On Saturday morning Larry, Rod, Laura and Edie met at Cameron Centre. Edie said hello but did not run with us due a sore back, hope she recovers soon. The remaining three ran along the Burnaby Lake trail past the nature house to a point just before the bridge that leads to the Central Valley parking lot, then returned, distance 11 km, time 1 hour 45 min. We enjoyed the lack of rain but it …
Week of May 13th
Monday’s run from the Centre, courtesy of Edie: Rod, Aprilthecanine and I walked the Forest Grove loop frontwards in about 1:30. It was quite cool with some rain spatters. We talked about going to Kauai for the next running event! You know, that place where they have beaches, palm trees and you don’t have to wear long johns when you go out? Edie From Coquitlam courtesy of Jennel: Monday run: Ran to and …
Week of May 6th
Alex, Edie with canine April, Rod and Bobtoc on Monday evening opted to walk from the Centre to North Road using the Stoney Creek trail and return, taking into account the warm evening, and the fact that Alex had run the marathon Sunday. Time and distance, one hour, four kilometres. From Coquitlam: Heather & I both ran separately from our homes to our Zumba class. Enjoyed 1 hour of dancing and doing the …
Week of April 29th
Five Cruisers met at and ran or walked from the Centre Monday, but before doing so, were delighted to talk to Rob, resplendent in his Boston Marathon jacket and Nancy Stagg who had returned from New York City after their experiences at the Boston Marathon the week before. They share some of their experiences at the marathon. Alex, Edie, Laura, Rod and Bobtoc moved west, Rod and Bobtoc running and Edie and Laura walking, with …
Week of April 22nd
On Monday Alex, Edie, Larry, Laura, Rod and Bobtoc walked 6:30 pm from the Centre to the Stoney Creek trail to North Road, south to Jefferson Ave, south again to Tyndall St, continued south crossing Como Lake Road onto North Road, west into Still Creek St then Noel Drive to Sullivan, then east to the Cameron trail leading back to Cameron St and the Centre. Time and distance, 1:04, 7 km. The six enjoyed a …
Week of April15th
Monday April 15th – Boston Marathon Finisher Rob Stagg Good news, Cruisers and friends of Cruisers: Rob Stagg completed the Boston Marathon today. His time was 3:48:51, 5907th male to finish. He is safe and unharmed from the explosions on the marathon route. Rob wore his Cruiser shirt for the Boston Marathon. We are all proud of you! Rachel Fouladi ran the Boston Marathon and was approaching the finish line when the race was stopped. Rachel …
Week of April 8th
On Monday evening, Rod, Laura, Edie and April walked to the end of the Stoney Creek Trail and back. No rain, a nip in the air and a nice walk to view the ever greening effects of Spring. Edie= From Coqutlam: Heather & I met at Walton Elementary School, from there we did a warm-up walk along Hoy Creek. We then went inside the school’s gymnasium to do one hour of Zumba! Jennel:)= …
Week of April 1st
Cruisers RA Edie, Laurie and Bobtoc ran from Rocky Point Monday in ideal conditions: sunshine, comfortable temperature. The threesome moved out approximately 6:20 pm, ran to April Road and Ioco Road, using the lowest trail from the Point to Orchard Park Beach before reaching Alderside. Some time was used checking out houses for sale on Alderside, looking for the best location for a clubhouse. Combined lines of credit didn’t seem to cut it, however. Bobtoc found …
Week of March 25th
Seven Cruisers ran or walked from the Centre in summer-like weather conditions Wednesday evening. RA Edie plus canine Cruiser April and Larry walked to the intersection of Underhill and Broadway before returning to Cameron Centre. Runners Stormin’ Norman and Rene ran like a dose of salts to the IGA corner and return, their time and distance one hour and 9.5 km. Alex, Rod and Bobtoc ran the same route although the latter two went to a turnaround …
Week of March 18th
Ahh, Daylight running! Sunshine! No rain! Needliess to say, the best night of the year! Alex, RA Edie, Laura, Rod and Bobtoc basked in the conditions enjoyed Monday evening as they ran from the Centre to Como Lake and return. The five took it easy, enjoyed the scenery of mountains and new houses being built along the route. The five used Ebert Avene, Robinson St, Foster Avenue, Lakeshore, the trail around the Lake, Smith, Cottonwood, …