We asked this question to our contenders on the eve of the 8 day, 7 stage, 160 KM event. This is a sampling of what they had to say: “I’m antsy.” “I’m super nervous.” “Excited!!!” “How fast does one go for stage 1 of a 7 stage event?” “I don’t know where my fitness is… Read more »
Welcome rookies, welcome back seasoned veterans! I can’t wait to spend my runcation with all of you, the entire running community, the spectacular volunteers and Schmidt family! Valery Hobson is back to defend her 2018 title, a time which ranks 7th in ENDURrun history. How is your training going? I just try to run lots… Read more »
At ENDURrun, we try to celebrate our champions. We did a fun photoshoot with our winners Robert and Valery today, and asked them some questions along the way. It’s so easy for us to publish their stories because the humble drive they share certainly resonates with the community. Robert Brouillette is a prolific ENDURrun champion,… 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 »
The 16th ENDURrun ended with a bang. Full marathon results | Full cumulative results Women The Stage 7 finish was a repeat of 2017, when 2nd place Catherine Desrosiers came through first, but only by enough to close the gap to Vicki Zandbergen to 6:36. This year, it was Robyn Collins who won the marathon… 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 »
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 »