What: A 72K run on the Baden Powell Trail between Deep Cove and Lynn Canyon.
Why: A few Fools in the club have signed up for the Coyote Two Moon 100 Mile race in March that has 28,000 feet of uphill and they really, really need to get in some distance and hill work.
Who: The Fools and anyone who wants to join in the fun.
Where: Meet at Panorama Park in Deep Cove, North Vancouver, BC
When: Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 06:00
Route: The Pure Foolishness 72K will consist of three loops on the Pure Satisfaction Course. You can read the foolproof directions at:
http://www.clubfatass.com/events/puresatisfaction/course
Climbing: According to some very informative GPS readings taken by Colin Freeland during the 2007 Pure Satisfaction Run each loop of the route has an elevation gain of 5,280 feet, giving a total of 15,840 feet of climbing during the three loops.
Aid: Be prepared to be self-sufficient. There should be water at Deep Cove and at the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge washrooms. Of course we will also have access to our vehicles when we return to Deep Cove at the end of each loop.
Schedule:
Here is a foolproof schedule of the times the Fools expect to be at
various locations during the run. This schedule was created by half of
one of the brightest minds in Club Fat Ass. It follows the detailed
methodology developed by the famous Dr. Wingit, PHD. After an
exhaustive five second review by a panel of his peers the method was
named the SWAG method (Scientific Wild Ass Guess).
This schedule may be useful to those of you planning to only do
portions of the run and want to join the Fools, or perhaps avoid them
altogether. Note that the Fools may not be at these locations at the
times indicated, or anywhere close to those times. If you do a custom
run email your distance and time to Karl through the private email link
shown on the event site.
Please keep in mind the event Motto.
Loop One
06:00 Start
07:25 Hyannis Point - out bound
08:15 Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge
08:55 Hyannis Point - in bound
10:20 Deep Cove
Loop Two
11:50 Hyannis Point - out bound
12:45 Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge
13:30 Hyannis Point - in bound
15:00 Deep Cove
Loop Three
16:30 Hyannis Point - out bound
17:25 Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge
18:25 Hyannis Point - in bound
20:00 Deep Cove
20:01 Bed - ZZZ
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
Pure Foolishness 72K - Results
The run started with a light rain that became quite lumpy and turned to snow at higher elevations. At the top of the Seymour Grind there was well over an inch of snow, which made descending the steep technical sections quite a challenge. The snow was very wet in the lower sections and where there wasn’t snow there were unavoidable puddles and mud. Everyone suffered with cold, wet feet throughout. Ellie and Bill sprinted out from the start in their usual fashion. On the return from Lynn Canyon they decided to take a side trip onto Old Buck for some bonus miles. Everyone else proceeded at a more civilized pace. Cheryl, Rhonda and Arthur overcame the difficult conditions and completed one 24K loop. John talked Cynnimon through two loops. Way to go Cynnimon, very impressive. Craig came out to pace John and Gilles for their last loop, which was done mostly in the dark. Karl struggled all day to keep up with Chad. Laddie had flown in from Prague just so she could run out to meet Chad and Karl on the Seymour Grind and pace them in to finish their second loop, a touching gesture that deserves a heartfelt thanks. Al joined Chad and Karl for their third loop, and pushed the pace a bit more than was comfortable for one of them. At the beginning of the third and final return from Lynn Canyon Al and Chad sped away leaving Karl to his fate in the darkness of the wild. He was sorely pained to be abandoned by Chad after 60K for someone younger, faster and better looking. However, on reaching the Old Buck Bridge, Karl found them waiting for him because Chad had become concerned that Karl had not caught up. An emotional moment indeed. Thanks Chad.
Throughout the run everyone followed the Foolproof Directions. Just before the descent to Deep Cove the trail splits and the runners have to take the left fork down. Al and Chad went straight and had to backtrack, followed a few minutes later by Karl who made the same mistake. The run Motto was thus validated.
Special thanks go to Lucinda and Linda who appeared at Lynn Canyon with a couple of pizzas, wonderful. And to Lorraine who spent the better part of her day at Hyannis Point womaning an aid station. The grilled cheese sandwiches on the third loop were a big hit.
Thanks to all who participated and assisted.5:20
Ah the supporting crew.
Supporting Crew and Cynnimon's Distance.
Congratulations
Crew points
Off line and officially in the series ;-)
Darn cold
cookie caper
That'll teach me to show up late....
