Tagged: Nelson Canyon Park

Start line video by Salvador Miranda

“Here we go… the real thing after months of training.  All nervousness, excitement, adrenaline and fear…. A good mix of sentiments.  Every time I was part of that start I felt butterflies in my tummy.  For the first timers, add uncertainty… uncertainty of how tough it will be and concern...

Start Line race day photos

Start line: a time to reconnect with friends, fellow runners and meet new friends.  From the first timers to the veterans, each have different goals but the common theme – get to the finish line in under 10 hours! Karen Chow’s race day photos from the Start line is in this photo...

June 25, 2017 – Training run videos and photos from the first half

Here are Karen Chow’s videos and photos from the first half of the Knee Knacker. Video at the Start:  The energy of the group at Nelson Canyon Park.   Thank you runners for the enthusiasm. ? Black Mountain videos:   Runners demonstrating snow running technique during the descent from Black Mountain.   Missed some runners because the “record off”...

June 18, 2017 – Training run video and photos by Salvador Miranda

Per Glenn’s training run report last week, “I don’t want to jinx the upcoming training runs, so I will not mention how amazing lucky we’ve been with the weather so far”. Fast forward one week.  Wet, rain, drizzle, mist, soggy,  slushy snow and wind chill summed up this Sunday training run.   Below...

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...

Start line race day photos from Hilary Matheson

“Anticipation was high as racers readied themselves for whatever the day would bring, and a sense of excitement was palpable in the air – rain be damned.  So began the year of the squall(s).” ….Hilary Matheson Hilary Matheson’s race day photo during the squall at the start line can be found...