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Kitchener, OntarioE-mail: conquerthecanuck@sympatico.ca Website: www.conquerthecanuck.com Occupation: Auto Parts Builder Height: 5'-11" Weight: 192 Birthplace: St. John's, Newfoundland (The Old Country) Date of Birth: May 15, 1964 Years running: since Sept 1979 Years running ultras: since 1996 Shoes I run in: Nike MX: Air Favourite running surface: trails Some ultras I have completed: Most of the O.U.S/O.T.S. Recipient of the Norm Patenaude Award, 4 times PB Times: 10km: 35:15 25km: 1:46 Marathon: 2:53 50km: 3:45 6 Hour: 67km 100km: 9:36 100 Miles: 22:43 Best Performances: one 2nd place and Two 3rd place finishes in Ontario Ultra Series events. Ultra achievement I am most proud of: Running 10:08 for the 100km, at the World Championships in Chavagnes En-Paillers, France, in 1999. Ultra I haven't done but really want to: JFK 50 Miler (Hopefully in 2004) Typical training week: When I am in shape: Between 75km-125km. Injury history: Shoulder injury from work, in July 2002 (18 Months to recover). But now I am back for more Fun. Favourite ultra foods: Chicken Noodle Soup or Beef broth and a little Boost along the way. Favourite ultra beverages: coke, gatorade, lemonaid Things I like most about ultras: Friendly Group, with lots of REAL stories, ha, ha. Things I hate most about ultras: Suffering, when I am out of shape and can't fine enough excuses. What got me started doing ultras: The Straw Man, Mr. Ronald Gehl who insulted me to the point where I had to prove him wrong. Ultrarunning heroes: Odino Soligo, Ron Gehl, Helen Malmberg Ultra Quote: " Tony come out and meet my Family, and then, you will know, what running is all about".....Ron Gehl, 1996. Other Comments: Most common question that I get asked: Where do you find the time to Race Direct, Run, Work, and spend time with the family? Answer: I make time. No TV time for this Kid! Feb 2004 |
