Bagger Challenge. 1 April - 25 October - North Shore Mountains, BC Canada. See how many North Shore peaks you can run up and bag in a summer. Start racking up points now by bagging the snowless Howe Sound Island peaks. Find out more 
Ann's Get your FA Off the Couch: 20 October - North Vancouver, BC. A fun run on winding trails and back roads of lower Seymour Mountain. Two distance options, the "Old Chesterfield" 20 km or the "Cushy Couch" 10 km. Enjoy the fall atmosphere in a temperate rain forest. Not a member yet, take out a free trial membership to see what we are all about. More info and registration 
Seawall 100:
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Bagger Challenge. 1 April - 25 October - North Shore Mountains, BC Canada. See how many North Shore peaks you can run up and bag in a summer. Start racking up points now by bagging the snowless Howe Sound Island peaks. Find out more 
Photo right: EH Carlos (with Teagirl Katie) showing off the trails and views in his backyard. 
Pansyman Ultra Triathlon. 21 July - Vancouver, BC, Canada. 
Photo left: Ascending on the Baden-Powell Trail from the Lynn Headwaters to Mountain Highway
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North Shore Enduro
Vancouver Skyline XTC
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Photo left: Dave Cressman of Distance Runwear having fun during last year's snowy Spring Mountain Highway Madness run.
Spaghetti Trees. 30 March - Victoria, BC, Canada. Teagirl Katie, the girl who runs in a dress (and stockings) shows off the best our west coast has to offer. Find the elusive Spaghetti Trees on the 12km or 16km trail loop run in East Sooke Regional Park. Skip past ancient copper mines and gorgeous west coast vistas. Get to the start via an optional bike ride along the Galloping Goose trail from the ferry. Play along with Katie's antics along the course and finish the day with a pint of local micro brew in a 116-year-old pub. Why is it called Spaghetti Trees? We'd love to hear your guesses :). Find out more 
Burnaby Mountain Run. 14 April - Burnaby, BC, Canada. Check out the trails around the Simon Fraser University. Great views - weather permitting - and a killer hill! Details 
Flash - Marathon Shuffle. 28 April - Powell River, BC Canada. A fun, low key shuffle (hike or run) on a 29 km section of the 
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Photo right: At the start of last years Carpilano Canyon Night Run
Flash - Burnaby Lake 80K
Photo left: We anticipate less snow during this years Spring Mountain Highway Madness run.
Spaghetti Trees. 30 March - Victoria, BC, Canada. Teagirl Katie, the girl who runs in a dress (and stockings) shows off the best our west coast has to offer. Find the elusive Spaghetti Trees on the 12km or 16km trail loop run in East Sooke Regional Park. Skip past ancient copper mines and gorgeous west coast vistas. Get to the start via an optional bike ride along the Galloping Goose trail from the ferry. Play along with Katie's antics along the course and finish the day with a pint of local micro brew in a 116-year-old pub. Why is it called Spaghetti Trees? We'd love to hear your guesses :). Find out more 
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Vancouver Mountain Film Festival - Trail Running Show. 10 February - Centennial Theatre, North Vancouver, BC Canada. A multimedia evening featuring tales, movies and images from the Westcoast Trail Running Scene. 
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Capilano Canyon Night Run. 16 February - North Vancouver, BC, Canada. A 90-minute run that starts in a suburban neighborhood, traverses the twilight zone, then stimulates your senses with a trail run in the mist and inky blackness of the Capilano Canyon. Choose between a guided group run at a gentle pace for the socially-inclined and first time night runner, or a competitive run for those more motivated by the clock and the opportunity to rip their buddy's lungs out. Both runs are followed by a pool party, a potluck party as a celebration of Fat Tuesday. Entry limited to the first 50, so please 
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CFA VIP Christmas Party:
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With less than 5 weeks 'till Christmas, it's time to start thinking about the gift you'll give that special someone. Consider a Club membership or t-shirt! 
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North Shore Bagger Challenge
Club Fat Ass and our members support a variety of charities, causes and events. Please check them out 
Bagger Challenge. 1 April - 25 October - North Shore Mountains, BC Canada. See how many North Shore peaks you can run up and bag before the end of the week. Check out the competition and find out more 
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Bagger Challenge. 1 April - 10 October - North Shore Mountains, BC Canada. See how many North Shore peaks you can run up and bag between now and Thanksgiving. With the higher peaks now clear of snow, it's now prime bagging season. Check out the competition and find out more 
Photo right: Views from the ferry terminal at the start of the Sunshine in September trail run.
Fall Mountain Highway Madness: 11 September - North Vancouver, BC Canada. Need some hill training? This one is for you. Details 
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Bagger Challenge. 1 April - 25 October - North Shore Mountains, BC Canada. See how many North Shore peaks you can bag in a summer. There's something for all ages and abilities. Find out more 
Photo left. Wendy at the TCT Pavillion on Granville Island in Vancouver
Mary Leliveld's Happy Trails: 28 July
Photo left: Making your way through Capilano Canyon
Go Home via the Hanes Valley. August 25 - North Vancouver, BC, Canada. Chose between a nice and easy 14km trail or tough, backcountry wilderness runs of 18km or 30km length. More 
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2012 Travelling Colours Contest. Same contest, same rules, new year. Pictures of your 2012 adventures wearing your Club t-shirt (any colour) can be posted to Flickr following the instructions 
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Bagger Challenge. 1 April - 25 October - North Shore Mountains, BC Canada. See how many North Shore peaks you can run up and bag in a summer. Start racking up points now by bagging the snowless Howe Sound Island peaks. Find out more 
TCT Social Club. 1 April - 3 September - Trans Canada Trail, BC Canada. See how far you can run on the TCT from Horseshoe Bay to the Coquihalla Summit. Self guided. 
A Dream Of Giants - Book Launch Extravaganza. 18 April. Vancouver, BC Canada. Join us for the Vancouver launch of "Dream of Giants", a book about the Sunshine Coast Trail, by Emma Larocque. Bob Davey, one of the original trail builders, will cover highlights of the trail and first hand information about the trail and the upper Sunshine Coast area for hikers, runners, canoeists, kayakers, environmentalists and others who might be interested in taking an adventure holiday close to the lower mainland. The event is free for members and non-members alike. More info 
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Flash - Seymour Sunday. Only two more - North Vancouver, BC, Canada. Join Marc on 90min training runs on the trails around Seymour Mountain. All abilities. Please check the event calendar for upcoming Seymour Sundays or click 
Flash - Quicksilver Spring Run Off.
Mountain Highway Madness - Spring edition
Spaghetti Trees. 31 March - Victoria, BC, Canada. Carlos has kindly agreed to take over hosting duties for this years run and will be showing off the best our west coast has to offer. Find the elusive Spaghetti Trees on the 12km or 16km trail loop run in East Sooke Regional Park. Skip past ancient copper mines and gorgeous west coast vistas. Finish the day with a pint of local micro brew in a 116-year-old pub. Why is it called Spaghetti Trees? We'd love to hear your guesses :). Find out more 
Photo right: Refuelling on the trails of the Spaghetti Tree run
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Refer A Friend Contest. Check out how you can win in the 
Flash - Seymour Sunday. Ongoing - North Vancouver, BC, Canada. Join Marc on a 90min training run on the trails around Seymour Mountain. All abilities. Please check the event calendar for upcoming Seymour Sundays or click 
Run to the Clouds. 3 March - Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada. A 12.5km or 25km run, all on trails with some gravel road sections. Come see and run around beautiful Buntzen Lake and surrounding mountains. A challenging route with over 2000 vertical feet (or 600 metres) of elevation gain/loss. Fantastic views of Buntzen Lake and the Greater Vancouver area. 
Mountain Highway Madness - Spring edition
Spaghetti Trees. 31 March - Victoria, BC, Canada. Teagirl Katie, the girl who runs in a dress (and stockings) shows off the best our west coast has to offer. Find the elusive Spaghetti Trees on the 12km or 16km trail loop run in East Sooke Regional Park. Skip past ancient copper mines and gorgeous west coast vistas. Get to the start via an optional bike ride along the Galloping Goose trail from the ferry. Play along with Katie's antics along the course and finish the day with a pint of local micro brew in a 116-year-old pub. Why is it called Spaghetti Trees? We'd love to hear your guesses :). Find out more 
Win with Distance Runwear. As a kick off to 
Steering Committee. 
Photo: Our mascot, Piggy Porker, and Squamish Scrambler newbie, Andrew, preparing for a pork roast
Refer A Friend Contest. Check out how you can win in the 
Photo right: Refuelling after the Squamish Scrambler. Eat up, Eric!
Capilano Canyon Night Run. 18 February - North Vancouver, BC, Canada. A 90-minute run that starts in a suburban neighborhood, traverses the twilight zone, then stimulates your senses with a trail run in the mist and inky blackness of the Capilano Canyon. Choose between a guided group run at a gentle pace for the socially-inclined and first time night runner, or a competitive run for those more motivated by the clock and the opportunity to rip their buddy's lungs out. Both runs are followed by a pool party, a potluck party as a celebration of Fat Tuesday. Entry limited to the first 50, so please 
Business Members. We are happy to welcome some new business members to the Club this year. 
Photo: It must be love! Ran kisses the fire hydrant after completing 50K on New Years Day.
Refer A Friend Contest. Check out how you can win in the 
Photo right: Trish plays the agony pipes at the Run for the Haggis
Business Members. We are happy to welcome back 
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Second Annual Fat Ass Festival of Outdoor Adventures. Don't be shy: Share your short videos of awesome adventures with fellow Club members and the world at the Fat Ass equivalent of the Oscars. All submissions will be acknowledged, those with the top votes will make it to the 
Travelling Colors Contest. Share photos of your adventures wearing your Club shirt (any colour) on Flickr. Get your pals to "like" your submissions and win awesome prizes! Instructions 
Bagger Challenge.
Mutha's Nature Trail Run: 2 October - Vancouver, BC Canada. Join Event Host Ryan Conroy for 10km, 25km or 50km on relatively easy trails with moderate elevation gains. More 
Photo: Al en route to the turn around during a past Seawall 100.
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Second Annual Fat Ass Festival of Outdoor Adventures. Don't be shy: Share your short videos of awesome adventures with fellow Club members and the world at the Fat Ass equivalent of the Oscars. All submissions will be acknowledged, those with the top votes will make it to the 
Bagger Challenge. 1 April - 10 October - North Shore Mountains, BC Canada. See how many North Shore peaks you can run up and bag in a summer. Given that most peaks in this cold west coast summer are still covered with snow and ice, we strongly advise to focus on the lower Howe Sound island peaks and to only head above the snowline if you carry the appropriate alpine winter gear (and know how to use it). Find out more 
Photo left: Bagger's Michael, Ryan and Ean enjoying the sunshine on a recent day in the mountains.
Photo left: A group of Fat Asses during a Stein Valley traverse a few years ago.
