Mountain Highway Madness is in a couple of weeks!

Mountain Highway Madness is an interval run. It's about 15K out and back, in
the woods on a wide, dirt and gravel road that goes up and down a big
mountain in
North Vancouver. Do 1, 2 or 3 laps like everyone else.  Do 4 laps and join
an elite handful of looney tunes.  Do it 5 or more times and set a world
record.

While you don't need a doctor's certificate, you have to be at least a bit
crazy to even consider the challenge. Details at:
www.clubfatass.com/events/fallmhm

Put a little variety and competition into your fall training schedule. Shoot
for bragging rights and a place in the records book. Current records and
results from past years at:
www.clubfatass.com/events/fallmhm/results

It's a Club Fat Ass event, so it's free to members.  Not a member and don't
want to participate in any of the other 30-odd free events?  For a few
bucks, you can sign up for a day membership. Please help me make sure we
start on time by registering online at:
www.clubfatass.com/events/fallmhm/registration

Ean Jackson
Host of the Fall Mountain Highway Madness

PS Participants and crew... join us for a free beer at the Mosquito Creek
Grill afterwards!

PPS Please forward this invitation to anyone you feel might be interested

Wow, what another great event we had here in BC at this year's STORMY up in
Squamish! Both the 100-mile and 50-mile races featured some spectacular
performances, as the longer distances
gave runners an opportunity to really test themselves.

In the 100-mile race, it was all about Gary Robbins of North Vancouver, who led
the race from start to finish. Gary is in the middle of a sensational season,
and STORMY was no exception to the trend, with him finishing in a new course
record of 17:39. This finish time actually got him in before the 50-mile racers
even started the next morning! Darren Froese of Victoria, in second place,
definitely pushed Gary for the entire distance, and finished in a very
impressive 20:33. On the women's side, Shirlee Ross of Kelowna - and the Race
Director for the Scorched Sole 50k - completed the course in 27:56, a great time
considering her rather impressive blisters! Congratulations to all 100-mile
finishers, there were a lot of local runners who seized the opportunity to try
the distance for the first time.

In the 50-mile race, Hassan Lofti-Pour repeated as overall race winner after his
victory last year, making it look all too easy. There was a bit of a race on the
women's side, with Cheryl Beatty on the hunt behind Ellie Greenwood.
Unfortunately, Cheryl ran out of trail and Ellie came out on top, notching her
third win of the Series in as many races - a clean sweep! Of note is that Ellie
and Cheryl finished in 2nd and 3rd overall, respectively.

STORMY inadvertently proved to be a gathering place for many people involved in
the BC Ultra Trailrunning Series:
- Dirty Duo RD Heather McDonald was volunteering at the finish line
- the original Diez Vista RD's, Gail and George Forshaw, were there too: Gail
raced the 50-mile, and George was up all night at the Powerhouse and University
aid stations
- Elk/Beaver RD Carlos Castillo completed the 100-mile
- Scorched Sole RD Shirlee Ross completed the 100-mile
- KKNSTR RD Kelsy Trigg raced the relay, Board members Craig Moore and Jeff
Trigg ran the 50-mile
- Walk In the Park RD Chris Larouche completed the 100-mile
- BCUTS founder and past director Rob Lang volunteered at the Powerhouse aid
station
- past BCUTS series director and long-time KKNSTR director Enzo Federico
volunteered at the finish and did announcing
- STORMY RD Wendy Montgomery was doing *everything*! She was indeed a blurr  :-)
- I manned the Edith Lake aid station

It was a great reunion, and also indicates that your Series race directors are
also racers themselves, or help out at other events too. We all have to be
pretty grateful for people like them!

The last race in this year's Series is in Kamloops at Walk In the Park. This is
your last chance to pick up series points for some of the great prizes we have
to give away from Nathan, EDGE, and CarbBoom. See who your competition is at
www.bcuts.ca   Come on up to enjoy the beautiful trails in the Interior, or to
cheer on your fellow runners!

