Wednesday October 2nd: RA Edie, Larry, Laura, Libby and Bobtoc met at the Centre Wednesday on a beautiful, no precip evening. Edie and Larry walked to Underhill using Eastlake and return. Laura, Libby and Bobtoc’s route was Eastlake, Broadway, Arden to Shellmont, east on Shellmont to Forest Grove Drive, the pedestrian overpass, the Beaverbrooks back to the Centre. time 1:25, distance about 8:5.
Saturday October 5th: Six Cruisers showed up and ran from the Burnaby Lake parking lot Saturday under a cloud cover which produced no precip. Rod Hargreaves was welcomed back from his travels with Pat and brother in-law and sister-in-law to Scandinavia, Russia and England. RA Edie, Larry, Laura, Rachel, Bobtoc Libby and Bobtoc joined Rod in runs west using the Central Valley Parkway, with Larry, Laura, Rod and Rachel going to Gilmore Avenue and return, total distance 9 k and change, times unknown, and Edie and Bobtoc continuing west to Penticton St. and return, their distance 15.7 km, time 2:32. This temperature was cool, about 5C which moved up somewhat for Edie and Bobtoc. The latter two watched for a while male and female runners from SFU undergoing training.
Sunday October 6th: Run for the Cure – Edie and Laurie ran 5k in 33 minutes on a perfect day. We hung around with the Coquitlam Firefighters Team in support of Paula, pictured with Edie, Laurie and Anna.
Monday October 7th: RA Edie, Laura, Rod, Sherian and Bobtoc ran or walked from the Centre Monday on a cool but dry evening. Edie with canine April ran to Eastlake and Underhill and returned to the Centre. Laura and Rod, and Sherian and Bobtoc ran to the SV corner and returned, distance 9.5 km, and time 1:29 and 1:32 respectively for the two pairs.
Jennel reports: Still recouping from the Half, so not running just yet. LOTS of walking. Just did the Coquitlam Crunch this (Tuesday) morning. NICE HIKE. Forgot to tell you: Now my time for the Half was 2:03! I’m ecstatic with that! Thrilled as thrilled can be….The First people to finish the FULL marathon came in at 2:41!!! (I wasn’t too far behind!?!)ha! Actually, you can put this down in the e-mail that the COUPLE who finished the Surrey FULL Marathon were a married couple and they just completed “the fasted couple to run a marathon together”, and that race just got them into the Guinness Book of World Records!!! Saturday’s activities:
Saturday October 12th: Larry, Laura, Rod, RA Edie and Bobtoc met at the Burnaby Lake parking lot sharp at 8:00 am, temperature about 8C which moved up to 11C as the morning progressed, a ground fog present at the lake which is par for the course in the autumn, and started the run on the Central Valley Greenway. The first three ran to Rupert St and return, distance and time, 12.35k and 1:45. Edie and Bobtoc continued on the Central Valley route to Clark Drive, turned north to Great Northern Way, continued past Main St to 6th Ave to Ontario St, turned north into the Olympic Village area on the south side of False Creek, ran to the False Creek Marina, 15.5 k, then reversed and ran back to 6th Ave, the Great Northern Way to Clark Drive, 4.6 k, picked up the Skytrain at the VCC station, rode back to the Burnaby Lake station, and walked south over the overpass and former Sperling road to the parking lot. Total distance 20.+k, time 3:08. The day was hands down the very best day of the year for running. Lots of runners, cyclists and walkers were out enjoying the day and some of the world’s finest scenery, in the False Creek area.
Jennel’s run in Coquitlam:
Well, I managed to squeeze in a 45 min. run today! Between prepping the Thanksgiving dinner, all the kids activities & cleaning the house, I wasn’t sure when I’d be able to get a run in!
Well…”Time Management!!!” While the girls were both in gymnastics at Port Moody Rec. Centre this morning, I ran laps on the Track upstairs! Made some room for extra turkey! Jennel
Well…”Time Management!!!” While the girls were both in gymnastics at Port Moody Rec. Centre this morning, I ran laps on the Track upstairs! Made some room for extra turkey! Jennel
Happy Thanksgiving to Everyone:)
Just another lousy run in Paradise….Rocky Point
The Gecko Gang gets a new member – Hondas and one renegade Mazda belong to the club, thanks to our Founder, Rod.
Oct. 14th: RA Edie with canines April and Bella, Larry, Laura, Rod and Bobtoc ran from Rocky Point Saturday on a cool but bright morning. Rocky Point and the north side of the inlet were at their best-colourful autumn leaves, a very low tide; all in all the best morning of the year. The five set out together; Edie with her canines just past the Orchard Park beach; Larry, Laura and Rod ran to the Ioco gates, time and distance 1:40, 12km, and Bobtoc ran to April Road; time and distance 1:31, 9.91 km. All five complated their runs and convened at the pier to enjoy the scenery. Port Moody city has done a wonderful job at Rocky Point; lots of activity by boaters, runners, walkers, dog walkers, etc.
