Travel Material Fair: July 10 from 1pm to 4pm at the International Travel Maps & Books, 12300 Bridgeport, Richmond, half a block west of IKEA. This event provides a lot of free maps and guides. Join us for Geography Quiz Games and Jigsaw Puzzle Map contests and prizes. Learn how to read and fold maps, and join our skilled cartographers to make maps.

For more info phone: 604 273-1400, or visit: www.itmb.com. On site free parking is available.

Just cause I gotta get it done. I'm behind on my 50/50 milers for the year so I've decided to run Saturday and Sunday in Kal Park hosting the TripleBay-Double from my home Fatass style.

Your choice of distance, one to four 20k loops form my home through beautiful hilly Kal park and it's three bays, then back to my place. Must carry enough water to make the 20k loops. It will be hot. I will supply water and a bit of shade.

Just cause I gotta get it done. I'm behind on my 50/50 milers for the year so I've decided to run Saturday and Sunday in Kal Park hosting the TripleBay-Double from my home Fatass style.

Your choice of distance, one to four 20k loops form my home through beautiful hilly Kal park and it's three bays, then back to my place. Must carry enough water to make the 20k loops. It will be hot. I will supply water and a bit of shade.

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You are invited to the inaugural Rossland Run on July 18th, 2009. Distance options (approximate) are 55 km and 25 km. The course will be 95% singletrack with lots of climbing - and what goes up must come down. The starting point would be the Seven Summit trail-head (by Nancy Greene lake) and the ending point would be our place - 1817 Planer Crescent. Cold beverages and a bbq will follow the event. 

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What: There are hot springs in the mountains on Pitt River.   They are hard to reach.  Word is that they are quite beautiful.  This is an adventure that aims to reward the adventure-seeker with not only with an adventure, but with a relaxing dip in the springs!

Why: Because you've never been there before.

Who: Given that the hot springs are deep in the back country, this event is best suited to experienced back-road cyclists.  By invitation only.

When: Date is TBD in consultation with those who are interested in joining the adventure.  It has to be a Saturday or Sunday and it would be best to do this on a sunny, spring day.  We would aim to start and finish at the head of Pitt Lake during daylight.

More: Getting to the springs involves getting to the northern end of Pitt Lake, a 22K trek up a logging road and scaling 200M or so down a valley.  In order to accomplish this in a day, I recommend we take a boat up the lake and mountain bike to the springs.  I recommend the details be worked out with comments below

It's that time of the year again!   With Kneeknacker over and done with and STORMY coming up, Bill's Great Peak Ascent offers a great group training opportunity for those with upcoming races or just to wanting to get some more off-road mileage in.

As with last year, there'll be lots of swag possibilities for those who come to the post-run event.  And, of course, if that's not enough, there's always that free beer awaiting participants at the Mosquito Creek Grill.

Find out more through the links below:

Come and join us to celebrate and remember the life of a friend who can no longer run with us.

There is a slight change to the time of the "run" section for Mary Leliveld's Happy Trails Run.  We will start at 4:00 p.m. instead of 3:00 pm so we can start with the potluck dinner after the run is finished.

The smoke has cleared so it's a go. double 50 milers or choose you distance 17k loops from the parking lot of Cosen Bay.

Race will start Friday night to beat the heat!

Meet at my place and car pool to race start. Car will be aid stations. Bring what you need for you distance. Don't forget a towel for the swim. It's the lake of many colors.

Please contact me directly. cabc_chick@hotmail.com

The smoke has cleared so it's a go. double 50 milers or choose you distance 17k loops from the parking lot of Cosen Bay.

Race will start Friday night to beat the heat!

Meet at my place and car pool to race start. Car will be aid stations. Bring what you need for you distance. Don't forget a towel for the swim. It's the lake of many colors.

Please contact me directly. cabc_chick@hotmail.com

Distance: 2, 5.4, 10.4, and 15 miles

Format:  Trail run on the Pu'u lava fields of Mauna Loa.  Trail is marked by ahu (rock piles).  Turn around points marked by 7000, 8000, and 10000 foot elevation level markers respectively.

How to get there: Fly to the Big Island (Hawaii).  Drive to the Volcanoes National Park, Mauna Loa Volcano.  We'll meet at the parking lot and the end of Mauna Loa Road (Off Hwy 11)

Don't miss this classic summer run, Saturday 15th August. Details and registration through the links below.

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What: Many years ago, a jet crashed into the side of Grouse Mountain.  While most o

What: A 5K swim in Kits Pool. At 8 complete laps to the kilometer, that makes this challenge 20 return laps, or 40 lengths of the world's best pool.

Heading down to Plain, Washington this weekend to familiarise myself with the course for the Plain 100. 

Any company would be more than welcome.  I'll be heading off early Friday evening, and probably camping Friday night.

Saturday I'll be running the 55 mile first loop and Sunday the 45 mile second loop.

I'll be coming back immediately after finishing running on Sunday.

Anyone interested in doing the race or just checking out some new trails can either catch a ride down with me or meet me there for one/both days.

Heading down to Plain, Washington this weekend to familiarise myself with the course for the Plain 100. 

Any company would be more than welcome.  I'll be heading off early Friday evening, and probably camping Friday night.

Saturday I'll be running the 55 mile first loop and Sunday the 45 mile second loop.

I'll be coming back immediately after finishing running on Sunday.

Anyone interested in doing the race or just checking out some new trails can either catch a ride down with me or meet me there for one/both days.

