I worked as the headquarters coordinator for the Grand Old Day on the Go 8K/8K inline skate/5K/Youth Run this weekend! It was fun. As much as a few athletes wore me down, I'm recovered and ready for more.
Check out some event company links on the sidebar. A few of them I've worked with, and some I'm just using for research on areas, dates, and event themes.
Viva la Brown Dog Endeavors!
6.02.2008
4.18.2008
That's so gay...
... that I'm missing out on the fabulous Palm Springs White Party this weekend! It's only "the largest and best known gay circuit party in America," according the Desert Sun.
So many pretty boys and none to touch.
(photo by the Desert Sun)
Still haven't been in an earthquake...
Earthquake in the midwest?
Was I the only one that was taught from fourth grade on that California was going to have such a bad earthquake that it would dislodge from the rest of the United States and disappear into the ocean?
The whole time that I lived in California, I could see the San Andreas fault. It just sat there, it minded its own business and I was never in an earthquake. Maybe tiny little ones that no one felt, but I was even warned by my Californian roommate to be careful what I hung on my walls and where, because something would fall off my wall and stab me in the night.
Earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, blizzards, lightening, and hail are just some of the natural events that take place in the United States. And yet, when it comes to California, do you know how many times I was warned not to move there because of the earthquakes? Apparently I was going to get shaken to death.
Well, in that case, don't move to Florida, Georgia or Louisiana either because you'll drown in a hurricane. Don't move to the midwest, you'll get snowed in, or hit by branches in a summer storm, or even worse, bitten to death by Lyme disease mosquitos. Don't move to the big city, you'll get shot to death. And don't even set foot in San Francisco, Manhattan, Boston or Seattle - the cost of living is so high that you won't survive living in a small, expensive apartment.
Never mind the potential opportunities or the excitement of these locations.
Risks are everywhere - Hurricane Katrina, the World Trade Center, the 35W bridge collapse, California fires - whether created by Mother Nature or arsonists or just bad timing.
I was told when moving to So Cal about how expensive everything was. Sure, it was a higher standard of living. You know what else I found? A high quality of living. I took as many days as I could to see mountain towns like Idyllwild and Big Bear, Anza-Borrego desert, the Salton Sea, from Long Beach to Huntington Beach to Pacific Beach, the PS Tram, Hollywood, Rodeo Drive, Disneyland, etc. It was phenomonal to meet new people, explore other cultures and really enjoy the California beauty.
Sure the possibility of an earthquake or a wildfire loomed, but it was no different than being in Minnesota during some really awful storms causing trees to crush homes and cars, the Halloween blizzard, or seeing a tornado whiz by.
In conclusion, don't let the possibility of a natural disaster or otherwise get in the way of where you want to live your life. If you are truly a city dweller, why live in the country because you're scared of being shot? Don't let fear get in the way of what you truly want to do and be.
I have news for you - you're going die. I know, I know. Take a second to let that set in. If something is going to happen to cause that, it's going to happen anywhere and probably when you least expect it.
Was I the only one that was taught from fourth grade on that California was going to have such a bad earthquake that it would dislodge from the rest of the United States and disappear into the ocean?
The whole time that I lived in California, I could see the San Andreas fault. It just sat there, it minded its own business and I was never in an earthquake. Maybe tiny little ones that no one felt, but I was even warned by my Californian roommate to be careful what I hung on my walls and where, because something would fall off my wall and stab me in the night.
Earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, blizzards, lightening, and hail are just some of the natural events that take place in the United States. And yet, when it comes to California, do you know how many times I was warned not to move there because of the earthquakes? Apparently I was going to get shaken to death.
Well, in that case, don't move to Florida, Georgia or Louisiana either because you'll drown in a hurricane. Don't move to the midwest, you'll get snowed in, or hit by branches in a summer storm, or even worse, bitten to death by Lyme disease mosquitos. Don't move to the big city, you'll get shot to death. And don't even set foot in San Francisco, Manhattan, Boston or Seattle - the cost of living is so high that you won't survive living in a small, expensive apartment.
Never mind the potential opportunities or the excitement of these locations.
Risks are everywhere - Hurricane Katrina, the World Trade Center, the 35W bridge collapse, California fires - whether created by Mother Nature or arsonists or just bad timing.
