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11/7/2009:  Congratulations to Bob Valley on a gutting it out to the end of Ironman Florida. He was on PR pace until 8 miles left & then nutrition issues dropped the bottom out--but he's raring to get back into things and more determined than ever!  He PR'd the swim, bike and was on pace to PR the run up to 18 miles into the marathon. Tough guy Bob proved he's made of IRON.

Also congratualations to Laurie Frittes on her 8th place AG finish, and a new PR in Ironman Florida as well. Coach KK had the pleasure of working with her this season, as she now looks forward to competing and nailing down an even higher placing at Ironman CDA in 2010. Way to be tough Laurie!

10/26/2009: Gemini Multisport welcomes Boulder's Massage Specialists to our family of sponsors. They have won "Best of Boulder" from 2005-2008. They provide a multitude of recovery/therapeutic services for people of all walks of life. Welcome!

10/10/2009: Coach KK finished his 7th (in 8 attempts) IRONMAN HAWAII WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS in 10:20. Read the RACE REPORT.

10/1/2009:  Gemini Multisport would like to welcome Breeze Brown as our official nutritionist. She has a wealth of experience working with triathletes and is the creator of the newly released "Breeze Bar". Welcome Breeze!

9/12/2009: Harvest Moon Half Ironman hosted some local pros and top age grouper today, one of them was our own Max Lawler. With the 10th fastest swim, 11th bike, and 9th fastest run, he placed 2nd in his AG 30-34 as well as 6th overall just behind former Ironman Cananda runner-up Gordon Byrn. Atop the race list was 2008 US National Ironman overall age group champ Jeff Keil, so the competition was fierce and Max was only 10 min. out from winning this race during a very, very heavy volume month and no taper. There were about 340 racers entered.

At the Sombrero Ranch Trail 4.5 mile Run in Estes Park, John Moore competed in 45:17 for a OA place of 62/425, 13th of 40 in the 40-49 AG, and 56th of 213 men). Coach Kevin (me), ended up 2nd overall and 1st in his age group. There were approximately 425 racers entered.

8/10/2009: What a season this has been for Max Lawler--this past weekend he finished the FINAL 5430 series race...the 5430 Half Ironman, in 4th place in the 30-34 AG, and 17th overall (yes, INCLUDING pros). He knocked a whopping 15 minutes off of his personal best as continues to mix it up with some of the top age groupers in the USA living right here on the front range in Colorado. There was marked improvement across all 3 legs for Max, which is exactly what we have been shooting for this season--I love it when a plan comes together!

7/12/2009: Max Lawler once again (coming off a month of racing each weekend), finished in 20th overall/5th in 30-34 at the Boulder Peak Triathlon, beating out All-Americans and past World Championship (Team USA) members. Despite a ton of racing, and little to no specific speedwork for short course, Max was able to improve his bike split over years past & is now showing he is not only an all-arounder in s/b/r but at both short and long course racing. Way to go!

7/5/2009: Max Lawler finished 16th overall/6th in 30-34 AG at the 5430 sprint only a week after a half marathon! Coach KK earned All-American honors in 2008 from USAT. Coach KK finished 1st overall (course record) for the Alpena 4th of July 5K running race in a time of 16:04 (which he verified the distance again by racing with his Garmin GPS)--only 2 weeks after finishing 36th overall/3rd in the 40-44 at Ironman CDA.

6/10/2009: NEW FOR 2010 ! ! IRONMAN BOULDER 70.3 ! 5430 Sports has been sold to WTC. Former owner Barry & Jodee Siff will help with the transition year for WTC. The integrity/quality of this race has been promised by WTC, the new race date has not been offically scheduled and entries are not open at this time. Stay tuned for information as it becomes available (get planning 2010 race season if you haven't yet!)

6/10/2009: Mooseman Half Iron this past weekend-another stellar performance improvement by a relative newcomer to the sport I've been guiding...Bob set a personal best by 45 MINUTES ! !  This half iron race had a unusually difficult cycling leg, yet he still chopped off huge amounts of time. Bob's determination and thirst is exactly what every coach wants to work with and his consistency is a prelude of good things to come. Congratulations Bob!

6/7/2009: STEAMBOAT HALF MARATHON--Gemini athlete Max FLEW today with his fleet footed tri legs to take a 2nd OVERALL to non-other than world class age grouper (who frankly, could easily compete as a pro...) Tim Hola. Max pulled to within about a minute of Tim to finish in 1:19. It's been great to see the continuous development and improvement he has had the past few years. In other news, on my way home today I spotted Craig Alexander waiting for a light in North Boulder while he was out for a run, but getting poured on with heavy rain. He sure looked fit! He's Coach KK's bet to win Kona again this year (unless someone else suddenly pops up with a stellar season closing in on the Kona Countdown.

