Randy's wednesday lunch run

Here's Randy's route through the lower Kokannee park trails.
http://connect.garmin.com/player/85019464

Updates are coming!

Springtime is here and Randy, Liz and I have been running the lower trails around Kokannee Park. Doesn't take long to hit the snowline. It looks like we will be putting a race on in the Smallwood Creek area not sure if we will have one or two races after that. Stay tuned for some epic training runs this summer in the Alpine so get off the couch and start training.

If you are coming to town and looking for some running companions or routes drop us a line.

Here's a shot of the cabin at Gibson Lake, scene of the awards at last years Kokannee Park run. Taken April 23/11

Thanks to our sponsors, Spearhead Timberworks, Snowpack Outdoor Experiences, Gerick Cycle and Sports and Whitewater Ski Hill. If you have a race that you want to publicize or want to be included on our e-mail list send us an E-mail. In a week or two some of us plan on running in the Smallwood Creek area so stay tuned for a date and time

Finally thanks to my partner in crime Randy Richmond............

Bill

Strong right to the finish!

Leonard left it all on the run course

Post race cool down with some Virginia's cooking

One of LV Rogers XC team

Congratulations to everyone who articipated in this yars Svoboda Trail Run. It was an awesome day with stellar perfomances from everyone.


Shawn DeGroot 1:03.40
Mathieu Page 1:05.04
Bowen Wang 1:05.50 Ran 8km’s
Mark Klan 1:10.41
Jamie 1:14.52
Guy Lupien 1:16.45
Lex Baas 1:16.55
Gregory Smith 1:18.14
Grant Nichol 1:22.30
Scott Spencer 1:22.36
Luca Sattler 1:24.14
Kiraya Spencer 1:25.58
Leonard Batubara 1:30.52 Fastest Indonesian finisher ever ( National record for this race)
Danica Long 1:32.48
Tyler Exner 1:33.31
Nico Boelter 1:35.39
Oskar Wuestinger 1:36.30
Kari Kroker 1:42.15
Nicholas Albright 1:42.15
BarryLipscombe 1:48.07
Young Jin Yu 2:06.48 Took the longgggggggggg way

Svaboda Trail Run

A terrific run in and around the West Arm Provincial Park. Similar route as last year with a bit of extra length added. 13.5 km's with 2000' of elevation gain on trails, fire roads and double track.

Sunday October 17th at the Svaboda Parking lot. All proceeds to local xc trail builders and Habitat for Humanity.

I ran the course on then weekend with my GPS. See the link below for the course on Garmin-Connect.

See the course map here

Register Online Here

Kokanee Glacier Mountain Run Results

Terrific results from everyone. It was a hard day in the cool rainy weather. Congratulations to everyone and a big thank you to our sponsors SnowPack Outdoor Experiences, Gericks Cycle and Sport and Spearhead Timberworks. Next race is the Svaboda Road Trail Run on October 17.

Our friends in Kaslo also have some trail races coming up on October 3 See http://www.kaslosufferfest.com/ for more information.

Kokanee Glacier Mountain Run Info Update

Hey All Keen Runners for this Sundays race...Just a reminder that if you want to car pool up to the start at Gibson Lake, please meet by 8:25am at the parking area at the bottom of the gravel Road just off the HWY.

I'm sure that I am not the only one to see this Sunday's forecast as rain and cool, so now that I have given up the thought of it being sunny and hot, I am actually excited for a little adventure...you might not see mountain peaks, but there will be no shortage of beautiful lakes, meandering streams and wildflowers to keep you enlightened...please don't forget both warm gear for the run and warm gear to change into after the run!!!

We will have some hot coffee at the start and some "snacky food" for after the race and lots of cool prizes/ give-a-ways too :)

I guarantee all runners that come out will have an adventure!!!!...See you all out there!

A little fresh snow 5 days ago looking down on the run route from high up on the glacier

Kokannee Glacier Run

The Kokannee Glacier Run is fast approaching, on Sunday September 12th, see Randy's post below. Please note the mandatory gear req'd for the race. Keep in mind that weather conditions can change very quickly so be responsible and be prepared for bad weather. Randy writes a great description of the course in his post and we can answer questions on race morning.
I ran the course the other day in about 3 hours of running time, I run these days a 6 minute km or a 9.5 minute mile. I took one bottle and refilled it from the streams. I don't think trekking poles are required, the trail is in good shape, I wore trail shoes (pick them up at Snowpack)
It would be great if we could all car pool to the start at Gibson's Lake as parking is limited. Cash or cheque for your donation.
Virgina will make some scones and goodies for the finish as well as oranges and banana's. Bring something warm to wear while we wait for the awards and later finishers.