2013 - Year 8 - Burnaby Mountain Run - Results

14 April 2013 - Starter Photo 

Report:  A small group set out this morning to conquer Burnaby Mountain.  Event Host, Tara, down with the flu, sent her regrets, but a social little group assembled undeterred in the chilly morning air to tackle Burnaby Mountain.  

After adjusting gear and clothing to stay warm and a couple of starter photos all but me set off down Pandora Trail.  Since I am nursing a MCL tear, I opted for a custom walk along the upper, flatish trails near the Simon Fraser University campus.    The cherry blossoms rained down on me as I made my way to the Trans Canada Trail gazebo.  Not sure if the bong sitting under the overhang was there for park users to enjoy or a forgotten item from a wild party the night before.  The garbage strewn all over the park grounds seem to be proof for the latter.   I collected a fair amount of the trash and disposed of it properly, then directed my attention to the hummingbirds swarming the cherry trees and trillium flowers lining the path way. 

Meanwhile the group around Paul, Greg, David, Simon and Ean made their way down to the shores of Indian Arm and eventually back across the highway to start their ascent up Cardiac Hill.  Paul, who was the only one aiming for two loops, got ahead, with Simon close on his heels, Ean and Gregory forming the middle of the pack and new member David bringing in the rear.   Once all were back, Ean and Simon hopped on their road bikes to make a duathlon out of the event, while David, Greg and I opted for a nice coffee at Cafe Artigiano down the way.

Thanks to Trailrunner Magazine, David and Paul went home with an annual gift supscription.

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* Garbage Point
** Event Host Point

2012 - Year 7 - Burnaby Mountain Run - Results

14 April 2012 - Starter Photo 

Report:  A small group set out this morning to conquer Burnaby Mountain.  Event Host, Tara, had some logistically issues and arrived late to find the group had already left.  Thanks to Translink, Eric also missed the start.  The third one to miss out was Meredith, who was called in to work...  Despite the hick-ups the group enjoyed themselves and one can be assured that ActionJackson kept everybody entertained.

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* Garbage Point
** Event Host Point

2011 - Year 6 - Burnaby Mountain Run - Results

9 April 2011 - Starter Photo - 8 Starters - 8 Finishers

Report:  The Burnaby Mountain Run faced a few challenges even before we hit the trails this year. We were "competing" against the popular Diez Vista Trail Run and the event host, Tara, called in sick.  Not discouraged, a group of 8 had signed up to hit the trails and test their winter training on a challenging hilly course.

I had taken over the Event Host duties, and after dropping Jackson off to run from the Second Narrows Bridge along the Trans Canada Trail to the start, was looking forward to "stretching with a view" before everybody arrived.  No such luck as new member and keener, Mark, showed up just as I crawled out of the car.  

The skies were steel gray and the temperatures cooler than expected as we huddled behind the car and chit chatted about the course, greeted the runners slowly arriving.    Jackson and Eric made it up the hill on foot just in time for the starter photo.  

We took off precisely at 9:00am.  I was the token girl and after new member Mathew had dealt with his malfunctioning tech gear and collecting some garbage on the trail, I quickly found myself in last place and alone.  

The course starts on a single track winding it's way steeply down the side of Burnaby Mountain to a residential neighborhood.  The air was fragrant with pleasant spring blossoms until we passed by a cluster of Stink Cabbage.  Oh, the joys of spring .  One of the characteristics of the Burnaby Mountain Run are the breathtaking views of Indian Arm and the North Shore Mountains while descending to the ocean.  Finally down on the shore, the course follows a flat gravel path before heading south across the train tracks and Barnett Highway and continuing on a stretch know as "Roller Coaster".  For several kilometers brief, steep climbs follow, steep, brief downhills...until hitting Cardiac Hill.  

Huffing and puffing up this infamous trail, I was surprised to see a mountain biker actually cycling up there.  With an eagle circling overhead, I finally reached the the top, or rather the part of the course where the trail skirts the parallel to the slope, still mostly ascending, but at a gentler grade.  

Descending on the final few hundred meters of trail, city views open up, before the finish line at the Horizon Restaurant comes into sight.  The group of 11.2km runners was waiting for me, and we decided to continue the chit chatting and waiting for Jim and Mark, who had set out for a second loop, at the Cafe Artigiano on Hastings Street a few minutes drive away.

