Kirksville Events!

Kirksville has lots to offer this year! There's no need to travel hundreds of miles and spend hundreds in gas and hotels... stay home and take advantage of our local events! Check these multisport events taking place right in your backyard!

MOONLIGHT BIKE RIDE/WALK *
Saturday, April 16th
6 mi fun bike ride or 2 mi walk
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ARISE

Saturday, April 23rd
5K Run + 8 MI Bike
www.fbckvmo.org

TriFAHL * {ladies only triathlon}
Saturday, April 30th
150 meter pool swim, 8 mi bike, 2 mi run
www.trifahl.blogspot.com

Stars and Stripes Marathon/Half Marathon

Saturday, July 2nd
13.1 Run or 26.2 run
www.kirksvillemarathon.com

NEMO Triathlon

Sunday, September 11th
.75 mi lake swim, 18 mi bike, 5 mi run

F*L*A*T*S *
Saturday, October 22nd
Trail Half Marathon
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And an ongoing list of 5K and 10K races!
* New race in 2011!

CES (Cutting Edge Sumplements), Kirksville

A KVMS member told me about a new CES store coming to Kirksville in February. What's not to love about having a supplement store in our community. Be sure to show your local support and check out Cutting Edge Supplements for your supplement needs! CES is extending a 10% discount to KVMS members that present their current membership card. (Not a member? Sign up today!) Thank you CES!

2010 Point Series Awards Lunch

Please join us for the 2010 year-end social as we award the top men, women and youth that competed very well this year and got our community and surrounding areas talking about KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT.

This is a dutch treat lunch with full menu selection. We'll order first and then present awards. Door prizes will be won randomly throughout the lunch... be prepared to have a good time!

An RSVP is much appreciated so we can prepare the banquet room accordingly. Please email Kirksville Multisport directly.

Thank you!

Want KVMS Race Gear?

It's that time again, we're putting together an order for KVMS race gear. If you missed us at the recent KVMS Social Hour and want to order, please contact Allen Goans before December 15th.

KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT Running Singlet (w/m) / $40

KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT Tech-T (w/m) / $45

KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT Tri Top (w/m) / $50 & Tri Short / $50

KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT Bike Jersey (w/m) / $50

KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT Thermal Jacket / $95 or Shell / $55

We would like to once again thank these thoughtful individuals and their businesses for supporting our group and believing in the multisport lifestyle. The next time you see them around town... be sure to thank them as well!  Lary Ciesemier of Kirksville Allergy & Asthma, Deb Holte of Northeast Missouri Foot Clinic, Carol Kellum of KTVO, Jim Berrey and Alan Clark of Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance Services, Bob & Janis Keough of SOS Editorial Services, Steve Fisher of Tryathletics in Columbia, MO, and Allen & Brooke Goans of Originals Paper Art.

5K Celebration Run / 1 Mile Walk

Are you looking for a 5K to run this weekend? Be sure to consider this run/walk at Truman State University THIS Saturday!

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Points Series Update

Here's the latest update on the KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT Points Series.  It breaks down the rankings by men and women, includes the number of races each member has participated in, the points and bonus points scored at each race.

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Hope this helps with your race strategy for the upcoming Run Through the Jungle Points Series race. Cheers!

Random Ramblings

The points have been calculated and I'm working on getting them posted so those participating Members will know where they stand going into the Run Through the Jungle race on Saturday, September 4th.  It's actually the next race in our KVMS Points Series.  Thanks, Bob, for pointing that out.

As KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT grows in Membership, we would love for you to get involved.  If you would like to lead a group swim, evening bike ride or weekend run, please do!  We'd be happy to send an email to the Membership to advertise your event.  That's what being a Member is all about. For instance, last weekend in preparation for the upcoming triathlon, we took out two boats for an open water swim at the lake, then we rode the 18 mile bike route and ran the 5 mile course.  It was well attended and everybody had a great time.

One last thing, there are lots of new and returning people to Kirksville, please encourage your friends and family to get involved in KVMS.  Membership is only $10 and we can do amazing things in numbers.  Swim. Bike. Run. For Fun.

Enjoy the cooler temperatures and see you at the races.

STARS and STRIPES MARATHON

The Kirksville  STARS and STRIPES Marathon/Half Marathon is next on our KVMS Points Series event list.  Are you considering running or walking the race?  We would love to have you participate in any way you see fit.  The deadline for early registration (and a $10 savings) is June 15th.  Not only do you save $10, you also help us plan for the overall event.

Originals Paper Art and SOS Editorial Services have put up a total of $600 in prize money for first place mens/womens marathon and mens/womens half marathon.  If you were on the fence about running... perhaps this will be a little incentive.

[  ] $200 First Place Marathon / Men

[  ] $200 First Place Marathon / Women

[  ] $100 First Place Half / Men

[  ] $100 First Place Half / Women

We've also added a map to the KIRKSVILLE MARATHON website.  It's nice to have both verbal directions and a visual map... check it out when you get a chance.

Points Series Update

If you're a KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT member and interested in the current status of the Points Series, here you go! These points incorporate all KVMS races so far. The last Points Series race was the SAA 10k, and the next race is coming up this Monday (see my previous post). Hope to see you at the races. If not racing... cheering on those who are! Have a terrific Tuesday!

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Moonlight Bike Ride/Walk

JOIN THE FUN THIS SATURDAY NIGHT!

