Saturday March 1st: Six runners/walkers showed up on a cool to
cold morning Saturday. Larry and Edie opted to walk, while Alex, Laura,
Rick and Bobtoc opted to run to Mundy Park. All six headed east, crossing
North Road at Foster Avenue. The runners continued on Foster through to
Hillcrest St then returned west on Winslow Avenue to Blue Mountain St, back to
Foster Avenue to Robinson St, south to Appian Way, west to Whiting, crossed
North Road st Cochrane Ave to Cameron St thence to the Centre. Time and
distance 1:50 and ll km. Alex continued his run to provide him
with additional distance: The route included the trail behind the
library to Morrey, north on Willoughby, east on Lyndhurst. Crossed Como Lake
then along side streets east of North Road and Clarke Road to avoid the
Evergreen Line construction site. Turned east on Chapman, Northward on Gilroy
Crescent to North Road, then followed the Stoney Creek trail back to the Centre.
total time 2:38h total distance covered
17.8km. Larry
and Edie walked along Foster to Schoolhouse, Winslow to Blue Mountain, to
Dennison, Roxham, Austin Ave., Brookmere, Whiting, Cochrane, crossed at North
Road, to Cameron. Nice tour of Coquitlam. No rain or snow at the
time. Distance, 8 km, time 1h 40m.
Runs in he
hinterlands:
Heather & Jennel’s Saturday runs:
Heather ran to her daughter Sarah’s volleyball tournament at Riverside
School. Jennel ran in PMRC track while her girls were in gymnastics.
Amazing how us Moms fit in our runs!
Rod in Mexico: Went out at 6 am today
(Saturday)and did the usual 10km course in 1 h 13. Flat course, no effing hills
(note for Edie)
March 3rd: Monday evening: Edie was stood up,
had no one with which to run. A first for the
Cruisers!
March 5th: On Wednesday evening Laura, Libby, Rod and
Bobtoc ran and RA Edie and Larry walked. All chose the Forest Grove route,
the runners backwards and the walkers via Eastlake. The runners continued
from Underhill to Shellmont, in to Meadowood, continued to meet Arden Drive to
Broadway, Underhill, Eastlake etal to the Centre; time for Laura and Rod 1:21,
for Libby and Bobtoc 1:26, distance 8.9 and 8.5 respectively. The walkers
did approximately 8 km, time 1:15. The sextet enjoyed no precip until the
last several minutes on the way back to the Centre.
Jennel's Thursday report: gosh, I chose the
wettest part of the morning to run! Tested out my rain poncho. It
worked, but the rest of me was drenched! Ran from my house down to Lafarge
Lake, ran 2 laps around outer part of park, then to extend the time, ran to
Shaughnessey, then back home. Ran a total of 13km. … was wanting to make
it 14km, but no time today….plus all that rain, and to top it off I stepped in a
HUGE puddle soaking my feet completely! So, not the most comfortable
run…but I got it in! Jennel:)
Rod's Friday
report: Went out from home this morning (Friday) to IGA then back up
Shellmont and through Forest Grove. Time out 1h15, distance
10.25km. Hockey this weekend on Sunday morning so I can run
Saturday.
March 10th:
RA Edie, Larry, Laura, Rod, Alex and
Bobtoc met at the Bby Lake parking lot Saturday on a rain-threatening
morning. The six paired off as follows: Edie and Larry to
walk. They walked the Burnaby
Lake/Millenium Skytrain route just past the Nissan car dealership on
Still Creek Road before meeting Rod and Laura who were returning from their
run. It looked like the monsoon rain was going to start soon, so
turned around and returned, finishing just as some sprinkling of precip was
starting. Distance 8.78 km, time 1h 43 Laura and Rod ran, their
distance and time also on the Central Valley Parkway 9.5
km, being to the Gilmore Avenue Skytrain station and return to the lake,
time about 1 hour. Alex and Bobtoc ran on to Renfrew St,
took a whiz break there at McDonald's. Bobtoc returned to the lake whilst
Alex continued west to Victoria Drive and return. Bobtoc's distance
14.5 km, Alex's 18.3, time for both being 2:24 inclusive of 5 minutes for
said break. Alex and Bobtoc experienced only a fine mist in the last
few minutes of their runs, although rain became heavier before the two headed
for home.
In Coquitlam, Jennel finds some friends
Saturday: From my house, I ran down David, turned R. on Coast
Meridian (8km so far). Getting rather tired, I look up and see this group
of runners coming towards me on the other side of the road. Quick
decision, I run fast to the cross-walk, run across road and catch up to them.