6/6/2009: A couple athletes I coach had some very good races recently--Laurie, a newcomer with some really well balanced skills and abilities, qualified for Ironman Florida this November. No easy task to qualify for anything in this sport! Another athlete Max, recovered from a first-season race (duathlon) crash after he hit a pot hole, to knock out some big mileage on the bike days before the Bolder Boulder 10K to place high in his AG and beat Hawaii World Ironman Pro Chrissy Wellington. Bob, one of my long distance triathletes, smoked a 100 mile ride in record time at a East Coast Century event, showing he too is ready to take it to the next level. I wish everyone I work with some great races in 2010!  We're off to a GREAT start this season with some very impressive results so far.

4/10/2009: Congratulations AGAIN to Gemini's athlete Bob Valley, he has just set a new 10 km PR record in his first Olympic distance race of the year. This wasn't just a triathlon 10 km PR, it was his fastest for ANY 10 km! Way to go Bob!

3/24/2009: There is a new product review on Recover-Ease Capsules, check it out HERE.  Additionally, we welcome athlete Laurie to our ranks of high caliber athletes at Gemini Multisport, ready to take on the world in 2009!

3/14/2009: Congratulations to Gemini Multisport athlete Bob...he just finished the Winter Park 10 K race in Florida, placing in the top 8.875 % in his age group, and top 14 % overall.  His 135th place overall out of 1911 was a good start to 2009--better yet, he was 16th out of 142 in his age group. Way to show improvement early in the spring--well before prime race season hits!  Bob is seeking his second Ironman race this fall, he is sure to surpass last year at this rate. Keep up the good work~

3/11/2009: There is a new "KK's Post" to read about Ironman training and common misconceptions many athletes have while figuring out the puzzle we all face--performing on race day. Check it out, and learn some common sense pointers in becoming a stronger Ironman athlete.

3/4/2009: The website will be undergoing some changes with either additions or deletions of tabs & pages. Right now, there is an addition you may want to check out:  www.kevinkonczak.blogspot.com  From there you can check out some storyline writings which are a little more relaxed in terms of being all from a coaching view point. The blog will tend to be more about entertainment than anything. Here's a shoutout to new Gemini athlete Bill...welcome aboard mate!

2/13/2009: Did you ever wonder what some common practices in the pool by our sport's elite are? How about their workout regimes--and what are they REALLY doing in the pool besides non-stop flip turns of freestyle. Coach KK takes a look at some of Boulder's finest athletes in action and compares them side by side with the pedestrian swimmer of the pool.  Click on KK's Post tab for more...

2/8/2009:  Congratulations to Bob Valley, placing 1st in his Age Group in the Annual Orlando Extreme 5km. A quick quote from Bob... "Yes, it doesn't feel good to start getting back into shape.  I pushed it hard on the run today...I've got my first piece of hardware!" He was 4th out of 40 overall. Way to go Bob!

2/3/2009: New race reports from Coach KK: Oatmeal Run, Chilly Cheeks Duathlon #2. A fun spin on some fun races.

1/28/2009: The 2009 race season is just around the corner, the economy is hosed, you may be chubby, and what are you going to do now? Just give triathlon a tri, learn how to get fast, safely from Gemini Multisport. We offer a variety of custom coaching plans, swim & run analysis, private lessons, access to nutritionists, bike fits, one on one workouts with the coach, outstanding sponsorships/team discounts. Just a few reasons to choose Coach KK as your expert guide in triathlon...although not all listed--if you have something you would like to see offered to enhance your triathlon game, drop us an email line and we may already have that service available!

1/4/2009: The quarterly newsletters seem to have morphed into "Latest News" this past year, so I will eliminate that from the site. There will be some site changes and announcements in the next few weeks, features, and ramping up for the '09 season--more on that in a couple weeks. If you are thinking of using a coach this season, give us a try--we're ramping up for bigger & better things.

12/01/2008: Season wrap up...see the Race Reports tab for John Moore's 2008 IM AZ November race report. KK's Post also discusses what it takes to PR an Ironman, and what to expect coming into a new season, as well as points on how you should be prepared for the "unknowns" faced each season. Pictures to follow this week on Race Reports and KK's Post--so check back soon.

