Dave Proctor

• Journeys of the Sole: Resilience, running and recovery

  Three Albertan ultrarunners are going the distance as part of their healing journeys. From the record-breaking runner to the ultra-mother, we spotlight these inspiring individuals.

  Features

  Mar 22, 2024
  
• The Training Ground: How does an ultra-marathoner train for a race?

  Dave Proctor loves competing in ultra-marathons because they challenge him mentally and physically, helping him accurately determine just how far he can push himself.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 20, 2020
  
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• Alberta runner Dave Proctor looking to shatter trans-Canada speed record in 2020

  Ultramarathoner Dave Proctor is penetrating again to run 7,200 kilometres across the country in 65 days, to raise money and awareness for rare diseases that are difficult to diagnose and treat.

  Health

  Sep 15, 2019
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• Alberta man back chasing running records after cross-Canada speed attempt

  Dave Proctor's attempted speed record across Canada last summer was foiled by a bad back, so the ultramarathoner's comeback plan is chasing a pair of quirkier running benchmarks.

  Canada

  May 24, 2019
• Ultra-marathoner crosses through Calgary as he attempts cross-Canada record

  An Okotoks man is trying to break the cross-Canada record. He completed the Calgary leg of his run Saturday, greeted by friends and family.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2018
• Alberta man trying to run across Canada to have body studied by scientists during Calgary stop

  "Dave's able to exercise at an intense level and it's almost like he's walking. He could do it all day."

  Health

  Jul 5, 2018
• Alberta runner Dave Proctor attempting cross-Canada speed record

  Dave Proctor intends to break the speed record for running across Canada, which is currently 72 days 10 hours set by Al Howie in 1991.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2018