Agenda - Ann's Get Your Fat Ass Off The Couch

Sunday 20 October 2013

07:00? Have breakfast. Check the weather. Print off your route instructions and this page so you know how to get to the start
08:00 Arrive at the start - Bean Around the World in Parkgate Mall - 1151 Mount Seymour Road. Check-in.
08:15 Welcome and final briefing
08:25 Photo
08:30 Start
9:30 First finishers - "Cushy Couch" route
10:15 First finishers - "Big Chesterfield" route
11:30 Last finishers (hopefully!)
11:00

free coffee and draw prizes immediately after the run

? End of party

Directions to the Start and Finish

The run starts promptly at 08:30 at Bean Around the World in Parkgate Mall - 1151 Mount Seymour Road) in North Vancouver. Please plan to arrive by 8:00 to get checked in and briefed.

For a map please click here.

From Burnaby on highway #1 heading west from the Second Narrows Bridge, take the Mount Seymour Parkway exit towards Deep Cove. You will pass by the Real Canadian Superstore. Pass Berkley Street at the top of the hill, keep going.   Turn left onto Mt. Seymour Road and immediatley left again into Parkgate Mall.  

From West Van on highway #1 heading east, pass the Lynn Valley exit, go down the long hill and take the exit after the orange bridge. Turn left at the lights, then stay in the right lane. Continue as above.

From downtown cross to the north shore via the bridge of your choice then as above.

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What to Bring?

  • Aid. (Whatever food, water or electrolyte drink you need for the distance you are running and whatever clothing you need for the weather.) If you expect and are prepared for no external aid, you may be pleasantly surprised... but do not count on it!
  • Official timing system. (A watch will do, even if the second hand doesn't work.) Please be sure to keep track of your finish time and to give it to the timekeeper.
  • Change of clothes. A bathing suit if you want to use the pool or hot tub at the rec center.
  • Course directions.

Pre- and Post-Event

  • free parking at the mall.
  • showers and rec center facilities are available at Parkgate Community Centre just north of the mall. Entry for a shower is $ 2.00
  • runners, volunteers, friends and family are encouraged to meet after their run at the Bean Around the World  for some warm beverages (free coffee) and nourishment. We'll recognize the great accomplishments of the run, share war stories, photos gather stats and otherwise have fun and tell lies.

Other Notes

  • please read the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
  • please, please, please do not drop litter on the trail. (Consider picking it up if you find any.)
  • this event is not sponsored, sanctioned, permitted or anything else that would qualify it as an official event. It's a party!
  • be sure to bring a copy of the course directions for the event you are attempting. We recommend you put them in a baggie so they don't turn to mush.