Event Registration - Seawall 100

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Agenda - Seawall 100

Best you print this and the course description off if you don't want to get lost! 

Course

Despite the detailed description and warnings (e.g. If in doubt, read the directions!!), people will get lost on the course. Consider it a rite of passage.

This is an informal, environmentally-friendly event. Be sure to print this agenda and the course description and bring them with you on event day as there are no flags, marshals or other directions. (I recommend you put them in a plastic baggie, as they will otherwise surely turn to mush.) Better yet, train on the course and bring the directions.

Gmap link: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2229356

Getting to the Start

From Lions Gate Bridge / Highway 99,  take the exit to Marine Dr. going West. Drive 4.3 km (2.6 miles) to 25th Street. Take a left, Dundarave Park is at the South end of 25th Street. There's parking on your left just before the park. 

What to Bring?

• Bring your own aid (if you don't know what that is, better wait another year)
• Bring your own official timing system (a watch will do, even if the second hand doesn't work)
• Bring multiple change of clothes and options for cold/rainy weather.
• Suck a friend / family member to crew or mule you. By car or by bike.
• Oh! One last item, body lubricant. Chaffing sucks!

Post-Run Get Together

• Mosquito Creek Pub - North Vancouver, BC

 Accomodation

If you need accomodation, there are plenty of options Downtown Vancouver from the most modest of shelters to the most outrageous. Westin Bay Shore is right smack on the course (at around 9.6 km). It's not cheap but how pleasant it would be to go up your luxury suite for a quick nap or shower. Be nice, invite a friend.

Notes

• It's not a race, but we do keep track of your times so you have something to compare to next year.
• We hope everyone will run the same course, but won't disqualify folks for getting lost and running extra distance.
• This event is not sponsored, sanctioned, permitted or anything else that would qualify it as an official event.
• Expect sunshine, rain, maybe snow (just kidding), pavement, a lot of it, some concrete, some dirt, old friends and maybe some new.

Course - Seawall 100

Results - Seawall 100

2013 Seawall 100

Starter Photo (photos by Sean)

Event Report:  Perfect conditions greeted the litte group that assembled at the Friendship Globe in Dundarave to set out for a wee run.  Michael, tricked out in huaraches, shoes that would make Eric Rannauld blush and caused a few remarks around chafing, wanted to complete 50km.  Kyndra was ready to go for 50miles and Sibylle and Karl were looking at the half marathon distance.  The girls set out a bit faster than the boys, but by the time they were at Coal Harbour, the boys had warmed up and caught up to the front runners ;-).  
Careful not to hinder any fast bike riders whipping by them across the Lionsgate Bridge, they still go into trouble when a very entitled rider, yelled at both groups that they were running on a fast bike path, huh!  Sibylle, battling Vancouver traffic on a bike everyday, called after him, that she loved him too.  Lets keep it friendly, dudes and dudettes.  Share the road...  But I digress, the fall colours, fresh air was too beautiful to let a grumpy rider foul the mood.  Karl entertained the group with his wise stories about fast cows and slow cows, or was it fast bulls and slow bulls, road kill and chafed nipples... and in between parting wisdom, could be heard moaning about getting old and low and finding the pace a tad to fast.  
Karl and Sibylle turned around at the 11km mark, while Michael and Kyndra continued with a loop around Stanley Park, False Creek and along the beaches to the University Endowment lands.  Both finished what they set out to do.  Micheal's support crew included Sean, a avid photographer, so we'll hopefully post some nice images soon.

Please post your comments, impressions, corrections to the results and feedback anytime via the comment link below.  

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Results: 

First Name	Last Name	City	Age	Event	Time	Time
Kyndra	Moeller	Burnaby	30-39	50 Miles	2	10:58 PB
Michael	Brassil	North Vancouver	50-59	50km	2	6:15:40
Sibylle	Tinsel	North Vancouver	50-59	Custom - 22km	2	02:25
Karl	Jensen	North Vancouver	60-69	Custom - 22km	2+2**	02:25

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Bonus points - picked up garbage 

** Event Host Points

Please advise if you picked up trash, helped an old lady cross the street or other point worthy deeds. If I have missed someone, please advise as well. 

