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The 2008 Tough Runners
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Ultimate |
Sport |
Guest |
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| Female |
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| Relay Teams |
- Alpha Wolf Squadron
- Chariots for Hire (D. Brooks, S. Cameron, D. Cooney, C. Serran, W. Nethercott, R. Olson, C. Duke)
- Dementors
- Runners’ Choice Distance Diva’s
- Runners’ Choice Distance Dude’s
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Ultimate Event
Jeff Ashizawa, 2006, 2007 Ultimate finisher
| Hometown, Prov |
Waterloo, ON |
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| Age |
42 |
| Weight |
123 lbs. |
| Goals |
3 goals - a) personal best b) sub-11 hours c) place |
| Personal bests |
10km - 37:54; marathon - 2:57 |
| Favourite distance |
Marathon |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Oatmeal, soy milk and honey |
| Running history |
Since 2000 I've been training with my wife Joanne Bink, and remained injury free. She has helped me achieve my running goals during that time. |
| Additional comments |
The ENDURrun is what it is because of Lloyd Schmidt, his family, and the support staff. As a running event it is definitely both a physical and a mental challenge. The attention to detail, extensive support, delicious food, friendly and competitive atmosphere, carefully-designed race courses, and fantastic athletes make the ENDURrun a unique event. |
Steven Biggs, 2007 Ultimate finisher
| Hometown, Prov |
Ajax, ON |
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| Age |
36 |
| Weight |
185 lbs |
| Goal |
Finish on my feet |
| Personal bests |
5 km - 19:25; marathon - 3:14:22; ENDURrun - 12:25:34 |
| Favourite distance |
If you ask me before a race I'd say Marathon, if you ask me after a race I'd say 100m! |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Nutrition is always a challenge for me during
a race and I'd prefer to go sans-food if I could finish without it, but to
keep me going I prefer Clif Shots and e-Load. By the end of a marathon I'm
lucky if I can get my regularly scheduled water to go down! |
| Running history |
I started running in 2003 for health reasons, but didn't
compete in my first road race until September 2004 when I ran the
Scotiabank half marathon. It was a challenge and I hurt afterward, but the
excitement of the race had me hooked. I ran the Scotiabank full marathon
in 2005 followed by Ottawa and Niagara Falls in 2006 and culminating in
Mississauga in the spring of 2007. In between these long races I've run
5k's, 5 milers, and Around the Bay 30 km in Hamilton. Between road running
I take part in a few adventure races each year including Storm the Trent,
Raid the Hammer, Salomon Winter Adventure Challenge, and even a couple
urban adventure races. I also enjoy playing team sports and have played
Ultimate Frisbee for 11 years. My goal at the ENDURrun is to finish in one
piece and to take the first step toward running ultra-marathons (I'm not
sure which is worse: 50 km all at once or 160 km in eight days...I suppose
I'll find out). |
Joanne Bink, 2006 Guest, 2007 Ultimate finisher
| Hometown, Prov |
Waterloo, ON |
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| Age |
41 |
| Weight |
MYOB |
| Goals |
to achieve a PB, to use the ENDURrun as a 'training camp' for a fall marathon PB |
| Personal bests |
10km - 39:44; ½ marathon - 1:27:44; marathon - 2:59:18 |
| Favourite distance |
marathon |
| Favourite race food, drink |
pre-race - home-made fruit smoothies & bagels, and of course, after the race...CHOCOLATE!! |
| Running history |
For years I've been a time-oriented, goal-based runner. In 2007, I achieved my 'ultimate' running goal in Philadelphia, running a sub-3 hour marathon. I look forward to discovering new limits and enjoying the challenge and sport of running. |
| Additional comments |
At first I thought that the ENDURrun was beyond me. Watching it and participating as a guest runner in 2006 gave me the courage to train, under the guidance and wisdom of Ray Nelson, as an ENDURrun 2007 Ultimate competitor. The ENDURrun is more than a race. The personal attention that each athlete receives, the camaraderie amongst the competitors, and the extensive support of the volunteers make it a great experience. Hey, where else do race directors organize your birthday party?! |
Melanie Boultbee, 2005, 2007 Ultimate finisher
| Hometown, Prov |
Toronto, ON |
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| Age |
35 |
| Weight |
Not telling?! |
| Goal |
to break 12hours. To beat April in at least one stage |
| 10 km, Marathon PBs |
5 km - 18:50 2005; 10 km - 37.50 2007; ½ Marathon 1:25:29 2005; Marathon 3:04:31 2005; ENDURrun 12:24:26 |
| Running club |
Sponsored by Saucony. And Rene’s Track Club |
| Favourite distance |