October 16th: RA Edie with canines April and Bella and Minnesota Rachel, Larry and Rod, and Libby and Bobtoc, ran or walked west on a clear, moonlit, gorgeous fall evening, with dry leaves crackling underfoot. Great stuff!. The first pair walked to Eastlake and Underhill and returned. The next four ran to the SV corner and returned, distance 9.5 km. Larry and Rod ran the distance in 1:20, whilst Libby and Bobtoc ran the distance in 1:35.
From Coquitlam from Jennel: Wednesday’s Running Report is not about me. Actually my 5 yr old daughter just completed 10km of running today at school. They run 1 or 2km around the track a couple times a week and when they reach 10km, they get a running shoe trinket on a necklace! It’s called “Run-O-Mania”. What a great activity for young kids! Anamaria’s training to run a marathon one day just like her Mom!!! “I’m SO proud of my little girl!!!”
Also, just to let everyone know…… I’ve decided to run the Las Vegas Marathon for my 40th birthday (2015) instead of this year. There’s something to look forward to!!!
Now it’s my turn….hiked the Coquitlam Crunch Thursday. morning…2hrs. Jennel:)
October 19th: Seven Cruisers set out from Cameron Centre Saturday on a foggy and cool morning, headed west. Larry and Rene’ ran to Duthie and Greystone and return, time and distance 1:18 and 11km. Rod, Len, Laura, RA Edie and Bobtoc continued to the Kensington Rink before returning to the Centre, the time for the first three being 2:19, and for Edie and Bobtoc, 2:32. distance for the fivesome 16:5. All seven enjoyed the autumn colours showing up in the trees. Great time of the year. Len kept his shoes on for a change.
According to the Cruisers pavement telegraph system, Rob and Nancy Stagg became grandparents recently! Grandparents doing well. More information when the next runners “pound out” weight, size and sex.
October 21st: Four Cruisers: RA Edie accompanied by canine April, Laura, Rod and Bobtoc opted to walk the Forest Grove Drive route backwards as we call it: the Beaverbrooks to and over the Gaglaridi pedestrian overpass to Forest Grove Drive, west to Underhill, south to Eastlake and return to Cameron Centre, amid fog, the attendant humidity and chill. Time and distance, 1:15, 7.2 km. Two sets of twins on Monday – Rod & Bob and Edie & Laura.
October 23rd: Six Cruisers: Larry, Norman, RA Edie, Rod, Libby and Bobtoc ran the Forest Grove route backwards on a cool evening Monday. Larry and Norman’s time 50 minutes, the others 60 minutes, distance 7 km. The group enjoyed the autumn colours; Rod lusted after the fallen maple leaves on Beaverbrook and Forest Grove Drive just waiting to be picked up for composting.
October 23rd: Six Cruisers: Larry, Norman, RA Edie, Rod, Libby and Bobtoc ran the Forest Grove route backwards on a cool evening Monday. Larry and Norman’s time 50 minutes, the others 60 minutes, distance 7 km. The group enjoyed the autumn colours; Rod lusted after the fallen maple leaves on Beaverbrook and Forest Grove Drive just waiting to be picked up for composting.
October 26th: Since a number of Cruisers will be running the James Cunningham 9.5 k run tomorrow at Stanley Park, it was slim pickings today for the Saturday morning run. Rod and Bobtoc only ran, their route being east crossing North Road onto Ebert Avenue to Robinson, north to Foster Avenue to Como Lake, touched the railing of the small bridge over the creek and ran back. The duo enjoyed a quiet morning clear of fog. Time and distance, 1:05, 7 km. Rene and Larry showed up in civvies, and opted to conduct a strategy meeting at Tim Horton’s.
In Coquitlam: Got a few laps in at the Rec. Centre this morning while girls were in gymnastics! Life is just busy with kids as you all know! Combining both activities at the same time! Jennel:)
October 27th:
Results of Cruisers at the James Cunningham 9.5 k race today at Stanley Park, courtesy of Larrytyc:
What a beautiful day for a race at the Stanley Park Seawall! René, Larry, Edie, Laurie and Rachel spent a pleasant morning there. Edie and Rachel dressed up as bumblebees and Laurie also was in seasonal attire. René and Larry went as themselves which is scary enough.
Results (chip times):René 48:38
Larry 53:32
Rachel 1:11:47
Laurie 1:11:49
Edie 1:11:51
Interesting statistic: Women 80+ and Men 80+ two participants in each group!!
Three only Cruisers ran Wednesday evening. Rod, Sherian and Bobtoc ran the Forest Grove Drive route, frontwards this time, turning north at Underhill to Forest Grove Dr for the return to Cameron Centre. The trio enjoyed the autumn colours, no precip, the sound of dried leaves on the sidewalks and roads. Could have been the best night of the year. Time and distance, 59m, 7 k.
