Are you a 2010 contender [Ultimate, Sport, Relay, or Guest]? please send your info to info@endurrun.com and we'll update your profile. Please feel free to provide your own personal info suggestions too!
The 20010 Tough Runners
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Ultimate |
Sport |
Guest |
| Male |
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- Denis Allen
- Chris Battaglia
- Vince Charbonneau
- Jason Erb
- Brian Groot
- Ian Grzegorczyk
- Larry Hardman
- Chris Holloway
- Rajpal Singh Kang
- Robert Menzies
- Larry Robbins
- Aidan Rutherford
- Dave Rutherford
- Family Schmidt
- Brad Stafford
- Alex Zheglov
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| Female |
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- Emily Caron
- Cynthia Coulis
- Mandi Devrieze
- Paige Doherty
- Marsha Kideckel
- Lisa Rutherford
- Family Schmidt
- Holly Scott
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| Relay Teams |
- Boot Camp
- Crossfit Kitchener 1
- Crossfit Kitchener 2
- The Highlanders (Vince Blair, Rod MacDonald)
- Monumental Effort
- Putman Pacers
- Runners' Choice Distance Divas
- Runners' Choice Distance Dudes
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2010 Ultimate Event Contenders
Johanne Audet, 2010 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Gatineau, Quebec |
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| Age |
45 |
| Weight |
110-112 lbs |
| Goals |
Pace myself well and finish the event. |
| Personal bests |
5 km - 21:53; 10 km - 44:39; ½ marathon - 1:40:20; marathon - 3:40:28 |
| Favourite distance |
half marathon |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Vega sport, Carb Boom, eLoad |
| Running history |
I started running when I was 14 years old to improve my cardio while playing volley ball competitively. Occasionnaly I would run a 5K or a 10K.The year of my 40th birthday I decide to try a half-marathon and 2 years later I ran my first marathon with my husband Gilles. |
| Additional comments |
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Joanne Bink, 2008, 2009 Ultimate finisher
| Hometown, Prov |
Waterloo, ON |
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| Age |
43 |
| Weight |
130 lbs. |
| Goals |
To do my absolute best |
| Personal bests |
10 km - 39:44; ½ marathon - 1:26:30; 30 km - 2:06:12; marathon - 2:58:55; ENDURrun - 12:23:59 |
| Favourite distance |
Marathon |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Hammer Gel, Lemon Lime Gatorade |
| Running history |
For years I've been a time-oriented, goal-based runner. I am most proud of achieving my 'ultimate' goal of 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, 2008 and 2009 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?! |
Patrick Campbell, 2004 relay runner, 2010 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Waterdown, ON |
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| Age |
50 |
| Weight |
150 lbs |
| Goals |
To take first place in some events this year and next year for my new age category. As well as promote health and fitness. |
| Personal bests |
5 km - 18:05; 10 km - 36:12, ½ marathon - 1:21:21; Around the Bay 30 km - 1:59:55; marathon - 2:50:25; 100 km - 9:08:43; half Ironman - 4:40:05; Ironman Panama City Florida - 9:47:00 |
| Favourite distance |
½ marathon |
| Favourite race food, drink |
I don't have any favour food during a race, yet I love beer at the end, and Gatorade during |
| Running history |
I have been running seriously since 1997, and I peaked in 2003 when I qualified for both Boston Marathon and Hawaii all in one event, and had a PB on my 10 km time which started all my running. |
| Additional comments |
I am looking forward to my new age category and hoping to get my speed back, so I can continue achieve more running goals moving forward. |
Jen DeWit, 2010 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Waterloo, ON |
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| Age |
27 |
| Weight |
160-ish? |
| Goals |
To complete the ENDURrun… hopefully still smiling on Sunday |
| Personal bests |
As far as races I've trained for go:
Half - 1:45:26 Full - We'll see how Mississauga goes! |
| Favourite distance |
Each distance offers it's own challenge - maybe in a couple years I'll nail down a favourite |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Racing/running: carbooms and cliffshots, eload, gatorade, endurox
Post race: Mill Street Tankhouse or red wine and some sort of BBQ'd meat... and maybe ice cream :) |
| Running history |
I ran highschool XC for a couple years to stay in shape for soccer but didn't seriously get into running until 2007. Since then I've completed a variety of road races from 5km to half-marathons - first full in May! |
| Additional comments |
I've heard many great things about the ENDURrun and I'm excited to be participating this year! Happy training everyone!! |
Michael De Ciantis, 2010 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Toronto, ON |