½ marathon |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Favourite recovery drink: Arthur’s Smoothie, any flavour; |
| Craziest workout |
40 x 400m |
| Running history |
I ran a bit in junior high school and then gave it up. I started again when I was in my early twenties. I won an AG award in my first ever race and I’ve been hooked on running and competing ever since. |
Ron Boivin, 2008 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Cochrane, ON |
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| Age |
54 |
| Weight |
A few pounds to go still |
| Goal |
Finish race and reach a fitness level never attained before |
| Running history |
Have run half and full marathons however not competed seriously for the last 5 years |
| Additional comments |
My 2 kids and beautiful wife are all helping me train |
Bronwyn Brock, 2007 Guest runner, 2008 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Waterloo, ON |
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| Age |
28 |
| Weight |
135 |
| Goal |
To cover the distance - and still want to lace up my shoes again after it's over! |
| Personal bests |
5 km - 25:37; 10 km - 52:47; ½ marathon - 1:56:41 |
| Favourite distance |
Anything on trails |
| Favourite race food, drink |
E-load, Lemon-lime Clif Shot Blocks, Chocolate Gu - and milk with chocolate protein powder as a recovery drink. |
| Running history |
I started the 'Learn to Run' group in May 2005 to improve my fitness, and I've been building distance from there - and then a half-joking pinky-swear landed me here! I feel like a rookie compared with the other contenders, but I love being out on the roads, running my run…even if it's at the back of the pack! |
Andy Carney, 2008 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Orchard Park, NY |
| Age |
40 |
| Weight |
180ish |
| Goal |
To raise money for Cancer research on behalf of my mother, who was diagnosed with liver cancer in 2007 - without completely destroying myself |
| Personal bests |
Won my 8th grade Basketball and Pee Wee Hockey championships on the same day. |
| Favourite distance |
The longer the better (i.e. I'm slow) |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Double Stuft Oreos |
| Running history |
Got up off the couch in 2004 and now don't know when to quit |
| Additional comments |
check out my website - www.carnstone.com for more on why I'm doing this. |
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Chris Duke, 2006, 2007 Ultimate finisher
| Hometown, Prov |
Guelph, ON |
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| Age |
42 |
| Weight |
63 kg |
| Goal |
Beat my 2006 and 2007 ENDURrun overall times plus each stage time. Lifetime goal : for my children to enter a race and beat me. |
| Personal bests |
10 km - 41:08; ½marathon - 1:30:39; marathon - 3:09:21; 50 km (trail) - 4:29; ENDURrun - 12:01:36. |
| Favourite distance |
Marathon |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Gatoraide, gel, bagels, chocolate milk afterwards, fermented barley beverages |
| Running history |
Ran in high school in the '80s and occasionally through university, work, and children for 15 years. Ran a 38min 10 km in highschool, but this was a long time ago. My goal is to do a sub 40 soon. Started running seriously in 2004 again. I've done 12 or 13 marathons and a 50 km ultra which I really love. |
Steve Formaneck, 2007 Ultimate finisher
| Hometown, Prov |
Kitchener, ON |
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| Age |
28 |
| Weight |
185 lbs |
| Goal |
Finish and Have Fun! |
| Personal bests |
This is easy to remember since most PBs (and first time races) are from ENDURrun last year: Marathon - 3:08:11 (PB for half-marathon is somewhere in that race as well); 15 km -1:01:13, 30 km - 2:15:29, 10 mile: 1:06:32, ENDURrun - 11:57:49)
PBs not from ENDURrun: 10 km - 34:20; 100 mile - 27:50; Beermile - 7:45; Milk Mile - 8:18 |
| Favourite distance |
Any distance on technical trails |
| Favourite race food, drink |
The ENDURrun post-race Smoothies! |
| Running history |
Ran cross country/track/road races in high school/university and recently been interested in ultra distances. Hoping to complete a 135 miler in Northern Minnesota this winter. |
| Additional Comments |
Looking forward to the large field of competitors this year - should make for an even more fun and competitive experience! |
Jackie Gorski, 2007 Guest runner
| Hometown, Prov |
Cranston, Rhode Island, U.S.A. |
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| Age |
29 |
| Goal |
To complete the event and run smart! |
| Running Club |
Tuesday Night Turtles |
| Personal bests |
5 km - 18:49; 10 km - 38:36; 10 miles - 65:14; marathon - 3:13:03 |
| Favourite distance |
Marathon |
| Running history |
I started running freshman year in high school. I wanted to do a sport
so track it was. I ended up running cross country, indoor and outdoor
track. I continued this in college as well, running 3 seasons all four years.
