Never done an 'ultra', but always wanted to?  Resolving to get off your butt and be a little more active in 2007 but don't know where to start?

Join me for a loosely-organized New Years Day running classic.   Run 1K or run 100K on this 50K out-and-back course.  Yes, it will likely rain and you will get the nice new running shoes your Mama gave you for Christmas all muddy.   (80% trails, 20% paved.)   Yes, you will likely get lost in the woods in a city of 2 million, so bring bus fare and a cell phone so you can rescue yourself and get to the finisher party before the free beer is all gone.

The run is free if you're a member of Club Fat Ass and cheap if you're not already a Club member.  Details at:
http://www.ClubFatAss.com/events/VancouverNewYear

Important Note:  This was always intended to be an intimate little affair with a handful of crazy friends. The number of crazy friends seems to grow every year.  I'd like to cap the number of participants at 100 this year. Almost that many nutbars have registered already.  This means the event will likely fill this week and there will be no registration at the start on New Years Day.  So, if you are planning to join me, please register soon!  http://www.ClubFatAss.com/events/VancouverNewYear/registration

May all of your New Years Resolutions come true!

  Ean "Rain, No Train" Jackson
  North Vancouver, BC


PS  Free Resolution Tracker.  Last year Club Fat Ass let me provide a New Years Running Resolutions tracker on the website and I'm happy to announce it's back for 2007.  Log your New Years running resolutions online where the world can see them so you will be more inclined to achieve them. Check up on what your buddies are planning.  Anyone with a list of races they want to accomplish or personal bests they want to achieve can use the Resolution Tracker.  The Club has offered prizes for people who come the closest to achieving their resolutions, so tell your friends:
http://www.ClubFatAss.com/contest/NewYearsResolutions

Frequently Asked Questions about Vancouver New Years Day Fat Ass 50

Q:  Is there a 'Skinny Ass' this year?  (As in, "Can I run less than 50k?")
A:  Sure... get your skinny ass out there.  See the FAQs for measured distances from 5K to 50K.
http://www.ClubFatAss.co/events/VancouverNewYear/faq

Q:   Is there a 'Fat Ass Duathlon' this year?  (As in, "Can I get official credit for a swim in the ocean afterward?")
A:  You bet... in fact, it's expected that you will do a polar bear swim in the Pacific afterward.  Note:  In 2006, Bill "Numb Nuts" Russell earned recognition for lasting almost 11 minutes in the ocean after his run.  Betcha can't beat that!

Q:  Where does it start/go/finish?
A:  Details at http://www.ClubFatAss.com/events/VancouverNewYear/course

Q:  Can my friend/kid/significant other do something useful while I blow my brains out on the run?
A:  Absolutely!  Some thoughts for what they might do are at http://www.ClubFatAss.com/crew.  Pls contact me directly to coordinate http://www.ClubFatAss.com/events/VancouverNewYear/contact

Q:   Where's the party?
A:   See the agenda at http://www.ClubFatAss.com/events/VancouverNewYear/Agenda .
The good folks at the Mosquito Creek Grill are open to loud, obnoxious runners and their friends.  Sorry, no kids.  Draw prizes for runners and crew who show up. Did I mention there's a free beer if you run or crew?