Introduce myself and join in (P. Coquitlam Extreme Running Group out of
Hyde Creek Rec. Centre)! Safer and better company! So we ran towards
the Blue Bridge (which we all know) and I clocked on another 5km or so with
them. After the blue bridge, ran down Patricia, to Oxford, ran through
Glen Park, up Pinetree, back to David, up Johnson to Panorama, then to
Sandstone, a couple laps around the cup-de-sacs on my street, then home making
the run just shy of a HALF MARATHON….total run 20.33km, in 2:23 and still
had energy to clean 3 bathrooms in our house!!
Len and Miriam are in Hawaii!
Sigh!!
March 10th:
RA Edie, Rod, Alex , Norman and Bobtoc showed up Monday at the Centre on a cool to cold, breezy evening. Edie took off with canine April on her own since the four males were conversing inside the Centre with another guy about prostates. Yikes! In any event Edie ran the usual Forest Grove route, km 7.8, her time 1:05. The four males set out walking. Rod and Bobtoc went as far as Underhill and Eastlake before returning; 5 km and 54 minutes. Norman and Alex from Underhill started their run and completed the usual Forest Grove route, 7.8 km and 54 minutes.
March 12th: RA Edie, Larry, Laura, Libby, Alex,
Rod and Bobtoc met Wednesday on a springlike evening replete with
DST!. Edie, canine April, and Larry walked down Cameron along the trail to
Winston, up Production Way to Eastlake, and up Beaverbrook back to Cameron
Centre. Distance about 5.5 km, time 54 min. Thoroughly enjoyed the
daylight!! The remainder also used Cameron Street, ran down along
the trail, crossed Winston to Cariboo, south to Joe's trail to North Road and
return to the Centre, distance 7.5km; time for Alex, Laura and Rod, 1 hour, for
Libby and Bobtoc, 1:03, both times discounting the wait at Cariboo for a long,
long, long grain train going west. The group enjoyed the daylight saving
time, and for the runners, the much improved gravel road which is now on Joe's
trail.
March 17th:
hello from malaysia. sure is hot
here!
March 15th and 16th: Alex, Larry, Laura, Laurie, Rick, Rod
and Bobtoc turned out Saturday at the Centre on a threatenng but as it turned
out, no precip, morning. The group headed west with Larry being the sole
walter, and the others to run. Larry walked solo, his route being
Beaverbrook to Eastlake, Underhill, Broadway, Shellmont, Forest Grove, over the
pedestrian overpass, the Beaverbrooks back to the Centre; distance 8 k, time
1:50. The runners also used Eastlake to Underhill, Broadway to
Arden-Greystone past the IGA corner, with Rod returning via Underhill, Forest
Grove Drive, the pedestrian overpass to the Centre; his distance 10.75
k, time 1:23. Not content with that activity for the day, he played
field hockey in the afternoon, besting the oppenent time 8 to 4. Not
shabby at all! The remaining runners continued on to
the Kensington Ice Arena from from which Laura, Laurie and Rick returned to the
Centre, their distance 16.5 km, time 2:15 inclusive of pit
stop. Alex and Bobtoc continued west using Francis Street to Willingdon
Ave., and returned the same route; distance and time, 20.5, and 3:22
inclusive of pit stop at the ice rink.
In Port
Moody
Heather & Jennel ran Saturday from PMRC
to Rocky Point and around the water to the Refinery, tapped our rings on the
gate, then ran back to the rec. centre. Total run of 16.38km. We
avoided the rain!!! A little precipitation, but just a few
sprinkles! Nice run:) Jennel.
This morning, Sunday, Edie and Laurie
again put something back into the sport of running by volunteering at the
Green Sock Race at Burnaby Lake. They commenced their volunteering at 7:45
and finished at 12:30 pm. Kudos to them!! Runners/walkers would be
paralyzed without the volunteers. Bob Nadon participated in the race per
Edie.
March 17th:
RA Edie with canines April and Ginger (a
loaner), and Laura, Rod and Bobtoc met at the Centre Monday on a cool
night. Edie and company walked from the Centre to the Stoney Creek
trail, first for the year, to North Road and returned. Underhill and
return. Laura, Rod and Bobtoc, the latter two wearin' a bit o'green, ran
the Stoney Creek trail to North Road, south on North to Como Lake Road, to the
corner of Clarke Road and North Road to inspect the Skytrain mishap, then
continued south on North Road to Cameron St, then back to the Centre.
Distance, time, don't know the distance, time about 46 minutes including
the inspection time. Leisurely to be sure. Spring is around the corner;
the sap is running.