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Refer A Friend Contest. Check out how you can win a pair of trail shoes in the 
Bagger Challenge. 1 April - 10 October - North Shore Mountains, BC Canada. See how many North Shore peaks you can run up and bag in a summer. Start racking up points now by bagging the snowless Howe Sound Island peaks. Find out more 
Flash - 5 Peaks Burnaby Mountain Warm Up. 22 May - Burnaby, BC Canada. A fun and free group orientation run on the Sport (6.3K) and Enduro (9.8K) courses of the 
The Slack Ass 50. 12 June - Edmonton, AB, Canada. Join Event Host Alli Conroy for 13 or 50 miles of Edmonton's extensive trail system along a beautiful river valley. A mix of forest trails and pavement, the trail will follow rolling, well-established trails through major parks for most of the route. There will be some steeper cross country style terrain to mix it up a bit so be prepared. Start/finish at the main pavilion at Hawrelak Park. Find out more and register 
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Refer A Friend Contest. Check out how you can win a pair of trail shoes in the 
Weekly Training Runs. They're popping up like mushrooms in the forest after a spring rain! Please check the CFA website for details, as dates, times and locations may change from week to week.
Photo right: Pushing up Burnaby Mountain
Peaks race on Burnaby Mountain in June. Get to know the trail you will race on so you can kick some butt on race day! Of course, you are welcome to run with us even if you are not registered for the 5Peaks race. Details and free registration 
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Weekly Training Runs. They're popping up like mushrooms in the forest after a spring rain! Please check the CFA website for details, as dates, times and locations may change from week to week.
Spaghetti Trees. 2 April - Victoria, BC Canada. The newest offering on the Club Fat Ass calendar features a 12km or 16km trail run in East Sooke Regional Park past ancient copper mines and gorgeous west coast vistas. Get to the start via an optional bike ride along the Galloping Goose trail from the ferry. Play along with antics along the course and finish the day with a pint of local micro brew in a 116 year-old pub. Why is it called Spaghetti Trees? We'd love to hear your guesses :). Find out more 
Burnaby Mountain Run. 9 April - Burnaby, BC, Canada. Check out the trails around the Simon Fraser University. Great views - weather permitting - and a killer hill! Details 
Photo left: A group of hikers enjoying the old growth forest on the Sunshine Coast Trail during the Marathon Shuffle
Steering Committee. We are always looking for enthusiastic folks to join us and contribute with great ideas and actions. 
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Refer A Friend Contest. Check out how you can win a pair of trail shoes in the 
Weekly Training Runs. I'm pleased to announce that, due to popular demand, your Club now offers 3 weekly group runs in convenient locations around Vancouver, BC. The Pacific Nights are led by Ran in Pacific Spirit Park near UBC, usually on a Monday. The Capilano Nights are led by Sibylle in and around Capilano Canyon in North Van. The Burnaby Mountain Down Up Run is hosted by Rachel on the Burnaby Mountain SFU campus. Please check the website for details, as dates and times may change from week to week.
Steering Committee. Please help me to welcome Kristin Ohm-Pedersen to the CFA Steering Committee. Kristin will be the chairing the Event Promotion Committee. 
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Flash - Pacific Nights. 12 January - Vancouver, BC Canada. A mid-week group trail run in the dark. Expect mud, rain, cold temperatures, total darkness, slippery roots and stairs. Possibility of magnificent views of lights on the ocean, north shore mountains, and downtown Vancouver. More details 
2011Membership Registration. 
Photo left: Rachel, winner of the Refer A Friend Contest
Contests. (Drum roll...) I am happy to announce the winners in the annual club contests. Reagan White and Jess Dagg share the crown in the 
New Initiatives. So many ideas, so little time. We are hoping to offer training runs in the new year as well as another free, short course, Check-Us-Out run. If you like to be involved in rolling this out, please 
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Flash - Cinny Bun Run. 18 December - Vancouver, BC Canada. Join Reagan on a training run for the Vancouver New Year's Fat Ass 50. The course will wind it's way over 15km from Spanish Banks through Pacific Spirit Park and back. More details and registration 
Vancouver New Year's FA 50 Run. 1 January 2010 - Vancouver, BC, Canada. A 50 km resolution run to kick off the New Year on the right foot. Those who are more hung-over and those with resolutions they are not likely to keep can opt for a custom course of 1 to 49 km. More details 
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2010 Point Series. Through a strategic mix of wearing her Club Fat Ass shirt in non CFA events, signing up early for events, collecting garbage and referring new members, Jess Dagg has gained ground on Ean, Reagan, Des and Sibylle. However, the race is still on, watch your back, Jess! The winner will win bragging rights and a pair of new runners! Read 
First Annual Fat Ass Film Festival. Wednesday 3 November - North Vancouver, BC. Join us and our friends at Kintec for an exclusive screening of videos from CFA runs and peak bagging expeditions throughout the year. Who knows... you might be a movie star? Cat-calling and throwing of insults allowed, although we ask that you not hurl peanuts or popcorn unless you plan to stick around and help with the cleanup. There will be voting and awards. If you are willing to 
risk running the gauntlet of paparazzi and groupies, at 9:00pm we reconvene with the esteemed directors and movie stars next door at the Taylors Crossing Pub. 
CFA - Steering Committee Mixer: Tuesday 9 November - North Vancouver, BC. There are so many things we could do to make the Club even better... if only a few more people would chip in a few hours per month. If being a part of the management of the Club is something you'd consider, please join us for a Steering Committee Mixer. We'll talk about plans for next year and you'll have the opportunity to ask questions about the roles of the different Steering Committees. 
We really need you! We are especially looking for an enthusiastic person to chair the Event Host, Marketing and Sponsorship committees. Please 
Go Deep: 13 November - North Vancouver, BC. Join our new Event Host, Reagan White on a challenging but beautiful 20 km or an easier, but equally stunning 12km course on lower Seymour Mountain. Register 
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Refer A Friend Contest. Same contest, same rules, new year. Up-to-date standings
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Bagger Challenge. 1 April - 10 October - North Shore Mountains, BC Canada. See how many North Shore peaks you can run up and bag in a summer. Find out more 
New Member Welcome. New to the Club? We've heard the word on the street is that CFA is only for the big dogs... you know, the ones that run all day and run all night and eat their young. Our new 
Foursquare Game. When not out there running with you, members of the Club's Steering Committee are constantly looking for ways to make the Club more fun and engaging for you. We're currently evaluating Foursquare, an online game-thing that uses GPS data from your smartphone. 
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Refer A Friend Contest. Up-to-date standings
Photo right: Ali running through dandelion meadow during the Slack Ass in Edmonton
even if you are not registered for the 5Peaks race. Details and free registration 
Vancouver 100. Event Host - Craig Moore. The skies cleared for what might be the toughest 100km run out there, helping to accomplish a high finisher rate. We had 10 runners attempting the full enchilada, with a total of 51 athletes participating in one way or another. You can check out photos, comments and results 
Escape to Egmont. Event Host - Jackie Montgomery. With a brief break that allowed us some nice weather, we ran the first Escape to Egmont yesterday. With nine starters, we had fair representation of the communities of the sunshine coast. Powell River, Sechelt and Earls Cove runners made the trip to the Earls Cove ferry terminal for the 8:30am start. After starting off with a fairly long uphill along the highway, we made our way along Egmont road (past the brand new firehall!) and onto the forest service road that took us up to Klein Lake. For a full report and results, click 
Chuckanut Calf Cramper. Event Host - Genissa Sygitowicz. Fun was had by all at the inaugural Chuckanut Calf Cramper! We had beautiful, sunny weather, cool and perfect for running. After 5 hours on the trails, we were anxious for a cold homebrew and some BBQ. The course proved to be challenging even for the RD, who decided to turn herself around early and hightail it for the keg! Next year's event will be held on Saturday, May 28th (4th Saturday in May) and feature shorter run options in addition to a longer (30k ish) route. Results, photos and videos 
5Peaks CFA Burnaby Mountain Warm Up. Event Host - Craig Moore. We had a nice cool day for a group run on top of Burnaby Mountain. In fact it was only about 8C with a breeze that lacked the warmth of the previous few days when temperatures where up to double that. I for one kept my sweatshirt on until we started to run. Starting in parking lot C was the right place to be for access to the race day course, but, as many of us hadn't been there before it was a little fun to find. Slowly everyone trickled in after driving in circles a bit and making phone calls to help locate the lot. Then we had the challenge of buying a parking ticket to steer clear of the campus security forces that I saw driving around. Actually, that was a nice way for some of us to get a little warm up run because the ticket meter was quite a distance from the area where we parked. Read on 
Flash - Foolishly Yours 50km. Event Host - Karl Jensen. Results are posted 
Refer A Friend Contest. Same contest, same rules, new year. Up-to-date standings
Bagger Challenge. 1 April - 10 October - North Shore Mountains, BC Canada. See how many North Shore peaks you can run up and bag in a summer. Start racking up points now by bagging the snowless Howe Sound Island peaks. Find out more 
North Shore Enduro. 8 May - North Vancouver, BC, Canada. A fun run in Vancouver's rugged North Shore mountains, the Enduro is on a 7.6 km loop course that lasts up to 6 hours. A safe and challenging first trail run featuring some easy and some technical terrain. A great social event for the team runner (2-6 runners can form a team). A tune-up for Western States and other summer 100-milers for the competitive solo runner. 
Tour de Howe Sound. 14-16 May, Howe Sound, BC, Canada. A sailing, trail running/hiking weekend adventure. Featuring a sailboat "race" around the outside of Bowen, Anvil, Gambier and Keats Islands, Fell Running: 4 peaks on 4 islands, approximately 46 km of trails, 8,300m vertical climb and plenty of freshly-brewed ultra-fuel. Room for one more boats that can sleep 4+! Find out how to enter your boat and crew 
Flash - Escape to Egmont. 6 June - Egmont, BC, Canada. A part-road/mainly-trail out and back run from the Earl's Cove Ferry Terminal, past Klein Lake to Ruby Lake. An excuse to check out the northern-end-of-the-lower-Sunshine-Coast (have I confused you yet? Anticipated distances are approx. 15k and 25k (but custom distances easily accommodated). More 
New Member Chair. Please join me in welcoming your new Membership Chair, Jackie Montgomery. Jackie joined Club Fat Ass late last summer and promptly jumped in to rescue the Sunshine in September run. She enthusiastically is planning an array of new member initiatives and a flash event every month of the summer on the Sunshine Coast. Please don't hesitate to 
Fluffy Bunny. Event Host - Jess Dagg. The sun started to shine just after we finished! But..... the rain held off at the beginning, so we all enjoyed cruising around the Buntzen Lake area. A new member, John Pickles, came out for his first CFA event, and I must have done alright, as he says he'll be back :-) Doug and Bill tackled the new "long" course I developed, and my estimate was thankfully correct at 27km. A good challenge they said, especially since this was Doug's longest trail run ever. He shortened it a bit, but still...Congrats Doug! He also won a Trail Runner subscription at the post-event coffee locale so that should keep him going. Thanks Trail Runner mag and other sponsors for prizes. Photo and results are posted 
Eagle Walz. The Marathon Shuffle on the Sunshine Coast is quickly proving to be one of the more popular Club Fat Ass events. Over 75 starters explored the beautiful Sunshine Coast Trail, the trail work and new shelters by Eagle and his friends. We hope that the attention will help to stop the clear cut logging of the old growth forest. Mark this event on your calendar for next year. Results and photos 
5Peaks Bunzten Lake Warm Up. Event Host - 5Peaks (Eric Lorenz) and Club Fat Ass (Sibylle Tinsel) It was a perfect day for a run in a rain forest. The sky was overcast when our car pool arrived at the parking lot near Alouette Lake in Golden Ears Provincial Park. Soon excited chatter bonded the runners trying to figure out which group to sign-up for. We had 9 run leaders for about 30 runners, not a bad ratio. 
