“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...
“What goes through the mind of a runner after a very tough 45k of effort, concentration and sometimes rough weather like last year, and with only three more kilometres to go? Exhaustion, yes, but also the adrenaline that gives you the confidence that your legs will manage the final descent...
2016 Race Day: Jump! East of the Lillooet Aid Station and past the 3/4 mark, runners jump for the camera while they still have the energy! …Alice Lam, 2 times Knee Knacker Finisher Glenn’s training run report from last Sunday (May 21) described a notorious territorial grouse, high snowbanks, heat and dodging...
“A race like this one could simply not be held without the generous participation of so many volunteers: organizers, permit negotiators, course flaggers, course marshals, aid station volunteers, pre-sweeps and sweeps, first aid, and of course photographers! As runners we are deeply grateful to all of them, and we are...
Self Serve: Sometimes the intimacy of a sponge bath is just too much. By Hyannis, it’s not about cooling off or connecting with volunteers anymore. Some runners take it upon themselves to freshen up before the finish line. We all know how important it is to look fabulous coming into...
Full Serve: By Hyannis Drive you’ve covered almost 42km and you need a bath. You think they’re offering the sponges because you’re hot and need a little pick me up but that’s not it at all. You’re glowing! So for no extra charge, the Vikings sponge you off, put a...
