What: A short group run (about 10km) in celebration of St. Nikolaus Day on the 6th of December. Make sure to bring a flash light as we'll be running in the trails in the dark. After the run we'll have a brief get together with Gluehwein. Please car pool and/or have a designated driver.
Where: We'll meet at the Yellow Beacon in North Vancouver. If you do not know this secret location, please send me a note.
Location: The Yellow Beacon, North Vancouver, BC Canada
Anybody want to join me for this one??? I will have JUST finished writing all my scary-as-heck exams (that cost as much as this trip... yikes) and I'll be up for a big ol' challenge...
17 days running through Patagonia (totally up my alley!), Dec 17 2010 - Jan 4 2011 (yes, it's over Christmas & New Year's). About $3000 plus airfare.
A Christmas Eve morning dash along major bike routes and the seawall around Downtown Vancouver, starting and ending in Vancouver's historic Strathcona neighborhood.
Run off the holiday treats with us as we train for Orcas Island 50km. Please indicate your participation in a comment below.
START: 7am, Bean Around the World, Parkgate Village at Mt. Seymour Road. Yes, it's early, but Kelly is heading out of town at noon, and it'll be nice to get it out of the way before the teenager wakes up :-)
ROUTE: First half is same as Seymour Super Fun Run, but here's my description:
Since I'm in Victoria visiting here for New Years I know I'll miss the FA 50k in Vancouver. To start the year off right I wanted to run 50k to get my ultra year started right!
Starting from Shellbourne and San Juan street in Saanich I plan to run along the Cordova Bay Rd South, Beach Rd, King George, Dallas Rd to Beacon Hill park to mile 'zero'. That's appox 21k. Turn around and head back. Join my family for a 8k loop to complete the 50k.
We're starting in Deep Cove at 8am. Going up to Picnic Area via BP and Old Buck, down to Mushroom Parking Lot, Neds, Bottle Top, along Fisherman's, Circuit 8, Lynne Loop, come back to Gazebo, go through Lynne Canyon, BP up all the way up Seymour Grind, maybe back up to Picnic Area again turning left at top of Seymour Grind depending on our mileage, back down Old Buck to BP to Deep Cove.
What: A mid-week evening trail run, in a group. Expect mud, rain, cold temperatures, total darkness, slippery roots and stairs. Possibility of magnificent views of the ocean, north shore mountains, and downtown Vancouver. Why: Getting your mid-week, post-work, winter-time trail run done is less miserable with company. Even if you already know all (and bored of) the trails in Pacific Spirit, I promise you’ll see something new, and besides, everything is different in the dark.
What: A week-day evening trail run, in a group. Expect mud, rain, cold temperatures, total darkness, slippery roots and stairs. Possibly magnificent views of the ocean, north shore mountains, and downtown Vancouver. Why: Getting your post-work day, winter-time trail run done is less miserable with company. Even if you already know (and bored of) the trails in Pacific Spirit, I promise you’ll see something new, and besides, everything is different in the dark.
What: A week-day evening trail run, in a group. Expect mud, rain, cold temperatures, total darkness, slippery roots and stairs. Possibly magnificent views of the ocean, north shore mountains, and downtown Vancouver. Why: Getting your post-work day, winter-time trail run done is less miserable with company. Even if you already know (and bored of) the trails in Pacific Spirit, I promise you’ll see something new, and besides, everything is different in the dark.
Hey all, hope everyone is having a wonderful winter running season and enjoying this recent sunshine!
I just wanted to quickly let people know that a friend of mine by the name of Donna Wanless is hosting endurance nutrition expert/author Steve Born in Vancouver for one night only. Steve is said to be a very dynamic speaker with an obvious wealth of knowledge to share on the subject of fueling.
The event is completely FREE but there is limited seating and seats will be allocated on a first to RSVP basis.
What: A week-day evening trail run, in a group. Expect mud, rain, cold temperatures, total darkness, slippery roots and stairs. Possibly magnificent views of the ocean, north shore mountains, and downtown Vancouver. Why: Getting your post-work day, winter-time trail run done is less miserable with company. Even if you already know (and bored of) the trails in Pacific Spirit, I promise you’ll see something new, and besides, everything is different in the dark.
What: A week-day evening trail run, in a group. Expect mud, rain, cold temperatures, total darkness, slippery roots and stairs. Prepare for the upcoming Mardigras Night Run.
A week-day evening trail run, in a group. Expect ELEVATION CHANGE, cold temperatures, total darkness, and of course rain and maybe even snow -- it is Burnaby Mountain after all.
A week-day evening trail run, in a group. Expect ELEVATION CHANGE, cold temperatures, total darkness, and of course rain and maybe even snow -- it is Burnaby Mountain after all.
What: A week-day evening trail run, in a group. Expect mud, rain, cold temperatures, total darkness, slippery roots and stairs. Possibly magnificent views of the ocean, north shore mountains, and downtown Vancouver. Why: Getting your post-work day, winter-time trail run done is less miserable with company. Even if you already know (and bored of) the trails in Pacific Spirit, I promise you’ll see something new, and besides, everything is different in the dark.
A week-day evening trail run, in a group. Expect ELEVATION CHANGE, cold temperatures, total darkness, and of course rain and maybe even snow -- it is Burnaby Mountain after all. Why:
What: A week-day evening trail run, in a group. Expect mud, rain, cold temperatures, total darkness, slippery roots and stairs. Possibly magnificent views of the ocean, north shore mountains, and downtown Vancouver. And bunnies. Why: Getting your post-work day, winter-time trail run done is less miserable with company. Even if you already know (and bored of) the trails in Pacific Spirit, I promise you’ll see something new, and besides, everything is different in the dark.
