Wicked Long Run

100 Mile Wilderness Trail Run

2011-08-08T16:04:00.003-04:00

I have a habit of setting unrealistic goals. I attempt to do things that I have no business in accomplishing. The weird thing is… I have a good record in accomplishing my “impossible” goals. I don’t know how, but it just works. It doesn’t seem like running the length Maine (500 miles) and running from Maine to Florida (1351 miles) should have worked out.

Several months ago, a college buddy sent me an email saying we should run the Appalachian Trail 100 Mile Wilderness. He attached a link to a news story about three men who set the speed record for the 100 MW, and said “We could crush the 39 hours it took these guys to run it”.

We started to plan our trip. We set a weekend in June to start the run. In the new coverage of the 2010 100MW Run, the runners challenged people to beat their record. We emailed Bill Green, of Bill Green’s Maine, to tell him that we were going to take a stab at the record. We got a response saying that he wasn’t going to cover our story, and that it would be tough to cover in case we didn’t beat the record. A couple weeks later we got another message from Bill Green, telling us that another group of people were going to go for the record. It made sense to get in with a bigger group, so we emailed the organizers and got invited to join.

The next couple of months flew by. I can say that I didn’t do any special training for the 100 MW. I actually trained less than normal. I ran Great Cranberry Island Ultra two weeks before the 100 MW weekend, and did 14 miles in the time between. In the weeks leading up to the run, I ordered a special Nathan Endurance hydration vest, picked up a pair of Brooks Cascadia 5s, and bought some Nuun electrolyte tablets (all ended up being LIFE-SAVERS).

The day before the race I cooked a big meal of spaghetti, garlic bread, and mixed veggies, watched Running the Sahara on Netflix, and packed my gear. My Dad, my friend Jason, and I drove to the trailhead for the 5am start. At 5:02am we were off.

The first 40 miles of the race showed us all that the 100 MW wasn’t a cakewalk. The hills, rocks, slippery log bridges, mud, and (worst of all) roots made the trail very difficult to run. The group I ran with adopted a “run when you can” attitude taking everything the trail gave us. At crew station two, I closed the gap on my speedy friend, Jason. Jason had gone out with the big dogs and held his own, but messed his left knee up and couldn’t go on. I left aid station two with my new trail friends, Nate and Justin. We ran along together for the majority of the first 40 miles, talking about life and running. I tried to convince the guys to try some of the blueberries I was grabbing every time we ran a patch, but they seemed skeptical.

We rolled into aid station three to find out that Jason got hauled off to the hospital, and that my Dad had also dropped out. It was strange to hear that people were already done. We hit a rough patch on the fifth section of the trail. Miles 55-65 were loaded with massive mountain climbs. We hit 100k at midnight and kept rolling. At around mile 65, Nate started to get farther and farther away from me. We were walking different paces, and I couldn’t keep up. Nate ended dropping me for the remainder of section 5.

I had no worries about being in the middle of the woods at night… until I was alone. The next couple of hours were the scariest times of the entire journey. I was exhausted and my body was breaking down. My feet and my right hip flexor were constantly throbbing, and every step had to be calculated. My mind started to play tricks on me in the woods. I started to think I was seeing little animals and objects that weren’t really there. The first thing that startled me was a shadow that ran across the trail that looked like a fox. I realized that my headlamp was throwing strange shadows off from the trees, rocks, and roots, but I couldn’t help but get frightened every time I hallucinated. I was sent over the edge when a shadow that jumped across my path looked exactly like a mountain lion. I screamed, and instantly began to run. I was running over rocks, roots, and mud. I jumped over small water crossings. I was running in a primal “fight or flight” mode (I chose flight). I knew that I was running away from imaginary animals, but I couldn’t turn off the fear. I started to embrace the feeling to pull myself to the next crew station. My pain in my feet and hip disappeared every time I saw animals in the trail, imagined people chasing me, or saw a strange patterns in the lichen on trees (I seriously thought I was seeing skulls).

I finally pulled up to the crew station at mile 70. I heard my Uncle Tim yelling from across a large stream. He told me I had to walk across the stream to get to the next part of the trail. I stumbled through a couple hundred feet of shin-deep water to get to the other side. I was relieved to be with people again. I fueled up at the station, changed my shoes and socks, and took off with my Uncle Tim.

The first couple miles with Tim were pretty slow. I was sore and feeling the 70 miles I had put in earlier. I was sleepy and feeling very tired. Tim called my parents and left a message to tell them how I was doing. When Tim said, “We’re doing great. Hogan is looking good. Right now, we’re averaging 36 minute miles…” I snapped out of my funk. “36 minute miles? That’s awful!” I thought. I took off running the instant I heard about my slow pace. Tim and I kept a good pace going through leg 5. We ran past Nate, and he told us that his feet were toast. When we got to the fifth crew station we heard some crazy news. Everyone had dropped out except the two leaders and ME. Nate was hours from getting to the station and he had to haul himself out before he could call it a day.

The last 30 miles of the trail was absolutely brutal. I had high spirits until the last 7 miles when I was started to break down again. We toughed it out, and made it to the point where I could hear cars driving down Route 15 in Monson. I knew that there were a couple miles left, and I had my last surge. I ran out in front and had a strong finish. I ran past my mom and up to Route 15 and kissed the pavement. I was done.

After some hugs, a couple of pictures by 100 MW signs, and celebratory beers we left behind the AT. I don’t plan on doing the entire 100 MW ever again. The challenge was one of the hardest things I’ve ever attempted. There is no way I would have been able to finish without my crew (Mom, Uncle Tim, and Dad), running partners (Justin and Nate), and strong pacing through the last 30 miles (Uncle Tim).