After college I was injured and took time off. Returning back to running
in 2003-2004 my goal was to run a marathon. In the fall of 2005 I ran my
first marathon. Now with 5 marathons under my belt it's time for another
challenge, The ENDURrun! |
Victorio Patrick Hawkins, 2008 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov, Country |
Riverside Road,Curepe, Trinidad & Tobago |
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| Age |
50 |
| Weight |
129 lbs. |
| Goal |
As a personal celebration for my 50th year, to complete Boston 2007, aim for my personal bestin the Chevron Houston on Jan 13th 2008, complete our local marathon on Feb 24th 2008, and finally to complete the Ultimate ENDURrun 2008. |
| Personal bests |
5 km - 18:20; 10 km - 39:20; 15 km - 59:10; ½ marathon -1:29:30; marathon - 3.15.23 |
| Favourite distance |
the half |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Mixture of Gatorade and honey and power gels during long races. Recovery bars and fruit after as a rule, and a cold beer sometimes. |
| Running history |
Five Trinidad & Tobago marathons 2002 to 2006, marathon of the Palm Beaches 2005 & 2006, Toronto Waterfront marathon 2005, Barbados marathon 2003, Boston marathon 2007, half marathons - U.W.I.International 2004 -2007, O.E.C.S. in Grenada, St. Vincent, and St. Kitts 03,04,&05. Registered to run the Chevron Houston marathon on January 13th 2008. |
| Favourite workouts |
A two and a half mile hill run before dawn to the Hictoric Mt. St. Benedict Monastery. Mile repeats, and a two and a half mile hill run twice per week. |
| Additional Comments |
I am looking forward to the ENDURrun challenges and experiencing the Canadian environments and running conditions. Also to meet and greet new people. I know that the training required for this event will be different and rigorous and I intend to do it. Failure is not an option! |
Bob Jackman, 2006 Ultimate Winner, 2007 entrant
| Hometown, Prov |
Cranston, Rhode Island, U.S.A. |
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| Age |
25 |
| Weight |
165 lbs |
| Goal |
ENDURrun PR |
| Running Club |
Tuesday Night Turtles, Brooks ID program member |
| Personal bests |
5 km - 16:21; 5 miles - 26:36; 10 km - 33:36; 15 km - 51:29; 10 miles - 55:20; marathon - 2:46:45; ENDURrun - 10:50:42 |
| Favourite distance |
10 miles |
| Favourite race food, drink |
All of the ENDURrun post race food!! |
| Running history |
I ran cross country and track for 3 years in high school and ran cross country
for 2 years in college. At that time I had already joined the Tuesday Night Turtles
running club and was running many road races. In 2001/2002 I started training more
seriously and in 2003 I set a PR in every distance I ran. That year was also the year
of my first marathon, and I have been trying new races ever since |
| Additional Comments |
I'm looking forward to a great year at the ENDURrun with many new faces. I was very
disappointed to have to pull out of the event last year and am eager to get back into it this year! |
Holger Kleinke, 2008 Ultimate rookie, 2006, 2007 Relay team member
| Hometown, Prov |
Waterloo, ON |
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| Age |
thirtyeleven (at the race) |
| Weight |
way too high |
| Goal |
finish in a good time (TBD) and have a good time |
| Personal bests |
5 km - 19:58; 10 km - 42:06; ½marathon - 1:32, marathon - 3:12; 50 km - 4:30; 100 km - 9:33 |
| Favourite distance |
50 km |
| Favourite race food, drink |
only fluids in shorter races; for ultras: bananas, bagels, power
bars, gels, water, gato, and coke towards the end |
| Running history |
running for 8 years, first ultra in '03 |
John Lum Young, 2008 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Maracas St. Joseph. Trinidad, West Indies |
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| Age |
48 |
| Weight |
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| Goal |
| To run my fastest times by age 50 |
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| Personal bests |
| 3:24 Marathon (2007), 1:35 Half-Marathon (2006) |
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| Favourite distance |
26.2 miles |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Power gels with caffeine, Power Bar Recovery Drink |
| Running history |
- 1st marathon in 1994, 2nd 2000, 3rd 2002, joined Trinidad and Tobago Road Runners Club in 2004 and completed 8 more marathons under TTRRC's guidance.
