge Board Updated - Check out the 2010 Team Challenge Board.

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Team Social - February 26th. Open to all members and guests. (always no charge)

The next Team Meeting/Social will be February 26, 6pm at the Schmidt's home(map below) with Linda Somers/Smith, cover girl for Running Times March issue, as our speaker. She is a World record holder, Olympic marathon runner, the list goes on and on....Here is a link to an LA times article with a bunch of Q and A with Linda Somers-Smith. And here is Wikipedia Linda Somers-Smith.

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- Linda Somers-Smith(see information above)
8:00-8:30 -- Social

Map to the Schmidt's Home map

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Team K Welcome Wagon Volunteer needed - The team needs a volunteer to call all new members, welcome them, and answer questions. If you are interested email Kman at kman@teamkman.org

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New Networking Links - Members appreciating Members. Check out all the Networking Links in the sidebar and on our website.

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Triathlon -

April 29- May 1 - Wildflower Triathlon - Also an awesome event. When you sign up remember to choose Team Kman as your team.

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Swim - We average 20+ swimmers MWF 6am at Kennedy in Atascadero.

The Atascadero Kennedy pool is tentatively planning on closing on Feb 16th and reopen on the 20th. Swimmers, look for some special news regarding workouts on those dates. How F-U-N!!

The SCAM Meet at UC Berkeley on March 27th now has information posted at: www.pacificmasters.org/comp/pool_meetsheet/11scamscy.pdf

Thank you Kman Masters that have registered with USMS: Michael B Aiello, Ellen L Beraud, Francois P Beraud, Michael C Bickel, Najore Breytenbach, Vicki Lynn Carroll, Doug H Conner , Mary Kelly Dakin, Gary R Donath, Jennifer A Glenesk, Mark J Glenesk, Nancy E Prier, Ellen J Rockholm, Keith B Schmidt, Karen S Waska, Peggy Zappas

Swimmers are encouraged to register with US Masters Swimming for 2011: http://www.usms.org/reg/ You will be supporting a national organization that promotes a healthy lifestyle and masters swimming. You will also receive Swimmer 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.

UPCOMING SWIM EVENTS:
March 27 - Short Course SCAM Meet at UC Berkeley

July 8-10 - Long Course Championship Meet at UC Santa Cruz

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Bike -

Where are the Rides? - North County Cycling information is found at this link:

http://www.teamkman.org/NorthCountyRides.html

Bikes in the new DMV Handbook. Check out Pages 35 & 36 of our 2011 California Driver's Handbook - looks like we have finally been recognized as legitimate roadway users. The Handbook even suggests giving us 3 feet of clearance. Here's the Driver Handbook link from the CA DMV site: http://dmv.ca.gov/pubs/dl600.pdf . Sharrows are even discussed on page 35.

UPCOMING BIKE EVENTS:
March 12 - Solvang Century and Half - more information
March 26 - Solvang Double - more information
April 16 - Gran Fondo - Monterey - more information
April 30 - Wildflower Century - more information
May 16 - 5th Annual Team K Koast Ride - Karmel to Paso
May 19 - Amgen Tour rides into Paso - Amgen
October 1 - Levi Gran Fondo in Santa Rosa - more information

In February, find a Valentine to run the "Chains of Love" 5K, 10K or 15K. Run alone or "chained to" one or more others. If you are interested in being part of a "chain" email runninrobyn@gmail.com and Robyn will put together one or more teams based on distance preferred and ability. The race is February 12 at Cal Poly SLO. For more information go to the following link at active.com

In March join the Hares N Hounds 5K and Kids Runs as a participant and/or a volunteer. You can also raise money for your favorite youth program; school or public. For more information about this fundraising event or to volunteer contact Robyn at runninrobyn@gmail.com. The date for the Hares N Hounds event is March 12, 2011. It will be at the Atascadero Lake Park. More information is found at active.com

Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up.
It knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed.
Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up.
It knows that it must run faster than the slowest gazelle, or it will starve.
It doesn't matter whether you're a lion or a gazelle
when the sun comes up you'd better be running.
(But, unless you're a runner, you won't understand.)
-Anon

UPCOMING RUN EVENTS:

Check out all these events at this link:

--Chains of Love - Feb 12

--Montana de Oro Runs - Feb 13

--Luv Run in SLO - Feb 14

--Buzz Marathon and Half - Feb 19

--Hares and Hounds - March 12

--SLO Health and Fitness 5K - March 19

Check out all these events at this link

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Maps:
Map to park at (Bethel and Vineyard) a run meet spot.