In the end, 4 out of 12 people finished the run. The two leaders smoked me, and got the AT 100 MW speed record. I ended up in third, with a time of 37 hours, 51 minutes, 42 seconds. I couldn’t be happier about my experience. I even broke the 39 hour 30 minute time set by the runners in 2010.

Now, it’s only a matter of time before that beautiful belt buckle arrives in the mail.

-Hogan Marquis

8/8/2011

Wicked Long Time, No See.

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Wow. It's been a while and a lot of new things have happened. I'm going to just jot down a quick list, and I'll elaborate on some of the bullets later.

Started "One-A-Day Challenge 2011" with Marquis Family and friends. Currently 3 people in the family have run at least one mile a day for the entire year (Roger, Regina, and Robert Marquis). Tim Marquis and I both messed up a day and are going for the "364/365 Challenge". Congrats to the people who are still left.
Roger Marquis got a PR at Boston Marathon.
I finished my first marathon, and qualified for the Boston Marathon. I ran a 3:09:15 at Sugarloaf Marathon.
I ran Pineland Farms 50k and won my age group. I ran Great Cranberry Island with Roger, Tim, and Steve Marquis and we all had great times.
I completed the 100 Mile Wilderness Trail Challenge in 37 hours, 51 minutes, 42 seconds.

Boston Marathon

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Roger Marquis and brother Tim Marquis are running the Boston Marathon today. Good luck!

UPDATE: wickedlongrun.com and MDI Marathon

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wickedlongrun.com

Roger speaking at the MDI Marathon Pasta Party.

Hi Everyone,

This Fall my Dad and I have continued to represent WLR. There is just something special about putting on the WLR t-shirts and running. My Dad has done a few marathons since our big trip. In October We had the honor of being asked to be the guest speakers at the Mount Desert Island Marathon. Volunteering at the finish line and seeing all of the finishers was inspiring. I even got the chance to give Dad his silver cape when he finished.

WLR now has a REAL domain name. Right now I'm working on getting the site up and running. We have a basic site up right now with links to the Facebook, Twitter, and blog pages.

Hogan speaking at the MDI Marathon Pasta Party.

I can say that it is my hope to continue doing work as wicked long runner/ fundraiser. Dad and I have thought about creating a foundation to keep this cause going. Doing the WLR the past couple years has renewed my faith in people. Meeting people and getting the chance to make a difference has been a privilege. If it takes running a ridiculous amount of miles to recharge my life every Summer, than we will keep this thing going. My Dad likes to say that there is "magic in the misery". I couldn't agree more. Look out for the "magical misery tour" next year.

Thanks for the support,
Hogan

MDI Marathon Finish (Roger, Gina, Alaina, and Hogan).

Open Letter

2010-09-08T22:35:00.002-04:00

Dear WLR for ACS followers,

The finish of our trip was just like the start: small with no fanfare. We were greeted by my Mom and girlfriend at the border of Florida. It was incredible to see them after being away for a month. A month's worth of pressure and frustration was relieved. The finish was surreal. Rather than being overjoyed, I felt strange. "We don't have to keep going?" and "What am I going to do now?" were my prevailing thoughts.

It seems like it was almost impossible. We were just two regular guys going for it. What were the chances that we would actually finish? How did we make it out without getting hit by a car? How did we make it out healthy? It's hard to believe what we accomplished.

For the past couple weeks, my Dad and I have been adjusting to life at home. I'm back to school, student teaching at Bangor High School in Bangor, ME. My Dad is back to work at General Electric in Bangor, ME. Dad has been running. I have been running, but not half as much as him. That's nothing new.We both entered the "real world" so quickly that we never really debriefed from our trip. Every day the fact that we finished the WLR sinks in a little more.

I've tried to sit down and reflect on my experiences. The only problem is that there is so much to say. The task of boiling down our trip to one blog post is too much. I don't feel like I can do it justice. It feels like we could fill a book with all of our experiences.

The emotions we went through on the WLR were intense. A good summary of the trip can be seen in a picture of a dumptruck we took in New Jersey. I took the picture while we were going through a construction zone because the road was too dangerous. The giant tailgate of the truck had "<--Good Times" and "Bad Times-->" painted on it. Nothing could have been more fitting. We had the best of times and the worst of times. The bottom line is that no matter how hopeless we felt we never stopped. In our minds, we weren't allowed to stop. We never wanted to look back on the WLR with any regrets.

The support we got from complete strangers throughout the country has restored my faith in people. We were on the receiving end of countless acts of altruism. Honestly, the support we got was overwhelming at times. We never knew that people would care about what we were doing so much, and we certainly didn't realize that their support was what would enable us to complete our journey. We would have quit without the support on the road, at home, and online. All of the calls, conversations, honks, waves, and posts kept us moving.

It wouldn't feel right to get too specific in our thank yous. We could never list every person that helped us out. We thank our family, friends, teammates, and all the kind strangers who helped us. I would like to especially thank my girlfriend, Alaina Harris, for keeping me going and being there at both ends. My Dad and I would also like to thank my Mom, Regina Marquis. Mom was given a lot of responsibility. She was responsible for keeping all of our followers informed by being our blogger/webmaster. She also kept my Dad from going crazy on the road. Again, thank you to everyone who helped us along the way.You enabled us to live out a dream. We look forward to sharing more our experiences with you all in the future. Just give us a little more time to let it all sink in.

Sincerely,
Hogan

Hogan Marquis
WLR for ACS 2010

More quick notes below from Roger

Hogan you were a force both physically and mentally. Maine to Florida 1371 miles biked and 1371 miles run in 27 days. I could not have done this run without your superhuman effort.

