Get Your Fat Ass Off The Couch Run

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What?

Gottfried has come up with a new course, consisting in part of the old course and some new trails just finished being build this time last year.Taking in to consideration some of the suggestions made I think this course has a nice flow topped with the element of new trails. It should be exciting for old and new runners. So come on out and check it out.

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Agenda - Ann's Get Your Fat Ass Off The Couch

Sunday 20 October 2013
07:00? Have breakfast. Check the weather. Print off your route instructions and this page so you know how to get to the start
08:00 Arrive at the start - Bean Around the World in Parkgate Mall - 1151 Mount Seymour Road. Check-in.
08:15 Welcome and final briefing
08:25 Photo
08:30 Start
9:30 First finishers - "Cushy Couch" route
10:15 First finishers - "Big Chesterfield" route
11:30 Last finishers (hopefully!)
11:00

free coffee and draw prizes immediately after the run
? End of party

Directions to the Start and Finish

The run starts promptly at 08:30 at Bean Around the World in Parkgate Mall - 1151 Mount Seymour Road) in North Vancouver. Please plan to arrive by 8:00 to get checked in and briefed.

For a map please click here.

From Burnaby on highway #1 heading west from the Second Narrows Bridge, take the Mount Seymour Parkway exit towards Deep Cove. You will pass by the Real Canadian Superstore. Pass Berkley Street at the top of the hill, keep going.   Turn left onto Mt. Seymour Road and immediatley left again into Parkgate Mall.  

From West Van on highway #1 heading east, pass the Lynn Valley exit, go down the long hill and take the exit after the orange bridge. Turn left at the lights, then stay in the right lane. Continue as above.

From downtown cross to the north shore via the bridge of your choice then as above.

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What to Bring?

  • Aid. (Whatever food, water or electrolyte drink you need for the distance you are running and whatever clothing you need for the weather.) If you expect and are prepared for no external aid, you may be pleasantly surprised... but do not count on it!
  • Official timing system. (A watch will do, even if the second hand doesn't work.) Please be sure to keep track of your finish time and to give it to the timekeeper.
  • Change of clothes. A bathing suit if you want to use the pool or hot tub at the rec center.
  • Course directions.

Pre- and Post-Event

  • free parking at the mall.
  • showers and rec center facilities are available at Parkgate Community Centre just north of the mall. Entry for a shower is $ 2.00
  • runners, volunteers, friends and family are encouraged to meet after their run at the Bean Around the World  for some warm beverages (free coffee) and nourishment. We'll recognize the great accomplishments of the run, share war stories, photos gather stats and otherwise have fun and tell lies.

Other Notes

  • please read the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
  • please, please, please do not drop litter on the trail. (Consider picking it up if you find any.)
  • this event is not sponsored, sanctioned, permitted or anything else that would qualify it as an official event. It's a party!
  • be sure to bring a copy of the course directions for the event you are attempting. We recommend you put them in a baggie so they don't turn to mush.

 

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Big Chesterfield 22.5km

This course winds in and around the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve (LSCR) on moderately technical trails. There are some hills, but they are not overly challenging. Roots, logs and rocks can be extremely slippery this time of year so please use caution. Note: If in doubt at an intersection, stay on the larger, more travelled trail! This is a Club Fat Ass event so the course is environmentally friendly and is not marked, so please make sure you print out this course description (scroll down for a printer friendly version) and bring it and a plastic baggie to protect it with you on the day of the run. Better yet, train on the course and bring the directions! 

 

Distance

Big Chesterfield

Time
0   Start at Bean Around the World in Parkgate Mall - 1151 Mount Seymour Road
North Vancouver
 8:30
0.5 km  Turn left to Old Buck connector through parking lot up Old Buck  
1.45 km turn left at Bridle Path  
3.5 km

up a rocky gnarly hill Sticks and Stones(now with sings) crosses Bridle Path, Ignore, but keep your eyes open for the new Slippery Salamander trail (again now with a sign)

  
3.9 km turn right to Salamander, new trail, now easy to see.follow it all the way to the end it spits you out at BP  
4.8 km Baden Powell and Bridle Path intersection the two trails join for about a hundred meters stay on Bridle Path cross the Bridge  
6.1 km turn right on Hyannis  
6.6 km join Power Line cross bridge up hill turn right  
6.75 km cross Neds in to Greenland (new big sign)  
7.4 km at T intersection turn right  
7.9 km turn left to Lizard Lake just a mud puddle right now  
8.0 km turn right on Bottle Top  
9.5 km  right on Fisher Trail across blue bridge turn right  
10.8 km left on Homestead  
11.9km  right to Gazebo  
12.2 km  left on Baden Powell  
14.9 km  intersection stay left on Baden Powell  
15.6 km cross Lillooet  
16.9 take stairs down to the bridge, cross bridge, left on Fisher trail then immediately  right on Baden Powell  
17.7 you come out on Hyannis Dr.turn left to Hyannis trail  
18 km right on Will's Way  
18.3 km right on Bridle Path  
19 km join Baden Powell for about 10 meters turn right and stay right on Bridle Path  
21.1 km right on Empress  
21.7 km right on Old Buck through parking lot back on the access trail to  
22.5 km finish at Bean Around the World  

 

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Cushy Couch 11.5 km


km

Cushy Couch 11.5 km

 

 

3 hours free parking at the mall. Any longer you should park at the Rec Center. Showers and rec center facilities are available at Parkgate Community Centre just north of the mall. Entry for a shower is $ 2.00

 

0

Start at Bean Around the World in Parkgate Mall - 1151 Mount Seymour Road

North Vancouver

8:30

0.5

Turn left to Old Buck connector through parking lot up Old Buck

 
1.5

turn left at Bridle Path

 
3.5

up a rocky gnarly hill Sticks and Stones( now with signs)  crosses Bridle Path, Ignore, but keep your eyes open for the new "Slippery Salamander" trail (again sporting a prominent sign)

 

3.9

Slippery Salamander, now easy to find, Forks off to the right, follow it for as long as you can it will spit you out at the BP.