11/27/2008:  Congratulations to both John Moore & Max Lawler who streaked to PERSONAL BESTS at Ironman Arizona. Race reports, details & photos are coming soon.  John PR'd by nearly an hour, and Max dipped under 10 hours for the first time and on his way...had a best swim, bike and overall time. John clobbered just about every aspect of an Ironman from nutrition to each split.

11/19/2008: There is a new posting from KK on how the first week back to training went on the KK's Post Tab, as well as an appearance by Mr. Play Dough himself.  Additionally, we wish John Moore & Maxwell Lawler at Ironman Arizona this weekend.  It is sure to be a memorable experience out in the desert...an Ironman always is just that...memorable.

11/14/2008: If you have done an Ironman, or would like to in the future, have you had many, many questions you wanted answered but didn't find out until it was too late? Visit our PRO TIPS page to view some common questions (and some not so common) questions of a newby Ironman who recently finished his first Ironman. This informative list can save you a lot of worries, so read on in 50+ Beginner Ironman Questions.

11/8/2008: Bob Valley's debut Ironman race report. Read how a newby dealt with the details of his day and came out a winner by clicking HERE.

11/5/2008:  From North America Sports (orginizers of North American Ironman Events) regarding entry in an NA Sports races including Ironman races: 
New Onsite Registration Procedures for NA Sports Races

Due to the tremendous growth of onsite registration, North America Sports will be implementing new onsite registration procedures. These new procedures will launch at Ford Ironman Florida and will be as follows:

• Each athlete will fill out a form that will include their first & last name, birthdate, email address and phone number. This form will also include instructions on how the registration process will work. You will need to bring your photo ID and a credit card for payment, no checks or cash will be accepted.
• Laptop computers will be used by our volunteers to take the prospective athlete’s contact and credit card information on-site. The volunteer will enter in the prospective athlete’s information directly into Active. They will then get the athlete’s credit card information and charge them the race entry fee.
• The prospective athlete will receive a copy of the form they filled out as a receipt, which will outline when and how to complete the registration process. They will also receive a reminder via email.
• After receiving the confirmation email the athlete will have a spot reserved for them in the event. However, the participant will still need to go back to Active.com during a specified timeframe to complete their online registration. Any athlete that does not follow this procedure will not be considered registered for the event.
• The athlete will follow the same on-line procedure as before. They will access the Ford Ironman Florida event via a specific registration link, select their name from the athlete drop down bar and enter in their unique password. However, the online entry will not have a payment associated with it as they have already paid the entry fee.
• The athlete will receive a set amount of time (1-2 weeks) to let them complete the registration.
This system will ensure fairness to all athletes wishing to sign up for NA Sports races. Under the previous system a number of certificates distributed at on-site registration were not redeemed and this created a situation requiring NA Sports to reopen on-line entries. People who attempted to enter on-line immediately after it opened and were closed out may not be aware of the additional spots available at a later date. This should no longer be the case going forward.

This new procedure allows the prospective athlete’s information to be put directly into the Active.com database so that it is accurate and has no chance of getting misplaced. It may take a little longer in the beginning so we ask that you be patient with our volunteers and staff.

11/1/2008:  Congratulations to Bob Valley who just finished his first Ironman about an hour and a half ago as of this update.  His time of 12:35:20 put him in 1281/2268 OA, and 246/378 in the 40-44. Swim time: 1:22:03, and 6:13:01 for the bike, followed by 4:42 run--tag on a 11:32 T1 & a T2 time of 6:10...it was an excellent day in Florida for Mr. Bob.  He tells me he has already signed up for 2009!  Great job Bob, you've exceeded your expectations once again!

10/30/2008:  There is a new insightful KK's Post online today, read on & check back almost weekly for new posts!  We want to wish fellow Gemini Multisport athlete Bob Valley in his quest to finish his first Ironman.  A quick story about Bob, who when I met him 3 years ago, never had run outside in his life.  He started jogging on a treadmill on business trips, then got the triathlon bug by watching some races and thinking of one of the most challenging things he could think up...Ironman.  We worked a year on endurance and getting a few races under his belt, but in the off season slipped a disc in his neck washing his car (could happen to anybody).  He spent the next year rehabbing it, and came back this year to finally complete the task.  This has been 3 years in the making, and in talking with Bob today, he had a few travel issues but has regained focus. He feels ready as he can and the big mission now is to get from point A to B by the 17 hour mark. I think he will go well under that. Should be an exciting race to watch--most certainly on an EXCELLENT course (I've done it 2x myself) and know the conditions are usually ideal in Florida.

