Mary Leliveld's Happy Trails Run

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Any Club member in good standing may participate in this event at no cost. If you're not currently a member, please pay the single day membership fee ($25) at the event to be donated to a bursary fund in Mary's name.

 

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The post run party will be an opportunity for Mary's friends to get together and share stories. Non-runners are welcome. It's a potluck dinner, so please bring something nice to share, as well as your own drinks.
Please let me know if you have any questions that aren't answered on the event web page. If anything isn't clear, there are any problems with the website, you have any suggestions as to how I might improve the event or you have any special needs, please tell me here.

Agenda

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27 July 2013 - 14:00h Start for Reverse Triathlon

9:00 Check the weather. Print off this agenda so you can be sure to find the start. Meet at 4465 Underwood at 13:45 and we will leave at 14:00. 
13:30 Arrive at start at 4465 Underwood Avenue in North Vancouver, BC. Find a parking spot. Check-in.
13:45 Welcome and final briefing
13:55 Photo
14:00 Start of Triathlon
   
17:00ish Pot luck dinner and party starts - non - runners are welcome to join in!
? Doug will eventually throw us out or the beer will run out

How to get to the start?

  • From Trans-Canada Highway (Highway #1) in North Vancouver, take the Lynn Valley Exit heading north (towards the mountains) approximately 3 kilometers.
  • At intersection with Dempsey Road, go left. After approx 200m turn right on Underwood Avenue.
  • start/finish is at 4465 Underwood Avenue
  • click here for a map of this location.
  • call Doug on his cell (cell#: 604-839-2682) if you should get lost.

Route

This will be a group run/bike/swim/bike back and route will be revealed on race day/

What to Bring?

  • Come dressed for the weather and bring your mountain bike, runners, swimsuit and swim goggles plus a towel if you don't want to air dry.
  • A change of clothes is a good idea. Showers are available at the house. Doug might throw you out of his house if you stink.
  • Please bring whatever you want to drink and a creative potluck dish to share

Post-Event

  • Doug Keir has kindly offered his place for the potluck party.
  • Come and celebrate Mary's life together with good friends, old and new.
  • Be prepared to chip in to the Tri BC bursary fund in Mary's name if you are an annual Club Fat Ass member. If you are just joining for the day, CFA will donate your Single-Day-Membership fee to the bursary in Mary's name (minus a small transaction fee collected by Paypal for online registrations)

Course

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This is a group run and you may not need to course description. If you are unfamiliar with the course and/or a very slow runner/walker you may want to print out these descriptions to avoid getting lost (scroll down for printable version)

Mary Leliveld's Happy Trail Hike - Course Directions

  • 16:00 - Start at 4465 Underwood, North Vancouver
  • Head right on Underwood to Dempsey. Turn left on Dempsey. Turn left at stop sign.
  • Turn left down first gravel road (do not take Baden Powell Trail to right).
  • Upon reaching a bridge stay left and do not cross bridge. Follow gravel road until you hit Varley Trail on your right.
  • Follow Varley Trail until you come to Lynn Headwaters Park.
  • Continue right through parking lot and cross bridge.
  • after bridge take the road to your right.
  • After 100m look for the Lynn Loop Trail on your left and follow it for about 200m to the turn off for the peak trail. Follow this trail until you reach the Lynn Peak look out.
  • Retrace your steps on the return trip
  • Turn left on Lynn Loop Trail. At intersection with wider gravel path turn right.  After about 100m look for the bridge to your left and cross Lynn River. 
  • Continue through the Lynn Headwaters parking lot and take Varley Trail on your left immediately after exiting the parking lot.
  • Follow Varley Trail back to Lynn Valley Road.
  • Cross Lynn Valley Road and hike 1 block west on Dempsey. Turn right onto Underwood.
  • Hike back to 4465 Underwood. Total km's = approx 14

 

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Mary Leliveld's Happy Trails Run (aka Triathlon) - 2013


