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Flash - Capilano Nights 1101

2 Feb 2011 19:00
2 Feb 2011 20:30
Location: 
The Yellow Beacon, North Vancouver BC

What:
A week-day evening trail run, in a group. Expect mud, rain, cold temperatures, total darkness, slippery roots and stairs. Prepare for the upcoming Mardigras Night Run.
Why:
Getting your post-work day, winter-time trail run done is less miserable with company. Even if you already know (and bored of) the trails in Capilano Canyon, I promise you’ll see something new, and besides, everything is different in the dark.

When:
Wednesday, February 2, at 7pm in the evening.

Where:
Meet at the Yellow Beacon (Ean and Sibylle's house). If you need the address, please comment below.

Route:
It's a secret, but there will be a short briefing at the start. Will consist of a 60-90 minutes run on roads and trails (50/50) in and around Capilano Canyon.
Different route every week.

Park route map is available here.

The Plan:
Meet at The Yellow Beacon, short briefing, start running in a group led by me at a
slow (!) pace, finish at the Yellow Beacon, go home and rest.


Is This Run For Me?
You should be comfortable with trail running, and with running in the dark.
Mostly these are not very technical trails, and we are in the middle of the city; however it will be dark, cold, wet, muddy, and slippery. You may fall. You may also have a lot of fun.

Don’t forget:
A good strong headlamp/flashlight, a cellphone and a silver emergency blanket.

Entry: There is no fee and you don't need to be a member of Club Fat Ass to participate in a Flash event, however whining is not allowed. No registration is required but please indicate your participation via the comment form below. You are responsible for your own well being and safety and should be self sufficient. Please read the
Release of All Claims. By participating in this event you agree to the terms of the Release of All Claims.

 

Planning to come or have questions?
Add a new comment or email me.
Looking forward to running together,
Sibylle

Comments

Sibylle's picture

 As Claudia and I set out for

 As Claudia and I set out for our first Capilano Nights Run we both were giddy with excitement to be running again.  Taking a right at the first intersection we almost mow down a walker.  After a friendly "hello", I recognize Reza, who is on the way to my house for the night run ;-)  Good that we said "hi".  

The three of us hit a comfortable pace and make our way though neighbourhood streets and the Eldon Park trail to Capilano Canyon.  For our first run, I planned to stick to the park road, then follow the gravel service road up to the dam.  From Cleveland Dam, we again follow neighbourhood streets back down to the Yellow Beacon.  

Great feeling to be back.  Thanks, Claudia and Reza for the company.  Next weeks Capilano Night is planned for Thursday and we probably will follow the mardigras course.

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