Refer A Friend Contest. Same contest, same rules, new year. Up-to-date standings
Bagger Challenge. 1 April - 10 October - North Shore Mountains, BC Canada. See how many North Shore peaks you can run up and bag in a summer. Until 21 June only the snowless Howe Sound Island peaks qualify. Find out more 
Burnaby Mountain Run.
Flash - Marathon Shuffle. 25 April - Powell River, BC, Canada. The Marathon Shuffle is a new CFA event with a long standing history. Since 1991, Eagle Walz has hosted the "Shuffle" as a fund-raiser for the Powell River Parks and Wilderness Society (PRPAWS). A CFA member is the only person to have run the whole SCT and CFA members are threatening to take back the current course records for the Marathon Shuffle, a 30km run or walk through beautiful terrain and remaining stands of old growth rainforest. A Half Shuffle distance is also possible. In support of Eagle and his environmental and social goals, CFA has "adopted" the Marathon Shuffle as a Flash Event. (Free for members and non-members of Club Fat Ass). More info 
Fluffy Bunny Trail Run: 1 May - Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada. Are you tough enough for the Fluffy Bunny? 9.5km, 15km and 27km options provide fun distances for the whole family. Go for a dip in Buntzen Lake afterward. Find out more 
The Porker. "The Porker" is Club Fat Ass's official mascot. He has a rich history and is manifested in several forms: our "golden" mascot, our Club logo and most recently, the ActivePorker iPhone app (see above). Our Club mascot is made of brass. He's a bit bigger than a loaf of bread and weights a ton! (Well, figuratively, anyway. You can read all about his history 
Spaghetti Trees. 3 April - Victoria, BC Canada. The newest offering on the Club Fat Ass calendar features a 12km or 16km trail run in East Sooke Regional Park past ancient copper mines and gorgeous west coast vistas. Get to the start via an optional bike ride along the Galloping Goose trail from the ferry. Play along with antics along the course and finish the day with a pint of local micro brew in a 116-year-old pub. Why is it called Spaghetti Trees? We'd love to hear your guesses :). Find out more 
Flash - Marathon Shuffle. 25 April - Powell River, BC, Canada. The Marathon Shuffle is a new CFA event with a long standing history. Since 1991, Eagle Walz has hosted the "Shuffle" as a fund-raiser for the Powell River Parks and Wilderness Society (PRPAWS). A CFA member is the only person to have run the whole SCT and CFA members are threatening to take back the current course records for the Marathon Shuffle, a 30km run or walk through beautiful terrain and remaining stands of old growth rainforest. A Half Shuffle distance is also possible. In support of Eagle and his environmental and social goals, CFA has "adopted" the Marathon Shuffle as a Flash Event. (Free for members and non-members of Club Fat Ass). More info
Speaking of shirts, we have a deal for you: Buy a classic blue or black short sleeve Club Fat Ass shirt and get a box of PowerBar Sport bars or gel chews. You can order yours 
Please 
Refer A Friend Contest. Same contest, same rules, new year. Up-to-date standings
Healthy Eating Workshop. 23 January - Vancouver, BC. Check out this nutrition workshop by business member Curb Ivanic of Core Fitness. Special rate for Club Fat Ass members. Details 
Spring Mountain Highway Madness. 21 March - North Vancouver, BC, Canada. This mind-numbing interval session is officially held twice a year. Runners complete one or more 15 km laps (with approximately 1 km or 3,300' of elevation change per lap) on a wide dirt and gravel access road (no traffic). Check it out 
Vancouver New Year's FA 50 Run. Event Host - Ean Jackson. New Year's Day: Now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual. ~Mark Twain 
Straight up, I also needed to get out of the house and move a bit. I figured that by picking a stupid run distance, for a day that has the worst weather in the year, on a day when most friends have the least amount of sleep and are the most hung-over, I'd find an equally stupid friend to run with and earn bragging rights. I was shocked and amazed that New Year's day 17 years ago when 10 friends showed up. 
With the weather forecast calling for record rainfalls on the first day of the second decade of the second millennium, I was even more shocked an amazed that 106 running friends should show up for this bizarre resolution run. It was a record-breaking year in many ways. 
Galbraith Mountain Tour. Event Host - Daniel Probst. The promised views were shrouded in fog, but the rains held off for the 14 runners who participated in the Galbraith Mountain Tour. Fueled by donuts provided by Daniel's mom the "slow" group was only 45min behind the fasties. Here is what Carolyn Goluzza had to say after the run: "I had SO much fun on this run!! Great trail system, awesome group to run with, and the views...well the trees were really pretty! And a big thanks to Daniel and his mom for the donuts!!!" To read more comments, see photos or results click 
Travelling Colours Contest. As the year came to a close, there were some interesting battles going on between the top finishers in the 2009 Travelling Colors Competition. Tactics included: promoting t-shirt photos on Facebook and Flickr with the message to friends and family being, "Vote for me!" All's fair in love and war! 
Pure Satisfaction: 13 December - North Vancouver, BC. 12km or 24km on slippery, wet, rooty, dark trails...the perfect way to start the busy Christmas season. Bring your jingle bells and wear your Santa hat. Details 
trail run on the Lake Padden & Galbraith Mountain trail systems. Prepare for the lack of stairs, boulders, roots and bears but with all the fun of the true single track. If we have clear weather there will be amazing views of Mt. Baker, San Juan Islands & the Northshore mountains of Vancouver. More details 
Vancouver New Year's FA 50 Run. 1 January 2010 - Vancouver, BC, Canada. A 50 km resolution run to kick off the New Year on the right foot. Those who are more hung-over and those with resolutions they are not likely to keep can opt for a custom course of 1 to 49 km. More details 
Squamish Scrambler. 6 February - Squamish, BC, Canada. This is an out-and-back snowshoe hike/run up to Elfin Lakes Cabin in Squamish (22km). Bring the family as far as Red Heather, a 10km return snowshoe hike, or continue on up towards Little Diamond Head, or out towards Mamquam Lake, depending on conditions and motivation. Savour spectacular views of The Tantalus Range, Howe Sound and Sky Pilot. More info 
Seymour Super Fun Run. Event Host - Michael Wardas. This run was blessed with lots of water. We almost needed snorkels to navigate the rivers on the trails. Read Jason's report - Midwest U.S. Style 
the way to Horse Loop!
New Year's Resolution Contest. It's time to stop thinking and to start acting about your New Year's Resolutions! We're again offering CFA members and anyone else who is interested a place where they can log their 2010 fitness resolutions. You can look at this as a goal-setting tool, as a way to keep yourself honest or as a contest to see how close you come to meeting your goals. More information at 
2009 Travelling Colours Contest. Time for some scheming and scamming...if you submitted photos to this years contest, you might want to ask your friends to comment and fave your contribution. The image recording most views/comments and faves (as determined by Flickr) will win this years contest and win a full refund of his or her 2010 Club membership dues. Pictures of your 2009 adventures wearing your Club shirt (any colour) can still be posted to Flickr following the instructions 
Flash - Foolish Gerbil 100 Mile Trail Run. 21 November - Vancouver, BC. A 100 mile run on the trails in Pacific Spirit Park. Join The Fools for a loop, or two, or three....or 16. Great training for the Vancouver New Year's Day 50km. Find out more 
Pure Satisfaction: 13 December - North Vancouver, BC. 12km or 24km on slippery, wet, rooty, dark trails...the perfect way to start the busy Christmas season. Bring your jingle bells and wear your Santa hat. Details 
Vancouver New Year's FA 50 Run. 1 January 2010 - Vancouver, BC, Canada. A 50 km resolution run to kick off the New Year on the right foot. Those who are more hung-over and those with resolutions they are not likely to keep can opt for a custom course of 1 to 49 km. More details 
Ann's Get your FA Off the Couch: Event Host - Ann Taylor. Thanks to all who endured another balmy monsoon at Ann's Get Your Fat Ass off the Couch.
Photo right: Sunrise at Dundarave Beach during the Seawall 100
Adventure Slideshow: Speaker Event thanks to Kintec Footlabs. It was a full house for the Club Fat Ass Adventure Slideshow and Year End Social. Members, members-to-be, spouses and friends, kids and dogs came out to share stories and photos of their outdoor adventures over the past year. More 
Flash - The Silly Chili Triathlon: Event Hosts - Ean Jackson and Sibylle Tinsel. The Run. 13 starters. All finished. When we met at Griffin gym, it was pouring, but the rain mercifully stopped for an hour as we did intervals on Mosquito Creek trail. Keegan Freeland was the speedster of the group.
Go Deep: Event Host - Cheryl Johnson. What can you say about a wonderful run with a great bunch of people on a day made for running. It was sweet! Sweet Go Deep is a great, great course. To make it even better 15 of my favorite Fat Assses came out to the start, including two new members. Welcome Heather and Scott! 
2009 Travelling Colours Contest. Don't miss your chance to submit you pictures of your 2009 adventures wearing your Club shirt (any colour, any year) The winner of this popular contest will receive a full refund of his or her 2010 Club membership dues. Pictures of your 2009 adventures wearing your Club shirt (any colour) can be posted to Flickr following the instructions 
Bagger Challenge 2009
Ann's Get your FA Off the Couch: 17 October - North Vancouver, BC. A fun run on winding trails and backroads of lower Seymour Mountain. Two distance options, the "Old Chesterfield" 20 km or the "Cushy Couch" 10 km. Enjoy the fall atmosphere in a temperate rain forest. Trial membership available. More info and registration 
Seawall 100: 24 October - West Vancouver, BC. An urban 100 miler, mostly on the Seawall path from Dundarave Park in North Vancouver to UBC. Enjoy an ultramarathon challenge with minimal concerns about wild beasts, altitude or elevation gain. Could definitively be described as the easiest 100 miler in North America if there is such a thing as an easy 100 mile run. Custom distances of 25-50-75 miles. Find out what else run100widow and her hilarious husband have up their sleeve 
Adventure Slideshow: 4 November - North Vancouver, BC. Join us and our friends and sponsors at Kintec for a social wrap up to the year. The evening will start with images from our 2009 events, munchies and the opportunity to mix and mingle. Slideshows and presentations of recent self propelled adventures, including the Baggers Challenge will be the highlights of the night. If you would like to contribute with a story and/or photos please 
Flash - Coldstream Chilly Willy 100: 7/8 November - Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park, Vernon, BC. Lorie dares you to run all night long under an almost full moon just after Halloween around a haunted lake! 100 miles or custom distances - pick your poison. Find out more 
Go Deep: 14 November - North Vancouver, BC. Challenging but beautiful 20 km course on lower Seymour Mountain. Register 
Pure Satisfaction: 13 December - North Vancouver, BC. 12km or 24km on slippery, wet, rooty, dark trails...the perfect way to start the busy Christmas season. Bring your bear and jingle bells and wear your Santa hat. Details 
2009 Travelling Colours Contest. Pictures of your 2009 adventures wearing your Club shirt (any colour, any year) can be posted to Flickr following the instructions 
Bagger Challenge 2009
5Peaks Buntzen Lake Warm Up: "It was a perfect day for a run in the mountains. The morning dawned clear and fresh and the temperatures soon reached the mid twenties. This was the first Club Fat Ass hosted orientation run for a 5Peaks race. Response was overwhelmingly positive from both run leaders and participants, especially for the short notice runners were given. Thanks to everybody who made this a success. 
