{"id":5201,"date":"2019-09-19T12:10:28","date_gmt":"2019-09-19T16:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tourismebrome-missisquoi.ca\/the-bromont-ultra-a-life-experience-in-the-eastern-townships\/"},"modified":"2019-09-19T12:10:28","modified_gmt":"2019-09-19T16:10:28","slug":"the-bromont-ultra-a-life-experience-in-the-eastern-townships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tourismebrome-missisquoi.ca\/en\/blogue\/the-bromont-ultra-a-life-experience-in-the-eastern-townships\/","title":{"rendered":"The Bromont Ultra, a life experience in the Eastern Townships!"},"content":{"rendered":"

In just under four years of existence, the Bromont Ultra<\/a> trail run has become an event that not only inspires people to surpass themselves, it also brings a significant amount of exposure to the entire region.<\/p>\n

\u201cI remember in 2015, when I did my first 55-kilometre run, the starting time was 7:30 a.m., but I got there around 5:30, just so I could watch the 160-kilometre runners who were on their second loop. I just wanted to be able to take in all that energy,\u201d relates Thomas. Thomas, who at the age of 18, will be the youngest runner to toe the starting line for the 80-kilometre run at this year\u2019s Bromont Ultra, being held in October.<\/p>\n

The Ultra is a lot about this: a unique energy, one that is powerful and inspiring. It\u2019s a run with distances that range from 2 kilometres, all the way to 160 kilometres.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also the first-ever trail ultramarathon in the province of Qu\u00e9bec. \u201cAnother aspect that\u2019s really nice is that, because of the various trail distances, everyone can take part,\u201d remarks Florence T\u00e9trault. \u201cYou can even participate in runs as a team, notably with people who have a physical impairment. It\u2019s really touching to see them as they cross the finish line.\u201d The 23-year-old T\u00e9trault will be running in the 80-kilometre relay this year.<\/p>\n

Gilles Poulin, the man behind the Bromont Ultra, is in total agreement that the event is much more than a race. It\u2019s an experience that allows you to exceed your limits, whatever they might be.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have as much admiration for a person who runs 5 kilometres as I do for someone who does the 160 kilometres,\u201d he says. \u201cI admire anyone who takes matters in hand, who goes beyond himself or herself and inspires the people around them to do likewise. When you look at it from this perspective, the Bromont Ultra is a driving force.\u201d<\/p>\n

Originally from Qu\u00e9bec City but a resident of Bromont for about 20 years now, Poulin, the long-distance runner, started running \u201c100-milers\u201d in 2011. That prompted the idea of creating this type of event himself, locally, in Brome-Missisquoi. Accustomed to collecting donations as part of his runs, Gilles Poulin had the urge to encourage his fellow citizens to make a similar gesture. \u201cFund-raising is actually a big part of the Bromont Ultra,\u201d he explains. \u201cHalf of the money raised goes to non-profit organizations and half goes toward organizing the event. If we have a surplus, we invest the money in charitable causes.\u201d<\/p>\n

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An event in nature\u2019s splendor! \u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While being a part of the Bromont Ultra is a unique experience in itself, doing it here in the Eastern Townships makes it even more outstanding. \u201cPeople are able to discover our gorgeous region through the Bromont Ultra,\u201d\u00a0notes Gilles Poulin. \u201cIt\u2019s a truly magnificent environment, the mountain is superb, and along with that you have the colourful fall foliage. The Bromont Ultra certainly compares favourably with other runs of this type.\u201d<\/p>\n

Florence is of the same opinion. \u201cAnd besides, the temperature in October is just right for a run on the mountain!\u201d After spending time on the mountain (she worked there as a ski monitor and patroller), Florence ended up answering its call. \u201cI\u2019ve always been quite active,\u201d she relates. \u201cI was used to road courses, but a mountain run is certainly another challenge.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 After a 12-kilometre, then a 25-k and the 80-k relay she ran last year and is doing again in 2017, it\u2019s safe to say the Bromont Ultra is now a part of the young athlete\u2019s life. \u201cI like the diversity of the trail,\u201d she states. \u201cAnd it\u2019s really pleasant to be able to run on different mountains, such as Mont Gale and Mont Oak, in one single run.\u201d<\/p>\n

And what does Thomas find the most fun? Being able to go beyond himself. \u201cFor me, running is 50% physical and 50% mental!\u201d he states. A Bromont native, Thomas is still a staunch admirer of his native region and \u201chis\u201d mountain. \u201cI find that our part of the country has some really breathtaking landscape,\u201d he says. \u201cAnd it\u2019s a huge playground for outdoor enthusiasts.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year, 1500 runners will be at the starting line, in the various distances. Everyone has their own reasons for being there. But each of them will enjoy an experience they\u2019ll never forget.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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