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Day #7: Sept. 16th– 71.2km ending @ marker 22 Devil’s Glen
How do you tell a cow to get out of the way? Answer: Moooo-ve over ‘cuz the Ginster is coming through!!! Day seven was another big day ending at the 492nd kilometer. She is more than half way there!! First I’ll start with a video that I forgot to add from yesterday, Day #7…. Here…
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Day #6: September 15th– 69 km in 14hrs ending @ map 25 Duncan Coves
What a day! These pictures and videos will speak for themselves. Hold on for the ride because this is the epitome of what an emotional roller coaster looks like when chronicled. This is how the day started… Thanks for that update crew team! …. then I”m on the phone with Velma, both of us a…
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Day #5: September 14th— 61km in 14hrs ending @ Map 27 Epping
To make a long story short—This girl is on fire!!!!! …but I’m not one for short stories. I know as much about ultra-running as I do about hamster racing. After Virginia had such a difficult day yesterday, I had know idea what to expect for Day 5. I must confess, I kept worrying the worst…
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Day #4: Sept 13th –67.4km in 14hrs ending @ map 30 Woodford
Today was not pretty. Today Virginia finally hit a physical and mental wall. She almost fell into that black hole that no one wants to fall into. But she held onto the edge until her team was able to help her back up and she finished the 290th km . She is now a third…
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Day#3: September 12th—70.2km in 12.5hrs ending at marker 33, The Glen
Day three is history! Virginia started at 6am and finished at 7:30pm. She has now run a total of 223.3km. This is equivalent to completing more than FIVE marathons in 3 days. No lie. Pacers today were Velma (28km) & Ray (16km) –I didn’t know this mountain bike junkie knew how to run!…must be love.…
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Day #2: Sept. 11th– 68.3km in 14hrs ending at Map 36 Malcom Bluff
Before I start, let’s take a moment to remember 9/11. Fourteen years ago today, terrorist attacks devastated the world. There are people out there, who were teens at the time, who are still suffering with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Virginia runs for them. Virginia runs so that the 15 year old boy who is…
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Day #1: Sept. 10th, 84.8 km in 15hrs ending @ Map 38 Lion’s Head
What a start!!! Virginia finished her first day as strong and driven as ever! Hello everyone. My name is Vicki, Virginia’s oldest sister. Over the next two weeks, I will have the privilege of chronicling for you, Virginia’s extraordinary journey. At 0530 this morning, with headlamp firmly in place, Virginia made her first strides into a…
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One More Sleep – Virginia Vs Bruce Begins Tomorrow!
It is finally here. I am so excited to get moving as the last 2 weeks I have been so antsy. My sister arrived last night to help support me for four days of the run. How excited were we to see each other! We had a major giggle this afternoon as I tried to teach…
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My Story Of Bulimia/Depression Through My Final 12 Hour Run
My final big training run. It had arrived. I had my gear, thanks to Sportchek and New Balance, and I had a positive attitude. On August 13th I awoke early morning to begin a 12 hour running day which would be my final MAJOR training prior to tapering before Virginia Vs Bruce. I waited for…
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SURVIVED: Training 3 Day Adventure Completed
I survived! DAY ONE: 88km (Eugina to Collingwood) I started off this day on the right foot as my trainer, Cathy Gallagher, ran the first 6 hours with me to keep me on track. Big hills and a blister early on reminded us to respect Bruce and keep a slow but steady pace. Cathy paced…