Quite a few runners switched their shoes to take advantage of the Salomon shoe demo before heading out on either the 11km Sports- or the 15.5km Enduro course. Run leaders soon fell into a pace with their respective charges and enjoyed the vistas. With a leader/runner ratio of 1/3 everybody was well taken care off. Read on 
Go Home. Event Host - Des Mott. Well, the second running of the Hanes Valley went off without any problems. I had been a bit worried 3 days before the event as only 5 people had signed up, but my pleading for more eventually worked and 20 started with 2 no shows. 
Six runners opted for the 14 km out and back to Norvan Falls. Fourteen of us continued on our way in to the Hanes. As Rob, Dave and myself proceed to the creek crossing, we ran in to some hikers who told us they had heard what sounded like a large rock slide coming from the direction of Hanes Valley. I was a little concerned, because Wendy had set out earlier and should have been in the Hanes by this time. It turned out that the rock slide was closer to the third debris chute. 
Flash - Loving Lynn. Event Host - David Crerar. The inaugural Loving Lynn 33K run was held on Sunday, August 23rd below a sunny sky and a canopy of trees. Originally misbilled as a 50K, it actually felt like a 50K, with grueling climbs, dexterous rock-hopping up Lynn Creek, and the spongy, rooty, and gravelly goodness of the trails that run the entire length of Lynn Creek. More 
Flash - Juan de Fuca Marine Trail. Event Host - Carlos Castillo. Once again a brave group of adventurers strapped up their hydration packs, took one, possibly, final look at their vehicles and punched the start of their chrono's and headed into the deep dark woods of the west coast rainforest. The start was delayed by about 30 minutes as Jeff, our play leader, made arrangements as to who was doing what with which cars at which end! The weather was cool but clear, so we were looking forward to some breathtaking views and climbs 
Flash - Duel at the Pool. Event Host - Ean Jackson. Read all about the attacks of the Whale-, Mako- and Reef Shark 
Capilano Canyon Night Run - A Midsummer Night Dream. Event Hosts - Sibylle Tinsel and Ean Jackson. It's a lazy Sunday morning in August. The 8th annual Capilano Night Run ended a few hours ago. The co-host of the event tasked me with summarizing the evening before I can play, so here I sit in the hammock eating some delicious brownies left over from the party trying to think what to write... Since this event is intended to focus on the party, I'll start there... Full report, results and photos 
2009 Travelling Colours Contest. Pictures of your 2009 adventures wearing your Club shirt (any colour) can be posted to Flickr following the instructions 
Bagger Challenge 2009
Flash - E Momona 'Okole e holo ia ka hale 'u'uku o Pu'u 'Ula'ula (Fat Ass Run to the Red Hill Cabin). August 1 - Big Island, Hawaii, USA. Trail run on the Pu'u lava fields of Mauna Loa. Registration 
Flash - Duel at the Pool - 2009. August 19 - Vancouver, BC, Canada. A 5K swim in Kits Pool. At 8 complete laps to the kilometer, that makes this challenge 20 return laps, or 40 lengths of the world's best pool. Meet the Whale and Mako sharks 
Go Home via the Hanes Valley. August 22 - North Vancouver, BC, Canada. Chose between a nice and easy 14km trail or tough, backcountry wilderness runs of 18km or 30km length. More 
You'll find the latest event reports, including results, photos and videos 
2009 Travelling Colours Contest. Pictures of your 2009 adventures wearing your Club shirt (any colour) can be posted to Flickr following the instructions 
2009 Point Series. "Out of Action" Jackson is still the runaway leader, closely followed by Craig, Sibylle and Des. Up-to-date standings 
Go Deep or Go Home
lower Seymour Mtn.
Pure Satisfaction
Squamish Scrambler
Go Home. The Go Home 20K is a fall classic and sister run to the Go Deep or Go Home. Starting at the civilized hour of 9:00, it’s a good workout, and a challenge that trail runners of any ability can complete before lunch. Host, Dom Repta, lived up to the challenge: He stayed home! 
Squamish Scrambler
23 July 2006, features a 21km trail run on hilly, rough and possibly wet trails near Whitehorse, Yukon. Sue's event website is currently under construction. Be sure to come back to check out details.
The 1st of January this year saw many firsts for the 13th running of the Vancouver New Years Day Fat Ass 50. 
Last call for submissions for the 2005 Traveling Shirt Contest for a chance to win a 2006 membership refund. In a couple of weeks you will be asked to vote for your favorite picture. The winner will be announced in the February Newsletter.
Traveling Shirt Contest Vote. 
2006 Club Shirts. Do you have your black 2006 Club t-shirt yet? If you paid for shipping, the shirt should have arrived in your mailbox by now. If you opted to pick it up, just 
2005 Traveling T-Shirt Contest Results You, the judges, have spoken...we now have winners in the 2005 Traveling Colors Contest!
1st - Gary Robbins of Squamish, BC took top spot with the photo of his exuberant finish at the 50km Knee Knacker North Shore Trail Run last July. Gary will receive a refund on his 2006 membership dues and eternal bragging rights.
2nd - Robbins also took second place with his exposed rear end at Cape Spear. He officially becomes the first athlete to take a gold and a silver in the same event while being censored!
4th/5th - Ellie Greenwood at 5647m on Kala Patthar in Nepal's Everest region tied with Fred Wickens fighting the big fat-bottomed troll under a bridge near Seattle.
Congrats Gary, Glenn, Ellie, Fred and to all Club members who submitted photos of their blue club t-shirt in action!
Photo: doug MacKay using his new 2006 club colours as a head rest.
2006 Point Series. The contest were not only the fastest can win. Collect points for participation, good sportsmanship and member referrals. Peter Stace-Smith continues to be in the lead, followed by Gary Robbins and Ean Jackson. Up-to-date standings here.
2006 Club Shirts. Did you pick up your black 2006 Club t-shirt yet? If you opted to pick it up, just 
fortunate to have Jesper's World Run Project recounted personally and for the first time in English. I know that we have some amazing runners in Club Fat Ass but arguably none have accomplished anything close to what Jesper did over 662 days, 22 months, almost 2 years and 26,232 km. Read Craig's full report plus a selection of blog posts 
of the Club T-Shirt in action. To participate, just email me your photos or you can 
Canada. A trail run with a twist that explores some of the most scenic areas of Vancouver's famous North Shore mountains. 25K "Up", 25K "Down", 50K "Up and Down" and "Roll Your Own" custom distance options to suit all abilities. Approximately 3,000m (9,000') of elevation change over the 50K course on moderate to challenging trails. Find out more and register 
Poster Children. Thanks to the brave women who have come forward to pose as 2006 poster girl. New member, Julie Wobbe, of Ontario was the first to respond. Stay posted: Julie and her group of friends are thinking about hosting an event in their neighborhood.
2006 Traveling T-Shirt Contest. Looking forward to your photos of the Club t-Shirt in action. To participate, just email me your photos or you can 
addressed. There might be minor down times, so thank you in advance for your patience. 
bag pipes at the top of it for motivation. This will be the 4th year for this event, the first time as a Club Fat Ass event. There is a great chili lunch after the run. Last year we had veggie, beef, moose, caribou and bison chili. The proceeds are donated to the Mt Lorne Fire Hall. More information and registration 
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becoming the first woman to run the Juan de Fuca trail in under 10 hours, Berg opened a can of whoop-ass and became the first woman to ever earn platinum status (four loops of the 15K course.) Wow! Full Results and report .JPG "Full Monty 2006 - Starter Photo")
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Great Member Benefit: We are pleased to announce that Gunther von Hagens’ BODY WORLDS 3: The Anatomical Exhibition of Real Human Bodies has partnered with us to give away 4 tickets at each of the 4 remaining events this year. BODY WORLDS 3 seeks to answer most questions you have about your body – and probably a few you didn’t even think about. The exhibition, which is the life’s work of German anatomist, Dr. Gunther von Hagens, features about 200 specimens, including organs, organ systems and posed human bodies preserved through a process called plastination. For more information visit 
they earned the hard way. All have committed to sharing their motivation and success secrets for the benefit of the running community, so bring lots of questions.
Wendy's Get Your Fat Ass Off the Couch. At the 4th annual event we were greeted with fantastic weather, a great participant turnout, and an excellent aid station run by the one and only Mick McGuire. Congratulations to Gary, Ted, and Patricia for their recording breaking 20km run times. One bonus point went to Berglind for volunteering, without delay, for future CFA duties and one to Desmond for picking up garbage albeit it was a doggie poop bag. Even though, he did insist it was empty, we can never be certain. Full results, report and photos 
2006 Traveling T-Shirt Contest. Share those tender moments you shared with your black Club t-shirt during 2006 with your friends...and maybe win some great stuff! To participate, just email me your photos or you can 
Go Home. After torrential rainstorms there was a brief discussion about postponing the event, but in the end they did not go home. Full .jpg "Mike and Melissa's Fun Run 2006 - Nevee in Snow")
Mike and Melissa's Fun Run. Well we were blessed with a break in the weather with temperatures around the freezing mark and partly cloudy skies. 
Pure Satisfaction. Thanks everybody for coming out and making this 4th running of the Pure Satisfaction a great success. 21 runners toed the start line ready to brave the elements. In the end the rain and wind fore casted didn't materialize, the snow had almost completely disappeared and the blow downs were manageable. Full results 
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Vancouver New Years Fat Ass 50 Run and Freeze Your Fat Ass Swim. Why is it that every year when I write this run report, the first thing that comes to mind is the weather? The weather is always awful on New Years Day in Vancouver. This year was right up there with the worst weather in the 14-year history of the event. The fact that almost 100 people even bothered to get out of bed on such an ugly morning is proof sufficient that there are a lot of crazies out there. Read Ean's full report %20(Medium).JPG "Galbraith Mountain Tour 2006")
border were in for a great surprise. Over night the clouds had moved on and the sun had come out to join us for the day. Amazingly everyone made it on time even with a few border problems and a miscommunication with the five minute rule. In fact most were early and made for a good chance to chat in the sun before the start. We were running right on time for the start and after getting the starter photo we were off. 
