Announcing the 2009 ENDURrun CONTENDERS registered to date!
This page is being updated with the contenders' stats/bio. If you are a 2009 contender [Ultimate, Sport, Relay, or Guest], please send your info to the webmaster or email it to info@endurrun.com and we'll update your profile. Please feel free to provide your own personal info suggestions too!
The 2009 Tough Runners
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Ultimate |
Sport |
Guest |
| Male |
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- Steve Bourne
- Andy Carney
- Jason Erb
- Craig Dinsmore
- Denis Feeney
- Harvey Godbehere
- Brian Groot
- Larry Hardman
- John Hughes
- Mike Lahn
- Will Ma
- Mike McDonald
- Robert Menzies
- Nick Phillips
- Roman Poterski
- Larry Robbins
- Schmidt Family Relay
- Jorge A. RuizCruz
- Aidan Rutherford
- Brett Slomke
- Craig Spear
- John Summers
- Rashaad Vahed
- Jeff Winchester
- Russell Wood
- Alex Zheglov
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| Female |
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- Mary Albino
- Janelle Anderson
- Rachel Biggs
- Joanne Boustead
- Rachel Campbell
- Jennifer Clark
- Becky Cosford
- Cynthia Coulis
- Kimberly Elworthy
- Melissa Erskine
- Margaret Hancock
- Jodi Kalman
- Marsha Kideckel
- Alison Kroeker
- Le Lam
- Pamela McDermott
- Kim Parr
- Barbara Poterski
- Lisa Rutherford
- Brenda Smith
- Andrea Sweny
- April Woodcock
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| Relay Teams |
- Chariots for Hire
- Runners’ Choice Distance Diva’s
- Runners’ Choice Distance Dude’s
- TriCity Striders
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2009 Ultimate Event Contenders
Jeff Ashizawa, 2006, 2007 Ultimate finisher, 2008 Sport winner
| Hometown, Prov |
Waterloo, ON |
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| Age |
43 |
| 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, 2008 Ultimate finisher
| Hometown, Prov |
Ajax, ON |
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| Age |
37 |
| Weight |
It varies |
| Goal |
Enjoy another week of running the ENDURrun |
| Personal bests |
5 km - 19:05, 10 km - 40:16, ½ marathon - 1:34:53, marathon - 3:14:22, 100 km - 10:49:00, 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, did my first race in 2004, and haven't looked back! I enjoy variety and have run everything from a "beer miler" to a 100 km Ultra, road and off road races (including trail races and mud runs), and both pure running events and navigation (both urban and off-road) events. |
| Additional comments |
I'm looking forward to adding the third ENDURrun notch to my belt! |
Me and my niece April running the 10 km Oasis Zoo Run in October 2008. |
Joanne Bink, 2006 Guest, 2007 2008 Ultimate finisher
| Hometown, Prov |
Waterloo, ON |
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| Age |
42 |
| 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?! |
Sonja Bissegger, 2009 rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Safnern, BE, Switzerland |
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| Age |
28 |
| Weight |
130 lbs |
| Goal |
Finishing the ENDURrun!! (Especially the marathon) |
| Personal bests |
½ marathon - 2:13 |
| Favourite distance |
16km (Trailrunning) |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Isostar drink and bars |
| Running history |
different races : 5km, 16km, several half-marathons |
April Boultbee, 2005 and 2007 Ultimate Female Champion and Record Holder, 2008 Guest
| Hometown, Prov |
Toronto, ON |
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| Age |
37 |
| Goal |
to beat my finish time of 2005 (12:13:16) |
| 10 km, Marathon PBs |
5 km - 18:18; 8 km - 31:01; 10 km - 36:34; ½ marathon - 1:23:12; marathon - 2:57:34; ENDURrun - 12:12:13 |
| 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. |
Melanie Boultbee, 2005, 2007 Ultimate finisher, 2008 Guest
| Hometown, Prov |
Toronto, ON |
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| Age |
37 |
| 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. |
Sarah Brown, 2009 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Kitchener, ON |
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| Age |
51 (just so when you meet me you think I look absolutely amazing for 51!!!! |
| Weight |
8lbs 11oz |
| Goals |
to finish, and be too tired to be afraid of the marathon last stage :) and to hydrate with a cold bud lite lime with tif at the finish line!! |
| Personal bests |
(in this Decade!!*) 1/2-1:44; Ironman 12:39 |
| Favourite distance |
finish line to car |
| Favourite race food, drink |