See you in Kamloops!

regards,

Bruce Grant
BCUTS Series Director

************************************************************
Nathan Sports presents the 2008 BC Ultra Trailrunning Series
         with EDGE Energy Drink and CarbBoom gels
                http://www.bcuts.ca
Mar 1  - Dirty Duo 50k, North Vancouver
Apr 5  - Diez Vista 50k, Port Coquitlam
May 3  - Elk/Beaver Ultras 50k/50m/100k, Victoria
Jun 7  - Scorched Sole 50k, Kelowna
Jul 12 - Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run 30m, West Vanc
Aug 9  - STORMY 50m/100m, Squamish
Aug 31 - Walk In the Park 54k, Kamloops

The latest BC Ultra Trailrunning Series points standings have been posted at
http://www.bcuts.ca, after another spectacular Knee Knackering North Shore Trail
Run.

What made this year's KKNSTR so special? It was the 20th anniversary race,
making it one of - if not, THE - oldest trail run in Canada. It is definitely
one of the toughest races around, but still attracts a huge amount of first-time
trailrunners and ultramarathoners, and has been at maximum capacity since its
very early years.

Huge kudos are due to the various race directors and race committee members who
have participated over the years to make this gem of an event what it is, and we
should all be grateful for thier efforts. Thanks to all the organisers, and
especially to Enzo "The Godfather" Federico and Shane Collins who came up with
the original idea and the subsequent energy to turn it into a race for the rest
of us.

For this year's run, it was a fascinating irony to have Peter Findlay be
victorious over the field again, considering that he won the very first KKNSTR
official race in 1990! Ironic perhaps, but not too surprising considering the
talent of this fine runner.

For more information on the race's history, check out the various postings from
past race directors at http://kneeknacker.blogspot.com

Congratulations to all this year's KKNSTR runners, and thanks to the race for
being part of the BC Ultra Trailrunning Series for the past eight years as well!

I hope you are looking forward to the next Series event in Squamish, the STORMY
50-mile and 100-mile trail runs. If you aren't racing, please consider
volunteering at the event to help your fellow runners and RD's out!

regards,

Bruce
BCUTS Series Director

************************************************************
Nathan Sports presents the 2008 BC Ultra Trailrunning Series
         with EDGE Energy Drink and CarbBoom gels
                http://www.bcuts.ca
Mar 1  - Dirty Duo 50k, North Vancouver
Apr 5  - Diez Vista 50k, Port Coquitlam
May 3  - Elk/Beaver Ultras 50k/50m/100k, Victoria
Jun 7  - Scorched Sole 50k, Kelowna
Jul 12 - Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run 30m, West Vanc
Aug 9  - STORMY 50m/100m, Squamish
Aug 31 - Walk In the Park 54k, Kamloops

Hi there,

Every Canada Day, I dig out an old pair of Canada flag running shorts and
celebrate the day with a run around the neighborhood.  This year I'm
planning a short run (about 1 hour) in and around the Capilano Canyon in
North Van followed by a kayak trip down the Capilano River.  Want to join me
for one or both?

Very informal. Details at:
http://www.clubfatass.com/events/flash-canada-day-kayak-capilano

If you've been down the Cap River in a kayak and have any thoughts or
advice, I'd love to hear from you whether you want to join in or not.  If
you join us, I'll buy you a Canada Day beer, as it would be good to have
someone in the group who has some experience on the river.

Happy Canada Day!

"Out of Action" Jackson
North Vancouver, BC
604-904-6554

Hello fellow ultrarunners!

Sorry for the delay, but the BC Ultra Trailrunning Series points have been
updated after race #3 at Elk/Beaver in Victoria and race #4 at Scorched Sole in
Kelowna. Things are definitely getting interesting in a number of the age groups
as everyone finds their groove after the loooooong rainy and cool spring (is it
even over yet?)

