XCXtreme Racing!

Are you a XCXtreme racer? I've heard this race is fabulous and FUN! If you're not doing anything this Saturday, and are curious about this race, you should venture down to Columbia and try it!

Visit the XCXTREME website for more details and save $5 when you register online!

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ROCKTOBERFEST 5K RUN / 11 MI BIKE!

Come on everybody... let's do it!  This one has been on our radar for a few weeks now and I've heard a few members talk about participating.  It's close to home, it's early in the day and you can still go to your Halloween Party that night.  Here's the sign up sheet with more information!

Cranberry Crawl 10K

The next event in the KVMS Point Series line up is the Cranberry Crawl 10K in Columbia, Missouri on November 13th. You can register online or download an entry form and map on The Food Bank website.  Check it out!  We hope to see lots of KVMS members sporting our colors.

Point Series Schedule 2011

There are so many multisport events out there... how do we choose?  Well, we're starting to plan the 2011 Point Series Schedule and would like your input.  We know you'd like to visit more neighboring cities and I'd like to include a few bike rides as well.  Let us know some of your favorite events that other KVMS Members would enjoy.  Contact Allen Goans with your suggestions.  Thank you!

New Group Run Forming...

Are you a morning runner?  This run is for you!  There is a new KVMS Group Run forming on Thursday mornings at 6:15 am.  Meet in the north parking lot of the Adair County Courthouse in downtown Kirksville.  Each run route will be 50 minutes long (25 out / 25 back).  All runners and speeds are welcome.  If you have any questions, please e-mail us and we'll get back to you.  Thank you Royce and Tony for initiating this group!

If you'd like to create a weekly group activity... please, let us know and we'll support you 100%.  Enjoy the fall weather.

NEW Weekly Workout Schedule

Due to ever changing schedules, we've rearranged the KVMS weekly workout schedule.  The track workout has moved to Mondays; Allen and Ivy are both teaching spin classes at TCC on Tuesdays and Thursdays; and weather permitting, bike night will probably continue well into October.  I've noted the schedule changes to your right.

We realize our schedule doesn't necessarily work with your schedule, but we're wide open to you, the KVMS member, creating a workout group of your own.  Let us know what you've got planned and we'll post it here on the blog and send out reminders via email and facebook.

One more thing.  KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT is vacating the office in downtown Kirksville.  If you need to get a hold of us, please send an email to kvmultiport@gmail.com.

2010 NEMO Triathlon

Are you a fan (or like) KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT on Facebook?  If not, you should get connected! Janis K., Kirk R., Erin C. and Jason S. have posted photos and a video documenting KVMS at the 2010 NEMO Triathlon last Sunday.  We are so lucky to have such talented athletes AND photographers among us.  Thank you all so much for sharing!

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.

Upcoming Events...

Check out the list of upcoming events to your right... there are lots to choose from!

The next event in the KVMS Points Series is the NEMO Triathlon at Thousand Hills State Park in Kirksville, Missouri.  We encourage all KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT members to participate.  I've been told they plan to create a points breakdown for those on teams as well as those who do the entire event by themselves.  This is great news (for me) because I plan to ride for a team again this year!

We also received a few brochures promoting a new 5K/10K Fun Run and 2.1 Miles Walk sponsored by Mercy Medical Center in Centerville on Saturday, September 25th starting at 8:00 am.  Feel free to swing by for a brochure, or call (641) 437-4422 for more information. The official name is "In it for the Long Run - Mercy Pancake Day Fun Run".

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.

KVMS Race Gear!

Are you interested in sporting KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT race gear at your upcoming races? We have the following in inventory:

[  ] MENS - XL - Bike Jersey
[  ] MENS - XL - Running Tank
[  ] MENS - L - Bike Jersey (3)
[  ] MENS - M - Running Tank

[  ] WOMENS - M - Running Tank
[  ] WOMENS - L - Running Tank

Interested? Call Allen at (660) 349-0882.  Oh, and you don't have to be a KVMS member to buy gear... but we would love for you to join.  It's only $10!

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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Novinger Coal Miner Memorial Day Race

If you're a KVMS member and participating in the Points Race, this is the next race that counts for points. It's (somewhat) flat and fast according to Allen!  Save a few bucks and register early... here's the registration form!  Hope to see you out there in your KVMS gear!

KVMS brings home the juice!

Seven KVMS members participated in the Trizou/Duzou event last weekend.  This event was one of the races in our Points Race Series and I highly recommend it!

Allen and I participated in the Duzou (duathlon). There were 80 participants in this race.  I loved this race because as of right now... I don't like to swim.  I'm hoping to change that in the coming year.

Jason Shaw, Erin Case and Jennifer Bubel participated in the Trizou (triathlon). There were well over 800 in this race.

Pictured above is Jason Shaw crossing the finish line sporting the KVMS tri suit!  Loved it.  Jason did VERY well and has decided to sign up for the upcoming HyVee Tri in June!  Go Jason!

Pictured above is Erin Case crossing the finish line as well.  She had amazing splits as well.  I can only hope that I could run her 5k time after a swim and 14 mile hilly bike ride!  Way to go Erin!

Allen won the Duzou overall with a time of 37.19 and brought home the juice!  They gave out bottles of wine with their medals!  Very nice.

I took home second place in my age group which entitled me to some juice as well.  We got lots of PR on our shirts and how bright they are... gotta love that kind of free marketing as a PR gal myself!

Here we are post race:  Jason, Erin, Allen, me, Bob and Janis Keough celebrating at Flat Branch.  Good times had by all.  And a great big thank you to Janis for capturing these moments for us to share with the world.   Speaking of which, check out our facebook page for a look at ALL the pictures from race day!

TRIZOU / DUZOU / Sunday, May 2nd!

Are you a multisport member playing the points game?  We are!  Allen and I will be doing the DUZOU (duathlon) this weekend in Columbia and invite you to join us on Sunday... or just come down and cheer us on!  We'll be running 1 mile, biking 7 miles, running 1 mile.  My kind of race!  We'll meet for food and drink afterward.  Wear your yellow jerseys and show our KVMS spirit! 

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!