 
4.8

Baden Powell and Bridle Path intersection the two trails join for about a hundred meters, this is where the 20 km and 10 km separate do not cross the bridge turn left on to Baden Powell.

 

  
5.3 when you reach the fork on trail stay left on Baden Powell till you come out to Hyannis Dr.  
5.7 at Hyannis Drive turn right into Hyannis trail  

6.2

turn right at Willie’s Way

 

6.7
turn right on Bridle Path

 

7.4
cross bridge join Baden Powell for about 10 meters turn left and then immediately right and stay right on Bridle Path, you are now running with the big boys again

 

10.4

right on Empress

 

11

right on Old Buck through parking lot back on the access trail to

  
11.5 finish at Bean Around the World  

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2013 - Year 11 - Get Your Fat Ass Off the Couch - Results

Starter Photo-  19 Starters - 20 October 2013 

Event Report: After volunteering all day Saturday for the Whistler 50 I was glad I didn’t succumb to temptations from my fellow volunteers to stay the night in Whistler and party. After all I had the responsibility to make sure my “Get your fat ass off the couch” run will be taken care of. So I did drag my ass out of bed instead in just enough time to grab a coffee at the “Bean” get everybody checked in and off we went. With the great weather we are having how could anyone not be happy.

Hardly anyone got lost and I promise to improve the course description for next year.

All in all a great day to make new friends and visit with some of the old ones. Thanks everyone for showing up, and thanks to the Bean for treating us with coffee.

 
Gottfried

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Preliminary Results:  Please email us your missing times or corrections:
 

First Name Last Name City Event Points  
Marc Schmitz North Vancouver 22.5km - Old Chesterfield 2 02:11
Carlie Smith Vancouver 22.5km - Old Chesterfield 2 02:11
Jason Cagampan Vancouver 22.5km - Old Chesterfield 2 02:11
James Clarke Vancouver 22.5km - Old Chesterfield 1 02:13
FrankieDocs Wimberley North vancouver 22.5km - Old Chesterfield 2 02:18
Deava Yerksa   22.5km - Old Chesterfield 1 02:56
Helen Tilley White Rock 22.5km - Old Chesterfield 1 02:56
Jessica Glowacki Vancouver 22.5km - Old Chesterfield 2 02:56
Doris Leong Vancouver 22.5km - Old Chesterfield 2 03:07
Katie Longworth North Vancouver 22.5km - Old Chesterfield 2 03:07
philip  waters vancouver 22.5km - Old Chesterfield 1 03:15
Gerry  Aikin   22.5km - Old Chesterfield 1 03:15
           
Lucia Theny   11.5km - Cushy Couch 1 01:41
Sibylle Tinsel North Vancouver 11.5km - Cushy Couch 2 01:41
Robert Jones North Vancouver 11.5km - Cushy Couch 1 01:41
Kim Jones North Vancouver 11.5km - Cushy Couch 1 01:41
Gottfried Grosser North Vancouver 10.5km - Custom  2+2 01:41
Ramo Gencay   10.5km - Custom  1 01:41
           
patricia  jensen north Vancouver 0 -1 DNS
Craig Fava North Vancouver 0 -1 DNS
Michelle Ford Vancouver 0 -1 DNS
Nerene Jansen van Rensburg Vancouver 0 -1 DNS

* Bonus Point (i.e. picking up garbage or displaying good sportsmanship

** Event Host Points

2012 - Year 10 - Ann's Get Your Fat Ass Off the Couch - Results

Starter Photo-  30 Starters - 20 October 2012 

What good timing to switch this event from Berkley Street to Bean Around the World in Parkgate Mall. It was certainly a little more pleasant to wait out the hail and downpour in the comfort inside the Bean.
 
Not long after we finally got started the weather improved slowly.  A little slush, rain, sleet, snow, rivers on the trail and finally glorious sunshine  did not seem to deter anyone from having a good time. Aside one minor injury from a wipe-out by Ann no major incidents did occur.  It seems everyone liked the new course, especially the Salamander trail.
Thanks everyone for coming out and testing the new course, and remember:
If you like it tell your friends, if you don't tell me.
 
Gottfried

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Preliminary Results:  Please email us your missing times or corrections:

Place First Name  Last Name Age Distance Time Points
1 Marc Schmitz 30-39 22.5 02:19 2
1 Carlie Smith 30-39 22.5 02:19 2
3 Patricia Jensen 40-49 22.5 02:23 1
3 Monty Watts 40-49 22.5 05:31 2
5 Astrid Bonter 30-39 22.5 02:25 2
5 Sasha Brown 30-39 22.5 02:25 2
5 Dana Samis 30-39 22.5 02:25 2
8 Craig Moore 50-59 22.5 02:52 2+1*
9 Alaia Alsharif 50-59 22.5 04:14 2
9 Janet Mackintosh 50-59 22.5 04:14 2
9 Cindy Frewin ? 22.5 04:14 1
  Monique Garneau 30-39 22.5 ?  
             