Over at Elk/Beaver, a couple of our neighbours to the east put the locals to the
test, with one of Canada's very best 100k runners, Jack Cook, coming out on top
over a fantastic challenge from perennial Canadian 100k Team member Darren
Froese of Victoria. It was a really tight race that pushed the top runners all
the way.

Congratulations to all the runners in the 100k, 50 mile and 50km events, and
thanks to the ever-enthusiastic race director Carlos Castillo for organising it
all.

A few weeks later up in Kelowna, Mike Labelle from Victoria tore up the field in
what could really be called the "Swamped Sole", rather than Scorched Sole.
(Instead of baking in the heat, the runners faced Giant Mud Pits worthy of a
monster truck). This young runner came off a 2nd place at the Elk/Beaver 50k to
take the field outright in Kelowna. However, he was pressured by a hard-charging
Ellie Greenwald who once again exhibited awesome form to take the women's title
and second place overall. Despite these two 20-somethings beating the rest of
the pack, it should be noted that more "experienced" athletes made up almost all
of the remainder of the participants. Special mention goes to Jim Swadling - it
was great to see him on the trails again, and also for sporting a historic
Silvertip race shirt! RD Shirlee Ross and her co-directors Janice Page and Dan
Crockett put on another great event, it is always a treat for the runners at the
Scorched Sole.

For those of you running the next BCUTS event at Knee Knacker on July 12, have a
great run. For everyone else, why not come out and support your local race at an
aid station or greeting your fellow runners at the finish line? It will get you
inspired for the STORMY 50 or 100 mile runs in August!

See you on the trails,

Bruce
BCUTS Series Director

************************************************************
Nathan Sports presents the 2008 BC Ultra Trailrunning Series
         with EDGE Energy Drink and CarbBoom gels
                http://www.bcuts.ca
Mar 1  - Dirty Duo 50k, North Vancouver
Apr 5  - Diez Vista 50k, Port Coquitlam
May 3  - Elk/Beaver Ultras 50k/50m/100k, Victoria
Jun 7  - Scorched Sole 50k, Kelowna
Jul 12 - Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run 30m, West Vanc
Aug 9  - STORMY 50m/100m, Squamish
Aug 31 - Walk In the Park 54k, Kamloops

Men's Hardrock size 11.5 - $85
Men's Leona Divide size 11.5 - $75
Both brand new still in the box
reply off list

The trail is drying out and the weather looks good for this weekend. 'Got
some draw prizes and the Mosquito Creek is stockpiling a free beer for all
participants. All that's missing for a good running party is you!

Please join me for the 5th annual XTC (X-country Trail Challenge) this
Saturday. It's mostly on the TransCanada Trail in the north shore mountains.
Suitable for beginners as well as hard-asses. Run the course uphill from the
gym (25K). Run it downhill from the picnic area (25K). Run it out and back
from the gym (50K), roll your own distance out-and-back from
the gym.

It's a very scenic route and good for beginning trail runners as well as
those training for the KneeKnacker who want to avoid the snow. Some
background from previous years is at:
www.clubfatass.com/events/xtc/background

It's a Club Fat Ass event, so it's free to Club members. Not a member? Join
for the day for $20 and earn bonus points if you register online, or
procrastinate and shell out $25 at the start:
www.clubfatass.com/events/xtc/registration


"Out of Action" Jackson
Your Club Fat Ass Event Host

PPS Please forward this note to anyone who you feel might be interested.
Details on the XTC at: www.clubfatass.com/events/xtc/

• bc-ultrarunning@yahoogroups.com (email)
• http://groups.msn.com/NorthVancouverTrailRunning/  -- a group you can join and then send a message but not a bad group to be a part of anyway

----- Original Message -----

From: Campbell Willis

To: Bill Dagg

Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 3:51 PM

Subject: Re: This week's run

Hi All

 

I am taking part in my first kneeknacker this year and keen to get as much time out on the trails as possible. I don't have a car, which is not a problem for Wednesday night runs, but will be for Sunday runs as the public transit is a bit latter starting. I am hoping someone might be able to help me out with a ride on Sunday mornings, I live in the Mt Pleasant Area near corner of Kingsway and Main Street. I am happy to help out with gas etc and can walk or ride to get a bit closer.