In Port Moody
Tuesday:
There was a GREAT sale on at the Running
Room. So, I ran there (exactly 5km) bought a PINK water bottle (saved
$10), and just walked/jogged home. WOW! It’s COLD out! I’m
still chilled! Jennel.
Heather ran 5km around Lafarge
Lake
Tuesday morning
run report from Rod:
Slow
run from home up through Lake City, past the old IGA by about .5 km and then
back up Shellmont, through Forest Grove (noting that Adele’s “office” is being
refurbished by the Parks Board) and then back home. Time out 1h25, distance 11
km.
From Malaysia from
Flora:
March 19th:
In Port Coquitlam Heather & Jennel ran
Saturday morning from David & Shaughnessey , straight down Shaughnessey to
the Mary Hill Bypass, then straight back, then to add on a km or two, we ran to
Lafarge Lake and back then a brief walk to shake it off! Total km -
19.40km 2:15 Found an excellent running pace, able to have a
continuous conversation the entire time!!!!
On Sunday RA Edie, Laura and Laurie ran
the Spring Run-Off 8 km race with the following results:
Laura, Laurie, Edie along with Eoin as the One and Only Athletic
Supporter participated in the Spring Run Off today. The scenery was
spectacular as only it can be on a gorgeous Vancouver day and the run
was well organized with lots of volunteers. Laura's time was 49:00,
Laurie's was 51:15 and mine was 1:05. The last kilometre was uphill. I
was feeling like Chester and thought maybe I should call Mr. Dillon,
but I finished in spite of my gimpy leg. After the run, Eoin treated us
to coffee, which we enjoyed at a picnic table in Stanley Park while
soaking up the sun. Life is good. R A Edie
On Wednesday Larry, Laura, Rod and Bobtoc
met at the Centre on a cool to cold, due to a cold wind from the west, but
dry, evening. Larry walked from the Centre to Broadway and Underhill and
return. Laura, Rod and Bobtoc ran past the IGA corner, returned via
Greystone to Shellmont to Underhill to Forest Grove Drive, over the pedestrian
overpass to the Beaverbrooks back to the Centre; time and distance, 1:35 for
Rod, 1:41 for Laura and Bobtoc, 11 km.
In Port Coquitlam:
Heather & Jennel met and ran to the
“Blue Bridge” and around the path by the Coquitlam River, ran at least 10km
today. Another Big run for us this Saturday of 19km!
Phew
March 22nd/23rd:
Cruisers were busy on the
weekend:
Seven runners/walker met Saturday on a
cold, overcast morning. Larry walked into Coquitlam, taking Cochrane, Ivy,
Robinson, Foster to Schoolhouse, Cornell to Como Lake, walked
halfway around Como Lake, took Cornell to MacIntosh, Foster to North Road,
Cameron St. to Cameron Centre. Distance about 11 km, time 1h 45
m. and finished just before the rain. Runners Len, Rick,
Rod, Alex and Bobtoc welcomed back Tish Oliver to the group after a long absence
due to her family and business responsibilies. The six ran to Como Lake
and return using the route Cochran, Appian Way, Robinson, Foster, to Lakeshore,
a lap of Como Lake returning via the same route to the Centre, distance and time
11:9 and 1:14 respectively, after which Alex continued his run by running east
on Cameron Street to North Road, northward to Como Lake
Road, turned around and south along North Road to entrance of Joe's trail.
Ran via Joe's trai, Cariboo Road, Government St to Cameron Street to get
back to the centre. Slight drizzle during the last 3km of the ran. His
total distance, 18.3 km, total time 2:26.
Rod's
run Friday; Went
from home to past old IGA and back up Shellmont and through Forest Grove to Noel
Drive and home. Time
out 1h28, distance 11.5k
In Port Coquitlam Heather & Jennel ran
Saturday morning from David & Shaughnessey , straight down Shaughnessey to
the Mary Hill Bypass, then straight back, then to add on a km or two, we ran to
Lafarge Lake and back then a brief walk to shake it off! Total km -
19.40km 2:15 Found an excellent running pace, able to have a
continuous conversation the entire time!!!! On Sunday RA Edie, Laura and Laurie ran
the Spring Run-Off 8 km race with the following results:Laura, Laurie, Edie along with Eoin as the One and Only Athletic
Supporter participated in the Spring Run Off today. The scenery was
spectacular as only it can be on a gorgeous Vancouver day and the run
was well organized with lots of volunteers. Laura's time was 49:00,
Laurie's was 51:15 and mine was 1:05. The last kilometre was uphill. I
was feeling like Chester and thought maybe I should call Mr. Dillon,
but I finished in spite of my gimpy leg. After the run, Eoin treated us
to coffee, which we enjoyed at a picnic table in Stanley Park while
soaking up the sun. Life is good. R A Edie
Laura 48.29 chip
5th in age groupL
Laurie 51.15 chip
8th in her age group
Edie 1:03.46
chip 12th in her age group
Len and Miriam Crosstraining: The big black cloud provided a dramatic back drop. I called to Miriam to
stop while I took a quick picture. Seconds later a snowboarder came
flying by me and did not see Miriam on the slope below me and slammed
into her. Both of them slid down the hill about 10 meters and came to a
stop in a heap. I expected the worst. I called to Miriam, are you OK?