2013-07-27 Keg at the Transition Area

Report: I had always thought of doing a triathlon in honour of Mary and initially there was not a lot of support for it but enough people were interested at the last minute to make it happen so a keg was chilled to appease the strong contingent of Vancouver Hash House Harriers in attendance and the Reverse Trail Triathlon was about to become reality! The intrepid adventurers massed onto my patio for a pre-race beer and then we were off and running on one of Marys favourite trails, the Varley Trail. We looped back on the other side of Lynn Creek and weaved our way through the masses of tourists and crossed the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge then up Baden Powell to the house and the transition area (aka the carport bike storage). Some FRBs (front running bastards) who ditched the group was already on the patio aid station drinking another beer. Since nobody but the event host knew where we were going it was a picturesque and leisurely group ride out to the swim section and the lovely and warm lake was a welcome respite from our sweaty ride. Plus the keg of beer that I had hauled in was quite appreciated! Everyone had a great swim and Sybille and I were the only ones brave enough to swim the full distance of the lake and back - plus a quick cliff jump diversion for me! We then said goodbye to our beautiful lake and biked back to the house for a delicious pot luck dinner and bbq. Many thanks to my amazing parents for salad and a tasty tasty bunt cake that was vulturized within minutes of its appearance! Everybody had a fantastic time and Mary would definitely have approved of this spectacular day in the backyard with good friends!!

Photos:  Photos of this evening will be posted here after the event.  If you have photos please add them to the CFA Flickr group and tag with MaryLeliveldsHappyTrailRun MaryLeliveldsHappyTrailTriathlon MaryLeliveldsHappyTrailRun2013 ClubFatAssEvents  ClubFatAssEvents2013. [Photos by Doug are under Club Fat Ass Reverse Triathlon] They will automatically appear in the slideshow below:


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Participants List:

First Name Last Name Run/Bike/Swim/Bike Points
Doug  Keir Reverse Triathlon with loop to Suspension Bridge and  Swim accross Lake 2+2**
Sibylle Tinsel Reverse Triathlon with loop to Suspension Bridge and  Swim accross Lake 2
Catherine Yoell  Reverse Triathlon with loop to Suspension Bridge 2
Catherine    Reverse Triathlon with loop to Suspension Bridge n/a
Nick    Reverse Triathlon with loop to Suspension Bridge n/a
Bill    Reverse Triathlon with loop to Suspension Bridge n/a
Rob  Ruff  Reverse Triathlon with loop to Pipeline Bridge 1
Ean Jackson  Reverse Triathlon with loop to Pipeline Bridge 2
Tally Keir Potluck n/a
Doug Keir Potluck n/a
Kevin  and kids Harrison Potluck 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 


* garbage points

** EH Points

 

 

Mary Leliveld's Happy Trails Run - 2012


2012-07-28 Starter Photo - 5 Starters  + injured Doug

Report: A small crowd of 2 runners, 2 hikers, 1 cyclist and 1 injured warrior assembled at the start line to commemorate our friend Mary Leliveld.  The evening was pleasant for a gentle trail outing and 4 of the  participants finished the loop together chatting and having a good time.  Doug meanwhile guarded the house and the couch, being sidelined by a nasty calf tear.  

After the run we enjoyed a yummy potluck dinner.  Tally had prepared a lovely lasagne and blueberries, Sibylle brought a chick pea curry and Wendy's pumpkin pies and apple strudels rounded the meal out.  

Photos: Photos of this evening will be posted here after the event.  If you have photos please add them to the CFA Flickr group and tag with MaryLeliveldsHappyTrailRun MaryLeliveldsHappyTrailRun2012 ClubFatAssEvents  ClubFatAssEvents2012.  They will automatically appear in the slideshow below:


Participants List:

First Name Last Name Points
Doug  Keir 2+2
Tally Keir 2
Gord Keir 2
Ean Jackson 2
Wendy Montgomery 2
Sibylle Tinsel 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 


* garbage points

** EH Points

 

