The passing of the Faller’s Trophy once again – this time from Laura to Larry, who didn’t spring up quite fast enough not to qualify for this esteemed prize. What joy from the other Cruisers that they weren’t the recipients.
February 2nd: Under drizzly skies on Monday evening RA Edie with canine April, Alex and Bobtoc walked west from the Centre on Eastlake to Underhill; Edie and Bobtoc opted to return, their time and distance about an hour, 4.6 km. Alex elected to continue and commenced running, continuing to Shellmont, east to return to the Centre via Forest Grove Drive etal. His time and distance, 1:15, 7.8 km
February 4th: Again under drizzly skies , and 5oC temperature, eight turned out for a walk or run. Flora and Rachel elected to walk, their route being Eastlake to Underhill to Forest Grove Drive, east on the Drive through to the overpass, the Beaverbrooks back to the Centre, their time 1:18, distance 6.4 km. Runners split into two groups; the first being Larry, Laura, Libby ( love the alliteration) and Terri-Lee, and the second group being Alex and Bobtoc, his first run per se since home from Maui, and glad of Alex’s supervision, who travelled more than the 7.3 km clocked by the other runners. The route for the runners was the Forest Grove Drive backwards, distance 7.3 km for both groups, times 57 minutes and 1:18 respectively.
February 5th: Thought you’d like the attached pic of two more “Swabbies” I met yesterday. Trip going well. Thailand very good. Glad we came.
Going to yet another elephant place tomorrow, where we hope to walk elephants.
Headed south on Saturday to the beach for 10 days (tired of looking at temples)
Will keep in touch. Hope your weather isn’t too bad.
Rod and Pat
February 7th:
Hi all,went for a walk with elephants yesterday. Pic 1 shows Pat and I with our elephant “Swabbie”.
Pic 2 shows the “little Swabbie” that decided we had lots of bananas so joined us too. Walked with these guys for 3 hours. Amazing animals, so gentle yet so smart.
Moved today down to Koh Lanta in the south for beach time.
As Larry says “taking one for the team”
Take care Rod and Pat
February 7th: On yet again a drizzly morning Saturday, six stalwarts emerged from their homes for the usual outing. The six had separate agendas: Terri-Lee’s objective was to log 18 km to prepare for the Fort Langley Historic Half. She and Laura set off west via Eastlake, Broadway, continuing to Duthie Ave from which Laura returned to the Centre, time approx. 1:15, distance 10:5 km, while Terri-Lee continued to the Kensington Arena then on to Francis Street for 9 km and then returned to the Centre, time 2:20. distance 18:08km. Rene’ and Rick set out separately for shorter runs, times and routes not known, Rick wishing to put in a few clicks in preparation for the First Half Feb 15. . Both returned to the Centre safely. Flora and Bobtoc ran to Underhill and Broadway and return, approx. 6 km, time approx. 55 minutes.
February 9th: And we thought WE were swabbies! See these two photos in living colour ofRod and Pat a long, long way from the good ship H.M.S. Lollypop. Any rumours that Rod and Pat await contracts from Barney and Bailey are greatly exaggerated. Two more strike offs from their bucket list.
These guys cost too much to feed to bring them home. They eat 400 pounds of food per day
Tenth runner Alex Lau came to the Centre 20 minutes late. Alex ran solo to Como Lake via Noel Drive, Como Lake Road east into the lake, ran a lap, then returned to the Centre via Gatensby, west on Winslow to Blue Mountain Road to Foster, then west to North Road continuing to the Centre. His distance and time, 9.1, 1:17.
Hope you are getting better.
Rod and Pat
Rod and Pat
Six Cruisers showed up bright and early Monday on a balmy, no precip morning, The six, being Terri-Lee, Laura, Eoin, Rene’, Alex and Bobtoc, ran or walked in Coquitlam, destination Mundy Park with the exception of Eoin, being our sole walker. Eoin walked from Cameron Rec Centre to the corner of Austin and Blue Mountain St. The runners-joggers split into two groups, the first including Rene’, Laura and Terri-Lee, and the other, Alex and Bobtoc. The first group included a lap around Como Lake in their journey, their return trip time1:37, distance 12km. The second group which did not lap Como Lake but did include a fair amount of time examining ongoing construction of houses on Hillcrest St opposite the park covered 1:13 km, time 2:20.
Glad to hear you are running again.we went for a 6 km run on the beach this morning. I’m very out of shape, Pat not so much and left me behind. She doesn’t lose fitness as quickly as I do.
Pic attached of thevThailand Cruisers waiting for a walk to start.
Pic attached of thevThailand Cruisers waiting for a walk to start.
Edie back to the basics at the Sun Run In Training Clinic at Port Moody: Up to 3 minutes this week. Yahoo!
February 11th: Here Kitty, Kitty!
