Ihor Verys - Ultramarathoner

Ihor Verys, is a distinguished ultramarathon runner based in
Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. Originally from
Chornomorsk, Ukraine, he moved to Canada in 2015 at the age of 20
to pursue studies at Assiniboine College in Brandon, Manitoba.
Initially taking up running for mental well-being, Verys
transitioned from road running to trail and ultramarathon events
during the COVID-19 pandemic. In March 2024, Verys achieved
international recognition by completing the Barkley Marathon in
Tennessee, a race notorious for its grueling conditions and high
failure rate. He finished in 58 hours, 44 minutes, and 59
seconds, becoming the first Canadian(and Ukranian) to complete
the race. In January 2025, UltraRunning Magazine named Verys the
10th UltraRunner of the Year for 2024, acknowledging his rapid
ascent in the ultrarunning community and his remarkable
achievements within a short timeframe.


Balancing his athletic pursuits with a professional career, Verys
works as a Commercial Insurance Account Manager at HUB
International.


Follow Ihor:


https://www.instagram.com/ihorverys/


Link to Dr.Chris Bertram (Episode 165) mentioned


https://bit.ly/42bvSG