Mary Leliveld's Happy Trails Run - 2011

Report: The 2011 "running" of Mary Leliveld's Happy Trails Run was a vast improvement on the meagre numbers that ventured out in 2010.  About 20 participants came out to sweat out either (and in some cases both!) a hike up to Lynn Peaks to see the memorial plaque for Mary or a causal run around some of Mary's favourite trails. My brother Andrew from Ottawa happened to be in town with his family so of course what better way to tire a twelve year old (James) out than a quick jaunt up a mountain! He is a natural runner and probably could have beat us all down Lynn Peak if we had let him...  Our arrival was timed perfectly as we all made it back home just before the run started at 4 - although we were forced to relax a little longer while we waited for one late straggler and his dog. The run was short and sweet (even shorter for yours truly who managed to cut his run short and blame an overheated dog for it) so we could all get back to the house to feast on all the delectable items brought for the potluck dinner.  Prizes were awarded for various achievements and an incredible version of the ABC song was rewarded with a lovely water bottle. Thanks to all who came out and we'll see you next year!

The evening is also a fundraiser for Mary Leliveld's Tri BC Bursary Fund and all single day membership fees in Club Fat Ass were donated to the fund.  The total donated this year, both from the single day memberships and additional cash donations was  $334.00.  Thanks to everybody who participated and contributed. Please remember that anybody can donate to the fund all year round.  Information about the fund is posted here.

Last year (2010) we awarded three athletes with $250 each: Connor Foreman (junior), Clarke Lindt and James Cook (age groupers).  2009 was Karen Forsman as only recipient.

Photos: Photos of this evening will be posted here after the event.  If you have photos please add them to the CFA Flickr group and tag with MaryLeliveldsHappyTrailRun MaryLeliveldsHappyTrailRun2011 ClubFatAssEvents  ClubFatAssEvents2011.  They will automatically appear in the slideshow below:


Participants List:

First Name Last Name Points
Owen Davis 1
Eric Derbez 2
KC Emerson 2
Ean Jackson 1+1*
Wendy Montgomery 2
Sibylle Tinsel 1
Kelly Wilcox 2
Catherine  Yoell 2
Elizabeth  Purkis 1
Doug  Keir 1+2**
Baldwin  Lee 1+1*
Paulq Burns 1
Gord Keir 1
Tally Keir 1
Kevin Harrison 1
Steve Deller 1
Andrew Keir 1
James Keir 1
Tim Keir 1
Tracy Keir 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* garbage points
** EH Points

 

Mary Leliveld's Happy Trails Run - 2010

It was a beautiful weekend for a hike up to Lynn Peak.  Catherine joined Doug in the trek up to the view point where a plaque commorates Mary.  For the run, as small group around Doug, Kevin, Rob and Baldwin set out on the loop of Rice Lake and Varley Trail, one of Mary's favorite neighborhood runs.  Kathy and Marcia couldn't attend, but did a hike in Mary's memory in the Okanagan.  Sibylle and Ean are sad to have missed the run this year, but thought of Mary during their weekend in Manning Park.

The evening is also a fundraiser for Mary Leliveld's Tri BC Bursary Fund and all single day membership fees in Club Fat Ass are donated to the fund.  We collected $115. Thanks to everybody who participated and contributed. Please remember that anybody can donate to the fund all year round.  Information about the fund is posted here.

Photos: Photos of this evening will be posted here after the event.  If you have photos please add them to the CFA Flickr group and tag with MaryLeliveldsHappyTrailRun MaryLeliveldsHappyTrailRun2010 ClubFatAssEvents  ClubFatAssEvents2010.  They will automatically appear in the slideshow.

Participants List:

First Name Last Name Points
Catherine Yoell 2
Kevin  Harrison 2
Rob Ruff 2
Doug Keir 2+2
Baldwin  Lee 1
Kathy Reesor** 0
Marcia Urdang** 0
KC  Emerson *** 0
Eric Derbez *** 0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



* EH Points
**Marcia and Kathy did an Okanagan "Mary" hike this weekend together
*** KC and Eric couldn't join but sent their thoughts
 

Mary Leliveld's Happy Trails Run - 2009


26 July 2009 - Participants in Mary Leliveld's Happy Trial Run

More photos of this evening are posted here. If you have photos please add them to the CFA Flickr group and tag with MaryLeliveldsHappyTrailRun, MaryLeliveldsHappyTrailRun2009, ClubFatAssEvents and ClubFatAss.  They will automatically appear in the slideshow.

