Hurtling Down the Chute
“Slowly, runners appeared out of the dense fog on Hollyburn Mountain – tiny dots of colour against a gray backdrop. They hurtled down the chute, muddy and exhilarated.” …Hilary Matheson
Tagged: 2016
Attitude is Everything
At just before the 3/4 mark aid station most folks are looking a lot worse than this. In fact, Claire, Cindy and Matt are looking quite incredible on this punchy little staircase exiting Varley Trail. Or are they? Perhaps they have firmly taken grip of the seasoned advice of our own Gary Robbins, “Fake...
The Finish Line – a Family Celebration
At first, when you commit to an ultra like Knee Knacker you don’t realize that you’re committing to a lifestyle. A lifestyle that has you thinking about every run and every workout in a new way. A lifestyle that deeply impacts your family. You eat more. You sleep earlier. You run...
6 Sleeps before Registration Closes
“The start line: where the nerves, anticipation and hard work all collide and culminate. The energy is palpable, and the determination is inspiring.” …Hilary Matheson 6 more sleeps before 2017 lottery registration closes on January 31, 2017 23:59PST. On the evening of February 2, 2017, find out who will toe the 2017 start...
Jumping Benji
With hops like these you’d think Benji won the Knee Knacker wouldn’t you? In a literal sense he didn’t but these photos show that Benji embodies the true spirit of Knee Knacker and is deeply a winner. This kind of joy can only come from running in the unbeatable terrain of...
Cleveland Dam Aid Station Crew
“These faces , this place, and this typical spread of ultra food is well known to many of you and you might even (just slightly) take it for granted. If you take a second to think it through, it’s amazing. You emerge from the forest to see these smiling faces...
