UPCOMING EVENTS

Wendy's Get Your Fat Ass Off The Couch: Saturday, 15 October at 7:30am - North Vancouver, BC Canada. Fun run (20km or 45km) on winding trails on upper and lower Seymour Mtn. Find out more here.

Go Home: Saturday, 19 November at 7:30am - North Vancouver, BC Canada. A tamer version of the Go Deep or Go Home 80/20. 20km on beautiful trails on Seymour Mountain. Details! photo: fog at Mount Seymour during last year's Go Deep or Go Home

M&M Fun Run: Saturday, 26 November at 8:00am - North Vancouver, BC Canada. Prepare for all the Christmas indulgence...26km or 52km. Details!

NEWS

Website
Thanks for your great feedback on the website and to all who helped with the needs analysis, implementation and migration from the old site. If you've never been involved with doing a website, be forewarned... it's a lot more work than what the salesperson tells you!

We chose the new format because of the promise of easy-to-use features that would make it easy for Club members to host events, find events and share experiences.

Post your personal running stories, upload photos, participate in the forum or comment on existing stories or photos. We even can set you up with your own blog. 'Need help? Please first check out the online help where we try to answer most frequently asked questions. If that doesn't get you satisfaction, please contact me and I'll do what I can to help.

Please remember that the site is best viewed in Firefox (free download at www.firefox.com). We are working to fix the shortcomings in Internet Explorer. Thank you for your patience.

Become a CFA event host
We are always looking to add fun and funky events for our members. If you would like to become a CFA Event Host, please see what's involved at our Host an Event page and get started by filling out the form.

PAST EVENT RESULTS AND REPORTS

Squamish Scrambler. The views that were promised will have to wait until next year, but the cloud and fog only seemed to add to the atmosphere of being in the mountains, especially when a strange voice echoed back at us from below... more

Fall Mountain Highway Madness
As they quaffed a cool one... Read the full report and check out results!

FFR
The Capilano Commandos survived their dangerous mission. All event information is highly classified and only available on special request ;-)

Go Deep or Go Home
Check out results and photos here. If you participated and your time is not listed, please email me your results.

Capilano Canyon Night Run
A fine summer evening greeted starters as they assembled on a suburban North Vancouver cul-de-sac for the Capilano Canyon Night Run (a Midsummer Nights Dream) this past Saturday. As young Erik raised his cap gun just after 8:00 pm, young Austin shouted, "3-2-1 Go!" and 24 Club Fat Ass members set off into the dusk for a trail run. Read on...

Full Monty
New Event Host Carlos did an amazing job before, during and after the Full Monty near Victoria, BC, Canada. His event report and results were up before he even had a shower ;-) Check out detailed results, photos and Carlos' full report here.

CONTESTS

2005 Point Series

Craig Moore stealthily took the lead by stashing garbage into his empty water bottle during the Mountain Highway Madness this past weekend. Up-to-date standings here.

2005 Traveling Shirt Contest

Don't forget to pack your CFA shirt when going on holidays. Send in your traveling shirt photos for a chance to win a 2006 membership refund.

Pictures we've received to date here!

CAUSES YOUR CLUB SUPPORTS

If you have any causes close to your heart and want to raise awareness and/or funds let me know. A number of hosts use their events as fund raisers and there is a special section on our website to highlight certain fund raising efforts.

Jesper Olsen's World Run Jesper's has almost finished the North American leg of his World Run. He will likely arrive in New York October 7. Despite being tired and repeated equipment problems his daily log shows him in good spirits and enjoying the company and help of ultra runners along his route. You can find out more about his adventure at: www.worldrun.org

Mary Leliveld Tri BC Fund

PRPAWS (Powell River Parks and Wilderness Society

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Wendy's Get Your Fat Ass Off The Couch: Saturday, 15 October at 7:30am - North Vancouver, BC Canada. Fun 20km run on winding trails on upper and lower Seymour Mtn.

Go Home: Saturday, 19 November at 7:30am - North Vancouver, BC Canada. 20km on beautiful trails on Seymour Mountain.