This was the 5th year that friends and family of Mary Leliveld gathered to remember Mary.  Since Mary was an extremely active person, the day is centered around activities, Mary loved and cherished. 

After an intense and unusual thunderstorm the night before, the day dawned hot and humid with temeratures pushing the upper 20's.  Starting out, Doug, his partner Cat, Mary's sister Yvonne and her husband Kevin (visiting to particpate from Collingwood, ON) set out to hike Lynn Peak to visit the plaque in memory of Mary.  After lunch they returned and met friends of Mary for a 10km run or walk on Mary's favorite Varley Trail and around Rice Lake. The chatting started well before the run and  Doug  had to push us to the start line. The pace of the run was thankfully slower than in previous years - I guess we are all getting older...

While the occasion for our get together is a rather sad one - Mary died way to early - we all were happy to reconnect and reminiscence. 

The evening is also a fundraiser for Mary Leliveld's Tri BC Bursary Fund and all single day membership fees in Club Fat Ass are donated to the fund.  We raised a total of $320. Thanks to everybody who participated and contributed.

Please remember that anybody can donate to the fund all year round.  Information about the fund is posted here.

Happy Trails,

Sibylle

 

First Name Last Name Points Event
Steve Deller 1 run
Eric Derbez 2 run
KC Emerson 2 run
Kevin  Harrison 1  
Ean Jackson 1 run
JJ Jackson 1  
EJ Jackson 1 run
Doug Keir 4 run and hike
Tally Keir 1  
Gordon Keir 1 walk
Rebecca Marshall 2 run
Laura Schmidt 1 run
Sibylle Tinsel 2 run
Catherine Yoell 2 walk
Kat   1 hike
Kevin   1 hike
Janet   1 walk
Yvonne   1 hike
Dave   1  


Couldn't be there but sent thoughts:  William Jans, Laura Hall and Kate Dilworth, Angela, Chris Mager and Tracey Kerr and others

Mary Leliveld's Happy Trails Run - 2007


2 August 2007 - Participants in Mary Leliveld's Happy Trial Run

More photos of this evening are posted here.

It was a run and potluck dinner in memory of our friend Mary Leliveld. The weather could not have been better.  The evening was hot and dry.  Perfect for a 10km friendship run (or walk) on Mary's favorite trails in the Lynn Headwaters and Rice Lake area.  The chatting started well before the run and Chris and Doug, our hosts had to push us to the start line. The pace of the run was thankfully slower than is previous years - I guess we are all getting older...

While the occasion for our get together is a rather sad one - Mary died way to early - we all were happy to reconnect and reminiscence. 

The evening is also a fundraiser for Mary Leliveld's Tri BC Bursary Fund and all single day membership fees in Club Fat Ass are donated by Chris and CFA to the fund.  We raised a total of $324. Thanks to everybody who participated and contributed.

Please remember that anybody can donate to the fund all year round.  Information about the fund is posted here.

If you would like to add your thoughts, please do so via the comment function below.  I also appreciate if you can take a couple of minutes and complete a brief post event survey here.

Happy Trails,

Sibylle

First Name Last Name Points
Elke Bauer
Angela Bleach  2
Owen Davis  2
Eric Derbez
KC Emerson  2
Catherine Harrison  2
Ean Jackson  2
JJ Jackson  2
EJ Jackson  2
Doug Keir  2
Tally Keir  2
Gordon Keir  2
Baldwin Lee  2
Chris Mager  3
Rebecca Marshall  2
Suzanne Rushton  2
Sophia Sagur  2
Lara Spence  2
Sibylle Tinsel  2
Marcia Urdang  2

Couldn't be there but sent thoughts and contribution: Derrick Johnstone and William Jans

2006 - Year 2

Mary Leliveld's Happy Trails Run - 2006 Starter Photo
 2006 - Starter Photo

What a great evening it turned out to be.  I sure had a great time and from what I heard from runner feedback everyone had a great time.  The run, in its second year, is put on to celebrate a fellow athlete and trail runner Mary Leliveld, who passed in 2004.  Mary’s energy and passion for life inspired us all. 