1 Jay Jardine 30-349 11.5 01:07 2
1 Linda Dufour 40-49 11.5 01:07 2
3 Eric Lorenz 30-39 11.5 01:27 2
4 Sibylle Tinsel 40-49 11.5 01:53 2
4 Jackie Montgomery40-49 11.5 01:53 1
5 Jess Dagg 30-39 11.5 01:56 1
5 Michelle Allen ? 11.5 01:56 1
  Steve Deller 50-59 11.5 ? 1
  Rob Ruff 50-59 11.5 ? 1
             
        CUSTOM    
  Ann Taylor 50-59 21.5 02:30  
  Ray Lavasseur 50-59 ? 02:01 1
  Helen Tilley 40-49 ? 02:00 1
  Ean Jackson 50-59 12 01:30 1
  Julie Flynn ? 12 01:55 1
  Glenn Cameron ? 12 01:55 1
  Gottfried Grosser 60-69 8 01:30 2+2**
  Laddie Hannam 40-49 5 01:00 1
  Jessica Glowacki   ? ? 1
   

* Bonus Point (i.e. picking up garbage or displaying good sportsmanship

** Event Host Points

2011 - Year 9 - Ann's Get Your Fat Ass Off the Couch - Results

Starter Photo - 15 October 2011 - 12 Starters

Report: Thanks to all who participated in this years Ann's Get Your Fat Ass Off the Couch. It was a spectacular day...the sun was shining and the trails were at their best. A small group ran this year...lots of familiar faces and a couple of new ones that I really enjoyed meeting and running with. Great to see Wendy [the original event host] out there smoking up the course....too fast for me...we'll have to catch up another time! The beautiful fall colors were just beginning to show in some areas...spectacular... and there was one trail connection that had been blocked off that will have to be changed next year.  Other than that the run was uneventful and to those that didn't make it...you missed a good one!! See you all next year

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Preliminary Results: 
 

First Name Last Name Event Point Time
Graham Perkins 20km - Old Chesterfield 2 02:10
Norma Bastidas 20km - Old Chesterfield 2 02:12
Anne  Taylor 20km - Old Chesterfield 2+2** 02:12
desmond mott 20km - Old Chesterfield 2+1* 02:20
         
Wendy Montgomery 10km - Cushy Couch 1 53:25:00
Reagan White 10km - Cushy Couch 2+1* 01:22
John Machray 10km - Cushy Couch 1 01:54
         
Barbara Hughes Custom 17km 1 01:50
Kim Taylor Custom 2 01:27
Gottfried Grosser custom 1 01:27
Ean Jackson custom 1+1* 01:32
Sibylle Tinsel custom - Cushy Couch 2+1* 00:50
         
Rob Kay   0 DNS
Janice vallis   0 DNS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*     bonus point for garbage collection

**   Event Host point
*** Referal Points

2010 - Year 8 - Ann's Get Your Fat Ass Off the Couch - Results

Starter Photo - 16 October 2010: 35 Starters

Report: It was a spectacular fall day for Ann's Get Your Fat Ass Off the Couch annual run. An amazing large group and 2 eager dogs showed up and enjoyed a wonderful day in the trails. After last year's deluge all enjoyed the beautiful fall colors and bright sunshine.  It was a little crisp to begin the run and everyone took off briskly up Berkley. The first loop was greeted by Sibylle who unfortunately wasn't able to run due to an injury. The massive puddle was non existent and the course was fast. Ryan lead the pack with an awesome time. 
A good crowd showed up for beers and lunch at mosquito creek pub and some benefitted from the generous draw prizes...thanks to trail runner magazine and Gottfried. I look forward to seeing everyone next year.


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Preliminary Results:

First Name Last Name City Event Time Event Points Other Points
Ryan Conroy North Vancouver 20km 1:40 1  
Davies Shawn   10km 1:40 1  
Ran Katzman Vancouver 20km 1:40 2  
Jay Jardine Vancouver 20km 1:52 2 1*
Patricia  jensen North Vancouver 20km 1:56 2 1*
desmond m north vancouver 20km 1:56 2 1*
Christopher Benn Vancouver 20km 1:56 1  
Jim Swadling North Vancouver 20km 1:56 2  
James Clarke Vancouver 20km 1:58 1 1*
Chris La Rose Vancouver 20km 2:00 2  
Rik Chapman Port Moody 20km Chesterfield 2:04 2  
Bill Maurer North Vancouver 20km 2:04 2 1*
Dana Samis North Vancouver 20km 2:06 2  
Eric Rannaud Burnaby 20km 2:09 2  
Garry Rathbone North Vancouver 20km 2:11 2  
Jessica Glowacki Vancouver 20km 2:22 1  
Deavah Yerxa  N. Vancouver 20km 2:22 2  
janna rist north vancouver 20km 2.39 2 1*
Liza Flemming Vancouver 20km 3:01 2 1*
Gottfried Grosser   20km ? 1  
Craig Moore Lynn Valley, North Vancouver 20km ? 2 1*
Ann Taylor   20km ? 1 2**
             
Bill Dagg Vancouver 10km 1:07 2 1*
Jess Dagg Vancouver 10km 1:07 2 1*
Allison Tai  Vancouver 10km  1:07 2 1*
Nancy  Veres   10km 1:07 1 1*
Ean Jackson North Vancouver 10km 1:07 2 1*
Jordan Piper Kamloops 10km 1:08 2  
Gillian Ratledge Kamloops 10km  1:09 2  
Davies Sandra   10km  1:09    
Andy Gallery Vancouver 10km 1:19 2 1*
Reagan White Vancouver 10km 1:19 2 1* 1***
Bob Taylor   10km ? 1  
             
Sibylle Tinsel North Vancouver custom - walk 0:50 2 1*
Daryl Suen   custom - run 60min 1  
             
Hassan Lotfi-Pour North Vancouver DNS -1  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*     bonus point for garbage collection
**   Event Host point
*** Referal Points

2009 - Year 7 - Ann's Get Your Fat Ass Off the Couch - Results

 

Starter Photo17 October 2009: 16 Starters - 16 finishers

Report: Thanks to all who endured another balmy monsoon at Ann's Get Your Fat Ass off the Couch.

