“At Eagle Bluffs finally, after we ascend the seemingly unending and relentless steep climbing! We know we still have to climb to the top of Black, and that there are other climbs in the program. However, they will a lot easier and shorter than what’s been up to here. Unfortunately, due to...
“When you reach the top of the Seymour Grind and begin the long downhill stretch you think in joy that you’ll make it. However, going downhill past the Seymour aid station, you start asking yourself if your legs will hold, if you have enough quads for the final push to the...
“Knowing the racers really appreciate every volunteer’s effort, this makes the time and effort worthwhile. While the racers enjoy the challenge of the terrain, I enjoy the photographic challenges the environment poses, rain or shine. Congratulations to all racers who toed the line.” ….Graham Johnson Suzanne Pearce, Santa and her elves: Thank you for “Christmas in...
“As the squall raged on, racers appeared out of the wall of fog. They hurtled down the Hollyburn Chute looking significantly more wet than they had two hours earlier at the race start, but no less determined or deterred by the elements.” …Hilary Matheson Hilary Matheson’s race day photos as the...
Some comments heard when a camera was spotted: “I would like to jump but I would cramp up.” “Hey, this will be my first photo in the sun.” “Yeah, the first photo where I will be running.” “Oh no, I have to run?” “Can’t wait for a cold beer.” 😀 Thank you runners for...
“Despite a wet start, the tree coverage at the Hyannis aid station acted like a natural umbrella to keep most of the day’s heaviest rainfall to a light misting over the station, its volunteers, and the incoming runners. Racers coming up the stairs to Hyannis looked pleased to reach the...
