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2007 Sunshine in September

Submitted by Berglind Hafste... on 8 September, 2007 - 21:44

8 September 2007 - Starter Photo

Running for the ferry on glorious Sunshine...

The Sunshine Coast lived up to its' name as we were greeted with nothing but glorious sunshine for the inaugral running of the Sunshine in September event. Sibylle, Craig and myself headed out on what can only be described as stunning day.

 

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.

As expected, the trail was in perfect condition and we ran along enjoying our surroundings. We didn't come across another soul all day and the opportunities to pick up trash were really few and far between.

Reaching the clear-cut at almost 10km offered us the chance to take in the views down to Roberts Creek and across to Vancouver Island. Sibylle turned around at the 10km mark while Craig and I, after some quick calculations, decided we had enough time to complete the extra 6km loop and get down to catch the 12.20pm ferry. The additional distance was great - especially blasting down Red Baron trail - but time was of the essence and thankfully it was practically all downhill. We reached the terminal with less then 10 minutes to spare.

Thanks to Craig and Sibylle for coming out - you know we all set course records today!!!

Please click here for a slideshow of more photos.

Name
 Distance
 Time
 Points
Sibylle 20km 3h 36m 3
Berglind 26km 3h 50m 3
Craig 26km 3h 50m 4
Rhonda DNS   -1
Cheryl DNS   -1
Sharon DNS   -1

 

 

 

 

 







Until next year!

Berglind

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Comments

Sibylle's picture

Who missed the boat?

Submitted by Sibylle on 9 September, 2007 - 09:11.
Berglind report wraps it all up.  It was a wonderful run. Berglind put a lot of attention to detail in planning her event, from where to park for how much, to the ferry schedule and fees (nice surprise to get the fare saver day!) to an awsome map, altitude profile and course descriptions.

The trails just off the ferry terminal are awesome.  The one we followed for the most part wound it's way gently up mature second growth and was aptly named Sidewinder and Highway 102.  Definetely a keeper event.  Too bad Rhonda, Cheryl and Sharon missed the boat... or got otherwise distracted.

Sorry to miss the fun

Submitted by Cheryl Johnson on 11 September, 2007 - 19:07.
I thought I emailed to tell you I wasn't going to make it (did my message go to the old site maybe?) It didn't feel possible to run with that blankety-blank cast. I ended up taking if off and feel much better now. Hope you will do the run again. What a perfect day you had!!
Sibylle's picture

Hi Cheryl, we missed you

Submitted by Sibylle on 12 September, 2007 - 12:41.
Hi Cheryl, we missed you too, but figured that the cast was preventing you.  Don't want to fall again on that wrist....
No email or post should have gone astray when the site was move.  Not sure where it ended up?

Take care,

Sibylle
Craig Moore's picture

a great run!

Submitted by Craig Moore on 9 September, 2007 - 11:52.
The is definitely a keeper with more great potential for distance and variation. Berglind's instructions were flawless, including the part about the 3km run up (and then down) on the roadway. The view at the top was great and the trail was very runnable single track. I could see exploring a lot more of the area, especially in nice weather like we had. But please don't ask me to bring my bike and do the stunts that were set up in the clearcut, yikes. I'm pretty sure this is the first CFA event where I have set a fastest time record, how cool is that? And I'm guessing the freshly baked warm-out-of-the-oven chocolate chip cookies put me in good stead with the event host. It was a good decision to do the 6k loop at the top since it was a fun run and even a not-so-bad hike back up the gravel road considering there were views to be had. The September Sunshine Faresaver event is a huge hit in my books! See you all next year. Craig

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