Interview: Charlotte Vasarhelyi – On the Eve of a Bruce Trail Solo Speed Record Attempt

by Bill June 17, 2010 Faces

Day 12 (night):  A final update on the day. It appears Charlotte has called it a day at the Mountain Brow Side Trail (26.4km marker on Map # 7). Her and the crew are now heading in our direction for the night. No details of the plan for tomorrow as of yet. Tomorrow should be [...]

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First Term Report Cards

by vince June 7, 2010 Faces

“My report card always said, ‘Jim finishes first and then disrupts the other students’.” -comedian Jim Carrey We are nearly halfway through 2010 and Monumental Effort thought it would be a good idea to revisit and assess some of the stories we have covered this year.  As the academic year winds down most teachers are [...]

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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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Don McNelly – Too Old My Foot!

by vince May 25, 2010 Faces

« You must show your body who is boss. »  Don McNelly He might be the last finisher of most of the races he enters nowadays, but that doesn’t deter Don McNelly from entering dozens of marathons each year.  He ran his first marathon in 1969 at the age of 48 after his close friend and college [...]

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Scott Jurek – Ultra Rock Star

by vince May 12, 2010 Faces

“What do you mean you’re not gonna race?  It’s a race!” – Scott Jurek M.E. UPDATE:  Scott Jurek was successful in his attempt to set a new U.S. 24-hour record in Brive-La-Gaillarde, France early this morning.  Scott ran an incredible 266.677 Km (165.28 Miles) and finished second at the IAU World Championships.  Congratulations Scott! In the [...]

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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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Ladies Rule Jerseyville 100

by vince April 28, 2010 Faces

“You’re back?  You are an addict!” – ultra runner Kinga Miklos What on Earth was I thinking?  During our R2R2R adventure two weeks ago, I swore that I would not attempt the Jerseyville 100-miler.  As some time passed, I started thinking perhaps I could finish at least 50-miles.  Then, a couple of days before the [...]

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Earth Day – Go Green

by vince April 22, 2010 My 2 Cents

“It’s not easy being green” – Kermit the Frog Happy Earth Day!  This important day has prompted Monumental Effort to offer hints and tips to runners on how we could be more environmentally conscious.  We are not suggesting that we are perfect when it comes to thinking about our planet, but we are hoping this [...]

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The Grand Canyon, Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim

by vince April 20, 2010 Monumental Efforts

  “The elements that unite to make the Grand Canyon the most sublime spectacle in nature are multifarious and exceedingly diverse.” – John Wesley Powell (Leader of the first expedition through the Grand Canyon, 1834-1902) In the November 2009 edition of Trail Runner Magazine, author Garett Graubins’s “Bucket List” (Get Busy Living – 24 must-have [...]

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Rowboat in a Hurricane

by Bill April 13, 2010 Book Reviews

Last night I couldn’t sleep.  I tossed and turned, struggling to get comfortable in my king size bed, beneath my soft, flannel sheets and down filled duvet. At two in the morning I found myself splayed sideways across the bed and oddly my feet only lightly brushed the pajamas of my soundly sleeping spouse.  As [...]

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