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Seawall100 2013

 

My first CFA event at last! Joined a few months back so somewhat overdue. Good to meet Karl, Sybille and Kyndra at the start. Also huge thanks to Margot, Sean, Sarah and Peter for 5 star support and pro photos to mark the occasion.

 

My personal goal was to improve on my furthest distance run to date (marathon) by trying for a 50km. Thought it would be an appropriate way to celebrate my 50th!

 

Eased into the day swapping stories with Karl across the bridge, through the park to the Convention Centre. Ran with Kyndra for the next few Km around the park. Stopped at the 2nd beach pool for a quick chat with Pete and some huarache cord adjustments. Reveled in the sunshine around false creek. Nothing like natural source vitamin D to lift the spirits, beats popping vitamin D tabs any day.  Marveled at the variety of dog breeds on parade. Nicely warmed up now and settled into run pace.

 

Chugged my new recipe running smoothy every 5km or so. Took on sufficient water to require 2 washroom breaks. Out along the water through Kits, Jericho and Spanish Banks. Overall I felt pretty good. As always it was difficult restarting even after micro breaks.  Energy levels on an even keel, no digestive issues or cramping.

 

Somewhere around Spanish Banks decided to drop the huaraches in favour of Vibram 5 Finger KSO's. My forefoot soles were suffering from early stage friction blisters. Apparently the skin on my feet is not tough and thick enough for marathon plus distances yet. A work in progress. Toughness takes time. The KSO's felt very decadent and luxurious, especially with the Toe Sox! Blisters nipped in the bud.

 

 May have taken a wrong turn near UBC and ended up at the Chan Centre without seeing the "Endowment Lands" sign. No matter, headed back East on NW Marine, found the sign and gave it a good kick for being so elusive. 

 

Met up with Sean again about 8km out from Granville Island - how lucky can you get? On cue Runmeter announced 50km completed in a charming computer generated female British accent - cheers and high fives all round! Support from Margot and Sean made the last part feel too easy - almost sorry to stop at Granville. So ended a memorable day in the sunshine with one goal behind me and life beyond 50 ahead......... 

2010 Seawall 100 - Results

23 October 2010 - Rachel, Sibylle and Reagan ready to start.

Event Report:  It was a very small field that started the Seawall 100 this year.  The usual suspects were notably absent.  One was busy taking care of a new baby, two are out with injuries, another claims he was too busy earning a living and the last left the province to avoid having to do the run.  Can't understand why, it's such a pretty course.  It was a great day for running and the forecast rain held off until the very end.

Congratulations to Rachel for putting on such a great performance.  She set out to run further than 82 K and longer than 12 hours.  She ran strong all day.  If there were bonus points awarded for cheerfullness she would get lots.  It's nice to see someone enjoying a long run.  Special thanks to those who came out to support her.

You can read a complete report of Rachel's adventure on her blog.

Please post your comments, impressions, corrections to the results and feedback anytime via the comment link below.  

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Results: preliminary results

First Name	Last Name	Distance	Time	Points
Rachel	Fouladi	84.5 K	12:04:20	2+1*
Susan	Hui	35.5 K	5:30	1 crew
Reagan	White	27   K	3:00	2+1*
Susan	Leung	19.0 K	2:49	1 crew
Jess	Dagg	11.5 K	1:51	2+1*
Tanya	Jones	9 K	1:16	1+1*
Sibylle	Tinsel	8 K	0:58	1+1*
Karl	Jensen	crew + EH		2+1*+2**
Norma	Bastidas	DNS		-1

* Bonus points - picked up garbage 

  

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2009 Seawall 100 - Results

 

24 October 2008 - 8 morning starters

Event Report (written by Gilles Barbeau)

Just a quick break from our busy life selling our condo and moving to a new apartment to acknowledge the performance of Karl Jensen, who is our first and only finisher of the two year running of the Seawall 100 in a very respectable time of 23:17. Karl told me that his newfound love for pavement is second to his sweetie. He also mentioned that the support of John and Wendy were instrumental in completing his 10th, yes that’s 10th 100 miler of the year. There were also some notable performances for the 50 miles distance by Tim and Lori. I don’t know why they have to run so fast though.

