Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run
Saturday, July 10, 2021
“Belly up to the blue freezies at the KK Saloon folks! The Hyannis crew did not disappoint this year with costumes and it was evident this wasn’t their first rodeo. From perfectly displayed ju-jubes to a cool sponge bath, the cowboys and gals were an inspiring group. From my several...
“After the big descent and quickly stopping from some refreshment at the Cypress aid station, there comes this very technical, dark and humid section with lots of ups and downs (more ups than downs), plenty slippery wet roots waiting for your distraction, rotten and lose wood planks, steep creek crossings....
“As runners neared the top of Black Mountain, the sound of the vuvuzela grew louder. Music played in the trees, and a festive celebration was taking place at the summit. Spurred on by cheers and encouragement, smiles were aplenty as runners caught sight of the Black Mt. Biergarten banner. The...
Knee Knacker Finisher Certificates are now available online to download so you can proudly display them! Six Easy Steps: Click on results here Click on web format Search for your name Click on the plus symbol under view, to the left of your name (a box with your name will...
“After the endless sweaty climb to the highest point in the race, the top of Black Mountain, it’s time to briefly stop, check the water levels, change gears, change muscles and check the brakes, as you need them to go down from Black Mountain to Cypress Bowl. It’s a short...
“At nearly ¾ of the way through the course, the expressions on runners faces were starkly different to those seen at the ¼ mark. Although almost all cracked smiles at the well stocked aid station, there were many faces of pain that provided glimpses into the tough challenges already overcome....