Calling all Kirksville community! There is a fundraiser noncompetitive MOONLIGHT Bike Ride or Walk for FLATS (Forest Lake Area Trail System) on Saturday, April 24th from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.  Participants receive an event t-shirt and bike light!  This is a great chance to show your support for bicycling and walking in Kirksville!

FLATS is working to connect Thousand Hills State Park to Kirksville without having to travel on highways (6 or 63) and will use the funds we raise on a section of the trail in Thousand Hills State Park and for planning the entire route.

You may register in advance through Brenda Snider . . . you can get the flyer/registration from the sponsors of each of the stops on the ride or from this page: Kelly's Furniture, ATSU Thompson Campus Center, HyVee, Adair County YMCA, or from Brenda at American Trust Bank (on the north side of town).

The ride is 12.3 miles around Kirksville while the walk is 4 miles total to Washington Street Java Co. and back to the Health Center. All stops/sponsors will have snacks, beverages, and entertainment. Helmets and lights (we will have lights if you don't already) are a MUST for safety. Participants must obey all traffic regulations.

2010 ARISE Race Results

The ARISE event was not a designated race in the KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT Points Race Series, however we wanted to highlight the participation and results of our members in this local race.

We've been told this will be an annual event and we'll most likely include it in the KVMS 2011 Points Race Series. It was a fabulous event and it was SO nice to have the bike leg included... I'm more of a biker than runner, so I'd love to see more races like this one! Thank you Ernst and Charles for putting this event together!  Cheers!  -Brooke

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

Well it appears spring has finally arrived in northeast Missouri and we're in full swing here at KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT.  We have activities going on every night of the week and there are lots of races in the future.  Review our activities and upcoming races in the column to your right.

If you're not already a fan of KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT on facebook... be sure to become one.  There is a lot of communication between members and fans that takes place.

A little reminder that this Saturday (April 3rd) is the ARISE 5k run / 8 mile bike race put on by First Baptist Church.  It's a fundraiser for their youth program.  A bunch of KVMS members will be running and riding.  Come out and join us!

KVMS Leads the St. Pat's 5K

Did everybody see this picture in the Kirksville Daily Express? Imagine it in color... lots of yellow up front! Congrats to all KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT members, it was an exciting and fun-filled race for those who participated.

Allen Goans and Nikki Moore (both KVMS members) took overall wins! Not a member? Want to be a part of something fun and social? Join the club! Contact Allen Goans for membership information.

Team Kirksville Multisport at St. Pats 5K

For more pictures from the St. Pats 5K, become a Facebook fan of KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT and view over 100 photos taken by Janis Keough (thank you Janis).  Allen will have the Points Race Series results soon and we'll post here for your viewing pleasure and bragging rights!  And hey, if you're not a member yet, it's never too late to sign up... it's only $10.

STARS and STRIPES MARATHON

BE PART OF THE FIRST KIRKSVILLE MARATHON!

Registration is now open for the Kirksville STARS and STRIPES MARATHON.  Jump on over to their website, click on registration, print the Registration Form and Liability Waiver, fill them out, mail both in with your money and start training!  Contact Allen Goans, Race Director with any questions or inquiries regarding the race.  Support your local race!

For those reading this that are KVMS members and participating in the Points Race Series... this one counts!  Start your training now and give it a try. There's a first time for everything.

Updated Points Race Series

Allen decided to break down the race points to reflect percentage points and bonus points.  A membership letter is being mailed out today that explains the Points Race Series in very simple terms.  Hope it helps and enjoy tracking your points!

April 3rd! 5k Run + 8 Mile Bike

We were contacted yesterday by a friend to help spread the word about this upcoming fundraiser for First Baptist Church in Kirksville. It's called Arise and it has a few options for you and your entire family to choose from:

•  5K Run
•  5K Run + 8 Mile Bike
•  1.25 Mile Walk / Kids Walk/Run
•  Tot Trot

Here's the application including the fine print and the individual event courses.  Please contact their race coordinator, Charles Hunsaker, with questions.  Hope to see you there!

 

  

  

 

Post Frostbite 5K Points...

The long awaited results of our Points Race.  Enjoy!  Questions on how it all works? Scroll on down and read all about it!

See you at the Frost Bite 5k

From the sounds of it we'll have a great showing of KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT members at the Frost Bite 5k this weekend. Look for Allen, Bob, Janis and I... we'll all be sporting our KVMS colors! Allen, Bob and I are running and I think Janis mentioned taking pictures. Of course, I may change my mind if this snow doesn't go away soon!

Our membership is growing quickly and it's so exciting... lots of new faces coming out of the woodwork. If you haven't joined yet... just bring your membership dues with you on Saturday and you'll be included in the 2010 Points Race.  If you don't care about the Points Race and still want to join... please do, we'd love to have you.

And on another note... I added a link to the Stars and Stripes Marathon race in the column on the right.  It's not entirely complete, but wanted to get the basics out there so everybody can start planning and training.  As always, contact any of us with questions.

Stars and Stripes Marathon / Half Marathon

Mark your calendar for the KIRKSVILLE STARS AND STRIPES MARATHON/HALF MARATHON!  Here's what we know so far:

•  Saturday, July 3, 2010
•  6:00 a.m. start time
•  course closes at noon
•  full marathon is two loop course
•  half marathon is one loop
•  $50 entry for either race
•  age group awards
•  registration opens February 1, 2010

We're busy working on the official KIRKSVILLE MARATHON website... but for now, keep checking back here on the KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT blog.

Happy New Year!