FKT Frenzy on the Tahoe Rim Trail Kyle Curtin broke the unsupported Men’s FKT on the Tahoe Rim Trail finishing in 41:09. More impressively, the women’s record was broken twice, with Helen Pelster breaking the women’s time, only to be unseated by Candice Burt a couple of days later in 2 days, 12 hours and […]
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Official Statement regarding a second Quarantine Backyard Ultra We have received inquiries regarding whether or not we are involved in a new Quarantine Backyard Ultra on July 11, 2020. We felt it was important to make an official statement and clear up any confusion you may have. No, we are not affiliated with this race […]
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Athletics Canada Hosts Virtual 10k Championships Natasha Wodak and Justin Kent won the first ever Virtual 10k Canadian Championships On July 1. Runners had a 6 hour window to complete their race, and will track their run with a GPS and video. Everyone raced on their own course, and had a home field advantage, and […]
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Creativity is not an attribute typically associated with athletes, but he is not your typical athlete. When it comes to Matt Shepard, one thing is clear, it is not his physical endeavours that define him but his ability to artfully transform the impossible, into the opportunity of a lifetime. To understand his story, […]
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Ethopian Runner Etaferahu Wodaj handed 12 year ban for doping violation After finishing 8th at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon in October 2019, Etaferahu Wodaj tested positive for EPO and Testosterone, resulting in a 12 year ban from sport. Most doping bans are for 2-4 years… how do you get a 12 year ban for doping? […]
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Danny’s story is one of struggle, helplessness, and the desire to become something more. Three years ago, Danny Domres was leaving detox when he learned one of his highschool friends was leading the Leadville 100 trail race. “The feeling that swept over me was one of complete helplessness, sadness, and despair.” he said. […]
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She may have been our youngest participant, but don’t let her small stature fool you, with two years of running and racing under her belt, this 4-year old is already a veteran runner. So when COVID hit, Nava, like so many runners, was crushed to see her summer race schedule wiped clean. It was […]
Read MorePersonal Peak regrets to announce that Dave Proctor has officially resigned as a Personal Peak coach for personal reasons. Dave has been with Personal Peak since 2018, first as an athlete, then as a coach. In his time with Personal Peak, Dave has achieved two treadmill World Records, an unofficial Canadian 48 hour record, and […]
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We understand the upset. Over the past three days, these phenomenal athletes captured our hearts while we watched them overcome the most mind blowing physical feats. And what this race deserved was a fairy tale ending wherein one athlete reached their absolute limit, while the other achieved a new record. Both overcoming obstacles and coming […]
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