1. Go ahead and order your food!

2. 1. Newcomers? 2. Membership cards / T-shirts – see Bob - $30 13 month membership and T-Shirt - $15 Re-up membership - $15 T-shirt (two for $25) Membership gets you a bunch of discounts from a variety of local sports stores (too many to list). Check the club website for details! 3. 11 June – “Bring Your Bling” Night at Mama Mia’s. A chance to say goodbye to those leaving! 4. If you are leaving and want to remain on the distro list, send us a note, otherwise keep up with us on Facebook. 5. Open water swim started at SMP Lake. Every T/Th 1800-1930 until 1 Aug. See the May 2014 Meeting Slides for details.

3. Ironman Kansas 70.3Ironman Kansas 70.3 June 8 Topeka Tinman TriathlonTopeka Tinman Triathlon June 21 El Dorado Lake TriathlonEl Dorado Lake Triathlon June 22 Octomax, Quartermax & HalfmaxOctomax, Quartermax & Halfmax June 28 Prairie Punisher DuathlonPrairie Punisher Duathlon July 12 Shawnee Mission TriathlonShawnee Mission Triathlon July 13 5i50 Kansas Triathlon5i50 Kansas Triathlon July 20 WIN for KC Women's TriathlonWIN for KC Women's Triathlon July 26 Matt Mason "Cowboy-Up!" TriathlonMatt Mason "Cowboy-Up!" Triathlon August 03 Dog Daze DuathlonDog Daze Duathlon August 10 Midwest Meltdown TriathlonMidwest Meltdown Triathlon August 10 Jackson County TriathlonJackson County Triathlon August 17 Hy-Vee Fit Kids TriathlonHy-Vee Fit Kids Triathlon August 23 Hy-Vee TriathlonHy-Vee Triathlon August 31 SSG Katzenberger SWAT TriathlonSSG Katzenberger SWAT Triathlon September 07 Olathe Medical Center Women's TriathlonOlathe Medical Center Women's Triathlon September 13 Silverback TriathlonSilverback Triathlon September 14 Redman TriathlonRedman Triathlon September 20 2014 Schedule

4. Podium Finishes! CGSC Mike Garven Dervan Taaf-McMenamy Erin Reardon Jen Stockard Anita González Jeff Jensen Josh Mendoza Matt Ernst Galen Crutchfield Chez Shafer KC TRIATHLON Amber Schmidtke Rob Kurtts Chez Shafer Special thanks to all the volunteers! Jackie KennedyMary MorganLisa Harms Janice NewtonBill SmithJuan Gonzalez Tiffany BurrisDamian T-McMBecky Blanken Genelle LeeJohn Schmidtke

5. Practice Ride / Practice Swim Comments

6. Gratitude: “…In the heat of competition it’s easy to get stuck on what is NOT going well, which causes you to lose sight of how lucky you are to be able to race. In the big picture of life, your finish time or place will have little bearing on the sun rising or the seasons changing. When it gets tough, remind yourself that you are the one who put yourself in the race. No one forced it upon you. Find that place within yourself that is grateful to be alive and fit enough to even consider undertaking a triathlon. For every one of you, there are millions who dare not dream such a grand adventure for their lives.” - Mark Allen

7. It’s Decal Night! What was your biggest “take-away” from your first triathlon?

8. My Ironman by the numbers (Jason Alvis - IRONMAN Australia, 3 May): 1. # of marathons I have run in my life. 2. # of times I threw up on the swim (within about 2 seconds of each other), approximately 700 meters from the finish. 3. # of times I had to stop and fix my dropped chain (That came off each time going from the small to the big ring. Weird.) 4. # of York peppermint patties I ate, one per lap of the marathon. Never thought of them as a pick me up, but they worked! 5. # of porta-potty stops. (4 and the tree-line once. I won't break down sitting and standing by the numbers...) 6. # of times my wife (also racing) and I saw each other on the course. 7. 77.7 kg -- my weight before the race. 8. # of applications of Bio-freeze to my calves, knees and quads. (1 app per leg at T1 and 3 special needs stops during the run.) 9. # of water bottle exchanges (at least) during the ride. I took on water at most stations and grabbed a coke bottle, took a swig and discarded before the end of the aid station. 10. The rating I would give the experience on a 1-10 scale...I did much better than I predicted. I completed a marathon in under 4 hours. I trained and raced with my wife / best friend (Jewel). My mother-in-law took one of the hardest jobs by watching three kids and taking pictures and tracking two racers -- and completely got into the spirit of the race.

9. Go to the website and download the ATHLETE’s GUIDE. http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/americas/ironman-70.3/kansas.aspx#axzz2xZA77MhY Ensure you read thru the rules and penalties.

10. Race area IRONMAN KANSAS 70.3

11. X A TA B C X marks the spot! (Race Central, Expo, Finish) Now a single TA (CHANGE) The TA closes at 0615 Saturday Parking #3

13. A B CD E F G H I J K L (Caution Sharp L turn) M TA CP distances A-3 B-6.5 C-8 D-10 E-13 F-14.7 G-18.3 H-19.8 I-24.3 J-39 K-41.5 L-42.5 M-44.6

16. 123 HELMET BIKE FRAME DRY CLOTHES SPECIAL NEEDS BIKE BIKE TO RUN SWIM TO BIKE 123 SPECIAL NEEDS RUN Race Packet Bib # (x2) Bracelet Transition bag Timing chip Stickers EXAMPLE Sticker Sheet AKA “T1” AKA “T2”

17. T1 photo Gatorade bag Bike racked by seat Rack # Helmet sticker Racked by the seat Bike frame sticker Bracelet

18. 123 Must be visible from the left side

19. Saturday 1.Parking (will be a challenge, expect a good walk) 2.If you ride your bike, YOU MUST HAVE YOUR HELMET ON! 3.Bib # / Stickers (Helmet, bike frame, transition bag) 4.Bracelet (must have to enter transition areas and for the race) 5.Timing Chip (MUST HAVE! This is a Show stopper!) 6.Turn in your bike (DO NOT pump up your tires, bike frame sticker, cover seat) 7.Racking protocol (“Look” at your number – you are standing in your space! 8. Attend the race brief. Wear suntan lotion, and bring water! Sunday 1.Arrive early, otherwise you have a really long walk! 2.Flashlight / headlamp (it may be dark) 3.Body marking (Be careful with sunscreen!) 4.Pump up your tires. Give them a “spin-check.” We will have a pump. 5.Out of the TA by 0615 (timing mats go hot at START!) 6.Dry clothes / pump handoff 7.The Club Pop Up Tent will be near Race Central (Finish Line area)

20. Some caps colors repeat! If there is a wetsuit wave, it will go last! 7:34 ****** ******

21. Ironman motivation (5:38): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EokseUskyDI&feature=related Armed Forces Challenge Coin

22. Open Water Swim Practice at SMP Tues and Thurs 1800-1930. Bring Your Bling Night so we can say farewell to those leaving. Store is open! Door Prizes!