All this running has made me hanker for grilled cheese, Happy Meals, and alot of beer |
| Running history |
since grade 5 - That has to be at least 10000 hours - I don't think Malcolm Gladwell knows what he is talking about??? |
| Additional comments |
"...have to be crazy..." seems to be the most frequent thing I hear lately. Hoping to qualify for Boston - and then travel there with Lloyd and Julie and his whole family! As my entourage!!! |
| Pit crew |
my husband Jeff, kids Julia, Jonah, Jack, Jessie and Domi (hairy and not biological) |
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Tiffany Dejak, 2009 Ultimate rookie, 2008 Guest runner
| Hometown, Prov |
Uxbridge, ON |
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| Age |
24 |
| Weight |
112 lbs |
| Goals |
To survive The ENDURrun so I can move to New Zealand in September as planned! |
| Personal bests |
Half marathon: 1:36…hey I never claimed to be fast! |
| Favourite distance |
25km trail race….that doesn't mean I am looking forward tothe Chicopee leg. |
| Favourite race food, drink |
GU, sharkies, gatorade, whatever they are giving out for free on the course. Favourite POST race food: bacon cheeseburger and a cold beer! |
| Running history |
Still a rookie to the whole long distance thing. A former sprint hurdler who decided to run a 10km trail race during the summer of 2007 loved it, ran my first half marathon that November and loved that, ran my first marathon August 2008 and you guessed it, I loved and so here I am 2 years after my first 10km attempting to complete The ENDURrun……should be interesting… |
| Additional comments |
Last summer I ran the 30km cross country leg of The ENDURrun and the post race food was amazing…the best roast beef sandwich I have ever had and I can't wait for another one! |
Chris Duke, 2006, 2007, 2008 Ultimate finisher
| Hometown, Prov |
Guelph, ON |
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| Age |
43 |
| Weight |
63 kg |
| Goal |
Beat my 2006 and 2007 and 2008 ENDURrun overall times plus each stage time. Lifetime goal : for my children to enter a race and beat me. |
| Personal bests |
5 km - 19:12, 10 km - 40:06, ½marathon - 1:30:39, marathon - 3:09:21, 50 km (trail) - 4:29, ENDURrun - 11:52:25. |
| 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 about 18 marathons and a couple 50 km ultras which I really love. But I was tired after that. |
Costas Farassoglou, 2009 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Ottawa, ON (Born and raised in Kitchener, ON) |
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| Age |
29 |
| Weight |
145 lbs |
| Goals |
To complete the ENDURrun Ultimate Event in 13.5 hours, and still have enough energy to stand up :) |
| Personal bests |
5km - 19:06, 8 km- 31:34, 10 km- 39:20, 21.1 km- 1:26:25, 30 km- 2:28:18, marathon - 3:29:40 |
| Favourite distance |
21.1 km |
| Favourite race food, drink |
orange, banana, bagel, Carb-BOOM gel |
| Running history |
I started running cross-country and track in high-school, and have over 15 years of running experience. I kept it up during university, but didn't start doing any road races until 2004. I have completed 5 Marathons(Ottawa, Mississauga, Prince Edward County, Victoria, BC and the Athens Classic Marathon, Greece), 2 Around the Bays (30K), 9 Half Marathons and numerous 10K and 5K runs throughou Ontario. For me, running is a way of life...running offers the excitement of meeting new people, seeing new places and staying in great physical shape. |
Savvas Farassoglou, 2009 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Ottawa,ON (grew up in Kitchener) |
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| Age |
29 |
| Weight |
160 lbs |
| Goals |
To complete the race in about 13.5 hrs and look reasonablly well after each race. |
| Personal bests |
5 km - 19:08, 10 km - 37:32, 21.1 km - 1:23:42, 30 km - 2:18:18, marathon - 3:19:25 |
| Favourite distance |
Half-Marathon |
| Favourite race food, drink |
orange, banana, gatorade and recently began taking gels |
| Running history |
I have been running continuously for about 14 years. Originally, i began racing x-country in high-school (Grand River) and kept running through university. I was on the University of Waterloo cross-country running team for two years. I have done 5 marathons (Mississauga, Picton, Ottawa, Victoria(BC) and Athens, Greece). My running has been an essential part to enjoy life and travel the world. |
Bob Jackman, 2006 and 2008 Ultimate winner, 2007 entrant
| Hometown, Prov |
Warwick, Rhode Island, U.S.A. |
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| Age |
