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Dear Friends and Members of Club Fat Ass,
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Troll the malls or hit the trails? Decisions, decisions...
With a couple of more Flash Adventures coming up in the next few of weeks, there are still opportunities to squeeze in more Club runs before Santa comes to call.
It's been a great year of running and camaraderie and 2011 is shaping up to offer even more Club events and challenges. Don't forget to renew or join the Club before the end of December.
Rather run than shop 'till you drop? Get that special someone a Club membership ($75), a signature t-shirt ($25) or check out our cheeky merchandise at the Club Fat Ass store as a way to say you care about friends and fitness.
Already figured-out who has been naughty and who has been nice? Think about documenting your athletic goals for 2011 in the New Years Resolution contest and kicking the year off on the right foot with a resolution run and polar bear swim on New Years day.
Merry Christmas, happy holidays and peace on earth!
Happy Trails,
Sibylle Tinsel
Chief Executive Fat Ass
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UPCOMING EVENTS
 Flash - Cinny Bun Run. 18 December - Vancouver, BC Canada. Join Reagan on a training run for the Vancouver New Year's Fat Ass 50. The course will wind it's way over 15km from Spanish Banks through Pacific Spirit Park and back. More details and registration here.
Photo left. Reagan hamming it up during last years Pure Satisfaction Run.
Flash - Boxing Day 25km. 26 December - Vancouver, BC Canada. Run off the holiday treats with Jess and Bill Dagg as they are training for the Orcas 50km. Details here.
 Vancouver New Year's FA 50 Run. 1 January 2010 - Vancouver, BC, Canada. A 50 km resolution run to kick off the New Year on the right foot. Those who are more hung-over and those with resolutions they are not likely to keep can opt for a custom course of 1 to 49 km. More details here!
Photo right. Slush and ice on the course of the Vancouver New Year's FA 50 Run
Flash - Ride for the Haggis. 5 February 2011 - North Vancouver, BC Canada. Ride for the Haggis. A road ride of approximately 80 kms followed by a full-on traditional Robbie Burns celebration with elements of poetry, music, address to the haggis, feasting, and drinking of Scotch whisky. Find out if you have what it takes here.
 Squamish Scrambler. 12 February - Squamish, BC, Canada. This is an out-and-back snowshoe hike/run up to Elfin Lakes Cabin in Squamish (22km). Bring the family as far as Red Heather, a 10km return snowshoe hike, or continue on up towards Little Diamond Head, or out towards Mamquam Lake, depending on conditions and motivation. Savor spectacular views of The Tantalus Range, Howe Sound and Sky Pilot. More info here.
Photo left. Views during the Squamish Scrambler hardly ever disappoint.
Photo right. The Capilano Canyon Night Run is as much a social affair as a run.
 Capilano Canyon Night Run. 19 February - 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. Choose between a guided group run at a gentle pace for the socially-inclined and first time night runner or a competitive run for those more motivated by the clock and the opportunity to rip their buddy's lungs out. Both runs followed by a potluck party and celebration of Fat Tuesday. Entry limited to first 50 entrants, so please register early!
NEWS
2011 Membership Registration. Club membership registration for 2011 is open. Yes, that means it's time to get off the couch and join the Club or renew your membership so you can benefit from all of the sweaty pleasures CFA offers.
Great news for renewing members: Your annual Club membership dues won't change and the number and variety of Club events continues to grow. Tell a friend so you'll never run alone again.
Membership Draw. I am happy to announce that my friend and former Steering Committee member, Michele Sherstan, won the membership draw for renewing her membership before the end of November. Michele won a full refund on her dues. No, it wasn't fixed... honest!
Newsletter. After years of talking, we finally moved to a different newsletter management service. This is the first newsletter sent out using the new system. Please let us know if you notice anything aggrivating or unusual. You can now subscribe or unsubscribe from the Club newsletter directly from your user account on the Club Fat Ass website.
Business Members.
 
We are happy to welcome back Active Life Physio and Kintec. Both business have been long time supporters of Club Fat Ass. Please consider them when you need physio treatment or anything related to your feet and shoes.
A word from Active Life Physiotherapy… Ever been hit by a muscle cramp while out on a fantastic trail run? Exercise associated muscle cramping (EAMC) can be a debilitating event. Exercise-associated muscle cramps presents with acute pain, muscle stiffness, and soreness. The muscles affected most often include the hamstrings, quadriceps, and calf. The muscles on both sides of the body are often involved. Find out what the latest research says about treating muscle cramps and what the experts at Active Life Physiotherapy recommend here.
New Initiatives. So many ideas, so little time. We are hoping to offer training runs in the new year as well as another free, short course, Check-Us-Out run. If you like to be involved in rolling this out, please let us know.
CONTESTS
 All our annual contests will wrap-up on 31 December at midnight. Check how you're doing in the Club Point Series. 'Still time to make your way to the top of the leader board by submitting all your wandering t-shirt photos. Ask your friends to favorite them. Rope your friends into becoming Fat Asses. See how you've done with your New Years Resolutions...
Photo right: Reagan having an animated conversation with Piggy the Active Porker, our mascot.
Refer A Friend Contest. Rachel and Jackson are leading, closely followed by Craig, Bill and Julie.
There still is alomost a month left
to collect points for refering your friends. The winner will win a pair of Montrail Trail Running Shoes kindly provided by business member Kintec. Up-to-date standings here. Check out how to participate in the Refer a Friend Contest.
Photo left. Jackson and Eric sporting their club colours during the Seymour Super Fun Run
2010 Traveling Colours Contest. It is not too late for submissions. If you have already submitted a photo, make sure you tell your friends about it. The more attention an image receives, the better chance it has to be the most popular photo in the
contest and win. The winner of the 2010 Travelling Colours Contest will receive a full refund on the 2011 membership dues. Second place will go home with a sock package kindly sponsored by businessmember Kintec Footlabs. Currently, Bill Daggs photo of him and an elephant in Africa is in the lead.
Photo right. Bill admiring an elephant from a safe distance.
Pictures of your 2010 adventures wearing your Club shirt (any colour) can be posted to Flickr following the instructions here. All submissions to date are posted here.
 2010 Point Series. Through a strategic mix of wearing her Club Fat Ass shirt in non CFA events, signing up early for events, collecting garbage and referring new members, Jess Dagg has gained ground on Ean, Reagan, Des and Sibylle. However, the race is still on, watch your back, Jess! The winner will win bragging rights and a pair of new runners! Read about how to collect points. Up-to-date standings here.
Photo left. Pat's first bag of the year, Hollyburn Mountain.
CAUSES YOUR CLUB SUPPORTS
Club Fat Ass and our members support a variety of charities, causes and events. Please check them out here.
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. Be sure to consider the special section on the Club website that offers ideas on how to raise money for your favorite cause while hosting a free CFA event.
BUSINESS MEMBERS
     
CFA does not sell or otherwise distribute our member list.
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