It was a beautiful fall day in Vancouver, the kind of day that you just want to hit the road and put the pedal to the metal…and get a speeding ticket. But that was nothing compared to the frustration of not being able to run, thanks to H1N1. Lucinda and I organized that run so that I could do a 100 miler among the so pleasant territory of my daily runs but ironically I haven’t able to run any of it so far.  I would to apologize on behalf of myself and Lucinda for the late report and posting of times. It’s been a crazy time for us lately but I sure plan to show up on the starting line next year healthier and more affluent, you know with the sale of the condo and all.

Please post your comments, impressions, corrections to the results and feedback anytime via the comment link below. 

 

 

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Name	Distance	Time	Points
Karl Jensen	100 miles	23h 17m	2
Tim Wiens	50 miles	7h 52m	2
Lori Alexander	50 miles	7h 57m	2
Heather Urquhart	29 km	3h 23m	3
Craig Moore	27 km	3h 23m	3
Ean Jackson	custom	2h 35m	2
John Machray	?		1
Bary Hopkins	?		2
Wendy Montgomery	?		2
Maureen Wiens	Crew		1
Gilles Barbeau	Crew		1
Chulita Barbeau	Crew		1

 

 

 

 

 

Please advise if you picked up trash , helped an old lady cross the street or other point worthy deeds. If I have missed someone, please advise as well. I will be contacting the few runners that are misisng their times and distances

 

 

2008 Seawall 100 - Results

25 October 2008 - 10 starters

Event Report by Gilles Barbeau:

It was a beautiful fall day for the first run of the Seawall 100. Ten runners were at the starting line with 3 of them having expressed with more or less conviction that they were going for the full 100 mile distance.

Despite a solid performance for the 50 mile distance by Tim Wiens in just under 8 hours, the 100 mile distance remains unconquered. Not even our legendary 100 miler, Mr. Karl Jensen was able to master the course. He said he would be back next year for his revenge. At this point of the conversation I would like to re-introduce you with the following comment about the course:

“The Seawall 100 is probably the easiest 100 miler around but don't fool yourself it will test the best of any long distance runner. A veteran Ultra-Runner will tell you that so much pavement and flat running will tax your body parts in ways that you did not imagine existed. “

And I can assure you that Karl can testifies to that. I drove John and Daniel at around 10 pm to meet with him in Kits and to spend the night  running with him. Despite such lovely offer of companionship Karl figured that the pavement had got the better of him and that there was not enough glory in this thing to go on. So the decision was made to pack it up and head home to share a warm bed with his sweetie. Of course Daniel and John were deeply disappointed but managed to hold it. Such is the world of ultra-running. It's not suppose to be easy, that's why my mamma doesn't run ultras.

Well, that’s it folks. I’m sure counting on being there next year and beat this thing.  

Please post your comments, impressions, corrections to the results and feedback anytime via the comment link below. 

Photos can be added to the CFA Flickr group, tagged with  Seawall1002008 Seawall100 and ClubFatAssEvents. Here is a slideshow of the wonderful photos form Lucinda and others posted so far.  

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First Name	Last Name	Distance	Time	Points
Karl	Jensen	70 Miles	14:40	3
Tim	Wiens	50 Miles	7:56	2
Chad	Hyson	50 Miles	9:20	2
Al	Harman	65 km	6:10	1
Killaine	Sharman	50 km	4:59	3
Daniel	Probst	25 Miles	4:30	2
Ean	Jackson	25km+?	2:18	3
Desmond	Mott	25km+?	2:18	3
Meredith	Kho	?	?	?
Lorraine	Suomi	17 km	2:00	1
Ryan	Melcher	aid station/ crew		1
Danielle	Mac Leod	aid station/ crew		1
John	Machray	aid station crew		1
Linda	Machray	aid station crew		1
Gilles	Barbeau	aid station crew		1

Please advise if you picked up trash , helped an old lady cross the street or other point worthy deeds. I may not have gotten it in there. 

