May 2018
Everything is just ducky!
May 2 2018: Laura, Edie with canine April, Rod , Larry and Bobtoc walked Wednesday evening to Joe’s Trail via Cameron St, to Government St. the Cariboo train crossing then east to Joe’s Trail, and at 2 km turned back to the Cameron Centre. Total distance, 4 km, time 1:05.23. The group enjoyed temperature of about +15 C, some cloud cover, no sign of rain.
May 5 2018: Flora, Susan, Larry, Laura, Eoin, Rod, Len, Miriam with granddog Jax, and Bobtoc met at and walked from the parking lot of the Burnaby Lake parking lot on a warm, no rain morning Saturday, using the north trail going east to the Spit where the group checked out the birds, and from which the group except Len and Miriam returned to the parking lot; time 1:37. Len and Miriam continued going east and ran the distant round the lake, returning to the parking lot in time of 2:15 , distance approximately 11 k. The group reassembled at the Fortius building and debriefed with Starbucks coffee shop products on the outside patio, all in all a welcome change from the rain endured for so many outings.
Hey Gang…
Just reporting results from my BMO Half Marathon.
Conditions were great: warm, sunny morning with some clouds along Yaletown, shade while in Stanley Park, great views of the North Shore and mountains during the Seawall stretch.
My official time: 2h 21m 55s
I was aiming for under 2h 20m… close but no dice… maybe next time :)
Ivan
Monday May 7 2018: RA Edie with April, Mary, Laura, Rod, Flora, Alex and Bobtoc met at the Centre on a warm, no rain evening and chose the Forest Grove route backwards route, tackling the Gaglardi overpass route first then proceeded west on Forest Grove to Underhill, Eastlake back to the Centre. Alex however chose to go north on Underhill to Shellmont, from which he used Greystone to the IGA corner, then returned to the Centre. His time and distance were 1:40 and 10.6 km . The others continued onto Eastlake back to the Centre in two groups, time for first in, 1:30 and the others, 1:34, distance for both groups, 6.8 call it 7 km.
Coquitlam Cruisers:
On Monday Heather & Jennel met at the corner of Pinetree & David, ran 2 laps of TC park then home. Heather 10km, Jennel 14.30km (only because I’m adding in my walk with the dog up the Crunch prior to the run!!!) Good Cross-Training Dog!!! LOL=
Wednesday May 9 2018: RA Edie with April, Laura, Rod, Flora, Larry and Bobtoc met at the Centre on a warm, no rain evening Wednesday and chose the Forest Grove route frontwards route, using Eastlake to Underhill, Forest Grove Drive to the Gaglardi overpass back to the Centre. Edie and Bobtoc walked together, moving slower than the others. The first group reached the Centre in time of 1:15, and Edie and Bobtoc’s time was 1:34; distance for all 7 km.
Saturday May 12 2018: On Saturday morning, R A Edie with April, Laura,, Flora, Larry, Len and Miriam with granddog Jax, Alex, Susan.and Bobtoc met at the Centre on a warm, sunny day and proceeded to walk to Como Lake Park using Willoughby Avenue to Smith Avenue in Coquitlam, continuing on various streets to the Park, did a lap or so,, enjoyed the Canada Geese including goslings, then turned back to Burrnaby where most of the group went to the Stoney Creek Elementary School to see the annual Salmon Sendoff where smolt salmon were released by visitors to the event. The event was well attended. Both Rod and Pat were working at the event; we were able to see them busy there. Total distance and time for most, 10 k and 3:06 back to the Centre.
Monday May 14 2018: Laura, Eoin, Alex, Rod and Bobtoc walked the Stoney Creek trail on 26C degree evening to North Road and return, time and distance, 1:01 and 4 km. respectively. The heat was oppressive, but the five enjoyed the scenery and relative shade on the route.
Cruisers, please note the Running Room 20 minute challenge date below.
Coquitlam Cruisers:
On Monday morning….Jennel got dropped off at Heather’s..then the 2 gals ran down Shaughnessy to Costco and return. Total run: 14.12 in the Heat! But we escaped the direct sunlight, as Shaughnessy is covered in trees for the most part.
Wednesday May 16 2018: On Wednesday night, a pleasant sunny and slightly cooler evening saw Rod, Larry, Alex and Flora walk the Forest Grove route taking Beaverbrook past the Stoney Creek elementary school, up across the Gaglardi overpass, up the big hill and you know the rest of the route back to Cameron Centre. One of the best evenings of the year, talk was about the Peach City activity and floods; distance 6.5 km and time 1h15.
From Jennel: Heather met Jennel at the corner of Pinetree & David….from there, the 2 gals ran around Town Centre Park twice, then back to our homes. Total run 14.58 km!!
Sunday May 20 2018: Penticton Peach City 10K Results!
10 Cruisers and athletic supporters made their way to Penticton this weekend, despite the flooding in the Okanagan-Similkameen area which receded a bit and allowed unimpeded travel via the Crowsnest and Coquihalla Highways. 8 of us had our traditional pre-race dinner on Saturday night at the Villa Rosa restaurant, and the sun came out for the Sunday 10K and half marathon (no Cruisers ran the half this year). Running/walking times are as follows: Alex Lau 1:10:55 1stin M70+ !!!
Rod Hargreaves 1:17:48 3rdin M70+ !!!
Larry Kuhn 1:28:51
Flora Johnson 1:28:51
Also:
From Jennel: On Monday evening, I RAN the Coquitlam Crunch! Both sides are open now!!! The “old side” is refurbished and is LOVELY!!!!! I felt like Superwoman running down the mountain!!! Not so much running up the mountain….but I made it!!! LOL (6km)
Monday May 21 2018: Flora, Edie and April walked from the PM Rec Centre to Old Orchard, back to the pier and then returned to PM Rec Centre on a fabulous evening in the beautiful park.