- Double marathon weekend in Dec. 2006 - Reggae Marathon on Saturday 2nd followed by Marathon of the Palm Beaches on Sunday 3rd. My running partner was Alfred Patrick.
- 2007 Boston Marathon 3:30
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| Also... |
Looking forward to preparing for the ENDURrun 100 come mid-April 2008 |
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Chad Mckillop, 2008 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Orillia, ON |
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| Age |
22 |
| Weight |
155 lbs |
| Goal |
To finish! |
| Personal bests |
10 km - 36:00; ½marathon - 1:24:12; Ironman - 11:20:01 |
| Favourite distance |
½marathon |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Gatorade and bagels |
| Running history |
Ran all through high school, qualified for OFFSA, Set PBs in College! Mainly compete in triathlons |
A. Duff McLaren, 2007 Ultimate finisher
| Hometown |
Toronto (but I was born in Galt, Ontario) |
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| Age |
59 |
| Weight |
we'll have to beat it out of him |
| Goal |
- To thoroughly enjoy myself again this year, and yes to possibly better my last years times.
- To remind the front runners that I am right behind them.
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| Favourite distance |
Runner since 1990, I don’t specialize, I have run all distances |
| Favourite race food, drink |
- Foods for running: Pretzels, Hammer Gels, bananas
- Drinks: Hammer Sustained Endurance (Hammer Recoverite après race)
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| Running history |
- First Race : High Park 8km 1990
- Number of races completed 170+
- Marathons Completed: 29
- Marathons include Toronto, Niagara Falls, London (Ont), Quebec City, New York, Chicago, and Boston
- Completed eight 50 km events as part of the Ontario Ultra Series (OUS) 2006 and 2007
(Placed in top 10 of the series each year)
- Completed the JFK 50 Miler (Nov 2006) (Maryland USA) Sunmart 50 Miler –Texas 2007
- Completed 100 km at the Toronto Ultra Race May 2007
- Vice President of Achilles Canada (a running club that assists people with disabilities
to run in mainstream events) Our motto : …running beyond disability. As part of this club
I have guided visually impaired runners in Toronto, Niagara Falls, Boston, New York City (as
well as numerous 5km, 10 km, half marathons and marathon events)
- Co- race director for the Achilles Track Club St. Patrick’s Day 5k Run/Walk since 1999.
- Pace “rabbit “ 2007 Around the Bay (3 hr) and 2007 Scotiabank Marathon (4:15)
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| Additional Comments |
It is good to see some other “”mature”” runners this year. |
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| Quote |
Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance. |
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Dave Nash, 2008 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Guelph, ON (by way of St. John's Newfoundland) |
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| Age |
36 |
| Weight |
190 lbs. |
| Running goal |
To finish the Endurrun and complete the Marathon in 3 hrs and 30 mins |
| PBs |
10 km Dave Kaufman Run, North Bay, Ontario in 38 mins (That was a long time ago LOL!!!!) |
| Favourite distance |
How ever far the finish line is. |
| Favourite racing foods |
Aminovital and Brown Rice |
| Favourite workout |
Boxing training |
| Running history |
Ran Competitive Cross Country and Track in Highschool (Best Race was 1500 meters - 3 mins and 52 sec). Completed First Marathon at the Scotia Bank Waterfront Marathon in September of 2006 in a time of 4:13. Now I run solely for conditioning purposes for my professional boxing career. |
| Additional comments |
I am running the Endurrun this year to raise money for 2 organizations: Kids n Dads and Kids Need Dads Too. I am using the Endurrun as a metaphor so to speak to demonstrate or symbolize the type of Endurance that a Father must display, just to remain active in their children's lives after a separation or divorce. |
Mary Pacell, 2008 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, State |
Ottsville, Pennsylvania, USA |
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| Age |
48 |
| Weight |
140 lbs |
| Goal |
My goal is to still be standing (and smiling) after I finish all 7 stages. I have no time goal. |
| Personal bests |
½marathon - 1:56, marathon - 3:58 (2005) |
| Favourite distance |