10/22/2008:  New running gear reviews on the Gear Reviews tab. Spotlight on adidas Supernova long tight and the Puma Tenos IV running shoe.

10/15/2008: Gemini Multisport is now open to new clients for the 2009 season.  Choose one of the two coaching plans (Standard or Deluxe), and receive a free customized gift for your daily training!  Offer lasts until 12/31/2008. 

10/9/2008:  New posting on "KKs Post"--check out what Boulder has to offer for mental get-aways in historic Chautauqua Park.  This is the best time to explore this community treasure.  Take the family, friends, whatever way to want to do it--just get there before the snow flies.  KK takes you through a picutre gallery to show what it is you are all missing.

9/23/2008:  Congratulations to John Moore, who finished the Crossroads Half Marathon in Loveland  in 55th place overall in 1:37:21  (7:26 per mile), JOHN MOORE was 44th male/140 total   15th/29 in the M45-49 Age Group.  He improved his time over last year by 2 minutes, despite this being a "C" race and coming off a late night partying with Ginger Ale and friends--last year this was an "A" race for him and he wasn't nearly as fast as an unrested, untapered 2008 race.  That is the kind of improvement we like to see so way to go John!

9/14/2008: Max Lawler finished the Harvest Moon Half Ironman in 9th place overall, and 1st in the 30-34 age group.  The race had some of the toughest racers in the area, including some fast pros.  His time of 4:34 on a tough course was a feather in his cap, as he was not tapered and was in the middle of a heavy training cycle (using this race as a training race).  Max continues his build up and consistency this season, with a dedicated work ethic and laser-like focus.  Coach KK commends him on his march towards someday joining the world class age group level of competition at the Big Dance in Kona.  We wish him luck and continued improvement he has shown over the last 3 years.

9/3/2008:  After some travel and a few exceptionally busy weeks, KK's Post is finally updated.  A trip to Ironman Canada as an IronMate was well worthy of a posting.  It was an exciting race and lots of early changes on the run.  It was pretty good early conditions in town, but the later bikers sure had a handful of wind to make it a tough day out there.  Photos included!  Click on KK'S Post tab for more.

8/15/2008: A great new simple to follow article describing the gist of core & power training is now online under Pro Tips.

8/13/2008: Triathlon lifestyles update on KK's Post --featured athlete:  Stefan Ekstrom of Sweden.

8/13/2008:  5430 Half Ironman saw some of the best athletes in the multisport world both stateside and abroad.  Max Lawler finished with an astounding 12 minute PR for the distance, making him the top finisher for Gemini athletes (he's a Gemini himself).  Dr. "Cool" Webb had another good day and was all smiles at the finish.  One of our Colorado Springs athletes Kyle Webb had a rough day but finished strong on a day that saw many top athletes implode (Coach KK included!)  John Moore stayed consistent throughout the day, coming back from a DNF flat at the Boulder Peak to finish out the day while under heavy training for Ironman Arizona this fall.  Stay tuned for more news, photos, and updates on the 2009 season, as well as enhanced coaching services and products at Gemini Multisport.

8/13/2008:  Stefan E. finished Ironman Kalmar in Sweden and despite a busy work schedule this year and lots of travel, was able to finish in 10:34.

8/13/2008: Just in!  John Moore's race report, check out the Race Report tab!

8/6/2008: I just returned from San Francisco and decided that after such a fun trip, I should be documenting some of the more adventurous outings in a posting of sorts, so when the memory doesn't recall, I can at least read about what I did.  That said, there is a new tab called KK's post, where you will be able to read all about some of my adventures. Of course, pictures will be included. 

7/26/2008: Congratulations to Max Lawler who finished 16th overall out of 1300, and 5th in the 30-34 (he just aged up from 25-29 last month--so happy belated birthday!) at the Boulder Peak Triathlon.  Also finishing well near the top were old man Coach KK in 23rd overall and 5th in the 35-39 AG, and Kyle Webb in 52nd overall and 14th in the 30-34 AG (all three men finished in the top 3%...an outstanding result for Gemini Multisport.)  For the women, Rebecca Webb in the 30-34 AG finished 562 overall and 41st AG.  She was the 135th woman across the line which puts her in the top 20% of females at one of the most competitive races in the country.  Way to go team!

7/25/2008:  Check out the 2008 Boulder Peak Race Report by the coach, and then jump over to the new Gear Review tab for reviews on the most popular triathlon products out there.  These independent reviews are 100% to the point with no punches pulled--before you shop check here first!