What: A week-day evening trail run, in a group. Expect mud, rain, cold temperatures, total darkness, slippery roots and stairs. Possibly magnificent views of the ocean, north shore mountains, and downtown Vancouver. And bunnies. Why: Getting your post-work day, winter-time trail run done is less miserable with company. Even if you already know (and bored of) the trails in Pacific Spirit, I promise you’ll see something new, and besides, everything is different in the dark.
A week-day evening trail/road run, in a group. Expect ELEVATION CHANGE, cold temperatures, total darkness, and of course rain and maybe even snow -- it is Burnaby Mountain after all.
What: A week-day evening trail run, in a group. Expect mud, rain, cold temperatures, total darkness, slippery roots and stairs. Possibly magnificent views of the ocean, north shore mountains, and downtown Vancouver. And bunnies. Why: Getting your post-work day, winter-time trail run done is less miserable with company. Even if you already know (and bored of) the trails in Pacific Spirit, I promise you’ll see something new, and besides, everything is different in the dark.
We will meet at 9:30 AM at Lightning Lake parking lot and start the run at 10:00 AM There is a 13 km and 10 kn course and only for the very enthusistic a 23km course. There will be some fun prizes and awards.
Lightning Lake Parking Lot is located 4 km off the Highway from the Manning Park Lodge
If there is enough people showing up I might even drag the BBQ up.
What: A week-day evening trail run, in a group. Expect mud, rain, cold temperatures, total darkness, slippery roots and stairs. Possibly magnificent views of the ocean, north shore mountains, and downtown Vancouver. And bunnies. Why: Getting your post-work day, winter-time trail run done is less miserable with company. Even if you already know (and bored of) the trails in Pacific Spirit, I promise you’ll see something new, and besides, everything is different in the dark.
Yoga for Running class at Rackets and Runners... discover ways to get more flexible and strong through yoga. We will run through specific yoga movements and patterns to aid in injury prevention and performance. Stiff guys welcome.
This is the first Tenderfoot Boogie training run. It takes as from Squamish Adventure Center to the Tenderfoot Fish Hatchery in Paradise Valley.
We will meet at the Fish Hatchery at 8:00 AM and carpool back to the starting line. This is the first 25 km of the Tenderfoot Boogie. As I am marking the course I am also looking for one or two sweeps. I would definitely buy you a beer after the run and of course the standart bottle of wine for any volunteer. But I have to know by Friday if you are interested.
I have never been up to Mount Gardner. Thanks Baggers, for putting that one on my list.
Claudia, myself and our bikes will be on the 8am ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Island. From the terminal in Snug Cove will ride to the trail head and then climb Mount Gardner. We hope to be on the 12:30 return ferry, but since neither Claudia or I have ever made this peak, there might be some route finding involved....
We need an excuse to check out the new trails that go from Egmont Road and Hwy 101, down to Dan Bosch Park. The trails opened late last summer and we have yet to check them out.
Last year, there were a couple of obvious turnaround points that can be used again this year. The first is the entrance to the campground, the second is when you come to the far side of the campground and the third is when you reach Hwy 101 and Dan Bosch Park (near Ruby Lake).
Believe it or not, but there is still to much snow in the Whistler area!
Alternate route:
Sunday April 24th 8:00 AM
Start at Panorama Park in Deep Cove, take Baden Powell to Seymour Demonstration Forest, take the Varley trail to Lynn Headwaters and out along the river to the 3rd Debris Chute back on the upper trail back to Baden Powel and finishing off at Panorama park.. You are looking at about 22 miles, mostly runnable.
An outing for everyone and all speeds up the majestic Chief. Possible post-event cafe or potlach picnic near the water. Meet at the park's parking lot at 8:30am, start at 9:00am. Bring your mojo!
Simply to ride all MTB trails in Kingston. To try and connect all the trails in one day. If it turns out okay will make it an event in the future.
All riders are responsible for themselves. There will be singletrack, quad track, thorn bushes, poison ivy and oak.
Meet at Starbucks on Princess and Wellington at 1pm. Bring water and food as well as anything one needs to keep their bike rolling. Money of course to refuel on the ride as there will be oppurtunities to refuel.
Why? In preparing for an upcoming 100 mile race, thought it might be a good idea for a long night run. Thought we would start late/early, since how often do you get to see the sunrise when you are running?
Where? Meeting place is End of the Line General Store, at the top of Lynn Valley Road. Meeting time is 1:00AM (Saturday morning). The rough route from there is –
Location: North Vancouver- End of the Line General Store
This Ultra will take place during the weekend closest to the first Full moon of August, which happens to be August 13th this year.
Also, the location is not fixed, and will change every year. The location for the following year, will be announced at the preceding years race. This year, the race will take place in the Stein Valley. Starting at the bottom of the Lizzie Lake FSR, the course will run over 100km to the Lytton trail head.
This Ultra will take place during the weekend closest to the first Full moon of August, which happens to be August 13th this year.
Also, the location is not fixed, and will change every year. The location for the following year, will be announced at the preceding years race. This year, the race will take place in the Stein Valley. Starting at the bottom of the Lizzie Lake FSR, the course will run over 100km to the Lytton trail head.
What:
Imagine running close to 100 km on the longest day of the year along the 