M&M Fun Run: Saturday, 26 November at 8:00am - North Vancouver, BC Canada. Prepare for all the Christmas indulgence...26km or 52km.

Pure Satisfaction: Sunday, 11 December at 8:30am - North Vancouver, BC Canada. A trail run to celebrate the pure satisfaction of being in good shape during a busy and dark month. 12km, 24km and 48k

NEWS

Sponsors
We couldn't do without our sponsors. A big "Thank You!" to Paula Stepp at Trail Runner Magazine for their continued support. Trail Runner has provided a number of Club Fat Ass events with draw prizes in the from of subscription certificates.

Trail Runner also offers members of Club Fat Ass a special discounted subscription price for Trail Runner magazine. The rate is only $12.95 for a year (plus $ 10 additional postage for Canada). This rate is $5 off their regular annual rate.

Club Colours
In previous years, we ordered Club t-shirts quarterly based on our actual membership numbers. This year, you may have noted that you received your Club t-shirt as soon as you signed up. This is because I took the risk of pre-ordering and screening t-shirts. We have some 2005 blue club t-shirts left. With a new year and new t-shirt colour on the horizon, I would like to clear them out. While they last, I'd like to offer them to current members for $15 and non-members for $20 plus postage of $2. They make great gifts and the price is unbeatable! If interested, please send me an email with quantities and sizing.

New Event
I am excited to announce that yet another trail run has been added to the ever growing calendar of Club Fat Ass events. Inspired by veteran Event Host Craig Moore during the Double last June, Peter Zubcsek is organizing the Burnaby Mountain Run for his debut as Event Host.

Become a CFA event host
We are always looking to add fun and funky events for our members. If you would like to become a CFA Event Host, please see what's involved at our Host an Event page and get started by filling out the form.

PAST EVENT RESULTS AND REPORTS

Squamish Scrambler

The views that were promised will have to wait until next year, but the cloud and fog only seemed to add to the atmosphere of being in the mountains, especially when a strange voice echoed back at us from below... more

CONTESTS

2005 Point Series

	Still looking for more photos of the Club Fat Ass shirt in action. Get a 2006 membership refund if your submission wins. Pictures we've received to date here!
Photo: Gary Robbins preparing for the inaugural Squamish Scrambler this past summer

CAUSES YOUR CLUB SUPPORTS

If you have any causes close to your heart and want to raise awareness and/or funds let me know. A number of hosts use their events as fund raisers and there is a special section on our website to highlight certain fund raising efforts.

Jesper Olsen's World Run Jesper's has finished the North American leg of his World Run. He arrived in Ireland October 11 and is scheduled to complete his World Run October 23. Despite being tired and having repeated equipment problems his daily log shows him in good spirits and enjoying the company and help of ultra runners along his route. You can find out more about his adventure at: www.worldrun.org

Mary Leliveld Tri BC Fund

PRPAWS (Powell River Parks and Wilderness Society

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CFA does not sell or otherwise distribute our list.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Pure Satisfaction: Sunday, 11 December at 8:30am - North Vancouver, BC Canada. A trail run to celebrate the pure satisfaction of being in good shape during a busy and dark month. 12km, 24km and 48k

Vancouver New Year's Fat Ass 50 Run:
1 January 2006 - Vancouver, BC Canada. A 50 kilometer resolution run to kick the New Year off on the right foot. A less extreme challenge (1K to 49K) for the more hung-over and those with resolutions they are not likely to keep.

Squamish Scrambler: 15 January 2006 - Squamish, BC Canada. An out-and-back snowshoe hike/run up to Elfin Lakes Cabin in Squamish (22km). Bring the family as far as Red Heather, a 10km return snowshoe hike. Possibility of continuing up towards Little Diamond Head, or out towards Mamquam Lake, depending on conditions and motivation. Spectacular views of The Tantalus Range, Howe Sound and Sky Pilot.

Three Dolla Bill Run: 29 January 2006 - Waterloo, ON Canada. 5 laps of 10km. 50% paved surface, 50% gravel paths. Got a day off work? Might as well do an ultra! A resolution run. A celebration of life. Event Host, Ryne Melcher, is calling all Ontario CFA members and those sitting on the fence to come and join him for this early season ultra.

