Thinking of taking on the GSER 100? Take a look at how some of our past finishers readied themselves for the mammoth run, and how it changed their lives.

John Doe

From: Lithgow

Age: 28
Grandslam Year: 2014
Finishing Time: 1:23:45
First Ran an Ultra: 2011
What did you consider the biggest key/s to your finishing the Buffalo Grand Slam?
Absolute endurance and of course perseverance.
What did you find hardest about the event?
The hills!!
What would you tell runners considering attempting this event?
Do it! And never give up.
What did you learn about yourself during the event?
I can conquer anything.
Was there anything you did in training or with your nutrition that helped you finish the event?
Definitely. But it’s a secret. See you on the mountain!

Jane Lorna

From: Lithgow

Age: 38

Grandslam Year: 2016

Finishing Time: 1:23:45

First Ran an Ultra: 2011

What did you consider the biggest key/s to your finishing the Buffalo Grand Slam?
Absolute endurance and of course perseverance.

What did you find hardest about the event?
The hills!!

What would you tell runners considering attempting this event?
Do it! And never give up.

What did you learn about yourself during the event?
I can conquer anything.

Was there anything you did in training or with your nutrition that helped you finish the event?
Definitely. But it’s a secret. See you on the mountain!