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Please join us Saturday 9 June at 8:30 for a trail run with a twist that explores some of the most scenic areas of Vancouver's famous North Shore mountains.  Choice of 25K "Up", 25K "Down", 50K "Up and Down" and "Roll Your Own" custom distance options to suit all abilities.  Approximately 3,000m (9,000') of elevation change over the 50K course on moderate to challenging trails.Find more details and event registration through the links below:

For anyone interested in a fun 25 km trail run (options of 9 km, 12 km as
well) take the time to sign up now and come have some fun this coming
Sunday!

As the run organizer I have to say everything seems to be coming together.
Over 30 liters of drinking water has been hoofed in and stashed at the 2
remote aid stations, and before the week is out there will be additional
volumes of Gatorade and other treats taken in and stashed ready and waiting
for you CFA runners entering the event this weekend. The trails are in
fantastic shape and it is not too hot yet.

The runners entered in this event will cruise by 3 supported "aid stations"
on route that will have liquid and other "treats" to keep you all happy.
There is also volunteer First Aiders that will be cruising around the course
on mountain bikes (and in radio contact with the aid stations) for extra
security and peace of mind of all runners entered.

Also, for those of you that have signed up for the event, the good news is
that BC Hydro has now cleared all the downfallen trees that had closed and
blocked the Lakeside Trail between the start and the floating bridge near
the south end of the lake. This section is now open and in great shape! If
you check route instructions at #6 / 1 km mark you can now stay right on
Lake View Trail" right to the bridge. It doesn't really affect the mileage
that much but is easier and clearer for you all to follow. Same with "coming
home"... After crossing the floating bridge at point #63 / 23.6 km mark, you
can simply stay left-left-left along the same route (Lake View Trail, then
Energy Trail) back to the finish line. Easy and cool route.

So, if you are thinking of giving this event a try, DO IT. It promises to be
a fun one. This area is a hidden gem in the lower mainland area, and if I
can get you out there to run once, I guarantee you WILL come back to run
there again (note: Fluffy Bunny event on August 4th is another local CFA run
you can enjoy here).

Get their early, Buntzen Lake Recreation Area is busy on a sunny weekend.
The parking lot was about half fun even on a cloudy holiday Monday
(yesterday). Remember, when you get there, walk from any of the 3 big
parking lots directly North toward the beach then go left to the one big
Gazebo. This is where we will be setting up the registration area. Please
come directly there to check in and say HI.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Pete SS (fellow Club Fat Ass runner).

Ps  I am also working on arranging some good weather for you all.

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Hi fellow Club Fat Assers, 

Sorry for delay in getting you guys some additional information on the 2007 RUN TO THE CLOUDS event. It has been very busy... The good news is, the run is on. The better news is, I believe the changes we have made to the course for this year will only make the run even better! This years route will be 100% off road, so will be a challenging trail run for those who like to plonk through the woods.

Are you ready to build an arc?  Feel like so much rain has fallen that you have moss growing on your skin?  There is hope....I just checked the hourly forecast for tomorrow morning and it lo

Mountain Highway Madness is coming up this Sunday.

Mountain Highway Madness is an interval run. About 15K long, in the woods
on a wide, dirt and gravel road... it goes up and down a big mountain in
North Vancouver. While you don't need a doctor's certificate, you have to
be at least a bit crazy to even consider the challenge. Details at:
www.clubfatass.com/events/springmhm

Shoot for bragging rights and a place in the records book. Word on the
street is that someone might go for the second level of Platinum this
spring. (bronze = 1 lap, silver = 2 laps, gold = 3 laps, platinum = 4 laps
and he's talking about running 75K or 5 laps.) Believe it when you see it!
 Details from last year at:
www.clubfatass.com/events/springmhm/results/spring2006

At 3 weeks before Diez Vista and 5 weeks before the Vancouver marathon, this
makes for a fun way to put a little variety and competition in your
training.

It's a Club Fat Ass event, so it's free to members. Please help me make
sure we start on time by registering online at:
www.clubfatass.com/events/springmhm/registration

Ean Jackson

PS Join us for a free beer at the Mosquito Creek Grill afterwards.

What comes after a morning of fun in the sun and snow at the Club Fat Ass MMFR?  Come and find out on Dec 10 at Pure Satisfaction.  I can promise you distance, terrain, weather and time, all in the extreme nature of a classic course on the North Shore.

Hi guys and gals,

Please come out and join us on Saturday, 2 Dec, before the Christmas season kicks into full gear!  Sorry for the date change but circumstances were such that we could not pull off the event and instead of canceling we opted to postpone it.  There is snow on them thar hills and unless it rains or warms up by next weekend there should still be a light dusting that makes the trail absoutely spectacular!

More details and registration here.

After the torrential rains Vancouver and especially the North Shore Mountains experienced, there are some bridge issues on the course of the Go Home. We're determining if the course needs altering a bit. If it does I'll update the course description before the run. It will only be a minor change.

Please join Club Fat Ass and Runner's Den for a entertaining and informative evening on November 22nd that explores the lunatic fringe of running:  The 100-miler.

There is a horse race in the gold rush country of California called the Tevis Cup.  When his horse went lame at the start of the race 34 years ago, Gordie Ainsley decided to challenge the course on foot.  Gordie ended up running the 100-mile distance faster than some of the horses.  Like Forrest Gump, he started a trend.