This was a very challenging experience with many highs and lows but it was nothing in comparison to those trying to beat cancer. Thanks to our family, friends and all the new friends we met along the way. You guys inspired us to exceed our own expectations. I was honored to be able to take on this challenge in support of the American Cancer Society and wish you all good health!

Thanks,
Roger

Day 27: August 26, 2010 - completed 36 miles today - DONE!!!!!

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Thanks Karen at Comfort Suites! We had a great last night's rest. Starting in Brunswick, GA... 35 miles to FL.

Day 26: August 25, 2010. Completed 57.7 miles today - 30 of which Hogan ran.. yes he did more than Roger!! In Brunswick, GA for the night (not Maine). 35 miles tomorrow should finish the journey!!

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James and Melissa Flowers... our prayers are with Melissa, newly diagnosed with lung cancer after fighting off breast cancer. Keep fighting!

Ed Dauphin and Leona Dauphin... BOTH Cancer SURVIVORS!!

George and Sheneeka... new friends in Darien, GA.

Day 25: August 24, 2010. Completed 32 miles today. The guys tried to stay dry but it rained "ALOT" today. Staying in Midway, GA tonight...

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Many thanks to the folks at The Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront for supporting the guys and giving them a room for the night after their longest running yet (Day 24). Hogan said..."On top of the world! At the Bohemian - rooftop picture with Lisa Coyle."

Rested runners... are happy runners! The guys are glad to be done with the TENT... they also got rid of their sleeping bags and several pairs of worn out sneakers - the finish line is within sight!!

Day 24: August 23, 2010. Completed 77 miles!! The guys started early from Jacksonboro, NC and ran all day, with few stops to get to Savannah, GA for the night!

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The picture is dark because it is late -- but the guys made it to GA today for their longest running day of the trip!

The guys love the roadside munchies

Again... another dark sign .. look close - Welcome to Georgia!

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After spending the night of day 22 on the ground, in the TENT or at the "Marquis Hilton" - as Hogan calls it. The guys decided the good old "Cheapo" tent needed a new home... it now resides in the dumpster behind "El Cheapo's Garage" in Jacksonboro, SC... fitting place if Hogan does say so himself.

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60 miles to Savannah


Roger and Ricky -- so many new friends that have helped the guys on the way!

Sherry and Joy... brought the guys COLD water. Awesome!!

Day 23: August 22, 2010. Completed 40 miles today.

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Check out this great story by John Rolfe in the Maine Sunday Telegram today - Running: Father and son count up miles, raise funds on "weird road trip"

Tired feet need new sneakers -- the guys took a pit stop at a mall in
Charleston to get some new sneakers for the rest of the trip.


Thanks Brian from Dick's Sporting Goods... hooked us up. New Asics 2150s, gels, and 5 hour energy shots.

Roger --- believe it... you are doing it !!!!

Day 22; August 21, 2010. Completed 57 miles today. Started in Georgetown, SC -- ended in Mount Pleasant, SC

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Again tonight -- Many Thanks to Carol at the Sleep Inn in Mount Pleasant, SC for setting the guys up with a room. Choice Hotels have been great to the guys on their journey south!!

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Huge THANK-YOU to Regina at Quality Inn in Georgetown, SC for arranging for a free night for the guys at your hotel. Your kindness is greatly appreciated!!!

At the hotel planning the days route!

The guys are meeting alot of fellow runners along the way --Erik Evans, Dan Eres, and Danny Fraley... all from Richmond, VA. These guys are runners... Hogan wondered if next year

they will take over.

Briggs Dickerson... owner of Peaches Corner on the corner of 9th and Ocean in Myrtle Beach. Meals on the HOUSE.

Great food and great people - THANKS Briggs.

Day 21: August 20, 2010 -- Completed 55 miles. Starting today in Little River, SC ended in Georgetown, SC.

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The guys make it on the news in Little River, SC today - WBMF Myrtle Beach, SC. Father, Son duo running from ME to FL . Click here for the video!

The guys are on the road and this is where they are at.

Ben and Sam Marquis --- "This is where we are at on the

the Silly Bandz map!!"

11 states so far...

Day 20: August 19, 2010. Completed 58 miles. Starting in Wilmington, NC -- ended at Little River -- South Carolina!!!

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South Carolina -- they made it!! Staying (again) at a Sleep Inn -- hoping to do more "sleeping in" tomorrow before another long day!

The guys would not have made it far with out the help of Phillip Lancaster. Phillip is quite the handy man and helped the guys repair the bike trailer tires.... HUGE THANKS to Phillip!!!!

More new friends - Jackie and Lale... met them outside Walmart in Shallotte, NC

Carolina Coast Online -- Click this link for another News story on the Wicked Long Run in Morehead City, NC --Father-son team treks to raise cancer funds

Photo by (Dylan Ray photo) - Carolina Coast Online

Thanks Sleep Inn!
The guys are "sleeping in" today... catching up on some needed rest.

Quote for the day from Cool Running Facebook fan page:

‎"Those who say it can't be done should not interrupt the ones doing it" -Unknown

Day 19: August 18, 2010. Completed 35 miles today. Starting the day in Snead Ferry NC made it to Wilmington, NC and calling it a day!!

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The guys are in good spirits.... even though they both have rashes from the heat!! Hogan says...."This was their toughest day yet... and it was the shortest!" Spending tonight in a hotel... Many Thanks to the nice people at the Sleep Inn in Wilmington for the price break on a room for the night!! Next door to the hotel --- Olive Garden --- Roger says... "Endless Pasta Bowl here we come!!" (see picture below)

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"When the moon hits your eye... Like a big-a pizza pie. That's amore!"

