Tri it for free, duo it for fun

Great job to the 12 racers who came out tonight, including 5 new faces! See you in 2 weeks!

Mankato River Ramble Bike Tour website is up! Check it out!

https://www.bikeriverramble.org/

The ALL NEW Mankato River Ramble Bike Tour will be held in Mankato on October 9, 2011.  Enjoy 12 to 54 miles of traffic-free routes, featuring great rest stops, ride support, delicious food and beverages, live music, and much more!
ONE GREAT RIDE
TWO SCENIC ROUTES
THREE FUN REST STOPS!
The Minneopa Falls Loop is a 14-mile traffic free trail ride to Minneopa State Park and the Red Jacket Railroad Trestle.
The 42-mile Lake Crystal Loop includes the Red Jacket trail and quiet country roads.
Minneopa State Park Rest Stop - Mile 3.5 - Enjoy the Fabulous Fatheads and a 40-foot two-tiered waterfall.
Rapidan Dam Rest Stop - Mile 13 - Savor award-winning pie washed down with the Bockfest Boys.
Minnemishinona Falls Rest Stop - Mile 34 - Check out the new footbridge over the rock-walled gorge.

Mankato Mud Run!

The first ever Mankato Mud Run will take pl ace on Good Counsel Hill, starting at the parking lot for Loyola High School. The race will involve 2 difficult hill climbs, and numerous obstacles, including a mud pit crawl, and noodle gauntlet. All race proceeds will go to benefit Team Winter, a charity for Cancer Research, and Loyola Boosters Club, which helps pay for athletic programs. There will be a 5k for adults and a 3k kids race that will go first. There will be costume contest. Parents can run with their children in the kids race. This event will be about Fun, and safety, but the 5k will be professionally timed. Prizes will be awarded, including medals for all finishers. There will be T-shirts and goodie bags for all entrants. Bring extra clothes to ride home in, as you will definitely be muddy! Registration Cost Adults: $35 thru September 1st $40 after September 1st $45 on Race Day Children 16 and under: $15 Pre-Registration $20 on Race Day http://www.zapevent.com/Li​stActivities.aspx?eventid=​1675

Tri it for free!

Should be great weather tomorrow for the Tri it for free, Duo it for fun.  Great chance to sharpen your skills for the Waseca tri this weekend or one of the many upcoming Duo's!  See you at 6 at Hiniker!

Last day for online sign Waseca tri on-line sign up!

And a really funny blog about last year's Waseca tri from Steve in a speedo!
http://iwannagetphysical.blogspot.com/2010/08/waseca-triathlon.html

From Final Stretch:

Final Stretch Inc

On-line Registration Closes Tonight at 11:59pm

You still have a chance to register in the convenience of your own home, cubicle, or favorite coffee shop!  At any rate you will be glad you pulled the trigger to get in on the fun at this years Waseca Triathlon.  To go directly to the registration page please 
CLICK HERE!

Race Day is Sunday July 31st!  There will be opportunities to register at Clear Lake Park on Saturday the 30th between 5-8pm and on race day morning from 5:30-7am.

Must be registered and body marked to enter transition area on race day

Harvest run for hunger 7K Run or 4K Walk

Harvest run for hunger 7K Run or 4K Walk
Come out to the country for a run or walk you will truly enjoy: beautiful scenery, great people. All proceeds for this event are to support our local food shelves. 
7K Run or 4K Walk
7126 SW 98th Street
Ellendale, Minnesota
This event is hosted by Zion Lutheran Church, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, First Lutheran Church and Pontoppidan Lutheran Church.
http://www.harvestrunforhunger.com/

Let's create our own "warrior dash"!

Don't forget: Randy K is putting on a Mankato Mud run, and the organizational meeting is tonight!

Mankato Mud Run organizational meeting

Time	Tuesday, July 26 · 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Created By	Chris Crocker
For	Greater Mankato Multisport Club
More Info	Randy K is putting on a charity race! Mankato Mud Run meeting Tuesday July 26th at 7 p.m. at Pub 500. Thanks!!!

Mountain bike mondays

Great ride tonight!  Over 15 riders tonight! See you on two weeks!

Waseca tri update

From Sean at Final stretch:
Waseca Triathlon on-line registration closes Tuesday night at 11:59pm. Get signed up before the weekend to save some money and stress! We will have packet pick up at Clear Lake Park on Saturday and race day registration is available as well. Waseca is a sweet venue and unique with the 1/3 Iron distance (sprint also available). Come down Saturday night for the Potato Buffet at 5 too...check it out!

Waseca Tri this Sunday!

Don't forget the Waseca sprint and 1/3 Ironman tri is this Sunday!  It's a GREAT race put on by Final Stretch, so you know it's well organized.  Nice and close too!  Look for the orange club tent; we'll be there!

Goings on with the club this week

Some cool stuff going on this week, check the calendar at mankatomultisport.com for details:

• Mountain bike mondays tomorrow at 6 at 7 mile
• Wed the triathlete and founder of Girls on the Run is giving a talk here in town
• Thurs is "Tri it for free, Duo it for fun" free mini tri at Hiniker at 6.
• All the excellent usually scheduled rides and runs are also on the calendar!
• I don't remember who was looking for them, but I have all sizes of tri shorts in stock now along with tops and bike tops and shorts.

I still have green gear for:
Kris A
Denise K
Kate C
The Olsens
Cindra K

Nicollet South Bike shop is moving!

From Nicollet South Bike Shop

Our new location will be in the Old "Harpies Bazar Spot" About 4 blocks north of the Library and 2 blocks south of the Madison Ave and Riverfront intersection. Kitty corner from Bent River Outfitters!

Mankato Mud Run organizational meeting

From Randy K: he's putting on a charity race and it sound like a lot of fun!


Mankato Mud Run meeting on your site and calendar? It will be Tuesday July 26th at 7 p.m. at Pub 500. Thanks!!!

Isle of Mankato TT

Don't forget the Isle of Mankato Time Trial tonight! Hope to see lots of folks!

Green gear order is in!

I have Green Gear in for:
Peter M
Kevin H
Gloria A
Kris A
Denise K
Kate C
John F
Kathryn C
The Olsens
Cindra K

If I've forgotten anyone please contact me.  I still have transition bags for sale for $65, a few selected wetsuits for $150, lots of tri and biking gear in stock!  Call me at 507-327-7170 or email me to pick up stuff; and as always, thanks for supporting YOUR club!
Crocker

Masters swimming cancelled

I'm sorry to say that Masters swimming is being cancelled until further notice.  Much thanks to Jose for all of his work on this program!

Tri it for Free, Duo it for fun

Thanks everyone who came out yesterday and braved the threatening weather!  Great training, and great company.  See you in 2 weeks!