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Name: Mark Glenesk
Born February, 1956
Family: Jennifer, Ali (b.1988), Bonnie (b.2000), Scooter , Buddy, Cruzer. I have 3 brothers; Alan in Miami area, Neil in Virginia&Seattle, Dean in Austin. My mom and dad live in Santa Maria
Occupation: Teacher - Atascadero Junior High
Past Occupations:newspaper boy, dishwasher, valet car driver, cook, supermarket night crew, Health Club Instructor, gold miner in Nome, Alaska, Irrigaton Pump maintenance, 3-dimensional underground temperature cartographer, YMCA Physical Director.
School(s): Mills HS, Chico State, Univ of New Hampshire, San Diego State
Current Hometown: Templeton - since 1987
Past Hometowns: Stamford, CN; LaGrange, IL; Burlingame, CA; Chico, CA, Durham, NH, San Diego & LaMesa, CA; Nome, AK, and many campsites in-between.
What do you enjoy about Team Kman: The comraderie, encouragement, and team spirt among friends.
Other interests/hobbies: Technology, Beer brewing, RC gliders, camping/hiking, JH track coach
Favorite Place(s): Trout Creek Campground in Oregon, Yosemite, Grand Tetons, kayaking in Lake of the Woods, Canada.
A Goal: To stay healthy & to enjoy and appreciate each day.
Brag Box: I was on the Junior National Team in Modern Pentathlon for the 1976 and 1977 World Games. One of my favorite awards I've earned over the years is my 2,500 mile medal from HS X-Country. As a miner in Nome, Alaska, I lived in a tent and survived 30+ below zero weather for months. I have had a job ever since I was 16.
Other tidbits...

1.Brother, Neil, took 3rd in the World Games.
2.Brother, Dean has a Silver Medal from the '84 Olympics
3.Brother, Alan, is a bigwig in the health business.
4.My dad was the over 80 champion, 100yd free, in the 2003 Masters' Nationals. My mom, is his favorite cheerleader.
5. I was a runner when running shoes were invented. I was a swimmer when swimming goggles were invented.
6. I have read every Smithsonian for 17 years -