Author: karen

April 18, 2018 – Training run photos from Salvador Miranda

Salvador Miranda’s training run photos from McKay Creek (at the base of Grouse Mountain) can be found in this photo album. Note:  The proceeds of all photo purchases are donated to North Shore Search and Rescue.   Each photo is a digital download (without the KKNSTR watermark) for $2 CAD.

Cleveland Dam aid station smorgasbord

Aid Station #4; Cleveland; At the halfway point Veritable smorgasbord A dam fine breakfast …Haiku written by Keith Wakelin,  2001 Mens Winner, 24 times Knee Knacker finisher There are lots of marshal positions available with time slots that range from early morning to mid-afternoon, crew for the post party finish, finish line timers, etc.  Plus,...

April 4, 2018 – Training run photos from Cleveland Dam and Grouse

“Neither rain nor cold nor muddy trails will stop these runners.” Salvador Miranda’s training run photos from Cleveland Dam can be found in this photo album. Karen Chow’s training run photos from Cleveland Dam and Grouse can be found in this photo album. Note:  The proceeds of all photo purchases are donated to North...

Be water

“Be water…” Flow rather than run… Stride lightly over the top rather than in the valleys Breathe deep, relax and let go of your fear… …Andreas Waldhaus,  2 times Knee Knacker finisher Photo credit:  John Reynolds

All you can do

“Roots! Rocks! Moss! Trail shoes! Hemlocks! Packs! Cedars! Tattoos! Pain! Sweat! Smiles! Snorts! In the forest with Polk-a-dot shorts! Wear what you will. This day is for you. Embrace the work. It’s all you can do.” …Poem written by Tom Craik, 6 times Knee Knacker finisher Photo credit:  BJ Bruder

Remember to smile

“It does not matter how slowly you go, as long as you do not stop.” – Confucius. And always remember to smile and have lots of fun.   …Pargol Lakhan, 2017 Knee Knacker finisher. Photo credit: Herman Kwong