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| Age |
26 (1983) |
| Weight |
155 lbs. |
| Goals |
Would like to be able to run a sub-4 hour marathon in spite of the rigorous schedule in the 7 days prior to the last day. |
| Personal bests |
½ marathon - 1:56; marathon - 4:24 |
| Favourite distance |
25 kms |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Banana, water |
| Running history |
Starting running at the beginning of 2008 with Team in Training. In two short years, I've run in 15 races, of which 5 have been marathons. The 5 marathons came over a period of 10 months. I have run Toronto International, Scotiabank Waterfront, Ottawa Marathon, Mayors Marathon (Alaska), and Honolulu Marathon. |
| Additional comments |
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Kyle den Bak, 2010 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Ottawa, ON |
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| Age |
28 |
| Weight |
165 lbs |
| Goals |
I would like to test my abilities as a runner. Ultimately, I think merely finishing the challenge will be fullfilling!! However, I'm setting a tentative goal time of 13 hours |
| Personal bests |
10 km - 39:52; marathon - 3:17:46 |
| Favourite distance |
My favourite distance is the marathon. Not because it is my best distance -its not- but because it tests you in so many different ways mentally and physically. Every marathon finish is special and memorable. |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Pre-Race- Bob's Red Mill extra thick cut oats. Balanced blood sugar baby! Race Fuel: Raspberry Carb Boom Race Drink: Gu Post Race Drink: Beer and/or Green Tea |
| Running history |
I've been running since 2007. I used to think marathon runners were insane. I guess I just caught the bug. I've run four Marathons since as well as a smattering of middle distance races. Running has become somewhat of an obsession. I'm consistantly learning and experimenting with my training and learning from success and failure. This event will easily be the craziest thing I've ever done to date |
| Additional comments |
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Matt Farrell, 2010 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
London, ON |
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| Age |
34 |
| Weight |
175 lbs |
| Goals |
Finish! |
| Personal bests |
5 km - 18:59; 10 km - 41:11; 15 km - 1:05:59; ½ marathon - 13146; marathon - 3:35:05 |
| Favourite distance |
1/2 Ironman Triathlon; If I have to pick a favourite running distance then I would say half marathon |
| Favourite race food, drink |
E-load, Accelerade, GU, Cliff Shot Blocks |
| Running history |
My dad inspired me to take up running in 2004. Having played football and rugby for nearly 12 years, something low- impact seemed attractive. I ran my first 5K at the Billy Taylor Road Race in Guelph, and never looked back!
In 2007 I made the 'transition' to triathlon, and in 2009 I completed my first Ironman in Louisville Kentucky. |
| Additional comments |
My 2010 race calendar includes the Mississauga Marathon and Half Ironman triathlons in New Hampshire and Muskoka |
Ramona Gellel, 2010 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Pickering, ON |
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| Age |
42 |
| Weight |
105 lbs. |
| Goals |
To complete the ENDURrun |
| Personal bests |
marathon - 3:08 |
| Favourite distance |
Marathon or farther.. |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Nestea Active. I HATE Gels but take them anyway. I like to suck on Werthers candies |
| Running history |
I have been running for more than 25 years, 5 times a week or more. 12 years ago I started running marathons and half marathons. I am the virtual run coach for the the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. As well, I have coached many running clinics from Learn to Run to the Marathon for the Pickering Running Room. |
| Additional comments |
I am looking forward to this new challenge. Thanks for organizing it |
Jessica Hageman, 2010 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Schenectady, NY |
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| Age |
34 |
| Weight |
155 lbs. |
| Goals |
Make friends with hills |
| Personal bests |
10 km - 21:09; marathon - 3:23.53; 50 mile - 9:25 |
| Favourite distance |
Marathon |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Peanut Butter & Honey; Boiled Potatoes; Perpetuem; Hammer gels or PowerBar gels |
| Running history |
I've always run to stay in shape for basketball & volleyball. Now I run for the sake of running & do more of it than bb & vb. I have been doing marathons & ultras for the last few years. Love it! |
| Additional comments |
I randomly found this event online. My boyfriend is from Canada so knew I could convince him to do it! |
Jessica Garneau, a.k.a. Jess, 2010 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Victoriaville, Quebec |
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| Age |
20 |
