Posted on 01/01/08 6:00 AM| by Will
Home - Enfield Conn.
Age - 45
Serge was born and raised on a farm in a small town outside Quebec City , at 18, moved to the US and now owns a construction company. Ahhhh, America the beautiful!!
He has two daughters, is married to Kris, a class 5 kayaker from who he got his white water experience. He loves ice climbing, mountaineering, snowboarding and has been playing hockey since he was potty trained. He is the proud sponsor of a hockey team in which he plays and has the duty of captain, so he hopes to bring the much needed camaraderie and spirit to his team to finish this race.
NAVIGATOR - Jeremy Colgan
Home - Lower East Side, New York
Age - 36
Jeremy was born and raised in Belfast, Northern Ireland and lived in London, Paris and China before coming to New York over eight years ago. He works as an attorney at a law firm in New York City and offsets this sendentary lifestyle by getting out of the city and into the woods as often as possible.
Jeremy comes to the team with a fair amount of previous experience in long distance endurance events but nothing as long as Primal Quest including among others the Marathon des Sables (2007) and Ironman (Lake Placid 2005). Having said that he is really an orienteeror first and foremost. In the past he has done a number of Rogaines (long distance orienteering events) and he is hoping that this experience will stand him in good stead for PQ. Not surprisingly therefore he is looking forward to the foot work that Primal Quest involves but isn’t so keen on the paddle section; River Boarding on the other hand should be fun!
Team Member - Becky Clements
Home – Salt Lake City, Utah
Age - 36
Becky was born in Kansas City, but moved to the western US many years ago where she became addicted to the mountains. She enjoys her work and the great opportunities as an engineer, along with the flexibility to play in the beautiful Wasatch mountains. (Thank you, L-3 Communications, for the sponsorship & support!) This is Becky’s first Primal Quest race - a challenge and adventure that she’s looking forward to experiencing. She enjoys ultra running, completing several 50K, 50M, and 100M races, and also really enjoys the multi-sport variety and teamwork aspects of adventure racing.
Team Member - James McCann
Home – New York City
Age - 30
James was born in Belfast but spent a lot of his childhood in the Middle East. After living and working in London and Hong Kong, he is now based in New York. James works for an Investment Bank.
James has competed in numerous long distance running events including Trailwalker in Hong Kong and Racing The Planet’s Gobi March.
Ankle injuries permitting, James loves playing real football (soccer).
Support Crew Member - Scott Lessard
Support Crew Member - Todd Lessard
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June 11th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
Becky-
I’ll miss watching the GPS footage with you, but so EXCITED I’ll be tracking YOU and Team Brunton. Think smart, think like a team and I won’t need to tell the computer you’ve missed a turn. I’ll be sending good vibes to you so when you’re tired, Miss Brenda will be helping you along from Utah!! You Rock!!
June 17th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Brenda, did you graduate from Northeastern in 1984?
June 19th, 2008 at 7:35 pm
I figured I’d start stacking up the encouragement.
Just like all our parents told us: “Get plenty of rest, eat, be nice to people (especially team-mates), have fun and KICK-SOME-BUTT”!
Shooting all of you on the team a little extra energy from Utah!
[yes, Brian-I did graduate from Northeastern in 1984 and I think I know you! skirollfly@comcast.net]
June 21st, 2008 at 10:18 am
Miss Becky!
It’s Sat Am (6/21/08) and you’re now at the race site- 2 days to go. WHEE-HAAAAA!! Looks like a GREAT day out there, just like SLC. Stock up on some Oreos and your good-2-go!
June 22nd, 2008 at 12:38 pm
Great pix and videos, Team Brunton!!
Getting OUT of the Mtn Bike clips is important, too. No handstands on the bikes, please!
June 22nd, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Hi Becky and the boyzzz,
Have a wonderful time! The race itself is only part of the experience. Be safe, make Becky eat (even though she will say no with a very serious look on her face) and laugh often! We will be watching the race and wishing you the very best!
Take care,
Kym, Caleb and Riley
June 22nd, 2008 at 8:05 pm
hey team brunton!!
good job with the pictures! jeremy claims we should be able to see footage of him being a baby in the water but i only saw one video - has others been posted? told jeremy he should have been better entertainment and at least took a small digger!
good luck with your ascent tomorrow!! we’ll be with you in spirit!
love you and miss you serge! stay strong and try to keep your toenails!! haha!! i’ll be looking forward to tracking you!!