Mary Leliveld's Happy Trails Run - 2006 PotluckThe run began at 7pm at Mary and Doug’s (her partner) home on Underwood in Lynn Valley.  This is a participation oriented event and not for those looking for competition, so the run went by at a leisurely pace and we took several breaks on route to enjoy the views and allow everyone to re-group.  I went on a test run of the course with Doug a few days earlier to confirm my bearings for the day of, but of course I required additional assistance with directions day of, and thank to Patricia we were able to stay on course.  We took a run over the suspension bridge and several participants, including Owen Davis made there best efforts to scare tourists and other fellow participants while on the bridge by shaking it violently. 

Mary Leliveld's Happy Trails Run - 2006 Potluck

Luckily everyone made it off the bridge safely and we all returned to Doug’s home for an after run pot luck dinner.  Thanks to everyone for the excellent food, I needed to go for a run today just to burn off the calories consumed.    

 

 

Thanks to Doug for graciously allowing us to share hisMary Leliveld's Happy Trails Run - 2006 Ouch home with us.  Thanks to Sibylle and Club Fat Ass for supporting this event and donating all day of race registration fees to Mary’s Triathlon BC Fund. 

Thanks to all the runners/walkers and others who graciously donated to Mary’s fund.  The total amount raised was $478, comprised of $86 single day registration fees and $392 donations.

Thanks most of all to Mary for all the great memories.  I hope to see you all next year and bring a friend.

Photo: He fell off his bike...
Potluck photos courtesy of William Jans
Happy Trails!

Chris Mager

 
 
Please find below a list of participant (please let me know if we are missing somebody)

 

Last Name First Name City/Town Country Points
Browne Sarah Vancouver Canada 1
Chambers  Kristine  Vancouver  Canada  1
Davis Owen Vancouver Canada 2
De'Ath Jayne North Vancouver Canada 2
Deller Steve Vancouver Canada 2
Emerson KC Vancouver Canada 1
Gonzales Marcos Barcelona Spain 1
Hafsteinsdottir Berglind Vancouver Canada 2
Harrison Catherine Vancouver Canada 2
Harrison Kevin Vancouver Canada 2
Jans William Vancouver Canada 1
Jensen Patricia North Vancouver Canada 1
Katzman Ran Vancouver Canada 2
Keir Doug North Vancouver Canada 2
Keir Gordon North Vancouver Canada 1
Keir Natalie North Vancouver Canada 1
Lee Baldwin Burnaby Canada 2
Mager Chris Vancouver Canada 3
Marshall Rebecca Vancouver Canada 2
Moody Lori North Vancouver Cabada 2
Moorman Gary Vancouver Canada 2
Palmer Geoffrey Coquitlam Canada 2
Reesor Kathy Vancouver Canada 1
Ruff Rob  Vancouver Canada  1
Tinsel Sibylle North Vancouver Canada 2
Townsend Owen North Vancouver Canada 1
Urdang Marcia Port Moody Canada 1
Wiens Maureen Vancouver Canada 2
 Couldn't be there but contributed:
 Mills  Tom  Richmond  Canada  
 John  Litherland  Vancouver  Canada  
 Ean  Jackson  Vancouver  Canada  







































































 

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2005 - Year 1

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We are happy to announce that we raised a total of $1,935 for Mary Leliveld's Tri BC Fund from this event.

A big "Thank You!" to everyone who participated in the run, the party or who otherwise contributed to Mary's bursary fund.

