FIG LEIF NAKED OFF-ROAD BIKE RIDE AND 5K RUN

This is the 4th year of the Fig Leif Naked 10K Off-Road Bike Ride and the 7th year of the 5K Run which takes place on the same evening of the Sunny Nekkid Ride which in turn takes place the week before the World Naked Bike Ride.  The 10 K off-rode bike ride and 5K run starts at the paved section of NW Leif Erickson Road at 7:15pm on Saturday, June 9, 2012. This is the wide area with a port-a-potty about 500 yards beyond the Forest Park entry gate at the top of NW Thurman St.  As usual, this is an unorganized run and unsupported ride.  Nevertheless,  we'll have someone to keep cyclist and  runner's time and watch our stuff while we bike and run.  We'll even have a prize (print shown above) for the first male and female cyclist and runner to cross the finish line. There is no entry fee and bring you own water. The route is unpaved, almost like cobble stone in places.   It's an uphill run and ride all the way to the turn around point.

Thank you for a successful first ever Mountaindale Sun Fun 5K Run/Walk

Thank you Don, Rylla, Ronny and all of the many volunteers who helped prepare and host the first ever  Mountaindale Sun Fun 5K Run/Walk.  And thank you to the men and women who ran or walked in the event despite it being announced barely two weeks before and despite the light rain on the day of the run/walk.   The 5K average run time was 39 minutes and 48 seconds.  Not bad for a 400 feet elevation gain over a half mile (as the crow flies).  The event also included a 1 Mile walk over relatively level ground and the average time for that was 22 minutes and 58 seconds.  I think most of the participants spent the rest of the day in the hot tub because of the rain and stayed for a couscous and chicken dinner with a spicy lentil soup and belly dancing by a 12 member troupe.  Stay tuned, this event will be moved to August 5 next year.  Thank you again everyone.  Henry

5K fun run at Mountaindale Sun Resort

Save the date!  Mountaindale Sun Resort has just completed a running trail and is inviting 50 runners or walkers to participate in their first Mountaindale Sun Fun Run and Walk on September 17^th  at 9:am.  The event is open to all skill levels and ages.  The 5K run/walk consists of 3 loops over steep logging roads and trails with 200 feet elevation gains every quarter mile as shown on the map above.  However, some of the roads are covered with gravel, which may be uncomfortable for running bare foot. Bring shoes, come early to look at the trails, and decide for yourself whether or not to run bare foot.  The 1 mile walk/stroll takes place on the third loop in the map above with only a 40 feet gain in elevation over a half mile. There is a $10 race and day fee for participants. All others will pay a $12 a day use fee for the Resort which has a swimming pool, hot tub, food to purchase, and places to camp if you wish.  The evening of the run will be a celebration of "Arabian Nights" with belly dancers and Indian and Moroccan food as described here: http://mountaindalesun.com/events/september-17th-arabian-nights-party/.  Directions to Mountaindale Sun Resort, which is 30 miles northwest of Portland, Oregon, can be found here: http://mountaindalesun.com/visiting-us/maps-and-directions/   For details and the registration form go to: http://mountaindalesun.com/events/mountaindale-sun-fun-runwalk-9-am-september-17-2011/.

Thank you cyclists, runners, and volunteers

Thank you Mark, Kathy, and an unidentified cyclist who helped to keep time for the Fig Leif 10K off-road bicycle and 5K run.  The cyclists started one minute before the runners.  The runners ran to mile post 2 before returning to the starting line so the course was more like 5.5 km over a winding, uphill, rocky, hard packed, dirt road.  Everyone, men, women, cyclists and runners, returned safely within 28 (running) and 32 (cycling) to 50 minutes of starting.   The last person to cross the finish line had a flat tire at the halfway turnaround point which slowed him down considerably.  But he still finished faster than most people can walk 5K on level ground. Thanks again everyone, Henry

2011 Fig Leif Naked Off-Road Bike Ride and 5K Run

This is the 3rd and 6th Year of the Fig Leif Naked 10K Off-Road Bike Ride and 5K Run, respectively. Meet at 7:15 on the paved section of NW Leif Erickson Road on Saturday, June 11th.  This is the wide area with a port-a-potty about 500 yards beyond the entry gate at the top of NW Thurman St.  The ride and run will begin at 7:30pm .

Same unorganized run and unsupported ride as last year but this year we’ll have someone to keep runner’s time and watch our stuff while we ride/run.  There is no entry fee and bring your own water.  Cyclist will start a minute before the runners and hopefully both groups will return at about the same time.  Running on some sections of Leif Erickson Road is like running on badly maintained cobble stone.  You may want to check out the condition of Leif Erickson Road first if you are thinking of running barefoot.

Thank you volunteers and runners

Thank you everyone who helped host and participated in the October 30 2010 Barefoot and Clothes Optional Fun Run at Rooster Rock.  We had both men and women runners.  Because of the wind, the course was rerouted through the woods and willow thickets according to the backup plan.  Besides being protected from the wind, the runners agreed that the air temperature was quite pleasant for running through the woods.  The trails were a mix of sand and hard packed clay covered with autumn leaves in some places.  Thank you again.  Henry

Oct 30, 2010 5K barefoot and clothes optional fun run rain or shine

Gathering for the 5K barefoot and clothes optional fun run starts at 11:30 rain or shine.  Run starts at noon.  We have 2 options and who ever is running can vote for the option he or she prefers.  Option 1 if weather cooperates, run 2.5 km out to the Columbia River, and along the Washington side of Sand Island and return for a total of 5 km.   Perfect for running barefoot on the sand the entire distance.  Option 2 if the weather does not cooperate, run along the Forest Bluff Trail out to the river and back for about 2.7 km, then run to and along the Dragonfly Trail. At 3 km, run out an back along the Otter Trail.  Then out and back for the remainder of the Dragonfly Trail.  Return to the starting point via Buffalo Trail for a total of  4 km.  Option 2 offers some protection from the wind but expect to get wet if it rains.  You may want to wear shoes as there are sticks and stones along the wooded trails.  Bring a towel to dry off if it rains and water to drink if you don't want to walk up the hill to the restrooms.  We will have a volunteer to keep time and watch our stuff at the starting point/finish line.