Seventeen hardass runners....and Benny the ultradog....."gleefully" started the run soon to be renamed Pineapple Express! Gottfried greeted our runners at the top of Homestead with some tasty snacks...Thank you Gottfried!!
 
Ran and Pano smoked the 20km course in 1 hr 52 mins and Chris LaRose, a newcomer to ClubFat Ass...and trail running burned up the 10km in 58 mins....I'm so impressed he found his way having never been in those trails before!
 
No casualties, no one lost, and best of all no one drowned in the numerous lakes/ puddles...a successful day all in all.
 
Congrats to Lorie Alexander for continuing on to run a 50 miler....at least it cleared in the afternoon. 
 
Thank you to all who participated and all who came for the post race beer. Thank you also to Kintec Footlabs and Trailrunner Magazine for providing the great prizes - which all who showed up for beers benefitted from.
 

Hope to see everyone out there next year!


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Preliminary Results:

First Name Last Name Event Points Time
Ran Katzman 20km - Old Chesterfield 1 1:52
Pano Skrivanos 20km - Old Chesterfield 2 1:52:30
desmond mott 20km - Old Chesterfield 2+1* 2:03
patricia  jensen 20km - Old Chesterfield 2 2:04
Ron Adams 20km - Old Chesterfield 1 2:08:25
Baldwin Lee 20km - Old Chesterfield 1+1* 2:29:59
Monty Watts 20km - Old Chesterfield 2 2:29:59
         
Lorie Alexander custom - 50miles 1 11h (2:29 - for the custom 18km)
Craig Moore custom - 18km 2+1* 2:27
Sibylle Tinsel custom - 18km 2 2:27
Barry Hopkins custom - 18km 1 2:29
         
Ann Taylor custom - 14km 2+2** 1:35
         
Chris La Rose 10km - Cushy Couch 2 58min
Karl Jensen 10km - Cushy Couch 2 1:09
Rob Ruff 10km - Cushy Couch 2 1:09
Patricia Barry 10km - Cushy Couch 2+1 1:22
         
Gottfried Grosser crew 1 N/A
         
Dave Berg 0 0 DNS
James Clarke 0 0 DNS
nicola Gibson 0 0 DNS
Lydia Mynott 0 0 DNS
Darlene Paziuk 0 0 DNS


*     bonus point for garbage collection
**   Event Host point

2008 - Year 6 - Ann's Get Your Fat Ass Off the Couch - Results


18 October 2008 - 28 Starters



Report - Well another amazing day was had by all for the anual get you fat ass off the couch run. The torrential rain from the previous day was long gone and the morning was 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 out for this fat ass event....hope to see you all in future fat ass events. As I ran down the powerlines and made my right hand turn part way down I was greeted by THE PUDDLE/lake! I thought it might be a good idea to change that part of the course next year but everyone voted unanimously to leave it as is for the adventure aspect!...OK....the puddle remains but Karl may modify the bushes next year. All in all it was a great day with all my favorite trail buddies. Hope to see you all next year...spread the word!!

Ann

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Preliminary Results

First Name Last Name City Event Points Time
Chris Benn Vancouver 20km - Old Chesterfield 2 1:52
Bill Dagg Vancouver 20km - Old Chesterfield 3* 1:52
Ran Katzman Vancouver 20km - Old Chesterfield 2 1:52
desmond mott north vancouver 20km - Old Chesterfield 3* 1:52
Pano Skrivanos North Vancouver 20km - Old Chesterfield 1 1:52
DarbyKai Standrick Mission 20km - Old Chesterfield 1 1:52
Ann Taylor North Vancouver 20km - Old Chesterfield 3** 2:02
Greg  Barreca North Vancouver 20km - Old Chesterfield 1 2:08***
Andrew Laing Burnaby 20km - Old Chesterfield 1 2:18
Amy MacArthur Burnaby 20km - Old Chesterfield 1 2:18
Courtney Briggs Delta 20km - Old Chesterfield 2 2:22
Jess Bassil Vancouver 20km - Old Chesterfield 3* 2:38
Kim Taylor West Vancouver 20km - Old Chesterfield 2 2:38
           
Sukhi Pawa Vancouver 10km - Cushy Couch 2 0:57
Naomi Dunaway Vancouver 10km - Cushy Couch 1 1:02
Karl Jensen North Vancouver 10km - Cushy Couch 2 1:02
Arthur Gee Vancouver 10km - Cushy Couch 1 1:20
Raelene Thomas Port Moody 10km - Cushy Couch 2 1:20
Gord Thompson Coquitlam 10km - Cushy Couch 2 1:20
           
gottfried grosser n vancouver Custom - 19km 1 2:09
Penny Jakobsen North Vancouver Custom - 17km 1 2:07
Pamela Keck Vancouver Custom - 15km  1 1:35
Jessie Marches Marches Vancouver Custom - 15km  1 1:35
Ean Jackson North Vancouver Custom - 15km  2 1:52
Quin Halpin Tulsa Custom - 15km  2 2:00
Kelly Jamieson Richmond Custom - 15km 1 2:00
Sibylle  Tinsel North Vancouver Custom - 15km 3* 1:45
           
Alex Cameron seattle 0 -1 DNS
Dom Repta  Vancouver 0 -1 DNS
michael spagnut vancouver 0 -1 DNS
Dave Berg Burnaby 0 -1 ?


