What a race! This was my first time at Western States and my first long run since cancer. So both milestones in one venue. I saw so many HURT runners and friends in Squaw Valley, and they were all so interested in my recovery. That was so cool. I headed to WS to pace my…
Just a final reminder that Saturday, July 1 is the Kaena Point Firecracker 10 mile race. Remember to allow enough time to drive–and register 30 minutes prior to 7:00 a.m. race start. Click here for map. Drive to the end of the paved road. Bring a water bottle or hydration pack–it will be hot! Celebrate…
The Primal Quest Adventure Race is back after a one-year hiatus. The race is taking place in and around the canyonlands of Utah. Just like the WS 100, (there is even a reference to this on the PQ site, click here) temperatures are hot and this is expected to take a heavy toll on the…
Here’s a link that was on the Ultra list last week about foot taping. Pretty good info, click here. Also don’t forget to check out John Vonhof’s two sites. Lot’s of good resources here too. http://www.vonhof.typepad.com/fixingyourfeet/ http://www.vonhof.typepad.com/happy_feet/
The Western States 100 Mile Endurance Race starts tomorrow morning. In an article from the Redding Searchlight, it talks about the top women’s runners, including some past HURT participants. Click here to read it. Temperatures are supposed to be brutally hot in the canyons this year, possibly over a 100-degrees. You can follow the race…
Click on photo for instant inspiration. More photos to follow on the blog. Written by Bob Murphy, subjected to rigorours review by Jeff Huff and Matt Stevens I went diving with my son, Kevin on Saturday and I was pretty nervous (scared) when we did a 107 foot dive. I told Jeff that’s the most…
Aloha Athletes ! I’d like to thank Cheryl and the rest of the Saturday Training gang for scheduling last Saturday’s "Lanipo" run as a favor to me (it’s one of my very favorites). As it turned out, I had to extend my mainland business trip and was still unable to make the run. Bummer !…
Barbi and I rode Kaena Point this past Saturday on our mountain bikes. The course is in excellent shape. There is just one area of the washout that requires crossing on a 4" x 4" plank. You have a nice big rock to hold on to and it is pretty easy–we did it carrying our…
Aloha Athletes ! As has been tradition for the past few years, Marian and Neal Yasuda are again hosting their wonderful potluck following the Volcano Marathon, and you are all invited. All you need to do is to show up and bring a dish for the potluck. Trust me, this is a very fun event…
story, no doubt filled with embellishments and outright lies, to follow….. Click on the photo.
We were at a surprise birthday party tonight for Darin Mingo and met Richard Varley. Richard is very much involved with Keiki triathlon in the islands and it just so happened that Jakob Dewald was a featured athlete in an article in the Star Bulletin today. Click here to read the article. Click to enlarge…
The big news this past week was the announement of Timberland and GoLite forming a partnership to produce trail shoes. Though not available until 2007, this should prove interesting as GoLite has been getting more involved in trail running and adventure racing. Read more about it here.