2006 Point Series. With 2006 wrapped up, all event, crew, hosting, bonus and referral points determined, the 
Run to the Clouds. 12 April - Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada. A 12.5km or 25km run, all on trails with some gravel road sections. Come see and run around beautiful Buntzen Lake and surrounding mountains. A challenging route with over 2000 vertical feet (or 600 metres) of elevation gain/loss. Fantastic views of Buntzen Lake and the Greater Vancouver area. 
Photo left: a happy gaggle of women finishing last years Run to the Clouds.
Flash - Baldy's Bonkfest. 24 May - Squamish, BC, Canada. Part of the CFA - Stormy collaboration on training runs for the Stormy Trail Race. Details 
Events of Interest. 
STORMY Trail Race
As we hop along we come across what happens to you if you fall behind (in pictures to follow). We make it to the turn around point in about 1:45, and start to hop, slog back as I wonder where my skis are? When will this odyssey end? Will the trail suddenly improve? No answers come as we slog along, but what a beautiful day. I am in shorts, enjoying myself running in the snow. Why do my shins hurt and bleed? I thought Ontario snow was soft, go figure. Any way it is almost over 3 hours of slogging through the forest can be tough on you, but also enjoyable I must be sick. 
2008 Travelling Colours Contest. Same contest, same rules, new year. Pictures of your 2008 adventures wearing your Club shirt (any colour) can be posted to Flickr following the instructions 
North Shore Enduro
Flash - Marathon Shuffle. 25 April - Powell River, BC, Canada. The Marathon Shuffle is a new CFA event with a long standing history. Since 1991, Eagle Walz has hosted the "Shuffle" as a fund-raiser for the Powell River Parks and Wilderness Society (PRPAWS). A CFA member is the only person to have run the whole SCT and CFA members hold the current course records for the Marathon Shuffle, a 30km run or walk through beautiful terrain and remaining stands of old growth rainforest. A Half Shuffle distance is also possible. In support of Eagle and his environmental and social goals, CFA has "adopted" the Marathon Shuffle as a Flash Event. (Free for members and non-members of Club Fat Ass). More info 
Flash - Hyson's Hiatus. 
Flash - Hotspring Hustle. Date TBD - Pitt Lake, BC, Canada. There are hot springs in the mountains on Pitt River. They are hard to reach. Word is that they are quite beautiful. This is an adventure that aims to reward the adventure-seeker with not only an adventure, but with a relaxing dip in the springs! Find more info 
f course, if you are like most of us and are just getting the hang of Facebook, you can join the 
Burnaby Mountain Run. Event Host - Tara Haddad. Thanks everybody for coming out to attack the killer hill on Burnaby Mountain. I believe this is the first time in the history of the event that the weather gods laughed upon us. It was certainly nice to take in the breathtaking panoramic views of Vancouver, Burrard Inlet, Indian Arm and the snow covered mountain ranges beyond. Still, there were a few isolated snow patches hiding beside the trail on the north side of Simon Fraser University and the trees were bare (opposed to last year, where the event took place at the beginning of March and some green was already sprouting.) Read on 
Spring Bunny Hop. Event Host - James Sinclair. James was the lone bunny hopping around the beautiful trails of Oak Ridges Moraine. He's eager to meet BC Fat Asses, Amy and Andrew, who are about to move to Ontario and hope to get some more events and participation going.
2010 version, and I'd say if there is this type of interest, the run must go on. Special thanks to Diane Stace-Smith (my wife) and our friend Ruby Ferguson who came out and help set up the aid station at the North end of the lake - getting all those health food chips, cookies and gummy worms ready for runners wanting a short break. Also thanks to Peter vanGaalen (another CFA runner) who took a few hours off on Friday to come lug water and Gatoraid up the mountain to the high point turn-around so that runners would have a stash to draw on if needed up top. Full results 
Spring Mountain Highway Madness. Event Host - Ean Jackson. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... Or so it felt as we assembled under the Kintec tent at the start of the 8th annual Mountain Highway Madness. Global warming? What global warming? Yes, Mother Nature threw another late-season curve ball and gave us the most snow in the history of this event. In summary, the event was a disaster for those hoping to set a course speed record or get in multiple loops.
2009 Travelling Colours Contest. Pictures of your 2009 adventures wearing your Club shirt (any colour) can be posted to Flickr following the instructions 
Go Home via Hanes Valley: 23 August - North Vancouver, BC Canada.Join Event Host Des Mott for this new version of the classic "Go Home". 3 options all 100% trail: A 12 km run , fairly easy to Norvan Falls and back, a 18 km one way, more adventurous run to Grouse Chalet ( car or shuttle needed) or a longer 32 km loop to the chalet and back down via mountain highway. Fabulous views, weather permitting. More info 
Speaker Series - Kintec - Knee Injuries: 10 September - Vancouver, BC Canada. Join our sponsor and Business Member, Kintec Footlab and Club Fat Ass for a 30 minute run (optional) followed by a seminar on knee injuries. There will be pizza, a prize or two and lots of opportunity for questions and answers. This session is free and you do not need to be a member of Club Fat Ass to attend. 
Flash - Duel at the Pool: 15 September - Vancouver, BC Canada. A 5K swim in Kits Pool. At 8 complete laps to the kilometer, that makes this challenge 40 laps, or 80 lengths of the world's best pool. Join the little Mako shark, Whale Shark, Black tip Reef Shark and their friends (clown fish, angel fish and others are all welcome) to this showdown. Details 
Photo left: dusk over Capilano Canyon
Bill's Great Peak Ascent: Event Host - Bill Dagg. Full results 
2008 Travelling Colours Contest. The winner of this popular contest will receive a full refund of his or her 2009 Club membership dues. Kintec Footlabs is recognizing the second place photo with a pair of running shoes. Pictures of your 2008 adventures wearing your Club shirt (any colour) can be posted to Flickr following the instructions 
Galbraith Mountain Tour. 15 December 2007 - Bellingham, WA, USA. A 20 or 5.8 mile trail run of the Lake Padden and Galbraith Mountain trail systems near Bellingham, WA. Prepare for the lack of stairs, boulders, roots and bears but all the fun of the true single track. If we have clear weather there will be amazing views of Mt. Baker, the San Juan Islands and the North Shore mountains of Vancouver. More details 
too long and didn't get into the VNYDFA50K, you want to get an early start to losing some of all that weight you're going to put on over the holidays or you signed up for a spring 100 miler and you need to get in some miles. More info 
Squamish Scrambler: 10 February 2008 - Squamish, BC, Canada. An out-and-back snowshoe hike/run up to Elfin Lakes Cabin in Squamish (22 km). Bring the family as far as Red Heather, a 10 km return snowshoe hike. For a more challenging day, continue up toward Little Diamond Head or out toward Mamquam Lake, depending on conditions and motivation. Spectacular views of the Tantalus Range, Howe Sound and Sky Pilot. Rental snowshoes will be available. More info 
2008 Steering Committee. Our Steering Committee has been working hard all year and we are starting the new year with an enthusiastic group. All positions are filled - with the exception of the membership committee. Michele Sherstan has served two years and feels it's time to make room for somebody else with passion and a vision. We shall miss Michele's insight and ideas, but she will still be running with us and helping with this newsletter. If you are interested in developing the CFA membership, please 
Pure Satisfaction. Event Host - Craig Moore
Photo above: The starters at Pure Satisfaction in Deep Cove
Go Home. Event Host - Desmond Mott.
2007 Travelling Colours Contest. The Travelling Colours Contest 2007 is almost coming to an end. If you haven't submitted your 2007 photos of you and your Club Fat Ass shirt yet, you better get going. All submissions must be uploaded to 
Pure Satisfaction: Sunday 14 December - North Vancouver, BC. 12km or 24km on slippery, wet, rooty, dark trails...the perfect way to start the busy Christmas season. Bring your bear/jingle bells and wear your Santa hat. Details 
2009 Club Garment. Did you know Club membership dues include a garment? Collectors take note... the 2009 Club t-shirt will be 
Flash - Foolish Gerbil 12 Hour Trail Run. Event Host - Karl Jensen. 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. Kirstin 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 
Mike and Melissa's Fun Run. Event Host - Michael Wardas. Congratulations to all that came out for a wonderful day of camaraderie and running! I'd like to thank Melissa and her daughter Justine for being our two 'un-official' aid stations; one at the Vancouver picnic area after the first climb and one at the LSCR. They had chips, brownies and M & M's for those that wanted to stop long enough to partake. 36 starters today plyed the treacherous trails of the North shore, some on route some not! The 'official' route is ~27km with 3,200 ft (975m) of elevation gained and lost. The weather was wet most of the time with temperatures around 5-7 deg C and puddles-o-plenty on the trail. We encountered 2 hiking entourages with 20+ members that made zigging and zagging through moving obstacles all the more challenging! I ran with Jeremy who ran extremely well which enabled us to challenge each other duelling it out down Ned's! Of course Nevee the wonder dog accompanied me the whole way having a blast!
Flash - Foolish Gerbil 6 Hour Trail Run. Event Host - Karl Jensen. It was great to see so many new faces at the start of the run. I regret that I wasn’t able to run and chat with all of you. It was especially nice to see an “old” face that has recently been missing in action. Gilles has been out with sciatica and made his CFA comeback in style, running five big loops and one small one for a total of 51.5 K in 5:53. Welcome back Gilles. Kirsten came out intending to run just one or two loops, but did a bit of bonus distance on the first loop and then got connected with a couple of Fools. She did a total of 52 K in 5:53. Gilles and myself decided to do the second loop in reverse because we got tired of only seeing the backsides of the speedy kids: Chad, Ran and Rick. The scenery didn't improve. However, this was a learning experience because we discovered that doing the big loop counter-clockwise was more enjoyable. It seems that quite a number of people put in some bonus distance. That was in most cases a result of the foolproof directions being somewhat vague for the section between the Camoson and the intersection of the Salish and Clinton trails. We will fix that for the Twelve Hour version. Our apologies to all. Please read the motto. As an accountant I insist on accuracy, so I’ve added an extra 1 K to those who indicated that they did a bit extra but didn’t know the distance. Results 
New Year's Resolution Contest. It's time to stop thinking and to start acting about your New Year's Resolutions! We're again offering CFA members and anyone else who is interested a place where they can log their 2009 fitness resolutions. You can look at this as a goal-setting tool, as a way to keep yourself honest or as a contest to see how close you come to meeting your goals. More information at 
2008 Travelling Colours Contest. The winner of this popular contest will receive a full refund of his or her 2009 Club membership dues. Pictures of your 2008 adventures wearing your Club shirt (any colour) can be posted to Flickr following the instructions 
2008 Point Series. Des is the run away leader and on track again to win the pair of shoes, 
Speaker Series - Kintec Footlabs North Vancouver. 20 February 2008 - North Vancouver. Join Club Fat Ass Business Member, Kintec Footlabs, for a 45 minute run followed by a seminar on the science of selecting footware and how to prevent injury by not getting injured in the first place. There will be pizza, a prize or two and lots of opportunity for questions and answers. This session is free and you do not need to be a member of Club Fat Ass to attend. More info and registration 
Speaker Series - Kintec Footlabs Vancouver. 27 February 2008 - Vancouver. Same seminar, different (downtown Vancouver) location. There will be pizza, a prize or two and lots of opportunity for questions and answers. This session is free and you do not need to be a member of Club Fat Ass to attend. Register and find out more 
Burnaby Mountain Run. 9 March (note the date change) - Burnaby, BC, Canada. Check out the trails around the Simon Fraser University. Great views - weather permitting - and a killer hill! Check it out 
Spring Mountain Highway Madness. 16 March 2008 - North Vancouver, BC, Canada. This mind-numbing interval session is officialy held twice a year. Runners complete one or more 15 km laps (with approximately 1 km or 3,300' of elevation change per lap) on a wide dirt and gravel access road (no traffic). Check it out 
We have a winner in the 2007 Travelling Colours Contest. Glenn from North Vancouver won with his photo of his uh, "arrest" in Texas. Glenn received a refund on his 2008 CFA membership. Congratulations. 
