Jordy Ydse - Run Course Manager:
A core part of the Secondwind Adventure Racing Team, Jordy has competed in may adventure races with Dean Wutke. www.secondwindracing.com He has had a doubt about his trail running skills of late but will put the doubts to rest after completing the Dirty Duo 25km run on March 3rd.! Jordy works as a carpenter and loves to travel. His most recent trip was to South East Asia where he biked across many countries.
Rachelle (&Keith) Trent - Timing Manager:
The Trent's have been a big part of the Suburban RUSH every year and are always willing to come back to help some more. They both have competed in adventure races before and enjoy the outdoors a lot. Sun Peaks is where they spend time relaxing in the winter. Rachelle is the Timing Manager for 2007 and Keith is the Site Coordinator.
Sandrine Simonnet - Checkpoint Manager:
Journalist, writer, a bit of a logistics freak, Sandrine grew up in Paris and comes from a family that has been in the wine business for a century. She used to race in France (triathlons, mountain biking, rollerblading, skiing) and she has slowed down when she moved to Canada (still trying to figure out why...). She still loves the adrenaline of the races and has volunteered a lot around Vancouver, including with the Sea2Summit and, of course, the Suburban Rush.
Tanya McCarthy - Volunteer Manager:
HR Generalist by day at Teldon International Inc, Tanya joined Suburban RUSH as a checkpoint coordinator for 2005. She was excited to take on the role as Volunteer Manager for 2006 and will once again be our main contact to all the volunteers that come out to help us again in 2007. Tanya is a member of the Richmond Spirit Runners and enjoys snowshoeing and hiking.
Vanessa Labossiere - Awards Manager and MC:
Vanessa, with Tanya (above) volunteered their first year at Suburban RUSH as checkpoint coordinators. Check point 5 in the 2005 race brought some additional excitement into the day by having to call the Event Directors with the news that they had an unusual visitor at their check point. A bear came by for a visit! No harm done as it ran away. Vanessa enjoys travelling and has done some volunteer work in South America. She has signed her husband, Chris Waterman, up to do the Suburban RUSH this year. Vanessa will be our MC for 2007.
Stephanie Masterman, Checkpoint Coordinator & Data Support Coordinator:
Avid adventure racer temporarily taking a hiatus to have a baby, hoping to inspire the little one along the same interests. Mildly frustrated to not be taking part in Suburban Rush (especially as her partner will be!), but finds volunteering is a great way to stay involved with the sport and with her AR friends. It will just be hard not to join the racers at the start! Keep an eye for her at one of the CPs along the way!
Don Barthel, Bike & Run Course Manager:
Don has competed in many adventure races including the 6 day world championships in Newfoundland. His team finished in 5 1/2 days. He is the owner of usedvancouver.com and the team captain of teamgobig.com Don has been the Bike Manager for Suburban RUSH the first two years.
Honorary Members:
Tara Parsons, Honorary member:
Tara has been part of the Suburban RUSH team for two years. She has put in many hours of volunteer time and has helped get Suburban RUSH to where it is today. She works at SFU and enjoys mountain biking, hiking and snowshoeing.
