11km around Buntzen Lake. "Oh, it's just an orientation jaunt", everyone was saying. "Not to worry, nobody will be running too quickly." Yeah right! 30 or so folks showed up. About 20 went up over Diez Vistas (the Enduro course), and the rest ran the lower loop (the sport course). I helped lead the lower loop and these people were clipping along pretty wicked fast. For an orientation run I'd say it was fast. It was more like people were trying to orient themselves to their competition on the 19th. Whatever it was, it was a highly successful day and I hope we'll try to make these things happen again next year too.
It made sense for people to try out the best of Salomon's trail shoes in a non-race environment and really get a feel for several products. It was so good to see some first time trail runners test out a proper trail shoe and compare it to their road shoe. I'd like to think Salomon helped turn some long time road runners into newbie trail runners.
Newbies or not, runners or not, Salomon will be selling off a heap of their 2009 and 2010 product this coming weekend. I visited the crew in the store last week and there's a pile of great pieces at crazy prices. I've attached the invite and directions below. Hope you get a chance to come out. If not, I hope it's because your running Loop the Lakes in Squamish. Hey, maybe shop Saturday and race Sunday?
It made sense for people to try out the best of Salomon's trail shoes in a non-race environment and really get a feel for several products. It was so good to see some first time trail runners test out a proper trail shoe and compare it to their road shoe. I'd like to think Salomon helped turn some long time road runners into newbie trail runners.
Newbies or not, runners or not, Salomon will be selling off a heap of their 2009 and 2010 product this coming weekend. I visited the crew in the store last week and there's a pile of great pieces at crazy prices. I've attached the invite and directions below. Hope you get a chance to come out. If not, I hope it's because your running Loop the Lakes in Squamish. Hey, maybe shop Saturday and race Sunday?
2009/10 SALOMON FACTORY SAMPLE SALE
Ski Outerwear * Nordic Apparel * Athletic Apparel
Footwear * Packs * Gloves * Accessories * & More…
Limited Selection of Ski & Nordic Hardgoods
Winter & Summer Product
50% OFF EVERYTHING (TAX INCLUDED)
Saturday September 12th 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Sunday September 13th 10:00AM – 4:00PM
Location: 320 Harbour Ave, North Vancouver, B.C.
(Just off Main St. on Harbour Ave. beside Canadian Tire. See map below)
** Cash Only **All Sales Final **
I would have loved to do the 5 peaks but am doing Frosty 50km! Gearing up for Mountain Masochist 50 miler in November in Virginia!
ReplyDeleteWe should hook up for a run soon...any other races besides the 5 peaks coming up for you in th enext few months?