Wednesday May 23 2018: Laura, Eoin, Rod, Larry and Bobtoc walked the Stoney Creek trail on a warm evening to North Road and return, time and distance, 1:02 and 4 km. respectively. Outward bound we encountered Rachell Fouladi who was with a large group of SFU folks on their way also into the Stoney Creek trail. It was a nice surprise/
Saturday May 24 2018:
On Saturday morning at the suggestion of Larry, Alex, Rod, Susan, Eoin and Laura, Larry, Edie with canine April, and Bobtoc walked t0 the north trail leading to Burnaby Lake under light cloud and temperature of about 20C, as far as the nature house at Piper Avenue before returning to the Centre. The eight observed Canada geese and their goslings, also ducks with ducklings in the lake amid the lily pads covering the surface water on the lake, plus the old growth evergreen trees along the route; all in all a pleasant outing. Time and distance respectively, 1:56 and 7.8/
Sunday May 27 2018: Edie, John and Christina joined the Friends of DeBoville for a nature walk along the slough to the Pitt River. Lots of birds were spotted along with a mama bear and her 2 cubs in the blueberry fields. The cubs were frolicking with each other but not straying far from mama.
We are truly blessed to live in such a beautiful place close to nature and trails.
Congratulations to John on his retirement. One of the perks.
Monday May 28th: Rod, Laura, Edie with April, and Bobtoc on Monday evening chose to walk the Stoney Creek trail, taking into account the temperature, being over 20 oC. Time and distance, 54 minutes and 4:15 km respectively.
On Saturday Ivan went out and did 15K in 1h47m – saw a young coyote roaming by the golf course (on the sidewalk) so I had to proceed with caution around there just in case there was a pack (there wasn’t)
On Tuesday Ivan went out to do some hills 🙂 – 7.5K in 55min, See the route:
Coquitlam Cruisers:
Jennel Ran down the Coquitlam Crunch on Monday morning, making her way over to Rocky Point – ran along the trail for a bit, then proceeded back on Guilford Way, making her way UP Noons Creek, back to Panorama, then Sandstone Crescent….9km….definitely got in hill work for a month I say!!! LOL
On Tuesday morning Jennel hiked the Coquitlam Crunch…6km. Part of it with Nellie, our dog, then dropped her off at home and did the rest! Daily routine these days!!! Scott Creek Middle School was doing a challenge, so that made me pick up the pace!!! LOL=
Wednesday May 30th: Alex, Rod, Larry, Laura, Edie with April, and Bobtoc on Wednesday evening again used the Stoney Creek trail and continued onto North Road to Chapman Avenue, then east to Clarke Road then south North Road back to the Centre. Alex and Larry were well ahead of the others; their time and distance 1:18 and 6.2 km. The other four used a similar route but dipped down into the Sullivan Heights area north of Lyndhurst School after dipsey doodling in the streets west of North Road, continued on Lyndhurst to Willoughby, then into a trail which led very close to the rear of the Centre building; the time and distance for the four were 1:34 and 6.2 km. The six enjoyed a decent temperature and some cloud cover.
May 5 2018: Flora, Susan, Larry, Laura, Eoin, Rod, Len, Miriam with granddog Jax, and Bobtoc met at and walked from the parking lot of the Burnaby Lake parking lot on a warm, no rain morning Saturday, using the north trail going east to the Spit where the group checked out the birds, and from which the group except Len and Miriam returned to the parking lot; time 1:37. Len and Miriam continued going east and ran the distant round the lake, returning to the parking lot in time of 2:15 , distance approximately 11 k. The group reassembled at the Fortius building and debriefed with Starbucks coffee shop products on the outside patio, all in all a welcome change from the rain endured for so many outings. 
Saturday May 12 2018: On Saturday morning, R A Edie with April, Laura,, Flora, Larry, Len and Miriam with granddog Jax, Alex, Susan.and Bobtoc met at the Centre on a warm, sunny day and proceeded to walk to Como Lake Park using Willoughby Avenue to Smith Avenue in Coquitlam, continuing on various streets to the Park, did a lap or so,, enjoyed the Canada Geese including goslings, then turned back to Burrnaby where most of the group went to the Stoney Creek Elementary School to see the annual Salmon Sendoff where smolt salmon were released by visitors to the event. The event was well attended. Both Rod and Pat were working at the event; we were able to see them busy there. Total distance and time for most, 10 k and 3:06 back to the Centre. 
10 Cruisers and athletic supporters made their way to Penticton this weekend, despite the flooding in the Okanagan-Similkameen area which receded a bit and allowed unimpeded travel via the Crowsnest and Coquihalla Highways. 8 of us had our traditional pre-race dinner on Saturday night at the Villa Rosa restaurant, and the sun came out for the Sunday 10K and half marathon (no Cruisers ran the half this year). Running/walking times are as follows: 
On Saturday morning at the suggestion of Larry, Alex, Rod, Susan, Eoin and Laura, Larry, Edie with canine April, and Bobtoc walked t0 the north trail leading to Burnaby Lake under light cloud and temperature of about 20C, as far as the nature house at Piper Avenue before returning to the Centre. The eight observed Canada geese and their goslings, also ducks with ducklings in the lake amid the lily pads covering the surface water on the lake, plus the old growth evergreen trees along the route; all in all a pleasant outing. Time and distance respectively, 1:56 and 7.8/