NEWS

North Idaho Kick Ass 50/25. Welcome Keith Thompson to our family of Event Hosts. Keith's North Idaho Kick Ass 50/25 (miles) is featuring a trail run in his local hills. You can also have a look at Keith's profile and get inspired by this enthusiastic smoker turned ultra runner. Way to go Keith!

CFA was mentioned in a recent article in Ultrarunner magazine by the host of the Vancouver New Years Day Fat Ass 50, Ean Jackson. Check it out!

Become a CFA event host. Your Club is always looking to add fun and funky events. If you would like to become a CFA Event Host, please see what's involved at our Host an Event page and get started by filling out the form.

PAST EVENT RESULTS AND REPORTS

CONTESTS

2005 Point Series. Up-to-date standings here. The word on the street is that Craig Moore has this one bagged. Craig earned multiple bonus points for hosting a couple of CFA events and for eagerly doing his part for the environment and collecting garbage during most events.
Thanks to Gary Robbins, next year you can also earn points by signing up new members.

2005 Traveling Shirt Contest.
Don't forget to pack your CFA shirt when going on holidays. Send in your traveling shirt photos for a chance to win a 2006 membership.

CAUSES YOUR CLUB SUPPORTS

If you have any causes close to your heart and want to raise awareness and/or funds let us know. A number of CFA Event Hosts use their events as fund raisers. There is a special section on our website to highlight certain fund raising efforts.

Simon Fraser University Alumni Association Graduate Entrance Scholarship
Peter Zubcsek, Event Host of the Burnaby Mountain Run in April, will use his event as a fund raiser for this scholarship fund. To find out more contact the administrator of the fund.

Mary Leliveld Tri BC Fund

PRPAWS (Powell River Parks and Wilderness Society

SPONSORS

We could not do it without the generous support of our sponsor members. Many thanks to North Shore Athletics, Mountain Equipment Co-op and Trail Runner Magazine Please consider these businesses when it comes time to spend that check your Grandma gave you for Christmas.

CFA does not sell or otherwise distribute our member list.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Squamish Scrambler: 15 January 2006 - Squamish, BC Canada. An out-and-back snowshoe run/hike up to Elfin Lakes Cabin in Squamish (22km). Bring the family (your under aged children can join you for free) as far as Red Heather, a 10km return snowshoe hike. Weather permitting spectacular views of The Tantalus Range, Howe Sound and Sky Pilot.

Three Dolla Bill Run: 22 January 2006 - Waterloo, ON Canada. 10km, Half Marathon, 20 miles, Marathon and 50km options on a 10km loop. 50% paved surface, 50% gravel paths. Got a day off work? Might as well do an ultra! A resolution run. A celebration of life. Event Host, Ryne Melcher, is calling all Ontario CFA members and those sitting on the fence to come and join him for this early season ultra.

Capilano Canyon Night Run: 18 February 2006 - North Vancouver, BC Canada. A 90-minute run that starts in a suburban neighborhood, traverses the twilight zone, then stimulates your senses with a trail run in the mist and inky blackness of the Capilano Canyon.
A guided Group run at a gentle pace for the socially-inclined and first time night runner. A Competitive category for those more motivated by the clock and the opportunity to rip their buddy's lungs out. A potluck party and celebration of Fat Tuesday. Entry limited to first 50, so please register early!

NEWS

I am excited to welcome 3 new events to the growing calendar of Club Fat Ass events:

Vancouver World Run. Remember Jesper Olsen, the first human to complete a documented running loop around our beautiful globe? Last year CFA members had the pleasure accompanying him on his legs near Vancouver and listening to his amazing tales. Well, Jesper will be coming back to Vancouver. Event Host, Craig Moore, of Vancouver 100 and Pure Satisfaction fame, invited Jesper to talk about his adventure in the Centennial Theatre in North Vancouver, BC on 24 March 2006. Check out: How "on Earth" did he do it? World Run Project Lecture by Jesper Olsen for details and tickets. And what would a visit from Jesper be without a run? Join him for 50km or 25km during the Vancouver World Run on Sunday 26 March 2006 in North Vancouver.

