Running in circles is not necessarily my kind of thing, but when the motley Fools posted the Flash Foolish Gerbil 6 Hour run, proposing a 10km loop 6h run in Pacific Spirit Park, it fit nicely into my plans to run a longish stretch on the Vancouver New Year's Day 50 course.  Others seemed to think along the same line, as pre-event saw a flurry of online activity: Rick posted a map, old timers mused about the opportunity and newbies committed to join us for a loop or two.

Just got my brand spankin' new November copy of Utrarunning magazine & it is chock full of our own Club members.

It's a little like playing Where's Waldo every month as I scan the results for familiar names, but this month we were treated to a whole'nother level.

For those who prefer to play find-it-for-themselves, then stop reading here, because here come the spoilers...

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1-Mike Wardas wrote a one page article on Plain 100...complete with a photo of him.

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.

15 November 2008 - Starter photo

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Go Home Report

I had the weirdest run this afternoon.

It all started harmless enough.  The sun was shining and I made the decision to go for a longer loop through Capilano Canyon, down Cap Pacific, along Bowser, MacKay Creek and then back home via Mosquito Creek.  A modified Night Run loop with a few twists and turns thrown in to get my distance up.  There were lots of people on the trails including a lost Japanese tourist, a semi lost group with small children, other Fat Asses (Paul, Action Jackson and Penny) and then the weird ones...

  The Greater Vancouver Orienteering Club (GVOC )is putting on a event this coming Sunday in the lower Seymour . This could be a chance for  some good training for those people who are planning back country adventures in the new year. It's always good to know how to navigate and this is a chance to do it close to home without paying a high price if you get it wrong. There are 3 courses .