Second place goes to Rhonda for her photo up on Amasa Back, aprox 250m above the Colorado River, looking out over Long Canyon and over to Dead Horse Point. Moab Utah. 
You can find instructions on how to upload your photos to Flickr and enter the contest 
Sponsors. Please support our Business Members and their upcoming events. 
Capilano Canyon Night Run. Both Event Hosts were out of action, so reports from the field are second-hand. Nobody got lost to death and the evening concluded with a great potluck at the Yellow Beacon. Results, photo and a report 
Squamish Scrambler. Event Host - Gary Robbins. As people trickled into the North Shore Athletics in Squamish, the weather tempted us with patches of blue and views of the surrounding snow covered peaks. Could we really get lucky for the third straight year?
Flash - Lynn Loop Night Run. Event Host - Colin Freeland. At first I thought it was just going to be Pano and myself running, Monty and Penny had to cancel. Then Ron call at about 8:40 saying he is on his way and John was running over. The reporter for the Globe and Mail showed up (Patrick) but just to talk and not run. Pano showed up with a friend and then we had 5 runners. It was a cold clear night and all the puddles where frozen, which ment no mud on the shoes. I was suprised at how much snow was on the trails. We had to take care it lots of spots exceptionally on the stair that were covered in ice. The clear skies plus the snow made it very easy to see your way. The trail was well tracked in the snow. We all stay together in a group for most of the run. The offical finish time was 1 hour and 8 min. More 
2008 Travelling Colours Contest. Same contest, same rules, new year. Pictures of your 2008 adventures wearing your Club shirt (any colour) can be posted to Flickr following the instructions 
video about a true outdoor story, back country code of responsibility, what happens when you screw up: Search and Rescue in BC. The evening will conclude with discussion about your outdoor questions and experiences. This event is free and we highly recommend it for anyone who gets off the main trails. More info and registration 
Run to the Clouds. 28 March - Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada. A 12.5km or 25km run, all on trails with some gravel road sections. Come see and run around beautiful Buntzen Lake and surrounding mountains. A challenging route with over 2000 vertical feet (or 600 metres) of elevation gain/loss. Fantastic views of Buntzen Lake and the Greater Vancouver area. 
Flash - Pure Foolishness 100K. 14 February - North Vancouver, BC Canada. Event Host - Karl Jensen. Read on 
Flash - Mount Kenya Summit Circuit. Event Host - Chris Benn. We haven't heard yet how Chris and Benn fared during their Summit Circuit of Mount Kenya in Africa. We'll post photos as soon as the runners are back home.
Flash - Foolish Gerbil Twenty-Four Hour Trail Run. Event Host - Karl Jensen. The biggest difference between gerbils and fools is that gerbils have enough sense to get off the wheel when it gets tedious. Read more of Karls report 
New Contest Announced. We'd like to see CFA grow to include even more active, community-minded members. We've noticed that people who learn about the Club from people they trust and admire quickly become active CFA members. Many go on to host Club events. Every year since the Club was founded, we've noticed that a special few make the effort to share their passion for the Club with friends. Without asking for recognition, these individuals act from the heart to help mold the vibrant CFA community that all Club members benefit from. This contest is intended to recognize those special people who actively contribute to the growth of the Club. Check out how to participate in the 
2009 Travelling Colours Contest. Same contest, same rules, new year. Pictures of your 2009 adventures wearing your Club shirt (any colour) can be posted to Flickr following the instructions 
Flash - Lynn Loop Night Run. 23 January 2008 - North Vancouver, BC, Canada. Ever wondered what night running is all about? Join Colin for an 8 km run counterclockwise on the Lynn Loop trail. In order to stay with the pack on this group run, you must be able to run this loop in under an hour in the daytime. No membership is required to participate in a Flash event, so tell your friends. 
Squamish Scrambler. 10 February 2008 - Squamish, BC, Canada. This is an out-and-back snowshoe hike/run up to Elfin Lakes Cabin in Squamish (22km). Bring the family as far as Red Heather, a 10km return snowshoe hike, or continue on up towards Little Diamond Head, or out towards Mamquam Lake, depending on conditions and motivation. Savour spectacular views of The Tantalus Range, Howe Sound and Sky Pilot. Snowshoes available for rent. More info 
Capilano Canyon Night Run. 16 February 2008 - North Vancouver, BC, Canada. A 90-minute run that starts in a suburban neighborhood, traverses the twilight zone, then stimulates your senses with a trail run in the mist and inky blackness of the Capilano Canyon. Choose between a guided group run at a gentle pace for the socially-inclined and first time night runner or a competitive run for those more motivated by the clock and the opportunity to rip their buddy's lungs out. Both runs followed by a potluck party and celebration of Fat Tuesday. Entry limited to first 50 entrants, so please 
2007 Point Series. Congratulations to Desmond Mott, the winner of the 2007 Club Fat Ass Point Series. Des participated in 15 Scheduled Events and countless Flash Events, earning a total of 37 points. Des is the happy recipient of a gift certificate for a pair of shoes from 
2007 Travelling Colours Contest. The 2007 Travelling Colours Contest is coming to an end. This year all photos in the contest have been uploaded to Flickr and the "voting" is ongoing. The photo deemed "most interesting" by Flickr will win. Currently, Glenn Pace handcuffed in Texas is leading - who could beat that!? In Flickr you can add your "winner" to your favourites and add comments or notes (if you have a free Flickr account). All activity on a photo will add up and influence the final tally, so if you do not have a Flickr account and don't care for one, clicking on your favourite photos to see them larger will do just fine. If you would like to take part in the decision process click 
Spanish Banks was against a strong headwind, but by this time the rain had mercifully stopped. Chad left the old, slow fat boys at Trimble and returned home, giving him a few bonus kilometers. By unanimous vote he only gets credit for 50K since he set a pace that the old, slow fat boys found somewhat challenging.
Flash - Valentine's Double Fat Ass. 7-8 February - Vancouver, BC Canada. A 50 kilometer run: Your special Valentine's for the true love of your life: Running!! Show that you really mean it and do The Double. A less extreme challenge (1K to 49K) for those slightly less in love. More info 
Capilano Canyon Night Run. 21 February - North Vancouver, BC, Canada. A 90-minute run that starts in a suburban neighborhood, traverses the twilight zone, then stimulates your senses with a trail run in the mist and inky blackness of the Capilano Canyon. Choose between a guided group run at a gentle pace for the socially-inclined and first time night runner or a competitive run for those more motivated by the clock and the opportunity to rip their buddy's lungs out. Both runs followed by a potluck party and celebration of Fat Tuesday. Entry limited to first 50 entrants, so please 
Spring Mountain Highway Madness. 15 March - North Vancouver, BC, Canada. This mind-numbing interval session is officially held twice a year. Runners complete one or more 15 km laps (with approximately 1 km or 3,300' of elevation change per lap) on a wide dirt and gravel access road (no traffic). Check it out 
Vancouver New Year's Day Fat Ass 50 Run and Freeze your Fat Ass Swim. Event Host - Ean Jackson. We live in interesting times. What an interesting day it was for our little Club resolution run. We were served-up a smorgasbord of winter conditions: snow, sleet, rain, wind, ice, slush, mud, puddles, all with a little blowdown thrown in for good measure. Given that the snow was deeper than at any time during the run's history, let's call the 2009 run "The Year of the Big Snow."Snowed-in driveways, icy roads and hangovers aside, a near record number of fat asses made it to the start. We had representatives from as far away as Toronto, Prince George and Vernon including an enthusiastic mob 
of 18 from snowed-in suburban Coquitlam. Despite the frozen pens and wet sign-in sheets, we managed to start skating down the trails of Stanley Park promptly at 9. (Hey Vernon, where were 'ya?) 
Pure Satisfaction. Event Host - Craig Moore. Thanks to everyone that came out on a chilly day for the run. We had a record 64 people sign up and about 34 people showed up for the official start on Sunday morning in Deep Cove. All the others either ran on Saturday or earlier Sunday morning from Lynn Canyon and we had 2 people running up in Vernon. Of course, there were the expected no-shows but for today it was understandable as many of them were Snow-ins. There was a light dusting of snow on the trail but I know there were several areas around the Lower Mainland that got a whole bunch more snow. It was quite chilly at the start but with our 9:04 am beginning time the sky was bright and everyone was ready and anxious to go. We had a few first timers and, as always, a small number that weren't familiar with the good ol' Baden Powell Trail. I asked the newbies to stick with someone experienced and not just bunch up so they could get lost together, if you know what I mean. Full report. photos, video and results 
2008 Travelling Colours Contest. As the year came to a close, there were some interesting battles going on between the top finishers in the 2008 Travelling Colors Competition. Tactics included: secretly collecting points, promoting t-shirt photos on Facebook and Flickr with the message to friends and family being, "Vote for me!" All's fair in love and war!
2008 New Year's Resolution Contest: And the winner is...Baldwin! He feels he was able to accomplish 91% of the athletic resolutions he made for 2008. I was tempted to deduct some points for not washing his Club colors all year, but his lead was impressive and Baldwin truly deserved his win. Baldwin also received a certificate for a pair of running shoes from our business member, 
Speaker Night - Injury Prevention: Thursday 12 July 2007 - North Vancouver, BC Canada. Join 
North Idaho Kick Ass 50/25 Run: 21 July 2007 - Eastport, Idaho, USA. 50 or 25 km on North Idaho trails. There are hills and animals . . . (the hills are of medium difficulty, the animals include moose, black bears, deers, etc.) . . . but neither will probably kill you. Find out 
Vancouver Skyline XTC: Event Host - Ean Jackson
The Slack Ass 50: Event Host - Alli Conroy
2007 Travelling Colours Contest. Capture and share the tender moments you experience with your Club t-shirt throughout the year, and you might just win some great stuff! To participate, just e-mail me your photos. Those of you who have discovered 
Bill's Great Peak Ascent: 26 July - North Vancouver, BC, Canada. Join Bill on a trail run from the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve (LSCR) to the top of Grouse Mountain and back. You can choose to run 30 km, 15 km, or less, some of it technical, but most of it not. Approximately 2 km (6,700') of elevation change over roughly 30 km. Decent views, weather permitting. More info and registration 
The Squamish Brick. Event Host - Tim Wiens. Well, I volunteered to host my first CFA event, and got off to a great start by not showing up! An inflamed tendon, (probably something to do with completing two 100 km races last month) meant I was happy to accept Bill Dagg’s offer to lead the Stormy training run Saturday. Thanks Bill! Eleven showed up including Carlos from Victoria, and Julie all the way from Seattle. Julie ended her run a bit early after a fall required her to visit a clinic for some stitches. Baldwin and Carlos decided to run a bit extra, after missing a couple of key turnoffs, and managed to find other parts of the course to deviate from. They ran 6:33. The rest ran 38 km, with the first runner coming in at 4:11.
