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						1994 (Irene Herman, President) We began this year under the leadership of a young and talented coach, Mike McManus. Mike was well known in the running community, a former employee of Hoy’s Sports, Dipsea hero, an elite athlete, high school and college coach, and coach for the SF Triathlon Club. In March, April Powers, our co-coach, began to feel the call of competition again, and decided to get herself back into racing shape. We recognized April at a picnic at McNear’s Beach where Impalas swam, ran, and kayaked. During the remainder of the year, we struggled with big changes marked by major shifts in membership. Luckily, Mike’s leadership and enthusiasm coupled with Kevin Cruikshank’s ongoing assistance, kept the boat steady, and the Team managed to compete very favorably in the Pacific Association’s Grand Prix events in all three age divisions. The Seniors Team traveled to the Lilac Bloomsday 12k for a Nationally recognized competition, where Eve Pell set a new age record for 56 year olds. Other outstanding Seniors were added to our roster in 1994, including Lou Walters, Barbara Brady, and Jane Colman, as well as outstanding Masters runner, Beckie Simmie-Kesecker. 1994 again marked a strong Impala Cross Country Team showing, with Carol Keller leading the way at the Championships in Portland, Oregon.