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 8th:From snorkeling in beautiful tide pools to hiking in snow on Mauna Loa, we are sure having a great time here in Hawaii.  Len and Miriam


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 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:

hello from malaysia. sure is hot here!
March 19th: 

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