Seawall 100

Start: 25 Oct 2008 08:00

End: 26 Oct 2008 14:00

Location: 

West Vancouver, BC Canada

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Backgrounder - Seawall 100

The idea of the run began as a love of the Vancouver Seawall. For years my husband Gilles has run the Seawall in his daily commute and training. Now after 13 years of running the Seawall I thought it would be a good celebration to organize a run on his favorite course and his favorite distance. Well,  I'm not sure about favorite distance but he sure seems to take a lot of joy in those all night runs. 

This is a serious event for individuals with a pure quest to experience the love of the distance at its most challenging. If you’re only ready for part of the run, come along and support the ultra distance runners at anytime during the day or night, even better during the night, that's when the spirit is feeble and moral support most needed. Meet at any point on the course. If you have been wanting to try a night run this is your chance to see just what the experience is like. Expect the runners to be at their slowest but I can assure you that the company will be very much appreciated.

Route

The Seawall 100 is probably the easiest 100 miler around but don't fool yourself it will test the best of any long distance runner. A veteran Ultra-Runner will tell you that so much pavement and flat running will tax your body parts in ways that you did not imagine existed.

While most of the challenge of a typical 100 mile events, altitude, elevation gain and such have been removed, the weather, being end of October,  could potentially throw a monkey wrench into your plan. So make sure to pack and have access to several change of clothes and options, specially during the night when you tend to be depleted and to get cold very quickly.

Notes on Crewing and Muling

They are both allowed and welcomed. There are really unlimited access for crews, the only difficulty will be to find parking in the downtown portion of the course. Worst case your crew might have to walk a bit to be able to service you.

An option if you don't have a crew would be to buddy up with someone and arrange to leave your car somewhere along the course. If you're strategic about it you can be well sufficient.

If a generous friend plans to support you by bike, which is really a suitable option, take note that on the Seawall around Stanley Park you can only go counterclockwise. I don't think it would be much of a concern during the night or if it's raining like a peeing cow but if it's a nice sunny day and everybody, their mama and their dog is out you will have to abide. On most other section make sure to stay on your designated side of the path.

If none of the above are available to you, make sure that your credit with 7-11 is in good standing.

List of Entrants

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The Differences

This event follows the guidelines provided by Club Fat Ass for safe and successful, informal endurance sports events:

• It is free for members. Sign up as a Club Fat Ass member!
• It is hosted by a Club Fat Ass member
• It is informal. Participants should not expect aid or course marking. They should know how to read course instructions.
• It is environmentally friendly. No trace of the event should remain after the event.

Participants download from the Internet the course directions based on natural, urban and physical landmarks, mostly bike paths and the Seawall. As with orienteering, runners who pause frequently to consult the written directions have the opportunity to catch faster runners who go off course. Runners who know their way around the urban jungle and who can resist the many temptations of city life have a distinct competitive advantage. 

More Information

Detailed questions and clarifications are provided in the FAQ.

Thanks - Seawall 100

Please contact us if you would like to support the "Seawall 100" run in any way.

Our hope is to make this event totally self-supporting. In other words, do all of the organization beforehand and also participate. This would be an impossible dream without a lot of behind the scenes help. Many thanks to:

Kintec Footlabs Thank you for the awesome recognition prizes.
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.
Mosquito Creek Grill - www.mosquitocreek.com Thank managers Kelly and Lucy Nielson for the free beer you get at the finisher party.
Tim Wiens: Thanks for measuring the course and providing the maps.
Sibylle Tinsel - www.ClubFatAss.com: Club Fat Ass helps the race with web hosting, online registration and coaches us on how to host a safe, fun, environmentally-friendly event

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