Run To The Clouds. Watch out for Pete Stace-Smith and his crew of Coquitlam Fat Asses! Judging be the enthusiasm displayed at the Vancouver New Year's FA 50 the Run To The Clouds will be a hoot. The website is still under construction, but word has it that you can look forward to a 25K run on mountain and forest trails.

Mount Lorne Misadventure. Welcome Susan MacKinnon to our family of Event Hosts. Susan's Mount Lorne Misadventure Run 23 July 2006, features a 21km trail run on hilly, rough and possibly wet trails near Whitehorse, Yukon. Sue's event website is currently under construction. Be sure to come back to check out details.

Club Committees. Your Club is managed by a group of volunteers who get together from time to time throughout the year to keep things going. We need your help! Please consider chipping in some of your time and expertise so the Club can improve and grow. Find out more here!

2006 Club Shirts. The 2006 Club t-shirts are ordered and should be available in February. You will receive an email notification when your shirt is ready for pick-up. If you paid for shipping I will automatically send the shirt to the address you provided on your registration form. Please make sure you let me know if your address has changed.

Become a CFA event host. Your Club is always looking to add fun and funky events. If you would like to become a CFA Event Host, please see what's involved at our Host an Event page and get started by filling out the form.

PAST EVENT RESULTS AND REPORTS

CONTESTS

2006 Point Series. Up-to-date standings here. Thanks to Gary Robbins, this year you can also earn points by signing up new Club members. Pete Stace-Smith of bonking fame has been very busy signing up friends crazy enough to commit running 50km on New Year's Day. Pete leads the point series with 18 points...closely followed by nobody.

2005 Traveling Shirt Contest.
Last call for submissions for the 2005 Traveling Shirt Contest for a chance to win a 2006 membership refund. In a couple of weeks you will be asked to vote for your favorite picture. The winner will be announced in the February Newsletter.

It's been exciting to see so many of you use our online clubhouse's interactive features, read your blogs and comments or view your photos. See www.clubfatass.com/help/general for more details on how to make the most of your "clubhouse".

Surveys. After each Club event you are asked to fill out an online, anonymous survey. We appreciate your feedback, because it helps your host to improve their event. If you have specific comments or corrections to the results or would like a personal follow-up, it is best to send me an email.

CAUSES YOUR CLUB SUPPORTS

If you have any causes close to your heart and want to raise awareness and/or funds let us know. A number of CFA Event Hosts use their events as fund raisers. There is a special section on our website to highlight certain fund raising efforts.

BC Lung Association Event Host, Craig Moore, uses his events to raise awareness and funds for the BC Lung Association.

Simon Fraser University Alumni Association Graduate Entrance Scholarship.Peter Zubcsek, Event Host of the Burnaby Mountain Run in April, will use his event as a fund raiser for this scholarship fund. To find out more contact the administrator of the fund.

Mary Leliveld Tri BC Fund.Mary was a friend and member of Club Fat Ass. The fund was established in her memory to help deserving athletes get to competitions they otherwise might not be able to race in.

PRPAWS (Powell River Parks and Wilderness Society
The boys that ran the Sunshine Coast Trail 180 in 2003 and 2004 vowed to help raise funds for PRPAWS, a society that aims to protect old growth forest in the Powell River area.

SPONSORS

We could not afford to build a community around free events without the generous support of our sponsor members. Many thanks to North Shore Athletics, Mountain Equipment Co-op, Contact Printing and Trail Runner Magazine. Please consider these businesses when it comes time to spend that check your Grandma gave you for Christmas.

CFA does not sell or otherwise distribute our member list.

Dear friends and members of Club Fat Ass,

As promised in the last newsletter, here is your chance to vote for your favorite Traveling Colours Contest photo.

How? It's easy: Just click on this link to photo submissions and follow the instructions there.

The winner will get a refund on their 2006 Club Membership dues. There are prizes for the runners-up as well.