 

Thanks

Campbell

 

 

Bill Dagg <bill.dagg@...> wrote:

Thanks to everyone who came out last Wednesday for the trail run.  We had a great turn-out (23) for the first week.  Should be a good year.

 

Just wanted to remind everyone that, as the runs get longer (and, hopefully, the weather gets warmer), be sure to bring along at least one bottle of water or electrolyte drink.

 

Also, please remember to make sure your name is signed off the list when you return from your run.

 

Thanks and hope to see you all out again this week.

 

Our full Wednesday night schedule can be found at http://www.kneeknacker.com/RaceInfo/2008/WednesdayRuns.htm.

 

Cheers

 

Bill

---

Get the name you always wanted with the new y7mail email address.

Hello runners -

The BC Ultra Trailrunning Series standings have been updated after the Diez
Vista 50k race, and are available at the Series web site www.bcuts.ca

Local speedstress Ellie Greenwood made it two for two in the Series by winning
the overall women's race again, after another hard-fought win at Dirty Duo last
month.

In the men's race, some fresh faces plus a few friends from down south made for
a competitive field, but local Aaron Heidt claimed top spot claimed the victory
over a hard-charging Garry Robbins.

In contrast to the sizzling hot conditions the race has had in past years,
runners at the 2008 Diez Vista were taken by suprise when they ran into a snow
squall at the top of the ridge, and again faced hail, sleet and/or driving rain
later on the out-and-back section. The slick conditions made footing even more
challenging over the already slippery roots and rocks of this classic Wet Coast
trail.

Thanks to race director Paul Slaymaker and his awesome team of volunteers for
putting on another fantastic event. Special mention goes out to Paul's wife and
co-RD Penny, who not only helped organise, but got to race the course for the
first time in five years!

See you at the next BCUTS event, May 3 at beautiful Elk/Beaver Lakes in Saanich
near Victoria (where RD Carlos promises that there will be no snow!)

See you on the trails,

Bruce
BCUTS Series Director

************************************************************
Nathan Sports presents the 2008 BC Ultra Trailrunning Series
         with EDGE Energy Drink and CarbBoom gels
                http://www.bcuts.ca
Mar 1  - Dirty Duo 50k, North Vancouver
Apr 5  - Diez Vista 50k, Port Coquitlam
May 3  - Elk/Beaver Ultras 50k/50m/100k, Victoria
Jun 7  - Scorched Sole 50k, Kelowna
Jul 12 - Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run 30m, West Vanc
Aug 9  - STORMY 50m, Squamish
Aug 31 - Walk In the Park 52k, Kamloops

The STORMY will host the 2008 ACU National 50 Mile Trail Championships.

100 mile ultramarathon: Friday August 8th, 12:00PM

50 Mile ultramarathon & relay: Saturday, August 9th, 6:00AM (optional
5AM early start for 50 mile solo runners only)

As in previous years, all proceeds from the STORMY race weekend will go
to support local community groups:

• The SAM Project
• Squamish Emergency Program
• Squamish Trails Society
• Squamish Titans Multisport Club
• Squamish Offroad Cycling Association

Get your race application and entry fee in by April 30, 2008 and you
will have a chance to win back your entry fee. Draw will be held on May
15, 2008. Please note that each individual member of a STORMY relay will
be entered into the draw.

One person=one entry into the draw.

For all race information please visit our website at: www.stormytrailrace.ca

I look forward to seeing you at our training runs and on race day.