| Weight |
125-130 lbs. |
| Goals |
To finish it, have fun, make some friends, learn new stuff and be really sore at the end! |
| Personal bests |
When I beat some army guy :) haha |
| Favourite distance |
Run until I get tired! |
| Favourite race food, drink |
My favorite race is of course the army run. I am Vegan so I love all kind of healthy/organic food. I only drink water, soy/rice milk and tea. |
| Running history |
I hated running when I first join the Canadian Forces three years ago. Now everything has changed. I am now training on my own and I find that my life has completely changed. I love the competition spirit and can find the adrenaline to push myself in that sport. I only started running to compete a year ago but I will certainty never stop. I found a beautiful sport that releases my stress and makes me a happier and healthier person. |
| Additional comments |
I hated running when I first join the Canadian Forces three years ago. Now everything has changed. I am now training on my own and I find that my life has completely changed. I love the competition spirit and can find the adrenaline to push myself in that sport. I only started running to compete a year ago but I will certainty never stop. I found a beautiful sport that releases my stress and makes me a happier and healthier person. |
Gilles Gervais, 2010 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Gatineau, Quebec |
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| Age |
40 |
| Weight |
163 lbs. |
| Goals |
Finish and have fun!! |
| Personal bests |
10 km - 42:11; ½ marathon - 1:32:38; marathon - 3:25:45 |
| Favourite distance |
Any run longer than an hour. |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Vega drinks, eload and carb boom. |
| Running history |
I've been running for 28 years and my wife Johanne brought me in the competition scene in 2006. |
| Additional comments |
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Reid Hayes, 2010 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Waterloo, ON |
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| Age |
15 |
| Weight |
145 lbs. |
| Goals |
To figure out what exhaustion's all about, and find my limit. |
| Personal bests |
6 km - 20:18; 10 km - 37:27; ½ marathon - 1:39:xx; marathon - 0:0:00 |
| Favourite distance |
I'm a big fan of the 160km staged race, actually the 10k's pretty great. |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Rice, Bananas, Water |
| Running history |
I'm a relative newcomer to the sport, I've been running all my life but have only really gotten into it competitively since I started highschool a year and a half ago. |
| Additional comments |
Any advice from veteran runners would be greatly appreciated. Good luck Derek. |
Rodney Howland, 2010 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Waterloo, ON |
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| Age |
48 |
| Weight |
170 |
| Goals |
My goal in this ENDURrun is to finish the full event and put in respectable times for each leg. I also hope to learn some valuable lessons about running and training for such an event. Finally, I hope to meet some great runners and find some new friends in the process. |
| Personal bests |
10 km - 41:07; ½ marathon - 1:39:04; marathon - 3:28:38 |
| Favourite distance |
At the moment I would have to say that a half marathon is my favourite distance, because that is where my legs have decided my race was mostly over in my last two marathons and in a 30km race. |
| Favourite race food, drink |
I drink water, but I sometimes spike it with sugar, I also will add a dash of salt to the water and sometimes lemon juice. I munch on Larabars if the run is over 20km. |
| Running history |
Not counting my youth I have been running for about the last 10 years. I started running, because I wanted to do triathlons and well... one thing lead to another and I ran my first marathon in 2004. I find running to be a good excuse to travel, Since 2004 I have run 8 marathons and many more shorter distances. These runs have taken me to at least 4 provinces, two states and to Italy (Rome City Marathon). I enjoy races that have a community feel to them so I would say that the Cabot Trail Relay is my favourite race. I run, because I like challenges and events like the ENDURrun appeal to me as soon as I hear about them. Eventually I would like to try some ultramarathons and maybe an Ironman... if I ever get time to dust the cobwebs off my bike! |
| Additional comments |
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Bob Jackman, 2007 entrant, 2006, 2007, and 2008 Ultimate winner
| Hometown, Prov |
Warwick, Rhode Island, U.S.A. |
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| Age |
27 |
| 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! |
Jodi Kalman, 2010 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Kitchener, ON |
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| Age |
45 |
| Goals |
to finish and to look good!! |
| Personal bests |
