What? A 50 kilometer run: Your special Valentine's for the true love of your life: Running!! Show that you really mean it and do The Double.
A less extreme challenge (1K to 49K) for those slightly less in love.
Out and back course through the most beautiful areas of the city75% trails, 25% bike paths
When and Where? Saturday, February 9 2008 at 7:00am.
Sunday, February 10 2008 at 9:00am.
Start and finish at Brockton Oval in Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Please note that the course will be the same as the New Year's Fat Ass: See FAQ for answers to Frequently Asked Questions, Agenda for details on how to get to the start and Course for the route description.
Entry: There is no fee and you don't need to be a member of Club Fat Ass to participate in a Flash event, however whining is not allowed. You may want to bring a sweet little something to share with the other running loverbirds.You are responsible for your own well being and safety and should be self sufficient. Please indicate your participation via the comment form below.
Hey Guys! As I was struggling at about 10 mile mark of the First Half 1/2 I heard my name shouted from the seawall below - and there (I think) were Gilles, karl and gang heading out on their 2nd 50kms of the weekend. I felt so much better - 3 more miles of effort was suddenly effortless thinking of your 45kms or so! Way to go guys!
Submitted by rhonda schuller on 11 February, 2008 - 23:13.
A resounding thanks to the running vets for getting me through the 50K on Saturday, and accompanying Cheryl and Cynnimon. I'm not crazy in love as I spent my Sunday morning doing yoga to recover some flexibility while the pros hit the trails (and semi-roads) again.
I do need to post a correction, though. I am a Rhonda, but far from Gallant (heh,heh).
Rhonda (Schuller)
Submitted by Gilles Barbeau on 9 February, 2008 - 19:53.
The big news of the day is that for the most part we were spared the heavy rain that was forecasted. Dark heavy clouds yes, but no rain. And it was somewhat warm as well.
Everybody ran together at a conservative and steady pace. Here are the results by order of beauty.
Submitted by Karl Jensen on 11 February, 2008 - 22:09.
Well Cheryl, it was very much a treat to have three charming ladies to run with. A big step up from the Fools I've been running with lately. I suspect the other male runners feel the same way.
Submitted by Sibylle Tinsel on 31 January, 2008 - 23:42.
You wish you are going to run in Palm Springs....!
Looks like the 9/10 February weekend is going to be a busy one. I am hoping to make it up to the marvellous Squamish Scrambler again (highly recommended for all of you who think running 50km on Valentine's weekend is a bit steep. Hopefully, the Valentine runners and the Scramblers enjoy sunshine during their adventure. Sorry, Cheryl, Saturday is out for me as well, as EJ (the little one) has a Judo turnament. All this, without even considering that I haven't run in a month...that hip is still hurting. Icing gives some relief and I was planning to starte running again this week - but with all this snow, I spent all my free time playing in the white stuff.
You guys just can't get enough of this course hey? Would love to join you but the 10th is also the First 1/2 Half marathon and I'm running that so may cross paths as the 1/2 goes around the seawall. Have a great run!
Submitted by Karl Jensen on 1 February, 2008 - 18:29.
Actually Ellie, we have all had more than enough of the course. However, it serves as a good long tempo run and is a benchmark for how we are progressing.
Good luck at the First 1/2. If you do see us please slow down...we don't want to blink and miss you.
Submitted by Cheryl Johnson on 31 January, 2008 - 17:10.
I have other commitments on Feb 10 and can not volunteer or snowshoe or run the Valentines Flash. But I will run Valentines Flash on Feb 9 .... it's great training. Anybody who wants to join us on Saturday, please do!
Submitted by Gilles Barbeau on 3 February, 2008 - 20:08.
Cheryl, Rhonda and Cynnimon will be running on Saturday. Leaving at 7 from Stanley Park.
I'll be joining them for a Double Valentine Fat Ass. What can I say when you're in love, you're in love.
Comments
Thanks for the motivation!
Half-hearted response
My apologies.
Sunday's results
Certified Nutbars
Thanks Ean
Saturday's results
Cheryl Johnson
50K
7:00
Rhonda Schuller
50K
7:00
Cynnimon Rain
50K
7:00
Al Harman
50K
7:00
John Machray
50K
7:00
Karl Jensen
50K
7:00
Gilles Barbeau
50K
7:00
Lorraine Suomi
20K
2:00
Chad Hyson
Moral support
Maxy Hyson
Moral support
Thank you for running slow
The Time Passed Very Pleasantly
Congratulations
Creative Weather Maker?
Looks like the 9/10 February weekend is going to be a busy one. I am hoping to make it up to the marvellous Squamish Scrambler again (highly recommended for all of you who think running 50km on Valentine's weekend is a bit steep. Hopefully, the Valentine runners and the Scramblers enjoy sunshine during their adventure. Sorry, Cheryl, Saturday is out for me as well, as EJ (the little one) has a Judo turnament. All this, without even considering that I haven't run in a month...that hip is still hurting. Icing gives some relief and I was planning to starte running again this week - but with all this snow, I spent all my free time playing in the white stuff.
First 1/2 Half
Enough of the course
What, you don't like my course?
Will run it on Feb 9
Anybody for a Double?
Double
Get a room...