*     bonus point for garbage collection
**   Event Host point
*** started a day late ;-)

2007 - Year 5 - Ann's Get Your Fat Ass Off the Couch - Results

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

Ann


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First Name Last Name Event Points Time
Big Chesterfield 20km
Chris Benn Big Chesterfield - 20km 1 1:55
Ran Katzman Big Chesterfield - 20km 2 1:55
Jennifer D'Aoust Big Chesterfield - 20km 1 2:00
desmond mott Big Chesterfield - 20km 2 2:02
Penny Jakobsen Big Chesterfield - 20km 2 2:05
Ann Taylor Big Chesterfield - 20km 3** 2:05
susan seager Big Chesterfield - 20km 1 2:06
Arlee MacAulay Big Chesterfield - 20km 2 2:20
Jim Mendelli Big Chesterfield - 20km 1 2:20
Melissa Pace Big Chesterfield - 20km 1 2:20
Cynnimon Rain Big Chesterfield - 20km 2 2:20
Patricia Barry Big Chesterfield - 20km 3* 2:52
Sibylle Tinsel Big Chesterfield - 20km 3* 2:52
Cushy Couch 10 Km
Greg Barreca Cushy Couch - 10km 1 0:58
John Machray Cushy Couch - 10km 1 1:02
Heather King Cushy Couch - 10km 2 1:03
Sophia Sagur Cushy Couch - 10km 2 1:03
Berglind Hafsteinsdottir Big Chesterfield - 20km *2 1:10
Custom Courses
rhonda schuller 15km custom 1 2:30
Cheryl Johnson 15km custom 2 2:20
Elke Bauer 18.5 km custom 1 2:20
Alli Conroy custom 2 2:18
Doug MacKay 15km custom 2 2:00
Rob Ruff 18.5 km custom 1 1:53
laddie hannam 15km custom 2 1:39
Lorraine Suomi custom 1 1:30
Karl Jensen 12km custom 2 1:28
Wendy Montgomery 11.5km custom 2 1:02
Afraid of the puddles?
Gilles Barbeau   -1 DNS
Patricia Jensen   -1 Slept In
Kristie Congram   -1 DNS
Pano Skrivanos   -1 DNS
         
* garbage collected
** EH

2006 - Year 4 - Ann's Get Your Fat Ass Off the Couch - Results

Wendy's Get Your Fat Ass Off The Couch Run - 2006
Starter Photo - left half
Wendy's Get Your Fat Ass Off The Couch Run - 2006
 Starter Photo - right half (Thanks to Mick for his rather unorthodox way to capture our group ;-)

Check out photos of the day on the Club Fat Ass Flickr Page.
 

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.  Eventhough, he did insist it was empty, we can never be certain. Undecided Mike Wakefield received two bonus points, one for picking up garbage and the other for presenting me, the Event Host, with a bouquet of maple leaves.  Yes, this EH can be bought.

There was a great turnout at the Raven for our post race party.  Amongst the draw prizes were two Trail Runner Magazine subscriptions, a variety of Kinesys products, great swag from North Shore Athletics, and three passes to Body World 3 – The Anatomical Exhibition of Real Human Bodies. 

This is my last year as the host of this event and I am very pleased to introduce Ann Taylor who will take over for next year.  Currently, I am working on my next CFA project which will be an epic adventure in Squamish.  For those of you who know me well there will be no technical trails, no hiding in bushes and lots of uphill running. 

Thanks to all who participated and, of course, to our sponsors.  See you all again next year!

 
 
Place First Name Last Name Event Finishing Time Comments Points
1 Troy Angrignon Cushy Couch - 10km 1:02    2
2 Rob Jones Cushy Couch - 10km 1:02    1
3 Baldwin Lee Cushy Couch - 10km 1:02    2
4 Wendy Montgomery Cushy Couch - 10km 1:02   3*
5 Melissa Pace Cushy Couch - 10km 1:02    2
6 David Jenkins Cushy Couch - 10km 1:11 10km + a hill  2
7 Arlene MacAulay Cushy Couch - 10km 1:11 10km + a hill  2
8 Betty Wiens Cushy Couch - 10km 1:11 10km + a hill  2
9 Mike Campagne Cushy Couch - 10km 1:20 10km ++  2
10 Meghan  Jones Cushy Couch - 10km 1:40    2
11 Hector Diakow Cushy Couch - 10km 1:40    2
             
Place First Name Last Name Event Finishing Time Comments Points
1 Gary Robbins Regular 20km 1:28    2
2 Ted Lawson Regular 20km 1:28    1
3 Patricia Jensen Regular 20km 1:36    2
4 desmond mott Regular 20km 1:36   3**
5 Ran Katzman Regular 20km 1:48    1
6 Bill Dagg Regular 20km 1:48    1
7 Rob macdonald Regular 20km 1:49    2
8 Geoffrey Palmer Regular 20km 1:49    2
9 Rob Ruff Regular 20km 1:49    2
10 Michael Wardas Regular 20km 1:49    2
11 Corey Doell Regular 20km 1:57   2 
12 Shannon Berardo Regular 20km 2:01    1
13 Jordan Back Regular 20km 2:01    1
14 Elke Bauer Regular 20km 2:05    2
15 Robert Buchan Regular 20km 2:05    2
16 Berglind Hafsteinsdottir Regular 20km 2:05    3****
17 Amy MacArthur Regular 20km 2:05    1
18 Doug MacKay Regular 20km 2:05    2
19 Kim Taylor Regular 20km 2:05    2
20 Ruby Willis Regular 20km 2:05    2
21 Doug Keir Regular 20km 2:05    2
22 Ean Jackson Regular 20km 2:05    1
23 Gilles Barbeau Regular 20km 2:05    2
24 Patricia Barry Regular 20km 2:11    2
25 Sarah Browne Regular 20km 2:12    2
26 Laddie Hannam Regular 20km 2:17    1
27 Lorraine Suomi Regular 20km 2:17    2
28 Karl Jensen Regular 20km 2:17    2
29 Mike Wakefield Regular 20km 2:18    4***
30 Keith Nichol Regular 20km 2:32    2
32 Jennifer Hiebert Regular 20km 2:39    2
33 Michele Sherstan Regular 20km 2:39    2
34 Sibylle Tinsel Regular 20km 2:39    2
31 Eileen Bistrisky Regular 20km 2:40    2
35 Mick McGuire Aid Station No Time   1
             