5 km - 19:20; marathon - 3:51 |
| Favourite distance |
marathon |
| Running history |
first marathon was New York in 1989, have completed 10 in total |
| Additional comments |
thanks to my treadmill training buddy and friend Joanne! |
Michael Kalman, 2010 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Kitchener, ON |
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| Age |
54 |
| Goals |
to successfully complete all the stages |
| Personal bests |
5 km - 16:05; 10 km - 34:17; ½ marathon - 1:17; marathon - 2:48
Please note these were all 17-18 years ago!! |
| Favourite distance |
Hoping after Stage 7 that it's 160 km! |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Never did drink much during races so I'll have to work on this one. |
| Running history |
Really off and on for years, most running was between '91-'93; 10 marathons including 2 Bostons |
Catherine Kelly, 2010 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Cambridge Ontario |
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| Age |
33 |
| Weight |
145 lbs |
| Goals |
To finish strong |
| Personal bests |
10 km - 42:10; ½ marathon - 1:31:16; marathon - 3:30:39 |
| Favourite distance |
To race - the half marathon- I've done a lot of these, to train - 16 km |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Vector mixed with bran flakes in a chocolate milk/skim milk combo... Drink is G2 |
| Running history |
I have been running on and off for about 10 years.I became serious about 3 years ago and started entering races. I've recently begun placing both overall and in my age category, and completed my first marathon in September 2009. |
| Additional comments |
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Jack Kilislian, 2009 Ultimate finisher
| Hometown, Prov |
Knoxville, TN |
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| Age |
40 |
| Weight |
150 lbs (68 kg) |
| Goals |
Beat all of last year's times! Yeah, baby!!! |
| Personal bests |
5 km - 19:05; 8 km - 31:49; 10 km - 40:17; 15 km - 1:00:57; ½ marathon - 1:30:16; marathon - 3:24:09; 50 km - 4:41:52; 80 km - 8:47:12 |
| Favourite distance |
Half-Marathon & 50K |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Gatorade and GU |
| Running history |
Started running in 1996 by doing a 5K, got addicted. In 2004 did my first 50K, loved it! |
| Additional comments |
ENDURrun is the best race I've ever been a part of. Thanks, Lloyd & family & volunteers! |
Holger Kleinke, 2008, 2009 Ultimate finisher, 2006, 2007 Relay team member
| Hometown, Prov |
Waterloo, ON |
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| Age |
43 |
| Weight |
155 lbs |
| Goals |
to enjoy my third Endurrun in 12:59 |
| Personal bests |
10 km - 40:15; marathon - 3:07; 100 km - 9:33 |
| Favourite distance |
probably half marathons |
| 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 since 2000, first ultra in '03 |
Herbie Kuhn, 2010 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Scarborough, ON |
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| Age |
41 by Aug. of 2010 |
| Weight |
180 lbs. by Aug. of 2010 |
| Goals |
To finish all seven stages competitively, to discover the joy of an endurance event, and to remove any doubts about what I can accomplish. Also, to be part of a wonderful new community of fellow participants. |
| Personal bests |
10 km - 47:32; 10 miler 1:18; ; ½ marathon - 1:43; marathon - 3:53:45
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| Favourite distance |
That is a tough one. Probably the marathon due to the emotional and physical toil. |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Pre-race: Multi-grain bread and PB, along with a banana. During: Gels and Gatorade / water. |
| Running history |
I have been running since September of 2001. It has contributed significantly to me losing - to date - nearly sixty pounds. I have completed thirteen races as well as two duathlons. |
| Additional comments |
I am going back and forth between, "Am I crazy?" and "I can not wait!". What a great opportunity to use my God given talents and desires to prove that life does not end at forty. I want to be inspired and to inspire others along the way! |
Chris Macknie, 2010 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Ottawa, ON |
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| Age |
46 |
| Weight |
75 kg |
| Goals |
1. Get to the starting line of the ENDURrun well-prepared and ready to race; 2. Finish ENDURrun; 3. Finish without walking. |
| Personal bests |
5 km - 17:07; 10 km - 35:51; ½ marathon - 1:18; marathon - 2:49 |
| Favourite distance |
Half-marathon |
| Favourite race food, drink |
I'll eat and drink anything |
| Running history |
Started running in 1996. Ran first marathon in 1998. I've run 15 marathons, a couple dozen half-marathons, many 10k and 5k races |
| Additional comments |
In addition to running, I've completed 10 Ironman triathlons, including three races at the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.