Map to Santa Rita and Ridge Road - a run meet spot. 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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Knews - January 2010

2011-01-09T21:59:00.000-08:00

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Member News

--Throughout the year you can send your news and pictures to news@teamkman.org

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Team News - The Atascadero City Council approved a Bike Plan at its 11/23 meeting. Team Member Len Colamarino played a huge part in its fruition. Team Kman also Kongratulates Team Member Ellen Beraud on her productive and positive years on the Atascadero City Council. Thanks to members like Len and Ellen, Atascadero is now eligible for federal and state grants which will make cycling easier and more accessible for everyone in North County.

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Team "End of Year Celebration and 2011 Kick-Off"
When: 6-9 pm, January 29th
Where: Location is Kennedy Atascadero - Park on the North side(the pool side)

What: The Team is providing the meal for Team Members (BBQ Chicken with beans, salad, and bread with chips, salsa and sausage for appetizers). We will also provide beer, soft drinks, and water. Activities include Social, Meal, Team Slideshow, Team Awards, and a short meeting.
Cost: Free for 2010 or 2011 members, Guests and spouses are $12, children are $8.
Chefs: Chefs will be K-Man and Kompany!
RSVP: by 01/23/11 so that we have ample time to shop. Guests are encouraged!
Email: kmanandrobyn@gmail.com to let us know if your coming and your number of guests.
This is going to be an awesome night for catching up with the whole team and setting the stage for a great 2011.

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2011 Membership - The Board decided to make Membership simple: $75 per individual or $50 if you reside outside the county. For all the membership benefits check out the Membership link on the Team Kman website. With an 84% renewal rate we are definitely on the right track, but we are always open to suggestions. Team K is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization. You may sign up on our website OR at the link in the sidebar OR at our Team Social on January 29th.
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Team K Welcome Wagon Volunteer needed - The team needs a volunteer to call all new members, welcome them, and answer questions. If you are interested email Kman at kman@teamkman.org
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2010 Challenge Board Updated - Check out the 2010 Team Challenge Board. It has been updated. Challengers report any errors ASAP!!

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2011 Challenge Board Posted - Check out the 2011 Challenge Board. Challenge levels have been set by the mathematical formula: (3 hours per week) X (48 weeks) X 85%. So basically to meet or beat the challenge level you have to do 85% of 3 hours of exercise per week for the duration of 48 weeks.

--TO DO---IMPORTANT:

If you participated in 2010 you are by default on the 2011 Board. Email challenge@teamkman.org if you would like to be removed or added to a discipline.

If you DID NOT participate in 2010 email challenge@teamkman.org in order to be added to a discipline(s). For more information check out the 2010 Challenge Board and read our FAQ. If you still have questions call our Challenge Board volunteer Mark Glenesk at 805-610-7572.

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New Networking Link - Team Member Gary Donath and Central Coast Institute for Plastic Surgery is a new Networking Link on our Blog and Team Website.

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Triathlon -

March 27 - March Warm Up - AKA March Triathlon Series - The March Warm Up is close by at Lopez Lake, offers sprint and olympic distances, and is a benefit for Cal Poly Triathlon Club. This is a well organized event that is fun for rookie and seasoned triathletes.

April 29- May 1 - Wildflower Triathlon - Also an awesome event. When you sign up remember to choose Team Kman as your team.

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Swim - We average 20+ swimmers MWF 6am at Kennedy in Atascadero.

Swimmers are encouraged to register with US Masters Swimming for 2011: 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. Many members have already received their 2011 membership cards.