'Missed the deadline for submitting photos of yourself and your friends in the blue Club colors? Don't worry... if you renewed your membership or are a new member you can expect to have your 2006 Club t-shirt by late February. We'll be running the contest again this year, so start working on your poses!

Happy Trails,

Sibylle Tinsel
Chief Executive Fat Ass

CFA does not sell or otherwise distribute our member list.

Capilano Canyon Night Run 18 February 2006 - North Vancouver, BC Canada. A 90-minute run that starts in a suburban neighborhood, traverses the twilight zone, then stimulates your senses with a trail run in the mist and inky blackness of the Capilano Canyon. Entry limited to first 50, so please register early!

Photo: A psychedelic start to the 2005 Capilano Canyon Night Run

Snowshoe Trial Night with TheYeti 21 February 2006 - Mount Seymour, North Vancouver, BC, Canada. Don't be shy. This is your chance to check out what snowshoeing is about!

Spring Mountain Highway Madness 19 March 2006 - North Vancouver, BC Canada. A mind-numbing running interval session on a fairly big mountain. Wide dirt and gravel access road. No traffic. 15k per lap. Approximately 1 kilometer (3,300') of elevation change per lap

Vancouver World Run Show 24 March 2006 - North Vancouver, BC Canada. Don't miss Jesper's amazing tales at the Centennial Theater.
And what would a visit from Jesper be without a run? Join him for 50km, 25km or 10km during the Vancouver World Run on Sunday 26 March 2006 in North Vancouver.

NEWS

North Shore Athletics Member Night. Join us March 15th for a shopping night at our sponsor member North Shore Athletics featuring 20% discounts, pizza and beer, a talk by a physiotherapist of typical trail and ultra running injuries, slides and more. To allow us to plan ahead, please RSVP here.

2006 Club Shirts. The 2006 Club t-shirts have been ordered and should be available in later this month.. You will receive an email notification when your shirt is ready for pick-up. If you paid for shipping, I will automatically send the shirt to the address you provided on your registration form. Please make sure you let me know if your address has changed.

Become a CFA event host. Your Club is always looking to add fun and funky events. If you would like to become a CFA Event Host, please see what's involved at our Host an Event page and get started by filling out the form.

PAST EVENT RESULTS AND REPORTS

Squamish Scrambler. A splendid day in the mountains, if only the cars would not have been slip sliding into each other on the access road! Check out the studly pictures, blogs, results and event report here.

Three Dolla Bill Run. Host Ryne reports it was a great day. Check out the participants list here.

CONTESTS

2006 Point Series. Up-to-date standings.

Traveling Shirt Contest Vote. Vote here for your favorite 2005 Club shirt photo.
Once the new shirts come in February you can submit photos for the 2006 Traveling Shirt Contest. Check out contest details here.

CAUSES YOUR CLUB SUPPORTS

If you have any causes close to your heart and want to raise awareness and/or funds let us know. A number of CFA Event Hosts use their events as fund raisers. There is a special section on our website to highlight certain fund raising efforts.

BC Lung Association Event Host, Craig Moore, uses his events to raise awareness and funds for the BC Lung Association.

Simon Fraser University Alumni Association Graduate Entrance Scholarship. Peter Zubcsek, Event Host of the Burnaby Mountain Run in April, will use his event as a fund raiser for this scholarship fund. To find out more contact the administrator of the fund.

Mary Leliveld Tri BC Fund. Mary was a friend and member of Club Fat Ass. The fund was established in her memory to help deserving athletes get to competitions they otherwise might not be able to race in.

PRPAWS (Powell River Parks and Wilderness Society
The boys that ran the Sunshine Coast Trail 180 in 2003 and 2004 vowed to help raise funds for PRPAWS, a society that aims to protect old growth forest in the Powell River area.

SPONSORS

CFA does not sell or otherwise distribute our member list.

NEWS

2006 Club Shirts. Do you have your black 2006 Club t-shirt yet? If you paid for shipping, the shirt should have arrived in your mailbox by now. If you opted to pick it up, just send me a brief email indicating the time you would like to come by. I will confirm your pick-up time via email and if I am not in, you'll find your shirt by the house door in a bag labeled with your name. I will also aim to have them at the next few Club events.

