PROJECT EQUATOR is the amazing goal of Manitoba born Nick Dubeski, a former resident of Zihuatanejo for 14 years, now living in Mazatlán with his life partner
Nancy Seeley.
Project Equator is the unique, self-appointed challenge by Nick to virtually run the 40,075 kilometers circling the earth’s circumference.
Nick’s passion for running began when he started to train in January 1999 for his first marathon, the “mother of all marathons”, in Athens, Greece, October 17, 1999. He is still running, and has participated in 40 marathons throughout Mexico, Canada and the U.S.A. Nick didn’t limit himself to just marathons, he has raced in a couple of triathlons, one ultra-marathon and lots of biking. By 2011 he decided it was time to scale down to half-marathons.
The Project Equator quest initiated on November 16, 2020 in the dark days of the covid pandemic. During the lockdown, virtual racing became popular, but Nick wasn’t interested. He wanted something more personal. Over the years Nick has meticulously recorded every single kilometer he’s run. At that point he became aware that his distance already ran was now at 35,000km. He was determined to log another 5,075km within the next four years.
And NOW the time has come! Nick’s goal will be realized on Monday, July 1 at 10:00a.m. ! He may be from Canada and presently resides in Mazatlán, but his heart is in Zihuatanejo. He finds the most pleasure running in this tropical paradise, therefore . . .
The FINISH LINE for Project Equator, after 9,313 days – 1/4 of a century – will be on the steps of “Deborah’s Restaurant“ on Ixtapa Boulevard in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, México!
Join us and cheer for Nick! (Try to arrive before he does – 9:00a.m.ish).
To honour our hero and celebrate this Herculean feat, Deborah’s Restaurant will offer 2X1 Mimosas plus 15% discount to local patrons for breakfast.
COME! CELEBRATE! HAVE FUN!