UPCOMING MEETS:
March 27 - Short Course SCAM Meet at UC Berkeley

July 8-10 - Long Course Championship Meet at UC Santa Cruz

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Bike -

Where are the Rides? - North County Cycling information is found at this link:

http://www.teamkman.org/NorthCountyRides.html

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Jan 15 - REGISTRATION opens for the October 1 Levi Gran Fondo
March 12 - Solvang Century and Half - more information
March 26 - Solvang Double - more information
April 16 - Gran Fondo - Monterey - more information
April 30 - Wildflower Century - more information
May 16 - 5th Annual Team K Koast Ride - Karmel to Paso
May 19 - Amgen Tour rides into Paso - Amgen
October 1 - Levi Gran Fondo in Santa Rosa - more information

Check out all these events at this link:

--Castle to Coast - January 15

--Chains of Love - Feb 12

--Montana de Oro Runs - Feb 13

--Luv Run in SLO - Feb 14

--Buzz Marathon and Half - Feb 19

--Hares and Hounds - March 12

--SLO Health and Fitness 5K - March 19

Check out all these events at this link

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Map to the Schmidt's Home map

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

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Knews - December 2010

2010-12-08T19:46:00.000-08:00

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Member News

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

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Team News - Welcome new members: Clay Groves, Matt and Cheryl Hoffman, Kevin Snyder. Check out "Steam Clean Carpet +" in the Networking Links at the right.
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Team News - The Kman(Keith Schmidt) Reports:

K-Man Kollar bone report: Progress is perfect. Thank you Francois for the use of your recliner. I have learned a few things since the accident:

1. I now know why they cut your jersey off after an accident like this.

2. Never take putting deodorant on for granted.

3. Lying around like this is not my idea of fun, in fact it really stinks! and finally,

4. "The only thing controllable about Fate is how you deal with it". Bring it on!!

Reporter K
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Team News - If you missed the article about Ellen Rockholm successful trip to the Swimming World Championships you can view it here - link

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Team News - Register for the Death Ride at 10am on Dec 9th
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Team News - The 2010 Team Challenge Board has been updated.
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Team News - January 29th save the date for the Annual Celebration of Team Kman(Tentative)
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Swim - 20+ swimmers MWF 6am at Kennedy Atascadero.

Thank you to members: Mike Aiello, Francois Beraud, Ellen Beraud, Mike Bickel, Doug Conner, Kelly Dakin, Gary Donath, Jennifer Glenesk, Mark Glenesk, Keith Schmidt, Peggy Zappas; all have register for the 2011 USMS Season already - Good Job Team!!!

***If you have not yet registered for 2011 go to: http://www.usms.org/reg/

More Swim News - January 2011: New suit orders, Postal Mile Swim

Swim Meet - KMAN Masters short course meet will focus on the SCAM meet in Berkeley held March 27, 2011. Great pool, great swimming!

Free video of Karlyn Pipes-Neilsen's Freestyle!

Aloha! How would you like to swim with faster with less effort? Then take a few minutes to watch Karlyn Pipes-Neilsen's just released swim video on YouTube!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bPvk0paWcg

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Bike -

Where's are the Rides?? -- Find out at "North County Cycling" - This is a site in progress and will be used as an official link to local rides.

http://www.teamkman.org/NorthCountyRides.html

The 2010 SLO County Bike Plan was approved. The success will depend on two things: money and citizen support to keep the county on track towards its completion.

The plan itself may be viewed online at (http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/PW/Traffic/BAC).

Gran Fondo - April 16 Gran Fondo - Monterey - more information

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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".

Member Katie Mooney places 2nd in the State X-Country Championship watch the race.

Meet Sarah Baxter, a freshman!, - Division One State Champion breaks Jordan Hasay's record. Watch the race.

We do a variety of mileage and everyone is welcome: Walkers, Sloggers, Joggers, Runners.
..... Map to Santa Rita and Ridge Road

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Upcoming Events -
March 27 Berkeley Swim Meet -

April 16 Gran Fondo - Monterey - more information
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Map to the Schmidt's Home map

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

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Knews - November 2010

2010-10-31T21:28:00.000-07:00

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Member News

--PLEASE send your news and pictures to: news@teamkman.org
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Team News - Team Social - was Nov 6 - a great time!

Was Saturday, November 6, at 6 pm. at K-house. map
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 Salad
F-H Dessert
I-L Main Dish
M-Z Side 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- Kirk Hammond, Chiropractor-"The art of A.R.T.*".
8:00-8:30 -- Social

*Active Release Therapy

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Team News - Welcome to new members: Cheryl Journey, Loren Weeks, Teresa Anderson, Cheryl Hoffman, Matt Hoffman, Merinda Thompson - Also our newest networking link(in the sidebar) is for Heather and Erik Schumm's "Elegant Image Limousines"
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Team News - *******FYI: Registration for the July 17th, Vineman Half is on Nov.1. Registration fills quickly. Good Luck!

