I keep running into the same question with myself after every race season - "Ok, what's next?" Sometimes, like this past year, I'll do shorter races such as a half Iron Man. Other times, I want to challenge myself and go bigger. What else can I push myself to do? When the 'double' became a possibility, and for the first time ever, I realised this was it. Never in the ultra triathlon world has there been the opportunity to compete in back to back events on consecutive weekends. To be the first athlete to ever do it would be pretty cool!
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Support Mark in his race to the double by donating to his Crowfunder below! For sponsorship opportunities please contact Team Mark here.
Ultra520KMCanada 2016
Ironman Canada
Ironman Ceour D'alane
Challenge Penticton
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Half Ironman Stoney Plain
Half Ironman Calgary, AB
Half Ironman Ceour D'alane
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Multiple Olympic & Sprint Distance Triathlons
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Canadian Death Race 125KM
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Lumberjack 50 Mile
Sun Valley Idaho 50 Mile
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Calgary Marathon
Sequim Port Angeles Marathon
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Calgary 50KM
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Hypothermic Half Marathon
Harvest Half Marathon
Calgary Half Marathon
Too many more to count!
Canadian Death Race 125KM
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Lumberjack 50 Mile
Sun Valley Idaho 50 Mile
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Calgary Marathon
Sequim Port Angeles Marathon
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Calgary 50KM
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Hypothermic Half Marathon
Harvest Half Marathon
Calgary Half Marathon
Too many more to count!
Canadian Death Race 125KM
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Lumberjack 50 Mile
Sun Valley Idaho 50 Mile
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Calgary Marathon
Sequim Port Angeles Marathon
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Calgary 50KM
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Hypothermic Half Marathon
Harvest Half Marathon
Calgary Half Marathon
Too many more to count!
current races
current races
current race(s)
Ultraman canada & ultra520K canada
I keep running into the same question with myself after every race season - "Ok, what's next?" Sometimes, like this past year, I'll do shorter races such as a half Iron Man. Other times, I want to challenge myself and go bigger. What else can I push myself to do? When the 'double' became a possibility, and for the first time ever, I realised this was it. Never in the ultra triathlon world has there been the opportunity to compete in back to back events on consecutive weekends. To be the first athlete to ever do it would be pretty cool!
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Support Mark in his race to the double by donating to his Crowfunder below! For sponsorship opportunities please contact Team Mark here.
current race(s)
Ultraman canada & ultra520K canada
I keep running into the same question with myself after every race season - "Ok, what's next?" Sometimes, like this past year, I'll do shorter races such as a half Iron Man. Other times, I want to challenge myself and go bigger. What else can I push myself to do? When the 'double' became a possibility, and for the first time ever, I realised this was it. Never in the ultra triathlon world has there been the opportunity to compete in back to back events on consecutive weekends. To be the first athlete to ever do it would be pretty cool!
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Support Mark in his race to the double by donating to his Crowfunder below! For sponsorship opportunities please contact Team Mark here.
"relentless forwards progress!"
mark
naphin
"Mark is one of the most encouraging athletes I know, as his competitive nature does not venture outside himself. This is very unique in the endurance world, and makes him one of the most caring and friendly athletes at any event.
I've had the pleasure of watching Mark push the limits of endurance sport for the past ten years. What makes him unique is his ability to do it while maintaining balance in his personal life (specifically always being there for his daughter and shining as a chef).
Mark's love for this community shines through, and I look forward to seeing what he's up to next as he pushes the limits of his mind and body in this sport."
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Richelle Love (Owner of Tri-It)
Why race?
Originally the choice to race was to challenge myself. I had the desire to live a fit and healthy lifestyle. Over the years, the focus shifted to inspiring my daughter. I want to help her see what she is capable of, and understand that challenging oneself is a positive thing. Getting out of your comfort zone helps you grow. Now, it's progressed to include my diet and my mind. I strive to challenge my body to quiet its inner demons, and push myself to limits I never thought possible.
WHY TRAIN?
The most challenging part for me when preparing for a race is th endless hours of solo training. It's being on the trainer in my house or on the treadmill in the winter, or that black line on the bottom of the pool that says, 'Hey friend, you sure you want to keep going?' But the most rewarding part about racing is putting in the time to get your mind, body, and soul to a place where you know you can do it.
Don't be afraid to try. Everyone starts at the beginning​. Don't look at others and wonder why you aren't as fast or strong. Use them as inspiration. I remember when I could barely run around the block. Now it takes me 5km to warm up! Don't be afraid to fail. Be afraid of not trying at all.
PREVIOUS race(s)
Hadrian's wall 70 mile
edinburgh marathon
I keep running into the same question with myself after every race... "Ok, what's next?" This past year, I've been focusing on Ultra Running. Since moving to London in March 2025, I've completed the Kew Gardens Half Marathon, The Magna Carta Marathon, the Run To The Sea 50KM, the Edinburgh Marathon, and The Wall 70 Mile from Carlisle to Newcastle along Hadrian's Wall. Just for fun, I ran 50KM on my 50th Birthday! What's next? I'm looking forward to getting into some half and full Ironman triathlons in Europe. Let's go legs!
past races
TRIATHLONS
Ultra520KMCanada 2016
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Ironman Canada
Ironman Ceour D'alane
Challenge Penticton
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Half Ironman Stoney Plain
Half Ironman Calgary, AB
Half Ironman Ceour D'alane
•
Multiple Olympic & Sprint Distance Triathlons
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MARATHONS
Canadian Death Race 125KM
•
Lumberjack 50 Mile
Sun Valley Idaho 50 Mile
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Calgary 50KM
Calgary Marathon
Sequim Port Angeles Marathon
•
Hypothermic Half Marathon
Harvest Half Marathon
Calgary Half Marathon
Too many more to count!