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Athlete of the Month: Ferg Hawke
Ferg is a local icon in the White Rock/South Surrey area. Anybody that runs distances has heard tale of Ferg and his accomplishments. What draws me to Ferg's story is that he is a regular guy. He works on the ramp at Air Canada and doesn't look like an ultramarathoner (someone who runs further than the standard 42.195 km marathon distance, typically 50+ kms), but manages to do these amazing feats. The most recent development has been the production of a movie called The Distance of Truth, which follows Ferg and a other ultramarthoners through his attempt at the Badwater Ultramarathon, the 'worlds toughest foot race' that only allows 90 people to enter. The Badwater race is a grueling 135 miles (217km) through Death Valley, ascending a cumulative 13,000 feet (3962m) in July with temperatures reaching an astounding 130 degrees F or 55 degrees C! The men's course record is an amazing 22+ hours!
http://www.thedistanceoftruth.com/
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