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Vicki Carrol and Brother

Team News - Congratulations to Mike Bickel, Paul Menigoz and to Cheryl Journey and Erik Schumm on their TOP TEN finish at SLO Gran Fondo.
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Team News - Congratulations to Steve LaChaine on a Top Five Finish in the Solvang Double Century - 11:05. Steve reports: "I like pain. It was not easy." results
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Team News - Congratulations to Vicki Carrol and her Muddy Buddy Brother(see picture)
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Team News - Congratulations to Robyn Schmidt and Zoe Zappas - First Place women team in the Paso Robles Harvest Marathon Last Week.

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Swim -
20+ swimmers MWF 6am at Kennedy Atascadero.

Swim Meet - San Luis Obispo (Short Course Yards) Sunday November 19-20, 2010

Swim Meet - SPMA Short Course Meters Championships in Long Beach, CA,Friday - Sunday December 3-5, 2010
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Bike -

Where's are the Rides?? -- Find out at "North County Cycling" - This is a site in progress and will be used as an official link to local rides.

http://www.teamkman.org/NorthCountyRides.html

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Run -
Saturday, November 21, The Templeton 5K and 10K Turkey Trot sign up here.

Usually on Sundays 8:30am - Meet for a Sunday run in Templeton at...... Map to Santa Rita and Ridge Road - We do a variety of mileage and everyone is welcome: Walkers, Sloggers, Joggers, Runners.

To be placed on the North County Run Group email list email Robyn Schmidt at runninrobyn@gmail.com and say, "Please put me on the NC Run Info List".

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Upcoming Events -

P -- 11/06/2010 -Team Social (more info to come)

R -- 11/14/2010 - Big Sur Half (aka Monterey Half)
R -- 11/21/2010 -Templeton Turkey Trot.
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Map to the Schmidt's Home map

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

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Knews - October 14/21/28, 2010

2010-10-14T19:26:00.000-07:00

Updated October 21st
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Member News

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Team News----Team Member, Paul Menigoz, participated in the 6000+ rider "Levi's Gran Fondo" in October - Paul's ride report, below, is a Must Read.

Team News--New K-Wear is in. There were only 3 people who pre-ordered sizes so it is first come first served. Stop by to check them out.

Bike -

Check out this experimental link for North County Cycling News. This is a site in progress and will be used in the future as a more official link to local rides.

http://www.teamkman.org/NorthCountyRides.html

Bike ride for Saturday, October 30:

Let's ride the Klaus Mine loop with a Chimney Rock extension option and then back into Paso. Leave Kman at 8am and head left on El Camino, right on Curbaril, left on Santa Ysabel, right on 41, left on Templeton rd, to left at El Pomar and straight on Vineyard to 46, cross 46, to right on Willow to left on Peachy to right on Vineyard to left on Adelaida to left on Chimney Rock. Riders can choose to go all the way to the end of Chimney rock and back to a right on Cypress Mt or head directly left on Cypress Mt instead. Left on Klaus Mine, right on Adelaida all the way in to Paso and Amsterdam Cafe. Return to Atascadero by group consensus.

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Answer -- It is a bike rack in Engleberg

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Run - Sunday 8:10am - Meet for a Sunday run is Map to Santa Rita and Ridge Road - We do a variety of mileage and everyone is welcome: Walkers, Sloggers, Joggers, Runners.

