Yearly Archive: 2017

The Delicate Art of Parking (near Deep Cove)

Greetings Knee Knacker runners, volunteers, friends, and family. As I’m sure everyone knows, Deep Cove is a very busy place these days, especially on weekends. The greater trail running community is trying to be a part of the solution to the congestion problems in Deep Cove, so here’s what we...

July 2nd Sunday Training Run Update

Our final Sunday run before the big event!!! Our last Sunday Training Run is this Sunday! It is hard to believe that the Knee Knacker run is a little over a week away! For our final run, we will be meeting at Panorama Park in Deep Cove on Sunday July...

Stairway to the Finish Line

“With the finish line so near,  runners still need to remain focus; stay upright; dodge hikers; before merging to Panorama Park path, to family, friends, fans and the finishing arch.”   …Ron Nicholl, 18 times Knee Knacker Finisher Checklist to race day: RSVP to Party in the Park by June 30.  Bridge Brewing is sponsoring a free beer...

June 25, 2017 – Training run videos and photos from the first half

Here are Karen Chow’s videos and photos from the first half of the Knee Knacker. Video at the Start:  The energy of the group at Nelson Canyon Park.   Thank you runners for the enthusiasm. ? Black Mountain videos:   Runners demonstrating snow running technique during the descent from Black Mountain.   Missed some runners because the “record off”...

Important Info about Knee Knacker Aid Stations!

We are going GREEN this year! The first half of the race will have no cups @ the Aid Stations.  What does this mean for you? You will need to bring something that can be filled such as a collapsible cup, flask, water bottle, hydration bladder or other container of your...