STORMY Race Director


Wendy Montgomery

Check out the new website for this great grassroots trail run in
Kelowna.
www.scorchedsole.com
This event is an opporunity to run another race in the BCUTS 2008 series

George Forshaw

The North Face Endurance Challenge -- Bellingham, WA
May 10

One hour from Vancouver, BC , two hours from Seattle

In 2008 , The North Face Endurance Challenge once again welcomes all runners who wish to push their personal limits. Whether you are an aspiring 10K trail runner or an elite ultramarathoner looking to boost your performance to the next level , The North Face Endurance Challenge invites you to explore your potential.

Run farther than you ever have. If you've run a 5K , try a 10K. If you've completed a marathon , attempt your first 50K ultramarathon. The North Face Endurance Challenge offers options for runners of all levels. Each event offers four distances: 10K , Half Marathon , 50K , and 50-Mile. Starting times are staggered so that most runners complete their races around the same time.

The Bellingham course meanders its way amongst rock-climbing areas and bat caves, punctuated by breathtaking views of Mount Baker and the North Cascades to the east. The views of the San Juan Islands to the west, Canadian Rockies to the north, plus the vast Skagit Valley to the south add to the beauty of the course. Elevations bounce between 200 and 2,500 feet, but do not include any huge, sustained climbs. Traverses of broken ridgeline require nimble feet while highly technical sections demand mountain goat skills, with two roped sections to aid in a climb. Overall, the Bellingham courses should be an impressive trail-running test that delivers a balance of fire roads, single track, and double track.

Bear Mountain , NY- April 12
Seattle-Bellingham , WA - May 10
Washington , DC - September 6
Madison , WI - October 18
San Francisco , CA - December 6

Register and Details: www.thenorthface.com/endurancechallenge

See you there!
AMY

Hey All,

The Walk in the Park website is up and running. I'm putting a cap on
entries this year(the intent is to keep it manageable for me and cheap
for you)... so 50 in the Ultra and 25 in each of the shorter distances.

I thought I would give everyone a heads up... in the off chance that
this was going to be THE event of choice for you this year.

Cheers,

Chris

I'd like to invite everyone to the Outdoor Adventure Relay for Darfur,
which will take place from April 19-27. The relay is entirely
non-competitive, and involves 9 legs: skiing, snowshoeing, cycling,
climbing, and paddling.  Individuals are encouraged to sign up with
teammates for one leg, but are free to sign up for more. Sign up is
entirely free. The final legs of the relay involve a paddle down
Indian Arm into Deep Cove, linking up with a critical mass cycle along
the North Shore into downtown, to be greeted a rally (more like a
festival) with bands and speakers at the Art Gallery on Sun April 27th.

I (Jeremy Frimer) am an avid outdoor athlete, based in Vancouver. I've
made many first ascents in mountain ranges all around the world,
including in Pakistan, India, Peru, Alaska, on Mt. Logan, and in the
Coast Range. Like most people, I was minding my own business when
someone asked me if I'd watch the film "The Devil Came on Horseback"
about the crisis in Darfur. The film shocked me. I felt overwhelmed
with guilt about our inaction in the West. Now 5 years into the
crisis, between 200,000 and 400,000 people have been slaughtered, and
we continue to allow it to happen. So I joined up with a student group
at UBC that advocates for peace in Darfur and initiated this relay. My
goal is to try to bring together the outdoor community (of which I am
a part) with people from other walks of life (NGO work, musicians)
behind this cause, and bring Darfur into the public, media, and
government's awareness.

More information and sign up are available at
http://skiandbikefordarfur.blogspot.com

Looking forward to having you out!

Mountain Highway Madness is coming up soon.

Mountain Highway Madness is an interval run. About 15K long, in the woods
on a wide, dirt and gravel road... it goes up and down a big mountain in
North Vancouver. While you don't need a doctor's certificate, you have to
be at least a bit crazy to even consider the challenge. Details at:
www.clubfatass.com/events/springmhm

Shoot for bragging rights and a place in the records book. Word on the
street is that some fool might go for the second level of Platinum this
spring. (bronze = 1 lap, silver = 2 laps, gold = 3 laps, platinum = 4 laps
and he's talking about running 75K or 5 laps.) Believe it when you see it!
Details from previous years at:
http://www.clubfatass.com/events/springmhm/results

At 3 weeks before Diez Vista and 5 weeks before the Vancouver marathon, this
makes for a fun way to put a little variety and competition in your
training.