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Upcoming Events -

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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Paul Menigoz's Gran Fondo Report: 6000+ Riders
What an awesome ride. This was by far the largest ride I've done (6000+ riders). I did the 103 mile route with 8500 ft of climbing, and completed it in about 10hrs, with 8-1/2 hours of actual moving time. From where I lined up at the start, it took over 15 minutes just to get to the starting line, and the announcer was announcing that Levi and the other lead riders were already at about mile 10. In addition to the beauty of the route, this was also the best supported ride I've participated in. There were so many SAG vehicles and other support, including 8 very well stocked rest stops. There were several significant climbs, each with 15-18% grades - I had to walk up the steepest ones. On one of the steep descents (around mile 63), my brother blew out his rear tire. Within a minute or so, we had a support vehicle there and they had a replacement tire for him. We were back on the road in less time than a normal roadside flat repair, as they also had a nice floor pump. Other noteworthy observations were a blind rider and a rider missing a crank arm. I saw the blind gentleman at one of the rest stops all dressed out in cycling gear and wondered how that would work. He passed me a short while later as the stoker on a tandem with a lady captain, very cool. The single crank arm was similarly impressive. We were coming up on a young lady that appeared to only be pedaling with her right leg at around mile 83. She had lost a crank arm somehow but was absolutely determined to finish, and she did - 20 more miles, and I have no idea how many miles she had ridden like that before we came up on her. I witnessed her telling the SAG to go help someone who needed it and that she was going to finish just fine. I guess I should admit that it took a good effort to actually catch her, that she didn't stop at the last rest stop and finished ahead of me. In addition to all the good stuff, there were also some disappointments. With that much traffic there were bound to be some spills and there were, with numerous riders being carted off in ambulances, and many more getting SAGed in for equipment or other issues. I also saw more flat repairs than ever, which is probably normal since we collectively rode nearly 500K miles that day.

Here's a link to the data from my Garmin:

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Steve LaChaine's Wine and Roses Report - I got to the finish at 2:00pm exactly. I rode 11 miles to the start, roll out at 8:45am, then 12 miles to rest stop 1, then a 2 mile detour in Creston to get my cell phone, then back to rest stop 1 and wait 15 minutes for Devin to meet me, then 229, hwy 58, O'Donavon Rd, super nice day, then back to Rest stop 1, just water as Gatorade was all gone. That was another issue starting late: all the thirsty out of shape riders were drinking all the Gatorade. Then off to Peachy Canyon, not use to riding on water and cookies so I am hurting a little on the Peachy hill, cheese sandwich in my pocket does not sound tasty right now. Finally the descend back to Paso Robles I realize I have only 10 miles to the BBQ at the winery so I push harder and make Devin work for 10 miles. I go to eat and he goes home. By now my face is a mat of salt as the Basque food I ate last night is taking it's toll. I have not had this much difficulty on a ride under 100 miles since the Spring. Mile 90 the BBQ is cold food and dry chicken but I can eat at least half of it. I talk to the only people I know Rick and Linda Hicks as they did the 50 miles. The soda was all gone but as I was ready to leave for my 11 mile ride home some sodas showed up and I got one for the road. I suffered until half way on Rocky Canyon when the caffeine started to kick in and I actually felt good the last 4 miles to my house. I think all of that 3000 calorie dinner from the night before finally had run it's course. I give this ride a 10 for the course and course markings and a 7 for food. Overall good experience, I just don't run that well on Gatorade and water.

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Map to the Schmidt's Home map

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

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Knews - October 8, 2010

2010-10-07T20:59:00.000-07:00

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Member News

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Team News----Team Member, Paul Menigoz, is doing Levi's Gran Fondo this weekend. We look forward to his report next week.

Team News----Team Members, Terry Lentz and Mike Lewis competed in the 508(miles on a bike) last weekend. Terry, on a classic bike and crew, Louise, Lance, and Kurt, won the 508.(his bike was not filled with neon gas)
Check out these links:

Terry's wife, Penny, was able to video her computer. The first two shows the frantic rush as Terry surprised the finish line crew. The the 3rd one is the longer one with an interview with Terry.
YouTube #1

YouTube #2

YouTube #3

......And here is a photo gallery of 508 pictures

......And here is a forum thread that is interesting as Terry finally responded to it after the banter.

http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showthread.php?t=227734

Team News--Team Member, Mike Lewis, and crew Steve LaChaine was behind Terry at the 508 doing very well but intelligently readjusted his goals after 350 miles. In a recent interview Mike, said, "I will be back it is something I must finish". Bring It On!!!!!!!

Team News-- Mike and Florence AielloBoth are in Europe. Look for some Kool pictures from the Swiss town of Engleberg in next week's blog.

Team News--Unbelievable - Team Kman Rocked Tinleys Triathlon last weekend. Kongratulations to Members Sandy Casper(1st), Gary Donath(1st), Julia Donath(4th), Cindy Gilbertson(2nd), Martina Kingman(4th) Robyn Schmidt(1st) - Hope I didn't miss anyone. March Warm-Up here we come, then Wildflower! 2011 is Our Year.

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Swim - MWF 6am at Kennedy Atascadero.