I've also completed the Canadian Ski Marathon (160k of classic skiing over two days) three times. |
Nate Malton, 2010 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Waterloo, ON |
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| Age |
22 (will be 23 for the race) |
| Weight |
195 lbs. |
| Goals |
To raise as much money as possible for the Wounded Warrior Fund. |
| Favourite distance |
Depends on how nice a day it is. |
| Favourite race food, drink |
3 egg omlette with ham, cheese, mushrooms, pepper, and onion; water |
| Running history |
For some reason I like running home from bars instead of taking taxis, but balance sometimes becomes a problem. I also ran the Edmonton Marathon a few years ago, but no other organized races to speak of. |
| Additional comments |
I will be doing the entire series with a weighted rucksack in order to take pledges for the Wounded Warrior Fund. |
Mark McDonald, 2010 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Toronto, ON |
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| Age |
27 |
| Weight |
195 |
| Goals |
To successful complete ENDURrun 2010, and to enjoy the training experiences leading up to race day injury free. |
| Personal bests |
My personal best Marathon is 4:05. I've had quicker times on 5k 10k and halfs, finishing in 21:00, 43:15 and 1:45. |
| Favourite distance |
My favourite distance is the marathon. It use to be the half prior to training for the marathon. I use to say that a 5k wasn't worth the drive to get there. I then included that expression for both the 10k and the half. |
| Favourite race food, drink |
I have experimented with several race foods, but am currently using the Power Blasts. I also usually stick with water during my runs. |
| Running history |
I started running primarily on the treadmill. In 2007 I started running outdoors with my uncle who was living with us at the time. He was the one that motivated me into running longer distances and running outdoors. It was through him that I exceeded the 5k distance, and moved on to the 10k. After a couple of 10k runs, he convinced me to try for the 10 mile. From there, the half marathon. In 2008 I moved out and was left to run on my own. I quickly went back to treadmill as I struggled to run on my own. I had lost the long distances and the strength that I had developed. A last minute decision to do the ScotiaBank Half got me back into the distance running again. I had a horrible slow time of 2:15, nearly 20 minutes slower than the year previous, but commited myself to train to achieve a better time. I joined the Running Room that year and joined the Half Marathon Clinic. Through the training and motivation of others, I achieved a personal best. This program led me to the Marathon Clinics, completing 2 Marathons in 2009. In the later in 2009, I began instructing the Half Marathon Clinic for the Pickering Running Room, to motivate others into completing their goals. Now that the clinic has ended, time to focus on my goals, and what I can achieve next. |
Chris McKinnon, 2006 Guest participant, 2007, 2008, 2009 Sport contender, 2010 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Kitchener, ON |
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| Age |
33 |
| Weight |
188 lbs. |
| Goals |
Complete the 8 days of fun in 14 hours. |
| Personal bests |
5 km - 19:20; 8 km - 32:56, 10 km - 41:47; ½ marathon - 1:35:10; marathon - 3:22:50; 6 hr - 59.1 km |
| Favourite distance |
Half marathon |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Pre: PB & Honey Toast with Bananas + Coffee, During: Citrus Carb Boom and Watery Orange Gatorade, Post: Benny's Breakfast with unlimited coffee! |
| Running history |
I've been running since February 2006 and I have never felt better in my life! |
| Additional comments |
I know 78.8 km in three days is great, but seeing the other runners work so hard for eight days has been a huge inspiration for me; I'm really excited about jumping up to the Ultimate this year. Thank you to my wife Mel for letting me go out and play for eight days in a row and thanks to Lloyd and his crew for making this event worth coming back for year after year! |
A. Duff McLaren, 2007, 2008 Ultimate finisher
| Hometown |
Toronto, ON |
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| Age |
(is just a number) 61 |
| Goal |
REDEMPTION |
| Personal bests |
Too long ago to list |
| Favourite distance |
I guess the marathon as I seldom race other distances |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Hammer Products and Beer |
| Running history |
First race 1990 -8 km High Park, Toronto
Marathons 38 Including New York, Boston, Chicago
(I have been the successful 4 hour pacer for the past 8 marathon distances)
50kms 20+
50 milers - 2
100km - one
Other notable runs:
Laugavegurinn Ultra Marathon- 55 km in Iceland -2008
Two Oceans Ultra Marathon- 56 km in Cape Town RSA -2009
Boston to Big Sur Marathons - 2010 (ran Boston on Monday and Big Sur on Sunday)
To round out my running experience:
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Marathon Clinic Instructor at the Beaches Running Room in Toronto.