1
 Claude
 Laverge
 Regular 20km DNS
   -1
2
 Caroline
 Lepard
 Regular 20km DNS   -1
3
 Daniel
 Probst
 Regular 20km DNS   0
4
 Ryan
 Reilly
 Regular 20km DNS   -1
5
 Glenn Pace
 Regular 20km DNS   -1
6
 Alana
 Arnold
 Cushy Couch - 10km DNS   -1
7
 Tara
 Jackson
 Cushy Couch - 10km DNS   -1
8
 Stephen
 Keeley
 Cushy Couch - 10km DNS   -1
9
 Judi
 Wannamaker
 Cushy Couch - 10km DNS   -1
 *      Event Host Point
**     Bonus Point for picking up garbage
***   Bonus Points for the bouquet of fall leaves ;-) and garbage pick up
**** Bonus Points for offering to volunteer at the CFA Steering Committee 

2005 - Year 3 - Ann's Get Your Fat Ass Off the Couch - Results


15 October 2005 - Starter Photo

 

19 Starters
19 Finishers

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's "Wendy's Get Your Fat Ass Off the Couch".

I am sure that a few people were having second thoughts about running the event as they listened to the downpour throughout the night. Luckily, we were rewarded with a great day that was warm and got progressively sunnier as time passed.

Thank you to the group that waited for me as I lifted myself out of the mud. We may have broken the course record if we had not had to stop. We missed it by one minute.

It was great to see a number of new faces and to have such a big group get together for the post race event.

The award for the best run of the day has to go to Sibylle Tinsel for her 26 minute PB over last year. Check out Sibylle's blog about the run.

First NameLast NameTimePoints
JebBreckenridge1:481
BillDagg1:482
DesmondMott1:482
Wendy Montgomery1:483
ChrisBenn1:482
PaulCubbon1:482
BlairSimonite1:491
DerrickJohnstone2:001
DougMacKay2:002
RyanReilly2:322
CarolineLepard2:322
GillesBarbeau2:331
SibylleTinsel2:342
KarlJensen2:342
CraigMoore2:472
 
Custom Course
AdamShih2:472
CherylJohnson2:422
PatriciaBarry2:422
EileenBistrisky2:472

 

Club Fat Ass, Trail Running, Vancouver, Cheryl Johnson Cheryl Johnson happily refueling at the Raven's post run brunch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Getting My Behind Off The Couch

Listening to the torrential rains the night before Wendy's Get Your Fat Ass Off The Couch Run was not encouraging. I was trying to get excited about running for 3 hours soaking wet, cold and miserable. In principle, I like running in the rain, feeling the rain drops on my face, jumping through the puddles and getting all nice and warm in the shower afterward. But this particular morning, I felt tired and not up to dealing with the additional challenge of the elements.

Alas, I was signed-up and I knew Pat would be in front of my house to car pool to the start at 7:45. The sky looked promising when we headed east on the highway to meet the other runners at the Ron Andrews Rec Centre and by the time we got out of the car to greet Wendy, it had stopped raining. The temperature were in the mid-teens. It felt like warm air was pushing the rain clouds away. Most runners at the start line sported way too much clothes for the dry skies and rising temperatures. As soon as we were heading up the road on Berkely to the trailhead, I pulled off my rain gear. Short sleeves and tights were just fine for me.

There were 19 Club Fat Ass members looping up and down the trails on lower Seymour Mountain. I broke my pattern of being the involuntary sweep and joined the group around Craig Moore, Gilles Barbereau, Caroline Lepard, Ryan Reilly and Karl Jensen. Figuring I could always fall back to my usual group should the pace catch-up to me, I played guide, preventing the "fast" guys from taking short cuts ;-) This was my 3rd time running Wendy's course and I didn't need to consult the directions, which made us save a few minutes.

Our chitter chatter kept us running at a good pace - for me anyway. Thankfully, the guys like to walk the uphills...giving me a breather. Conversation hopped from bold mushroom hunters (did you know that there are old mushroom hunter, bold mushroom hunters, but not very many bold,old mushroom hunters), to the Double (now Vancouver 100), to the Western States 100 Endurance Run (Gilles is eyeing this one and was getting loads of advise and info from both Karl, a seasoned 100 mile runner, and Craig, of "Double" fame) and back to The Double. Did I hear anybody say The Triple?Club Fat Ass, Trail Running, Nature

The trails were beautifull. Sunlight illuminating squeeky clean, bight yellow maple leafs among the evergreen rain forest.

By the time I had rescued the guys from a serious shortcut up the powerline my legs were tired and I had trouble hanging on. A beautifully winding trail following up a ridgeline and then down to huge mud puddles revived me. Unfortunately, the rest of the gang smelled the barn as well and as soon as we hit the pavement Karl and I were rather unceremoniusly left in the dust. So much for playing guide...

In the end my time was 26 minutes faster than last year. I am quite sore and happy today. Thanks, gang!


2004 - Year 2 - Ann's Get Your Fat Ass Off the Couch - Results


2004 Finisher Party
Geoff Palmer, has done it again!
The transplanted Winnipeger who set a distance record in this years running of Mountain Highway Madness did it again at "Wendy's Get Your Fat Ass Off the Couch" by running the longest distance of the day and finishing in 4:10. This Manitoba flatlander has dominated our local mountains in a true test of endurance. Congratulations!