What:

• A fun and free group run with some old friends and maybe some new ones
• 11K and 15K distances on some great trails not far from downtown Vancouver
• low-key familiarization run on the Enduro (11K) and Sport (15K) courses of the 5Peaks season finale race at Buntzen Lake
• faster and slower pace groups on each course, so there's something for everyone

Who:

• trail run

What: Legend has it that there is a long tunnel that connects two mountain peaks somewhere on or near Crown Mountain. This is an adventure run that aims to solve the mystery of the exact location of the Tunnel of Love and why it is named as it is.

Why: Because it's a mystery.

What: A twelve hour run on the trails in Pacific Spirit Park.

Why:  To see if running twelve hours is twice as much fun as running six hours.

Who:  The Fools and anyone who wants to join in the fun.

Where: Meet at the Park Centre on Sixteenth Avenue 
 

When: Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 07:00
 

Please use the links below to find more information and to register:

Bonjour from Geneva!

I am now being for three years a "long-distance-virtual-member" of the CFA!Found it on the net, loved the shirt, got the shirt and now discover and love everything you do guys(I wish I ll be there or have that here).

Anyway, I decided to post some Geneva's runs (not as crazy as yours though) I am going to take part.

So, here is my next one on sunday Le Demi de Jussy.  It's an half marathon, but I will run the 10km, as I am planning to run the half marathon on Lausanne at the end of october (it's up hill).

To celebrate the life and passions of our dear friend and fellow runner, Susan Giuffre, we will be running her favorite North Shore mountain trail run October 18th.  Please join us, for a 1 - 2 hour run or walk starting at Hyannis drive, Sunday Oct 18 at 9:00 a.m.

A brief description of the running route follows.  A modified version for walkers will be available at the start. Please come, meet some new runners or run with some good friends and enjoy the trails that Susan loved so much.

What: Join Business Member Kintec and Club Fat Ass for a slideshow of outdoor adventures and a Club social wrap-up of the year.

Mix and mingle with some old running friends and make some new ones.  There will be a slideshow of images from past CFA events running in the background.

The focus of the evening will be a slideshow and tales from CFA members and their big adventure runs.  These will include Dave Smith's Iceland Ultra, the incredible adventures of the Fools and the Baggers Challenge.

Registration now closed...too many cooks in the kitchen ;-) 

Sorry if you missed it. We'll hopefully do it again next year, so keep that chili recipe handy!

The Silly Chili triathlon is something athletic and social to do with your family on the Rememberance Day holiday.  It goes like this:

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Hey all, just figured I'd give a quick heads up that Kerry Ward has been kind enough to offer up his studio for an evening presentation surrounding some of the adventures I've been fortunate enough to participate in over the last six years, since I started running/racing.

It's happening this Sat night and entry is only five bucks. Here's the link, hope to see a few of you there!

http://garyrobbins.blogspot.com/2009/11/public-speaking-engagement-this-...

GR

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What: A 75K run between Deep Cove and Lynn Canyon.  Each return trip is 25K.  Since this is a Fat Ass event you may, of course, do whatever you distance like.

Why: It's a good time to get in some distance and hill work.

Who: The Fools and anyone who wants to join in the fun.

Where: Meet at Panorama Park in Deep Cove, North Vancouver, BC

When: Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 06:00

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What:  A spectacular trail run in and around Capilano Canyon Regional Park. 

Where:  Meet in the parking lot at Cleveland Dam in North Vancouver.  It's on the left side of Capilano Road about 1 kilometer past the Capilano Canyon Suspension Bridge and about the same before Grouse Mountain.

Why:  Because this run showcases some magnificent trails and it's close to downtown.

How:  If interested, please leave a comment below with your name. 

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 What:

• A local runner showing off her house run - hoping Olympic visitors will join her
• slow run on a mix of residential roads and trails - about 60-75min
• experience the beauty of North Vancouver's trail system 
• run through Capilano Canyon
• visit a giant and very old Douglas fir
• enjoy river and mountain views from Cleveland Dam

Where:

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You are invited to Gottfried's 4th annual  Lager Jogger on Saturday, February 20th at Taylors crossing 4:00 pm sharp

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Hi guys and gals!

Myself and a number of friends from work have been doing workouts at lunch time in the little park behind Lynnmour Elementry School in North Vacnouver.

We meet at 12:05 sharp at the park (we actually run from our work located near by) and typically do the following workout(s).  Taken from Craig Ballantyne's Turbulence training we are currently following the 6-month body weight training manual. 

This typically comprises of:

5 min warm up (our run to the site)

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Come join us for the 1st ever Saint Patty's Fatty 5K.  A short jaunt around the West Loch and back to the house to enjoy some delicious Corned Beef and Cabbage and Shepherd's Pie.  Green beer will be available on request after you dance a jig.

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What:

• A fun and free group run with some old friends and maybe some new ones
• 8.8km and 14km distances on some great trails
• low-key familiarization run on the Sport (8.8K) and Enduro (14K) courses of the 5Peaks season premiere race in Golden Ears Provincial Park
• Combination of single / double track. Moderate technical difficulty.

The Sunshine Coast Trail is a relatively undiscovered gem of a trail that stretches 180 kilometers from Sarah Point in the north to Saltery Bay in the south on the upper Sunshine Coast near Powell River, British Columbia.

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The Sunshine Coast Trail is a relatively undiscovered gem of a trail that stretches 180 kilometers from Sarah Point in the north to Saltery Bay in the south on the upper Sunshine Coast near Powell River, British Columbia.

What:

• A fun and free group run with some old friends and maybe some new ones
• 6.3km and 9.8km distances on some great trails
• low-key familiarization run on the Sport (6.3K) and Enduro (9.8K) courses of the 5Peaks Simon Fraser University Race.
• Combination of single-track hiking & biking trails trails. Starts at the top of Burnaby Mountain, drops down to the base of the mountain then back up.