UCLA Short Course Meters Swim Meet

Sunday October 24, 2010

Santa Clarita Short Course Meters Swim Meet Sunday November 7, 2010

San Luis Obispo (Short Course Yards) Sunday November 19-20, 2010

SPMA Short Course Meters Championships in Long Beach, CA,Friday - Sunday December 3-5, 2010
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Bike - Saturday, October 9, 8:00 a.m. : Wear K Gear if you have it!!! Celebrate K-mania. May be photo opportunities.

Let’s ride Geneseo, Union, Estrella and Ranchita Canyon Roads to San Miguel, where we will hoist some of the world’s best burritos in celebration of Terry’s victory in the 508.

---We will leave K-Man Cycle and Run at or about 8:00 a.m. We will head out left on El Camino, to right on Curbaril, left on Santa Ysabel, right on Highway 41, left on Homestead, right on South El Pomar, right on Creston, left on Geneseo, continuing right to Union. Then it is right on Union and straight all the way to Highway 46. Right on 46 and carefully left on Estrella. We will then follow Estrella through various twists and turns to Ranchita Canyon where we turn right. We stay on Ranchita Canyon road to Cross Canyon, and turn left there, following Cross Canyon to San Miguel, where we will get to savor the burritos. We can then decide whether to return on the east side of the Freeway, by way of Hog Canyon, River Road, etc., or on the west side of 101, by way of San Marcos Road and the wine country. See you Saturday.

Also.....Check out this experimental link for North County Cycling News.

http://www.teamkman.org/NorthCountyRides.html

And........The L’Eroica classic bicycling event held last weekend. A YouTube video depicting the event can be accessed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lo-8wiJSks&feature=player_embedded#

Now in its 14th year, the race draws riders from around the world, ranging in age from 15 to 90, with the occasional world champion like Francesco Moser joining in. Riders can choose routes to match their abilities; the shortest is 24 miles long, the longest 127 miles.

The only requirements are a vintage bike, vintage clothing and, it would appear, a healthy appetite. Because there are no time trials, stopping for a sandwich and a glass of Chianti is perfectly acceptable.

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Run - Sunday 8am - Rita Road join us for an out and back of any distance you choose. See map below. Robyn S, Kman, Mark G, Jennifer G, Mike B, Karen W, Nancy P, and 5000 other people are training for the Big Sur Half in November.

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Upcoming Events -

R -- 10/10/2010 - City to Sea Half - a tune up for the Monterey Half
B -- 10/09/2010 - 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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Map to the Schmidt's Home map

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

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Team K-Man News October 1, 2010

2010-10-01T19:15:00.000-07:00

Linda (Somers) Smith spoke at our team socials a couple of times. You might remember her as the Olympic marathoner who drinks diet Coke in the morning before a marathon. She is a good friend of mine. If you were at the Heritage Oaks Family Fun Day you might have seen her win the women's division (and beat most of the guys) and have the fastest "age graded" time. Well, we just found out that she ran a "World Record" time for women over 45 years of age (she is 49). WOW! AWESOME!

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Saturday’s Team K-Man ride.

Meanwhile, I am sure that I speak for all of us in wishing Terry Lentz (and others) the best of luck in taking on the Furnace Creek 508 on his personally built classic bike. It is a formidable challenge, which makes it well-suited to Terry’s formidable talents.

Go get ‘em, Terry, Steve, Mike and others!

Len

We will meet at 8:00 a.m. at K-Man Cycle & Run. We will go south on El Camino Real to Viejo Camino where we turn left. We will then turn left at Santa Barbara, riding out and around past Grandpa’s Pond to Sandoval and then back out to El Camino Real, where we turn left and head south again. At Highway 58 we turn left and follow 58 out toHighway 229, where will go left again. We will then do the climb and descend down into Creston, where there will be a regrouping stop. From there we go north to Highway 41, where we will turn right, then left onto Creston Road, which we will follow to Geneseo,where we turn right. We then take Geneseo until it forks and there we continue straight on to Linne Road. At the end of the flat dragstrip section on Linne, it will be right onto Airport Road, then left onto Niblick. We will take Niblick to Creston Road in Paso Robles, where we turn right. We then stay on Creston all the way to the bridge where it becomes 13^th, which we take across the bridge and past Park Street to Amsterdam coffee shop. From that point we can figure out which way to go back to Atascadero: River Road, Vine Street, Peachy Canyon or, for those seeking a longer ride, Adelaida Road.