I'm not a fast runner so I do better on longer distances. The half marathon is probably my favorite distance but I do like the challenge of the marathon distance. |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Bananas with peanut butter, Mango Gatorade, pretzels, red licorice, Power Gel w/caffeine |
| Running history |
I started running 8 years ago at age 39, when my then 2 year old Weimaraner needed more than walking to calm him down. We started with a 1.5 mile loop in the park near my house and slowly progressed from there. He was a great running partner for many years. Now, at age 10, he's more of a walker :-) I've meet an incredible group of friends through running who have supported and encouraged me to push myself further than I ever imagined. I have run 5 marathons and lots of half marathons, as well as shorter distances. I have been thinking about doing an Ultra (50 miler) for the past two years but have yet to do that. I enjoy trail running. I've never been a strong hill runner so I will definitely be working on that over the next 8 months. |
Steven Parke, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Ultimate Finisher, 2007 Sport Winner
| Hometown, Prov |
Kitchener, ON |
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| Age |
42 |
| Weight |
180 lbs |
| Running goal |
My 2007 running goal is to finish my first 100 miler (hopefully under 24 hrs). My first two attempts (both in 2006) ended at 60 miles and 93 miles respectively (I was at 93 miles in under 20 hrs but physically just could not continue). I learned valuable lessons from both races and will finish in 2007. |
| Running club |
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| PBs |
5 km – 17:26; 10 km – 36:58; ½ Marathon – 1:22:48; 30 km – 2:02:00; Marathon – 3:06:50; 50 km – 4:13:31; 50 Miles – 8:14:42; 100 km – 11:08:44; ENDURrun – 12:40:08 |
| Favourite distance |
50 miles |
| Favourite racing foods |
strawberry carb boom, trail mix, peanut butter and honey sandwich, gatoraide spiked with eload and advil |
| Running history |
I graduated from university and quit smoking in the same month in 1991, and I started running to keep from gaining weight. I ran my first marathon (Marine Corp) in 1993 and was hooked immediately. I have since finished 30 marathons (including 3 Bostons), 18 ultramarathons, and 4 ENDURruns. In hindsight my 1st ENDURrun finish in 2003 was my springboard into trail running and ultramarathoning. |
Alfred Patrick, 2008 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago. |
| Age |
59 |
| Weight |
140 lbs |
| Goal |
Complete ENDURrun and in a respectable time |
| Personal bests |
Marathon - 3:44.; half marathon - 1:44 |
| Favourite distance |
Marathon |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Cytomax, Sports Energy Drink |
| Running history |
First marathon 2003. Eight since, including Boston 2007 |
| Also... |
Would like to run marathons into my eighties. Plan to run a marathon in at least one different country every year |
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Justin Pozin, 2008 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Toronto, Ont. |
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| Age |
28 |
| Weight |
165 lbs. |
| Goal |
To finish! (especially the marathon) |
| Personal bests |
10 km - 37, ½marathon - 1:24, marathon - 3:40 |
| Favourite distance |
½marathon |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Vector cereal (no milk), Vanilla Gel Pack, water |
| Running history |
I've been running since 1992 and I've been entering races since 2002. This is my first ENDURrun. |
| Additional Comments |
Looking forward to having fun out there and to making some great running memories! |
Michael Small, 2008 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Woodbridge, Virginia |
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| Age |
31 |
| Weight |
210 |
| Goal |
In this race? I have no idea it seems like a great event! I'll give it 100% |
| Personal bests |
5 km - 18:06 , ½marathon - 1:42, marathon - 4:00, 125 km - 22:10. Last year I ran 14 marathons and 1 50k so I could hit my goal of running my 31st marathon on my 31st birthday |
| Favourite distance |
Marathon |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Anything covered in General Tso's or cake icing…seriously I love the stuff!! |
| Running history |
