The lottery for this year’s Knee Knacker trail ultra was held yesterday at North Shore Athletics and out of the original 375 applications 262 were selected (and 113 were not) to participate as runners in the 2010 North Shore race.
Registration for the Gore-Tex Run3 is now open. The Run3 is a three day stage race which takes place at the same time and place as its bigger cousin, the TransRockies Run (GTTRR).
The competitors in RUN3 will run the first three stages of the GTTRR, starting in Buena Vista, Colorado and ending in Camp Hale, covering the first three stages of 21, 14 and 24 miles for a total distance of 59 miles. They will move through the high desert scenery near Buena Vista and through the highest landscape in North America reaching altitudes of more than 12,000 feet above sea level before finishing at historic Camp Hale.
As a new feature this year, RUN3 registrants have the the opportunity to upgrade to the full GTTRR experience should they find a compatible teammate before the event or find that training is going well enough to put six days within reach.
Click here for more information on the event.
The GORE-TEX® TransRockies Run has just announced a new event for its 2010 lineup – the RUN3, a three-day stage race for solo runners which will take place August 22 to 24 in Colorado.
The RUN3 will run the first three stages of its big brother, the 7 stage GORE-TEX® TransRockies Run. RUN3 will cover a total distance of 59 miles and will offer both Open Men’s and Open Women’s divisions.
For full registration details, click HERE.
Originally published on Flotrack and reproduced here with permission, here is Christopher Kelsall’s latest interview, this one with Ian Torrence, an experienced ultra-runner (150 ultras to date) who has joined McMillan Running in Flagstaff, AZ as an Ultra Coach.
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© Copyright – Christopher Kelsall – 2010
McMillanRunning.com, has hired veteran ultra-runner Ian Torrence to head its new ultramarathon coaching division. The creation of the new ultramarathon division expands the offerings of McMillanRunning.com to include any distance beyond the marathon (most typically 50 kilometers, 50 miles, 100 kilometers, and 100 miles).
Torrence has more than 15 years of ultra experience under his belt. Since his ultra debut in 1994, he has, to date, finished 150 ultras, 22 of which were 100-mile races. In all, Torrence has won 49 ultramarathons. Some of his wins include the Massanutten Mountain Trail 100 Mile Run (twice) and the Superior Trail 100 Mile Run. He’s a two-time, top-ten finisher at the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run.
The Orcas Island 25k & 50k is one of the first trail ultras of the year and as such always gets a good turnout. This year’s race was no different and as usual a large number of BC runners headed south of the border to sample the trails.
So far we’ve found three race reports from the event:
Preliminary results for both the 25k and 50k are also posted on the event blog. Click here for 25k results and here for 50k results.
The preliminary START LIST for the 2010 GORE-TEX® TransRockies Run is now posted. To view the start list click here. For more information on the race and to sign up click here. There is still space available.
Gary Robbins’ long awaited race report from the Hawaii HURT Trail 100-mile Endurance Run is now done! Many thanks to Gary for allowing us to post on Trainharder…
By the way be sure to check out Gary’s blog here.
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Alright, so where to begin, where to end, how to recap it all so that people actually want to read about running 100 damn miles…
Hawaii. I’d never been before. I simply can not wait to go back again! It goes without saying that the place is amazing, but couple that with an incredible racing experience and a wonderful group of individuals associated with the race on all sides, directing, volunteering, and racing, and before the event even began, I knew I’d be longing to return again soon.
Quick background with my 100 mile experience. This was my 3rd 100 miler. In my three attempts at the distance I have now won two races, set two course records, and had one colossal melt down in the sauna that was Western States. HURT was by far the best race I’ve EVER HAD! I feel like I’ve finally learned from most of my ‘rookie’ mistakes and put forth my best possible effort in Hawaii. From training, to tapering, to fueling, things were almost flawless with this one.
From Club Fat Ass comes a new iPhone application specially geared towards runners called the ActivePorker. Here’s what you’ll get with it:
Club Fat Ass is a grassroots sports club with a worldwide vision whose members host trail running and other “active lifestyle” events for fellow members.
With a name like the ActivePorker how can you not want to put it onto your iphone? And best of all its free! So what are you waiting for? Download it now…
The men’s and women’s course record for the H.U.R.T Hawaii 100 Mile Endurance Run was shattered this weekend by two ultra runners from British Columbia.
On the men’s side Gary Robbins of North Vancouver annialated the course in a record time of 20 hours and 12 minutes. Tracey Garneau of Vernon beat the course record as well with a time of 24 hours and 10 minutes.
And it should be noted that Gary did this WITHOUT a support crew or pacer of any kind!
Congratulations to both of you, BC is proud of you!
UPDATE: Read ultrarunning.com’s recap of the race here.
North Vancouver ultra runner Gary Robbins is hosting a poll on his blog. What is the poll for? 2009 Canadian Ultra Runner of the Year of course! The candidates are…
On the womens side:
On the mens side:
Stats for each runner are listed on Gary’s blog. So what are you waiting for? Cast your vote!
Registration for the 2010 Chuckanut Ridge 50k opens today (Saturday, January 9th) at 8am PST.