2005 Mary Leliveld's Happy Trails Run Participants

# Name Home Town
1 Baldwin Lee Burnaby
2 Angela Bleach Vancouver
3 Barry Bryde Langley
4 Jen Capell Vancouver
5 Kristine Chambers Vancouver
6 Benny Cifelli Vancouver
7 Owen Davis Vancouver
8 Steve Deller Vancouver
9 Mike Diack North Vancouver
10 Holly Freeland Richmond
11 Laura Hall Vancouver
12 Catherine Harrison Vancouver
13 Kevin Harrison Vancouver
14 William Jans Vancouver
15 Patricia Jensen North Vancouver
16 Derrick Johnstone North Vancouver
17 David Keir North Vancouver
18 Gord Keir North Vancouver
19 Tyler Keir North Vancouver
20 Chris Mager Vancouver
21 Rebecca Marshall Vancouver
22 Mike Neak Surrey
23 Patrick O'Connell Vancouver
24 Alana O'Connell Vancouver
25 Kathy Reesor Vancouver
26 Rob Ruff Surrey
27 Lara Spence Vancouver
28 Wil Tarnasky North Vancouver
29 Kevin Thomson Bowen Island
30 Sibylle Tinsel North Vancouver
31 Rochelle Todosichuk Vancouver
32 Andrew Tuovinen Vancouver
33 Marcia Urdang Port Moody
34 Sonia Usmiani Bowen Island
35 Cheri Van Patten Vancouver
36 Doug Keir North Vancouver
37 Drew  

Crew

38 Kate Dilworth Vancouver
39 Ann Tranter North Vancouver

Couldn't be there, but contributed

40 John Litherland Vancouver
41 Tom Mills Richmond
42 Stanley Grant Rogowski Vancouver
43 Judith Mahoney West Seneca, NY, USA
44 Ean Jackson North Vancouver
45 KC Emerson Vancouver
46 Cindy Paddon Vancouver
47 Paul Paddon Vancouver
48 Ingrid Fedoroff Vancouver

Event Report

I wanted to begin by thanking all of the participants, volunteers and everyone who could not participate in the run but celebrated Mary’s wonderful life with us in spirit today. I was told some of Mary’s friends were running in Ontario, as well, to honor Mary, thanks for your support.

Several of Mary’s friends and her partner, Doug Keir, upon her passing decided to host an event that celebrated Mary’s life and one of her passions, running. The logical choice for the run venue was on some of Mary’s favourite trails in Lynn Canyon Park, North Vancouver. Doug generously offered to host the run out of his home, little did he know the torrential downpour that was going to see all the participants come back to his home soaked to the bone and dripping wet. Sorry about the lack of a pre-start run photo, you can blame that one on me.

The run started in a steady downpour, but all spirits were high with the chance to celebrate Mary’s life on her favourite trails. The run went well, with only a couple of minor mishaps, most notably a participant who shall go unnamed who took an unscheduled pit stop, upon completing their task they looked up only to find the group was lost to them. The concept of the run was to stay together as a group so everyone could celebrate Mary’s life the way Mary would have wanted it, a little running and a whole lot of story telling and catching up with friends.

The post run potluck lunch was a big success; there was everything from chocolate Easter eggs to Chilli, thanks to all who contributed. It was wonderful to celebrate Mary’s life and spirit in her and Doug’s home. Looking at the many pictures of Mary and Doug’s adventures that adorn their home caused each of us to pause and remember our own memories of Mary. Today was a celebration, just the way Mary would have wanted it.

I want to again thank those of you who ran today, or otherwise supported the run emotionally, or financially with your contributions to Mary’s Fund. In all $1935.00 was raised to support the Mary Leliveld Tri BC Fund which helps deserving athletes attend Triathlon events. Thanks to Sibylle Tinsel and Club Fat Ass for all their hard work to put on this successful event, and for donating 100% of their usual event revenues to Mary’s fund. Thanks as well go out to John Litherland and his company, Events Online as well, who donated their usual proceeds from online registration to Mary’s fund. My sincerest gratitude for being allowed to participate in such a wonderful celebration, and most importantly thanks to Mary Leliveld who’s inspiration allowed us to come together in this celebration of her life.

Happy Trails

Chris Mager

Background

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This run is dedicated to Mary Leliveld.

Mary, a member of Canada's National Triathlon team, the Capilano Eagles Running Club, Runners World running club, Club Fat Ass and a hasher, died of melanoma in 2004 at the age of only 40 years.

