We're Back!!! and had a blast in 2004
Feb 19-22, 2004
A JABOY* Lunacy Too Idiotic to Miss
Well, we’re back! Back only because you demanded it (you idiots!!), C4P will once again get into your ultra game plan, and for your recruited newbies, this will be an experience that you will tell your grand kids/shrink/pet rat. Bill Kee and I will be sharing the demented pleasure of organizing your trail pain. Bill is best known for his choice of killer trails in Ojai (“you mean, there’s more?!!?”) and Pt Mugu State Park is my backyard. So you want a little climb? Bill has picked out some new terrain that you will marvel, curse and sing “Bye Bye American Pie” about. I will be handling your every pre-event whim through email/snail mail (keep it clean (no, no, be suggestive…)) and many of the logistics to keep this the unique foolishness it’s been in the past five years. Chris Scott will continue to keep close eye on Bill and I (as if…), and he will continue as the master of ceremonies, including some new hats and some surprises (Chris always makes this interesting).
So, here’s the scoop:
C4P 2004, Coyote FourPlay for those new to the event, will begin on Thursday, February 19 and continue through Sunday, February 22. In line with our previous insanity, we will fill these days with runs of 7, 50, 40 and 32 miles, with options for fewer miles each day. Each day will be followed with dinner, you as the best entertainment in town, prizes and some additional competitive events. This year we went bowling on Saturday night (at home, would you spend any normal Saturday night doing that?), and we’re depraved enough to do it again, so you vets can improve on your personal best (the Canadian team’s average should improve to almost 50…), sport your ever-stylish C4P bowling shirts, and conjure up a new hairdo.
For the out-of-towners, the locally unemployed with more time on their hands, and those just itching to see more of the best trails in the Santa Monica Mountains, I will be leading the warm-up to C4P and running the Backbone Trail on February 17th and 18th. Just like 2003’s, that’s another 70 miles to add to your C4P log, plus those two days will provide some great memories and views with your best running buddies.
So mark you calendars, take the week off, practice your bowling or sharpen your wit (but not both), and get ready for the next C4P.
C4P Belt Buckle (limited supply special order only, not included in price of the event)
Directions to Howard's place for Scrub Run Trail Briefing
C4P Courses (rough)
Look forward to seeing you in February!!!
Happy Trails,
Howard
(aspiring armadildo)
More words on C4P from Ultra Listserve
Photos
Link to Previous C4P Races:
2000 - http://www.vhtrc.org/fourplay/2000/rpt.htm
2001 - http://www.vhtrc.org/fourplay/2001/rpt.htm
2002 - http://vhtrc.org/fourplay/2002/index.htm
2003 - http://vhtrc.org/fourplay/2003/index.htm
- http://www.dclundell.net/running/images/2002-02-20_coyote_four_play/
At the start of the 40 Miler in 2003.... How can they be so happy to run 40 miles after running 50 the day before? Join us this year and find out!
Support out sponsors................they are the best!
C4P Updates:
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CURRENT LIST OF ENTRANTS as of 2/8/04
First | Last | State |
Jo Ann | Beine* | CO |
John | Carna | CA |
Ruth | Carter | CA |
Joe | Clapper* | VA |
Howard | Cohen* | CA |
Charlie | Crissman | WA |
Anstr | Davidson* | VA |
Pat | Devita* | CA |
Vicky | Devita | CA |
Luis | Escobar | CA |
Mike | French | CA |
Cheri | Gillis | WA |
Bruce | Grant | BC Canada |
Martha | Grant | BC Canada |
Ann | Grove | CA |
Sook | Gumbel | CA |
Ric | Hatch | CA |
Lisa | Henson | CA |
Craig | Holloway | CA |
Paul | Holovnia | MN |
Bob | Holtel* | CA |
Pat | Homelvig | CO |
Bill | Honnef | CA |
David | Horton* | VA |
Kristina | Irvin | CA |
Lee | Jebian* | CA |
Wini | Jebian* | CA |
Scott | Jurek | WA |
Betsy | Kapiloff | NV |
Hoodoo | Kidoo* | CA |
Wayne | Kocher | CA |
Jeff | Kozak | CA |
Rob | Lang | BC Canada |
William | Lawrence | CA |
Don | Lundell | CA |
Sally | Marcellus | BC Canada |
Bertha | Marineo* | CA |
Scott | McKenzie | CA |
Rob | McNar | CA |
Tropical John | Medinger | CA |
Rick | Miller | CA |
Barb | Miller | CA |
Scott | Mills | VA |
Andrew | Mitchell | CA |
akabill | Molmen | HI |
James | Moore | MD |
Rebecca | Moore | MD |
Chris | Muller | CA |
Tom | Nielsen | VA |
Luanne | Park | CA |
Karen | Pate | CO |
Chuck | Pullen | CA |
Chris | Rios | CA |
Gillian | Robinson | CA |
Lynn | Schankliess | CA |
Rich | Schick | GA |
Terri | Schneider | CA |
David | Strong* | AZ |
Brandon | Sybrowsky | WA |
Krissy | Sybrowsky | WA |
Glenn | Tachiyama | WA |
David | Terry | OR |
Frank | Tuthill | CT |
Jenny | Uehisa | WA |
Bill | VanAntwerp* | VA |
Laura | Vaughan | CA |
Jeff | Washburn | MA |
Mark | Wieneke | CA |
Blake | Wood | NM |
Lynn | Yarnall | WA |
Kathy | Youngren | AL |
Robert | Youngren | AL |
Jerry | Zatorski | CA |
*Backbone Scrub Runner
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This
is the preferred place to stay due to its central to our running locations,
nice rooms and is close to a place to get early morning breakfasts.