I was told when moving to So Cal about how expensive everything was. Sure, it was a higher standard of living. You know what else I found? A high quality of living. I took as many days as I could to see mountain towns like Idyllwild and Big Bear, Anza-Borrego desert, the Salton Sea, from Long Beach to Huntington Beach to Pacific Beach, the PS Tram, Hollywood, Rodeo Drive, Disneyland, etc. It was phenomonal to meet new people, explore other cultures and really enjoy the California beauty.
Sure the possibility of an earthquake or a wildfire loomed, but it was no different than being in Minnesota during some really awful storms causing trees to crush homes and cars, the Halloween blizzard, or seeing a tornado whiz by.
In conclusion, don't let the possibility of a natural disaster or otherwise get in the way of where you want to live your life. If you are truly a city dweller, why live in the country because you're scared of being shot? Don't let fear get in the way of what you truly want to do and be.
I have news for you - you're going die. I know, I know. Take a second to let that set in. If something is going to happen to cause that, it's going to happen anywhere and probably when you least expect it.
12.05.2007
Yeti style
That's right. Katie does the city of Palm Springs - Yeti style! Here's the PS Power/Chill baseball float at the Festival of Lights parade. And that is our new mascot who does not yet have a name - for now, I'll call her Katie. Haha.
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That's been the highlight. Work's let up a bit mostly because I got burned out again, and I've been on a few dates with concert guy. We went to Idyllwild on our day off and it was really pretty up there. We climbed up on a big rock with Scout and took a nap. It was so relaxing. More on that later I guess.
I'm getting stoked for being able to be home for Christmas again. And for turning 23. I won't be doing anything my actual birthday, but the next morning is a triathlon in Hemet and it's game on. Hello, Dairy Queen cake! The next day is a holiday party at my place - barbecue, hot tub and fun.
Be safe and peace out.
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That's been the highlight. Work's let up a bit mostly because I got burned out again, and I've been on a few dates with concert guy. We went to Idyllwild on our day off and it was really pretty up there. We climbed up on a big rock with Scout and took a nap. It was so relaxing. More on that later I guess.
I'm getting stoked for being able to be home for Christmas again. And for turning 23. I won't be doing anything my actual birthday, but the next morning is a triathlon in Hemet and it's game on. Hello, Dairy Queen cake! The next day is a holiday party at my place - barbecue, hot tub and fun.
Be safe and peace out.
11.20.2007
The big event(s)
What a crazy week! On Wednesday, a guy I worked with at the casino tracked me down and invited me to a ZZ Top concert that night. We went and had a BLAST. My life-long goal of rushing the stage during the song "Legs" is finally complete, and so is downing a lot of Coors Light. :)
Early the next morning, I drove to Long Beach to hop on a ferry to Catalina Island for the Eco-Marathon. The island was beautiful, and we got to work right away setting up for the event. My boss from KC Sports got me the in, and I'm very
grateful because the event was very well put together and I met a lot of great athletes. I was mostly in charge of athlete food and making sure supplies got to aid stations, so that gave me a chance to float around to many areas of race operations. It really built up my confidence and got me excited because I'm finally pursuing my career in event management/marketing. I also got invited back to work at more of the events coming up which is a huge plus. Hopefully I'll get the chance to tackle my own event soon.
Other than that, got back late Saturday and caught up on a lot of errands that I've neglected with working 60-75 hour work weeks. So I think I'm finally on the right page with everything. November has shot right by me though, however I can't wait to put up Christmas stuff the day after Thanksgiving! I'll be San Diego for Turkey Day helping out at a 5K and meeting another race director, who from what I hear is a leading female director in California. Sweet! Power/Chill baseball is going well too, I'm beginning to learn the ropes and make some progress in being their marketing assistant.
On a side note, Cowboy Mouth is playing a concert in San Diego on December 12 - who's with me?
Early the next morning, I drove to Long Beach to hop on a ferry to Catalina Island for the Eco-Marathon. The island was beautiful, and we got to work right away setting up for the event. My boss from KC Sports got me the in, and I'm very
grateful because the event was very well put together and I met a lot of great athletes. I was mostly in charge of athlete food and making sure supplies got to aid stations, so that gave me a chance to float around to many areas of race operations. It really built up my confidence and got me excited because I'm finally pursuing my career in event management/marketing. I also got invited back to work at more of the events coming up which is a huge plus. Hopefully I'll get the chance to tackle my own event soon.Other than that, got back late Saturday and caught up on a lot of errands that I've neglected with working 60-75 hour work weeks. So I think I'm finally on the right page with everything. November has shot right by me though, however I can't wait to put up Christmas stuff the day after Thanksgiving! I'll be San Diego for Turkey Day helping out at a 5K and meeting another race director, who from what I hear is a leading female director in California. Sweet! Power/Chill baseball is going well too, I'm beginning to learn the ropes and make some progress in being their marketing assistant.