It's a Club Fat Ass event, so it's free to members. Please help me make
sure we start on time by registering online at:
www.clubfatass.com/events/springmhm/registration

Ean Jackson
Event Host, Mountain Highway Madness

PS Join us for a free beer at the Mosquito Creek Grill afterwards.

Welcome to the 2008 Edition of the STORMY 50 Mile Ultramarathon & relay
and 100 Mile Ultramarathon!

100 mile ultramarathon: Friday August 8th, 12:00PM

50 Mile ultramarathon & relay: Saturday, August 9th, 6:00AM (optional
5AM early start for 50 mile solo runners only)

Check out our recently updated and newly formatted website. Thank you
very much to Rich.

As in previous years, all proceeds from the STORMY race weekend will go
to support local community groups:

• The SAM Project
• Squamish Emergency Program
• Squamish Trails Society
• Squamish Titans Multisport Club
• Squamish Offroad Cycling Association

Get your race application and entry fee in by April 30, 2008 and you
will have a chance to win back your entry fee. Draw will be held on May
15, 2008. Please note that each individual member of a STORMY relay will
be entered into the draw.

One person=one entry into the draw.

For all race information please visit our website at:
www.stormytrailrace.ca <http://www.stormytrailrace.ca/>

I look forward to seeing you at our training runs and on race day.

STORMY Race Director


Wendy Montgomery

Tales from the Trail
Finally, an audio magazine for ultrarunners! Endurance Planet, a
website for runners, cyclists, triathletes, and adventure racers has
partnered with ZombieRunner to offer Tales From the Trail, a monthly
compilation of true ultrarunning stories. The professionally produced
stories are available here each month for $3.95, while this inaugural
edition is free. Enjoy! And meet us back here next month.
Tales From the Trail, volume 1
[mp3, 11.6MB] Hardrock Tears by the late Joel Zucker
When the Going Got Tough by Carey Smith
Putting the Bridesmaid to Bed by Andy Jones Wilkins

http://www.zombierunner.com/writers/endurance_planet/

Hi there,

The 2008 Calendar of Canadian Ultras is now updated at:
http://www.clubfatass.com/CalendarofCanadianUltras

This calendar is intended to be a complete resource for ultrarunners
in Canada and worldwide, so I've included links to the calendars of
provincial series, as well.

Please feel free to add a link to the Calendar of Canadian Ultras to
any relevant site you might maintain.

Happy Trails,

Sibylle

PS The information on this calendar is widely referenced worldwide and
many other online calendars feed from it. If you know of an ultra in
Canada that I've not listed, if you know that one of the listed events
has been cancelled or you feel that some relevant information is
missing, please let me know so I might share it with the wider ultra
community
________________________________________________________

Club Fat Ass - www.ClubFatAss.com
Promoters of oddball endurance events and a healthy, outdoor lifestyle

Sibylle M. Tinsel, Chief Executive Fat Ass
skype: sibylletinsel

Join us for the sixth annual Capilano Canyon Night Run and potluck party on
Saturday 16 February at 6:30 pm.

This is a 90 minute run in the dark. Afterwards, runners, crew, friends and
a few neighbors get together for a Mardi Gras celebration that starts in the
hot tub and finishes with a potluck party that usually lasts a lot longer
than the run!

There are Group and Competitive run categories and stuff to do for those who
don't run. The course may sound life-threatening, but it's really not... if
you can do the Grouse Grind or finish a 10K with something left, you can
complete the night run. Specifics at:

www.clubfatass.com/events/mardigras

The run is free for Club Fat Ass members and crew (anyone who helps out.)
The party is free for everyone.

'Looking forward to seeing you!

