Blame it on injuries, kids, budget, time or whatever, it's been a while since I participated in a race that really, really meant a lot to me.  

I was so jazzed the first time I ran the Boston Marathon, I couldn't sleep for a full week leading up to it.  At the start in Hopkinton, I was so nervous that I pee'd down my leg.  (Yes, in a big crowd of runners as the announcer counted down!  No, I wasn't the only one, either!) 

I'll be doing regular speedwork at Point Grey Secondary track in Kerrisdale on Monday nights; would love to share the pain and have other runners join me. 

Time: 6:45 p.m.

I am lookin for a running partner in the Marpole area, Vancouver near the Oak Street bridge. I may lose some of you here but, a 5:00 - 5:30am start would be fantastic. My fella' leaves at 6:15 so I need to be home for our children. Alternatively if there is someone close to me that prefers to run at night we can possibly do that. I don't need a motivator but it's dark and my husband and father get pretty excited when I run by my self.

Any takers?!

Thanks, Liz

There is no one on this planet than I admired more than my Grandpa Eads. My grandpa always told me to set my goals high. Even if I didn't reach them, he argued, I'd get further along than if I had set the bar lower. Well, it stuck and this mentality is evident in my 2010 running plans. A couple of these races are tentative due to travel/logistical challenges I need to work out. Of course it ALL hinges on me staying healthy & injury free. 

I was recently approached for a list of the best ultra marathons in Canada.  Ones that are crazy, fun, historic or are otherwise noteworthy.  I thought I pass the question on to you.  What are your favorites?

My personal list (out of races I have either done and volunteered at) is:

 Welcome to 2010 everyone.  Every year New Years day means one thing for me - Test of Metal registration.  Sign in late and you will miss out.  This year The Test sold out in 24 minutes and I was lucky enough to register for my 5th year in a row.  Last year I was able to beat my previous personal best by over 30 minutes and finished in 3:28 - that is a high bar for me to beat this year.

I hope everyone gets to participate in the events that they would like to, no matter how big or small.  

Graham Archer.

The beginning of the year saw an exciting launch for Club Fat Ass.  We always have been on the bleeding edge of technology with our website, photo sharing, Facebook, Twitter and now can add an iphone App to the list.  Yes... you heard right.  Club Fat Ass is possibly the first and only running club offering an iphone app to access our news right on your phone.

The January 2010 Newsletter is now published at http://www.clubfatass.com/newsletter/2010/January Check out exciting news, including information and a link to our free ActivePorker iphone application.