With the fear that we would be running in the rain, it turned out to be a fairly dry Saturday morning when 17 brave souls congregated at the Ron Andrews Rec Centre for the 2nd running of this Club Fat Ass event.
The short course was led and a course record set by Kyle McCoy from Georgia , USA and local Scott Riddel, finishing in a time of 1:47. They were followed close behind by Chris Benn and fourth place finisher Desmond Mott. The first women across the finish line were Melissa Pace and Catherine Harrison in a time of 2:10.
At this time, I only know of two participants that were briefly lost, Mike Palethorpe and Kathy Nomura. Fortunately, they met up with Sibylle who pointed them in the right direction.
With a bit more tweaking of the course descriptions and the addition of a third distance, I hope next year's race will be an even bigger success... but don't count on the big ticket draw prizes for a third year in a row. ☺
Thank you to everyone who participated in my event and don't forget to sign up for the two November events on the BC Club Fat Ass calendar: Nov 20 "Go Deep or Go Home 80/20" and "Mike and Melissa's Fun Run" on November 27. I hope to see everyone there!
Wendy Montgomery
Host of Wendy's Get Your Fat Ass Off The Couch Run

Custom Course (34K)

 

Name

Home town

Total Time
1 Geoffrey Palmer Delta, BC 4:10

Short Course (20K)

 

Name

Home town

Total Time
1

Scott Riddell

 North Vancouver, BC 1:47
1 Kyle McCoy Georgia, USA 1:47
3 Chris Benn Vancouver, BC 1:47 ?
4 Desmond Mott North Vancouver, BC 1:53
5 Ron Adams North Vancouver, BC 2:08:12
5 Gary Robbins Pemberton, BC 2:08:12
7 Melissa Pace North Vancouver, BC 2:10:53
7 Catherine Harrison Vancouver, BC 2:10:53
9 Kevin Harrison Vancouver, BC 1:55
10 Derrick Johnstone Vancouver, BC 2:11
10 Rob Ruff Surrey, BC 2:11
12 Wendy Montgomery Brackendale, BC 2:19
12 Kathy Nomura Burnaby, BC 2:19
12 Mike Palethorpe Vancouver, BC 2:19
15 Patricia Barry Vancouver, BC 3:00:23
15 Sibylle Tinsel North Vancouver, BC 3:00:23

17 starters
17 Finishers

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2003 - Year 1 - Ann's Get Your Fat Ass Off the Couch - Results

Inaugural Run 2003

Long Course (35K)

 

Name

Home town

Total Time
1 Wendy Montgomery North Vancouver, BC 4:28:03
1 Glenn Pacé North Vancouver, BC 4:28:03

Short Course (20K)

 

Name

Home town

Total Time
1 Eunice Walaska Mission, BC 2:08:26
1 Bill Dagg Vancouver, BC 2:08:26
1 Ean Jackson North Vancouver, BC 2:08:26

Lower Loop (10K - out with 2 broken ribs!)

 

Name

Home town

Total Time
1 Jordan Back North Vancouver, BC 2:08:26

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Backgrounder

The Big Picture

Get Your Fat Ass Off the Couch” was designed to challenge both elite and recreational athletes who enjoy running on technical trails. 

This event was started by Wendy Montgomery, who hosted for 4 years.  Wendy moved away in 2007 and from then until 2011, Ann Taylor managed this classic fall trail run.  2012 saw another change of the guard, with Frosty Race Director, Gottfried Grosser, taking over as event host.

After the running is done, there's a brunch party at the Mosquito Creek Grill. It's a celebration of good health and good friends.

Route

The course provides a combination of loops and out and back on technical and non-technical trails.

The route has been carefully selected to make the most of the extensive network of trails in and around the Lower Seymour Conservation Area in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Footing ranges from pavement to crushed gravel to root and rock filled trails. If you expect wet feet, you most likely won't be disappointed. All participants are expected to be prepared for adverse weather conditions on the event day and dress appropriately.

The Differences

The objective of the organizers is to challenge both mind and body of the runner... and to leave minimum impact on the environment.

Most road races and trail events are clearly marked by race officials with fluorescent cones, surveyor tap, lime or glow sticks along the race course. Most races have 'aid' stations, where runners can access food and water provided by the organizers. With the benefit of aid and course marking, competitors can focus on putting their heads down and running.

This event demands self-reliance on behalf of all participants. There is no ‘Official’ aid or trail markings provided by the event organizers as they plan on running with you! All participants are required to carry the detailed course description on race day. If you are unsure of the area, we suggest you run with a buddy that is familiar with the area.

Participants download from the Internet directions based on natural and physical landmarks. As with orienteering, runners who pause frequently to consult the written directions have the opportunity to catch faster runners who go off the trail. Runners who have trained on the course have a distinct competitive advantage. Detailed questions and clarifications are provided in the FAQ.

 

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Thanks!

Please contact us if you would like to support Wendy's "Get Your Fat Ass Off the Couch" Run in any way.

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

Kintec Footlabs
Thank you for the awesome recognition prizes.  

 

TrailRunner: Thank you for the 2 gift subscriptions to your popular magazine as draw prize. Also for offering members of Club Fat Ass a special discounted subscription price
   
Mosquito Creek Grill - www.mosquitocreek.com
Thank managers Kelly and Lucy Nielson for the free beer you get at the finisher party

Jim Swadling: Thanks for lending us your Nike Triax pedometer for course measurement.

Patricia Jensen and Ean Jackson: Thanks for pre-running the course the first year and for your feedback on the route descriptions.

Sibylle Tinsel - Club Fat Ass: Club Fat Ass helps the race with web hosting, online registration and coaches us on how to host a safe, fun, environmentally-friendly event.

 

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FAQ

Q: I don't want to run, but I'd like to help. What might I do?
A: You're a hero! If you can make the time, we can find you something to do as part of the event crew. Some thoughts at crew tasks.
   
