2012 HURT Registration Now Open
Runners, ESPN needed some mid day news so they asked us to turn on registration for the 2012 HURT. Out of necessity we have complied. Have at it. Ultrasignup Jeff
Month: July 2011
2012 HURT 100 Selection Show & Last Minute Registration Information
Folks, We have hammered out the details. There will be a HURT 100 Lottery Slection Show that goes live on 8/7/11 at 2 p.m. (HST) from the Huff house. Mark will have the kukui nuts loaded in the computer and ready for selection. All entered runners and significant others are invited to this potluck event….
Saturday Training 7-30-11: Maunawili Out & Back Practice; Pigs Invited
Aloha Athletes, Another week of running on the Maunawili Trail. An early start this week: 5:30 a.m. at the Pali Lookout. There will be water at the far end. Don't forget though, race requirements state you must carry at least 40 ounces of fluids. This is all practice. That includes practicing your nutrition, electrolytes and…
So You Want to Enter the H.U.R.T. 100
So You Want to Enter HURTby: cgammon
The Ultra Season is upon us.
The goal is far beyond the horizon, the task is before us. The Ultra season is suddenly upon us. We are finally looking at some longer competitive races. Jeff Huff has roused himself out of his ‘other world’ and come forth like Punxsutawney Phil, to once again act as…
Tahoe Rim Report from Paul Hopwood
Paul sent in this brief update of his recent run. Managed to overcome all obsticles once again to complete yet another event. My 10th 100 miler ! It sure was brutal!!! A true mountain run for sure, heat, cold. snow, ice, 20k ft of climb, 20k descent all at altitude. I finally finished after being off…
Saturday Training 7-23-11: Maunawili Out & Back Practice
Aloha Athletes, Lots of opportunities for running these days with a group. I can remember when we would round up 3-4 people or maybe half a dozen for the Saturday training run. You have Saturday choices, Sunday choices and probably pretty soon, night or evening choices as people start getting into HURT training. I was…
North Shore trails this Saturday
For those of you interested in trying out some new terrain, there will be a group of us running our awesome top secret North Shore trails this Saturday. If you want to join in on the fun, meet us at the Sunset Beach Elementary School (right across from Ehukai Beach Park) at 6 AM, Saturday,…
Pig of the day
Deadline Looming! Place your order for the fantastic Run With the Pigs technical shirts by this Friday. Email or phone Marian with your order. Melanie Decker Designs
2012 HURT 100 Registration Announcement
Runners, We are @ 13 days out from going live with the race application for the 2012 HURT 100. For those of you who are interested in securing a spot in the weighted lottery for 1 of the 125 entry slots you need to do the following. Read "The Book of HURT, A.D. 2012" at HURT…
Bob Graham round attempt report
Hi all, I just had a crack at the famous "Bob Graham Round". This is a 70 mile 42 peaks in 24 hours personal challenge thing through the stunningly beautiful (if notoriously wet) English Lake District. I've been wanting to do this for several years, and finally got all the ducks in order (road crew,…
Saturday Training 7-16-11: Maunawili Out & Back Practice
Aloha Athletes, Time to get a bit of Maunawili practice in and start building in some distance. Meeting place is the Pali Lookout parking area. Per Cheryl, if you don't have water, you don't get to go. Check out the race requirements for carrying water and get used to it. There will be water at…