Location:
Pacific Spirit Park, Vancouver, BC
What: A six hour run on the trails in Pacific Spirit Park.
Why: To kick off the Fools' winter training schedule.
Who: The Fools and anyone who wants to join in the fun.
Where: Meet at the Park Centre on Sixteenth Avenue
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When: Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 08:00
Route: The course will consist of a 10 kilometer loop plus a short 1.5 K loop which will be done near the end of the six hours when there is not enough time left to do the 10 K loop again. The 10 K loop is on the south side of Sixteenth Avenue and requires crossing the road. Don't forget to look both ways, just like your mommy taught you. Maps and foolproof directions will be provided at the start.
Lap Counting: You are responsible for counting your own laps. If you can't count then this run is probably not for you.
Climbing: Minor elevation changes.
Aid: Be prepared to be self-sufficient. There will be water at the Park Centre washrooms. Of course we will also have access to our vehicles at the end of each loop.
Motto: Nothing is foolproof to a talented fool.
Entry: There is no fee and you don't need to be a member of Club Fat Ass to participate in a Flash event, however whining is not allowed. No registration is required but please indicate your participation via the comment form below. You are responsible for your own well-being and safety and should be self sufficient. Please read the Release of All Claims. By participating in this event you agree to the terms of the Release of All Claims.
Contacts: Gilles Barbeau and Karl Jensen
Comments
Great Run
Thanks Fools!
It's a party! I'll be
Will be there
Ran
running for six hours????...
I attached the pdf map from
Map of the course
Outlined in red. The small loop north of the Park Center and the 10k loop south of it. Thanks Rick Arikado.
Foolish Gerbils run 6 hours
I want to see if I can do it. 2 things; Not to get lost and to see if I can last 6 hours. I am preparing for my Goofy Marathon and a Half. Anyone has any suggestions for me? i.e to strengthen my hip flexors, and my left calf and how to ensure complete elimination before my run so that I will not need to look for a porta pottie.
Arthur CHat Gee
I Complete Marathons and Ultra-Marathons
And I will Marathon whatever is necessary to SELL YOUR HOUSE/ PROPERTY
with techniques and a style like no other SUCESSFULLY for the HIGHEST PRICE.
My Resume is ONE OF SUCCESS
I have some suggestions...
Back to back runs are key. So a long4-5 hour run on Saturday and then 1/2 time/distance on Sunday. This would be close to the Goofy scenario.
I'm not one to ask about rehabbing hip flexors or calves. (probably cause I have such huge calves) But maybe you should get your hands on some astronaut diapers, so no need to look for a portapottie.
Hope that helps.
I'll join in on the insanit..fun!
Put me down for a few hours as well. Might as well get used to running like a gerbil for Triple Century.
Course Directions
DIRECTIONS FOR THE 10K LOOP:
Start and Finish is from the yellow post at the back of the parking lot.
Across 16th Ave. to trail #30, Sherry Sakamoto which run along 16th Ave.
Left on the first trail that enters the forest. That’s #21, Salish.
Stay on Salish until you reach #12, Imperial trail. Keep an eye on the trail signs, some intersection are tricky.
Left on Imperial to #22, Sasamat.
Right on Sasamat to junction of #19, St. Georges.
Right on St. Georges to Camousun Street.
Right on Camousun Street, just after the school on your right you will see a trail entrance, take that short trail that will take you to the big wooden/map of Pacific Spirit Park at the corner of Camousun, 41st Ave and S.W. Marine Dr.
From that entrance of the park take #21, Salish all the way back to 16th Ave and to the Park Center.
Make sure to circle around the yellow post to make it 10k.
DIRECTIONS FOR THE 1.5K LOOP:
This time from the other end of the parking lot go north on #2, Cleveland trail.
Left on #13, Lily of theValley. This is about halfway between 16th and 10th.
This will quickly take you back to #21, Salish. Take left.
Shortly after you will encounter #10, Heron. Take left .
This will take you back to #2, Cleveland.
Right on Cleveland to the Park Center.
Once again make sure to circle to the entrance of the parking lot for a full 1.5k.
- These directions with the map of the park, available at the Park Center, and you're set.
- I will be very slow with plenty of walking for the first loop so stay with me for a detailled tour of the course.
- If you don't want to start slow, go with the fast monkeys, Karl or Chad. They don't smell as good but they know the course.
Currently unfit, but still a fool.
getting lost or not
Glad to hear
Glad you'll join us on
Foolproof Map and Directions
Once a Fool Always a Fool...
I am in. Karl has a bunch of park maps that he was going to highlight the route and distribute to the runners. The loop sticks to main trails and has trail markers at the intersections so it is pretty easy to follow.
See you on Sunday,
Chad
Map to the start
I am considering running part of this as well. Have to check how it fits in with our weekend plans, but I should get 3-4hours in.
Foolish Gerbil Six Hour
Yes, Sunday...
Foolish Gerbil Six Hour
Exact location - running two loops (maybe three)
Hi There,
I'm not 100% familiar with the area, just want to have an idea of the exact location. I know how to get there, but when I look at Google Maps, it shows me couple of different locations. Help is appreciated to find the start of the first loop :) Claudia
Not far from civilization
Plan to run 2-3 loops is this okay ?
No question ask