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• New Date for Swimmer of the Year Party**
• **Hour Swim Relays this Saturday**
• **10K Open Water Swim in June**
• **Parka Available**
• **Karen Brems Wins Cyclocross Worlds**

New Date for Swimmer of the Year Party**

There has been a change to the date and time of the Swimmer of the Year party. It will be held Sunday, Feb 12, from 12-4pm in the Sequoia room at the Arrillaga Rec Center at Burgess. We look forward to having everyone there!New Date for Swimmer of the Year Party** There has been a change to the date and time of the Swimmer of the Year party. It will be held Sunday, Feb 12, from 12-4pm in the Sequoia room at the Arrillaga Rec Center at Burgess. We look forward to having everyone there!

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**Hour Swim Relays this Saturday**

It's almost here! Six of eight lanes are filled both at 6:30 and at 7:45. Six women's teams, three men's teams and three mixed teams are ready to swim through each hour. If you are interested in participating, but haven't yet signed up, here are some options:   

1. If you're a guy over 60 and can swim at 7:45 am, there's a relay waiting for you! John Goldman, John Collin and Bob Hubbell invite you to be their fourth. Email them or tasha@menlomasters.com  

2. Gather a team of four and use the link below to claim your lane - complete teams of four only, please! Two lanes are currently available at 6:30 and at 7:45  

3. Show up Saturday morning at 6:15 or at 7:30 and see if there's a need for a substitute. If not, you can help time and count for one of the teams  

To see who's swimming and when, here's a link to the list of relays: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AtUOxuTLNrE0dEZ0RWlEQ2ozWjNicUhUNERHX1UzM2c&authkey=CKHMrPgL Looking forward to seeing you at our inaugural Hour Swim relay event! 

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**10K Open Water Swim in June**

Marianne Brems is planning to swim an open water 10K June 9 at Lake Del Valle, and about a dozen teammates so far have also expressed interest in doing either the 5K or the 10K offered that day. The group is beginning to organize to share training plans, tips and coordinate schedules. If you're interested in trying out the long distance swim, and want to join the group, email Marianne or Tasha.

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**Parka Available**

There is a Menlo Masters parka available for sale. It is a size "small" (see size guidelines at http://www.truwest.com/parkas/), can be embroidered with your name, will be toasty warm on deck and will run you $200+tax. Email JoJo at jduffe@menloswim.com if you're interested. 

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**Karen Brems Wins Cyclocross Worlds**

Marianne Brems shared the news that her modest, quiet sister Karen (swims in lane 2 at 7 am) recently won the 2012 UCI Masters Cyclocross World Championships for her age group. Congratulations, Karen! We're sure it's the cross-training in the pool that's the secret to your success! More on Karen's accomplishment: http://www.cxmagazine.com/2012-uci-masters-cyclocross-world-championships-women-50-54

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