Q: It's the weekend. Responsibility or work of any ilk does not appeal to me any more than having a root canal would. Is there any other reason why I would want to participate in this event?
A: Sure. The whole objective of the day is to make it to the pub. You can always start there.
   
Q: If I decide to run, what should I bring?
A: Whatever you'd normally wear for a run of the distance you select to run given the conditions of the day. Don't forget to print out the run route directions, directions to the start and to bring a bathing suit if you plan to use the rec center
   
Q: Are there aid stations? Can I have a beer en route?
A: We recommend you come prepared to run without external aid. There may be aid stations, but only if your family and friends step forward and offer to organize them. (See aid.) Since this is an 'unofficial' event, there are no rules as to what you may or may not eat or drink en route.
   
Q: What can I win?
A: Nothin'. Fastest man and woman TO FINISH THE COURSE get bragging rights. All participants and times go up on the web for posterity sake.
   
Q: I've never done a trail run before. Is this a good place to start?
A: Possibly. The 10K route is not that difficult and it's tough to get lost. The 20K is not that difficult, but has a lot of twists and turns. If this is your first attempt, consider running with a buddy.
   
Q: How tough is the course?
A: Tough question to answer! How fast? How well are you trained?

The routes are not highly technical, but it's still 10km or 20km of trails. We recommend you can run a marathon in under 4 hours and that you have some experience running trails.
   
Q: Do I really need to print off the course instructions and bring them with me?
A: Yes. Without the detailed instructions or an intimate familiarity with the route, you're almost certain to get lost
   
Q: This event is free, but for Club Fat Ass members only. How do I get into the club?
A: There is no hazing ceremony like the Hash House Harriers! Runners, walkers, hikers, triathletes, adventure racers, mountain bikers and anyone else interested in having fun in the great outdoors is welcome and can register online for a nominal fee.
   
Q: Can I wait until the last minute and join at the start?
A: Yes, but we prefer you don't. Last minute registration makes it very difficult to organize and coordinate the event. Besides, we only take day-of-event registrants on run day which means you'll have to spend more $ if you want the cool Club Fat Ass t-shirt.
   
Q: It's a free world. What's to stop me from just running the course.
A: Nothing...in fact, we encourage you to run the course often in training! We prefer that you do not 'bandit' the course on event day, however. If you insist, please don't take any of the aid intended for members. You will not get recognition in the results or be eligible for any draw prizes and you'll have to wear a black patch over one eye at the pub. Furthermore, you won't be allowed into future events until you come clean with past membership dues.
   
Q: What if I get lost?
A: You shouldn't get lost, but bring a cell phone, just in case or ask a mountain biker
   
Q: Do I get credit for any time I spend off-course?
A: Are you kidding? If you do find an obvious mistake in the course directions, point it out to Ann at the finisher party for a free beer!
   
Q: Couldn't you mark the course like just about every other running race I've ever been in? It's a pain to pause and read instructions.
A: Our aim is to be different than every other running race you've ever been in! We don't want to put chalk/flour on the ground, hang surveyor tape in the trees, paint rocks, put up signs or glow sticks or do anything that might leave a trace of the race. Besides, it slows down the faster runners.
   
Q: What is the 'Rule of the Trail'?
A: If you pack it in, you can pack it out. (That means don't you dare litter!) Leave nothing but your footprints on the trail. We strongly encourage you to pick up any trash you find along the trail and to present it to Ann at the finish. There may be a recognition award for the person who packs out more than they packed in.
   
Q: What if I have to heed the call of nature.
A: There are washrooms at the start/finish of both courses.
   
Q: What should I bring on run day?
A: Whatever you figure you will need given the weather, the route description, your physical fitness on the day and your plans for after the run. Some thoughts are on the event agenda.
  Fitness. Since you are an experienced trail runner, you should know what you are capable of. If in doubt, take it easy and do run with someone else
  Après run. Bring a change of clothes so you'll have something dry.
   
Q: I am supposed to be self-sufficient because there is no aid provided. Can I get a friend to come out and give me food and drink along the route?
A: Absolutely! In fact, it would be nice if your friend were to help everyone. Please have your friends and family members contact us and we will do all we can to insure that they have fun, as well.
   
Q: Can I bring my friends and family to the post event party even if they didn't run or volunteer? Do they have to be Club Fat Ass members?
A: Friends and family are absolutely welcome and no, they do not have to be Club Fat Ass members. Please be sure to specify how many guests you will bring with you on your registration form.
   
Q: Are there any trophies, prizes or other hardware or freebies?
A: If you assume there's no aid, no course marking, no t-shirt, no enthusiastic spectators and no prizes or freebies of any sort, you might be pleasantly surprised. Best you plan to show up at the pub!
   
Q: How accurate is the course marking?
A: As this is a new course, Gottfried only measured it once with a STRAVA a I phone GPS Ann seems to come up with the same results. So come out and proof me wrong
   
Q: When will the 'official' results be available?
A: We hope to have the results up on the  "Get Your Fat Ass Off the Couch" Runs website within 24 hours of the finisher banquet. We will also distribute the results to major local and national ultrarunning communities.
   

 

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I welcome your comments, criticisms, feedback and questions.

Please be sure to read the the Agenda and FAQ section of this website first, as this is where I've tried to answer the most frequently asked questions.

Gottfried Grosser - Your CFA Event Host
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Get Off The Couch - Confirmation

The following people are registered for this event:

1) Nerene Jansen van Rensburg
2) Michelle Ford
3) Craig Fava
4) FrankieDocs Wimberley
5) Marc Schmitz
6) Katie Longworth
7) Doris Leong
8) Carlie Smith
9) John Tai
10) Sibylle Tinsel
11) Jason Cagampan
12) Jessica Glowacki
13) philip waters
14) Robert Jones
15) Helen Tilley
16) patricia jensen
17) James Clarke

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