26 |
| 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 - 2:40:47, 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! |
Jackie Jackman, 2008 Ultimate winner, 2007 Guest runner
| Hometown, Prov |
Warwick, Rhode Island, U.S.A. |
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| Age |
30 |
| Goal |
To complete the event and run smart! |
| Running Club |
Tuesday Night Turtles and Brooks ID program member |
| Personal bests |
5 km - 18:49, 10 km - 38:36, 10 miles - 65:14, marathon - 3:03:59, ENDURrun - 12:17:20 |
| 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! |
Jack Kilislian, 2009 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Knoxville, TN |
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| Age |
39 |
| Weight |
150 lbs (68kg) |
| Goals |
Make it to the Champs-Elysees |
| Personal bests |
10 km - 40:17. 15 km - 1:01:43, ½marathon - 1:32:12, 50 km - 4:43:20 |
| Favourite distance |
50 km |
| Favourite race food, drink |
GU, Gatorade |
| Running history |
Started running in 1996 by doing a 5K, got addicted. In 2004 did my first 50K, loved it! |
| Additional comments |
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Holger Kleinke, 2008 Ultimate finisher, 2006, 2007 Relay team member
| Hometown, Prov |
Waterloo, ON |
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| Age |
thirty twelve |
| Weight |
way too high |
| Goal |
get into better shape |
| Personal bests |
5 km - 19:22; 10 km - 40:58; ½marathon - 1:29, marathon - 3:10; 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 9 years, first ultra in '03 |
A. Duff McLaren, 2007, 2008 Ultimate finisher
| Hometown |
Toronto (but I was born in Galt, Ontario) |
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| Age |
60 (puts me in the Grand Master age category! and still not sure how I feel bout this) |
| Weight |
157 lbs |
| 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.
- To run a 4 hour (BQ) marathon time at the close of the 2009 ENDURrun event.
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| Favourite distance |
Runner since 1990, I don’t specialize, I have run all distances |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Hammer products (Sustained energy , Recoverite) |
| Running history |
- First Race : High Park 8km 1990
- Number of races completed 180+
- Marathons Completed: 30+
- PB Marathon 3.29.53 in 1998 –Niagara Falls, qualified for Boston twice
- Marathons include Toronto, Niagara Falls, London (Ont), Quebec City, New York, Chicago, and Boston
- Successful Pace Rabbit for: -Around the Bay (3hr), Mississagua Marathon(4hr & 4:15),Toronto Waterfront Marathon (4:15)
- Completed 10+ 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 2007in 12 hours 49 minutes
- 2007 and 2008 ENDURrun Events (top 10 finisher)
- Laugevegur Iceland, 55 km Ultra Trail Run (2008)
- Two Oceans Ultra Marathon (56km) Cape Town South Africa (2009)
- 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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Steve Metzger, 2009 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Toronto, ON |
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| Age |
33 |
| Weight |
132ish |
| Goals |
To complete all stages in 12 hours (but really just to finish) |
| Personal bests |
5 km - 18:26, ½marathon - 1:25, 3:06 marathon this year in Boston |
| Favourite distance |
Marathon (not always during the race though) |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Gu and Accelerade, fresh pasta and sauce from the local market beforehand |
| Running history |
5 years of marathons (8), a few halves and a smattering of shorter races during that time, joined the Longboat Roadrunners in Toronto last year, and now I also run cross country in the fall |
| Additional comments |
Extremely excited about the event since I saw the postcard for it in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon bag |
Paul Mora, 2009 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Scarborough, Ontario |
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| Age |
39 |
| Weight |
165 lbs |
| Goals |
To finish (of course), to meet other crazy runners, to continue my quest for Boston qualification, and above all else, to have a good time! |
| Personal bests |
5 km - 21:12, 10 km - 45:28, marathon - 3:49:13 |
| Favourite distance |
The 10 km and half marathon |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Gummi bears, Pop Tarts (pre-run), eLoad, Clif Bloks |
| Running history |