7/12/2008:  Congratulations on a podium finish goes out to Max Lawler of Boulder, Co.  In his first EVER duathlon, he finished 6th overall out of 242 in the Cabbage Head duathlon, winning his age group.  He was the 2nd non-elite athlete overall.  Max continues to improve in all three sports, and this showed his running and biking are becominig competitive with even the elites, way to go Max!

7/11/2008:  Gemini athlete John Moore of Boulder finished the July 10th Stroke & Stride in 57th place overall out of 235 athletes--slightly higher finish than his last race despite being amongst a deeper field.  His age group finish was 4th in the 45-49, keep it rolling John!

6/22/2008:  John "The Shark" Moore finished 59th overall out of 160 in the Bolder Stroke & Stride on 6/19.  John's new Blue Seventy Helix Full Suit had him coming out much fresher for the run and he tore it up for a strong 7th place in his age group. 

6/16/2008:  5430 Sprint Triathlon yielded some solid finishes for Gemini Multisport athletes>  Max Lawler in his first ever sprint race just aged up into the highly competitive 30-34 age group, finishing 4th placed--ahead of some highly seasoned sprint specialists.  Kyle Webb, also in the 30-34 age group, had some mechanical issues and still managed a 19th out of 96.  Kyle's wife Rebecca aka "Dr. Cool" racing in the 30-34 had a MONSTER day, and finished 18th out of 92 places using a greatly improved swim and bike to take it up another notch.  John Moore (who has filed a race report) came in for a 20th of 66 in the 45-49.  Coach KK finished 13th overall and 6th in the 35-39.

6/15/2008: Congratulations to one of our foreign athletes, Stefan Ekstrom of Sweden, who along with one other team mate, finished 872nd out of 18,000 (yep, 18 THOUSAND) riders in the Vatternrundan Team Bike race in 9hrs 23 minutes for 300km throughout the night.  Along the way they won an inner company competition as well among 27 other racers.

6/7/2008:  Congratulations to Max Lawler of Boulder for his 5th overall finish at the Boulder Stroke & Stride!  He is just coming off a 99th place overall at Ironman Arizona in April, so he has been doing little to no speedwork since recovering, and had a heckuva go against some good short course athletes.  Keep it going! 

6/5/2008:  We welcome our newest sponsor Beaker Concepts, maker of great hydration systems used by World Champions. A link on our sponsor page is coming soon.  www.beakerconcepts.com

5/31/2008:  Congratulations to Stefan Ekstrom of Sweden, finishing the Stockholm Marathon in 3:10:47 for a place of 427th overall out of 18,000 starters.  Stefan improved 33 minutes over last year's time.  Another successful example of Gemini Multisport's custom training programs for athletes around the world!

5/30/2008:  Gear Reviews are coming soon!  We will sample gear of the industry with no holds barred.  The REAL skinny on triathlon equipment, without favoritism, in any way, shape or form.  Read here before you buy, save yourself from a headache later by being stuck with junk that doesn't work.  The good, the bad, the "barely making the grade" equipment will undergo serious testing and scrutiny so you're left with only the best, so you can compete with the best.  In fact, many of the items performed so well in our testing so far, we decided to partner up several of the companies, and they are now sponsors of Gemini Multisport.  Stay tuned to the GEAR REVIEW page for product review info.

5/9/2008:  We welcome to our sponsor family Skirt Sports!  They specialize in cool clothes for cool chicks!  Check out their vast array of stylin' clothes at Skirt Sports!

4/27/2008:  Congratulations to Gemini athlete Kyle Webb, who finished 17th overall of 136 athletes at the Imperial Challenge.  He also placed 4th out of 64 athletes in the 30-39 age group.  Kyle continues to improve yearly, and has the right tools to place high consistently in his age group.

4/19/2008:  Ironman Arizona April 2008 race report is now online, go to "Race Reports" tab for the full scoop.  This year's IM AZ had an 18% drop rate--the third highest in Ironman history, the weatherman was really off on the wind prediction, and the heat only made it tougher.  Both Gemini athletes present, completed the course--one just missing qualifying by 4 people in one of the toughest age groups. 

4/7/2008:  Gemini Multisport is now offering custom Bolder-Boulder training programs for the beginner, intermediate, and advanced (A-wave) runners.  For details, drop us an email located on the contact page.  What better way to tackle this world famous 10K race than to consult with someone who actually lived on the course itself!

4/3/2008: The Spring Newsletter has arrived; to view it click on Spring '08 Newsletter.

