Yearly Archive: 2013

Banquet RSVP reminder- July 10

If you’re a runner who  will be attending the banquet, please RSVP if you haven’t already done so. The RSVP deadline is July 10 and your reply helps ensure that there’s a dinner waiting for you! RSVP instructions are here.

Little mountain goat in heels

For all you first-timers… ah, what the heck, even for all you multi-year Knee Knackerers :-)… here are some beautiful thoughts from a 2012 first-timer, Little Mountain Goat in Heels. Be inspired and don’t worry, it’s been an amazing journey to come this far, so enjoy every moment of the...

Trail elves at work (it never ends!)

Ever wonder what Santa’s Elves do in their off season?… and how they pass the summer? Well they make themselves moderately useful by keeping the North Shore trails clear of downed trees and branches! Have a look-see at some of their handiwork from near Nelson Creek, on the initial section...

Trail update – situation near Start line and Glenmore Drive

Just over a week away from Race Day and there are some surprises on the Baden Powell Trail which we’re working on: A big tree is down on the trail about 20 minutes from the start line, a few minutes past the footbridge. We’re hoping to remove it tomorrow. There...

She said – June 30 trail run report

Duct Tape and Kind-Hearted Folks So my question is: what do you carry in your hydration pack? I thought I had the basic necessities for our run over Black Mountain, but clearly I was not prepared in the “patch and repair” department. Our day started great. We were greeted with...

Banquet information and RSVP instructions

Hello, Knee Knacker Runners, Volunteers and Guests! Here are the details for the 2013 Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run Celebration Banquet: RSVP Needed Volunteers, please RSVP to your captain or coordinator by Sunday, July 6. Runners, please RSVP to Bev McKenna by Sunday, July 6.  Your RSVP should indicate if...