Started running in 2004 to get in better shape, worked my way from 5 km up to doing my first marathon in 2006 (Ottawa). I've run a total of 6 marathons (Mississauga x 2, Toronto, Scotia, Ottawa, and New York). I am currently working towards qualifying for Boston 2010. |
| Additional comments |
I am looking forward to seeing what the hype is all about, and to see what I'm capable of as a runner. |
Dave Nash, 2008 Ultimate finisher
| Hometown, Prov |
Guelph, ON (by way of St. John's Newfoundland) |
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| Age |
37 |
| Weight |
190 lbs. |
| Running goal |
To beat my last years time in every stage of the ENDURrun. |
| PBs |
½marathon - 1:49:33 (2008 ENDURrun), marathon - 4:05:20 (2008 Scotia Bank Waterfront Marathon) |
| Favourite distance |
My favorite distance is now 160 km |
| Favourite racing foods |
My favorite race food and drink is now any desert made by Loyd's beautiful wife Julie. |
| Favourite workout |
Boxing training |
| Running history |
Completed first marathon at the Scotia Bank Waterfront Marathon in September of 2006 in a time of 4:13. I have since run 3 Marathons and completed last year's ENDURrun in a total time of 16:14:30. |
| Additional comments |
I am One Tough Runner!!!! |
Maureen Pecknold (AKA "slow moe"), 2009 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Toronto, most recently |
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| Age |
41 |
| Weight |
120 lbs (on a good day) |
| Goals |
For Endurrun, my goal is to finish all the races, still be able to stand up, and still like running enough to do a fall race or two. |
| Personal bests |
½marathon - 1:59:00 (Toronto) |
| Favourite distance |
I like all distances for different reasons, so I can't say that I have a favourite. |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Diluted e-load and those little jelly-like cubes that Clif makes. |
| Running history |
I do not consider myself a "serious" runner in that I do not run not for the sake of running, but to stay fit for other things. I have never run more than 3 or 4 times a week, so this race will be a real challenge for me! I have run 11 marathons, two ultras in the 50K range, and a bunch of shorter races. Never very fast, but I am OK with that. |
| Additional comments |
Mostly, I am just out there to have fun and try new things. Aside from which, ultra runners are some of the nicest athletes I've ever met! |
Justin Pozin, 2008 Ultimate finisher
| Hometown, Prov |
Toronto, Ont. |
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| Age |
29 |
| Weight |
170 lbs. |
| Goal |
- To finish in under 12:30
- To beat my stage times from last year
- To finish the whole thing running and smiling
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| Personal bests |
5 km - 18:32 (Pride Run 2008), 10 km - 37:23 (Sporting Life 2008),10 mile -1:05:03 (Nissan 2008), ½marathon - 1:24:42 (Mississauga), 30 km - 2:14:39 (ATB 2008), marathon - 3:34:37 (ENDURrun 2008), EndurRun: 12:35:17 (2008) |
| Favourite distance |
½marathon |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Vector cereal (no milk), Vanilla Gel Pack, water |
| Running history |
Ran in high school but stopped in sniversity. First half was Canadian International in 2002, and have been running ever since. This is my second EndurRun. |
| Additional Comments |
Excited to share the experience this year not only with my wife, Nancy, but with my son Jacob as well (he will be 9 months old!). Looking forward to seeing everyone once again! |
Dave Rutherford, 2008 Sport finisher
| Hometown, Prov |
Waterloo, ON |
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| Age |
45 in July |
| Weight |
175lbs (6' 2") |
| Goal |
To finish with a stronger marathon than last year when I completed The ENDURrun Sport. |
| Personal bests |
5 km- 17:43 (2006), 10 km - 38:16 (2008 - ENDURrun Stage 6), half - 1:23:39 (2007), marathon - 3:31 (2004). 50 km trail - 4:09 (2009) |
| Favourite distance |
All |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Pre meal hours ahead: Banana, Grape Juice, Cooked Oats and Soy Bevy, Coffee
During: mostly whatever the aid stations are handing out
Post: Anything within reach, especially if it's a sourdough glazed donut |
| Running history |
Running and Duathlon background for the past half dozen years. Got into some trail racing in 2008 and had a blast with The ENDURrun Stage 5: Chicopee! |
| Additional comments |
Last year I really enjoyed the ENDURrun experience, volunteering in a couple of Ultimate stages with my daughter, Holly, and participating in the Sport. Looking forward to the full challenge and fun of The ENDURrun Ultimate this year.
