Here comes Santa Claus!

Well December is upon us & so that means the Solstice approaches!! December 21 is coming up quick!  Hope your training has been going well & you are ready to rumble on the shortest day of 2011.  I ran the loop around the lake yesterday & am happy to report that the ground is softish from all the rain but not completely wrecked.  I will keep you posted as the date approaches.

 I have had some inquiries about an early start to the full and we are considering it, but I would like your input.  If you would prefer an early start please email me & let me know so I have an idea of the number - Angela - beasknee@gmail.com

I also would just like to take the opportunity to remind you that if you are planning to run this you need to let me know & you need to remember that this is a super low key event.  We have an aid station once every 10km (that's where the loop begins or ends or.. well, it meets up with the picnic table) Anyhoo - you should bring your own hydration pack - it can be filled @ the aid station but if you need more along the way, it is your responsibility.  We will have a few things to munch @ the aid station & there is a washroom too!

Also - this is a public park with an open trail so you will be sharing the trail with walkers & other runners & dogs & maybe even some bikers - just sayin'.  It is a groomed trail - stroller friendly with roots & rocks, but not completely flat & one pretty substantial incline that you do twice.

We will hopefully have a few gifties & there will be some super yummy chili & treats @ the finish & maybe I can scratch together a couple of sponsors - you never know

So there ya go - as the rocks in the lake say - peace, cherish...

looking forward to the 21st - see all you fullers & 1/2ers & anyone else - 

$5 suggested donation plus some canned goods - 9am start - 8:30 registration - oh brother - what AM I forgetting? Medals - oh yeah we got em!

PS  http://www.coasthotels.com/hotels/canada/bc/nanaimo/coast_bastion/overview

This is the Coast Inn info - they are not a sponsor but a nice hotel - some one requested the info - if you need a place to stay.  There are also a lot of motels on the old island highway & a nice guesthouse right downtown -  http://www.paintedturtle.ca/

9 days!

Winter Solstice is upon us!

As we hustle & bustle to do our holiday errands, don't forget the wonderful break in the chaos offered by the

2nd annual Westwood Lake Winter Solstice Marathon

And if you have not been able to train as much as you like you can run 6km, or 10 km, or 22 km (our half). Come on out next Tuesday - December 21st - race starts @ 9am - but come early to register.
Cost is only $5 (cash only) & a couple of canned goods.
This is a small scale, low key, good time kinda event because we like to run, we like Westwood lake, we like to give, we need a break.....

Help Out - VOLUNTEER

If you would like to volunteer - please let me know - we could use the help for sure! Stay an hour or til the cows come home (ok, honestly, I think I am playing the part of the cows this year - expecting a really really really slow under trained for marathon but you can look @ it this way, you are pretty much guaranteed NOT to be last!! Actually @ this point in time, I can guarantee you a top 10 finishing position if you run the full!!)

Contact me @ beasknee@gmail.com

Looking forward to seeing you there to run or walk or cheer!

Back to School!

Mark this day on your calendar
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
9am @ Westwood Lake, Nanaimo, B.C. Canada

2nd annual Solstice Marathon!!

1 multi- use aid station - last year we had hot cocoa, I'm just sayin'

cheap cheap entry - $5 & some canned goods - goes to local food bank & covers cost of aforementioned aid station (see the thing is, you run around in circles, over & over again, so the 1 aid station works!)

Prizes & Medals & Snax - oh my!

The route will be similar (if not exactly the same) as last year - 2 6.1 laps around the lake, including that big ol cliff like hill! Whoo Whoo! & 3 out & backs to the 5 km marker!

Other shorter distances will be available - TBA

But come on out for fun & food & sharing & winter caring

Questions?

contact me:
Angela Frye
beasknee@gmail.com

hope to see you there