Photo: Poster boy, Craig Moore, modelling the 2006 Club colours.

Now that the cool new t-shirts are in, I am looking for a 2006 poster girl. Don't be shy.

New Sponsor. Please welcome KINeSYS as the latest CFA sponsor member. Thanks to Jamie Reid, all CFA events will have various KINeSYS sun and body care products to win as draw prizes.

Become a CFA event host. Your Club is always looking to add fun and funky events. If you would like to become a CFA Event Host, please see what's involved at our Host an Event page and get started by filling out the form.

PAST EVENT RESULTS AND REPORTS

Capilano Canyon Night Run Over the past 4 years, the Capilano Canyon Night Run has developed a bit of a reputation. Is it a reputation for being a competitive hammerfest? Is it as a good first time night run? Is it a social run? Is it a great opportunity to get lost in the dark, mangled... or simply a good excuse for a party? Find out what happened here...

CONTESTS

2005 Traveling T-Shirt Contest Results

CAUSES YOUR CLUB SUPPORTS

If you have any causes close to your heart and want to raise awareness and/or funds let us know. A number of CFA Event Hosts use their events as fund raisers. There is a special section on our website to highlight certain fund raising efforts.

BC Lung Association Event Host, Craig Moore, uses his events to raise awareness and funds for the BC Lung Association.

Simon Fraser University Alumni Association Graduate Entrance Scholarship. Peter Zubcsek, Event Host of the Burnaby Mountain Run in April, will use his event as a fund raiser for this scholarship fund. To find out more contact the administrator of the fund.

Mary Leliveld Tri BC Fund. Mary was a friend and member of Club Fat Ass. The fund was established in her memory to help deserving athletes get to competitions they otherwise might not be able to race in.

PRPAWS (Powell River Parks and Wilderness Society
The boys that ran the Sunshine Coast Trail 180 in 2003 and 2004 vowed to help raise funds for PRPAWS, a society that aims to protect old growth forest in the Powell River area.

SPONSORS

CFA does not sell or otherwise distribute our member list.

NEWS

2006 Club Shirts. Did you pick up your black 2006 Club t-shirt yet? If you opted to pick it up, just send me a brief email indicating the time you would like to come by. I will confirm your pick-up time via email and if I am not in, you'll find your shirt by the house door in a bag labeled with your name. I will also aim to have them at the next few Club events.

Photo: Ean Jackson and Doug MacKay marinating in the hot tub after a rough work out.

We're still looking for a 2006 poster girl. Don't be shy!

Become a CFA event host. Your Club is always looking to add fun and funky events. If you would like to become a CFA Event Host, please see what's involved at our Host an Event page and get started by filling out the form.

PAST EVENT RESULTS AND REPORTS

Burnaby Mountain Run This was one tough and rainy run. Full results and photos here.
Photo: Slightly soaked starters at the Burnaby Mountain Run

Vancouver World Run Thank you to everyone that participated in the Vancouver World Run on Sunday March 26. And also thanks very much to everyone that was able to come out to the lecture with Jesper Olsen on Friday March 24, 2006. These are events without equal as we were fortunate to have Jesper's World Run Project recounted personally and for the first time in English. I know that we have some amazing runners in Club Fat Ass but arguably none have accomplished anything close to what Jesper did over 662 days, 22 months, almost 2 years and 26,232 km. Read Craig's full report plus a selection of blog posts here.

Spring Mountain Highway Madness (The Year of the Big Snow)
Saturday evening 8:00 pm. I get a call from my buddy Scott Riddell. Since neither he nor fellow ultrarunner Curb Ivanic could join us on Sunday morning, Scott tells me how they ran the Mountain Highway Madness course a day early. His message: "Be prepared for snow!" Too late to contact everyone in the event, I jog up the street to the local scoutmaster and borrow a trunkload of snowshoes. Read on ...!

Photo: Gilles, Chery and Craig at the turn-around

CONTESTS

2006 Traveling T-Shirt Contest. Looking forward to your photos of the Club T-Shirt in action. To participate, just email me your photos or you can upload directly to the website (only works if you are signed in). Submissions to date are posted here.