- VP of Achilles Canada...a running club that assists people with different abilities to participate in mainstream events) our motto : "running beyond disability"
- co-race director for the Achilles St. Patrick's Day 5km |
| Additional Comments |
Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance. Really enjoy this running event. From the volunteers, the food, the course and the runners. |
Paul Mora, 2009 Ultimate finisher
| Hometown, Prov |
Scarborough, ON |
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| Age |
40 |
| Weight |
170 lbs |
| Goals |
To improve on all times from last year, and to have as much fun as I had last year. |
| Personal bests |
5km: 00:21:12; 10 km - 45:28; marathon - 03:27:16 |
| Favourite distance |
½ marathon |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Gummi Bears, beer floats |
| Running history |
Started running in 2004, worked my way through to 8 marathons, and last year's ENDURrun. While it was the toughest thing I've ever done, it was also hands down the BEST race experience I've ever had. Can't wait to do it again! |
| Additional comments |
Look out ENDURrun, I'm BACK!! Anyone for some post-run Guitar Hero? |
Cathy Morenzie, 2010 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Toronto, ON |
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| Age |
42 |
| Weight |
145 lbs. |
| Goals |
To finish all of the events with a smile on my face (in between the tears) |
| Personal bests |
10 km - 48:00; ½ marathon - 1:52; 30 km - 2:54; marathon - 4:03 |
| Favourite distance |
Half marathon |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Coffee, emergen-C in my water, bananas, bagels and e-load |
| Running history |
I’ve been running for about 15 years. I started running to help my clients lose weight and keep in shape and found that I also enjoyed the challenge. |
| Additional comments |
I’m so grateful to be part of this event. My goal is to help raise money for morethanaconqueror.ca in memory of Khaleel Alfred- Fenton who lost his battle with cancer in 2009. I wish all the athletes the best –we are more than conquerors !! |
Brian Northan, 2010 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Guilderland, NY |
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| Age |
35 |
| Weight |
165 lbs. |
| Goals |
First 100 mile week. Was in very good shape in 2007 and would like to get back to that level. Am going to increase miles through the summer for fall racing season. Will race one or two events in ENDURrun but use most for long slow distance training. |
| Personal bests |
1 mile - 4:54; 10 km - 17:10; ½ marathon - 1:20:24; marathon - 3:05 |
| Favourite distance |
5 km |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Not sure |
| Running history |
Skied with Uwaterloo ski team in late 90s. Did a few running races but never trained specifically for running. Joined a running club in 2003 when I moved to Albany, NY. Did my first marathon in 2005, qualified for Boston in 2006. Ran 3 Boston Marathons. Set most pbs in 2007. Would like to get back to that fitness level. |
| Additional comments |
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Maureen Pecknold, 2009 Ultimate finisher
| Hometown, Prov |
Currently Toronto |
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| Age |
42 |
| Weight |
123 |
| Goals |
To improve all times on all distances from last year! |
| Personal bests |
Surviving ENDURrun 2009! |
| Favourite distance |
Anything I manage to get through and still be smiling at the end. |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Anything made by Julie Schmidt |
| Running history |
Lurching from one race to the next, mostly |
| Additional comments |
Can hardly wait for August 2010 |
Justin Pozin, 2008, 2009 Ultimate finisher
| Hometown, Prov |
Toronto, ON |
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| Age |
30 |
| Weight |
165 lbs |
| Goals |
1. To finish in under 12:30
2. To set 3+ stage PBs and run a decent marathon and a half-decent half-marathon
3. To run the 10k with Jacob (hopefully 6 seconds faster than last year!) |
| Personal bests |
10 km - 37:23; ½ marathon - 1:23:33; marathon - 3:34:37 (EndurRun 2008); ENDURrun - 12:35:17 (2008) |
| Favourite distance |
25 km on trails (but preferably not at Chicopee!) |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Vector Cereal (No Milk), Strawberry/banana gel, Orange Gatorade |
| Running history |
