2005/10 Newsletter

Dear friends and members of Club Fat Ass,

I am looking forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming fall events. There are still 4 more great runs to choose from, or better yet, do them all and get 2006 off to a running start with the Vancouver New Year's Fat Ass 50 on January 1.

Somebody overheard me announcing that this will be the first year I am going full distance on New Year's Day. I must have been high on endorphins...

Have fun reading the CFA October 2005 Newsletter below.

Happy Trails,

Sibylle Tinsel
Chief Executive Fat Ass

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wendy's Get Your Fat Ass Off The Couch: Saturday, 15 October at 7:30am - North Vancouver, BC Canada. Fun 20km run on winding trails on upper and

lower Seymour Mtn.

Go Home: Saturday, 19 November at 7:30am - North Vancouver, BC Canada. 20km on beautiful trails on Seymour Mountain.

M&M Fun Run: Saturday, 26 November at 8:00am - North Vancouver, BC Canada. Prepare for all the Christmas indulgence...26km or 52km.

Pure Satisfaction: Sunday, 11 December at 8:30am - North Vancouver, BC Canada. A trail run to celebrate the pure satisfaction of being in good shape during a busy and dark month. 12km, 24km and 48k

NEWS

Sponsors
We couldn't do without our sponsors. A big "Thank You!" to Paula Stepp at Trail Runner Magazine for their continued support. Trail Runner has provided a number of Club Fat Ass events with draw prizes in the from of subscription certificates.

Trail Runner also offers members of Club Fat Ass a special discounted subscription price for Trail Runner magazine. The rate is only $12.95 for a year (plus $ 10 additional postage for Canada). This rate is $5 off their regular annual rate.

Club Colours
In previous years, we ordered Club t-shirts quarterly based on our actual membership numbers. This year, you may have noted that you received your Club t-shirt as soon as you signed up. This is because I took the risk of pre-ordering and screening t-shirts. We have some 2005 blue club t-shirts left. With a new year and new t-shirt colour on the horizon, I would like to clear them out. While they last, I'd like to offer them to current members for $15 and non-members for $20 plus postage of $2. They make great gifts and the price is unbeatable! If interested, please send me an email with quantities and sizing.

New Event
I am excited to announce that yet another trail run has been added to the ever growing calendar of Club Fat Ass events. Inspired by veteran Event Host Craig Moore during the Double last June, Peter Zubcsek is organizing the Burnaby Mountain Run for his debut as Event Host.

Become a CFA event host
We are always looking to add fun and funky events for our members. If you would like to become a CFA Event Host, please see what's involved at our Host an Event page and get started by filling out the form.

PAST EVENT RESULTS AND REPORTS

CONTESTS

CAUSES YOUR CLUB SUPPORTS

If you have any causes close to your heart and want to raise awareness and/or funds let me know. A number of hosts use their events as fund raisers and there is a special section on our website to highlight certain fund raising efforts.

Jesper Olsen's World Run Jesper's has finished the North American leg of his World Run. He arrived in Ireland October 11 and is scheduled to complete his World Run October 23. Despite being tired and having repeated equipment problems his daily log shows him in good spirits and enjoying the company and help of ultra runners along his route. You can find out more about his adventure at: www.worldrun.org