3/23/2008:  Gemini Multisport training and racing accessories are here!  Go to the STORE tab and stock up for your season.

3/16/2008: Check out the latest information on how can keep from doing too much or too little during Race Week and pull off your dream race!  This takes an athletes through the hows/what/when leading up to the big "A" race of the year. 

3/3/2008:  Avelo bikes from Europe--a new sleek all carbon aero bike. Stiff, light, and so fast you won't know it went by.  For more information, contact us and we'll get you in touch with our European friends. 

2/11/2008:  Check out the Balance in Triathlon article under the Pro Tips tab/Pro Tips Archive!

1/27/2008: If you  are interested in video running gate analysis and would like help on how to improve your running economy, we have individual one on one sessions to make you a faster runner.  This is only at request, and time slots are limited.  Email us today to set up your appointment with Gemini Multisport.

1/10/2008: Enjoy the benefits of sponsored products such as BCSM testing, Salt Stick products, INFINIT, Blue Seventy and Rudy Project.  Purchase either the Standard or Deluxe coaching plans today, and instantly earn all the benefits of a personalized/custom plan to help you get on your way to your athletic potential.  We have only a few spots available to 2008, so contact Coach KK today!

1/3/2008: Boulder's 5430 series is OPEN for entry.  This includes a sprint, Oly & half iron distance.  To enter visit 5430tri.com
Should you have questions on the course, need a training plan for any of these races, with intimate local knowledge of the course, please contact us via email and we would be happy to help you with whatever it is you need help with to get ready for this wonderful race series. 

12/30/2007:  Boulder Center of Sports Medicine will be offering physiology testing, nutritional help, and conducting bike fits for all Gemini Multisport athletes at a special rate only available to those on our roster.  This world class facility has performed fits and testing on world class pros over the years, and has worked with Tour de France competitors, national champions, and legends in every corner of endurance sports.  This is just one of the many benefits coming to our athletes (more to come!) BCSM is on the cutting edge of endurance diagnostic testing, and we are proud to be working with them in 2008!

12/21/2007:  Gemini Multisport Ironman Race Drink formula is now available!  This custom designed formula is 100% Infinit Nutrition product, now ready to purchase in Fruit Punch, Lemon Lime and Orange flavors.  The main difference between what is out there, and our formula is that this has a difference combination of carbs, protein, sweetness, and caffeine.Contact Coach KK for more on how to purchase this formula today!

12/7/2007:  Happy Holiday from Gemini Multisport!  Click on Holiday Newsletter to view the recently posted latest.  In it Nutritional Periodization and why you should be doing it is discussed, shopping tips to reduce stress, and a posting of where to find Gemini Multisport athletes at the races in 2008. 

11/28/2007:  Ironman Arizona will take place twice in 2008.  One in April and one in November, with it permanently staying in November.  Sign up is available as of 11/26/2007 so sign up early and check out the details at www.ironmanarizona.com

11/14/2007:  It snowed last night in Boulder, awakening to snow-covered porches and rooftops--spurred on this note of advice:  Get all your winter riding & running gear located & keep it in a centrally located area.  The daylight hours are short, and to keep from wasting time you could be out training, have everything ready to go at a moments notice.  A helpful hint, if you don't have riding booties, layer duct tape over the toes of your cycling shoes to keep the wind chill off, or put an old pair of wool socks over shoes and cut out around the cleat area so you can clip in/out.  The first parts to get cold in the winter riding days are hands and feet. 

11/6/2007:  At the Heart Center of the Rockies Half-Marathon Team Gemini athlete Max Lawler PR'd his half marathon time in 1:23:58.4 on what was deemed a LONG 13.1 miles (about 13.4 miles) when a volunteer took cones away after the Kid's Run finished, sending everyone after the top 6 places on an extended route.  Max was 1st in his age group, and 7th overall.  Coach KK was 4th overall in a time of 1:13:36.2, and 1st in the 30-39 age group.  The course was shortened for the first 6 athletes due to the lead biker going off course, making the run approximately 12.6 miles.  The lead six athlete places were so spaced out from eachother, it did not change the overall standings.

10/26/2007:  Blue Seventy, makers of the world's fastest legal and non-wetsuit legal race wear becomes a Gemini Multisport official team sponsor!

10/25/2007:  Northern Exposure Media becomes GMS (Gemini Multisport) official memorabilia sponsor!

10/23/2007:  Salt Stick becomes the choice official salt dispenser (and most aero on the market) and capsule of Gemini Multisport!