Photo: Glenn Pace cheering at the Olympic men's Hockey Final between Sweden and Finland in Turin, Italy

2006 Point Series. The contest were not only the fastest can win. Collect points for participation, good sportsmanship and member referrals. Peter Stace-Smith continues to be in the lead, followed closely by Ean Jackson. Tied for third are Gary Robbins, Craig Moore and Sibylle Tinsel Up-to-date standings here.

CAUSES YOUR CLUB SUPPORTS

If you have any causes close to your heart and want to raise awareness and/or funds let us know. A number of CFA Event Hosts use their events as fund raisers. There is a special section on our website to highlight certain fund raising efforts.

BC Lung Association Event Host, Craig Moore, uses his events to raise awareness and funds for the BC Lung Association.

Simon Fraser University Alumni Association Graduate Entrance Scholarship. Peter Zubcsek, Event Host of the Burnaby Mountain Run in April, will use his event as a fund raiser for this scholarship fund. To find out more contact the administrator of the fund.

Mary Leliveld Tri BC Fund. Mary was a friend and member of Club Fat Ass. The fund was established in her memory to help deserving athletes get to competitions they otherwise might not be able to race in.

PRPAWS (Powell River Parks and Wilderness Society
The boys that ran the Sunshine Coast Trail 180 in 2003 and 2004 vowed to help raise funds for PRPAWS, a society that aims to protect old growth forest in the Powell River area.

SPONSORS

CFA does not sell or otherwise distribute our member list.

NEWS

Club Fat Ass Steering Committee. We're looking for a person to be the voice of all CFA members on the Steering Commitee. Chat up your fellow members at events. Manage a member survey. Attend a few evening meetings. Don't want to head a committee? Why not join our marketing subcommittee. No experiecene required and lots of glory! Please send me a note for details.

Poster Children. Thanks to the brave women who have come forward to pose as 2006 poster girl. New member, Julie Wobbe, of Ontario was the first to respond. Stay posted: Julie and her group of friends are thinking about hosting an event in their neighborhood.

2006 Club Shirts. Did you pick up your black 2006 Club t-shirt yet? If you opted to pick it up, just send me a brief email indicating the time you would like to come by. I will confirm your pick-up time via email and if I am not in, you'll find your shirt by the house door in a bag labeled with your name. I will also aim to have them at the next few Club events.

Become a CFA event host. Your Club is always looking to add fun and funky events. If you would like to become a CFA Event Host, please see what's involved at our Host an Event page and get started by filling out the form.

PAST EVENT RESULTS AND REPORTS

Run To The Clouds. Sure, it seemed like a good idea many many months ago when a few co-runners agreed with me that a hilly training route may make a cool new CFA event. Like the field of dreams movie, planning out and actually putting on this run seemed like it was meant to be yesterday when there was 23 friendly Club Fat Assers toed up to the start line in an area most were not from. First of all, thanks to all of those runners who had the faith that we wouldn’t leave them lost and stranded way out in the middle of nowhere and made the effort to come on out and sample some new trails and a new CFA run. You guys made my day!! To read Pete's full report click here.
Photo above: Elke Bauer and friend celebrating at the top of the hill during the Run To The Clouds in April.

Photo below: Starter Photo at the Run To The Clouds

Photo: Starter photo at the Run To The Clouds

CONTESTS

2006 Traveling T-Shirt Contest. Looking forward to your photos of the Club t-Shirt in action. To participate, just email me your photos or you can upload directly to the website (only works if you are signed in). Submissions to date are posted here.

Photo: (from left) Heather Somerville, Debbie Mick and Angela Spooner just ran the Boston Marathon last Monday and had a chance to pose with their Fat Ass shirts on Boston Common following the race. As you can see, Angela really wanted to be the poster girl!

2006 Point Series. The contest were not only the fastest can win. Collect points for participation, good sportsmanship and member referrals. Peter Stace-Smith continues to be in the lead, followed closely by Ean Jackson. Tied for third are Gary Robbins, Craig Moore and Sibylle Tinsel Up-to-date standing