: About Me

I currently reside in Burnaby, British Columbia where I am a teacher and a runner. I have written for online publications in the past and hope to use Helium to reignite my passion for writing.

In the past have competed internationally in triathlon but more recently I have turned my attention toward trail running. I am fortunate to live in such close proximity to incredible and unending trails and I am sure to take advantage of this opportunity.

My passion is ...

passion.

Why I write ...

I write to learn.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

CBC Radio 2

My first job ...

was as a stockboy in the local pharmacy.

Sports & Recreation > Running The facts about trail ultramarathons

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The ultramarathon community was, up until recently, a small and cohesive group. They would often stage long races for small fields of runners who were content to run for the honour of wearing a belt buckle. Minimal support was given to the runners on the course as the race routes traversed some of the world's most unforgiving terrain. The runner was not in a race against his competitor, but rather he was competing against himself, the land, and the clock. In recent years, the popularity of ultramarathons (or "ultras" as they are more commonly referred to) has grown exponentially. Partly du...

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