Sudbury couple cross the finish line on the ultimate Canadian running quest

A couple from Greater Sudbury, Ont., has achieved something very special together and they surely went through a few pairs of running shoes doing it.

VinceandLisePerduehave just polished off the ultimate Canadian running quest. They both finished running marathons a distance of about42.2 km in each of Canada's 10 provinces and 3 territories.

Among the more exoticlocales, the couple ran onerace on thethe northern tip ofSomerset IslandinNunavut. It was exclusive: just18 other runners, allstaying in tents.

NeitherVincenorLiseclaimed to be interested in their race times.

"I spent a half an hour on the [Nunavut]course, at least, taking pictures," said Vince with a laugh.

"Wejust loved travelling in Canada," he said. "Meeting absolutely unusual people, and seeing absolutely different country than people think our country actually is."

Listen to the complete interview withLise and Vince Perdue here.

Morning North10:33The ultimate Canadian running quest

Vince and Lise Perdue of Sudbury have just finished running marathons in each of Canada's 10 provinces and 3 territories. They joined us in studio to share some details about the experience.