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2006/02 Newsletter

Promoters of oddball endurance events and a healthy outdoor lifestyle

 

Dear Friends and Members of Club Fat Ass,

All CFA events are close to my heart, but I'd like to draw your attention to a very special weekend next month. Jesper Olsen, the only human to have completed a documented run around the globe, will be sharing his images and experiences at the Centennial Theater in North Vancouver, BC on March 24. In Jesper's honour, Craig Moore will be hosting the Vancouver World Run as a free CFA event on Sunday March 26

Don't miss Jesper's account of almost 2 years on the run and a chance to win awesome draw prizes. Tickets are now on sale here. I had the opportunity to meet Jesper as he passed through Vancouver last year. His humble demeanor and great storytelling style makes him one of the most inspirational speakers I have ever seen. I hope you can join me for the talk, the run or both.

If you've not done so yet, be sure to take a look at some of your fellow Club members doing what they do in their Club t-shirts. The opportunity to vote for your favorite photo in the 2005 Traveling Colors Contest will soon be coming to an end, so please don't miss the opportunity to voice your opinion.

Happy Trails,

Sibylle Tinsel
Chief Executive Fat Ass


UPCOMING EVENTS

Capilano Canyon Night Run 18 February 2006 - North Vancouver, BC Canada. A 90-minute run that starts in a suburban neighborhood, traverses the twilight zone, then stimulates your senses with a trail run in the mist and inky blackness of the Capilano Canyon. Entry limited to first 50, so please register early!

Photo: A psychedelic start to the 2005 Capilano Canyon Night Run

Snowshoe Trial Night with TheYeti 21 February 2006 - Mount Seymour, North Vancouver, BC, Canada. Don't be shy. This is your chance to check out what snowshoeing is about!

Spring Mountain Highway Madness 19 March 2006 - North Vancouver, BC Canada. A mind-numbing running interval session on a fairly big mountain. Wide dirt and gravel access road. No traffic. 15k per lap. Approximately 1 kilometer (3,300') of elevation change per lap

Running, ultra running, Jesper Olsen, World Run, Canada, CFA, Club Fat Ass, Guinness Book of World RecordsVancouver World Run Show 24 March 2006 - North Vancouver, BC Canada. Don't miss Jesper's amazing tales at the Centennial Theater.
And what would a visit from Jesper be without a run? Join him for 50km, 25km or 10km during the Vancouver World Run on Sunday 26 March 2006 in North Vancouver.

NEWS

North Shore Athletics Member Night. Join us March 15th for a shopping night at our sponsor member North Shore Athletics featuring 20% discounts, pizza and beer, a talk by a physiotherapist of typical trail and ultra running injuries, slides and more. To allow us to plan ahead, please RSVP here.

2006 Club Shirts. The 2006 Club t-shirts have been ordered and should be available in later this month.. You will receive an email notification when your shirt is ready for pick-up. If you paid for shipping, I will automatically send the shirt to the address you provided on your registration form. Please make sure you let me know if your address has changed.

Become a CFA event host.
Your Club is always looking to add fun and funky events. 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

Squamish Scrambler. A splendid day in the mountains, if only the cars would not have been slip sliding into each other on the access road! Check out the studly pictures, blogs, results and event report here.

Three Dolla Bill Run. Host Ryne reports it was a great day. Check out the participants list here.




CONTESTS

2006 Point Series. Up-to-date standings.

Traveling Shirt Contest Vote. Vote here for your favorite 2005 Club shirt photo.
Once the new shirts come in February you can submit photos for the 2006 Traveling Shirt Contest. Check out contest details here.

New Year's Resolutions - Closest to the Post. Last call for any stragglers that are not embarrassed posting their resolutions in February... To check out what members have put forward so far click here. How does it work? Details here. Thanks for all of you who put their goals up for scrutiny and who have posted updates. I hope you're achieving your resolutions!

 

CAUSES YOUR CLUB SUPPORTS

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

BC Lung Association Event Host, Craig Moore, uses his events to raise awareness and funds for the BC Lung Association.

Simon Fraser University Alumni Association Graduate Entrance Scholarship
. Peter Zubcsek, Event Host of the Burnaby Mountain Run in April, will use his event as a fund raiser for this scholarship fund. To find out more contact the administrator of the fund.

Mary Leliveld Tri BC Fund
. Mary was a friend and member of Club Fat Ass. The fund was established in her memory to help deserving athletes get to competitions they otherwise might not be able to race in.

PRPAWS (Powell River Parks and Wilderness Society
The boys that ran the Sunshine Coast Trail 180 in 2003 and 2004 vowed to help raise funds for PRPAWS, a society that aims to protect old growth forest in the Powell River area.

SPONSORS


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