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Community Submitted News

Eric Salkeld – Running for Levi

by vince May 30, 2010 Community Submitted News

« He’s one of the humblest guys I’ve ever talked to » – Teri Smith, RunningRelays.com Monumental Effort loves when people submit stories to us!  In fact, that is the vision we have for the site.  We want and we need to hear your stories about “regular people” accomplishing extraordinary things.  The following story was sent to [...]

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Lewis Pugh – The Human Polar Bear

by vince May 5, 2010 Community Submitted News

« There was significant shrinkage! » – George Costanza What is the recommended attire for an arctic swim?  When Lewis Pugh plunges into icy waters, he is clad in only a Speedo, a bathing cap and swimming goggles. Also known as The Human Polar Bear, Lewis Pugh is the only person in the world to have completed [...]

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The Canadian Death Race – 2009

by Bill February 9, 2010 Community Submitted News

[Editor's Note:  The following post was submitted by community member Ange ] Since now is the time to register for the 2010 Canadian Death Race in Alberta, I thought I would share my story from last years race… happy reading! The Canadian Death Race – 2009 – Angie’s report So the one question that is [...]

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The Back of the Pack in Haliburton Forest

by Bill January 26, 2010 Community Submitted News

[Editor's Note: The following was submitted by community member Clay Williams.] There are a few very quick runners who lead the field, and compete for the podium positions and series titles. As a relatively new Ultra Runner, my responsibility is to fill out the field, and simply try to complete the races with respectable times. [...]

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One More Mile…..

by Bill December 5, 2009 Community Submitted News

NOTE: This race report from Jeff Genova (@oneday100miles)was originally posted as a comment to the ‘My Western States 100 Mile Death March‘ Monumental Effort story. But we felt it was so great, it warranted it’s own place as a Monumental Effort unto itself: Jeff say, “And yes I am going back to finish what I [...]

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My Western States 100 Mile Death March

by Bill December 4, 2009 Community Submitted News

Our first submitted story, and what a story!  Check out Gary Robbin’s 2009 Western States Race Report.  If failing kidneys are something you’re familiar with, you’ve got to read this: Hey Vince, great idea on here! Made me reflect upon WS this year. It was the closest I’ve ever coming to quitting on myself but [...]

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