Matthew and Beth... from New York. Matt is a Marine!

Hogan said, " We got another complimentary room Tuesday night at the Marquis Hilton...and a very scenic view!"

Day 18: August 17, 2010: Complete 65 miles and still running... YES Started day in Davis, NC and now still running in the cooler night temps through Camp Lejeune. Completed the day with 76 miles ending in Snead Ferry NC for the night.

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Fueling up before their late night push through Camp Lejeune
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Lizzy Laurence of Swansboro, NC.


Message I received from Lizzy on Facebook... "Just thought you might want to hear that they are doing well. I gave them a take-out dinner that I had just gotten of "spicy curry shrimp" to help them with their re-fueling. I tried to talk them into stopping for the night and enjoying a swim in my pool - but they were motivated to push on. It was an honor to meet them both and I'm so impressed with their commitment to the cause and with their abilities."

Thank-you Lizzy for helping Roger and Hogan tonight!!!

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Starting in Davis, NC. Yesterday was a 47 mile day even with 3 and a half hours of ferrys.

Getting ready for the day!

Day 17: August 16, 2010: Completed 47 miles today. Started in Cape Hatteras, NC ending for the day in Davis, NC.

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Today was a difficult day for the guys. They wanted me to extend a huge Thank-you to a couple named Daniel and Arianna who stopped when no one else would and gave the guys 4 waters and a couple PowerBars. Their kindness will not be forgotten!! And next time... the guys will be sure to find out if they
need to run 20 miles... just to find the next store!!

Also, Roger and Hogan want to Thank Wanda at JD Place ... a store in Davis, NC... she helped the guys find a place to put their tent tonight... once again next to the Volunteer Firestation!!!

Ocracoke, NC Ferry - leaving the Outer Banks

The Poulins from Winchester VA... thanks for the ice cold waters!

Another new friend -- Sherri from Diamond Shoals

Hatteras water tower.

Donate to ACS today!

Day 16: August 15, 2010: Completed 56 miles. Started today in Kill Devil Hills, NC finished in Cape Hatteras, NC.

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Will Gray - Hatteras Island Comfort Inn. Thank-you for
putting the guys up for the night!!

Wayne... just passed his one year Cancer-free anniversary...
He is a new friend and a SURVIVOR!

Hogan writes... Dick Manskers - check out the Lees!
Buxton, NC (OBX)

Kill Devil Hills Fire Department!! Thanks for giving Roger and Hogan a safe place to stay for the night. What a great bunch of guys!!

Meredith Russell and Marilyn Ebaugh... great new freinds

and both Cancer SURVIVORS!!

Jack (Dad), Abigail, Bridget, Carolyn, Dianna, Danielle (Mom)
the James family.. and lots of carriages!

Day 15: August 14, 2010: Completed 54 miles today. Started in Moyock, NC - ended for the day at Kill Devil Hills, NC.

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Thanks to the Firefighters at Kill Devil Hills!! They offered Roger and Hogan a place to stay for the night. Hot shower, nice bed and a place to do laundry.


More new friends!

Outer Banks!!!


Kitty Hawk, NC

Greg Fulk from Indy... thanks for the power strip! The people you meet in McDonald's!!


Roger .. "Where we stayed last night. Our tent, under a big tent.. with lots of furniture and cushions!!"

In the words of Hogan, " Krispy Kreme... breakfast of champions."

Day 14: August 13, 2010: Completed - 50 miles today ( not including the tunnel ) Started in Machipongo, VA. ending for the night at Moyock, NC

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Made it to Moyock, North Carolina for the night!

North Carolina!! Thanks Amanda and Jasmine...

Danielle, Celia, and Shelby - new friends in NC

Carolina BBQ Dinners -- a runners feast - southern style!

Going strong at VA Beach ... and still going -- heading to NC!

Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. (Another bridge!!) Thanks to Melissa Long... for arranging a ride across! The Chief and Officer Long made it possible for Roger and Hogan to get across the Bay and not have to swim!

Roger and Hogan want to say "Thanks" to State Rep Albert Pollard (VA) and his wife Mariah for a great place to stay last night. He and his family were very welcoming!

Albert and his kids


Albert and Mariah Pollard

Albert at his home located on a creek that is part of the Chesapeake Bay!

Day 13: August 12, 2010. Completed 50 miles today. They had an early start from New Church, VA, ran in the rain today and stopped for the night in Eastville, VA .

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Jason Chance (New Church, VA)... new friend.. tri-athlete, and

marathoner. Hogan says... and I quote "Dude is an ANIMAL!"

This one is for Ben and Sam Marquis. This is where the guys are at - using the Silly Bandz map!


Note from Hogan... "Party time is over. Rain, wet feet and blisters. Dad's feet look like a mess!"

Note from Roger... "My feet always look like a mess!"

Check out more online news stories as the guys make
their way south

Shore News Today - Online News story -- From Maine to Florida, father and son going the distance against cancer

Make a donation to American Cancer Society today by clicking on this link

Day 12: August 11, 2010 -- Completed 44 miles today. The guys started in Ocean City, MD and ended in New Church, VA.

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Virginia... They made it. New Church, VA for the night!!

Dan Roberts... about 1 mile from Virginia!

Pokin' along... to Pocomoke, Maryland

HUGE thank you going out to Tim, Tom, and Adam. You are true friends of WLR. Thanks for believing in our cause!


New friends in Ocean City MD.

Berlin, Maryland taking a break from the sun

Berlin, MD.... VERY Hot!