Got into running 5k's after highschool. (did well in my age group usually top 3, then I realized that people my age were normally hungover and not showing up for these events- oh well). Tried my 1st marathon while I was stationed in Hawaii in 1999 I got back into marathons a few years ago and haven't stopped since. I have done some longer distances as well. JFK 50 in 2005 and the Canadian Death Race in 2006- which to date has been my favorite. |
| Additional comments |
The Gods favor me… |
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Peter Smith, 2008 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
West Guilford, ON |
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| Age |
40 |
| Weight |
180 lbs. |
| Goal |
Not knowing what to expect, I will settle for completing the event and looking forward to surprising myself with my results. |
| Personal bests |
5 km - 25:05 , 10 km - 51:33; ½marathon - 2:29:59 |
| Favourite distance |
Can't say I prefer one event over the other. Like the challenge of decreasing my pace time which seems easier at the shorter events, but also like running long distances as well. |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Pre race favorites include peanut butter and toast or a power bar. Coffee is good too! Post race, just about any fruit and dairy product suits me fine. |
| Running history |
Have run off and on since 1999, but really became active over the past 12 months with dedicated training plan and entering a variety of races to mix things up. |
2008 Guest Contenders
April Boultbee (Stages 1, 2, 3 and 6) 2005 and 2007 Ultimate Female Champion and Record Holder
| Hometown, Prov |
Toronto, ON |
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| Age |
35 |
| Goal |
to beat my finish time of 2005 (12:13:16) |
| 10 km, Marathon PBs |
5K: 18:18; 8K: 31:01; 10K: 36:34; ½ marathon: 1:23:12; marathon: 2:57:34; ENDURrun - 12:13:16 |
| Running club |
Sponsored by Saucony. And Rene’s Track Club |
| Favourite distance |
½ marathon |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Hammergels, water, very dilute gatorade for racing. After racing - vegetarian food, Arthur's smoothies (any flavour), bananas, water, lots of fruit, and sometimes a Coke. |
| Running history |
Like my sister Mel, I ran a bit of cross-country in junior high. I started up again in my early twenties. I like road races and really enjoy running cross-country races in the fall. I thoroughly enjoyed the 2005 and 2007 Endurrun, and I am looking forward to 2008. |
Heather Campbell (Stage 7 - Marathon) Guest rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Etobicoke, ON |
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| Age |
23 |
| Weight |
130 lbs |
| Goal |
The marathon : to finish it! |
| Personal bests |
None Yet! |
| Favourite distance |
Still deciding |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Orange Gatorade |
| Running history |
Ran cross-country & track in high school. |
| Additional comments (from Chris the web guy) !!! |
You've got a lotta guts! We'll all be cheering you on !! |
Melissa Erskine (Stage 6) 2007 Guest
| Hometown, Prov |
Toronto, ON |
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| Age |
29 |
| Goal |
To complete my first marathon |
| Personal bests |
I have suffered from a fractured tibia the last two years, so I am looking to set some new personal bests. |
| Favourite distance |
So far, I'd have to say the 10 miler. |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Gatorade, fruit, yogurt, granola bars … |
| Running history |
I have been running for the last about 5 years. Two years ago I fractured
my tibia. It has been a long recovery. But I stayed competitive by walking races.
I am hoping to be able to strengthen my ankle enough that I can run/walk this season. |
| Additional comments |
I am looking forward to seeing everyone again and meeting the new competitors. |
Steve Gaul (Stages 1, 4, 6) 2008 Guest rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Burlington, Ontario, Canada |
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| Age |
36 |
| Weight |
150 |
| Goal |
finish, and still be able to walk to my car…… |
| Personal bests |
5 km - 22:31, 10 km - 47:42, ½marathon - 1:54, marathon - 3:53 |
| Favourite distance |
10 km |
| Favourite race food, drink |
pre race, oatmeal and coffee, gatorade |
| Running history |
Started running in order to aide in quiting drinking April 26th 2003, lost 40lbs and ran my first half marathon in Sept 2003. Haven't stopped….. |
| Additional comments |
Life is motion. As long as I move, I live. Carpe diem |
Chris Kay (Stages 6 and 7) 2007 Ultimate finisher
| Hometown, Prov |
Toronto |