1156
South Oxnard Boulevard, Oxnard, California, 93030
Phone: 805-483-9581 Toll Free Reservations:
800-469-6273
I
have reserved up to 20 rooms for our event.
You can call them direct at the 805 number above and tell them you are
part of the “Coyote Four Play Event”. All
rooms are set up for double occupancy (2 queen beds).
The rate is $89.99 and is good for February 16 – 21.
The Managers name is Glory if you have any problems.
984
W. Ventura Blvd. Camarillo, CA,
Phone:
(805) 987-4188
You can find them on the web at Expedia at a competitive rate (in the $70s). The location is relatively close to the runs in Pt. Mugu State Park and easy access to the 101 freeway. Early morning breakfasts will be more of a challenge here and car pool to the 50 Miler will require you to meet the rest of the crew at Best Western.
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Email to the C4P list:
HTML Entry Form
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1. Clothes - yes you must wear clothes for this event and be prepared for anything. At the higher elevations we may have snow. Rain can occur any day so bring a wind / rain shell.
2. Poison Oak - Don't bring any we have plenty here. If are sensitive to this, try bringing Tecnu ( http://www.teclabsinc.com/pro_tecnu.html )
3: Directions from Malibu to LAX airport (for your safe trip home)
These are the direction from Pacific Coast Highway (Malibu) to LAX airport. Add 20 minute to get from Point Mugu State Park to Malibu. Also add another 30 minutes to be safe. The 10 and 405 freeways can be a parking lot at times.
From: [32248-32308] Pacific Coast Hwy Malibu, CA 90265 US
To: 1 World Way Los Angeles, CA 90045-5803 US
Driving Directions
1. Start out going South on PACIFIC COAST HWY/CA-1 toward BROAD BEACH RD. Continue to follow CA-1 S. (24.01 miles)
2. Stay straight to go onto I-10 E. (3.39 miles)
3. Merge onto I-405 S via exit number 3B toward LONG BEACH. (4.49 miles)
4. Take the H. HUGHES PKWY exit toward SEPULVEDA BLVD. (0.34 miles)
5. Turn RIGHT onto HOWARD HUGHES PKWY. (0.26 miles)
6. Turn LEFT onto S SEPULVEDA BLVD. (2.04 miles)
7. Turn RIGHT onto ramp. (0.10 miles)
8. Keep LEFT at the fork in the ramp. (0.05 miles)
9. Stay straight to go onto ARRIVALS/WORLD WAY N. (0.16 miles)
10. Turn LEFT onto TERMINAL 7/EAST WAY. (0.07 miles)
11. Turn LEFT onto CENTER WAY. (0.24 miles)
Total Estimated Time: 50 minutes
Total Distance: 35.15 miles
To view your driving directions, click on this link:
Driving Directions
MapQuest: Where to go, how to get there!
4. Check for Ticks after your run. I got a "panty-line tick" today (1/11/04). She only had a snack as I found her within an hour after the run. Communal tick checking is a great way to get to know your fellow runners.
5. Map of the Santa Monica Mountains with the backbone trail clearly marked. This also shows access to Pacific Coast Highway and the 101 Ventura Freeway.
6. All newbies must buy a drink for their "newbie sponsors". All "newbie sponsors" (if on your application) see the RD for free round at the bar.