June 22nd, 2008 at 8:15 pm
Go Team Brunton. We’ll be cheering you on from Ipswich Massachusetts. I’ve got butterflys and I’m not even a part of this thing! Amelia (2&1/2) and I are going to camp out in the back yard next weekend so we can commune in the adventure.
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:46 am
Beckster: I’m watching and sending strength and only the positive vibes from Indy! Stay strong and remember we’re proud of you and the whole team!
June 23rd, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Hello Team Brunton! Way to go! You are doing great! Thank you for posting the fantastic pics!
Becky - so many people here are SO proud of you!! Don’t forget it!
June 23rd, 2008 at 9:49 pm
Becky,
It’s pretty wild knowing what lies ahead for you in the race and knowing that whatever happens, you will claim it as a victory- an incredible learning experience and the fact that you just keep pushing fear aside to live life at its fullest, will make your soul happy. You are a true inspiration to me!
Brenda
June 24th, 2008 at 9:19 am
OMG! Brian and Brenda! This is Anna from Northeastern.
June 24th, 2008 at 10:26 am
Team Burnton!
Keep the SPIRIT UP! You are doing great! You are about to pass thru CP #6 then on to the leisurely cruise down the river! Drink, eat and be merry! We are watching you from all points on the globe! It is still anyone’s race! Stay strong and mindful!
June 24th, 2008 at 5:11 pm
Hi Ugly
Tried posting here before but didnt work so here goes again. Good luck guys. Make us proud.
June 24th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
Heya! Just want to say good luck to you, James and all of Team Brunton! Try not to lose a limb or kill yourself! Mum and I will be checking out all the photos and stuff, talk to you soon!
June 24th, 2008 at 11:16 pm
Becky (and your team), I just have to say you all rock!!! Keep safe and have a great time.
And I am glad you made it out of the river.
June 24th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
You all are doing awesome. It is about 36 hours into the race and you all are hanging tough!!! I am tired just tracking the team on the Internet! Wow… off to eat a Snickers…
I am sending you my best!
Take care,
Kym
June 25th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
WOW look at the comments! This is great! The IT department finally got it unclogged - hopefully! Keep up the great work! You are dealing with a tough crowd. Team Nike is getting beaten up for stopping for some ice cream on day 1. They are currently doing very well - coincidence? I think not! It was scientifically proven, somewhere, that it is good for the body and soul. It always put a smile on my face! Make sure you pick some up! Keep it up guys, you are doing great! Stay strong and steady!
June 25th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
Hope that the weather is not as bad as forecast! We are all wishing you well. Not exactly gentle exercise!
Best wishes and good luck.
June 26th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
Kelly and I are about to go to the Kylie concert (Belfast). We’ll see if she’ll do a request song for your guy’s. Keep going !!!
June 26th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
Go Team Brunton!! Jeremy - hope all the kayaking on the Hudson is standing you in good stead! Look after yourself and KEEP GOING!!!
Sus
June 26th, 2008 at 7:09 pm
Keep going. Keep safe. We are watching your progress.
June 26th, 2008 at 11:34 pm
BURTON, you guys are doing great! Dig deep, have fun and take care of each other out there!
Becky, after you guys come out of the Crazy Mountains don’t forget to say hi to our friends in Clyde Park…;-)
Mike
June 27th, 2008 at 12:49 am
team brunton - you are doing great! stay strong, eat, drink and sleep a little
you are all an inspiration - keep up the good work.
Becky, we are all pulling for you and your team!
aurora
June 27th, 2008 at 7:49 am
Hi Son
Just saw all your pictures, you have to be very brave or else mad to do that journey. Glad I breast fed you (Mum not Dad)hope it keeps you in good sted. You have an inner strength and good gene’s to work off. Good luck to the team and come back in one piece.
Love Mum and Dad.
June 27th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Glad you got some sleep. Hope that you are not too sore and tired - if that is possible! Keep going. Best wishes
June 27th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
Hey Serge, Scott, Todd and all of team BRUNTON!!
GO! GO! GO! You are doing a fantastic job!! We are following you day and night and thinking about you even more! Keep the faith, stay strong and eat another ham sandwich!! We miss you and love you and will be VERY happy to see you cross the finish line!!
Love you ! Kris and Chantal