Pat and I running 6and a half km every morning on the beach. Hard going but slowly getting fitter. (The beer is very good and in one litre bottles)
February 11th:
On what was the very best night of the year, balmy temperature, no precip, R A Edie and her friend Judy from Edmonton, plus canine April, Larry, Libby and Bobtoc assembled at the Centre and ran or walked west. Edie and Judy walked using Eastlake to Underhill and return, time and distance 54 minutes, 4.6 km. Larry, Libby and Bobtoc ran the Forest Grove Drive route using Eastlake, Underhill, Forest Grove Drive east to the pedestrian overpass, the Beaverbrooks back to the Centre; distance for Larry and Libby app. 9 km due to their bobturns keeping an eye on Bobtoc bringing up the rear; his distance 7.5, and time for the trio 1:16. All five enjoyed the weather and temperature conditions. Ivan spotted the runners, drove into the parking lot of the Centre to say hello. It was great to see him.
Greetings from Thailand where it is hot and sunny under the palm trees. Holiday still going well. rented a Honda scooter and Pat and I rode down to the National Park at the bottom of the island. came round
Greetings from Thailand where it is hot and sunny under the palm trees. Holiday still going well. rented a Honda scooter and Pat and I rode down to the National Park at the bottom of the island. came round the corner on the way back and met an elephant lumbering along with his keeper.
Pat and I running 6.5 km every day on the beach.
Heading home about the middle of next week via Tokyo.
Hi to all the cruisers and if it’s not ok late, good luck th the First Half runners.
Rod and Pat
Happy Valentine’s Day, Cruisers!
Nine walkers/runners met Saturday on a mild no precip morning. The destination chosen was Joe’s Trail. The nine started together. RA Edie with canine April and Ross Johnston opted to walk the route. Runners formed two groups, the first one consisting of Ivan ,Laura, Rene’ and his friend Tom Brown, an experienced ultra distance runner, and a slower group consisting of Flora, Rick and Bobtoc, Rick taking it easy since he would run the First Half the next day. The running groups ran to North Road end of the Trail before their return to the Centre. Time for the faster group was 57 minutes, and for the slower group, 1:15; distance for both groups approx.. 8.5 km .The walkers returned to the Centre when they met the first runners on their way back to the Centre. Time and distance for the walkers were 1.06 and 6.67 respectively.
Tenth runner Alex Lau came to the Centre 20 minutes late. Alex ran solo to Como Lake via Noel Drive, Como Lake Road east into the lake, ran a lap, then returned to the Centre via Gatensby, west on Winslow to Blue Mountain Road to Foster, then west to North Road continuing to the Centre. His distance and time, 9.1, 1:17. Chip Results for today’s First Half, congrats to them all!
Debra Colvin 2:22;07
Rick Davidson 2:22:07
Alex Lau 2:25:07 Shirley Sywak 2:22:08
February 18th: Five Cruisers showed up on Monday evening when initially rain was falling, but it ceased in time for the foray west to do the Forest Grove route i.e. Eastlake, Underhill, north to Forest Grove Drive, east to the pedestrian overpass, down to the Beaverbrooks and back to the Centre. Libby and Terri-Lee attended to do a light tune-up before the Fort Langley Historic Half. They were accompanied by Larry, Edie with canine April and Bobtoc . The five did an easy run/walk series, and covered 6.7 km in time of 75 minutes. The temperature and lack of rain provided ideal conditions for the five.
February 28th:
Eight Cruisers met at and ran or walked from Rocky Point on a zero C degree and bright morning Saturday. Edie with canine April opted for a short walk only; the remaining seven opted to run and formed into a three groups, with Flora, Rod and Sherian running to April Road before returning, with Rod in the vanguard since he had to be home by 10 am; Larry and Rick running to the pearly gates (the Ioco Terminal) gates at a faster rate than Alex and Bobtoc, both combining running, jogging and some walking, also to said pearly gates. Times for the groups no known except for Alex and Bobtoc who did distance in, let us say sub 3, including pit stops and reading of signs along the route. Alex is suffering from wonky knees and Bobtoc, well, adjusting to the new and present reality. Distance to Ioco gates and return, 12 km. Distance to April Road and return, 10 km. Times for the other groups unknown but suffice it to say plenty of time was taken by most to examine and comment on the ongoing construction on Alderside of new houses and renovations of others. No suitable places for use for the Cruisers clubhouse; not enough bedrooms, bathrooms or parking.
Our best wishes to Libby, Terri-Lee and Denise… Terri-Lee, you’ll find out at the Fort.
This one said he wouldn’t mind being a Cruiser, but wasn’t sure about the cold. He’s got his trunk wrapped around my waist.
My friend Swabbie’s passport picture in case he decides to come and visit the cruisers. This was taken just before we went for a walk.
