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Justin Hammond's
affinity for ultra races
When he’s not working as a Project Manager “I enjoy challenging myself,
for Willett Engineering, Justin Hammond spends
his free time training for and competing as an pushing my limits, and learning
avid obstacle course racer and trail runner. Over how a strong mind and
the last few years, Justin has competed in many determination can push you
elite obstacle course races, both nationally
and internationally. past your perceived limitations.”
“I enjoy challenging myself, pushing my limits,
and learning how a strong mind and determination
can push you past your perceived limitations,” Trail Race is no small feat; the 46-mile course,
said Justin. with approximately 7,000 feet of elevation change,
Most recently, Justin has ventured into running encompasses ruggedly beautiful terrain through
ultra-marathons and completed the Pine Mountain pine and hardwood forest and rocky single-track
Trail Race in early December. Held in Pine trails. Prior to this race, Justin has competed in two
Mountain, Georgia, the race was first held in 1980 50k races, as well as 8-hour and 24-hour races.
and is regarded as the oldest ultra-marathon in the Justin’s next goal? He’s training for a 64-mile race
state. An ultra-marathon is any footrace longer than in early May, and plans to ultimately finish 2021 with
the traditional marathon length of 42.195 kilometers either a 50-mile or 100-mile race. We can’t wait to
(26 miles, 358 yards). Running in the Pine Mountain hear about those races, and wish Justin good luck!
