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!

Busy Busy Busy!

We're keeping pretty busy here at the KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT office. Our membership is growing by the day and many new members are interested in purchasing KVMS team logo wear. We're going to place an order NEXT Friday, February 26th in an effort to have it arrive before the St. Pats Day 5K.  So, if you want to join us for Happy Hour and KVMS Gear Fitting to see your clothing options and figure out your size (they run small), please carve out an hour of time to swing by!  Here's the scoop:

•  Happy Hour and KVMS Gear Fitting

•  Wednesday, February 26th

•  Anytime between 5:30 - 7:30

•  Bring Your Own Beverage of choice, we'll have the snacks!

KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT

The Grim Building

113 E. Washington St.

Downtown Kirksville

We also have a facebook page now!  Click on the link to your right and become a fan.  Just another way to keep the communication lines open between us and you, our loyal readers!  Thank you.

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.

KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT Membership Form

Print this form or stop by the office and join the fun with KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT.

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!

2010 Membership Drive

2010 is almost here, and with the new year brings progress to KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT. We are establishing a membership roster with a $10 annual membership fee. All members will be included in the KVMS Point Series and awards will be given out at the end of the 2010 series. Members will also receive discounts from sponsors as they become available.

Contact Allen Goans at KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT for your membership package. You can join anytime throughout the year, however, you can only score points in the series from the date of your paid membership. FYI, the first points race is the Frostbite 5K in Kirksville on February 13, 2010.  See points series schedule below.

See you at the races.

The KVMS Points System for 2010

Have you got the 2010 KVMS POINTS RACES card yet? If not, and you're interested, pick one up at the KVMS office (113 E Washington St., Suite 8), or from one of our sponsor locations. If you're not in the Kirksville  neighborhood, call Allen Goans at 660.349.0882 and he'll mail one to you.

 

Here is how "the points" are calculated:

Race winning time = 10 points (men vs. men / women vs. women)

Participants finish time is % of winning time.

EXAMPLE

97% = 9.70 points
93.5% = 9.35 points
80% = 8.0 points

BONUS POINTS

5 points for overall win
3 points for age group 1st
2 points for age group 2nd
1 point for age group 3rd
2 points for participation*

*There are 12 select races (see card) that will be eligible for points. Overall points are calculated with your best 8 finishes.  You can score 2 bonus points per race you finish above 8 races.

EXAMPLE

If you finish 10 races you will score 4 bonus participation points.

NOTE:  It is possible to have a slower time, but score more points than someone faster, by placing better in your age group.

2010 Points Races

We at KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT are working on a points race schedule. We're picking 12 area races that we will tally points from and have an awards presentation at the end of 2010. Points will be kept at all 12 races based on results, but only your top 8 races will count towards the final standings. There will also be bonus points for participation given out at all 12 races. So you can move up by running extra races.

We are finalizing actual race dates and how the points will be calculated. Races will vary from 5k's to marathons, duathlon to triathlons. Check back soon, 2010 will be a great time be a part of KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT.

Indianapolis Marathon

KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT was well represented at the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon last weekend. With ten runners from the Kirksville area, we put two on the podium, two others got engaged, the rest had mixed success.

The scenic course was flat, but with the wind on the return half, the times were a little slower than expected. That being said, John Richardson and Bob Keough led the field of 55-59 men to take first and second. More hardware for the trophy case. Former Kirksville resident Gavin White posted a PR marathon but narrowly missed qualifying for Boston.

On the women's side, both Jen Bubel and Jodi Berman had great races. Both ladies met their Indianapolis goals. After completing her first marathon, Sarah Ignash was met at the finish line by boyfriend George Wescott and a diamond ring.

The remainder of the KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT runners enjoyed the weekend but are ready to set their mind on the next event. There is always next time.

Track Night TONIGHT!

Fall is in the air and we're still having Tuesday Track Night and Thursday Night Group Run. Tonight will be a light workout because so many of our runners will be running the Indianapolis Marathon this weekend. It's a beautiful day... and will be a perfect night to join us at the track.  Good luck to all the KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT runners going to Indy!

KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT race gear has arrived!

It was like Christmas at the KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT office yesterday when UPS delivered our race gear package. We ripped it open eagerly to see all our stuff! Here's a quick look of the race gear being unpacked.

Allen Goans holds up one of the many race gear items.  Another gracious thank you to all the sponsors who believe in KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT and the multisport lifestyle. 

