Rob and Robyn both overcame massive obstacles to become ENDURrun Champions in 2019. Names aside, it was an otherwise different story for each. Robert Brouillette, off four consecutive wire-to-wire championships, actually raced five full Stages before being awarded the Gold Jersey. He was pushed to the limit by his competitors and in the end, it… Read more »
You are one tough runner. One week ago, we met in Conestogo Park for a half marathon. Eight days later, 47 athletes completed what we think is the ultimate test of running. The 8 days, 7 stages, 160 km are designed to push runners to the max, test their will and training, and seek out… Read more »
One week later, we’re still reeling with Post-ENDURrun Syndrome (PES). The best way to combat that is to send some thank yous out to the individuals and groups who make this project so much fun. This particular moment is one of the high points in the history of ENDURrun, and so here’s a toast to… Read more »
ENDURrun is an ultimate individual accomplishment. So much of the event is narrated by the incredible strength of the community, and rightly so. But that doesn’t take away from the essential component of incredible performances and experiences by individuals. We took a moment to use our powerful photography and mediocre photoshop skills to put together… Read more »
Can’t sleep? Neither can we. Here are some of the storylines we’re looking forward to in the Stage 7 marathon. Who will be the most improved? This is a tough one, with so many to choose from. After Stage 6, the top 5 are: Rebecca sits 1:18:13 ahead of her 2017 Wilf sits 1:14:42… Read more »
Not since 2006 has the gold jersey been snatched at Stage 5. But that’s what happened today as Valery Hobson ran a strong personal best in slippery conditions. She picked up enough time on the final three laps to surge into a 7:00 overall lead. Robyn Collins raced for the first time at Chicopee and now finds… Read more »
After 3 Stages, our leaders continue to defend their gold jerseys. Robert Brouillette, the three-time defending champion, is expected to repeat this year. (No person has ever won four consecutive years.) With a half hour lead over Aidan Rutherford so far, his main battles are his own previous times and those of Charles Bedley of… 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 »