Really enjoy trail running - fortunate enough to win my age group for 5Peaks Enduro in 2009. My training partner is my son Jacob, he'll be 21 months when you all see him this summer |
| Additional comments |
Jacob's almost ready to sign up - he's running everywhere now. I have no doubt he'd win his age group! |
Milena Protich, 2004 Ultimate entrant, 2008 relay member
| Hometown, Prov |
Cambridge, ON |
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| Age |
59 |
| Goals |
to finish the ultimate |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Watermelon |
Rick Slaght, 2010 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Keswick, ON |
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| Age |
52 |
| Weight |
165 lbs. |
| Goals |
Complete the ENDURrun. To look back and say that each Stage I gave it my all. Learned more about myself and what can be achieved. To give my wife a big hug at the end. |
| Personal bests |
5 km - 23:10; 30 km - 2:45; ½ marathon - 1:41; marathon - 3:55 |
| Favourite distance |
Marathon. Favorite Race: Creemore Challenge, Goodlife Toronto Marathon and Around The Bay |
| Favourite race food, drink |
Race Food: Gu (Strawberry/Banana) and Bagels
Drink: E-load |
| Running history |
Running on and off most of my adult life. In 2000 started running as a regular part on my weekly routine. In 2005 ran my first Half Marathon which has ultimately lead me to the ENDURrun. Have ran over 14 races of all different distances since my first race. At the end of 2008 tore the Meniscus in my right knee and had to have half of it removed so last year was a come back year for me. I wanted to run the ENDURrun last year but felt I wasn't ready. In the future, like most runners I'd like to do Boston. Another race I've been drawn to is The Great Wall Marathon in China I think that would be an interesting and challenging race. |
| Additional comments |
Looking forward to race day, meeting everyone and getting caught up in all the excitement. |
Rick Straughen, 2010 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Shelby Township, MI |
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| Age |
29 |
| Weight |
178 lbs. |
| Goals |
I am looking forward to meeting new people and enjoying the total experience. I am out with a stress fracture until mid July so my goal will be to finish without hurting myself. |
| Personal bests |
5 km - 16:20; 10 km - 33:49; ½ marathon - 1:16:51; marathon 2:37:16 |
| Favourite distance |
Marathon |
| Favourite race food, drink |
I had ice cream after the last race, that was awesome! During the race I like water and Gatorade, but an occasional GU isn't bad either. |
| Running history |
I ran my first 10K when I was 10 years old and have kept on running since then. |
| Additional comments |
I am so excited to do this race! |
Matthew Sylvain, 2010 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Toronto, ON |
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| Age |
38 by race week |
| Weight |
170 lbs. |
| Goals |
To survive all seven stages |
| Personal bests |
½ marathon - 1:38:37; marathon - 3:54:24 |
| Favourite distance |
30 km |
| Favourite race food, drink |
On course: watered-down Gatorade; Carbboom gels
Pre-race day: Pasta (almost any kind) and a pint (generally Ontario microbrews) |
| Running history |
As of June 1: Marathon (x6), 30 km (x3), half marathon (x8), a few 10 kms and 5 kms |
| Additional comments |
I'm doing ENDURrun as part of an informal team fundraising for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada; I'm specifically motivated by the death of my 3-year-old niece September 12 of the disease. Please support my fundraising during this event. |
Brian Verspagen, 2007 guest, 2008, 2009 relay member, 2010 Ultimate rookie
| Hometown, Prov |
Waterloo, ON |
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| Age |
40 |
| Weight |
150 lbs |
| Goals |
solid training, run the marathon |
| Personal bests |
Around the Bay 30 km - 2:30:13; Canada Day Trail Run 10 km - 42:00 |
| Favourite distance |
18 km (training run distance on Sundays out around Paradise Lake) |
| Favourite race food, drink |
burgers, beer, Caesar salad, chocolate chip cookies |
| Running history |
high school and university, personal fun / fitness, fun run groups with runners choice incl trail run group |
| Additional comments |
I am looking forward to a good week with the family (maybe pushing Andrew who always beats me!) enjoying some good runs. Thanks to Lloyd and the family and all of the volunteers in advance for all of your hard work to make the event a success. |
