I am pleased that I successfully completed the Totem to Totem marathon in Haida Gwaii this past weekend! The race started at 7:30 am Saturday, from the newly opened Haida cultural centre just west of Skidegate. We ran through the village of Skidegate, up the coast road to St. Maryś spring, and returned the same way. There was absolutely no one watching the start, finish, or interim parts of the marathon. It was to be run for the sheer love of running.
The weather was perfect, with the sky clouded over and a light tail wind on the way out. There were about 12 people in the marathon, and 2 in the half-marathon. One local chap ended up in hospital after not eating for 23 of the 26 miles. The rest of us finished, in some degree of pain or another. We recovered shortly afterwards, and hoped to compete as a team in the war canoe races in the famous Bill Reid canoe, though the races were eventaully canceled due to rough seas.
In the marathon, I am pleased to say I ran a best ever time, clocking in at 3:43. That is 3 minutes off my Vancouver marathon time! I placed 2nd in the womenś category, and 4th overall.
I really enjoyed the solitude of running on my own for that long, compared with the noise and chaos of Vancouver and other big city marathons.
The race organizers (Running Room, Skidegate Band, and Indian Affairs) are thinking of eventually putting on an 100 km ultra, running from Masset to Skidegate. Now that, Iĺl sign up for. They are also thinking of adding a shorter race, to get more local involvement.
Howa Haida Gwaii for the great time, and long may you and all Bouviers run!
3 comments:
Great time - congratulations!!!
Sounds like a beautiful race, too.
Congratulations, KIllaine. You are fantastic!! from your dad.
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