See you Saturday.

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Here is a note and Kool film from a K-Friend...

Hi Keith and Sean and crew!
You guys were instrumental in getting us these results-Thanks!
Two runs over 70! 70.4 Tuesday and 70.1 Thursday.
More in the tank, he had a gear left.
Last 2 days were windy; 68 both times
Here's a video
http://vimeo.com/15183949
We are the 10th fastest bike ever.

George & Carole Leone
Team Primal

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GOOD LUCK TO ALL THOSE PARTICIPATING AT TINLEY THIS WEEKEND. IF YOU WANT TO AND AREN'T REGISTERED YET CHECK OUT THE NEWS BELOW! ...

Hey fellow Team Kman'ers!

I just won a contest through KSBY and Tineley's triathlon for a free race entry!!! Of course, I have already entered the race (not wanting to decide to do a race the day before!) and they won't refund my money for the race entry! :( But they will let me transfer race entry to anyone of my choosing. So...anyone want to race tomorrow? They said it can be any of the race distances. I just have to be there the morning of the race (tomorrow) with the person to sign up. Let me know if you know of anyone!

Thanks,

Cindy Gilbertson

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Sunday Run - Let's meet at Atascadero Lake Park at 8:30 am for a casual run. We can run around the lake and into the neighborhoods for a nice flat run/walk. (unusual for Atascadero but possible).

The Sunday Run has been changed to 8:00 am and meeting at Santa Rita Road in Templeton

Team K-Man News September 23, 2010

2010-09-16T13:38:00.000-07:00

Team Social -

As usual, the food was excellent, the friends were fun and we all were full with food and joy in the end. There were multiple speakers. Ellen Rockholm talked about swimming. Louise shared her cycling experiences and circuit accomplishments. Robyn talked a little about upcoming run events (like Big Sur Half Marathon in November). But, the "best guest speaker ever" per Linda Menigoz, was Kameron Schmidt with Sheila, a 4 foot long Ball Python. Many of our brave and bold athletes stepped up to the "snake" and touched Sheila. Nobody wanted to take her home.

SWIM - Ellen Rockholm would have loved to have team-mates at the World Championships in Sweden...PERIOD.

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BIKE -

For those riders heading to the coast for the Lighthouse Century, have a great ride!

For those riders staying north of the grade, let's ride the Klaus Mine loop with a Chimney Rock extension option and then back into Paso. Leave Kman at 8am and head left on El Camino, right on Curbaril, left on Santa Ysabel, right on 41, left on Templeton rd, to left at El Pomar and straight on Vineyard to 46, cross 46, to right on Willow to left on Peachy to right on Vineyard to left on Adelaida to left on Chimney Rock. Riders can choose to go all the way to the end of Chimney rock and back (10 extra miles round trip) to a right on Cypress Mt or head directly left on Cypress Mt instead. Left on Klaus Mine, right on Adelaida all the way in to Paso and Amsterdam Cafe. At the cafe we will raise our mugs to wish Terry and Mike Lewis great rides in the upcoming Furnace Creek 508 next weekend. Return to Atascadero by group consensus.

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RUN - This coming Sunday is the Heritage Oaks Family Fun Day. Come run or cheer on teammates who are running. Then, if you don't race, gather for a run of your own or with others.

Member News:

Shaver Lake Triathlon - It was a beautiful day except for a little smoke drifting in from the King's Canyon fire. The accomodations were excellent, the lake temperature awesome and the camaraderie was the best! Check out the results at...

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=toCtvbLzZtM7vxv1GJ_170w#gid=0

See photos above.

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SPECIAL NOTE - A young man (boy) with Juvenile Diabetes and his family were involved with a fundraiser for Juvenile Diabetes. The "K" helped them along. See note below and photo above.

Special thanks to K-Man Cycle & Run, Keith and Robyn Schmidt, for use of their Super K Logo and the hats and water bottles. You helped our team stand out from the crowd, and gave Super Kyle a super smile!

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**The wine and roses ride is almost filled up.
Jen and Mark also signed up for the dinner the night before at Wild Horse.

If you don't do the ride, the dinner the night before is a good event on its own.

Link to Wine & Roses:

http://www.templetonchamber.com/bike.htm

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Check out all other upcoming events at the Team K-Man website: www.teamkman.org

BRING IT ON!