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Kela Weber, 2009 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Thorndale, ON |
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| Age |
29 |
| Weight |
165 lbs |
| Goal |
Finish without a midrace nap |
| Personal bests |
Backyard marathons ~4hrs, 100m - 11.49 sec |
| Favourite distance |
Fridge to the couch ---> or 10k |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Hammer Gels, Gatorade, Cliff bars |
| Running history |
Backyard marathons, Backyard triathlons, Short distance track and field |
| Additional comments |
I've always been more of a cyclist (24hr moutain bike races, Bicycle tour holidays, etc.) ---> This will be a fun challenge. |
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2009 Sport Event Contenders
Stefan Gudmundson, 2009 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
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| Age |
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| Weight |
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| Goals |
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| Personal bests |
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| Favourite distance |
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| Favourite race food, drink |
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| Running history |
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| Additional comments |
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Chris Kay, 2009 Sport rookie, 2008 Guest (Stages 6 and 7), 2007 Ultimate finisher
| Hometown, Prov |
Toronto |
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| Age |
24 |
| Weight |
130 lbs |
| Goal |
To complete ENDURrun in under 15 hours |
| Personal bests |
5 km - 23:57; 10 km - 46:22; ½ 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 |
Chris McKinnon, 2006 Guest participant, 2007 Sport, 2008 Sport, 2009 Sport contender
| Hometown, Prov |
Kitchener, ON |
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| Age |
32 |
| Weight |
190 lbs. |
| Height |
6' |
| Goal |
Get under 7 hours on the last three days or magically get under 3:30:00 in the marathon |
| Personal bests |
5 km - 19:20; 8 km - 34:43; 10 km - 42:37; ½ marathon - 1:35:10; 30 km - 2:22:07; marathon - 3:33:15 |
| Running history |
I've only run for 3 years, but I feel like I'd be lost if I had to stop. I still do dislike the training runs before work, but I'm growing to enjoy the long runs on Sunday afternoons - it is a great time to think about all kinds of stuff. My race total is now up to 40 races and I'm out of the Clydesdale category - look out 150lb 31-year-olds! |
| Running Inspiration |
I run because I love to eat and I hear it has some health benefits as well! |
| My Fan Club/Massage Team |
My favourite three people will be cheering me on this year and if I play my cards right they also give me a few massages: my cute wife Mel, my little runner Owen, and my 8-month old little Claire. |
Lindsay Oldham, 2009 Sport rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
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| Age |
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| Weight |
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| Goal |
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| Personal bests |
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| Favourite distance |
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| Favourite race food, drink |
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| Running history |
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Steven Parke, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008 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. |
2009 Relay Team Contenders
Chariots for Hire (C. Serran, S. Cameron, W. Nethercott, R. Olson, C. Duke)
Runners’ Choice Distance Diva’s
Runners’ Choice Distance Dude’s
TriCity Striders
2009 Guest Contenders
- Stage 1 Mary Albino, Janelle Anderson, Steve Bourne, Jennifer Clark, Cynthia Coulis, Kimberly Elworthy, Jason Erb, Larry Hardman, Jodi Kalman, Alison Kroeker, Le Lam, Barbara Poterski, Roman Poterski, Rashaad Vahed, Jeff Winchester, Russell Wood
