Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run
Saturday, July 11, 2020
“At about the 9th bridge, runners have about 2 minutes left to the pavement approaching Panorama Park and the finish. Various stages of fatigue and emotions lead them to the last steep decline on steps that replaced the traditional roots and rocks. The added challenge is all the hiker traffic....
Rejuvenated with a sponge bath, freezies, pickle juice martinis, coke shots and other salty treats found at Hyannis MASH aid station, the runners started the uphill journey to the quad depleting Seymour Grind. Karen Chow’s race day photos from the forest around Hyannis aid station are in this photo album....
“Racers can be excused for thinking that the M*A*S*H tent at the Hyannis Road aid station is just an apparition: After all, who would have expected that this long-time crew would combine nourishment, humour, and some pseudo-medical care in their own field hospital? Whether you need a shot of electrolytes,...
Freezies FTW “With just over 8 km left of the Knee Knacker, runners hit the jackpot at Hyannis. The casino-themed aid station had a few aces up their sleeves in the form of water buckets, a hose and freezies. On an incredibly warm day, it was the best pick-me-up the...
The final approach to Panorama Park has always been a favorite. I was stationed at the last bridge. Are there nine or seven? I never could get the count right. Everyone that asked “is this the last bridge?” was very relieved to know it was! The hiking traffic increases every...
Twelve race day photo galleries have been posted to date. Have you missed any galleries? A list of 2018 training runs and race day galleries can be found here. We are over the halfway mark….yes, really. 🙂 Karen Chow’s race day photos from Forest Cove (3kms to the finish) is in this photo album. Note: The proceeds of all photo...