Actually got in the parking lot on time, but couldn't feel my foot with the ankle brace.
Adjusted it and hit the trailhead at 6:15am, tried to bushwhack, paddywack for 30 minutes, wound up back in the parking lot, I don't even know how that was possible.
Had some sudden, urgent gastrointestinal issues, figured the DC washroom is open. Still locked, barely made it home in time.
Today is not my day, damn you, Pure Satisfaction course, I will return...later.
Count me in...
Van 100?
New CFA rules
Happy Fools Day!
Crazy Peoples
Same day as H.U.R.T.
Action Jackson Outta Action
Both...
As long as you keep your behind covered...
Can I borrow yours?
Word on the street is that I may have to wear a skirt to the Run for the Haggis, as well...
Nope, I'll be wearing it.
Pure Foolishness 72K - Foolproof Schedule
Here is a foolproof schedule of the times the Fools expect to be at various locations during the run. This schedule was created by half of one of the brightest minds in Club Fat Ass. It follows the detailed methodology developed by the famous Dr. Wingit, PHD. After an exhaustive five second review by a panel of his peers the method was named the SWAG method (Scientific Wild Ass Guess).
This schedule may be useful to those of you planning to only do portions of the run and want to join the Fools, or perhaps avoid them altogether. Note that the Fools may not be at these locations at the times indicated, or anywhere close to those times. If you do a custom run email your distance and time to Karl through the private email link shown on the event site.
Please keep in mind the event Motto.
Loop One
06:00 Start
07:25 Hyannis Point - out bound
08:15 Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge
08:55 Hyannis Point - in bound
10:20 Deep Cove
Loop Two
11:50 Hyannis Point - out bound
12:45 Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge
13:30 Hyannis Point - in bound
15:00 Deep Cove
Loop Three
16:30 Hyannis Point - out bound
17:25 Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge
18:25 Hyannis Point - in bound
20:00 Deep Cove
20:01 Bed - ZZZ
A Stainless Steel Coffee Mug (Starbucks) very heavy.
If it is worth doing, it is worth a photo,
With a photo you can post for posterity,
Life is fun so flog it for all its worth,
Live not to regret it.
Arthur CHat Gee
Space for two little ones? Runners need a ride
Ride I have, directions to and fro I need.
Goofy's Race Orlando Florida Jan 10, 11 2009 Jan 08 - 15,2009
good luck to all
See you there!
I'll do two laps.
Let's see, Miwok has 10,000 feet of elevation over 100km. Two (shudder) laps of the PF course has 10,500 feet over 48km.
Request a running mate for Pure Foolishness for about 48 Km
Hi, I would like to run with someone who might be running my speed. I ran New Year's Day Freeze Your Ass Off 50 Km. If I did not get lost, I would have taken about 6:50 hours. This was my first 50 km. I also ran Pure Satisfaction and got lost but if I did not get lost, I would have taken about 5:00 - 5:30 for 24 Km.
Is there anyone who could or would run with me?
Thanks,
Arthur CHat Gee
(604) 612-0638
email: arthur@SELLSyourHome.com
email: mybchome@hotmail.com
Check out super Cheryl!
Wow, you are all guns blazing...That's one tough course to run 48km on - translates into 10 hours...Do not forget the flashlight ;-)
Check the post below this one from Cheryl. She runs about your speed, a bit faster than me, but slower than you. Looks like Cheryl will be out on the trail that morning.
I think I had enough "Pure Aggravation", uh, Pure Satisfaction to pass on Pure Foolishness. My body needs to recuperate a bit form New Years Day...
what's that?
I reconsider...
I need to focus on my speed and some road runs until May or so...
That's cool
May I run with you? Hope you know the way?
Hi cheryl,
Do you know the route for Pure Foolishness? If so, I hear from Sibylle that you may be running at my speed. Could I run alongside so that I do not lose my way again? Any tips on what to bring for such a long run?
Tired of getting lost,
Arthur CHat Gee
(604) 612-0638
If it is worth doing, it is worth a photo,
With a photo you can post for posterity,
Life is fun so flog it for all its worth,
Live not to regret it.
Arthur CHat Gee
Yes please join us
Running Mate
If it is worth doing, it is worth a photo,
With a photo you can post for posterity,
Life is fun so flog it for all its worth,
Live not to regret it.
Arthur CHat Gee
You Fools...
You guys are nuts ;-) BTW,
I'm In