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Carl Wright
I am Carl Wright, a runner from Canada in his 60's. Running ultramarathons and writing to raise environmental awareness. Our earth is nearing its tipping point.
New Zealand’s Spectacular Mueller Hut Climb
I just got off the phone last night with my oldest daughter in New Zealand and was reminded that this […]
A Christmas Wish
It is Santa Claus parade season again up here in Canada, and most cities and towns really go all out […]
Cancer Is a Drag
What does it take for nine regular working class men to completely go out of their comfort zone by dressing […]
The Road to Wanaka
One of the things that really fascinate me with New Zealand is it’s similarities with Canada. Both countries have the […]
Running On A Very Fine Line….My First 50 Mile Ultra
Since registering for my 50 mile race at The North Face Endurance Challenge back in early April I have been […]
Happy 150th Canada!
The year 2017 marks the 150th year that Canada has become a nation. This weekend there has been huge celebrations […]
All For The Love of Running
It is not often I walk away from bib pickup teary eyed. It was April 28 the day before my […]
N.Z. Road Trip. Part 2: The Wet, Wild West Coast
Twenty eight years ago I had a very brief glimpse of the wild west coast of the South Island of New […]
N.Z. Road Trip. Part 1: Christchurch to Greymouth.
It took me nearly 28 years from the time I left New Zealand to return to Canada until I was […]
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