Mary Leliveld will be remembered as a talented athlete, bubbly friend and loving partner. You could always count on Mary to be the last one to leave a party. Her energy and zest for life seemed boundless to all who knew her.

Amateur sports were one of Mary's passions. Mary would want us to remember her by celebrating life. To that end, her friends are hosting this run on Mary's favorite trails. It's a fun, social run rather than a competition. It's all about catching up with old friends and meeting some new ones. Of course, it's also about the party!

In keeping with the principles of Club Fat Ass, this event is free to Club members and anyone is welcome to join the Club for either the day or the year. It's also intended to be a fundraiser to support a bursary fund that has been set up in Mary's name with TriBC. This fund will serve to help deserving athletes get to the start line.

How can a free running event for Club members also be a fundraiser? Here's how:

  • the $15 Day-of-Event membership in Club Fat Ass is normally split between the Event Host, the Club and Events Online, our credit card processing company. All have generously offered to chip in their share of the fees, so the entire $15 will go to Mary's fund
  • annual members of the Club will be given the opportunity to contribute to the fund. Suggested donation is $15

Detailed questions and clarifications specific to this event are provided in the Mary Leliveld's Happy Trail Run FAQ.

 

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If you'd like to support Mary Leliveld's Happy Trail Run in some way, we'd love to have you onboard. At the very least, we can promise you a place on this Thank You page!

Please contact us with your thoughts on how you'd like to participate.

Thanks to all those who have, and will help out with the hosting of this event:

Chris Mager

Thanks for organizing and getting all of Mary's friends together. Chris donated the event host portion of your day-of-event membership fees to Mary's Fund.

Doug Keir

Mary's long time partner whose support has allowed us to have this run and celebrate Mary's adventuresome life.

All participants

Participants raised a total of $2413 at the 2005 and 2006 Mary Leliveld's Happy Trails Run towards the Tri BC Fund in Mary's name.

Many thanks also to:

North Shore Athletics: Thanks for the drawprizes.
NSA is also offering you 10% off any regularly
priced inventory when you mention in the store
that you are a Club Fat Ass member.

TrailRunner: Thank you for the 2 gift subscriptions to your popular magazine as draw prize. Also for offering members of Club Fat Ass a special discounted subscription price

KINeSYS: Thanks for the assortment of body and sun care products to keep all participants protected from the elements.


Club Fat Ass: Club Fat Ass helps the run with web hosting, online registration and coaches us on how to host a safe, fun, environmentally-friendly event. All proceeds from your Day-of-Event registration (online credit card and cash) will go towards Mary's bursary fund.

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Q: I've never done a trail run before. Is this a good place to start?
A: It's a perfect place to start! The trail is beautiful and tame and it's a group run, so you won't get lost or dropped.
   
Q: I am a crazy Ultra Runner and 10km is just not far enough for me?
A: No problem, come out early, say 5pm and log some extra miles before the run starts.
   
Q: How long should the run take?
A: It is a group run so it is hard to say exactly depending upon the pace, but likely between 50 minutes and 70 minutes.
   
Q: Do I need to print off course instructions and bring them with me?
A: If you are planning to walk or run very slowly you might want to bring the instructions along, otherwise we have two pace groups.
   
Q: What if I get lost?
A: You shouldn't get lost!
   
Q: What if I have to heed the call of nature?
A: There is a washroom at the start/finish and a public outhouse near the dam at the Lynn Headwaters park office.
   
Q: Do I need to bring food and drink to the post run party?
A: Yes, unless you don't plan on being hungry or thirsty? For those of you who forget, there is a convenience store located about 400meters from Doug's home.
   
Q: What else should bring on run day?
A: Please check the agenda for thoughts.
   
Q: I am supposed to be self-sufficient because there is no aid provided. Can I get a friend to come out and give me food and drink along the route?
A: Absolutely! In fact, it would be nice if your friend were to help everyone. See aid stations and crew for some thoughts on what they might be able to do.
   
Q: Where can I park? Where can I change?
A: There is street parking on Underwood and the neighboring residential streets. Best to come ready to run as it could be crowded in Doug's bathroom. Don't count on a hot shower at the finish.
   
