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OUSer Bio:
Colum Mckinley

Location: Aurora, ON Haliburton Forest 05
E-mail:  colunm@aci.on.ca
Occupation:  
Height:  6'1"
Weight:  167 lbs
Birthplace:  Belfast, N. Ireland
Date of birth:  May 27, 1970
Years running:   9
Years running ultras:  2
PRs:  50M - 8:46 100M - 22:40
Shoes I run in:  
Favourite running surface:  
Some events I have completed: Haliburton (50M & 100M) Sulphur Springs (50M)
Best performances: Haliburton 100M (2005) - Lost my virginity and finished 2nd.
Ultra achievements:  Haliburton 100M (2005)
Ultra I would like to do but haven't yet: Too many to list
Typical training week:  Mostly 40 - 50 mpw with peak weeks around 70 - 75 miles. My cross training includes a lot of cycling and chasing my two kids around the house!
Injury history:  Mostly hurt feelings and I.T.B. problems
Favourite ultra foods:  Any really as long as it is served in quantity!
Favourite ultra beverages: Boost & water
Things I like most about ultras:  The simplicity and beauty of the trail combined with the personal satisfaction of pursuing the things you love.
Things I hate most about ultras:
 Tapering 
What got me started doing ultras:  Love of trails.....bored of streets!
Ultra heroes:  Anybody that has the courage to step to the line!
Ultra quote: "Do or do not. There is no try" - Yoda

Oct 2005

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