Club Fat Ass is a grassroots sports club with a worldwide vision. Our members host trail running, triathlon, cycling and other "active lifestyle" events for fellow members. Club events are fun, physically challenging, environmentally friendly and emphasize camaraderie as much as competition. Each event is a reflection of the unique personality of the Event Host. All Club events are free to Club members. Membership is open to anyone who enjoys playing outdoors. Join us!
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Submitted by Karl Jensen on 28 February, 2011 - 20:12
A very light snowfall greeted a fairly large group at the 8 AM start. Temperatures were below freezing, but warmed up a bit during the day. The consensus seemed the be that the conditions were perfect. Very little ice was encountered along the course and the snow accumulation during the day did not significantly impact most participants. Only one casualty was reported: Liza, who started at Lynn Canyon, badly twisted her ankle and had to stop at Deep Cove.
Last night was the 9th annual MardiGras version of the Club Fat Ass Capilano Canyon Night Run. This run takes about 90 minutes and is a great way for trail and road runners to get a feel for what it's like to run in the night. It's a very low-key event: Nobody really cares how far or fast participants run. There are 12 and 17-kilometer run courses, but there's also a "roll-your-own" distance for those who want to run farther, shorter or to accommodate those who get lost.
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