Race Details:
This year’s race is dedicated to Dave Terry (1961-2009).
Click here to register.
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This upcoming Monday evening (January 11th) at 6:30pm North Vancouver’s North Shore Athletics will be hosting a TransRockies Run Information Night at their store on Lonsdale Avenue. The event is free to attend.
A number of previous Trans Rockies finishers will be recounting the 2009 race through pictures, video, and stories and will be on hand to answer questions. Appetizers and drinks will also be provided.
In addition, on Monday night only people who sign up for the event will received $200 off a team entry and will receive a $100 store gift certificate.
Click on the poster for a larger version.
Results from yesterday’s Club Fat Ass 50K Run and Freeze Your Fat Ass Swim are now posted here. Congratulations to all to started 2010 with a bang!
From The Province, published December 31, 2009 – BY FRANK LUBA
People that jump in frigid water on New Year’s Day — like thousands will do in polar-bear swims around B.C.–are often accused of being a little crazy.
But imagine running 50 kilo-metres or more, and then taking a plunge in the nearest body of cold water.
That’s exactly how some competitors in the 17th annual Vancouver Fat Ass 50 will celebrate the first day of 2010.
Video evidence of last year’s snowy insanity can be viewed at www.clubfatass.com/events/VancouverNewYear/results/2009.
Dates for the 2010 BCUTS (BC Ultra Trailrunning Series) are now posted on the BCUTS website. The events are as follows:
1) Dirty Duo 50Km
March 13
Description: 2 loops on ripping North Shore trails
Where: North Vancouver
2) Diez Vista 50Km
April 10
Description: Some roots, some rocks, some mud and some nice trail!
Where: Port Moody
3) Elk/Beaver Ultras 50Km – 50Mi – 100Km
May 1
Description: 10 Km. flat circuit on trails
Where: Victoria
4) Scorched Sole 50KM – 50MI
June 26
Description: fire roads, trails
Where: Kelowna
5) Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run
July 10
Description: 30 miles – mountainous point-to-point, rough trails
Where: West Vancouver
6) STORMY – 50 and 100 miles
Aug 6-7
Description: single-track mountain biking trails, forest roads
Where: Squamish
7) Walk In The Park 50Km
Sep 5
Description: 3 loops on hilly trails
Where: Kamloops
Frosty Mountain 50Km
Sep 18
Description: Series Finale, very hilly and scenic trails
Where: Manning Park
Registration for next year’s Diez Vista Trail Race is now open. You can download a registration form from the official race website here.
Next year’s event will take place on April 10th.
If you’re planning on registering for a Club Fat Ass membership for the upcoming year you might want to consider doing it before mid-night tonight (November 30th). That’s because everyone who registers before that deadline will get entered into a draw for a fee refund.
For more information and to register click here.
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A little about Club Fat Ass –
Club Fat Ass is a grassroots sports club with a worldwide vision and members host trail running and other “active lifestyle” events for fellow members.
Club events are fun, physically challenging, environmentally friendly and emphasize camaraderie as much as competition. Each event is a reflection of the unique personality of the Event Host.
All Club events are free to Club members. Membership is open to anyone who enjoys playing outdoors.
Three BC ultra runners finished today 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the prestigious Mountain Masochist Trail Run in Montebello, Virginia. The event covers 50+ miles overall of challenging terrain with over 9000 feet of elevation gain.
On the men’s side Gary Robbins, despite posting a time which is within the top ten fasted times EVER in the race’s 27 year history, finished third overall. 1st place men’s winner Geoff Roes broke the course record by 21 minutes.
On the women’s side two BC women annihilated their competition with Tamsin Ansey finished first overall and Nicola Gilldersleeve finishing a close second.
Well done! We’re both impressed and proud. Full results will be posted shortly here.
Nov 12th UPDATE: Tamsin’s race report is now posted on Gary’s Blog.
Nov 9th UPDATE: Gary’s race report is now posted on his blog here, and Nicola’s here.
The Fat Dog 100 is a brand new ultra trail running race to be held July 23-24 along the stunning trails of southern British Columbia.
There are two distance options, a 100M which starts near Keremeos and finishes in Manning Park, and a 100K which will both begin and end in Manning Park.
According to race organizers the event promises to include: “stunning alpine views, very runnable trails, a challenging profile, sumptuous aid stations, great organization, enthusiastic volunteers, and a lake at the end for soaking.”
For up-to-date information on the event (many details have yet to be announced) visit the event website here.
The 30 kilometer trail race around Chiliwack’s Cultus Lake drew a small but determined crowd last weekend, despite the torrential rain. Results are posted here, as well as photos here.
We’ve found three write-ups so far: Nicola Gildersleeve (who was first female and 4th overall), Darin Bentley (who was first male, 1st overall), and Heather Vestergaard (who was second female overall). If you know of any others please let us know.
*OCT 21 UPDATE: We’ve just become aware of another write-up, this one from Dirk “IKE” Handke, a member of the Kelowna Running Club. Dirk and his running partner Katrina finished first in the 2 person replay team category.
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