Vancouver 100. Event Host - Craig Moore. Of 15 starters for the full 100 km we had 8 finish. That's the most out of 4 years. It was an incredible day on a slightly challenging course. Thanks to everyone for participating and especially the crews! 
2008 Travelling Colours Contest. The winner of this popular contest will receive a full refund of his or her 2009 Club membership dues. Kintec Footlabs is recognizing the second place photo with a pair of running shoes. Pictures of your 2008 adventures wearing your Club shirt (any colour) can be posted to Flickr following the instructions 
Other Events of Interest. Check out what long time CFA member Mudrunner, aka Glenn Pace, has planned for Father's Day this June. He pledged to run 100 Miles during the Easter Seals 24 Relay and raise money for children with disabilities. CFA members already have been very generous with donations. To help Glenn reach or even exceed his goals, check out his page on the 24 Hour Relay site 
Flash - Baldy's Bonkfest. Flash Event Host - Baldwin Lee. Well, that was an interesting experience
Photo right: Start of Baldy's Bonkfest in Squamish
his second victory at the Enduro by running 7 laps in 5:22. Good to see some new faces, hope you enjoyed the event. Special thanks to Kintec for their support. Danille from Kintec came out to aid the runners and keep a frozen Wade (time keeper) company. 
2008 Travelling Colours Contest. The winner of this popular contest will receive a full refund of his or her 2009 Club membership dues. Kintec Footlabs is recognizing the second place photo with a pair of running shoes. Pictures of your 2008 adventures wearing your Club shirt (any colour) can be posted to Flickr following the instructions 
winner of this contest. Des is trailed closely by Ran Katzmann, Ryne Melcher and Penny Jakobsen. (and no, "Out of Action" Jackson and I do not qualify to win, but we like to play anyway)
Vancouver Skyline XTC. 13 June - North Vancouver, BC, Canada. This trail run with a twist explores some of the most scenic areas of Vancouver's famous North Shore mountains. Runners can choose to run 25K "Up," 25K "Down," 50K "Up and Down" or a "Roll Your Own" custom distance to suit their abilities. Runners will experience approximately 3,000 m (9,000 ft.) of elevation change over the 50 km course on moderate to challenging trails. Find out more and register 
Fluffy Bunny Trail Run: 20 June - Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada. Are you tough enough for the Fluffy Bunny? 11km, 15km, 25km and 35km options provide fun distances for the whole family. Go for a dip in Buntzen Lake afterward. Find out 
The Squamish Brick. 27/28 June - Squamish, BC Canada. Two back-to-back trail running days from Hell on the STORMY 50/100-mile course. Most 100-mile runners will agree that bricks (back-to-back long runs) build character and stamina. This little jog in the woods ought to do that. Run one day or run both. For anyone who is planning to run the STORMY 50-mile or 100-mile race in 2008 or otherwise. Great familiarization run and perfect timing at 7 weeks before the big event. More info 
Vancouver 100. Event Host - Craig Moore. How do I put into words how great this event is and how much it affects the runners and the club? It is possible but daunting.I’ve been involved with Club Fat Ass for many years, almost since the beginning. I stick with it because I get to do what I want (run on the local trails with old friends and make new friends). It’s easy to sign up for events and see clearly what I’m getting myself into before the Event Host says “go!” The challenge is ready and the purpose is obvious. So what is it about the Vancouver 100 that astounds me every year and makes it so different from the other events? More 
Flash - Lord of the Loop(s). Event Host - Max. The weather was spectacular & we had a stellar turnout. 40 Fat Asses & their friends & family came out to enjoy a picnic and a spirited run through the Capilano Canyon. Race director, Max (age 8), gave a brief speech that summed up the spirit of Lord of the Loops...""Thank you all for coming out here today. The only rule is to have fun". Read the full report and see results 
Flash - Foolish Plunge 100 Mile. Event - Host Karl. Thanks to Tony and Shawn’s participation the Foolish Plunge became an international event. It’s always nice to see our American friends, eh. Shawn suffered a bad ankle sprain going down the Plunge on her fifth loop and had to call it a day. At last report the ankle has considerable swelling and is being aggressively iced. Tony had serious stomach issues during the night, but after some recovery time in his vehicle came out again to finish the full 100 miles. It takes character to come back out after being in as bad a condition as we saw him. Well done Tony! Shawn and Tony are not strangers to suffering, having completed the McNaughton 150 mile race in April under very difficult wet and muddy conditions. More 
Spring Bunny Hop. 5 April - Claremont, ON, Canada. The opportunity for Ontario members to mix and mingle and show their loyalty. This 25 km trail run (which may turn into a cross country ski outing) takes you up and down two of the Oak Ridges Moraine forest tracks. Find out more 
Photo right: A crowd gathers at the super aidstation Pete Stace Smith orchestrated at last year's Run to the Clouds
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Burnaby Mountain Run. Event Hosts - Tara Jackson and Katheryne Gardiner. Thanks for everyone for coming out on Sunday! Some were unable to make it due to the time change but all that showed enjoyed a warm and rain-free day. A select few were brave enough to run the course twice...even with that Killer Hill! Gord said that the second time around on that hill was 200% harder than the first! Good Job! Too bad we all didn't have energy like Ty - Hope to see everyone next year! Full result 
Flash - Quad Qruncher. Flash Event Host - Karl Jensen. Thanks to everyone who participated in the Quad Qruncher. Hopefully all are now enjoying sore calves and quads. This, of course, was the ojective of the event. It provided excellent training to compliment the strength and endurance building done on the earlier Pure Foolishness runs. The Fools are about as ready as they can be for the Coyote Two Moon 100 Mile race to be held in two weeks. It's too late for training, our only hope now is luck.
The first few loops were cold and wet, but by late morning the sun came out. All-in-all the running conditions were good. There were some patches of snow at the top the the 10K loop, but that just made things interesting.
They owed it to us. 
Club Fat Ass Store. Here is your chance to buy fun, funky and sometimes cheeky gear sporting our porker logo and tongue-in-cheek slogans. Check it out at 
the Grand Canyon (photos #24 - #34). Peter will receive a 2007 CFA membership and perpetual bragging rights. Congratulations, Pete! Second place goes to Rhonda for the photos of her planting rice in the paddies of Japan. Gary's emotional finisher photo at the Diez Vista 50 km takes third place. Thanks to all who participated. Please keep the photos coming in 2007 (Since not all members got the collectors edition shirt, submissions of previous shirts are welcome.)
Poster Children. I am still looking for one male and one female model to sport the green shirts as our 2007 poster children. You don't need to look like the next top model. Singles, a couple, teenagers or grandparents all are welcome, so don't be shy. 
Spring Mountain Highway Madness. 15 March - North Vancouver, BC, Canada. This mind-numbing interval session is officially held twice a year. Runners complete one or more 15 km laps (with approximately 1 km or 3,300' of elevation change per lap) on a wide dirt and gravel access road (no traffic). Check it out 
Run to the Clouds. 28 March - Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada. A 10km, 13km or 25km run, all on trails with some gravel road sections. Come see and run around beautiful Buntzen Lake and surrounding mountains. The long route is challenging with over 2000 vertical feet (or 600 metres) of elevation gain/loss. Fantastic views of Buntzen Lake and the Greater Vancouver area. 
Spring Bunny Hop. 4 April - Claremont, ON, Canada. The opportunity for Ontario members to mix and mingle and show their loyalty. This 25 km trail run (which may turn into a cross country ski outing) takes you up and down two of the Oak Ridges Moraine forest tracks. Find out more 
Capilano Canyon Night Run. Event Hosts - Ean and Sibylle. As I was greeting runners at the start last night, it occurred to me that the MardiGras Night Run had grown up. Why’s that, you ask? No, not so much that it’s been an annual cult gathering for 7 years running. Not because the event now attracts more than a handful of nutcases with headlamps. Not because there were now starters from as far away as Singapore or Switzerland, either. No… what impressed me the most as I stood in the parking lot checking folks in was that our little event boasted two portable toilets next to the start line… just like a “real” race! This year, 
starters were blessed with clear skies, temperatures just below freezing and perfect winter night running conditions. It was great to welcome friends and veteran Capilano Canyon night runners, but I was especially surprised to see so many keen first time night runners. Are we at the forefront of a new running trend? Roxy the Ultradog howled with excitement as we took the obligatory starter photo, separated into short and long-course groups and headed off into the night. Full report and results 
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North Shore Enduro. 10 May - North Vancouver, BC, Canada. A fun run in Vancouver's rugged North Shore mountains, the Enduro is on a 7.6 km loop. Run one loop or two, or a full 6h. This event has something for everyone, whether it's a safe and challenging first trail run featuring some easy and some technical terrain, a great social event for the team runner (2-6 runners can form a team), or a tune-up for Western States and other summer 100-milers for the competitive solo runner. Our friends at 
Vancouver 100. 7-8 June - North Vancouver, BC, Canada. The toughest 100 km in Canada... maybe the world! Due to the challenging nature of this event, participation for the full 100 km is by invitation only, but everyone can still participate by running part of the course with the 100 km participants, coming out to the aid station/picnic area at Cleveland Dam or crewing for a runner. More info and applications 
Vancouver's famous North Shore mountains. Runners can choose to run 25K "Up," 25K "Down," 50K "Up and Down" or a "Roll Your Own" custom distance to suit their abilities. Runners will experience approximately 3,000 m (9,000 ft.) of elevation change over the 50 km course on moderate to challenging trails. Find out more and register 
The Slack Ass 50. 21 June - Edmonton, BC Canada. Join Event Host Alli Conroy for 13 or 50 miles of Edmonton's extensive trail system along the beautiful river valley. A mix of forest trails and pavement, the trail will follow rolling, well-established trails through major parks for most of the route. There will be some steeper cross country style terrain to mix it up a bit so be prepared. Start/finish at the main pavilion at Hawrelak Park. Find out more and register 
Flash - Hyson's Hijinx. Flash Event Host - Chad Hyson.
Run to the Clouds. Event Host - Pete Stace-Smith. 