Day 11: August 10, 2010 - Completed 40 miles today. Cape May, NJ to Delaware stopping at Ocean City, Maryland. Traveled Route #1 along the coast.

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Maryland...knocking down the miles.

Dick Mansker... Cold Stone Ice Cream - Ocean City!!

Hogan and Jordan making a Coldstone Creamery at Ocean City Maryland.

Jordan @ Coldstone! Incredible stop. We got to mix our own ice cream.


Scott Humphrey... nice ride. We're jealous. Thanks for		he support!

Delaware... picture says where we are.

It is a HOT one in Delaware!

Delaware!!!

Cape May Ferry bike repair at your service.. not as good as Rose Bicycle in Orono, Maine!!

Day 10: August 9, 2010 - Completed 70 miles today & made it to Cape May!!

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Made it on TV 40 News in Atlantic City, NJ. Good story even if they got the last name wrong.

TV40 News - Atlantic City, NJ - click this link to see it

Joanne & Lucinda from Cabin City Motel - Cape May, NJ. Great new friends in N.J. Thanks for the room!

Day 10: August 9, 2010. Got an early start... heading to Cape May... or as close as we can get.

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That's 31 for Dad and 20 miles for me... so far. No sleep till Cape May. It had to be the singlet. CAW CAW CAW!

Randy Christofferson... an IRONMAN. This guy knows the deal. RCMIOGA@hotmail.com

What do you do if the Bridge is out...?


Yeah... it was for real.

Beesley's Point Bridge... washed out bridge. It was in the middle of our Rt. 9 South path. Showed up as OK on Google maps. Literally no other way around but catching a ride. Jonathan Wilson saved us. He swooped in and saved the day. Island Taxi LLC all the way!

Jonathan Wilson... you saved us.

Day 9: August 8, 2010: Completed 50 miles today. Woke up to rain on the tent ... well maybe it was sprinklers.

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Tori & Priscilla Barden! Cancer survivor & her daughter. Great people in NJ!

The Barden Clan... Bayville, NJ. What a great stop

We meet so many great people along the way...

Kristen and Michael

Monique and Kevin... Bayville NJ.

American Cancer Society - make a pledge today!!

Day 8: August 7, 2010 - completed 50 "ROUGH" city miles today. Thought about stopping at 30 but Hogan got a second wind & took us another 20. Started in Newark ended in Farmingdale, NJ. We wil now follow the Jersey Shore.

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We got a place to stay for the night from some great guys from Louisiana. Gotta go visit them and have some crawfish.


Mason Palmatier showed up today... he's trying to get us out of NJ. Thanks Buddy!


Amanda, thanks for stopping! People like you keep us going.

After 30 miles -- Good Times and Bad Times... the story of NJ. It was looking
bad, but we're coming out of it.

Stefanie, Will, Jessica, and us... NJ people are sweet

Day 7: August 6, 2010 - Completed 30 miles. Spent the night in Newark, NJ. Great day in New York City! Rockefeller Plaza, the "Today Show" and got seen TV... hopefully got people to support ACS! Made it to NJ.

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Hogan at Rockefeller Plaza

Hogan with the crowds outside the "Today Show"!


George has been making pizza for 45 years. A true New Yorker.

Stan, Roger, and Louie... eating pizza & calzones at George's.

Larry Lerner... thanks for the directions into NJ. Nice orange bike jersey as well.

another new friend - Stephanie

A new friend - Eddie

Skyline... so long NYC.

Day 6: August 5, 2010 - Completed 45 miles - Stamford, Ct --- New York City. Getting good food and rest tonight. We will be up early Friday to check out the Today Show.

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New York -- we made it!!

To make a donation to ACS click on this link

American Cancer Society

Day 5: August 4, 2010 - Completed. 53 miles today - Northford, CT to Stamford, CT. We meet so many great people along the way -- check out more pictures & links to interviews!

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Getting ready for the day.

We RUN on Dunkin!

Clinton Tebbetts... thanks for the gels!!

Brian Kelly... in front of world's

largest dairy store...

Check it out... We made it on the cover of our hometown paper -

The Penobscot Times
The Penobscot Times serves the Old Town-Orono area, including
Milford, Bradley, Greenbush, Greenfield, Alton, Argyle,
Veazie and Indian Island -Maine

ALSO

Now online on the Lincoln, Maine area web site
Lincoln, Maine - Nice News!

Day 4: Completed -- 59 miles today. Remember that Hogan & Roger post progress updates during the day on Twitter -- please check them out at http://twitter.com/WLR4ACS. You do not need an account on (Twitter) just go to their site WLR4ACS.

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Early start today. Chaplin, CT... trying to get close to New Haven, CT by the end of the day. Schedule today -- Chaplin to Willamantic to Middletown to New Haven!

Made it to Middletown, CT. ALOT of hills today!!

Great food stop for us in Durham... met some great new friends!

Heath Andranovich and @marri6 at Carmine's...GREAT people and AWESOME pizza!

Brian Curry from Coke, you're the man! Thanks for the support! Stopping at

Carmine's Pizza in Durham, CT.

Will Dellacamera... thanks for the camping hookup. Spending night in Northford, CT

Mileage for today -- 59 miles -- had a great day, met a bunch of great people!! Running smart & staying healthy. Drinking, at least, 2 gallons (each) of water a day!

Day 3: August 2, 2010 - complete - roughly 50 miles

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Milford MA... 6 miles on the day. Pit stop at DD. Will be traveling Rt. 16 on our way to Douglas, MA.

Things are going great! Just entering Dudley, MA. Will be in CT soon. Thanks to all who are able to donate to the American Cancer Society. They are working as I type to correct the problem with names and donations showing on our site, we hope it will be fixed soon. Thanks to everyone for your support!

