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I don't
want to run, but I'd like to help.
What might I do? |
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You're a
hero! If you can make the time, we
can find you something to do as part of
the event crew. Some thoughts at
crew tasks. |
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It's the
weekend. Responsibility or work of any
ilk does not appeal to me any more than
having a root canal would. Is there
any other reason why I would want
to participate in this event? |
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Sure. The
whole objective of the day is get to the potluck party. You can
always start there. |
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If I
decide to run, what should I bring? |
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Whatever
you'd normally wear for a run of the
distance you select to run
given the conditions of the day. You
can expect winter conditions!
Don't forget to print out the run route
directions, directions to the start and
to bring a bathing suit if you plan to
use the hot tub or sauna at the Ron
Andrews rec center |
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Are there
aid stations? Can I have a beer en
route? |
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We recommend
you come prepared to run without
external aid. There may be aid
stations, but only if your family and
friends step forward
and offer to organize them. (See aid.) Since this
is an 'unofficial' event, there are no
rules as to what you may or may not eat
or drink en route. Best to bring
'special needs' in a plastic bag with
your name on it just in case there are
aid stations. =;-) |
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What can
I win? |
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Nothin.
Fastest man and woman TO FINISH THE
COURSE get bragging rights.
All participants and times
go up on the web for posterity sake.
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I've never
done a trail run before. Is this a
good place to start? |
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Probably not.
Theses routes were designed for the
seasoned trail runner. If you are
determined to participate and don't have
the recommended background, we suggest
you do one loop with a buddy this year, and come
back to do the whole enchilada next
year. |
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How tough is
the course? |
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Tough
question to answer! How far are you running? How fast?
How well are you trained?
The long course has been carefully
crafted to challenge the elite ultrarunner. We recommend you have
a few 50 km trail runs under your belt
before you try to tackle the ultra (2
loop) distance.
A single, 26K loop also
requires more than dexterity with the
remote control. It's not as far, but it's still 26 km of
tough, North Shore trails. We recommend you can run a
marathon in under 4 hours and that you
have some experience running trails. |
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Do I really
need to print off the course
instructions and bring them with me? |
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Yes.
Without the detailed instructions or an
intimate familiarity with the route,
you're almost certain to get lost |
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Q: |
This event
is free, but for Club Fat Ass members
only. How do I get into the club? |
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There is no
hazing ceremony like the Hash House
Harriers! Runners, walkers,
hikers, triathletes, adventure racers,
mountain bikers and anyone else
interested in having fun in the great
outdoors is welcome and can
register online
for a nominal fee. |
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Can I wait
until the last minute and join at the
start? |
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Yes, but we
prefer you don't. Last minute
registration makes it very difficult to
organize and coordinate the event.
Besides, we only take day-of-event
registrants on run day which means you'll have to
spend another $35 if you want the cool
Club Fat Ass t-shirt. |
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Q: |
It's a free
world. What's to stop me from just
running the course. |
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Nothing...in
fact, we encourage you to run the course
often in training! We prefer that
you do not 'bandit' the course on event
day, however. If you insist,
please don't take any of the aid
intended for members. You will not
get recognition in the results or be
eligible for any draw prizes and you'll
have to wear a black patch over one eye
at the potluck. Furthermore, you
won't be allowed into future events
until you come clean with past
membership dues. |
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What
if I get lost? |
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You
shouldn't get lost, but bring a cell
phone, just in case or ask a mountain
biker |
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Q: |
Do I get
credit for any time I spend off-course? |
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Are you
kidding? If you do find an obvious mistake in the
course directions, point it out to
Mike or Melissa at the
potluck party for a
free beer! |
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Q: |
Couldn't you mark the course like just
about every other running race I've ever
been in? It's a pain to pause and
read instructions. |
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Our aim is
to be different than every other running
race you've ever been in! We don't
want to put chalk/flour on the ground,
hang surveyor tape in the trees, paint
rocks, put up signs or glow sticks or do anything that
might leave a trace of the race.
Besides, it slows down the faster
runners. |
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Q: |
What is the
'Rule of the Trail'? |
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If you pack
it in, you can pack it out. (That
means don't you dare litter!)
Leave nothing but your footprints on the
trail. We strongly encourage you
to pick up any trash you find along the
trail and to present it to Mike or
Melissa at the potluck.
There may be a recognition award for the
person who packs out more than they
packed in. |
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Q: |
What
if I have to heed the call of nature. |
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There are
washrooms at the start/finish of the
loop, and outhouses at the LSCR loop. Please see course
description for details. |
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Q: |
What should
I bring on run day? |
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Whatever you
figure you will need given the weather,
the route you propose to run, your
physical fitness on the day and your
plans for after the run. Some
thoughts are on the event
agenda. |
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Q: |
I am
supposed to be self-sufficient because
there is no aid provided. Can I
get a friend to come out and give me
food and drink along the route? |
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Absolutely!
In fact, it would be nice if your friend
were to help everyone. Please have
your friends and family members contact
us at Mike and Melissa's Run and we will do all
we can to insure that they have fun, as
well. |
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Can I bring
my friends and family to the
potluck party
even if they didn't run or volunteer?
Do they have to be Club Fat Ass members? |
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Friends and
family are absolutely welcome and no,
they do not have to be Club Fat Ass
members. Please be sure to specify
how many guests you will bring with you
on your registration form.
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Are there
any trophies, prizes or other hardware
or freebies? |
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If you
assume there's no aid, no course
marking, no t-shirt, no enthusiastic
spectators and no prizes or freebies of
any sort, you might be pleasantly
surprised. Best you plan to show up at the
potluck party! |
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How accurate
is the course marking? |
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We've
measured the courses several times with
a mountain bike. We are confident
the distances marked on the directions are
reasonably accurate. |
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Q: |
When will
the 'official' results be available? |
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We hope to
have the results up on the
results page
of our
website
within 24 hours of the finisher party.
We will also distribute the results to
major local and national ultrarunning
communities. |
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