Weekend Warriors Running Group
Last update March 11, 2010
The Weekend Warriors is an informal running and hiking group that do the trails in the San Gabriel Mountains of Southern California usually on Saturday mornings. As an alternative they may also do bike rides and other special events. The group is lead by Robert and Maria Vangilder. Each run start time and location will be announced here on the Thursday or Friday before. Come 15 minutes early to prepare. Bring water, snack and optionally a FRS walkie talkie on channel 6.0.
Calendar of events for Weekend Warriors
RUN
Saturday March 13th
This is the weekend we've been waiting for. The Catalina Marathon, our favorite event of the year. 26.2 miles of hills and thrills. Fantastic views of the ocean and most years... buffalo sightings. There will be at least 12 Foothill Flyer/Weekend Warriors going for the medal, the year pin and most of all the bragging rights of completing this tuff and beautiful marathon. This year our group includes first time marathoners Dehn & Tineke. Yaaah! Watch out catalina Island, here we come.
This year our Friday boat to Catalina Island got switched to San Pedro. This is a new departure point for me. In case it is also new for you, here is a link to the San Pedro pier for Catalina Express.
Sneak preview of next weekend March 20th and 21st
Saturday the 20th, we'll have a short recovery walk/run of about 5 miles. That aternoon there will be a field trip to the L.A. Marathon expo.
Sunday the 21st anyone that is interested can join Sharee and I as cheerleaders at the LA Marathon. We will drive to various spots on the course and cheer for our buddys and anyone else that needs cheering. Most of all we will be cheering on our legacy runners (have run every single LA Marathon ever!) Scott Cline and Ruth Carter.
Details of times and meet up places for these events will be posted here in a few days.
BIKE
See the photos from our last bike ride.
Stay tuned
Favorite bike rides: Cool Breeze - Ride for the Buns
See the photos from these previous runs and events:
Cherry Canyon run , a new area - Photos.
Shar's Memorial 5K run Feb. 6, 2010 - Photos.
Noiz Indian Run 2009 - Photos.
Rose Parade Float run - Photos
Catalina Marathon - 2009 photos and how to get sucked in.
Mt. Disappointment 2009 50 Mile Trail Race Shortcut aid station photos by Robert and Maria of the Foothill Flyers operation at mile 41.
AC100 Chantry Flat aid station, ham radio and Trail Running.
Pasadena Marathon 2010 course photos.
This web page is hosted by the Foothill Flyers Running Club. To join the club and support this web page, download and fill out the membership form and mail in with $20 for one years membership.
Return to the Foothill Flyers Home page for more information.
