ALC Trail Run - Tuesday, June 1

Next Tuesday's trail run will start at Capilano Dam parking lot, just off Capilano Rd. on the way up to Grouse. 

We will meet for a 6pm start - a ~1hr loop in Cap Canyon.  Email Charlotte with questions at cjo_sa(at)hotmail.com

Race Report - Tenderfoot Boogie 57km

Below is a great race report from AL Club member Kathy McKay as she ripped her way to being the first place woman in the Tenderfoot Boogie on May 15 - way to go Kathy!

The tenderfoot boogie was my first ultra marathon, so my goal was just to finish feeling half decent! I was hoping for a relaxed atmosphere with great scenery, and the course definitely delivered!The first half took us from the Tenderfoot Hatchery in Squamish to Brandywine Falls through the Checkamus Canyon. The views and trails along the way were spectacular! Just before the midway point I started to feel I had taken a wrong turn so I decided to be safe and double back to the last intersection. After 3 or 4 minutes however, I ran into two friends who confirmed that I was going the right way (it turns out that the tape was a different colour in just that section. argh!) In a way I'm glad I had to double back because I was starting to struggle a bit being on my own for so long. The fun company with similar-paced people was a great addition.

There were 3 major climbs in the race, the largest being the last of course! After a quick but uplifting visit with my boyfriend and friends near Function Junction, we started the 500m climb up the Rainbow-Sproat-Flank trail. Soon into the climb one of my friends ran out of gas. Since I was out there to have fun, I decided to stick with him rather than push on ahead. Luckily a lot of the snow at the top had melted since our pre-run a few weeks earlier, so we made fairly good time... despite Pat's imitation of Frankenstein as his legs cramped! Two kms from the finish we had one last surprise when we saw a bear grazing in the grass only 20ft to our side! Luckily we were tired and sweaty enough that the grass seemed more tempting to him than we did!

I can't believe I'm saying this, but by ending with an easier pace for the final 15km, my body actually felt pretty good as we crossed the finish line and met up with our other friends who did the 26km option!

What a fantastic day, beautiful weather and amazing scenery! I'm so thrilled to have finished the race and had so much fun. (Being the first female was an added bonus!) There is nothing like a great trail and great friends!

ALC Trail Run - Tuesday, May 25

Ladies - this week we will start our run at the End of the Line corner store, located at the top of Lynn Valley Rd., just before you enter the Headwaters Park.  6pm start - route & pace will be casual to accommodate the racers tapering for the upcoming Iron/Tender Knee!  See you then.  Charlotte

Pub Night - June 2nd

Hello Everyone,

We will be having our first PUB NIGHT of the season.  This is a chance for all of our club members, across all the disciplines, to get together and meet in a social setting.

We will be meeting at Seymours Pub at 8pm on Wednesday, June 2.

See you then!

ALC Mountain Biking - FRIDAY May 28

MOUNTAIN BIKERS - Please note that next weeks ride will take place FRIDAY, MAY 28.

Meet at the gazebo in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve Forest at 6pm

All following rides will take place on Thursday's.

See you next Friday!

ALC Road Rides - Starting May 24th

The road ride schedule is up and our first ride will be next Monday evening with a ride out to Deep Cove. We will be meeting at Bean Around the World at Lonsdale Quay at 6pm and heading out from there.

Hope to see you all on the 24th!

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to e-mail me @ meredith@activelifephysio.ca

Meredith

ALC Trail Run - Week of May 17

Ladies - change up this week, trail run will be Monday evening - 6pm start at Capilano Dam parking lot, 1hr loop. This is found off Capilano Rd on the way up to Grouse Mountain (top parking lot, NOT fish hatchery).      

Please email Charlotte at cjo_sa[at}hotmail.com if you have questions. See you then!

Active Life Multisport Mountain Biking

The mountain bike season is off to a great start!  We had a fantastic day in Squamish on May 8th hitting some of the local Squamish trails. 

This week the mountain bike ride will take place - FRIDAY MAY 14TH - 6:00PM AT THE GAZEBO IN THE LOWER SEYMOUR CONSERVATION RESERVE.  See you then!

All other mountain bike rides will take place on the regularly schedulded Thursdays at 6:00pm meeting athe GAZEBO in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve.  Look forward to seeing you out on the trails.

Enjoy the sunshine!

Photos from Squamish!

Active Life Multisport club members had a superb day for xc riding and trail running in Squamish this past Saturday.  Check out the link HERE to see pics from the runners as they hit up a jaunt into Crumpet Woods.

Thanks to all the ladies who made it out for the day, here is to kicking off a great season!

Active Life Team

Saturday May 8th - Update

Hi Ladies - Saturday weather looks to be awesome!

Please bring hydration and fuel for yourself, as you normally would - we will have basic first aid kits, cell phones etc.

CARPOOLERS from North Van:
Please meet at St. Davids United Church in North Van
(Taylor Way & Hwy 1)
In parking lot at 0845am on Saturday:
http://www.stdavidsunited.com/category/map-directions/

Then we'll load up and head out!
Please call Charlotte if you have any questions 604-230-8463 btw now and Saturday.

Charlotte

ALC weekly Trail Run - Day Change - May 2010

Hi Ladies - due to a conflict with a course I am taking...weekly 2010 ALC trail runs will not start until Tuesday, May 11th - 6pm.  And will continue on Tuesday's throughout the month of May, apologies for any confusion.  For our first run we will meet at the gazebo in the LSCR, Demo Forest.  Please email Charlotte at cjo_sa{at}hotmail.com with any running questions.  Thanks!

Squamish Training Day - Saturday, May 8

Next Saturday is fast approaching Active Life Multisport Club members - we are heading to Squamish for an afternoon of XC riding and trail running - JOIN US!

You must be an ALC member to participate on May 8th - all registration details are found on the blog post below. 

It's EASY - Get registered through Karelo, and purchase insurance through TriBC/Cycling BC. - see below

Saturday - May 8

1000 am - meet at Bean Around the World, Brackendale - it is located on 41340 Government Rd. in Squamish.  We will grab some java and treats and discuss the ride/run plan for the afternoon.  Fun is the main plan!  This is a day just to get out in the forest and enjoy the amazing local trails.

Following the ride/run we plan to have a late lunch - at the Howe Sound Brew Pub, then head home!

Please contact Charlotte at [cjo_sa(at)hotmail.com] to sign-up for Saturday, May 8 - just so we know how many members to expect. Also, there will be carpool availability as needed - and Charlotte can coordinate this prior.

Hope to see you out!
AL Team