Q: I am signing up for this event to support Mary's Bursary Fund, how much of my Single Day Membership online fee is going to Mary's Fund?
A: Club Fat Ass and the Event Host, who normally each take a share to cover their expenses, have generously agreed to donate all the money collected to Mary's Bursary Fund.  There is a small transaction fee collected by EventsOnline for online transactions that is not going to the fund.
   
Q: Why does Club Fat Ass not also donate the annual membership fees to Mary's Fund?
A: Annual members have access to all Club Fat Ass events throughout the calendar year. The annual fees are there to cover the cost of the club shirt and the club's infra structure like website and online registration.
   
Q: Can I pay cash at the event?
A: We prefer you pay your Day-Of-Event fee and register online for several reasons. It's less hassle just before the run. We will have your registration information on hand to send last minute updates if necessary and follow-up after the event. If you don't sign up online, your registration will have to be typed in manually. If you are already an annual member of Club Fat Ass, we ask you to sign up for the event online for free and suggest a donation into a bowl at Doug's place.
   
Q: I am still confused about the sign-up procedure...
A: Basically, you have to be a Club Fat Ass member to participate in any of the Club events. There are two membership options, annual and day-of-event and registration for both is online. Once you are a member you can sign up for free for any of the Club Fat Ass events. You will need to sign up for each event online. This is necessary to let the event host know how many participants to expect and to be able to send out last minute updates/changes. There is no cost to register for an event.


Mary Leliveld Triathlon - BC Bursary Fund

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Update November 2011:    We received a number of Thank You's from athletes who received the funds fom Mary's bursary for 2011:

  • Jim Cambridge: "Dear President and executive,I want to thank you very much for the bursary from the Mary Leliveld Bursary fund.  The award was surprising but much appreciated, it is gratifying to know that people such as Mary contributed so much to our sport and continue to do so into the future. With much thanks, Jim".
  • Andrew Russell: Thank you very much for the selection as a Mary Leliveld recipient. It is an honour and truly appreciated. Having the support from you and others makes all the difference. Is there another contact in the family that I could send my thanks to?  Sincerely, Andrew Russell."

Update August 2011: Mary's Happy Trail Run in her memory was held on 28 August. The evening was a fundraiser for Mary Leliveld's Tri BC Bursary Fund and all single day membership fees in Club Fat Ass were donated to the fund.  The total donated this year, both from the single day memberships and additional cash donations was  $334.00.  Thanks to everybody who participated and contributed. 

Last year (2010) Tri BC awarded three athletes with $250 each: Connor Foreman (junior), Clarke Lindt and James Cook (age groupers).  2009 was Karen Forsman as only recipient.

Update April 2010: The fund has been topped up and there have been three disbursements to to deserving athletes over the last three years.

Update August 2007:  As of the morning of the 2 August 2007 there is $6,669.00 in the fund. TriBC has not distributed any funds as it is planned as an endowed fund and there needs to be at least have $10,000 to make it a 'go' in an endowed situation.  Let's work towards reaching 10.000 soon!

About the Fund: Mary Leliveld loved amateur athletics. She was a competitive runner, cyclist, triathlete who competed for Canada on the Canadian National Triathlon team at the World Triathlon Championships in 2004. In addition to being a top age group athlete, she inspired others to achieve their dreams through sport.

One of the ways her friends and family hope to honor Mary's life is with a bursary fund. The directive of this fund is to help deserving athletes get to competitions they otherwise might not be able to race in. Specifically, the fund will pay for race fees, travel and accommodations of athletes who are recommended by TriathlonBC.

The three types of beneficiaries of the fund are:

  • junior athletes in the "Kids of Steel" program
  • age group athletes who have qualified for the Canadian Team for travel to world championships
  • elite athletes who need points to to qualify for future Olympic Teams for travel to ITU races

If you would like to support the fund, the specifics are:

Triathlon BC Mary Leliveld Fund
PO BOX 34098, Station "D"
Vancouver BC V6J 4M1 Canada

Or contact an administrator of the fund:

Tracey Kerr

Contact - Mary Leliveld's Happy Trail

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