Thanks to Trail Runner Magazine, Mathew and Ean walked away with a 1 year long gift subscription.  Mathew was still sipping coffee and waiting for Mark and Jim when we finally said our good-byes.

Your Chief Executive Fat Ass and substitute Event Host

Sibylle


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* Garbage Point
** Event Host Point

2010 - Year 5 - Burnaby Mountain Run - Results

10 April 2010 - Starter Photo - 18 Starters - 18 Finishers

Report:  We had a good crowd out, with a number of newbie members testing the waters and Event Host, Tara, testing her baby jogger with one of her twin boys along for the ride.  The weather was beautiful.  If memory serves right, this was the first and only Burnaby Mountain Run, when the rains were not torrential and we even got to enjoy the touted view ;-)  

Des had registered, but wasn't toeing the startline - a bunch of point hounds very jubilating, only to discover, that Des had put in an early start and collected points alright.  Almost everybody collected litter of the trail to do their good deed of the day and of course keep up with Des and Reagan in the Point Series.  

After the run, Porker and his friends reconvened for coffee an baked goods to Cafe Artegianio.  We all agreed it was a perfect choice of venue to end a great run with friends.

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* Garbage Point
** Event Host Point

2009 - Year 4 - Burnaby Mountain Run

4 April 2009 - 12 Starters - 12 Finishers

Report:  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 are still bare (opposed to last year, where at the event took place at the beginning of March and some green was already sprouting.

There was almost an even number of runners heading out for 1 or 2 loops. The exception was Monty, who decided to get an early start and finished 3 loops.  Amy and Kirsten were the runaway leaders on the 11km course.  Kirsten had initially planned 2 loops but changed her mind after the Killer Hill (what will The Fools think???).  Martin and Donna made up the middle field and Don was kind enough to keep Sibylle company at the end of the pack. She thanked him by adding a little detour to the course.

The 2 loop runners were led by Chris and Matt,  they dropped Des, who is still recovering from dragging Chris off Mount Kenya and 2 month of beach life.  The rear of the field was brought in by Monty (now on his 3rd lap), Gord and Dave.

Des and Sibylle collected extra points for picking up garbage on the course.  The trails were very clean, but the stretch along the Highway in in dire need of a major clean-up.  Tara,  6 months pregnant with twins, earned 3 points for hosting this event the third year in a row.  While not running, she kept busy with her dog Ty, while waiting for the runners to arrive back. 

The group reconvened at the Mountain Shadow Pub at the foot of Burnaby Mountain, but unfortunately lost PembiDon during the move. Talk centered around eliminating the Highway stretch for next years run and run the second loop counter clockwise (which way are the hills easier to stomach?)   Almost everybody won a prize, thanks to our sponsors and friends at Kinesys and Trailrunner Magazine.

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2008 - Year 3 - Burnaby Mountain Run

9 March 2008 - Starter Photo
12 Starters - 12 Finishers

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! Tara

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2006 - Year 1- Burnaby Mountain Run

Burnaby Mountain Killer Hill

I have to admit that in the 15 years I have been living and running in Vancouver I had never ventured to Burnaby Mountain. Fortunately, I tested the course descriptions a few weeks before the Burnaby Mountain Run and can vouch that the views are spectacular. Unfortunately, on the morning of the events, the clouds hung very low and none of the participants were treated to the breathtaking scenery.

Not only did the clouds hang low, rain also hammered down on the group of diehards assembled at the start line in Burnaby Mountain Park. Nevertheless, the majority of the Fat Asses planned to do the full 2 loops for a total of 24km. Not so Maureen and myself who gingerly set out to run 12km and were hoping not to be lapped by the hot shots...

Following Pandora's Trail steeply downhill through deep mud puddles we soon lost sight of the leaders and tried stay close to Craig and Sharon whose bright jackets lead the way. Alas, they took a wrong turn and we found ourselves alone on the course.

The first half of the course is either downhill or flat...which leaves the question what to expect from the second half. Answer: A killer hill! Old Buck and Homestead are benign in comparison to this ascent. As Maureen and myself huffed and puffed to the top, we traded war stories of being lost in the fog during some previous adventures. Thanks to Maureen for pulling me up there!

The rain was still coming down when we finally made our way back to the start. Luckily, nice restrooms allowed us to get rid of the wet gear and change into warm fleecies. I only thawed eating soup at the post party get together....

Gotta come back in the sunshine.

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