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| Age |
23 |
| Weight |
130 lbs |
| Goal |
To complete ENDURrun in under 15 hours |
| Personal bests |
5 km - 23:57; 10 km - 46:22; 1/2 marathon - 1:50; marathon - 4:04 |
| Favourite distance |
1/2 marathon |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Arthur’s smoothies, bagels, chocolate milk |
| Running history |
I've been running for about 4 years. I've started running to reduce
stress from work. I usally run the Canadian Running Series and a couple other races in Ontario |
| Additional comments |
I'm really excited to be back at ENDURrun this year, I had a great time
last year and met some great people and awsome runners. P.S. the photo is from on top of Chicopee |
Krista Kraemer (Stages 4, 6, and 7) 2008 Guest Rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Elmira, ON |
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| Age |
25 |
| Goal |
To complete the sport event this year, with the goal of doing the ultimate next year |
| Personal bests |
½marathon - 1:43 (Montreal 2005); marathon - 3:39 (Ottawa 2005), Ran Boston Marathon, 2006 |
| Favourite distance |
half marathon |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Accelerade, bananas, and oranges |
| Running history |
- Ottawa Marathon, may 2005, 3:39:31
- Montreal Half-Marathon, Sept 2005, 1:43:53
- Peterborough Half-Marathon, Feb. 2006, 1:50:56
- Boston Marathon, April 2006, 4:09
- Toronto Scotiabank Waterfront Half-Marathon, Sept 2007 1:48:10
- Honolulu Marathon, Dec 2007
- Waterloo Half-Marathon, April 2008, 1:50:18
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Dawn Lowe (Stage 1, 3, 6) 2008 Guest rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Richlandtown, Pennsylvania - currently - but I am originally from Canada! |
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| Age |
50 |
| Weight |
133 lbs and I hope to be a few pounds lighter by August! |
| Goal |
To complete my events and still be smiling! |
| Personal bests |
½ marathon 2:09; 5 km 29' (as you can see I am not a FAST runner!) ("Sure you are!" - web guy!) |
| Favourite distance |
I guess anything up to a half marathon and anything on a TRAIL!!!! |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Vinny's (local restaurant) pasta the night before a long run or race. Meusli
(my own recipe of oatmeal, raisins, soy milk, yogurt, cinnamon and vanilla) the
morning of, Clif shots and mango gatorade during, and rice and beans as my recovery meal. |
| Running history |
At age 21 I was working as a receptionist at a health club and the manager
challenged me to run around one City block (Toronto). I couldn´t do it but it
fueled my passion for running. I ran a few races in Toronto and ran through a
few snowy, icy winters. Then moved to the Dominican Republic. I ran on the beach
with my dogs every morning for 14 years! When I moved to PA, my enthusiasm waned
when faced with ice and snow again! Then I met a group of fantastic women runners.
We keep each other challenged and motivated and my enthusiasm has returned.
I am looking forward to the challenge and focus of training. |
Alex Zheglov (Stage 1) 2008 Guest Rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Waterloo, ON |
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| Age |
36 |
| Goal |
to finish Stage 1 |
| Personal bests |
5 km - 21:05; 10 km - 45:42; ½marathon - DNS. |
| Favourite distance |
10 km |
| Favourite race food, drink |
water in the middle of a 10 km and I haven't raced longer distances yet. |
| Running history |
Sept. 2005, went to a gym; Dec. 2005, decided that my favourite workout machine was the treadmill; Mar. 2006, tried running outdoors; and the rest is obvious! |
Stage 1 Renjit Abraham-Varghese, April Boultbee, Lynn Brooks, Steve Cage, Dave Carver, Cynthia Coulis, Steve Gaul, Le Lam, Sheri Kitching Robb, Dawn Lowe, Don MacLeod, Daniel Mahler, Jordan Schmidt, Jeff Winchester, Terrance Yantzi, Alex Zheglov
Stage 2 Aruni Abraham, April Boultbee
Stage 3 April Boultbee, Tiffany Dejak, Craig Dinsmore, Maija Heikkila, Dawn Lowe, Schmidt Family Relay
Stage 4 Steve Gaul, Krista Kraemer, Brenda Smith, Terrance Yantzi
Stage 5 Tim McDonnell
Stage 6 Michael Archibald, Rachel Biggs, April Boultbee, Melissa Erskine, Steve Gaul, Chris Kay, Krista Kraemer, Dawn Lowe, Robert Menzies, Jen Mohr, Valerie Patton
Stage 7 Renjit Abraham-Varghese, Shazaad Ali-Shah, Heather Campbell, Jen Carroll, Jason Erb, Conor Gill, Chris Kay, Krista Kraemer, Henricus Vermue, Terrance Yantzi