On a side note, Cowboy Mouth is playing a concert in San Diego on December 12 - who's with me?
11.04.2007
Twirl, twirl, twirl
Friday, Saturday and Sunday by day? Making about a billion smoothies at Jamba.
By late afternoon into night on Saturday and Sunday? Working at the Power/Chill baseball booth at the Pride Festival. Thousands of gays
flock to Palm Springs from all over the country for the celebration. It was a strange mix of drag, leather, loin clothes, big hairy bicycle guys, children, awkward gay middle schoolers, a woman wearing a shirt that read "Pussy is a terrible thing to waste", guys dressed like Paul Bunyan, cheerleaders, etc. with a background of rainbows, tents and music.
There was even a parade Sunday morning, which was pretty much a gay Mardi Gras with beads everywhere. It's true - anyone you meet in Palm Springs is gay until proven differently! The whole thing made me realize that my gaydar is still off, there were a few hot boys walking around that could have fooled me.
By late afternoon into night on Saturday and Sunday? Working at the Power/Chill baseball booth at the Pride Festival. Thousands of gays
flock to Palm Springs from all over the country for the celebration. It was a strange mix of drag, leather, loin clothes, big hairy bicycle guys, children, awkward gay middle schoolers, a woman wearing a shirt that read "Pussy is a terrible thing to waste", guys dressed like Paul Bunyan, cheerleaders, etc. with a background of rainbows, tents and music. There was even a parade Sunday morning, which was pretty much a gay Mardi Gras with beads everywhere. It's true - anyone you meet in Palm Springs is gay until proven differently! The whole thing made me realize that my gaydar is still off, there were a few hot boys walking around that could have fooled me.
10.13.2007
22nd annual Tram Road Challenge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT - GREG KLEIN 760-324-7069
Nearly 400 athletes from around the country were tough enough to complete the 22nd annual Tram Road Challenge on Saturday.
The 6K run/walk began at 500 feet elevation and ended at 2,643 feet, with the final kilometer being the steepest portion of the race.
The event benefited Palm Springs Police Activities League (PAL).
"This event is very challenging and there were some great times recorded," said Greg Klein of Klein & Clark Sports. "It was nice to see so many runners come out for such a worthwhile cause."
The men were led by Tim Van Orden of Venice at 29:58. Perry Scanlon (30:25) of Desert Hot Springs and Jeff Klemmer (31:21) of
Joshua Tree trailed behind.
The overall female champion was Brigid Freyne of Temecula at 34:54. She was followed by Laura Conley of Woodland Hills (35:06) and Nance Tran (37:02) of Tarzana.
The next event for Klein & Clark Sports will be the Palm Springs Half Marathon/5K on Feb. 17 beginning at Ruth Hardy Park.
For more information contact Klein at 760-324-7069 or greg@kleinclarksports.com.
More information on the Tram Challenge and other events can be found at www.kleinclarksports.com.
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CONTACT - GREG KLEIN 760-324-7069
Nearly 400 athletes from around the country were tough enough to complete the 22nd annual Tram Road Challenge on Saturday.
The 6K run/walk began at 500 feet elevation and ended at 2,643 feet, with the final kilometer being the steepest portion of the race.
The event benefited Palm Springs Police Activities League (PAL).
"This event is very challenging and there were some great times recorded," said Greg Klein of Klein & Clark Sports. "It was nice to see so many runners come out for such a worthwhile cause."
The men were led by Tim Van Orden of Venice at 29:58. Perry Scanlon (30:25) of Desert Hot Springs and Jeff Klemmer (31:21) of
Joshua Tree trailed behind.
The overall female champion was Brigid Freyne of Temecula at 34:54. She was followed by Laura Conley of Woodland Hills (35:06) and Nance Tran (37:02) of Tarzana.The next event for Klein & Clark Sports will be the Palm Springs Half Marathon/5K on Feb. 17 beginning at Ruth Hardy Park.
For more information contact Klein at 760-324-7069 or greg@kleinclarksports.com.
More information on the Tram Challenge and other events can be found at www.kleinclarksports.com.
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10.12.2007
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