 

Here are a few of the dedicated KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT runners. They broke in their race gear at the Thursday Night Run.

 

(Meg, Nikki, Royce, Bob, Janis and Allen)

We did order a few extras of certain items, so if you're interested, please contact Allen to see what's available.  We'll be ordering again in the next few months... so if we don't have your size, we can order it next time.

Happy Halloween!

Race Report: Truman Homecoming Bulldog 5K

The Bulldog 5K on Saturday, October 10th brought more hardware to the Kirksville Multisport trophy case. On a clear, chilly morning 133 runners completed the 5K course down Franklin, Halliburton, Shepherd, S. First, Randolph, and back up the homestretch of Franklin to the finish in front of the Truman SUB. Congratulations are in order for division winners Allen Goans (also 3rd overall), Megan Reilly (3rd woman overall), and Deb Holte. Noteworthy performances were also turned in by Royce Kallerud (3rd in the 35-44 group), Ernest Motley, and Tony "Troy" Vazzana.

Race bags with t-shirts left with KVMS Security can be picked up at the Kirksville Multisport offices at 113 E. Washington.

Logo Gear Update

The KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT logo gear is in the final proofing stages and we've been assured we'll receive the order in time for the Indianapolis marathon next month.  If you missed getting your order to Allen... check with him anyway, because he ordered extras to sell. 
Hope to see you tonight at Track Night.  Details in the right column!

KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT Race Gear

KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT race gear is in it's final design stages and here's a peek at the design we're sending to our vendor this week for final proofs prior to ordering!

KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT Running Singlet / $40

KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT Tech-T's / $45

KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT Tri Top / $50 and Tri Short / $50

KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT Bike Jersey / $50

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

We would like to thank these thoughtful individuals and their businesses for supporting our group and believing in the multisport life. 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.

We're placing the initial order on Monday, October 12th so that we have them in time for the Indianapolis marathon!  Show your Kirksville spirit by running or spectating in KIRKSVILLE MULTISPORT race gear!  Contact Allen Goans at allen@originalspaperart.com to place your order.

Race Report: Roots 'n Blues Half Marathon and 10K

Multisport fans, a contingent of 13 traveled to Columbia to post finishing times in last Saturday's(9/26/09) Roots 'n Blues Half Marathon and 10K. The questionable early morning weather (read: rain) made for interesting races and turned the beginning of the last mile of each race into a steeplechase, but everyone survived, I think, and fun times were had by many or most.

Both courses started in downtown Columbia at 5th and Cherry, proceeded down through the Mizzou campus, cut behind the football stadium, over the footbridge over Providence, down the hill, and onto the trail system linking up with the KATY trail. The half-marathoners continued into the wilderness, then climbed Chapel Hill Road twice in two different locations, bookending a roller coaster run up hill and down dale in subdivisions, before finally levelling off at Forum, going downhill on Stadium, then rejoining the trail a mile from the finish, when we all entered a water-filled tunnel at the one-mile-to-go point for both distances. The last muddy mile to Flat Branch Park was a dash for the gold, or bbq at least.

The results for Kirksvillians are as follows:

(Allen Goans posted the fastest KV half-marathon time, hotly pursued by Ernest Motley. Megan Reilly did the honors for the fastest KV 10K time [and snared the first prize in the F30-34 division], with Caleb Todd only 2 places back. Bob Keough lucked out with a first place in the M55-59 division for the half, despite a lacklustre time. He'll keep the award, though.)

Here are the details:

10K Race: Time Place out of 306

Meg Reilly 49:29 31st
Caleb Todd 50:01 33rd
Camrion Carolan 59:26 120th
Lynda Konecny 1:01:13 138th

Half-Marathon: Time Place out of 653

Allen Goans 1:38:18 33rd
Ernest Motley 1:38:31 34th
Bob Keough 1:42:40 55th
Ashley Smith 2:01:25 222nd
Kandice Robinson 2:01:32 224th
Marilyn Mihalovich 2:10:41 363rd
Sara Sweet 2:21:57 494th
Jessie Schoonover 2:24:27 523rd
Sue Floyd 3:03:12 638th

Congrats to all Kirksville participants for representing the community, and for all loyal fans for your capable support. Next up on the Multisport radar: Truman Homecoming Bulldog 5K, October 10th, 2009.