“Anticipation was high as racers readied themselves for whatever the day would bring, and a sense of excitement was palpable in the air – rain be damned. So began the year of the squall(s).” ….Hilary Matheson Hilary Matheson’s race day…
Observation on the last 400 metres before the Finish line: “In the past year, the open rooted areas were filled in with rocks or covered with wooden steps. Still a very technical area for the end of a race. With…
“The picnic and awards seemed more informal than the banquet type awards of the past. The second year for the picnic style seemed even better and sure lent itself to the informal photos. Deep Cove is a beautiful setting and…
“Caught up with some of the racers heading through Knee Knacker’s newest section of trail along Indian River Drive. It was inspiring to see how determined everyone was heading into the last few kilometers, knowing they were close enough to…
Accomplishing a very wet first quarter, with the worst climb behind them, it is all downhill to the finish line. Well… with a few small bumps at Grouse and Seymour. Oh yes, the nine mini-bumps in the last 2kms. 🙁 ….Salvador…
Watching the runners descend Black Mountain in slippery, wet and rocky terrain with ease was inspiring. Maybe the elixirs brewed by the witches and warlords at Black Magic Mountain really work? 🙂 Karen Chow’s race day photos as the runners descend from Black…