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I must be suffering from a mild form of schizophrenia... the voices are telling me to do the Full Monty this year.

I am going to run the Javelina Hundred once again and doing the Full Monty will be a good build up trail run. I will be practicing my sport in Kelowna, Manning park and Victoria. You are all welcome to join me in this fun.  The Monty is scheduled for July 18th and you can find out more about this great ultra at http://www.clubfatass.com/events/FullMonty

Watching some stellar performances this past weekend has motivated me to get busy... ILTS!

Just wanted to say thanks to all the Club Fat Asser's who were either in the race or on the sidelines cheering us on.  It definitely helped push me into a personal best of 3:36:29! Now let's see if this translates to better trail race times....A report may be in the works, compared to my epic ultrarace stories, there's not much that happens in 3.5 hours. 

  22nd ANNUAL ISLAND RUNNER ELK/BEAVER ULTRAS
Race report.
Hosted by Prairie Inn Harriers Running Club - Victoria, BC, Canada - May 2, 2009

The weather, although a little blustery and damp did not detract from a glorious event that virtually ran itself.
There were some stellar performances on the classic 10K lake trail.

Notably Hassan Lotfi-Pour of North Vancouver, our fastest runner at the Lake.

We made it back safely from the Mainland after a glorious day of running.
The race was won by Gary Robbins in an incredible time of 4:13:xx
He was so far ahead of us all that it was as if he was in another race from the rest of us.

Dear all,

I understand that some of you mainlander are holding back on your possible entry to the E/B, till after the Diez Vista.

I am hoping that we all get through that uninjured.

I will bring 4 entry forms that I can process on my return to Victoria on Sunday.(cheques or cash will work.)

Otherwise do it on line.That option will close at the end of this month.

Hope to see you all soon.

Carlitos.

Ultrarunning Magazine is hardly comprehensive (few BC races sent in results, it seems) but it is the journal of record for the ultrarunning ultraobsessed crowd.

Their last issue was their annual Book of Lists issue, with several superb smokin'-fast BC performances among the top North America performances over the year. Woo-hoo!

MENS 100 MILE TOP 100

#21 Gary Robbins 17:30 Stormy

#42 Matt Sessions 18:34 Rocky Raccoon

  After my visit with our sponsor Phill Nichols at "Island Runner",the plan will be for package pickup from 16:30-18:30 at Fairfield Plaza followed by drinks and food at the "Ross Bay Pub", for any of the out-of-towners that night want an early supper before they go back to their Hotel for an early night.

Featuring my band Santa Lucia and some great speakers.  Admission by donation to Damian Kettlewell's campaign.  Come out if you can!

1. It's warm and sunny
2. You can wear your Hawaii shirt instead of 3 layers and a Goretex jacket
3. You can wear your shades instead of goggles
4. You can ski right on to the lift
5. Everyone who is sliding is in a good mood
6. The bumps explode if you hit them right
7. You've got enough days in your legs that you don't have to stop and catch your breath
8. You can point your skis straight down without having to write a will
9. Mashed potatoes are actually fun to ski if you go fast enough