Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run
Saturday, July 13, 2024
I don’t want to jinx the upcoming training runs, so I will not mention how amazingly lucky we’ve been with the weather so far. So…we managed to get everyone to the start of this week’s run at the Cypress Mountain X-country ski area. It is not quite 3/4 of the...
Today was Shuttle Day! The first training run of the year where we meet at the finish area, and shuttle to the beginning (in this case, Cleveland Dam to run the last 1/2 of the BP). Many were initiated into the ways of coordinating nearly 70 runners into a variety...
“Dreaming of Doughnuts…or, whatever gets you to the Finish Line in Panorama Park after 30 Knee Knackering miles! Visualization is important, be it these yummy doughnuts, a juicy slice of orange, a sip (or two) of your favourite adult beverage, cheers of family and friends, or maybe seeing the finish clock...
“The final roots and rocks approach to the finish at Panorama Park has always been a challenge for 29+ mile tired legs. In contrast to the previous years of root and rock bouncing, 2016 greeted runners to board steps. The steps on a rainy day added a new challenge. Many...
“The longevity streak wasn’t planned, it just happened. One of the things that I learned when I hit the 65+ age category is that you can’t take it for granted anymore. It can be humbling. It is also makes the finish more rewarding. I feel privileged to have been able...
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...
