2008 December - Foolish Gerbil Twelve Hour Trail Run - Results
December 6 - 14 starters
There were not as many participants as in the six hour version of this run. I'm don't know if that was because of the ridiculously early start time, the weather or perhaps some of the runners in the previous version have simply concluded that running with Fools is not really an experience that they want to repeat.
It was a treat to have some out-of-town friends join us.
Van "Pigtails" Phan drove up in the morning from Maple Valley, south of Seattle. For those of you who don't know Van, she is a phenomenally prolific marathon and ultra runner. In 2006 she ran 53 marathons/ultras and won the 2006 Trail Runner Magazine Ultra Runner Series with 1462 points. That was 561 points more than her nearest female competitor and 888 more than the nearest male. In 2006 she also kicked my butt at the Lost Soles 100 Mile Race, taking first place in the women's division and fifth place overall. She finished 33 minutes ahead of me, a humbling experience.
Lorie Alexander and Barry Hopkins drove from Kelowna, risking their lives on the Coquihalla Highway to join us. Both of their names appear frequently in Ultra race results. Lorie recently completed two 100 miler races on consecutive weekends.
Claudia Bullington did 43 K and qualified to become a Marathon Maniacs member. She joins at least one other CFA member, Gilles Barbeau, in that distinction. Being a Maniac beats being a Fool I suppose, although Gilles seems to be hedging his bets.
Kirsten Ramage came out and ran 30 K in the morning and returned in the late afternoon to drag one Fool along for the last 20.5 K if his run. Thanks Kirstin, I really appreciate your help.
Thanks to all who braved the mud and somewhat cold and miserable weather. Stay tuned for details of the next event in the Foolish Gerbil series, a 24 hour run on the weekend of January 17/18.
| Name | Distance | Time |
| Karl Jensen | 85.5 K |
11:54 |
| Chad Hyson | 70.0 K |
9:02 |
| Gilles Barbeau | 70.0 K |
9:56 |
| Lorie Alexander | 51.5 K |
5:40 |
| Barry Hopkins | 51:5 K |
5:40 |
| Kirsten Ramage | 50.5 K |
6:20 |
| Van Phan | 50.0 K |
5:28 |
| Baldwin Lee | 50.0 K |
6:50 |
| Arthur Gee | 50.0 K |
7:30 |
| Claudia Bullington | 43.0 K |
4:30 |
| Ran Katzman | 40.0 K |
3:45 |
| Jennifer McGrath | 40.0 K |
5:00 |
| John Machray | 40.0 K |
5:20 |
| Phil Waters | 33.0 K |
3:30 |
Flash - Foolish Gerbil Twelve Hour Trail Run
Why: To see if running twelve hours is twice as much fun as running six hours.
Who: The Fools and anyone who wants to join in the fun.
Where: Meet at the Park Centre on Sixteenth Avenue
When: Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 06:00
Click on the map for a PDF map with Trail names
Click here for a PDF close-up
Route: The course will consist of a 10 kilometer loop plus a short 1.5 K loop which will be done near the end of the twelve hours when there is not enough time left to do the 10 K loop again. The 10 K loop is on the south side of Sixteenth Avenue and requires crossing the road. Don't forget to look both ways, just like your mommy taught you. Maps and foolproof directions will be provided at the start.
Course Description:
The # refers to the trail numbers as shown on the official park map available at the Park Centre.
DIRECTIONS FOR THE 10K LOOP: Start and Finish is the gate at the parking lot entrance.
- Go north through the back of the parking lot onto #2, Cleveland to #10, Heron.
- Left onto Heron to #21, Salish.
- Left again onto Salish and across 16th to the continuation of Salish. Stay on Salish until you reach #12, Imperial trail.
- Left on Imperial to #22, Sasamat.
- Right on Sasamat to junction of #19, St. Georges.
- Right on St. Georges to Camosun Street.
- Right on Camosun Street, just after the school on your right you will see a trail entrance, take that short trail to the big information board at the corner of Camosun, 41st Ave and S.W. Marine Dr.
- Take the SW Marine trail that parallels the highway. After about .75 K you will come to an intersection.
- Go right for a very short distance and then left onto the trail that goes into the forest.
- This is trail #21, Salish. Do not take the Clinton trail #3 or the trail that continues to parallel the highway.
- Follow Salish, Heron and Clevland all the way back to the Park Center.
- Do it again and again and.... Reverse directions if you want a change of scenery.
DIRECTIONS FOR THE 1.5K LOOP: Start and Finish is the gate at the parking lot entrance.
- Go north again on #2, Cleveland trail. Continue past #10 and then eft on #13, Lily of the Valley. This is about halfway between 16th and 10th.
- This will quickly take you back to #21, Salish. Go left. Shortly after you will encounter #10, Heron.
- Left onto Heron. This will take you back to #2, Cleveland.
- Right on Cleveland to the Park Center. Once again make sure to circle to the entrance of the parking lot for a full 1.5k.
Lap Counting: You are responsible for counting your own loops. If you can't count then this run is probably not for you.
Results: If you want to be included in the results print your name, distance or loops and time on the sheet that will be under the windshield wiper of Karl's light green Dodge Caravan licence ANF 954.
Aid: Be prepared to be self-sufficient. There will be water at the Park Centre washrooms. Of course we will also have access to our vehicles at the end of each loop.
Motto: Nothing is foolproof to a talented fool.
Entry: There is no fee and you don't need to be a member of Club Fat Ass to participate in a Flash event, however whining is not allowed. No registration is required but please indicate your participation via the comment form below. You are responsible for your own well-being and safety and should be self sufficient. Please read the Release of All Claims. By participating in this event you agree to the terms of the Release of All Claims.
Contacts: Gilles Barbeau and Karl Jensen
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| 2008-12 Gerbil map-closeup.pdf | 686.72 KB |
| 2008-12 Gerbil map2.pdf | 866.15 KB |