Made it to Connecticut!

Thanks for the support Nancy Edmondson & Jeff Frechette at Woodstock Valley Country Store!! Best stop of the trip... no question.

Thanks to Jane & Charlie from Peppertree Campground. We are staying here for the night. Thanks for your generosity and check them out on Facebook. You guys rock!
Still figuring our total miles for today. Will post in the morning.

Day 2: August 1, 2010 - 40 mile day

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Boston - watch out for the bridges!

In Boston!!

Always have to get a picture of this place!!

After a difficult day of trying to get around in the city... we decided to go around it all. Tented for the night in Hopkinton, MA.

Day 1: July 31 -- Total - 70 miles

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Good friends have found us along the way!!

Salem, MA


Day 1 proved to be VERY challenging... getting lost, changing routes, the heat, finding a place to stay. Made it to Revere, MA - just outside of Boston. A 70 mile day. Some very nice folks at the Comfort Inn put us up for the night.

Off & Running- Day 1

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Ready to start the journey...

Our gear is packed...

On the road again!

Baseline

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Today we met with Brendan Carr, a good friend, and our WLR4ACS fitness consultant. Brendan is a certified personal trainer and agreed to be our consultant for the trip. We got Brendan to take some baseline measurements for before we start our trip. Here's what we came up with:

Hogan Marquis

Age: 22
Birthdate: 03/31/88
Weight: 157.7 lbs
Height: 5' 8"
3-pinch bodyfat: 12.4% (67th percentile)
3-minute step test: 89 bpm (73rd percentile)

Roger Marquis
Age: 47
Birthdate: 05/15/1963
Weight: 183.3
Height: 5' 10"
3-pinch bodyfat: 25.8% (22nd percentile)

3-minute step test: 81 bpm (95th percentile)

Back in Business

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The Wicked Long Run has returned...

The Basics
-Roger and Hogan Marquis

-Fundraiser for American Cancer Society
-Potentially 1500+ miles of running and biking
-Starting in Kittery, ME and ending... ???
-Check us out on facebook: Wicked Long Run for American Cancer Society
-Twitter: @WLR4ACS

Thanks For Your Support for the Maine Wicked Long Run 2009 + Event Summary!

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I personally had a great time on the Maine Wicked Long Run with Hogan. We both had to lean on each other for support along the way and neither of us could have done it without the other. I can't believe that we said we would take this challenge on and complete it as we had planned. There certainly was plenty of opportunity for things to fall apart on this journey but we had each other, the Camp CaPella cause, and some wicked great support from family, old friends and new friends along the way.

Trip Highlights

Day 1 Fort Kent to Caribou

The start in Fort Kent at the International Bridge.
This trip was unplugged... no tv, radio or ipods.
The first donor we came across in Fort Kent asked us if we were going to the family reunion this summer. Hogan and I need to take another road trip to Fort Kent to visit some long lost Marquis' relatives.
Hogan could not believe the size of the hills leaving Van Buren toward Houlton.
Arriving in Caribou we realize we left our tent poles in Fort Kent. We put our bike trailer in the tent so that we could still lay in it for the night. The tent laid on us like a blanket and Hogan cut his way out with a leatherman knife in the morning.
70 miles for the day
26.2 miles to start the day in 3:28:43

Day 2 Caribou to Houlton

Mars Hill off in the distance for what seemed like 30 miles. It's no wonder that some of the states best runners are from the Aroostook County. These hills are nasty.
Houlton Pizza Hut. We munched down on salad, salad, more salad and pasta like there was no tomorrow. The waiter could not keep enough water on the table for us. We ate with Houlton friend Dave Bates who I met the previous weekend at the Sugarloaf Marathon. Very nice guy who also ran 6-7 miles with us.
51 miles for the day and 121 total.
26.2 miles to start the day 3:43:21

Day 3 Houlton to Lincoln

Hogan Tire was spotted one mile into the run. I thought it would be good picture to edit to indicate Hogan TireD.
Haynesville Woods, flies, no stores for miles and getting chased by dogs numerous times.
Hogan stopped just long enough to make each of us a tuna wrap sandwich with crushed up Fritos corn chips adding some flavor. His stop looked like a Nascar pit stop as I continued running. I ran by him and his leg looked like it was covered in fur but it just some flies looking for a bite to eat.
Saw my parents as we were approaching Lincoln. Very nice to getting close to home base and leaving Aroostook County.
Hogan and I ate Big Macs like we had not seen food for days.
Slept at my parents oil business in Lincoln.
Another Hogan Tire spotted in Lincoln about 68 miles down the road from the Houlton version.
70 miles for the day for 191 total.
Marathon 26.2 to start the day 3:57:23

Day 4 Lincoln to Old Town

Met a lot of friends and family along the way.
Ran with wife Gina for the last 3 miles.
Slept in my own bed for the night.
36 Miles for a total of 227 miles.
Marathon 26.2 to start the day 3:56:21.

