Hello, I’m Nick! Nick Burt burst onto the scene in 2017 as the 13th fastest man ever. After taking a 45 minute setback last year, he’s back for the trilogy in 2019! How is your training going? I was hoping to hit some higher mileage (mid/low 100k weeks), but I’ve been having an issue with… Read more »
Hi. I am Slow Moe. I am an ENDURrunner. I’m told that recovery starts with admission of the addiction. We are thrilled to have Maureen Pecknold back in the field for number nine! Maureen has improved in time each of the past two years. How is your training going? Won’t know for sure until I… Read more »
Hi all! I’m excited to be an ultimate contender this year. Antoine Gauthier is relatively new to Run Waterloo, but in that time has become a strong member of the community, including with ENDURrun, Running Rarebits, Happy Trails, etc. Welcome Antoine! What is your runner profile? I was a hiker in my past life (until… Read more »
Hi I’m Paul (aka “rungeek”). I’m happy to be coming back for my 6th ENDURrun Ultimate. Paul Mora is another one of our most veteran alumni, having completed the Ultimate as far back as 2009! How is your training going? Training is so-so. Having some injury issues, but hope to be able to finish all… Read more »
Hi friends, old and new! So excited to see everyone in August! We are so excited to welcome Susan Moizer back to the field for the first time since 2014! What are you most looking forward to about ENDURrun 2019? The running of course but also seeing all my wonderful Endurrun friends! What motivates you… Read more »
I’m a newbie – a nervous, excited, grateful newbie. Jeanette Thompson is a local runner and RW member who has gained a lot of racing experience over the past few years and took the encouragement from fellow runners to take the Ultimate plunge in 2019! Tell us a little bit about yourself: I have several… Read more »
A late signup that shakes up the race…welcome back Valery! This is the final post in our 2018 blog series of One Tough Runner contenders. ENDURrun: What is your runner profile? Valery: I started running at 39….the summer before I turned 40….and signed up for a fall half marathon as a birthday present to myself. After that,… Read more »
So much for hanging up my hat! I’m back and looking forward to an amazing week of running. Follow this blog for profiles on the 2018 ENDURrun Ultimate Contenders. Related: Full blog series | Full list of Contenders Thought she was a goner! Welcome back Jodi! What about ENDURrun keeps you coming back? The people and my… Read more »
Hi everyone! I am so excited to join you this year as an Ultimate! Follow this blog for profiles on the 2018 ENDURrun Ultimate Contenders. Related: Full blog series | Full list of Contenders Robyn Collins is a Rookie who has run the ENDURrun 10k as a relay team member for the past three years. This year she… Read more »
Don’t worry – I won’t be knocking you off the podium! Follow this blog for profiles on the 2018 ENDURrun Ultimate Contenders. Related: Full blog series | Full list of Contenders After a tough DNF last year, Merlin Frey and his toes are back for 2018! ENDURrun: What is your runner profile? Merlin: I began running in 2012,… Read more »