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Media Spotlight
When it comes to storytelling, we’re full of surprises. You never know where your name will pop up. From the Globe and Mail to The Washinton Post or the New York Times, we like to keep you guessing.
CFWE FM Radio
Papaschase First Nation adopts new drone technology for farming and security
CFWE FM Radio
April 24-29 was Canadian Fertility Awareness week.
Alberta Native News
AFN National Chief visits Papaschase First Nations
Taproot Edmonton
ELIXR celebrates new partnership with EON Reality
Global News Edmonton
Covenant Health Palliative Institute hosts Compassionate Communities Forum
Canadian Trail Running
The World Backyard Ultra Championships are about to blow your mind
Okotoks Today
Backyard Ultra bringing unique race to Okotoks
Okotoks Online
Runners battle the elements for over 24 hours in Backyard Ultra
A Little More Conversation with Ben O'Hara-Byrne
Meet the Ultra-Marathoner who recently broke the cross-Canada speed record
CTV Calgary News - Web Story
Dave Proctor breaks record for fastest run across Canada | CTV News
CTV Calgary Morning Live
We’ll talk to ultra-runner Dave Proctor about his new trans Canadian speed record – he just ran an ultra-marathon every day for 67 days in a row!
CTV Calgary News
Albertan Dave Proctor sets new speed record running across Canada in 67 days
630 CHED - J'Lyn Nye
Okotoks man sets new record running across Canada.
Edmonton Journal
Opinion: Data a gold mine of knowledge and opportunity — if we knock down barriers
Calgary Herald
Opinion: Data a gold mine of knowledge and opportunity — if we knock down barriers
The Global Interview
The Global Interview featured Take Roots Consulting, Founder & Chief Strategist, Stephanie Gillis-Paulgaard amongst leading thought leaders, creatives and thinkers in its latest issue.
Canadian Trail Running
Harvey Lewis ran final few yards at Big’s with a hand fracture.
Canadian Running Magazine
Dave Proctor set to start TransAlberta run on Friday
Canadian Running Magazine
Medical concerns force Dave Proctor to stop short of TransAlberta FKT
Canadian Running Magazine
Dave Proctor prepares for 537K TransAlberta record attempt
CTV News Calgary
Alberta ultra-marathoner running across province in hopes of setting fastest known record
Canadian Running
Whitby, Ont., runner sets second Canadian record in third ultramarathon
Canadian Running
Catrin Jones breaks Canadian 50-mile, 6-hour records weeks apart
Canadian Running
B.C. runner to shoot for 129-year-old Canadian 6-day record
Canadian Trail Running
Strong Canadian contingent powering through Big’s Backyard Ultra
Runners's World Magazine
To say we’re excited to be apart of this year’s event is an understatement…
Global News Edmonton
Health Matters: Dental injuries on the rise thanks to e-scooter use
Get Out There Magazine
Lazarus Lake provides an epic update on this fall’s Big Dog Backyard Ultra and it’s very exciting.
Edmonton Journal
‘Information in front of us:’ Home-based health monitoring trial for rural patients
Canadian Running Magazine
Running for local hospitals, Victoria marathoner raises $20,000 in 10 days
Canadian Trail Running
Dodging traffic in India: a unique Quarantine Backyard Ultra experience
Canadian Running Magazine
Victoria woman to run 10 marathons in 10 days for local hospitals
Okotoks Today.ca
Quarantine ultra bring out runners’ bests
Canadian Trail Running
Second edition of the Quarantine Backyard Ultra lasts 51 hours, 342K
Canadian Running Magazine
This family has three generations racing the Quarantine Backyard Ultra
CFJC Today
Kamloops’ 90 year old ultra marathon man.
Mark Pendergast - Podcast - The Ultra Rundown
In a time of lockdown ultra runners had to get creative……..very creative.
Canadian Running Magazine
Training for the mental side of ultramarathons.
Runner's World Magazine
The Quarantine Backyard Ultra Is Returning for a Second Edition in July
Canadian Running Magazine
Quarantine Backyard Ultra will return in July
The Washington Post
Michael Wardian set out for a virtual ultra marathon. He kept running for 2 1/2 days.
New York Times
Quarantined Runners Log Miles in Backyards and Living Rooms
Sports Illustrated
Trail Runner
The Quarantine Backyard Ultra Was The Race We Deserve During The Coronavirus Pandemic
South China Morning Post
Michael Wardian on his Quarantine Backyard Ultra win, its controversial ending and his wife’s Spartan mindset
Canadian Running Magazine
Quarantine Backyard Ultra : Mid Race Update
Ultrarunning Academy
An Arctic Backyard instead of Barkley Marathons, An Interview with Ultrarunner Anna Carlsson
Runner's World
63 Hours, 262 Miles, and Zero Sleep: Michael Wardian Wins the Quarantine Backyard Ultra
Sports Illustrated
You Can run the Quarantine Backyard Ultra from Home
Canadian Trail Running
Podium Runner
Inside the Quarantine Backyard Ultra
Canadian Running Magazine
13-year-old boy runs 100 miles in Quarantine Backyard Ultra
Cactus to Clouds
Some of the world’s most elite runners are tackling a grueling race- all while adhering to strict public health protocols
CBC
For more than 24 hours, long-distance racer ran laps inside Alberta town’s coffee shop
CityTV
National Post
Injury ends runner Dave Proctor’s cross-Canada speed attempt in Manitoba
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