Miscellaneous

Come join us for our funnest run of the year! Starting with a coffee and running around in the mountains with your friends -  is there a better way to spend the day?!  Please note the changed start/finish location and time.  We meet at Bean Around the World on Mt. Seymour Parkway in North Vancouver at 8:00 on Saturday and start at 8:30.

One of my BHAGs (Big Hairy Audacious Goals) is to complete 100 ultramarathons during the year I enter the 50+ age group.

This post is a work in progress that I hope will keep me focused and allow me to know when I get there. The reason I say, "know when I get there" is because some folks are sticky about what constitutes an ultramarathon that should count in circumstances such as this.

Is anyone else doing this race?  Right now, we have two vehicles heading up for two people...not exactly ideal.  I would sure like to here from anyone who wants to work out a car pool or can give me some advice on handling the shutlle between the start and finish (in particular, what is the driving time between the two?).

You can email me at: rchore@my.bcit.ca .  Please refer to Rubble Creek in the title of your note (or it will get lost in the junkmail).

Thanks!

Russ

Was out today checking the official course for tomorrows third running of the Monty.

Looks like the Full is getting most of the votes this year.

Got my new camera and I'm stoaked.

ILTS! 

For those of you who are not going to tackle the new Club Fat Ass event "Beyond Nine Mile" in Squamish by veteran Event Host Wendy Montgomery on the 23rd of June, here is an interesting alternative:

Trails BC, Southwest Region is pleased to announce its Greater Vancouver North Shore Trans Canada Trail Challenge 2007 on June 24th.  This event follows six successful editions staged from 2003 to 2006.  So far, more than 2000 people have participated.

Race packet pick-up will take place on Friday May 4 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at FRONTRUNNERS FOOTWEAR (corner of View and Vancouver Streets). A race briefing including safety instructions and introduction of seeded runners will also take place at Frontrunners at 5:00 p.m.; please make every effort to attend this meeting. If you pick your package up at 4:30, it’s easy to stay for the 5:00 meeting. Buy some new shoes!

For all Canadians running the Boston Marathon next week, please join Team Canada for the 6th annual brunch.  More info at: www.bostonteaparty.ca


 

Mark May 12, 8:00 am on your calendar. That's right, May 12th is the 4th edition of the 6-Hour Enduro held on the trails near Lynn River, North Vancouver.. The Enduro is a 7.6km loop course on a good mix of easy to challenging trails. Run as many or few laps as you like over a 6-hour period. Ideal training for those preparing for a summer ultra or out for a leisurely social run. The start/finish is held at the gazebo (end of Lillooett Rd.). Leave your gear and food at the gazebo, and head out for your run. Prizes will be drawn every hour. For more info check out the Enduro site.

It looks to be a very warm race, which is weird considering most of the training was done under monsoon like conditions. Hopefully you're all aware of the recent course changes.
I'm the aid station captain at #6, we'll try and get you hydrated and nourished and back up F U George as fast as possible. Menu choices: Potatoes: baked or roasted with a little sour cream and chives(just kidding), PBJ quesadillas, eload, chicken noodle soup with a bulb of garlic, Depending on how hot it is, you might get a popsicle, but you're not getting fruit sorbet.