2008 Travelling Colours Contest. The winner of this popular event will receive a full refund of his or her 2009 Club membership dues. Kintec Footlabs is recognizing the second place photo with a pair of running shoes. Pictures of your 2008 adventures wearing your Club shirt (any colour) can be posted to Flickr following the instructions 
Flash - Baldy's Bonkfest. 16 May - Squamish, BC, Canada. Part of the CFA - Stormy collaboration on training runs for the Stormy Trail Race. Details 
GPS Scavenger Hunt. 24 May - North Vancouver, BC, Canada. A GPS guided scavenger hunt on the North Shore between Skyline Drive and Mountain Highway. More info and registration at 
Vancouver 100. 6-7 June - North Vancouver, BC, Canada. The toughest 100 km in Canada... maybe the world! Due to the challenging nature of this event, participation for the full 100 km is by invitation only, but everyone can still participate by running part of the course with the 100 km participants, coming out to the aid station/picnic area at Cleveland Dam or crewing for a runner. More info and applications 
Poster Children. Our 
North Shore Enduro. Event Host - Andy Nicol. Many thanks to the forty-two participants, including Missouri runners, Jason and Lauren Eads, who took part in the 7th running of the Enduro 6-hour run on the Lynn Loop Trail in the Seymour Demonstation Forest. Conditions were ideal on the intense 7.8 km course, featuring exposed roots, boulders, loose gravel, and steep grades where runners have 6-hours to complete as many loops of the course that they can handle.
Marathon Shuffle. Flash Event Host - Eagle Walz. "
Sigouin and a few of his running mates from Avid Fitness were getting fed up with having the Tom Mills Marathon Shuffle trophy show up for a weekend in Powell River and then see it leave town again. Sigouin said he and others in the local running fraternity weren't happy about having a trophy for running the Sunshine Coast Trail claimed by out-of-towners every year. This year they decided to participate and train on the trail." Read the full report, see photos and results 
Flash - Dam Foolish 33 1/3 Mile Trail Run. Event Host - Karl Jensen. Only four people toed the starting line at 7AM on Monday, but it seems that the good weather energized Sibylle, Claudia and Baldwin who did custom runs. Lorie and Barry ran the Zumbro 100K in Minnesota on Saturday. Barry's feet were still giving him some pain so he wisely decided to take a rest day. Lorie couldn't think of an excuse, so she started with the other three. It was a nice surprise to meet Sibylle who ran from her home near Mosquito creek. John completed his intended distance and left the group to run home shortly before we got to the Grouse Skyride. Lorie had to leave for some family business, but came back later and completed the return to Deep Cove on her own. Read the full report 
2009 Travelling Colours Contest. Pictures of your 2009 adventures wearing your Club shirt (any colour) can be posted to Flickr following the instructions 
Go Home: 17 November 2007 - North Vancouver, BC. This is a challenging but beautiful 20 km course on lower Seymour Mountain. Register 
your pesonal testing session. Click 
Photo left: Your Event Host for the Galbraith Mountain Tour 
Flash - The Nifty 50 Triathlon: Action Jackson turned 50 and used this memorable day to host a little unconventional triathlon. We ran and swam and ate chili. There was standing room only at the chili judging table. Rating the chili's was extremly difficult. They were all yummy and special. Read about the event, see some photo's and find out which chili took top honours 
Ann's Get your Fat Ass Off the Couch: Thanks to all who participated in this years inaugural Ann’s Get Your Fat Ass Off The Couch. The day was met with grey skies and rainy conditions but 30 diehards showed up for a great run. I’m sure many considered staying in their nice cozy beds….but how guilty would we have felt?! The course was very slippery, muddy and wet. There was one extremely large deep puddle that added the adventure element….I was wondering whether we had rounded Lizard Lake early! The 10km runaway winner was Greg Barreca in a smoking 59 minutes. The 20 km distance was made a little longer to make it a true 20 km. Ron Katzman and Chris Benn came in at 1 hour 55 minutes with Des Mott following close behind. Gottfried greeted us at the top of homestead with some delicious baking and homemade wine…what a pleasant surprise. The rear of the field was brought in by Pat Barry, Sibylle Tinsel, Cheryl Johnson and Rhonda Schuler, who missed Gottfried's superb aidstation. The wind up brunch was held at Mosquito Creek and draw prizes were won by Heather, Sophia, Berg, Karl and Lorraine. Gottfried came through again with the donation of his homemade wine and Trail Runner magazine donated 2 subscriptions for a year. Thanks again to all who participated in
making this a fun and successful run…it is hard to follow in Wendy’s shoes. I look forward to seeing everyone on the trails. Full results 
2007 Travelling Colours Contest. Capture and share the tender moments you experience with your Club t-shirt throughout the year, and you might just win some great stuff! To participate, just e-mail me your photos. Those of you who have discovered 
Go Deep: 15 November - North Vancouver, BC. Challenging but beautiful 20 km course on lower Seymour Mountain. Register 
Photo left: Colin tackling some icy trails at Pure Satisfaction
Vancouver New Year's FA 50 Run. 1 January 2009 - Vancouver, BC, Canada. A 50 km resolution run to kick off the New Year on the right foot. Those who are more hung-over and those with resolutions they are not likely to keep can opt for a custom course of 1 to 49 km. More details 
2009 Club Garment. As always, your membership dues include a special Club garment. The 2009 Club t-shirt is extra special (collectors take note!) Introducing FatAssWear, designed by CFA member Vanessa Fors and cut, sewn and screened in Vancouver, Canada. As in previous years, we expect to have the new shirts ready for mail-out toward the end of February. To make sure you get the limited edition 2009 Club colours, you must sign up before December 31st, as that's when the order goes in. Don't miss out, 
Ann's Get your Fat Ass Off the Couch: Event Host - Ann Taylor. Well, another amazing day was had by all for the annual Get your FA Off The Couch run. The torrential rain from the previous day was long gone and we were greeted by gorgeous sunshine. The trails were amazing with all the shades of red, orange and yellow and the streaks of sunshine peeking through the trees. A fairly large group of very keen trail runners gathered. Bill, Des, Pano, Chris, Ran and DarbyKai set off with a strong steady climb up Berkeley and quickly disappeared in the trails. It was also great to see all the new runners, who had taken up our 
Photo right: At Kintec Fottlabs during our Year end social and adventure slideshow.
Adventure Slideshow: Speaker Event Hosts - 
Flash - R2R2R Road Trip: 18 October 2007 - Colorado, USA. A road trip to run the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim. The flashlights and emergency blankets are packed and the van is leaving Thursday morning. More details 
of personal bests! Tired of putting in the training hours but not really improving? Interested in taking the guesswork out of your training? Have you ever wondered what exactly to do with your heart rate monitor? This session is designed to answer all of your questions about using heart rate training zones to add precision to your training. The seminar will explain the physiology that heart rate training zones are based on, how to get your individual training zones measured, and how to use them to determine which of your thresholds is limiting your improvement. This session is hosted by 
Go Home: 17 November 2007 - North Vancouver, BC. This is a challenging but beautiful 20 km course on lower Seymour Mountain. Register 
Rainforest to Pacific Ocean: Event Host - Sibylle Tinsel.
2007 Travelling Colours Contest. Capture and share the tender moments you experience with your Club t-shirt throughout the year, and you might just win some great stuff! To participate, just e-mail me your photos. Those of you who have discovered 
2007 Point Series. Sibylle, Ean, Des, Craig, and Baldwin are in the top 5, but Ryan and Cheryl are in hot pursuit. Don't forget to pre-register, pick-up litter during the event and refer your running buddies to CFA to maximize your chances of winning. Up-to-date standings are posted 
miler in North America if there is such a thing as an easy 100 mile run. Custom distances of 25-50-75 miles. Find out what else run100widow and her hilarious husband have up their sleeve 
for a social wrap up to the year. The evening will start with images from our 2008 events, munchies and the opportunity to mix and mingle. Slideshows and presentations of recent self propelled adventures, including a scramble in the Stein Valley and a bike race in the Chilcotin will be the highlights of the night. If you would like to contribute with a story and/or photos please 
Photo right: Ean, Chris and Des enjoying the sunshine on Gambier Island.
Behind us, Killaine and Allison ran together, with Amy and Kim behind them. Once we turned off the Trans-Canada and up a hill we pulled away and that was the last we saw of the 25K runners. We ran a fairly good pace through the first 10K until we slowed right down at the Velodrome trail. Even though it wasn't really raining the overgrown trail soaked us to the bone from all the water on the leaves. The last couple weeks seem to have allowed the bushes to encroach further onto the trail although thankfully they weren't thorn bushes (the trail along Cliff Avenue was overgrown with thorn bushes but I got out and trimmed them back before the run). More 
2008 Travelling Colours Contest. The winner of this popular contest will receive a full refund of his or her 2009 Club membership dues. Kintec Footlabs is recognizing the second place photo with a pair of running shoes. Pictures of your 2008 adventures wearing your Club shirt (any colour) can be posted to Flickr following the instructions 
Photo left: Pete in Holeman Slot Canyon.
Flash - R2R2R Road Trip: Date TBD - Colorado, USA. A road trip to run the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim. This run is currently in the planning stages and tentatively scheduled for early October. Express your interest and take part in the planning 
Flash - Stein Valley Run:
Mountain Highway Madness, I was greeted with a spectacular view of Mt. Baker on a backdrop of sunny, cloudless skies. Maybe summer was a bit late this year? What a great day to be outdoors! Read more 
We met at the church on Taylor Way, and, after sampling some of Craig's fresh homebaked choc-chip cookies (yum!), loaded into Craig's car for the quick drive to Horseshoe Bay. We were pleasantly suprised to find out that today was Faresaver day on BC Ferries - half price fares for everyone!!! - we paid our mere $5.40 for a return ticket, hopped on, sat back and enjoyed the views on the very short ride across to Langdale.
Flash - Nelson Creek to Cleveland Dam: Event Host - Cheryl Johnson.
Capilano Canyon Night Run (A Midsummer Night's Dream): Event Hosts - Ean Jackson and Sibylle Tinsel.
2007 Travelling Colours Contest. Capture and share the tender moments you experience with your Club t-shirt throughout the year, and you might just win some great stuff! To participate, just e-mail me your photos. Those of you who have discovered 
Photo left: English Bay and West Vancouver as seen from the Seawall at Third Beach
Photo right: Stein Valley Adventure Run
Fall Mountain Highway Madness: Event Host - Ean Jackson."Hey, where was
everybody?", Rob Ruff, start line of the Mountain Highway Madness, Saturday
13 September 08 @ 7:30am.
"Hey,
where was everybody?", Baldwin Lee, Mosquito Creek Pub, Sunday 14
September 08 @ noon. Well, Rob, the run has
always been on Sunday. If in doubt, best
to check the website! And Baldwin, the
official start is at 7:30. If you choose
to get hammered the night before, sleep in and miss the start, best to check
with the Event Host to see if there were any changes made to the agenda. For those who made it to
the "official" start, this years' fall running of the Mountain
Highway Madness was about as flawless as a trail run could be. Ryne and Danielle had set up the Kintec tent
at 
the start complete with munchies and timekeeping. Skies were cloudless, temperatures at the start
were in the 'teens. The day was so
perfect, in fact, all of the runners decided to opt out of the free beer
offered by the nice folks at the Mosquito Creek Grill so they could do other
things out doors after the run.
See full report, results and photos 
Go Home via Hanes Valley: Event Host - Des Mott. Well the first running of the Go Home via the Haines Valley is
complete. The weather was near perfect for the run. There were 9
runners who showed up for the 8:30 start time and 2 others who were
late starters. Read the full report