- Stage 2 Rachel Campbell
- Stage 3 Schmidt Family Relay
- Stage 4 Becky Cosford, Jodi Kalman, Mike Lahn, John Summers, Russell Wood
- Stage 5 Andy Carney
- Stage 6 Rachel Biggs, Becky Cosford, Craig Dinsmore, Melissa Erskine, Denis Feeney, Margaret Hancock, John Hughes, Marsha Kideckel, Le Lam, Pamela McDermott, Robert Menzies, Kim Parr, Nick Phillips, Larry Robbins, Aidan Rutherford, Lisa Rutherford, Craig Spear, John Summers, April Woodcock, Alex Zheglov
- Stage 7 Joanne Boustead, Harvey Godbehere, Brian Groot, Mike McDonald, Will Ma, Brett Slomke, Brenda Smith, Andrea Sweny, Jeff Winchester
Marsha Kideckel, Guest rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Toronto, ON |
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| Goal |
- to finish the race with all my limbs intact (see running history)
- to finish in time such that my family still remembers I'm running and is still waiting for me.
- If I finish, not to be last (I'm competitive); second last is okay (not that competitive.)
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| Running history |
I started running late in life. The only timed run I completed was the Sporting Life 10K a few years ago. Last year, I fell in the middle of the Sporting Life Run and lost 2 teeth. (Thus, goal 1.) Last year I didn't run as I completed dental surgery. This year I'm running with a mouth guard. |
| Additional comments |
I'm a wimp in the heat. If it's too hot, I'll cheer from the sidelines. My husband and son are running. |
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Brenda Smith, Guest rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Caledonia |
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| Age |
30 to 35 category |
| Weight |
That's between me, the scale, and my refrigerator. |
| Goal |
Finish the marathon under 5 hours, and on the same day that I started. |
| Personal bests |
I've only done 2 marathons so far. My first marathon was Toronto many moons ago in a time of 5 hours and 30 min. My 2nd one was 2005 in a time of 5 hours and 5 minutes, although that one I did have a bit of a swim and bike beforehand as it was part of Ironman Lake Placid. |
| Favourite distance |
I love the halfs. It's long enough you really enjoy the scenery, and not too long you can't walk afterwards. I love that the marathon course is 2 loops, that's 2 halfs for the price of one! |
| Favourite race food, drink |
My favourite race drink is Eload and water. As for food, I'm still working on that one. I'm looking to replace my Power Gels, any suggestions? |
| Running history |
I've raced triathlons for over 10 years, Sprints, Olympic, Half Ironman and Ironman distance. This year decided to take a side trip and do more running. This ENDURrun seems really interesting! |
| Additional comments |
I tip my hat to all the Ultimate Participants. That's awesome you will be out there each day. You're my heros! I'm happy to be running with you for just one day. A pre-thank you to Lloyd for organizing such a crazy event. One of these days I'll be geared up to sign up for the whole week. Also thank you to all the volunteers for spending the time out there too. |
Russel Wood, Guest rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Timmins, ON |
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| Age |
30 |
| Weight |
165 lbs |
| Goal |
Beat my PB half marathon time; qualify for Boston in 2010.
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| Personal bests |
5 km - 18:53, ½marathon - 1:26:56, 30 km - 2:12:57 |
| Favourite distance |
the half |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Nothing terribly exciting. Granola bar, banana, apple. |
| Running history |
Ran a bit in high school. Only ran to the beer store during university... quit smoking and started running again about 2 yrs ago and got a little serious last summer. |
| Additional comments |
I'm looking forward to taking part as a guest this year in order to check out the ENDURrun. Ultimate participation may happen in 2010. |
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