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Redemption at Arkansas Traveler 100

by vince November 17, 2011 Monumental Efforts

(So it’s been nearly two months since this race, I figure it’s about time I get this report posted!) “Remember, finishing is winning.” – Chrissy Ferguson, AT 100 Co-Race Director I clearly wasn’t a winner in 2010 when back spasms forced me to DNF (Did Not Finish) at mile 73 of the Arkansas Traveler 100-mile [...]

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Pikes Peak Marathon

by vince September 19, 2011 Monumental Efforts

« The race really only has one hill. » – Teresa Taylor, Barr Camp caretaker and winner of the inaugural Sulphur Springs 100-miler in 2001 Pre-race:   A different kind of “Mile-High” club Prior to the 2011 Pikes Peak Marathon, the last time I was outdoors at 14,000 feet above sea level I had just jumped out [...]

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April Showers & 50-Milers

by vince May 1, 2011 Monumental Efforts

« When your mind starts to wander, just return your focus to your breath. » André Grandbois, yoga instructor. Exactly one year after doing the Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim double-crossing of the Grand Canyon, two-thirds of the team reunited in Snoqualmie, Washington to run the Mt. Si Ultra. Due to injury, Wade was unable to join us, but [...]

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Bunion Derby Part 2 – A Tribute to Black History Month

by vince February 28, 2011 Book Reviews

“I’m not concerned with your liking or disliking me… All I ask is that you respect me as a human being.” – Jackie Robinson In November 2010 Monumental Effort published the story “The Bunion Derby – Part 1”.  On the eve of the 3rd edition of The Mother Road 100-mile run, we briefly presented the [...]

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Happy Monumental New Year!

by vince January 3, 2011 Faces

Happy New Year! In 2010 we witnessed many unbelievable feats…Monica’s 25 x 100-milers, Charlotte’s new Bruce Trail speed record, and Martin Parnell’s Marathon Quest 250 to name a few.  Monumental Effort is looking forward to sharing many more inspiring stories of determination and perseverance with you in 2011. If you have a story, or an idea of one that [...]

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The Bunion Derby – Part One

by vince November 13, 2010 Book Reviews

“It winds from Chicago to LA, more than two thousand miles all the way.  Get your kicks on Route 66” – Nat King Cole On November 13th and 14th, Monica Scholz will run in the third edition of the Mother Road 100-Miler in Oklahoma, and in the process she will eclipse her World Record of [...]

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Into the Wind

by vince October 7, 2010 Faces

“I’m not a dreamer, and I’m not saying this will initiate any kind of definitive answer or cure to cancer, but I believe in miracles. I have to.” – Terry Fox During my latest race south of the border (Arkansas Traveler 100-miler, report to follow…), I ran a few early miles alongside a couple of [...]

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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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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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Marathon Quest 250

by vince January 20, 2010 Faces

Yo, Karnazes!  Check this out! This story appeared in The Hamilton Spectator on New Year’s Eve.  Martin Parnell plans on running the equivalent of 250 marathons in 2010 to raise funds for Right to Play, “a humanitarian organization that uses sport and play programs to improve health, develop life skills and foster peace for children [...]

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