THUNDER BAY – When Sean Spenrath found himself with a bad case of isolation-induced cabin fever, the Thunder Bay man went to what some could consider extreme lengths to break out of it.
His recently-completed 30-day “dud to stud, drinking suds” running challenge saw him work his way up to a 30-kilometre run while seeking a beer sponsorship with a tongue-in-cheek campaign.
Along the way, the lighthearted challenge resonated on social media and inspired donations to local charities.
Spenrath was a serious runner when he was younger, he said, and still runs in the spring and summer to keep in shape. Last year, spinning his wheels under pandemic restrictions, he ran his first marathon.
Beer and running often don't go together, but one man from Thunder Bay, Ont., is crossing an item off his bucket list after a running challenge he created garnered attention from the likes of a big beer company.