Sibylle Tinsel and Ean Jackson
Your Co-Hosts

PS A hint from top finishers in previous years: If you plan to go for the
record, you might want to run the course during the day to become familiar
with it. Download a detailed course description for the Group or Competitive
course or decide what you'd like to do to crew at:
www.clubfatass.com/events/mardigras/course

Hello Ultrarunners,

It is that time of the year to choose the 2007 Association of Canadian
Ultrarunners (ACU) male and female of the year.

The ACU is looking for those ultrarunners who...

-Have had good results at the National and international level

-Demonstrate team spirit

-Involved in the running community

Please send me your nominations.

All nominations must come with details that pertain to the above three points.

Thank you for your help !

In 2006 we saw Surrey resident Darin Bentley named the Male Ultrarunner of the
Year and Victoria runner, Darrin Froese as runner up.

--

Wendy Montgomery

Hello fellow trailrunners -

The BC Ultra Trailrunning Series (BCUTS) is back again in 2008 for its eighth
year! It is exciting to have the series going in order to promote the trail
races in our fabulous province and to provide encouragement for new and veteran
athletes to get out and not only experience some if the best terrain out there,
but to have a chance for some great draw prizes just for showing up, and series
awards for those who race consistently and accrue valuable points.

We again have seven events on the calendar, and this year are including the
100-mile category at the STORMY race as well. Every competitor in all the ultra
(50km+) events are automatically entered in the Series, and there is no signup
or entry fee to be a part of it. All you have to do is show up, have fun, and
run your best! Points are awarded based on age group results for men and women,
and if you complete at least three races of any distance in the series, you are
in contention for the overall series awards generously provided by our sponsors
Nathan Sports and EDGE energy drink. Please see the BCUTS web site at
www.bcuts.ca for more info on how you can get points and qualify for awards.

New this year! In recognition of the hardcore runners out there who complete ALL
seven races, Nathan Sports is providing an HPL001 bag worth $275 for the top
three "slammers" with the fastest overall finish times. Times are compared for
races of the same distance, with priority given for longer distances in
multi-event races like Elk/Beaver and STORMY: 100 miles gets credit over 50
miles, 50 miles gets credit over 50km, etc. To the toughest go the spoils - will
that be you? All you have to do is enter....


Once again, we will be having CarbBoom energy gels out on the race courses again
to give you the boost you need to run hard. Additionally, several races will
feature EDGE energy drink, a new Canadian product, for the athletes as well.

Please check out the BCUTS web site for all the info on the series and links to
the individual race sites. I hope to see many of you out on the trails for
another great year of running across BC.

cheers,
Bruce Grant
Series Director


************************************************************
Nathan Sports presents the 2008 BC Ultra Trailrunning Series
         with EDGE Energy Drink and CarbBoom gels
                http://www.bcuts.ca
Mar 1  - Dirty Duo 50k, North Vancouver
Apr 5  - Diez Vista 50k, Port Coquitlam
May 3  - Elk/Beaver Ultras 50k/50m/100k, Victoria
Jun 7  - Scorched Sole 50k, Kelowna
Jul 12 - Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run 30m, West Vanc
Aug 9  - STORMY 50m, Squamish
Aug 31 - Walk In the Park 52k, Kamloops

15th Annual Vancouver Fat Ass 50
A run in and around Vancouver, BC followed by a brisk swim, brunch and brews

Never done an 'ultra', but always wanted to?  Resolving to get off your butt
and be a little more active in 2008 but don't know where to start?

Join me for a loosely-organized New Year's 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 will cap the number of participants at 100 this year and 67
have already registered.  This means the event will likely fill by the start
of December... if you are planning to join me, please register soon!
http://www.ClubFatAss.com/events/VancouverNewYear/registration

May all of your New Year's 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
its back for 2008.  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 for registered runners
and crew?

No virus found in this outgoing message.
Checked by AVG Free Edition.
Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.4/1147 - Release Date: 23-Nov-07
09:19