Miscellaneous

1. It's warm and sunny
2. You can wear your Hawaii shirt instead of 3 layers and a Goretex jacket
3. You can wear your shades instead of goggles
4. You can ski right on to the lift
5. Everyone who is sliding is in a good mood
6. The bumps explode if you hit them right
7. You've got enough days in your legs that you don't have to stop and catch your breath
8. You can point your skis straight down without having to write a will
9. Mashed potatoes are actually fun to ski if you go fast enough

I will be sending this off to all participants soon so you can proof read this for me...

Elk Beaver letter to all participants.

In an effort to make this year's Elk Beaver Ultras run even more smoothly than in the past and to offer runners the best experience possible, please note the following guidelines:

As I sit hear listening to the rain outside, wondering what will it be like tomorrow? I ran the 10k loop of the Hop yesterday and found that there is still lots of snow in sections, mud, and some very large puddles. Overall the course is runable, by tomorrow though, expect to get wet and muddy, but what else would you want from a trail run, isn't there points for getting the dirtiest.  See you at the  Spring Bunny Hop, I be the dirty one.

Just a reminder, online registration will close at Midnight on April 30th.
Does anyone know of a family member, clinic runner, or friend who runs but is still a little intimidated by 26.2 miles of road?
Here is their big chance to get the distance done.
First Timer Marathoner will also be receiving the Addidas jackets, as will all the Ultramarathoners.(The first 50 entrants.)
Volunteers will be generously compensated for their help with all kinds of swag.
I am trying to arrange for a generator for the clock and coffee urn.

I missed the 20th anniversary of the Kneeknacker last year, but will be back as aidstation captain at Cleveland Dam in July. 

Cleveland Dam is strategically positioned near the half way mark of this 50km trail race.  It a popular spot as it is easy to reach and invites families and spectators alike to hang out in Cleveland Park to cheer the runners on. 

So far as snow is concerned, we have anywhere between a 15 to 30+cm base of hard pack, very runable snow. I've been in running on it for the last 2 days. Covered half the course Friday, it was nice, no sprains or strains. Running in the mornings is best, before the sun gets to it, because it can get sloppy. With 20 days to go, keep your fingers crossed and hopefully mother nature will be nice to us, no suprises. Well got to go the trails are calling!

For those who haven't heard, the fools are back in Ojai for Coyote2Moon. An early season 100 miler that gets these guys to put on a few flash events.

 Good omen of the day: we saw a coyote cross the road on the way to lunch!

Jesper Olsen has posted a brief summary of the first 10,000 kms of the World Run II. Currently he is in Sudan some 1000km away from the Ethiopian border.  He is sitll looking for a support and supply driver for the East African and South American part of the run.

If you are able to help, contact Jesper through his website or Phil Essam at Ultralegends.

You can read Jesper's update at World Run II

http://jdfepic.blogspot.com/

For those of you not running the "Go Home",check this out...

This just in, from Jeff, our run-coordinator and tidemaster.

He has set up a Wiki site. Nice!

I am looking to put together a joint Team from Club Fat Ass and the Capilano Eagles.  Cycleebetes is an event to raise money for a cure for juvenile diabetes.   A team of 1-12 riders spin on stationary bikes relay style for 24 hours.  The goal is for each team to raise $1000.