Are you OK? No reply. She slowly started moving still in shock at what
happened. Something hard had hit her head (fortunately she was wearing
her helmet) and she had a headache initially and now has been having a
sore neck. She also has a big bruise on her leg, but luckily she is
basically OK, praise the Lord. See the pictures below. Also go to the
beginning to see our other pictures from last week's skiing and cross
country skiing at Whistler and Callaghan.
March 24th:
Four runners/walker met Monday
evening on a cool but dry evening. RA Edie opted to walk, both having run
Sunday, and Edie still has what she calls a gimpy leg; Rod and Bobtoc
elected to join them. The route for the foursome was the Forest Grove
route backwards, ie, starting on Beaverbrook, tackling the Gaglardi pedestrian
overpass to Forest Grove Drive, round the bend to the Drive moving west to
Underhill, south to Eastlake, east to Cameron St thence to the Centre; distance
and time 7 km, 1:28.
Tuesday morning
runs:
Rod went out Tuesday morning and
did the usual run to past old IGA and then back up Shellmont and
through Forest Grove. Time out 1h27, distance 11.5
km,
Heather & Jennel ran 10km
Tuesday also. Ran from our homes to “our corner” at David & Pinetree,
then ran 2 laps of City Centre Park/Lafarge Lake, then back to our homes!
Winding down for the “BIG DAY”
March 26th:
Four runners and two walkers met
Wednesday evening. The six were spared rain, which was experienced in the
various drives to the Centre, and re-started well after all six had returned,
distance unknow, time about 1:15. Runners Debra, Laura, Rod and Bobtoc ran
using the Stoney Creek trail to North Road, continued north to Chapman Ave.,
east to Robinson, south to Ebert Ave.west to Fairfield, south to Appian
Way, west to Whiting, south to Cochrane Ave, then west crossing North Road to
Cameron St and back to the Centre. Guestimated distance 7 km, time 1 hr.
Walkers RA Edie with canine April, and Larry/walked also using Stoney Creek
trail to North Road, south on North to the unpaved trail up the mountain under
the power lines before returning; their distance unknown and time
1:04.
Heather ran from David and Shaughnessy
down David to Johnson & back - 5km Jennel ran down Parkway Blvd.
to IGA & back (uphill) gosh, why do I get all the hills!?!
5km.
Saturday activity:
Intermitent showers did not deter the six
runners/walkers to meet at the Burnaby Lake parking lot Saturday am.
Walkers Larry, and RA Edie along with canine April and the four runners all
moved west along the Central Valley Parkway. Larry and Edie walked to
Gilmore Avenue before returning to the parking lot. The four runners
paired up, being Laura and Norman, and Len and Bobtoc. The first pair
ran the shorter run, their route being to Boundary Road and return. Laura
continued her run back, meeting the walkers. Norman then chose to run with
Len and Bobtoc by retracing his steps from Boundary Road, and ran to Rupert
Street before returning. He left Len and Bobtoc in his dust, running well
indeed. Norman' s stats: 14.2 km in 1 hr 28 minutes. It was
his longest run in a while. Len and Bobtoc ran to Renfrew
St before returning; their distance and time 14.5k and 2: 10. They
encountered showers on the return leg, but were sheltered by the Skytrain
structure.
Saturday in Port Coquitlam:
Heather and Jennel started a run at
David & Shaughnessy.. They ran down Shaughnessy and turned onto the
TransCanada Trail alongside the Coquitlam River on a WET, WET
morning. Ran to the Second Blue Bridge, over and back on the trail on the
other side of the river. They were somewhat sheltered from the rain by the
trees…then the rain past and it turned out to be a beautiful day. Total
km….9.02km in 1 hour
Sunday in California:
Greetings from California. Went out this
morning along the shoreline trail (yes there are palm trees Larry). Time out
1h25 Distance 12 km.
Rod
Rod
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