B.C. ultra marathoner conquers 678 km race with hours to spare
MINERAL, Va. — Ultra marathon veteran Shanda Hill from Vernon, British Columbia, had already caught her breath just minutes after conquering a 678 kilometre race with hours to spare.
The 35-year-old athlete crossed the Triple Anvil finish line in Virginia, which featured a 12 kilometre swim, 540 kilometre bike ride and 126 kilometre run, all to be completed within 60 hours.
Other than some blisters on her feet, she said she finished the race uninjured.
“I don’t think it’s as bad as people say. I think half of the problems in this life is lack of activity,” she said.