Day 5 Old Town to Ellsworth

Stopped by several local stores in Old Town with Camp CaPella flyers.
22 miles completed with brother Tim.
Stopped at the U-Maine campus
Stopped at General Electric to an amazing support for the run from coworkers.
Stopped by Dedham Elementary for and met a lot of very enthusiastic kids.
Stopped Camp CaPella at Phillips Lake
Finished the day with the Kirby Family in Ellsworth and a visit to Pat's Pizza. Desert were some homemade cookies made by Kate G. Kate and her husband have both beat me in road races in Maine and I don't think I could beat her cookies either.
47 Miles for a total of 274 miles.
Marathon to start the day 3:56:40

Day 6 Ellsworth to Camden

2+ miles completed with Stephen Kirby to start the day.
Most difficult day yet. Cold rain most of the day met up with fellow Crow Athletic runners Gary Allen and Mary Ropp in Stockton Springs.
Met Fritz Lyon in Belfast. He did a lot of PR work to spread the word about Camp CaPella. Very nice man and he provided inspiration throughout the entire 10-day run.
Met Sally and Tony of Camden who invited us to stay in their guest house and made us dinner. What a way to end the most difficult day of the entire trip.
58 miles for the day and 332 total miles.
Marathon to start the day 4:22:36

Day 7 Camden to Whitefield

Woke up to a phone call from the Ric Tyler and George Hale Morning radio show. Fritz forgot to tell us they would be calling until 3 hours after the fact.
Another long day of running in the rain.
Met one of the most interesting people of the whole run, Forrest Peaslee. Reminded me of my father. He owns several businesses in Jefferson and put us up for a night at his ranch. Great conversation with Forrest that Hogan and I will remember forever. Very nice man with a big heart. Absolutely one of my favorite stops.
38 miles for the day and 370 total miles.
Marathon to start the day 4:23:45

Day 8 Whitefield to Freeport

Got encouragement from Secretary of State of Maine Matt Dunlap.
Pulled over by a police cruiser in Topsham that turned out to be Hogan's girlfriend's dad. Hogan thought I might have got pulled over for a roadside pee break.
Saw Hogan's girlfriend Laura and stayed the night at her parents house. Excellent dinner prepared by Laura's mom Susan and carbs served up by her dad Tim.
50 miles for the day and 420 total miles.
Marathon to start the day 4:57:47. 8th day in a row with a marathon to start the day but also the last running.

Day 9 Freeport to Biddeford

Started the day in Freeport and Hogan carried me through most of it.
Met up with brother Steve in Portland for 22 miles
Stopped by Dairy Queen for an cone.
Stayed with Brother Steve's family in Saco with a nice campfire.
Miles for the day 38 and total 458 miles.

Day 10 Biddeford to Portsmouth

Hogan carried me through another day.
500 miles completed Fort Kent to Portsmouth NH and back to Bob's Clam Hut.
Clams galore at Bob's Clam Hut.
Last day 42 miles for a 10-day total of 500 miles.

Portsmouth, NH

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We made it all the way to the State of New Hampshire. We got a picture next to the Portsmouth, NH sign to have proof.

Whoa!

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I weighed myself this morning and compared it to when I left. I weighed 165.6 lbs before we left. I weigh 155.8 lbs now. Even with all of the pizza, pasta, candy, and Big Macs, that's the lowest I've weighed since high school. Sweet.

-Hogan

Some Pics of the Last Day

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We're DONE!

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Today we left early from Saco. We busted it to Kittery, and kept it rolling all the way to Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After that, we ran back to Bob's Clam Hut in Kittery. We had a great reception of family, friends, and media. The clams were DELICIOUS! We've been waiting 10 days and 500 miles for them. Thanks to everyone for the support & pledges! WE DID IT!

If you would like to still make a pledge to Camp CaPella Kids -- we would greatly appreciate it!! We will post more of the run pictures tomorrow!

Day 10-May 31, 2009: Nearing the end-Thanks for your pledges for Camp CaPella-Our "Wicked Long Run" will end in Kittery at Bob's Clam Hut!

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Day 9-May 30, 2009-Ended in Saco with 38 miles today!! The miles are much slower now! End of Wicked Long Run Sunday at Bob's Clam Hut in Kittery, ME!!

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Thanks to Laura, Tim & Sue Young for the warm, dry place to stay!

Thanks Cool As A Moose!

Day 9-May 30, 2009: Getting started in Freeport, ME. Running Rt #1 on our way to Saco! Look for us in our yellow shirts "Wicked Long Run" Camp CaPella

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Day 8-May 29, 2009: Ended the day in Freeport, ME. 50 miles completed for today. We are getting there! Thanks for your pledges for Camp CaPella!!

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Day 8-May 29, 2009: Started the run & decided we needed to change our route. Ran straight to Gardiner & now going RT 201 to Brunswick, ME.

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5:30pm we are in Brunswick... continuing on to Freeport for the night.

It was good to see Secretary of State Matt Dunlap, (from Old Town, Maine) -- as we ran through Gardiner, Maine. Thanks Matt for stopping to say Hello!!

Day 7-May 28, 2009: Ended our run -38 miles-Whitefield, ME for the night. Thanks to Forrest Peaslee for a warm-dry-place to sleep!

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Thanks to Forrest Peaslee - Peaslee Mountain Hunt Park.

Day 7-May 28, 2009. Left Camden - now in Rockland, ME-10 miles. Will be running Rt 17 to Augusta, ME for 43 miles. Thanks for pledging Camp CaPella!

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Day 6-May 27, 2009 - Ended our run for the day in Camden, ME. 58 miles completed for today. Things are going well! On to Augusta , ME tomorrow.

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Many Thanks to the nice folks in Camden for the warm dry place to sleep for the night!

Day 6-May 27, 2009 - Ran through Searsport & now in Belfast, ME. Visited the Republican Journal Newspaper! Thanks to Fritz Lyon for his PR support!

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Day 6-May 27, 2009. We have reached Bucksport & are now in Stockton Springs. Crossed the Penobscot Narrows Bridge. Thank-you for your pledges!

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Day 6-May 27, 2009. Leaving Ellsworth-Thank-you Kirby family for letting us put our tent on your lawn. Many miles ahead-just passing Orland, ME!