February 21st: Seven Cruisers met Saturday on a cool to cold morning including Rod who returned home with Pat from their foray to southeast Asia, sporting tanned legs, arms and face as well as great memories no doubt. The Cruisers commenced their run or walks going west. Terri-Lee and Edie with canine April walked to Underhill on Eastlake and returned since Terri-Lee would be running the Fort Langley Half Sunday; their distance and time approx. 4 km, 50 minutes. Rachel and Bobtoc also walked to Underhill using the same route but walked to Broadway before returning, their distance and time approx.4.5 km, 60 minutes. Runners Ivan, Larry, Laura, Rod and Sherian ran the Forest Grove Drive route using the pedestrian overpass on the return, distance and time 7.6 km, 50 minutes. Alex ran and walked the longest, started with the group to Broadway then continued west on Arden, Greystone to the Westridge Elementary School, then Hastings east to Burnaby Mountain Parkway, the powerline trail on the east, back via the Stoney Creek trail, Beaverbrook to the Centre, distance and time 17.7 k, 2:53 respectively.
Jennel walked 8km to IGA & back Friday. Same incline as the Coquitlam Crunch, just on the road. Heather & her husband are coming over this evening and Heather & I will be finding a race to run in and register for it! Stay tuned for the lucky race we’ll be running!!! NB. See what they found, entered below.
February 23rd: The three twitlets i.e. Larry, Rod and Bobtoc ran from the Centre on a cool but no precip evening, keeping to the tried and true Forest Grove Drive route starting west onto Eastlake to Underhill Avenue, then east to Forest Grove Drive, down the pedestrian overpass, the Beaverbrooks to return to the Centre. Distance and time, 7.6 km , time for Larry and Rod 55 minutes and for Bobtoc 60. RA Edie put in a cameo appearance before returning home.
On Sunday last, See email forwarded concurrent with this update. Great times!
On Tuesday Jennel hiked the Coquitlam crunch today twice over. 7.65km. Correction….the walk to IGA is NOT the same incline as the Crunch! The Coquitlam Crunch is much harder!!!
February 25th: Libby’s bladder sprung a leak at the Fort Langley Half Marathon last Sunday. History repeats somewhat; a few years ago at the Fort Langley Half on a minus 6 C morning her bladder froze(as did water at
the water tables). Libby remains calm, carries on, and is researching for a remedy, be it, perhaps, vulcanizing by Michelin or Goodyear. Thanks to Terri-Lee for advising her fellow Cruisers Wednesday of Libby’s malady.
After absorbing the shock of the bladder leak, Larry, Libby, Rod, Terri-Lee, Alex and Bobtoc on a no precip mild evening Wednesday ran/walked leisurely west using Eastlake, Arden Drive, Greystone to Shellmont, east on Shellmont to Underhill, east on Forest Grove back to the Centre. Alex and Bobtoc ran/walked together, Alex hampered by sore knees, and Bobtoc, well, hampered. Distance for the six, 8.6km, time for the first four 1:24 and time for Alex and Bobtoc, 1:34.
February 28th: Flora arrives and Larry recharges his batteries.
Eight Cruisers met at and ran or walked from Rocky Point on a zero C degree and bright morning Saturday. Edie with canine April opted for a short walk only; the remaining seven opted to run and formed into a three groups, with Flora, Rod and Sherian running to April Road before returning, with Rod in the vanguard since he had to be home by 10 am; Larry and Rick running to the pearly gates (the Ioco Terminal) gates at a faster rate than Alex and Bobtoc, both combining running, jogging and some walking, also to said pearly gates. Times for the groups no known except for Alex and Bobtoc who did distance in, let us say sub 3, including pit stops and reading of signs along the route. Alex is suffering from wonky knees and Bobtoc, well, adjusting to the new and present reality. Distance to Ioco gates and return, 12 km. Distance to April Road and return, 10 km. Times for the other groups unknown but suffice it to say plenty of time was taken by most to examine and comment on the ongoing construction on Alderside of new houses and renovations of others. No suitable places for use for the Cruisers clubhouse; not enough bedrooms, bathrooms or parking. 
Sharp-eyed Alex noted along the route, including the route to the pier after the run, in three different places, red wool knitted sleeves on tree branches or a steel rail, the sleeves sporting eyes, a nose, and two ears each of black wool. Mission for the Cruisers on the next run at Rocky Point: Find the three sleeves, find any more if there are more. Winner gets ice cream from Bobtoc.
From Jennel in Coquitlam:
Doing the Coquitlam Crunch today, Saturday. Anamaria has a soccer tournament (“World Cup”) down at Eagle Ridge Field, so I’ll go, watch a game then hike back up home while Tony brings them to swim lessons after soccer! Busy, active family!!!