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End Day 5: May 26, 2009. Visited the Dedham School & finished our day in Ellsworth, ME. 47 miles completed today. Thanks for your support & pledges!!

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Thanks Kirby family of Ellsworth for letting us tent on your front lawn!

Day 5-May 26, 2009: We are at Camp CaPella, Dedham, ME! Great to talk with Dana Mosher, Executive Director. We hope our run will help the kids!

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Thanks to Laurie Turner, Holden - for sending the great pictures from Camp CaPella & Dedham School!

Day 5-May 26, 2009: Making our way through Brewer & Holden, ME - on our way to Camp CaPella! Thanks to Tim Marquis for his running support today!

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Day 5-May 26, 2009: Our stop at GE Power Systems Bangor, Maine. Thanks to GE & employees for the pledges!!

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Thanks Mike Ellis (GE employee) for the great pictures!

Day 5-May 26, 2009: On our way. Several stops this am including Orono,(UMaine campus), Veazie & Bangor, ME. Making our way to Camp CaPella!

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Day 5 - May 26, 2009 - Schedule for Tuesday

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Total miles to date: 227

Starting in Old Town, ME at 7:00 am.

Stillwater Ave., Old Town, ME
College Ave., Orono, ME
Route #2 Orono, Veazie, to Bangor, ME
Union Street Bangor - quick visit to GE Bangor
Union St. Bangor to Wilson St. Brewer
Route 1A to Ellsworth with a stop at Camp CaPella!!
Stopping for the day (45 - 55 miles) hopefully on Rt #1 after Ellsworth

Day 4-May 25, 2009. 36 miles total for today. Staying in Old Town, ME for the night. Thanks for the support on our "Wicked Long Run" for Camp CaPella

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Day 4-May 25, 2009: Passed through Howland & Passadumkeag. On Rt 2 in outer Milford. Will be in Old Town sometime after 1:00 pm. Wicked FUN RUN!

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Day 4-May 25, 2009: Passed through Howland & Passadumkeag. On Rt 2 in outer Milford. Will be in Old Town sometime after 1:00 pm. Wicked FUN RUN!

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Day 4-May 25, 2009: Starting our day at Marquis Heating- Lincoln, ME office. Thanks Mom & Dad (Gram & Gramp)for your support for Camp CaPella!!

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Day 3 - Just for fun. Started the day with a Hogan Tire in Houlton... 70 miles later... ended the day with a Hogan Tire in Lincoln.

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End day 3. May 24, 2009. Ran 70 miles today through Northern Maine (trees, hills & a few mosquitos) No stops today-until Lincoln, ME. Going strong!

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May 24, 2009:Day 3- Traveled over 50 miles so far today- just leaving Mattawamkeag, ME. Should be in Lincoln, ME by tonight. (15 or so more miles)

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May 24, 2009: Day 3- Got started from a good rest in Houlton. 22 miles into the day and we are in Haynesville, Maine.

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6 photos are on the way to Houlton-outside and in Littleton. "Courtesy of Houlton Pioneer Times". Thank-you Elna Seabrooks & Dave Bates!

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May 23, 2009: End of day two. In Houlton, ME. 51 miles today with some huge Maine hills! We met alot of great, generous Maine people today! Thanks!!

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Day 2: May 23, 2009 - Passed through Littleton, ME & now in Houlton, ME. Will probably keep going until dark. Lots of miles covered today!

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Day 2: May 23, 2009 - Passing through Monticello, Maine. It is a great day for a "Wicked Long Run" for Camp CaPella!

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Day 2: May 23, 2009 - Passing through Mars Hill, Maine. (about 30 miles so far today). It is a great day for a "Wicked Long Run" in Maine!

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Day 2: May 23, 2009. After an early start and a quick 10 miles or so, we are in Presque Isle, Maine. Nice day for a "Wicked Long Run" in Maine!!

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May 22, 2009: End of day one. 70 miles completed. We are just south of Caribou, Maine. Setting up camp for the night!

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May 22, 2009-First stop - Van Buren for food and drink!

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May 22, 2009 - Starting point Fort Kent, Maine

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Getting started on Thursday. Cyr bus trip to the start - Fort Kent, Maine. We will begin our run on Friday morning - May 22.

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Tentative WLR Schedule

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The Wicked Long Runners

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The two runners are Hogan Marquis (red shirt) and Roger Marquis (black shirt). Hogan is pacing at the 2008 Great Cranberry Island Ultra Marathon. He ran his first unofficial marathon while pacing the ultra marathoners. Roger is running the 2009 Boston Marathon. He finished with a PR of 3:05.41.

Roger and Hogan are a father/son team from Old Town, ME. Roger is an accomplished marathon runner and pacer, and Hogan is student at the University of Maine.

Running the length of Maine

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My son Hogan and I are running the length of Maine, from Fort Kent to Kittery, May 22 to May 31. We doing this as a fundraiser for Camp CaPella with hopes to generate sponsorships for kids to attend this summer camp.

"Camp CaPella provides services to children (aged 5 and older) and adults with a primary diagnosis of physical and develpmental disabilities. Children and adults who attend Camp CaPella may be diagnosed with such disabilities as Cerebral Palsy, Muscular dystrophy, Spina Bifida, Downs Syndrome, Autism, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and other conditions that cause physical and developmental disabilities. The summer camp program has a 1 / 2 ratio of staff to campers and each camper has a recreational and educational plan developed to serve their individual needs." http://campcapella.org/new-27.htm

We've made a google map with a scenic route that will make this Trek of Maine 500 miles on foot. Lots of details need to be worked out. I'll post updates as the event draws near.

-Roger